Will You Be My Neighbor?

RT Athletics, a new sports training company in RiverTown focused on tennis, pickleball and volleyball, is the focus of this episode. Max and Amber Korpalski share the origin story for this venture and the mission they have to develop athletes with more than just physical skills. Get Your Popcorn Ready! takes a rare turn toward a serious topic, encouraging support for a young man recently injured i...

Third season in a row where we were able to speak with one of our favorite guests, St. John's County Sheriff Rob Hardwick. Only this time, we were actually on site at the Sheriff's Office! A slightly different format since we upgraded to an official studio with fancy SJSO equipment, so no DOTW in this episode. :) Topics with the Sheriff include the fallout from the Ironman Jacksonville eve...

No big deal, just the OVERALL FEMALE CHAMPION of the first ever Ironman Jacksonville event is the guest of this episode! Jennifer Sylva, a RiverTown resident, sits down with the largely sedentary hosts to tell us all about her background, training, mental fortitude and extreme endurance that propelled her to achieve her goal of 'breaking the tape' in her hometown event.

We continue the discussion of what's to be expected on May 30th, and turn the focus on two more premium sponsors as well as the very exciting news that the party will feature a live band! Laurent and Ericka Gonzalez of United Real Estate Gallery are stepping up for the second consecutive year as a Premier Sponsor, and Laurent joins us to tell about their experience joining a new brokerage. Art...

The 3rd Annual WYBMN Anniversary Party is coming up on Saturday, May 30th and the next two episodes are all about what to expect! Premier Sponsors Mad Dog Premium Golf Carts and Linda Lee's Ice Cream are highlighted in part one, with other sponsors to be highlighted in the next episode.

An episode that is equal parts philanthropic and raucous, this session with the founders of the St. Johns chapter of 100 Men Who Care really delivers! A swing and a miss with the Drink of the Week, but that pales in comparison to the great message behind this new cause that will benefit charities in the St. Johns County region for years to come. Tune in and find out how you can become involved. Br...

Continuing what has become an annual tradition, we enjoy the hospitality of proprietor Vinny Mazzone at Serafina's Pizzeria. We always enjoy catching up with Vinny and this time he shares about some recent new menu introductions and Serafina's support of the Wounded Warrior Project. Todd and Dan try Shocktop as the DOTW, and discuss the pros and cons of a New York culinary staple headed to...

Invigorate Media does amazing work showcasing homes for sale, neighborhood events, and much more through the artful use of drones, videos and pictures. Meet the man who literally puts the 'Igor' in Invigorate as he joins the podcast in the latest episode. You can reach Igor Vieira for your media needs at InvigoratePhoto.com, or Invigorate Media on Facebook. Recorded on-site at the RiverClub, this...

Pickleball is an integral part of the RiverTown experience, and coach Edwin Anderson is a staple at the courts. Hear from the unofficial Mayor of RT in the latest episode, along with a couple of other players that help make the case for why this group of pickleballers make the experience special. Drink of the Week is Beth Davis's world-famous Peach Bellini, and Get Your Popcorn Ready does a li...

Charcuterie - check. Boiled peanuts - check. Key Lime shooters - check. Author of books - check. Licensed caterer - check. Devoted Swiftie - check. Is there anything that episode guest Meg Renner can't do? Meg shares the path that led her through years of corporate America to her current gig-lifestyle in the latest episode. John Stone fills in for an ailing Todd Tilsworth and reaps the benefit...

I feel the need, the NEED for SPEED! And boy, is that need met with Pat Healey's fascinating look back at his aviation career, spanning his early lessons, the Civil Air Patrol, Naval aviator and longtime commercial pilot. Pat regales us with lots of tales and shares how today's youth can check out an interest in flight with very little out of pocket cost. And speaking of teens, Get Your Po...

Are you ready to connect with theMasterplannedMeetup.com? Katie Jones shares this novel concept for communities like RiverTown as a chance for people to make connections, socialize and build friendships. Hear the details of the first event coming up on Friday, March 6th. An extremely high scoring Drink of the Week hailing from Sheboygan, WI puts up a near record score for beer. Thanks to Jeff Boye...

Brian Hunt, proprietor of GreatGolfOnTheGo.com, is our guest this evening to discuss the services he offers, ranging from mobile simulator rentals to a multi-week golf league playing iconic courses. Frequent listener Shane Geoghagan blurs the line between audience and host by sitting in as a co-host in a fun episode, featuring his homemade Hoosier Heritage cocktail. AI Facebook chatbots are the to...

RiverTown resident and author Tom Anderson joins the show to discuss his book series 'Your Journey of Being A Teenager', as well as an upcoming release 'No Known Heirs'. Tom also shares delicious chocolate chip cookies made by his daughter Bella through her bakery Sugar & Spice Sweets. Shout out to Cecil Hengeveld for providing Cape May IPA as our Drink of the Week! Get Your Po...

Ready to book a dream vacation? Just in time for Christmas, Vicki Boyer of Dream Vacations shares about her travel advisory services including cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and land tours. Contact Vicki at v.boyer@dreamvacations.com, 904.274.3131 or on her website (vboyer.dreamvacations.com) to explore options for 2026 and beyond. Our Drink of the Week segment features Yule Nog, a holiday themed...

In an episode meant to share what the hosts are thankful for, the format quickly goes awry. A few highlights: - A first is experienced in the Drink of the Week segment - ChatGPT takes us on some wild turns - Hear all about the plans for this year's Christmas celebration at the WYBMN happy hour event to be held on Friday, December 12th

This is the stand-alone interview with Olivia Barnes conducted after our match at Palencia Golf Club on November 14, 2025. This interview is being published without the other episode content from Season 3, Episode 14 of Will You Be My Neighbor? for the benefit of brand awareness for Olivia.

11 year old golfing phenom Olivia Barnes is our guest, including a recap of our 9-hole best-ball match at Palencia Golf Club. Find out who prevails between a rising star ranked as the #2 girl in her age group in the world, and three decrepit old podcast guys! In our Drink of the Week segment, Ryan busts out some creative concoctions that you have to hear to believe, and Get Your Popcorn Ready expl...

Diego D'Araujo joins the podcast to share about Xtreme Paver Sealing (including soft washing home services) AND his guide business for shark fishing expeditions. If you are in need of paver sealing, home washing or exciting adventure, get in touch with Diego! We focus most of the rest of the episode on recapping HalloCrawl 2025, reflecting on the good, the bad and the ugly of the annual procee...

Hosts from 5 HalloCrawl stops join us to share their plans for the largest outdoor neighborhood Halloween party in the nation! Tune in and hear all about: - A salute to Ozzy Osbourne, the prince of darkness (Haven: Ashley Roccio) - 80s Slasher Movie Mash-Up (Northlake - Benjie Rhodus) - Mardi Gras Madness (Settlement - Tara Thomas) - G'Rave'yard (Arbors - Christian Narvios) - After-party (...

It's party time in RiverTown! HalloCrawl 2025 is almost here, and the maven of mayhem Roxanne Duer joins us to share what is in store for residents and their guests this year. In the spirit of Halloween, our popcorn topic considers the recent edict about when decorations can be set up. Drink of the Week is another one of Dan's made up concoctions - this time it's The Sanitizer. See how...

Ron and Janice Holton, proprietors of Linda Lee's Ice Cream Shop, join us to share about this brand new treat available right around the corner from RiverTown! We also hear from Cooper and Ava about their contributions to the family business. Check out Linda Lee's on Facebook, hit up their website, or best of all stop by the shop where SR 13 meets Shands Pier Road for a delicious concoctio...

What could be more fun than hanging out in a great man-cave garage complete with a golf simulator? Doing it on a podcast, of course! In this episode, we join Ken Showalter of Ken's Caddy Shack for an entertaining sample of all that his golf simulator can do. If you are in the market for golf lessons for yourself or your children, Ken's Caddy Shack is a convenient and affordable option. Ken...

A Touch of Perfection Auto Spa is our focus in this episode, as we are joined by proprietor Eddie Kruithoff and briefly by his wife Jonna. They describe the genesis of their vehicle detailing business, share a bit about EJ's Notary Service, and let us in on their family background. Contact Eddie for your detailing needs at atpautospa.com, or 904.268.8900, or simply drop in to the shop located at 1...

August means back to school, and RiverTown is all excited to welcome the brand new Hallowes Cove Academy to the neighborhood! Opening this year, HCA is the culmination of a long held community vision for kids to attend school where they live, and we are pumped to share some information as the dream becomes reality. PTO co-Presidents Liz Krugliak and Christina Ring-Hillard join the show to tell us...