Margaritaville Podcast

This is the last Margaritaville Podcast produced by me. I talk about how the podcast started, the power of story, remaining authentic and answer your questions. I discuss my favorite hotel room over the years on the road, some of the best guests, and where I find my Margaritaville state of mind. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN Senior Writer and Co-Host of the Fantasy Focus Football Podcast, Stephania Bell, discusses my Denver Broncos loss to themselves, the state of Injuries in the NFL, the importance of Jimmy Buffett's Fruitcakes album and sets my fantasy football line up for victory! There is also a spider cameo. Check it out and Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I walk around backstage at Walmart Amp on show day talking with crew members and discussing our day off watching Top Gun: Maverick. I also learn more about the Arkansas pig sooie call and answer you questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart Schultz, Head of Residency at Latitude Margaritaville, discusses the recent article about Margaritaville's 55 and older active living community in The New Yorker. He gives insight to life in Latitude and why merriment is medicinal. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoom calls with Bert Kreischer and Matthew Berry didn't record, Wheel of Fortune mishap featuring a frozen concoction machine, and gearing up for the Life on the Flip Side Redux Tour rehearsals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I sat down for a Zoom interview with comedian, Bert Kreischer, only to have my computer tell me the file couldn't be converted. It was a great conversation and didn't want to lose the topics we touched on so I did my bet to share the story of our call. He talks about how Buffett shows and comedy help people escape, his love for Jimmy Buffett ballads, his favorite margaritas are one with floaters, and how storytelling is what he does best. I do my best here to relay our talk. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I share how Jimmy's A1A album cover was created, talk new show announcements and answer your Twitter questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Yablonski talks about his hockey career, a tough guy's role on the ice, being a fan favorite in Boise, Idaho for the Steelheads, and getting the call to come out of retirement for one more game. We also discuss margaritas and his first Jimmy Buffett concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I review Jimmy Buffett's 2021 Life On The Flip Side Tour and tell you how he creates a set list for each tour before rehearsals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I discuss being thankful Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band have us back out on the road. I'm also thankful that a candy mix up with an edible, and my housekeeper, resulted in comedy and not the authorities. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Teren is a singer-songwriter in Nashville , TN who has written hits for Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson and Gretchen Wilson. He talks about how he got into the business, working with country stars, when he first heard Margaritaville, and why every artist needs to see a Jimmy Buffett concert. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I share some stories about Jimmy Buffett's Take The Weather With You album, hanging out with Miss Jamaica, and Jimmy's favorite Halloween candy. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recap Jimmy Buffett's concerts in Detroit and Cleveland, Jimmy's 4 song encore at Blossom Music Center and answer your questions on National Podcast Day. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jimmy Buffett Road Crew travels from Detroit to Cleveland on their day off! We recap Jimmy's Detroit concert and talk with guitar tech, Doug Redler, about his fantasy football problem. We call ESPN's Fantasy Football guru, Matthew Berry, for some help. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recap Jimmy's shows at Red Rocks, comedian Bert Kreischer is special guest on The Bing and Bong Show and I answer your Twitter questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk to Radio Margaritaville's Renee Adams about her career leading up to her gig today. Karaoke host, trained in ballet, jazz and hula dancing, and why she loves her job in Margaritaville. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We took the Margaritaville TV pre show interview audio and made it a podcast. I speak with crew members during our Camden, NJ load in about JB's Jones Beach concert and his ability to change the set list during a rainstorm, making it one of his best shows of the Life On The Flip Side Tour. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lars and I recap Jimmy Buffett's Bristow, VA concert, share some funny crew stories and discuss tour bus personalities. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I walk around backstage at Ascend Amphitheater during the load in of Jimmy Buffett's third show in Nashville. I talk to crew members and run into Mr. Utley looking for his golf clubs on a semi truck. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recap Jimmy's 35th show in Indianapolis, talk about the energy of over 25,000 people with Production Manager, Tim Lamb, discuss the security breach with Charleston and Hallie and speak with our tour rigger, Billy Humphries, about his first impressions of Jimmy's concerts. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the fly podcast during load in from the production office and stage. We talk about the second Nashville show, being back in Indianapolis for Jimmy's 35th concert at this venue, over 700,000 tickets sold, a barcade with hidden crew pinball talent, JB wardrobe, and a John Denver story. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margaritaville TV's, Lars Larsen, talks about video production kicking off the new tour, JB starting Bing and Bong early, Coral Reefer Band's energy, living music being back, starting the tour in Nashville and icing beer on the bus. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about JB, the Coral Reefer Band and Crew getting back together for the first time since October 2019 to start rehearsals for the new tour. Roadie late nights on Bourbon Street, how JB works up songs, The Dungeon Bar and trying to survive 10 days in New Orleans. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JB tour video producer, Stan Kellam and Margaritaville TV's, Lars Larsen, join me from band rehearsals to discuss the Exit In show in Nashville. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elmer and I talk about the upcoming tour season now that concerts can be held. Elmer discusses the importance of Jimmy Buffett in Michigan, his favorite Buffett song, how much he loves his job and the people he works with, Eddie Money playing Pine Knob, getting kicked in the chest by Nikki Sixx, giving Taylor Swift Motley Crüe's The Dirt to read, listening to Judas Priest on a pontoon boat and accidentally lighting it on fire. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to Dave McDonough, Jimmy Buffett performed in Del Ray Beach to four sold out shows making it his first outdoor performance since the pandemic. Dave talks about how he got JB interested in the venue, the work he's done for Jimmy over the years and how his Margaritaville is live music. Special appearance by Dave's wife, Kim!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I travel to Cancun, Mexico and stay at the Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya Resort. I get a tan, jump in the ocean and visit a pyramid. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny Moriarty lives in Saltcoats, Scotland. He first discovered Jimmy Buffett during a trip to St. Petersburg, FL by requesting one of Jimmy's songs on accident in a bar. He's how a huge fan and returns to the U.S. each each year with his lovely wife, Tootsie, to see Jimmy perform with their Parrothead friends. Kenny talks about kilt wearing, living in a Scottish beach town, his favorite island, and what makes Buffett shows so special. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay, known by his Twitter followers as Music Mentor, is a big fan of music and enjoys giving people album suggestions. He talks about his love of The Who, Jimmy Buffett and shares some of his favorite artists and songs. We discuss our new line up of The Traveling WIlburys and answer your Twitter questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Kuhl has worked as security director for Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock, Linkin Park, and Backstreet Boys. He discusses how he got into the tour security business, what he does on the road and what he misses most not being on tour. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about sharing a hotel with my dad, airplane travel, my Compass Hotel modeling career, and answer all your Twitter questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam talks about her work producing arena and shed shows over the years in Chicago, her favorite things about her job, being a Warp Tour girl, what she misses most about concerts and her most recent work at Super Bowl LV. I confuse the movie Endless Summer with One Crazy Summer because I'm an idiot. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk with Matthew Berry about J.J. Watt being released, Super Bowl LV, choosing to be Han Solo over Luke Skywalker, and his Radio Margaritaville - Fruitcakes on the Radio segment where he selects four of his favorite Jimmy Buffett songs. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about my run in with Covid-19, the possible summer concert season, Cobra Kai, and answer your Twitter questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about New Year's Eve 2021, winning a fantasy football championship, resolutions, my fake gym girlfriend, and answer fan questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about being home alone at Christmas, not brushing my teeth for a day, eating frozen pizza, favorite presents, building bunk beds, Jimmy's birthday, what I want for Christmas and answer your questions. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jasmine Cheri talks about Christmas songs, her new album, Hawaii, Jimmy Buffett's Songs You Don't Know By Heart, and what she wants for Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mac McAnally sits down in his studio to talk about connection, The Beatles, John Prine, dreaming lyrics, turning down Wayne Newton, being Jimmy Buffett's wingman, The Living Room Tour, his new album, Jimmy's Songs You Don't Know By Heart, playing the blues for 45 minutes with Ray Charles, Jimmy's pirate and CEO qualities, and where you can find his Margaritaville. I just ramble knowing how lucky I am to call him friend and family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I catch up with my long time friend from the Upper Peninsula, Jon Palo. We talk about our Thanksgivings, not serving turkey, side dishes, Detroit Lions football, retail therapy, winters in Upper Michigan, and Jimmy Buffett at Pine Knob. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kendall Lowe-Hamilton is a Parrothead. Ever since seeing her first Jimmy Buffett show in Atlanta, she and her husband have made road tripping to concerts a part of their lives. Even when they aren't going to shows they are chasing adventure while running a Cadillac dealership that features their dogs, Keys and Tex. Kendall talks about all the creative hats she builds for tailgates and her recent travels to White Sands, New Mexico for some sand surfing. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I review the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, and talk about my trip to the Smokey Mountains with no cell service or wifi to escape a stressful week. If you've ever wanted to know what Jimmy Buffett thinks about when he sails, there's a story here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about blue chip Halloween candy, costumes as a kid, and speak with Michael Utley on the phone about the recording of Halloween In Tijuana off the Last Mango In Paris alum. Mr. Utley tells the story how Harrison Ford recorded the whip crack for the song and Roy Orbison's vocals on Beyond The End. Great stories from the Coral Reefer Band leader himself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roger Guth met Jimmy Buffett in 1989 for the recording of Off To See The Lizard and has been his drummer ever since. Roger talks about songwriting with Jimmy and how the music industry has changed over the years. He shares stories from the road, what he misses not being on tour and his favorite rock show during The Police's Synchronicity Tour. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve "Omelette" Normandin is a morning show radio host on WKLT rock station in Traverse City, MI. He's had a crazy career in radio over the years and considers himself a diehard Parrothead. Learn how he started to sneak into rock concerts in high school dressed as a mall cop, how he almost got arrested by Homeland Security and how a velcro suit stunt on a highway billboard went wrong. He grew up going to Jimmy Buffett concerts at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA and loves his radio job because it's about making people happy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Lawler has been in the concert business for over 40 years. During that time he has worked for artists like Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, and Fleetwood Mac. His work as a promoter rep has allowed him to work with Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Chris Stapleton, Guns N Roses and Jimmy Buffett. Steve shares some stories from the road during this in depth interview about his career, bands he's worked with and why he loves his job. He talks about the first time he saw Van Halen, how Lynyrd Skynyrd settled arguments and the evening he was at a topless bar when he first heard a Jimmy Buffett song.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Romano of Margaritaville Island Reserve talks about the newest resort in Mexico with Karisma Hotels and her love of travel. She speaks Spanish, Portuguese, sails boats, and knows her Jimmy Buffett lyrics. Great stories shared here about how she got her job at Margaritaville and what it's like to work in paradise. Blender bikes, tour stories and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about being in road mode, taking time to be present and the defeat of chasing perfection. There's also a Jimmy Buffett story from Alpine Valley involving a shark fin and illegal fireworks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about the NFL starting, stadiums for concerts, fake crowd noise and an approaching birthday. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Fryar talks about life off the road, the phone call from Zac to be in the band and where he finds his Margaritaville. He shares stories about meeting Ringo Starr, drumming influences and playing CMT Crossroads with Jimmy Buffett. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

in 2016 I was invited to the NFL Combine by ESPN Fantasy Football Guru and Parrothead, Matthew Berry. At the time this podcast was called the Coconut Podcast referring to Jimmy Buffett's album, Coconut Telegraph. I was looking to interview some people and Matthew told me a good place to start was in Indianapolis during the NFL event. I ran into Peter King at a speaking engagement in a brewery and we met the next day for an interview. We talked about football, travel, LandShark Lager and him smoking a doobie with the Doobie Brothers. Football season is starting and I thought this would be a good throwback episode for you to enjoy. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delaney Buffett discusses the creation of her Songs You Don't Know By Heart project featuring her father's music and stories. Fins Up!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.