Best Inner Coastal Podcasts (2025)

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125: Beaufort Water Festival 22:23

19h ago22:23

22:23

In this episode, host Daquan Mickens dives into the heart of the Beaufort Water Festival—an iconic Lowcountry tradition that spans over a week of music, sporting events, parades, and Southern hospitality. Joined with Greg Godfrey, we explore the legacy, community spirit, and unforgettable memories made along the Beaufort River. From raft races to c…

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Minibabble: Proud to be American in coastal California 15:17

5d ago15:17

15:17

Why are you proud to be American? In these interviews at an Independence Day parade on Coastal California, residents talk about reaching for their pride at a time when our political landscape is so fraught.By Suki Wessling

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Minibabble: Claim your creativity with Joanne Foster 11:10

8d ago11:10

11:10

Using Dr. Joanne Foster’s information about creativity, host Suki Wessling investigates the current political climate in the United States as it relates to creativity in education and science. Read the....By Suki Wessling

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Minibabble: Creativity in Difficult Times 8:23

14d ago8:23

8:23

When writer and artist Patrice Vecchione found herself crippled by anxiety and despair in early 2025, she responded the only way a creative person can: she wrote. In this mini-episode,....By Suki Wessling

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124: Hunting Island with Kirby Brady 16:38

14d ago16:38

16:38

Join Daquan Mickens on a coastal escape to Hunting Island, South Carolina, where he meets up with guest Kirby Brady for a conversation surrounded by nature’s raw beauty. Together, they dive into what makes this secluded barrier island so captivating—from its iconic lighthouse and driftwood-lined beaches to the quiet trails and wildlife that make ea…

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Holding the Inner Flame: On Creativity 57:00

22d ago57:00

57:00

What is creativity, how can we nurture it, and what can it do for us? In this conversation we speak about creativity from two directions: Dr. Joanne Foster researches and writes about creativity in education, and Patrice Vecchione teaches and practices creativity in her writing and visual art. Interviewed separately, Joanne and Patrice speak on the…

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Minibabble: My battle gear tells you I’m Generation X 8:14

23d ago8:14

8:14

Reflections by Babblery host Suki Wessling about generations in American culture, the hippie ethic, Gen X battle gear, and the value of sowing oneself in the fertile soil of community....By Suki Wessling

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123: A Day at the Beach 13:33

28d ago13:33

13:33

Daquan catches up with Robb Wells for a laid-back day by the shore, where the ocean breeze and crashing waves set the tone. From stories of coastal living to reflections on hidden beachside escapes, Robb shares what makes life along Beaufort’s coastline so special. It’s a conversation full of sunshine, sea air, and the kind of peace only the beach …

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Minibabble: Two sides to every immigration story 17:49

1M ago17:49

17:49

Host Suki Wessling of The Babblery interviewed two women with roots in Jamaica. Feminist journalist Dr. Peggy Antrobus worked in the Jamaican government and now lives and works in Barbados. American CEO Sharon Sewell-Fairman is an immigrant from Jamaica. Their perspectives are woven together to form a story of immigration from two sides.…

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Go ahead and pick those mushrooms 6:55

1M ago6:55

6:55

Living gently with nature Some thoughts by Babblery host Suki Wessling on how we have been taught to be almost too respectful of nature. We’ve forgotten how to live hard....By Suki Wessling

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122: Inside Cat Island Club with Michayla Wolfe and Tim Mervosh 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

Daquan catches up with Michayla Wolfe and Tim Mervosh from Cat Island Club to talk about life on one of Beaufort’s most beautiful hidden gems. From marshfront golf and community events to unforgettable weddings, they share what makes Cat Island a place you won’t want to leave. Whether you're planning a trip, planning a wedding, or just curious abou…

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A grandmother’s legacy: Sharon Sewell-Fairman finds her voice 57:00

2M ago57:00

57:00

Women Creating Change CEO and President Sharon Sewell-Fairman talks about her path from rural Jamaica to leading a NYC nonprofit that works to increase civic engagement amongst women in New York City.By Suki Wessling

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Minibabble: Dystopian novels – Warning, not blueprint. 13:26

2M ago13:26

13:26

Some thoughts from Babblery host Suki Wessling about how we should read and act upon dystopian literature. It seems that reasonable people take these novels as warnings, many people seem to take them as blueprints for how we should mold our future.By Suki Wessling

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Minibabble: Carol Fisher Saller on Inclusivity in Children’s Fiction 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

In this mini-episode, we focus on a change that has both energized and confused writers: the push for representation and the elimination of cultural appropriation. Author Carol Fisher Saller speaks with refreshing candor about the difficulties she faces as a white writer who genuinely wants to write representative, inclusive kidlit. She talks about…

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121: Saying “I Do” in the Lowcountry with Caroline Bowen 15:44

3M ago15:44

15:44

In this episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with bride-to-be Caroline Bowen to talk about planning her wedding in the heart of Beaufort. From picking the perfect venue to embracing Lowcountry charm, Caroline shares why she chose Beaufort for her big day, offers tips for future couples, and gives shoutouts to some standout local v…

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120: Behind the Scenes with Forrest Gump Impersonator Paul Dengler 32:31

3M ago32:31

32:31

Paul Dengler is a famous Forrest Gump impersonator who has been to many events in Beaufort, including the Beaufort Shrimp Festival. On today's episode, Paul sits down with Daquan to talk about his journey as a Forrest Gump impersonator and even recites a few famous lines from the film in-character. In addition to playing Forrest, Paul is also a mus…

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119: Southern Sweets: Providing Delicious Food to Downtown Beaufort for Over 20 Years 10:53

4M ago10:53

10:53

Southern Sweets Ice Cream Parlor & Sandwich Shop has been a downtown Beaufort staple for over 20 years, providing delicious sandwiches with names referencing Forrest Gump and Pat Conroy, along with tasty ice cream and milkshakes. The current owners of Southern Sweets, Bonnie and David Gordon, sit down with Daquan on today’s episode to talk about wh…

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118: Re-Finding Your Inner Coastal 17:49

4M ago17:49

17:49

On today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Robb Wells joins Daquan as they discuss what it means to find your Inner Coastal. Robb talks about the creative thinking behind Visit Beaufort’s Find Your Inner Coastal tagline and the deeper meaning behind it. Since finding your Inner Coastal means something different to each person, Robb and Daquan…

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117: Enjoy Local Cuisine and Support a Great Cause at Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion 10:47

4M ago10:47

10:47

Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion is an evening of fine dining featuring dishes from Beaufort’s local chefs that’s being held on Monday, March 9th. Nick Borregione from Shellring Ale Works has been in charge of putting this event together and he joins Daquan on today’s episode to give you all of the information you’d need about…

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116: Get a Taste of the Lowcountry at Magnolia Cafe 18:01

5M ago18:01

18:01

Leah McCarthy and her husband used to visit Magnolia Cafe in Beaufort as patrons and eventually they bought the restaurant and made it their own. Leah sits down with Daquan on today’s episode to talk about her history with Magnolia Cafe and what led her and her husband to pull the trigger and purchase the restaurant. For those who are looking to vi…

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115: Planning the Perfect Guy’s Trip to Beaufort 19:34

5M ago19:34

19:34

With exciting activities like fishing, dining, and golfing, Beaufort is an amazing place to check out when thinking about where to go for your next guy’s trip. Let Daquan and Robb be your guides as they detail some of their favorite local spots while discussing the ideal Beaufort guy’s trip itinerary. They also highlight some great times of year to…

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114: Valuable Winter Fishing Tips From a Beaufort Angler 15:22

6M ago15:22

15:22

If you're looking to fish in Beaufort during the winter months, this episode is for you. Houston Stewart, a local fisherman and the person behind the Beaufort SC Fishing YouTube channel, joins Robb on today's episode to talk all things wintertime fishing. Houston discusses why he loves fishing during the winter and the different species of fish he …

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113: Dive Into the Excitement of the Beaufort Oyster Festival 16:07

6M ago16:07

16:07

Beaufort’s annual Oyster Festival starts this year on January 9th with Tides to Tables Restaurant Week and the festival itself takes place on January 18th and 19th. On today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with Ashlee Houck from BAHA for an in-depth look at the festival, from important dates to the vendors and different foo…

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112: Local Holiday Traditions at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and BAHA 19:19

7M ago19:19

19:19

On today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with everyone who works at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association as they share their fun holiday traditions. From Caroline’s family hunting trips to Ashlee’s Christmas candy-making and Megan’s Christmas morning breakfast, listen …

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111: Discovering Beaufort’s Music Scene with Local Artist Campfire Tyler 24:36

7M ago24:36

24:36

Tyler Littlejohn, AKA Campfire Tyler, is a musician from the Beaufort area and on today’s episode, he sits down with Daquan to talk about his career and Beaufort’s music scene. Tyler tells the story of his musical journey, from learning how to play guitar to playing in the parks outside coffee shops in Beaufort and getting his big break into doing …

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110: The Port Royal Cypress Wetlands: Home to Birds, Turtles, Alligators and More 22:11

8M ago22:11

22:11

Jenn Clemontoni, the vice president of The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands, joins Daquan on today’s episode to talk about the Cypress Wetlands, one of Port Royal’s fun attractions. She touches on the different types of animals that you can see in the wetlands, like turtles and alligators, and the recent renovations the area has undergone. Si…

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109: Experience Beaufort’s History Up Close with Tales of the Lowcountry 25:12

9M ago25:12

25:12

Guided by Charlotte Lawrence, Tales of the Lowcountry offers a variety of tours covering topics such as Beaufort’s history, local ghost stories and women’s history. Charlotte joins Daquan in today’s episode to give you an overview of her tours and what you can expect when you book one. Just in time for Halloween, Charlotte also shares some of the g…

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108: Enjoy Beaufort’s Famous Ghost Stories with Buried Under Beaufort 15:21

9M ago15:21

15:21

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast sees Daquan collaborating with Buried Under Beaufort, a podcast about the haunted side of the Beaufort area. Ian Leslie and Ryan Copeland, the hosts of the podcast, join the show to talk about the origins of their podcast, their favorite scary stories involving this area and a few stories that they’d lov…

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107: Celebrating OktoPRfest in Port Royal 15:18

10M ago15:18

15:18

Today’s episode is all about Port Royal’s Oktoberfest celebration, known as “OktoPRfest”, is happening on Sunday, September 28th. Eric Fennell from the Old Village Association of Port Royal, the organization behind OktoPRfest, joins Daquan to discuss this fun festival. Eric breaks down all of the fun things OktoPRfest offers, such as live entertain…

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106: Savor Caribbean Cuisine in Beaufort at Jah’Lion Grill & Bar 29:10

10M ago29:10

29:10

Gamar Watts, the owner of Jah’Lion Grill & Bar, joins Daquan on today’s episode to talk about what led him to Beaufort and why he fell in love with the area. Gamar discusses some of his favorite menu items and the wide variety of live entertainment you can find there. He also gives us some behind-the-scenes insight into owning Jah’Lion and talks ab…

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105: Enjoy Shopping and Dining in Beaufort at The Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll 15:22

11M ago15:22

15:22

The Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll is a fun event happening on Saturday, August 24th in downtown Beaufort! Caroline Bowen from the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association joins Daquan on today’s episode to give the rundown on what you need to know for this exciting event! Listen in for info on where to meet for the event, which businesses and restaura…

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104: Discovering What’s New at Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort 20:33

11M ago20:33

20:33

Back in January of 2023, Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort came under new ownership. Over the last year and a half, many upgrades have been made to the resort and its amenities. John Scappatura, the COO of Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort, joins Daquan on today’s episode to talk about some of the improvements that have already been made to the r…

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103: Combining Community and Cuisine at Chef Frank’s Bistro 27:32

12M ago27:32

27:32

Hailing from Niagara Falls, NY, Chef Frank Chiasera worked his craft in places like Charleston, Charlotte and Orlando before opening Chef Frank’s Bistro in Port Royal. Chef Frank joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast to discuss his culinary journey and what led him to open his own restaurant. He also talks about how his regul…

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102: Learning More About Beaufort’s Agricultural Side 5:45

12M ago5:45

5:45

Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands have tons of farmers markets, local produce stores and farm-to-table restaurants to experience! Join Daquan on today’s episode as he talks about Beaufort’s major crops and why Beaufort’s climate makes it a great place for farming. He also touches on the different agricultural attractions that you can visit s…

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101: A Look Behind The Scenes at The Beaufort Water Festival 18:04

1y ago18:04

18:04

Dusty Vickers, the Marketing & PR coordinator of the Beaufort Water Festival, joins Daquan on today’s episode to discuss this year’s event. Dusty talks about his history as a volunteer, his current role and how the Beaufort Water Festival selects its commodore. He also gives the scoop on an ice-cream-related tradition for Beaufort Water Festival vo…

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100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Inner Coastal Podcast! 20:20

1y ago20:20

20:20

100 episodes later, Daquan, Megan and Robb get together to reminisce and reflect on the Inner Coastal Podcast. Listen in as they discuss some of their favorite Inner Coastal Podcast moments and potential guests they’d like to have on future episodes. They also talk about how the Beaufort community has received the podcast and the great feedback tha…

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99: Take a Guided Fishing Tour in Beaufort with Indigo Fishing Charters 24:18

1y ago24:18

24:18

Led by Captain Jon Gore, Indigo Fishing Charters offers guided fishing tours throughout Beaufort. To start, Capt. Gore talks about how he got into fishing, why he decided to move to Beaufort and what led to him starting his fishing charter business. Tune in to learn more about the species of fish that he targets, what you need to know before going …

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98: Having Fun on the Water with Lowco Tiki Cruises 16:24

1y ago16:24

16:24

From April through October, Lowco Tiki offers tiki cruises throughout the Beaufort area. On today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Lee and Tina Steinberg of Lowco Tiki join Daquan to give people the rundown of what they can expect on one of their cruises, what it’s like to book a tour, and what they love about their business. Lowco Tiki Visi…

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97: Experiencing Food and Fun at Port Royal’s Soft Shell Crab Festival 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

Port Royal’s 19th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival, set for Saturday, April 20th, offers much more than just its namesake delicacy. Eric Fennell from the Old Village Association of Port Royal joins Daquan on today’s episode to give you the rundown of what you can expect at this year’s event. Old Village Association of Port Royal Check Out Our Previo…

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96: Uncovering What Makes Beaufort Unique 25:56

1y ago25:56

25:56

From the bed races at the Beaufort Water Festival and riding horses on the beach with Camelot Farms to the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Beaufort is full of unique attractions and things to do! Join Daquan and Megan as they run through all these activities and more in today’s jam-packed episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Visit Beaufort, Port Royal a…

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95: Tips and Tricks for Springtime Fishing in Beaufort 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

The spring fishing season is here and Houston Stewart from Beaufort SC Fishing joins Robb on today’s episode to tell you what you need to know about fishing this time of year. Listen in to learn about the types of fish in season, such as cobia and sheepshead, and the best bait to use for those fish. Houston also shares insights into what you should…

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94: Appreciating Beaufort’s Film History at The Beaufort International Film Festival 13:30

1+ y ago13:30

13:30

"The Spirit of Beaufort: Remembering Forrest Gump", featured at Beaufort’s International Film Festival in February, is a documentary about Beaufort’s role in the making of "Forrest Gump." Daniel Stanislawski and Irene Goodnight, the film's respective director and executive producer, sit down with Daquan to discuss the project. Tune in for a look at…

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93: Discover Beaufort’s Military History at the Parris Island Museum 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

12:56

Located south of Port Royal, Parris Island is home to not only the Marine Corps Recruit Depot but also the Parris Island Museum. The museum serves as a time capsule for the history of the Marines in this area, with exhibits and artifacts covering various points in history. Museum technicians Stephen Price and Patrick Friend join Daquan on today’s e…

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92: Exploring Beaufort’s African-American History 5:56

1+ y ago5:56

5:56

To celebrate Black History Month, this episode dives into Beaufort’s rich African-American history and offers a rundown of some of the area's historic sites. Tune in for a brief overview of the people and places that made an impact on Beaufort’s history like Robert Smalls, Camp Saxton and The Tabernacle Baptist Church. Episodes About Topics Mention…

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91: Learning About Everything the Lowcountry Has to Offer 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Peach Morrison, the executive director of the Lowcountry Tourism Commission, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast to talk about some of her favorite activities in the Beaufort area and the Lowcountry as a whole. Listen in for some amazing tidbits about the history, culture and incredible tourist destinations in the Lowcountr…

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90: Sea Sea’s Honey Hole: Port Royal’s One Stop Fishing Shop 21:31

1+ y ago21:31

21:31

Located in Port Royal, Sea Sea’s Honey Hole offers a variety of bait, tackle and other fishing gear to people who love to fish. Isis Nuñez, the owner of the store, joins Robb Wells on today’s episode to give you the rundown on everything you need to know about her store and some advice for people who are looking into getting into fishing for the fi…

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89: Spend the New Year with BAHA 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

20:30

Starting on January 11th with Tides to Tables, The Beaufort Oyster Festival returns for its 4th edition in 2024! Ashlee Houck and Caroline Bowen from BAHA join Daquan on today’s episode to give you a rundown of the festival and what’s new for this year’s event. Also, just in time for the New Year, Ashlee and Caroline talk about a New Year’s Eve fir…

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88: Experiencing Music in the Beaufort Area 10:24

1+ y ago10:24

10:24

Today, we're highlighting Beaufort's vibrant music scene! Ashlee Houck from the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association sits down with Daquan to give a rundown of the area's different music experiences. From live music at restaurants to concerts and karaoke, tune in for some great information on all things music in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Is…

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87: Thanksgiving Traditions in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

17:50

On today’s festive episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan discusses all things Thanksgiving with his coworkers at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. How do you like your turkey cooked? What are some of your family’s holiday traditions? What kinds of dishes can you find on your Thanksgiving table? These questions and more will be …

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86: Appreciating Art and History in The Freedman Arts District 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

Stacy Applegate, executive director of The Freedman Arts District, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Tune in to learn more about how freed slaves in Beaufort tie into the history of this district and why the area is called the “Freedman Arts District”. Stacy also explains her vision for the arts district, how she partner…

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