Mike Dudas spends time with Nick Crow of Christy's Wish and explains the goals and plans of this nonprofit organization. To donate or get more information visit: https://christyswish.org/

May 1st is the 25th Grand Kids Festival and Mike Dudas gets all the details from Sarah Piel of the 1894 Grand Opera House. For more information visit: https://www.thegrand.com/2020-the-grand-kids-festival/

Mike Dudas gets the Scuttlebutt on the efforts of Mark Kelso to identify the remains of WWII Marine soldiers. Get more Scuttlebutt on the PODCAST page at www.GalvestonExperience.com

Mike Dudas speaks with Clarissa Ayala and Leslie Burgoyne about Lone Star Legal Aid’s mission is to protect and advance the civil legal rights of the Texans living in poverty For more information, visit https://lonestarlegal.blog/

Join Mike Dudas as he introduces you to Bubba Smith, the immediate president of he Propeller Club, Port of Galveston. Know someone that would be interesting to be featured on the Scuttlebutt? Contact is at www.RadioGalveston.com

Mike Dudas sits down for an interview to get the Scuttlebutt on the Island's youngest Entrepreneur, Cole Wallace of Steals & Deals. For more podcasts, check out the Podcast Page of the Galveston Experience Company, www.GalvestonExperience.com

The holidays are always a time for reflection, and Mike Dudas captured some great comments from his students from their best holiday memories. There was an interesting common thread for their best memories. Give it a listen and hear what is important to them. Happy Holidays from everyone at the Galveston Experience Company and RadioGalveston.com…

Mike Dudas interviews Galveston's newest City Council Member, William Schuster about his historic campaign for Councilman. We'll take a look at events happening around Galveston and you can always find them on the Galveston Island Guide at www.Galveston.VIP or the Island Events page at www.RadioGalveston.com Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday s…

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over the Island. On this episode you'll hear about many holiday events happening around the Island, and Mike Dudas provides the Scuttlebutt on a great program for seniors 55+ at Libbie's Place. For details, check calendar page at www.GalvestonExperience.com If you are aware of events or holiday suppor…

With the arrival of the holidays there are several contests and special events happening around the Island, we'll discuss several, including the Scuttlebutt on two programs by the Galveston Police Department. RadioGalveston.com is holding the first-ever "DJ of the Day" contest. Use your cell phone to record DJ segments to be played with your four f…

2020 has been a year filled with challenges for individuals, families, businesses and organizations of all types. Yet, there is still much to be thankful for. Mike Dudas speaks with some of his students from Ball High School to hear what they are thankful for. At the Galveston Experience Company, we're thankful for you, and everyone we've met since…

With the news of Dickens being cancelled for 2020, cruises delayed until at least February 2021 and uncertainty of Mardis Gras, it's great to hear that The Grand will start with limited seating performances in January 2021. Meet Maureen Patton, the Executive Director of the Grand Opera house as she shares some interesting stories from her 39 years …

Join Mike Dudas and learn about the historic First Lutheran Church from Rev. Richard Rhodes as he tells of the first 170 years of the Church history. ETC Theatre is also performing the hilarious Trailer Park Christmas through December 12th. Get all the details on this and other events on the Island on Episode #112 of the Galveston Experience Podcas…

Mike Dudas discusses the GISD Teen Parenting program with Carla Geters, and hear the many events happening around the Island for this first weekend in November. Be sure and download the Galveston Digital Island Guide which includes several free tours. In the Google and Apple App stores or at www.Galveston.VIP…

Learn all about the incredible work done by the Rotary Club of Galveston and the great work done globally by Rotary International. Several programs coming up for the holiday season - find out how you can get involved.

Mike Dudas talks to VFW Commander Dean Growcock about how COVID has impacted their operations, and a fundraiser underway to replace their A/C units to allow them to get back into full operation once again. Listen also for details on how you can win an overnight stay in a Haunted House, win 1 of 13 Ghost Hunts from www.GalvestonGhostHunt.com, Sugar …

Mike Dudas talks to Brittany Viegas about this great program which allows you to help out our schools and students, just by going to dinner.

Mike Dudas interviews new Ball High School Football Coach Sheldon Bennight who moves to Galveston from his position as Assistant Coach on the very successful North Shore football program. The Galveston Experience Podcast is sponsored by the Galveston.VIP Digital Island Guide, putting the best of Galveston in the palm of your hand. Download for free…

Episode #106 is all about FOOD. Get the Scuttlebutt on the great work being done at the Galveston County Food Bank as Mike Dudas speaks with Donnie Van Ackeren - hear how you can support this important effort. And, local food is back at the Bryan Museum with Galveston's Own Farmer's Market. Also, as we get ready for the Spooky Season, hear about th…

After a wet and stormy week, we deserve the great weekend ahead, and there's plenty to do on the Island including the opening weekend for Fully Committed at ETC. Details on the Island Events page at www.RadioGalveston.com Mike Dudas also brings us the Scuttlebutt on the Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston. For more information visit https://www.preg…

Mike Dudas has a fascinating interview with Scott Gordon, President of Lighthouse Charity Team who have been helping charitable organizations for over 30 years. And, given the approaching tropical storm, may be called again soon. On September 19th, check out the drive-in movie at Stewart Beach, and hear about the many other events on the Island the…

The Pandemic has caused dramatic changes for us all and Lindsey White, the Executive Director of United Way Galveston joins Mike Dudas to share how they have been impacted. September 8th was the 120th anniversary of the Great Storm that destroyed a third of Galveston and took as many as 10,000 lives. The Galveston Experience Company has launched a …

September 8th, 1900, Galveston Island was changed forever and we remember that anniversary and introduce and all new Hurricane Bus Tour featuring Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham which shows how Galveston was forever changed by that storm. COVID has also changed the way we learn and Mike Dudas speaks with Carol Langston from Galveston College on this ed…

Dr. Hal Needham discusses the history of hurricanes in Galveston, including our recent close call with Category 4 Hurricane Laura how that storm compares it to the 1900 storm, whose 120th anniversary is coming up on September 8th. Learn the amazing work that was done after the 1900 storm to protect Galveston from future storms. We'll also talk Dan …

When's the last time you went to a Drive-In Movie? Hear what's coming up at Stewart Beach, plus the reopening of the Naval Museum, weekend events and Mike Dudas gets the Scuttlebutt from Hospitality ER from Caytlyn Stanley and how COVID has impacted their business. RadioGalveston.com will be broadcasting regular updates on the Tropical storm activi…

Wyona Wyche stopped by the studios of RadioGalveston.com to introduce us to this new effort to provide a lifeline to senior citizens. SOS provides a life anchor to help combat loneliness, depression and isolation which has been made worse by the pandemic. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveOurSeniorsTexas And, check for…

Meet "Galveston's Publicist" Robyn Bushong and hear the many Island nonprofit organizations she is involved in, and how they have been impacted by the pandemic. The Galveston Experience Company is a supporter of all types of non-profits and we'll provide details on how we can assist your organization. For everything happening on Galveston Island vi…

There still seems to be much confusion as to what is open in Galveston - and the answer is almost EVERYTHING. Hear what's happening the weekend of August 7th and meet Shena Pearson as Mike Dudas get the Scuttlebutt on the Gulf Coast Autism Alliance. For more information visit https://gceatx.org/ And, be sure and download the Galveston Digital Islan…

Dennis Nance of the Galveston Arts Center joins Mike Dudas for an update on the many programs and events ongoing, even through these times of social distancing. You'll also get a sneak preview of the new self-guided Galveston Ghost Hunt which is coming to the Digital Island Guide at www.Galveston.VIP…

Sea Star Base is an amazing facility for water-lovers of all ages, as well as a fantastic location for family events, weddings, reunions and much more. In this episode of the Galveston Experience Podcast, Mike Dudas gets the Scuttlebutt on Sea Star Base from their Executive Director Glen Urbach. For more information on topics discussed in this epis…

Anthony Jenson of Zapp Realty joins Mike Dudas to talk about Island realty and how the market has been impacted by COVID. We also welcome back the Harborside Express and some beach weekend events. Save the date of August 7th for Free Clothes and breakfast tacos at St. Vincent's House. Get complete details on Island events, things to do, family frie…

With Galveston events now easily found on the EVENTS page of the new Galveston Digital Guide available at www.Galveston.VIP we focus on the people and organizations that make Galveston a special place. In this episode, Mike Dudas introduces us to Carol Hodges of the Noon Optimist Club. If you know of someone who would be a good future guest, contac…

We're pleased to have long-time Galveston resident Mike Dudas join the podcast to bring us the Scuttlebutt on interesting people, places and organizations around Galveston. On his first episode we'll learn about the Galveston Seafarers Center. You can learn more about Mike and his history at www.RadioGalveston.com The 4th of July parade and firewor…

The City of Galveston issued a mandatory mask order until September 30th causing conflict between some customers and retailers charged with enforcing the order. We'll talk about that as well as more new free tours that have been added to the Galveston.VIP Island Guide now available for download from the Google and Apple App stores. And, starting ne…

Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham is known for his straightforward no-nonsense forecasting. He tells it like it is without the media hype and we are fortunate that he is an Island resident, heard every day on RadioGalveston.com. He also has his own page on the new Galveston.VIP Digital Island guide that was just launched this week in the Google and Apple…

The SLAB's are coming to town. SLAB = Slow, Low Loud & Bangin' - will be descending on Galveston Island Saturday afternoon. The event, organized by Galveston Slingshot Rentals isn't scheduled for any particular part of the Island, but look for them all around the Island on Saturday. Just got word from Apple that our Galveston VIP Island Guide will …

Moody Gardens opens Memorial Weekend, hear what's open, who is playing live music, Kayak the Preserve, Free Bucket Brigade on Stewart Beach and much more. Also, new FREE parking areas on the Seawall, all details available in the new Galveston.VIP Digital Island Guide. Visit www.Galveston.VIP or open Galveston.OnCell.com on a mobile device.…

Jeep "Go Topless" Weekend has reportedly been cancelled, but don't be surprised to see a lot of Jeeps on Bolivar this weekend. Law enforcement is getting ready for a busy weekend. Hear what we were told when we called Bolivar. You'll find FREE tours and a lot of great information on the new Galveston VIP Digital Island Guide - Details at www.Galves…

Beach lovers are rejoicing as all Texas beaches reopen on May 1st. How this will impact the spread of COVID-19 is unknown, but we'll talk about all of the latest updates on restrictions, and introduce you to the www.Galveston.VIP application which we have been working on during the weeks of lockdown. A web version is available at www.Galveston.OnCe…

As the COVID-19 numbers grow exponentially every day, we all need to do what we can to minimize the spread, but more importantly use whatever resources we have to help our friends, neighbors and even total strangers get through this. It will end at some point, and hopefully the bonds that we make during this difficult time will help make us a stron…

Social distancing in Texas has helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 compared to areas such as New York which on March 30th had more than DOUBLE the new cases in one day as reported so far in all of Texas. We'll cover the latest statistics, orders and resources in this edition. To find online resources, visit the CALENDAR page at www.GalvestonExpe…

With no slowdown in the spread of the Coronavirus across the U.S. and Texas, stricter regulations are being put in place. In this episode we'll look at the latest for Galveston, how Texas compares to the U.S, and how the U.S. compares globally, how we can help, and the six stages of Coronavirus. Individuals needing support individually or for their…

With the Stay at Home order in place, many residents have questions about what this means. On this episode we provide all the details and encourage all to listen to RadioGalveston.com for hourly updates on the latest restrictions, community information and Island Weather. Anyone with information to provide RadioGalveston, the GEX Podcast or online …

Everywhere you turn people are talking about the Coronavirus but as yet there have been no reported cases in Galveston county and we do encourage anyone who is feeling ill to please STAY AT HOME. Based on the volume of visitors on the Strand, on the Beach, in our store and on our tours, there doesn't appear to be an impact as yet on the Island. We'…

Whether you are into history, art, music, boating, or beach activities there is something for everyone on the Island as the first weekend of Spring Break gets underway. Hear all about it on episode #80 of the Galveston Experience Podcast for the weekend of March 6th. The podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com, which is now conducting a fun on-ai…

RadioGalveston.com weather guru Hurricane Hal forecasts a gorgeous weekend on the Island with temperatures around 70 and plenty of Sunshine. A great day to check out Seawolf Park and the Naval Museum Saturday morning at 10am for the Commissioning anniversary of the USS Cavalla. Hear all about that event and other events on this Island this weekend.…

Looking for details on parades and other events for the final weekend of Mardis Gras . Check out this edition, produced by RadioGalveston.com For full event details visit www.mardisgrasgalveston.com

Galveston is the 3rd largest Mardis Gras Celebration in the USA and from Feb 14-25th the Island will be buzzing with parades and events. In this episode of the Galveston Experience Podcast we'll take a look at the first weekend parade schedule and other events happening on the island. And, stop into the Galveston Experience Company at 1522 Seawall …

According to RadioGalveston.com weather guru Hurricane Hal, this will be a spectacular weather weekend on the Island to come down and assist with the Seawall Mural Project which draws attention to the need to restore our Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, or take in a beach run with the 50k or Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon. Or, if …

Congratulations to our Houston Chamber of Commerce celebrating their 175th anniversary with a Gala at the Convention Center Friday January 31st. For Theatre lovers, Finding Neverland is at the Grand 1894 Opera House this weekend, and "Actually" at the ETC Theatre on Mechanic. Take a ride on the Harborside Express at the Railroad Museum, Farmers Mar…