The Inner Coastal Podcast

Port Royal’s 19th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival, set for Saturday, April 20th, offers much more than just its namesake delicacy. Eric Fennell from the Old Village Association of Port Royal joins Daquan on today’s episode to give you the rundown of what you can expect at this year’s event. Old Village Association of Port Royal Check Out Our Previous Episode About Soft Shell Crab Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

From the bed races at the Beaufort Water Festival and riding horses on the beach with Camelot Farms to the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Beaufort is full of unique attractions and things to do! Join Daquan and Megan as they run through all these activities and more in today’s jam-packed episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

The spring fishing season is here and Houston Stewart from Beaufort SC Fishing joins Robb on today’s episode to tell you what you need to know about fishing this time of year. Listen in to learn about the types of fish in season, such as cobia and sheepshead, and the best bait to use for those fish. Houston also shares insights into what you should consider before fishing this season, such as monitoring the weather and where to get your bait. Beaufort SC Fishing Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

"The Spirit of Beaufort: Remembering Forrest Gump", featured at Beaufort’s International Film Festival in February, is a documentary about Beaufort’s role in the making of "Forrest Gump." Daniel Stanislawski and Irene Goodnight, the film's respective director and executive producer, sit down with Daquan to discuss the project. Tune in for a look at the background, making-of and inspiration behind this remarkable film. Watch the Trailer Here Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Located south of Port Royal, Parris Island is home to not only the Marine Corps Recruit Depot but also the Parris Island Museum. The museum serves as a time capsule for the history of the Marines in this area, with exhibits and artifacts covering various points in history. Museum technicians Stephen Price and Patrick Friend join Daquan on today’s episode to talk about the island's history as a Marine training depot, the museum itself and what you need to know before visiting the island. Parris Island Museum Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

To celebrate Black History Month, this episode dives into Beaufort’s rich African-American history and offers a rundown of some of the area's historic sites. Tune in for a brief overview of the people and places that made an impact on Beaufort’s history like Robert Smalls, Camp Saxton and The Tabernacle Baptist Church. Episodes About Topics Mentioned Here: Welcome to The Gullah Geechee Corridor Camp Saxton History Through the Eyes of the Tabernacle Baptist Church Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Peach Morrison, the executive director of the Lowcountry Tourism Commission, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast to talk about some of her favorite activities in the Beaufort area and the Lowcountry as a whole. Listen in for some amazing tidbits about the history, culture and incredible tourist destinations in the Lowcountry and why it’s such a great area to visit. Lowcountry Tourism Commission Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Located in Port Royal, Sea Sea’s Honey Hole offers a variety of bait, tackle and other fishing gear to people who love to fish. Isis Nuñez, the owner of the store, joins Robb Wells on today’s episode to give you the rundown on everything you need to know about her store and some advice for people who are looking into getting into fishing for the first time. Sea Sea's Honey Hole Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Starting on January 11th with Tides to Tables, The Beaufort Oyster Festival returns for its 4th edition in 2024! Ashlee Houck and Caroline Bowen from BAHA join Daquan on today’s episode to give you a rundown of the festival and what’s new for this year’s event. Also, just in time for the New Year, Ashlee and Caroline talk about a New Year’s Eve fireworks show happening in Beaufort this weekend! Beaufort Oyster Festival New Year's Eve Fireworks presented by BAHA Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Today, we're highlighting Beaufort's vibrant music scene! Ashlee Houck from the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association sits down with Daquan to give a rundown of the area's different music experiences. From live music at restaurants to concerts and karaoke, tune in for some great information on all things music in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

On today’s festive episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan discusses all things Thanksgiving with his coworkers at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. How do you like your turkey cooked? What are some of your family’s holiday traditions? What kinds of dishes can you find on your Thanksgiving table? These questions and more will be answered on today’s episode! Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Stacy Applegate, executive director of The Freedman Arts District, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Tune in to learn more about how freed slaves in Beaufort tie into the history of this district and why the area is called the “Freedman Arts District”. Stacy also explains her vision for the arts district, how she partners with other arts organizations in Beaufort and some upcoming events to look forward to. Freedman Arts District Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Just in time for Halloween, today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about the Halloween-themed events in the Beaufort area. After a rundown of a few events in town, Kevin Greaves from the Lowcountry Jaycees joins Daquan to talk about the Trunk or Treat in downtown Port Royal. Tune in to learn more about what you can expect at this event and some brief background on the Lowcountry Jaycees as well. Port Royal Trunk or Treat Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Pamela Courtney from the Historic Port Royal Foundation joins Daquan on today’s episode to talk about a new lecture series about Port Royal’s Native American history. Pamela and Daquan also talk about Port Royal’s upcoming 150th birthday and the very early history of this area. Listen to our previous episode with Pamela Courtney and Dr. Larry Rowland Historic Port Royal Foundation Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Shrimp lovers rejoice! The 29th annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival is happening on October 6th and 7th at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Ashley Brandon from the City of Beaufort joins Daquan to talk about everything you can experience at the festival, such as the delicious shrimp you can try, the Run Forrest Run 5K and educational opportunities about the shrimp industry. Beaufort Shrimp Festival Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Wings Over Beaufort is a three-day birding festival in Beaufort happening in late September. Jenn Clemontoni from Birding Beaufort joins Daquan to give a rundown of the festival and what potential attendees need to know. Jenn and Daquan also discuss some interesting bird-related topics, such as the migration patterns of some of the birds in the Lowcountry. Wings Over Beaufort Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

In this episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with Jenn Cruz, an intern that worked at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands over the summer. Tune in to hear Jenn’s story of growing up in Beaufort and working at her family’s restaurant. She also talks about what got her interested in marketing, what attracted her to working at the Beaufort CVB and some of the things she’s learned during her internship. Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Taking place from August 17-27, 2023, Off the Eaten Path is a progressive culinary tour spotlighting local restaurants in Port Royal! Ashlee Houck from The Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA), returns to the podcast to spill the tea on the whos and hows of this tasty event. Off the Eaten Path Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about Monkey’s Uncle, a fun, locally owned toy store in downtown Beaufort! Joe O’Brien, the store’s owner, joins Daqaun to talk about what made him want to open a toy store in Beaufort, the origin of the shop’s name and the types of toys the store peddles. Monkey's Uncle Toys Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about one of the area’s most iconic festivals. The annual Beaufort Water Festival has been a favorite since 1956. Festival Commodore James Nutt joins Daquan to talk about the 67-year history of the festival, what you need to know before going and one of his favorite events - the bed races! The Beaufort Water Festival Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.