Tidewater Talk

Good evening, neighbors! In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co beat the heat with a packed rundown of Coastal Virginia happenings. We chat through the sweltering temps and the upcoming weather swing, from mid-90s heat to a rain-filled Memorial Day weekend, plus the start of tropical season on June 1. Co recaps the vibrant scene at Tidewater Comic Con (from blinged-out Mario pens to full-on...

Good evening, neighbors! In episode 67 of Tidewater Talk, Co and Brodie kick things off with some real talk about presentation nerves and the reminder that most audiences are rooting for you. We dive into a wild local headline: the Norfolk Federation of Teachers leadership shake-up after an investigation into alleged misuse of funds. What happened, what it means for union members, and the bigger q...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, I dive into Virginia Beach’s ongoing public safety saga, including the new $10 million lawsuit filed by two people arrested during the Oceanfront curfew—one a resident walking home, the other an independent journalist challenging the idea of “press credentials.” We revisit last year’s carnival cancellation and note this year’s advance notice due to security constrain...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we're talking about the latest developments at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, including business impacts from the curfew and what happens next. Then we switch it up with a Strange and Odd segment about why "Virginia is for Lovers" doesn't mean what you think, and what people in Tidewater actually love, from jet noise to boiled peanuts and everything in between. Plus, s...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re talking about everything happening at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, from recent incidents to the new curfew and how it’s affecting the area. We also head out to the Great Dismal Swamp for a Strange and Odd story about Lake Drummond and the legend of a ghostly figure seen drifting across the water at night. Plus, spring weather is settling in with warmer days ahe...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re diving into a strange piece of history sitting just off Cape Henry, a sunken battleship that’s still right there under the water. We also talk about a new EMS initiative bringing blood directly to patients in the field, and why that could make a real difference across Hampton Roads. Plus, it finally feels like spring, warmer weather is here, lawns need mowing, an...

Good evening, neighbors! In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co shake off nap brain and bike bloopers to bring you what’s happening across Coastal Virginia. We break down an eye‑opening local news story out of Portsmouth: the EPA’s upcoming public meeting on the Peck Iron & Metals Superfund site, including recent discoveries of military ordnance and radium‑painted objects, what “Superfun...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Co and I swap stories and local updates across Coastal Virginia. We kick off with a heartfelt farewell to our longtime neighborhood mailman and a quick detour into indoor plant collecting before digging into headlines: Suffolk’s notable population growth, Virginia Beach’s consideration of a park ranger program to ease non-emergency park calls, and a reminder to steer...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re covering everything from pirate legends to real headlines and a classic Tidewater weather swing. We start with a tough story out of Virginia Beach, where multiple people were injured in a shooting at a car meet near Kempsville. What we know so far and what it says about what’s been happening locally. Then in Strange and Odd, Co takes us back to the early 1700s an...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re all over Coastal Virginia, from ghost stories to real-life headlines and a big shift in the weather. We start with a major update out of Virginia Beach, where a new emergency curfew has been put in place at the Oceanfront following recent incidents. What it means, where it applies, and how it could affect families heading into spring. Then we head across the Peni...

In this episode of Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co dig into another week of life in Coastal Virginia.   We start with local news from Virginia Beach, including new developments in the Atlantic Park surf lagoon project and an investigation into a fatal e-bike crash. Then we head into Strange and Odd of Tidewater with a look at the Edgar Cayce A.R.E. Library, the research center dedicated to the...

Good evening, neighbors! In this week’s Tidewater Talk, we kick things off with local life and a fun find: a new shuffleboard-style social spot where first-timers get coached and you can grab great bites while you play. We also dive into regional headlines, including Norfolk Southern’s newly opened rail transfer facility in Chesapeake and what it could mean for traffic and commerce around I-264 an...

This week on Tidewater Talk, Co shares the whirlwind saga of moving into a cozy new beachside place, complete with weather delays, packing chaos, and an unexpected plumbing leak, before settling into why the area already feels like home. We touch on a recent Town Center scare and a heart‑pounding close call in the crosswalk, then dig into local chatter about rising Dominion power bills and what mi...

In this solo episode of Tidewater Talk, I share a heartfelt neighborhood moment and a slice of Tidewater history. I start with a big shoutout to a local caregiver who went above and beyond for our son, a reminder of the kindness that makes Coastal Virginia feel like home. Then we journey to the edge of Virginia Beach for this week’s Strange and Odd: the haunting story of Wash Woods, a long-vanishe...

In tonight’s solo Tidewater Talk, I bring you a quick round-up of what’s happening around Coastal Virginia, starting with a fast-response house fire on North 1st Street in Hampton that, thankfully, ended with no injuries. I walk through practical takeaways from Hampton Fire and Rescue’s reminders, including their free smoke alarm program, plus simple safety checks you can do at home. Then we dive...

In this solo episode of Tidewater Talk, I slow the pace and lean into a favorite segment: Strange and Odd of Tidewater. After a quick community moment about a Great Pyrenees rescue in New Kent County using an infrared drone, we take a long look at the ghost fleet of the James River—the haunting line of World War-era concrete ships you can spot near Kiptopeke. I share how a shoreline double-take tu...

In this solo episode of Tidewater Talk, I open with a grateful nod to our Hampton Roads neighbors and share a dramatic local rescue on Virginia’s Eastern Shore: Fire and EMS launched an inflatable raft to save a dog that fell through the ice near Chincoteague Creek, bringing the pup to safety with only minor injuries and no harm to first responders. We then linger in Strange and Odd with the haunt...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, we open with a brisk winter check-in and a spirited debate over corn nuts and okra before diving into what’s happening around Coastal Virginia. We cover a major local story: the owner of Ace Auto Sales LLC in Chesapeake was sentenced to six years in federal prison for a multi-year, $2 million auto-loan fraud scheme that affected roughly two dozen financial institutio...

This week on Tidewater Talk, we are sharing a rewind of one of our most meaningful conversations. We revisit our interview with Sparrow from Ainsley’s Angels of America , a nonprofit dedicated to inclusion, dignity, and joy for people with disabilities and their families. This conversation explores what real inclusion looks like, how adaptive racing builds community, and why partnership matters mo...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co swap cozy winter updates before diving into local headlines: Newport News and Norfolk both reported dramatic drops in homicides, marking multi‑year lows across the region. We also spotlight a major healthcare investment for veterans, a new VA outpatient clinic planned for the former Lake Wright Golf Course area near the Premium Outlets in Virginia Beach...

In this year-end episode of Tidewater Talk, we keep it cozy and local with Brodie and Co reflecting on the holidays, family moments, and the fast-moving milestones that made 2024 feel full. We look back on a fun year of growing the show’s voice, shifting from early serious tones to an easygoing neighbor-to-neighbor vibe, celebrating community interviews, odd local stories, and consistent Tuesday c...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co keep it hyper-local with a lively mix of community chatter and coastal happenings. We swap funny family-and-ASMR stories, then dive into the big local headline: an ethics complaint filed by federal prosecutors against outgoing Chesapeake Sheriff David Rosado under the Hatch Act—rare territory for state or local officials. We also cover the rescue of 170...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, we kick things off with some lighthearted banter—from Brodie’s tongue‑in‑cheek Bitcoin mining experiment to an unexpected $40 jacket find—before diving into major regional news. We break down Governor Youngkin’s announcement of LS Cable & System’s $689M advanced materials campus in Chesapeake, projected to create 430 jobs, and how it pairs with the earlier LS Gre...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co cozy up for a chilly Coastal Virginia evening and dive into two heartwarming community stories and a brand-new segment. We spotlight Nansemond-Suffolk Academy students who teamed up with FACT (Families of Autism Coming Together) to design and build a sensory-friendly, accessible floating fishing dock on school property—complete with community-donated li...

In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co catch up on local happenings across Coastal Virginia, from a tragic pedestrian fatality on I‑64 and a first-hand dash-cam hit‑and‑run story, to how Virginia Beach’s upcoming Point-in-Time count works and how listeners can volunteer before registration closes December 19 for the January 29 effort. We also run through a playful, voice-acted weather update...