The Shrimp City Report Podcast (Charleston, South Carolina)

https://www.louloustavern.com www.instagram.com/louloustavern In this episode we sat down with Charleston restaurateur Dave Lorenz — the owner behind Mex1, Islander 71 and the newly opened Lou Lou’s Tavern on the Tracks at The Refinery. Dave walks through his journey from the apparel business and early restaurant days with Sticky Fingers to building multiple local concepts, selling Bohemian Bull,...

  https://www.borisvandyck.com/ https://www.instagram.com/borisvandyck/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/borisvandyck/ https://www.paradisochs.com/ For this interview we  sit poolside with Boris Van Dyck, the entrepreneur behind Paradiso Cabana Club at Mixon. In this wide-ranging conversation Boris shares his personal and professional journey — from growing up between Belgium and the Caribbean, to st...

Pictured: Bruce Miller (L) and our guest for the episode, Max Miller (R).  Both of Groucho's deli.   In this episode we sit down with Max Miller, owner-operator of Groucho’s Deli in the Charleston area, for a deep dive into sandwiches, family history, and what makes a hometown deli last. It is a lively conversation about the classic lunch-counter vibe, community connections, and the recipes that b...

On this live episode of the Shrimp City Report, hosts Devin and DJ broadcast from Bowen's Island Restaurant on a small Lowcountry island just outside Folly Beach. Their guest is Hope Barber, a fourth-generation member of the Bowen family who runs the iconic, longest continuously operating restaurant in Charleston.  Hope traces Bowen's origins to 1946 when her great-grandmother Sarah May bought the...

For this podcast we were on location at Boone Hall Plantation with special guest Jim Westerhold, General Manager of Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. In this episode Jim walked us through the property’s dual identity: the historic plantation and its working farm, and explains how the site operates as a unique 738‑acre oasis in the middle of Mount Pleasant. The conversation traces Boone Hall’s roo...

  We had a great time discussing  SXVXNT’s journey from the west side of Chicago through four years in the Army, studying at DePaul, and grinding the open‑mic circuit in Los Angeles. He explains why he stylized his name S‑X‑V‑X‑N‑T, the move from L.A. to the Southeast to be closer to family, and how remote work during COVID gave him the chance to build his own recording setup. The conversation hig...

  In this episode we speak with Alicia Leland about the 48th annual Low Country Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet, held in and around McClellanville at the Robert E. Ashley Boat Landing (at the end of Pinckney Street). Alicia, a McClellanville native, walks us through the festival’s history, its roots in the community, and what keeps this tradition alive. Topics covered include the festiva...

Photo credit https://www.westof.net/ This episode we chat with comedian and podcaster Big Ben Kennedy of the Snakkin and Yakkin podcast. It's a lively conversation that covers Ben’s stand-up origins in Baltimore, his move to Charleston, and how family shaped his choices. Ben discusses acting and improv experiences, early open-mic nights, touring as an opener for major names, and a memorable stage...

Welcome to this episode of the Shrimp City Report with Devin and DJ — we talk with Charleston native and blacksmith Zach Liollio about his life, craft, and small-business journey. Zach shares how his visual arts education and family background in architecture led him to hands-on metalworking and a love of historic tools and techniques. Zach recounts studying historic preservation at College of Cha...

  https://www.instagram.com/the_biglg/ https://www.youtube.com/@TalkNShopPodcast For this episode we had a lively conversation with Doc Gallows, as he prepares to appear with Machine Gun Karl Anderson at Major League Wrestling (MLW) & NJPW Presents CMLL FANTASTICA MANIA USA 2026, in Charleston on April 12th. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlw-njpw-present-cmll-fantastica-mania-usa-fuele...

   On this episode we spoke with Bill Sweezy and Jillian West about the South Carolina publication All About Seniors.  Since 2005, All About Seniors has been providing North and South Carolina with the most comprehensive resource and referral directory available for older adults, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Their printed magazines include hundreds of pages of vital information and mor...

On this episode we spoke with Egal Gabay of the Outside Streetball Festival in Charleston SC on Saturday April 4th at The Refinery. The Outside Streetball is Charleston’s first streetball, music, and arts festival. It’s bigger than basketball. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/outside-streetball-festival-ft-nappy-the-refinery-tickets/14146184 Born from a journey chasing courts arou...

https://www.instagram.com/realkillerkross/ Charleston! Major League Wrestling is BACK! April 12 at Festival Hall and we were lucky to have the Champ on the show! In this episode we sit down with Major League Wrestling (MLW) heavyweight champion Killer Kross (Kevin Robert Kesar) ahead of MLW’s Fantastica Mania USA tour in Charleston this April. Expect a wide-ranging conversation that moves from his...

L-R: Maria, Devin, DJ, Charles and AnnMarie Call/Text: 843-212-7059 Website:  https://arthurmurraymtpleasant.com/ IG: instagram.com/arthurmurraymtpleasant/ Facebook:  facebook.com/arthurmurraymtpleasant   On this episode we talk with AnnMarie Kirby, Maria Teruel, and Charles Packard from the Arthur Murray Dance Center (Mount Pleasant) for an in‑depth, lively look at  dance instruction in Charlesto...

On this show we welcomed special guest Matt Galvin of Agent‑Owned Real Estate (and founder/operator of Charleston Classic Yachts). Matt shares his path from Colorado mountain life and running a dive shop to building and selling a private yacht charter business, then transitioning into real estate in the Charleston area. This episode covers a broad Charleston market overview: what the Tri‑County ma...

  We had a great time finally getting John Lewis from Lewis Barbecue on. In this episode, John tells us all about his origin story — born in Brooklyn, raised in El Paso — and explains how border cuisine (a mix of West Texas, Sonoran Mexican, Native American and international trade influences) shaped his palate. He describes learning to cook out of necessity for his family, early outdoor-cooking le...

Phone: (843) 216-9900 ext. 202 kherrmann@crcrealty.com   This episode of Shrimp City Report was recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston and features marketing director Kathi Herrmann of Mount Pleasant Towne Center. Kathi shares her journey from Long Island, New York, and her education at University of Hartford, where she studied marketing and music management with dreams of working in the rock...

      https://www.publix.com/locations/2090-daniel-island-town-center * Editors Note and Correction: An associate has to work "3" years or 1000 hours before they are vested.  Not "1" year or1000 hours as stated in the podcast.  Hosts Devin and DJ of the Shrimp City Report visit the brand-new Publix on Daniel Island and sit down with Jared Glover, Publix’s Media Relations Manager, to explore the st...

Recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston, this episode features Stephen Schabel from the Avian Conservation Center. He discusses the center’s history, medical clinic, oil-spill response, captive propagation, and education and outreach programs, including flight demonstrations and upcoming events like the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/   Learn how the center res...

https://fireflydistillery.com/about/ On this episode of the Shrimp City Report, hosts talk with Jay McMurphy of Charleston's Firefly Distillery about the family origins of the brand, the development of their signature sweet tea vodka, whiskey, moonshine and bourbon, and the distillery’s commitment to flavor consistency and quality control. Jay explains production details from flavor standards and...

hotgirlcycleclub@gmail.com https://www.hotgirlcycleclub.com Join us on this episode of the Shrimp City Report, Charleston's leading podcast for all things Lowcountry, as we take you live to The Refinery for an enthralling conversation. Meet Kylie Bissell, the founder of Hot Girl Cycle Club, who shares her incredible journey from working with marine animals to establishing a mobile spin studio in C...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/295466367760647/ Join us on this exciting episode of the Shrimp City Report as we bring you the vibrant culture of Charleston Battery's supporter group, The Regiment. In this episode Devin and DJ catch up with Mike Buytas, a dedicated fan and leader in The Regiment. Listen in as Mikey shares fascinating stories from his history with soccer, including his Hungarian r...

Shrimp City Report hosts Charles Bach of Wonders Theater to discuss his journey from St. Louis and cruise-ship stages to founding a long-running magic show at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach.  The episode covers his early inspiration, interactive theater-style magic, seasonal Halloween and Christmas productions, the Magic at the Beach convention, and practical details on shows, tickets, and...

  Kulture Klash is an immersive weekend at Building 64 at the Navy Yard in North Charleston SC featuring over 100 visual artists, 20+ musical acts, large-scale installations (including a 20x20 Shepard Fairey piece), performances, food and bars. The event is produced by the Livity Foundation with proceeds supporting charities like Water Mission to bring clean drinking water to Falmouth, Jamaica. Th...

https://www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/ We interviewed Kayla Sewell from Lowcountry Local First about their mission to put locals first, the Community Business Academy that trains entrepreneurs, quarterly events like the Good Business Summit and Buy Local block party (Nov 9), and the new Localist card launching Nov 1.  The Localist card is just $25 and unlocks discounts at dozens of local businesses...