Hilton Head Islandcast

We’re still watching Hurricane Florence, but we thought we’d offer a nice distraction from the cone of uncertainty. Besides… it’s our two year anniversary and we are going to celebrate with a few fantastic guests! In this episode of the Hilton Head Islandcast podcast, Mandy and Chris talk to Jenn McEwen from the Office of Cultural Affairs and Patti Maurer who is one of the organizers of Crescendo and the president of the Island School Council for the Arts. We get the inside scoop to our month-long(ish) festival of performance, visual arts, history, and music. Then, we’re so happy to welcome back Geno and Andrea Miller (As Husband And Wife), to talk about the upcoming release of their EP and their two album release shows. This episode adds a ton to our to-do list, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

The soul of Hilton Head Island is found in its history and natural beauty. The old pine trees, beautiful long sandy beaches, wildlife that shares its home with us, and magnificent sunrises are part of what makes Hilton Head Island a must visit destination year in and year out. So, on this episode Mandy and Chris talk about some of the conservation efforts being made to care for our island’s natural beauty. They also offer some great tips and tricks on how you can help keep Hilton Head Island beautiful for generations to come!

There are so many fun things happening this fall on Hilton Head Island, and especially for Halloween! In this minisode, Mandy gives you a run down of where to take the little ones trick-or-treating and offers a few other more spooky activities for the adults and older kids. Plus, Chris tries his hand at telling a ghost story, and we have a few more Fall events to talk about. This is a jam packed, king-sized, Snicker’s bar type of a minisode. Oh, and make sure you listen with the lights off 🙂 And as always… Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast using one of the links below, leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher, tag us in your Instagram posts, and send Mandy an email at [email protected]

With Crescendo festival in full swing (see Episode #27), we wanted to bring back one of our favorite guests, Blake White, from Lean Ensemble to talk about the upcoming theater season. On this episode, Blake has brought along Amanda Sox who will be staring in the upcoming production of “Who Am I This Time? (and Other Conundrums of Love).” During our conversation we cover everything from disturbing plays to Spongebob Squarepants to life as an actor to Amanda’s own podcast The Nervous Record. Then, we talk busking in Amsterdam, hiking the Appalachian Trail, living on a sail boat, and of course music with this episode’s musical guest Jos Vicars. This episode is jam packed with great stuff, so make sure to listen and then share with your friends!

Hilton Head Island is hosting several great events during the month of September, and we want you, our dear listeners, to know all about them. So, in this August minisode Mandy gives a rapid fire rundown of her top 5 things not to miss in the month of September. Her list contains a little history, some food, and even a few princess! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast using one of the links below, leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher, tag us in your Instagram posts, and send Mandy an email at [email protected]

You may be doing some back to school shopping, you might be gearing up for pumpkin spice everything, or Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer” may be playing in your head, but here on Hilton Head Island summer continues on late into the year. So, on this episode of the Hilton Head Islandcast Mandy and Chris discuss some of their favorite ‘summer’ things to do, even after school has started. From grilling at the beach, to arts festivals, to hands-on learning, to pickelball, this is a great list of activities to include in your endless Hilton Head Island summer. Then, stick around for a great conversation and music with Bobby Magyarosi. Bobby shares a couple of songs from his upcoming album and talks about the beauty of never shoveling snow on Hilton Head. Don’t put your flip-flops away just yet. This episode will keep the summer vibes going all the way into Thanksgiving!

We're always on the look out for new adventures to go on, restaurants to try, people to meet, and hidden gems on our beautiful island. In this minisode we have two of those for you, dear listener! First, Mandy and Chris take a field trip to a beautiful plot of land behind Barnacle Bill's Seafood Market, and talk with Kyle Lord. Kyle recently launched the new Mullet's food truck, and has just raised the bar for dive-bar style seafood on Hilton Head Island. Then, we talk with George Hirsch, a local man who recently released his own cookbook called "The College Man's Cookbook." We talk dorm room diets, recipes, and even a little golf. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast using one of the links below, leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher, tag us in your Instagram posts, and send Mandy an email at [email protected]

Talk to anyone that visits or lives on Hilton Head Island, and they will tell you that our beaches are beautiful, the food is top-notch, and the scenery is spectacular. But we're not sure that anyone knows, or experiences, Hilton Head Island better than our guest Heather Rath. In this episode, Mandy and Chris get all sorts of new tips, tricks, and ideas on how to get ever more out of our time on this beautiful island. We talk about everything from our favorite parks to rainy day activities, Native Islanders to Native Americans, fish tacos to fishing lessons, and so much more! This is a whirlwind episode full of wonderful, useful information. You may have to listen to it a few times just to catch it all. You're definitely going to want to share this episode with your friends!

Fourth of July is fast approaching, and there is no better place to celebrate than on Hilton Head Island. With three different fireworks shows (all on the water), great parties, a 5k, and of course the beach, Hilton Head does Independence Day right! In this minisode, Mandy and Chris give you the run down of the three major fireworks displays, times and locations, best viewing spots, best restaurants with great viewing spots, and more. This minisode of the podcast has everything you need to make the most of your 4th on the island. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast using one of the links below, just us a review on your favorite podcatcher, tag us in your Instagram posts, and send Mandy an email at [email protected]

Baseball may be America's pastime, and it may be a staple of summer, but it has NEVER been more fun and exciting than it is in our neighbor city Savannah. The Savannah Bananas are what today's guest, Tyler Gray, calls a baseball circus! The Bananas are the biggest party in Savannah, and we couldn't wait to meet with them. So on this episode of the Hilton Head Islandcast, Mandy and Chris sit down with the Banana's Director of Fun, Tyler, Gray, to talk about the how the Bananas came to be, what to expect for this upcoming season, and how exactly we 'Stop The Bacon'. You're definitely going to want to share this episode with your friends! And don't forget to get your tickets to a Banana's game using the link below. They are almost sold out for the season!