Long Island Tea

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are highlighting the moments that bring Long Island together—from powerful acts of kindness and rich local history to springtime energy, community pride, and exciting events happening all across the island. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week’s spotlight honors Tim Fitzpatrick, a Long Island father whose selfless decision to donate a kidney...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy is BACK and catching us up on her recent travels, while she and Sharon spill the tea on everything happening across Long Island. The two are also so excited to officially announce our LIVE podcast show at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival on April 23 (rain date April 24) 🌷✨ We’re bringing the podcast on the road to one of Long Island’s most popular s...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Michael is back filling in alongside Sharon while Stacy is out on vacation, and the two are diving into a packed episode full of meaningful conversation and local stories. They sit down with special guest Jude Treder-Wolff to explore how improv and mental health intersect in real life, from building stronger communication skills to navigating everyday chal...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy sit down for an amazing conversation with the one and only Melissa Etheridge to talk about her upcoming show at the Patchogue Theatre on April 11, performing her new album RISE on tour, her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and what performing for a Long Island crowd means to her. Then, while Stacy is away on vacation, Michael joins...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the latest happenings across Long Island, share updates from Discover Long Island, and welcome a special in-studio guest — DJ CHEF, “The Chef That Rocks.” From community highlights and local milestones to springtime activities and can’t-miss events, we’re covering all the tea across the region.  #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap Discover Long Island’s most attended Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast ever, bringing together partners, elected officials, and industry leaders from across the region. And if Sharon sounds a little different this week, please bear with us… she lost her voice during her big presentation earlier that day but still showed up to...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the week, share organization updates and happenings, preview Discover Long Island’s upcoming Annual Meeting, and shout out A Pinch of Sprinkles Bake Shoppe for thanking Discover Long Island and the community for their support. #ShowUsYourLongIslander In honor of National Potato Chip Day on March 14, we’re spotlighting Carol Sidor, ow...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are officially kicking off March and Women’s History Month with the launch of a brand-new segment, Leading Ladies of Long Island, celebrating the women who have shaped our region’s past and present. We’re almost to spring, saying goodbye to winter bodies and hello to Barbie as we spotlight one of Long Island’s most iconic female trailblaze...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recorded remotely as the 2026 Blizzard swept across the region, bringing snow, wind, and a reminder of just how resilient Long Islanders truly are. While we may have been out of the studio, we’re bringing you a shorter episode filled with powerful community stories—and we’ll be back in studio next week. From neighbors helping neighbors to...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy welcome special guest Matthew Morrison to talk about what Long Island can expect from his new SHOW UP tour, while also sharing inspiring hero stories, community updates, winter break fun, and all the latest from across the Island—and don’t forget to follow us on social for a chance to win tickets to Matthew’s show, plus Hot Teas can use co...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are coming to you live from the vines at Macari Vineyards on the North Fork, sharing heartwarming hero stories, Olympic dreams, winter magic, romantic Valentine’s plans, and all the latest buzz from across the Island. #ShowUsYourLongIslander -Suffolk County Police Officer Brian Granata and paramedics from the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulanc...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy dive into the biggest stories happening across the Island—from Super Bowl buzz and winter adventures to environmental wins, local growth, dining highlights, and cultural moments, reminding us that even with six more weeks of winter ahead, we can still count on gorgeous Long Island sunsets and plenty to look forward to. #ShowUsYourLongIslan...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon launches our new weekly laugh-out-loud opener “Pun and Done” before she and Stacy dive into the biggest Long Island stories—from community investments and travel updates to local history, winter adventures, dining highlights, and cultural moments happening across the Island. #ShowUsYourLongIslander The Long Island Sign Guy A beloved local fixture, T...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the week and dive into the State of the Region — covering historic milestones tied to America’s 250th anniversary, major community developments, Broadway buzz, local theater highlights, winter fun across the Island, and plenty of feel-good Long Island stories. They also sip, mix, and create their own perfect red wine blend thanks to...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy kick off the New Year by recapping the week and highlighting what’s happening across Long Island — including your guide to wellness to start the year off right. From inspiring local stories and major community milestones to exciting new developments, summer previews, and plenty of hot tea, it’s an episode packed with everything Long Island...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy pack up the mics and head to the Northport Hotel, where the twinkling lights, charming Main Street views, and cozy North Shore vibes feel like stepping straight into a Hallmark holiday movie. From organization updates to festive happenings across Long Island, it’s a warm, merry episode full of community, cheer, and plenty of hot tea. #Tast...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are recapping a jam-packed week across the Island. They dive into organization updates and happenings at Discover Long Island, plus a full recap of the Tourism Awards Gala — an incredible night celebrating the hard work of the Discover Long Island team and our amazing partners who help make Long Island shine. Plus, the ladies are spilling...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap a busy week of judging duties, share highlights from Theresa Caputo’s incredible show, and welcome Amy Gibbs from USPS to give listeners essential holiday mailing and shipping tips. They also dive into festive happenings, community spotlights, and all the local news you need to know this season. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week’s sp...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are jingling into December and giving you all the tea on what to do before the holiday season kicks into full swing. They recap Thanksgiving, share what’s been happening around Discover Long Island, poke fun at the porch pirates who finally got busted, and they also recap their amazing conversation from last week’s episode with Theresa Cap...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are feeling especially thankful to be on Long Island as they welcome a very special guest, the one and only Theresa Caputo! The Long Island Medium joins the ladies to talk about her upcoming shows at The Paramount in Huntington, December 2–4 and how to get tickets at paramountny.com. The ladies also discuss Long Island’s standout Than...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are raising their mugs to five years of spilling the tea on all things Long Island. Discover Long Island created the Long Island Tea Podcast during the pandemic to share authentic stories and showcase the heart of our destination. From that initiative came projects like the award-winning Long Island TV series, a valued partnership with New...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are back spilling the tea on another exciting week across Long Island! They’re catching up on their recent industry adventures — from the Skift Women Leading Travel event in NYC to the Melville Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo — and diving into all things Cuckoos, Squirrels, and Dogs… Oh My! From standout student achievements and r...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are catching up on another exciting week across Long Island, from organizational updates and community wins to highlights from the Suffolk County Marathon and all things Haunted Long Island. They’re diving into local happenings, seasonal fun, and a few spooky stories—and to make things extra fun, they’re joined by Angelica Miceli, Discover...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are sharing some exciting updates from the Discover Long Island team and recapping another busy week of community engagement, local wins, unforgettable Long Island moments plus some crockpot hacks and Tuesday scaries. From prepping for upcoming events to celebrating major announcements in the region, there's no shortage of pride in what ma...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are recapping a packed week of events, connections, and community highlights across Long Island. From hosting a vibrant networking event at the Southampton Inn to touring the North Fork with Sights, Bites & Flights, the team has been out and about experiencing the best of the region. They’re also sharing inspiring local stories, celebr...