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The calendar flipped to September, but anyone claiming Dewey Beach has an “off-season” hasn’t stepped inside The Starboard on a Saturday afternoon. While the crowds shift gears from summer sweat to football jerseys, the energy behind the pine doesn’t drop an inch. In this episode of Dewey Raw, Todd posts up behind the bar with Cassie to dissect the magic of autumn at the beach. Between slinging dozens of drinks mid-conversation, Cassie breaks down the philosophy of the autumnal shift from embracing “spooky season” and surviving a hot summer to why Eagles fandom is non-negotiable (even when you’re just staring at your phone during kickoff). They also tackle the big existential questions: * What do you call someone documenting coastal chaos if you can’t say “video” or “marketing”? (Answer: Multimedia Vibe Curator meets Good Times Facilitator). * How did Dave Coulier spark one of the greatest 90s alt-rock anthems? * Why Brandi Carlile playing Freeman Arts Pavilion in the pouring rain remains top-tier lore. To wrap it up, Alex delivers a much-needed PSA for the service industry’s sake: showing up “fashionably late” doesn’t make you stylish, it just makes you late. Presented by GoodCleanFunLife.com | Sponsored by More For Your Mortgage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Labor Day weekend has officially arrived in Dewey Beach, bringing the chaos, borrowed gear, and end-of-summer energy with it. In this episode of Dewey Raw, Todd navigates microphone tests, questionable yellow outfits, and the reality of capturing the madness on camera. Between chats with Kat, Megan, and Jillian, we get into what it really takes to keep the hospitality machine running—from the trauma bonding behind the bar to the incoming relief of “second season” when the locals get their town back. Plus: football season drama, bar rules you shouldn’t have to explain, and why bartenders might not be brain surgeons, but definitely keep the world turning. In this episode: * 00:00 – Testing the mics, Minion outfits, and defining the job * 03:30 – Labor Day weekend energy & getting ready for the “second season” * 07:30 – Sunday night shenanigans, band encounters & offseason plans * 12:20 – Football season anticipation and airing grievances * 15:35 – Unspoken bar rules: No bare feet and keep your dog leashed * 16:40 – Bartending vs. brain surgery, high pressure, and hospitality trauma bonding Presented by goodcleanfunlife.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

We’re back behind the bar for another chaotic episode of Dewey Raw! This week, the crew dives into the end-of-summer countdown, whether NFL preseason actually matters, and local football fandoms across the Delaware shore and Berlin. Plus, we recap Todd’s birthday bartending shift—complete with rookie cocktail mix-ups, white tea shot recipes, and late-night Scooby Snacks at Sterling Tavern. Hunter steps up to mic duties and glass-stocking, we debate Florida trips and destination wedding season, and wrap up with a round of Suncruisers and tequila. * Preseason Football & Local Fandoms: Washington, Ravens, and Eagles talk. * Behind the Bar: Todd’s birthday shift, learning drinks on the fly, and drink swaps. * Guest Bar Backs: Hunter joins the mic to talk fall plans and Florida trips. * Tequila Talk & Free Shots: Suncruisers, Lalo, and barroom antics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Host Todd DeHart sits down with former Dewey Beach local Bailey Borzecki (AKA Bae) on this episode of Dewey Raw, presented by GoodCleanFunLife.com. Bae shares her perspective as a returning visitor from Austin, Texas, opening up about what makes the Dewey Beach party culture so unique. The two discuss the newly upgraded venue pavilion, the town’s latest merch offerings, and favorite local food spots like Kohr Brothers ice cream. Bay also recounts hilarious stories from her former role in HR at Dogfish Head Brewery, including legendary Hootenanny theme parties featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff, high-ABV beer shoots, and her infamous line, “I’m a fast woman and I like fast beer.” Plus, a special look into the lore of the famous Turgeon Tenders and a shoutout to episode sponsor SunCruiser. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Happy August! Welcome back to *Dewey Raw*—the podcast bringing you behind the scenes of the Delaware shore's wild side.In this episode, we're talking about date night video shoot snafus at The Starboard, testing out our 4K tracking cameras, and dropping some serious hot takes on overrated classic children’s books (*Goodnight Moon* and *Love You Forever* aren't safe! Plus, we talk new careers, bar training mistakes, and preparing for the Underage Olympics and employee parties **Don't forget to Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!****Timestamps:*** **00:00** - Intro & Happy August* **00:43** - The Date Night Production Snafu at The Starboard * **01:21** - Testing 4K Tracking Cameras & Tooth Checks* **03:42** - Social Media & Kids: Covering Faces vs. Ocean Eyes* **06:08** - Bosses with Fancy New Cameras* **08:12** - Favorite Books & Unfiltered Hot Takes on *Goodnight Moon** **09:39** - Is *Love You Forever* Creepy?* **14:39** - Behind the Bar: Pouring Drinks & "Top Shelf" Shenanigans* **17:46** - Doug’s Mortgage Career & Life Transitions* **22:00** - First Bar Shifts & Getting Yelled at in the Kitchen* **24:42** - Underage Olympics & Employee Party Fits#DeweyBeach #DeweyRaw #Podcast #DelawareShore #TheStarboard #BarLife This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Things got a little out of hand on this week’s episode of Dewey Raw! Recorded right outside Sauced, Meg Laird and Todd dive into the mid-season madness of Dewey Beach life. Between constant interruptions, call-outs, and greeting half the town as they walk by, they manage to cover: * Social Media Trends & “The Goods”: Why viral Netflix documentary trends are tricky when you’ve accumulated 15 years of blackmail-worthy footage. * Industry Mental Health: Shouting out Celebrate Wellness and the great work La Vida is doing for hospitality workers. * Mid-Season Midlife Crisis: Hitting the mid-summer plateau, staff burnout, and preparing for “Angry August”. * Upcoming Events: Highlighting the Underage Olympics, Andy Frasco at the Bottle & Cork on August 2nd, and why shutting down all the restaurants for the annual staff party is a massive win. Grab a drink and tune in for a completely unfiltered look at beach-town hospitality! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

If you’ve ever had a late-night drink at Starboard Raw, stumbled out of the Bottle & Cork, or spent a summer sweating through the Running of the Bull, this is your new home. Hosted by Todd (and occasionally kept on the rails by Producer Natalie), Dewey Raw is our little side-project playground. While the big brands keep things carefully curated, we’re here for the local silliness, the industry gossip, and the real stories from the people who actually run this town. What you’ll get by subscribing: * Weekly updates: Pull up a seat for our casual “man on the street” interviews and bar-side chats. * Local Lore & Legend: From the chaos of the mid-week Canoe Races and Restaurant Olympics to legendary 20-year traditions like the Stash Crawl. * The “Peter Pan” Complex: Deep dives into why everyone who works in Dewey stays exactly the same age they were when they started. Subscribe to get full service. Because as Todd tells all the guests, nobody else is listening anyway. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

The Fourth of July weekend has officially landed on the Delaware shore, and the chaos is already in full swing. In this episode of Dewey Raw, we are broadcasting from The Starboard to break down the aftermath of the Running of the Bull—complete with some highly unexpected costume additions—and the survival strategies needed for the holiday rush. We talk about the fine art of “hydrating” with fresh-squeezed orange vodka crushes, catch up with the incredible front-line staff holding the venue together, and debate the merits of backyard fireworks versus sparklers. Finally, we look ahead to the looming dread of “Angry August” and lay down the ultimate rule for holiday weekend survival: tip your bartenders, be kind, and don’t be “that guy” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Welcome back to Dewey Raw, the podcast pulling back the curtain on the biggest little party town on the Delaware shore. In this episode, host Todd DeHart and the crew recap the beautiful, beer-fueled madness that was the 4th of July weekend and the 29th Annual Running of the Bull. Our dedicated street team hit the pavement to interview the frontline heroes of the holiday weekend—from the packed, sun-drenched beaches to the massive line snaking outside The Starboard. Inside this episode: * The Frontline Report: The street team shares what they actually remember from a day of slingin’ jello shots and crushing orange crushes. * Local Legends & Leadership: Exclusive, high-octane interviews with Starboard owner Dickie, 18-year venue veteran Leroy, and Dewey Beach Town Manager Bill Zolper. * The Wet T-Shirt Incident: The real story behind why our camera operator ended up getting doused with a bucket of water early in the day. * The Age-Old Debate: We ask the locals the ultimate question: Is Running of the Bull a sprint, a marathon, or are we just sprinting through the marathon? (Plus, a deeply scientific poll on how many Minions the average drunk person can take in a fight). Pour yourself a fresh Orange Crush and dive into the absolute peak of summer chaos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Hey Crew, We are officially diving headfirst into the thick of summer here on the Delaware shore, and the chaos is beautifully right on schedule! Here is what we covered on the deck this week: * The Bull Run Strategy: Izzy is back behind the lens this year. Because she’s on the shorter side, Todd gave her some veteran advice: lead with the camera and slither through the crowd. They are mapping out an epic drone transition video to showcase the new pavilion compared to last year’s event. * The Lineup is Set: It is officially confirmed—the twins are running it back as the bull, and Gibby is donning the shark suit once again. Plus, look out for the “Babador” (our resident matador), who is getting a custom Starboard-logoed costume made for his performance. * Local Drama & Bowling Leagues: Izzy shared a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) story about a verbal disagreement at Cork that spilled over to Gary’s on Memorial Day weekend. Long story short: her boyfriend, Stone, ended up getting slandered in a local bowling league group chat despite doing absolutely nothing. * The “Realistic” Dewey Date Night: Todd mapped out what a true, unfiltered day in Dewey looks like—waking up on Carolina Street with a dead phone, downing a Cold Brew Island at Dewey Post, getting sunburnt on the beach, hitting Claw for sunset spritzes, and ending up at Raw for espresso martinis. * World Cup Fever & Ranch Obsessions: Meg Laird popped on to recap the insane energy from the World Cup games. The crowd was completely packed out thanks to the Juneteenth holiday. We also touched on Starboard’s iconic homemade ranch sauce, which is now officially being sold to go! * Love is in the Air: Huge congratulations to Dylan (Starbaord) and Lucas (Claw) on their recent beach engagement! The Starboard family keeps on growing. Looking Ahead: Next week, we will be in the absolute thick of it. Remember, the actual bull run only pauses highway traffic for about three minutes tops—it’s a quick, safe tradition, but maybe avoid driving right through the center of town at 2:00 PM next week if you’re in a rush! Until next time: Don’t be that guy. Tip your bartenders, be nice to the waitstaff, and put your Zyns in the trash! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Hey Crew, If you think a regular weekend at The Starboard is wild, you aren’t ready for Running of the Bull. In this episode of Dewey Raw, we’re bringing you on-the-ground journalism straight from the dining room as the staff prepares for the most beautifully chaotic sprint of the summer. We catch up with Raya, who has been grinding here since she was 14. She’s officially trying to hand off her Jell-O shot crown to the newbies this year to try serving instead—though her self-proclaimed “scientific” mixing method involving way too much vodka might be hard to replicate. Later, Jules steps away from her big-girl physical therapy job to join the roundtable with Brandy and Olivia. We dive deep into the ultimate “Shot Girl Psychology” (including how a little harmless ego-bruising actually gets the boys from Ocean City to buy more shots) and share the hilarious reality of being part of the blonde Starboard faction, where customers constantly mistake everyone for the same person. Inside this episode: * Marathon vs. Sprint: Why Running of the Bull requires a completely different survival strategy than Opening Weekend (hydrate, use the buddy system, and eat those Uncrustables!). * The New Pavilion Setup: The burning question on everyone’s mind regarding the new stage. * Server Anonymity: Why no one ever remembers their server’s name at a table of ten (and how the staff handles it). * The Microphone Rule: If “Teenage Dirtbag” comes on, you better hand over the mic. Grab an Orange Crush, hit play, and get ready for the madness. Dewey Raw is presented by goodcleanfunlife.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

Summer is officially in full swing, and things are getting wonderfully weird on the lower deck. Armed with a single microphone and a dream, Todd hits the bar to test the staff’s local knowledge on the upcoming (and highly controversial) 29th Anniversary of the Running of the Bull. Is it “bull” or “bulls”? Do we chase it, or does it chase us? The answers are about as steady as a Saturday afternoon at The Starboard. Later in the episode, the spotlight turns to our favorite returning local, Emily Barton. Fresh off a stint working the catamarans in Hawaii, Emily joins the pod to talk about murky diving missions, the mysterious forbidden island of Ni’ihau, and why Dewey Beach oceans hit just a little different. Grab a chilled Hornitos or a Fresh Crush, and lean into the chaos. * Presented by: goodcleanfunlife.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

The weather outside for Memorial Day Weekend might have been a rainy, gross mess, but we have a golden rule around here: it never rains inside the bar. Armed with some Starboard merch—making certain hosts look exactly like a “camo Jawa”—we braved the elements and took the microphones straight into the wild madness of the Dewey Beach Country Club. Inside This Episode: * The “Caterday” Kickoff: Starting the day with Cat at the VIP bar, talking French 75s, beer shooters, and absolute mayhem. * The “Fart” Podcast?: Todd attempts to rename the show while diving into a deeply intellectual debate about public flatulence and gastrointestinal health. (Yes, really). * Pushing Limits: Why getting yelled at by bar staff won’t stop us from creating “art” and bringing you the real, unedited sounds of the shore. * The Myth, The Legend, Renee: We track down the elusive Renee, who claims it’s her “first time here from Pennsylvania” (wink, wink), while rocking nostalgic 1987 Motley Crüe hoop earrings and dodging the camera at all costs. “If you’re not pushing any limits, you’re not experiencing life, you’re not creating art, you’re not doing all of the things that are important. And that’s where all the good times come from.” We’re keeping the energy alive no matter what the forecast says. Pour yourself a drink, stay off the drugs, and listen to the full, unfiltered audio of the biggest little party town on the Delaware shore. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

It’s a Caturday at The Starboard, and things are getting wonderfully off the rails. In this milestone episode of Dewey Raw, we are looking back at a full decade of documenting the beautiful madness of Dewey Beach. By total cosmic coincidence, we ran into Pat (aka “Chris”), a guy I interviewed almost ten years ago during opening weekend when he was just a young, voice-lost degenerate. Now 32 and a professional, Pat stops by the bar to get a major confession off his chest: an official apology to the owners of the Bottle & Cork for a legendary wall-scaling escape back in his wilder days. We also dive into why he’s happily cutting his potential future father-in-law’s grass, despite the hangovers. Plus, we talk about the massive weekend ahead. Our longtime friend and powerhouse singer-songwriter Joey Harkum is kicking off his East Coast summer tour right here at The Starboard next Friday, May 15th, with a full band. We discuss why original music is such a rare, vital gem in a town dominated by cover bands, and why this show is going to be an absolute, Jameson-and-Grand-Marnier-fueled rager. Grab a drink, listen in, and happy 10-year anniversary to the Dewey Raw family! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com

In this episode of Dewey Raw, things get a little chaotic as we welcome a long-time friend and industry veteran, Dan Ryan, to the mic. Dan has built a career working for some of the most iconic brands in the outdoor and beverage space—including Dogfish Head, Yeti, and Turtle Box. Now, he’s taking all that experience in beer and BBQ marketing to launch his own venture: BevWedge. We dive deep into: * The “Science” of the Jockey Box: Why Dan decided to solve the problem of drilling holes into expensive coolers. * Mobile Draft Solutions: How BevWedge turns a standard Yeti into a professional-grade tap system for anything from craft beer to cocktails. * Industry Insiders: Dan shares stories from his time managing marketing for Yeti’s BBQ niche and how professional “pitmasters” influence the gear in your backyard. Whether you’re a “weekend warrior” looking to have the best setup on the block or just curious about the origin of the term “jockey box,” this episode is a masterclass in turning a passion for the craft into a business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deweyraw.substack.com