swifTEA: Lake of the Ozarks Unfiltered

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 9 of the swifTEA Podcast , we're joined by one of the most recognizable faces keeping the Lake of the Ozarks safe, Lake Ozark Police Chief James Boren . From spending more than two decades in law enforcement to becoming the star of A&E's hit series Ozark Law , Chief Boren shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like protecting one...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8 of the SwifTea Podcast, we're sitting down with Ed Brown, Third-generation owner of Missouri Eagle, the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler serving the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding communities. From a family business that dates back to the end of Prohibition to managing one of the region's largest beverage distributors today, Ed shares what it takes to keep mill...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 7 of the SwifTea Podcast , we're sitting down with one of the Lake of the Ozarks' most inspiring entrepreneurs, Holly Kotera (formerly Holly Powell). From dancing on the world stage to building one of the fastest-growing dance studios at the lake, Holly shares the incredible journey that's taken her from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to performing along...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 of swifTea , we're sitting down with one of the most recognizable names at Lake of the Ozarks, George Tucker. As the owner of some of the lake's most popular destinations—including Paradise, Tucker Shuckers, Frankie & Louie's, Malted Monkey, and Neon Taco—George has played a major role in shaping the lake's entertainment, dining, and nightlife sce...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 5, we're sitting down with Reese Langheim, owner and driver of Jackhammer Racing, to talk about his incredible journey in the world of powerboat racing. As a two-time National Champion and two-time World Champion, Reese shares how he got his start in the sport, what fuels his competitive drive, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of offshore racing. Join...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 4, we're sitting down with local DJ and entertainer Nick to talk about how he first got started in the DJ scene, what inspired him to pursue music, and how he turned his passion into a career. Nick shares the story behind his journey, some of the challenges along the way, and what it takes to keep the party going all summer long. We also dive into where you'll be...

Send us Fan Mail swifTEA Podcast | Episode 3: Mark Spears Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Nikki Sorenson sits down with Lake of the Ozarks legend Mark Spears for another wild episode of swifTEA — and this one is loaded with unforgettable stories, lake history, nightlife memories, and behind-the-scenes moments from some of the most iconic on newest spots at the lake. Mark talks about his days...

Send us Fan Mail swifTEA Podcast | Episode 2: Jeremy "JG" Gorham  Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Hanna Robinson are joined by Jeremy "JG" Gorham for another unfiltered episode of swifTEA — and this one is packed with lake stories, laughs, and Football Fandom. The crew talks all things Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, the game plan for the summer season, leg...

Send us Fan Mail ☕️ welcome to the very first episode of swifTEA ☕️ Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Nikki Sorenson kick off the debut episode with their first-ever guest, Brant Morrison , and things get wild fast. From bartending chaos at the Lake of the Ozarks and the Florida Keys to breaking into the world of real estate, Brant brings the stories, laughs, and energy for an unforgettable f...