Dela Darling Podcast

This episode’s been a long time coming!  Charlie Vincent of SpurImpact (Delaware Charity Challenge, #MILLSUMMIT) joins the Darlings to talk about spurring an impact in Delaware and working with many nonprofits to realize their visions.  We also talk about more restaurants with fireplaces and reflect on the 2019 #MILLSUMMIT. Guest Charlie Vincent Spur Impact Innovincent […]

This episode the Darlings are flying solo and sharing holiday news, their favorite local traditions, Dara’s Holiday Hair, and where to shop for your favorite Delaware Enthusiasts…or just the Enthusiasts’ friends and families.  They even discuss the ideal way to organize a Delaware shaped cheese & charcuterie board. Upcoming Events Coverdale Farm Preserve pasture-raised turkey […]

The Unpaid Interns step it up this episode and carry on quite the conversation with our guest Cheryl McClea, an animal communicator.  Cheryl explains discovering this ability, how she uses it to talk to people’s pets, animals in shelters, and even those who are no longer with us. Honorable mentions: Christmas pop-up bar Blitzen by […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by Stacie Maheurin, Director at Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm, and Ellen Weiner, a local storyteller who helps put on Greenbank’s Folklore Fridays events.  We get the inside scoop on Greenbank’s history and events, as well as how important it is to connect with a community through living history […]

The Darlings don’t even have time to catch up with each other because they’re too busy catching up with Missy & Jeremy Hall, two comic who live in Delaware but tour nationally.  We chat dad jokes vs. mom humor, whether it’s okay to joke about a man’s height and a woman’s age, M&J’s new podcast […]

Bear with us on this field trip episode!  We went on location to the Tilton Mansion, home of the University & Whist Club.  First we’re joined by Danielle Bouchat-Friedman to learn about the Dr. James Tilton & the mansion, as well as some upcoming events open to the public.  Then we head to the bar […]

After a summer vacation hiatus, the Darlings catch up about eating burgers, running races, and local news.  Then Emily chats with Emily Dolan, a Delawarean in the Wild who is pursuing a professional soccer career in Europe. Links & such Delaware Burger Battle @burger.buff Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon Delcastle Park Jack A. Markell Trail (JAM) […]

First the Darlings give a quick recap of the #MILLSUMMIT, then get right into it with Jake Buchler & Pierson Roenke of Sussex County brand Delaware Apparel.  The guys tell us about growing up in Sussex County, starting the company, and what’s ahead, as well as test the Darlings in a DE trivia game. Links […]

This episode is done in reverse!  First, the Darlings are joined by Julie Macedo, owner of Well By Nature, and her interns Forest & Ruckus.  Then they head over to Truly Yoga in Pike Creek for Julie’s moon circle.  Finally they wrap up the episode by giving you all the details about the moon circle […]

In their first ever BONUS episode, the Darlings are joined by New York Times Bestselling author Andrew Shaffer.  Last year Shaffer released Hope Never Dies, the first novel in his Obama Biden mystery series.  This summer he’s back with the sequel Hope Rides Again, this time set in Chicago over St. Patrick’s Day. Purchase Hope […]

This one’s a two-fer!  The Darlings are joined by Claris Park, who is portraying the role of Sir Hugh Evans in this month’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, and David Stradley, Delshakes’ Producing Artistic Director.  We get some sneak peeks of the show and Emily and David battle it out to see who […]

To continue their summer reading themed month, the Darlings are joined by local author David Teague and chat about local open mics, being a pantser and becoming a plotter, writing with a partner, and what it’s like to be an author in a small community. Links & such Delaware State Parks passes, tags, and fees […]

Emily and Dara finally get to geek out on an entire episode about libraries.  New Castle Public Library mavens Sara and Nicole dish on summer reading recommendations, upcoming programming, and all the great work our public libraries are doing in the community. Links & such We’ll Tri Anything Podcast Brunch Club Wilmington Hagley Winterthur Brandywine […]

The Darlings are joined by the oft name-dropped Lisa P.  The ladies catch up on Delaware news (we’re looking at you Kono and Dogfish), summer festival plans, and gripping true crime podcasts. Links & such Delaware native making legal point by squatting in City University of New York dorm Oh yes or oh no? Pizza […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go from a 5,500 SF Delaware home to a 500 SF RV traveling the country?  Jenn & Keith, known as the Empty Nest Nomads, took to the road last year and are hitting 42 of the 50 states, trying to find their next home. Links […]

The Darlings took a field trip to Dover with stops at Style Encore, House of Coffi, and Bel Boutique.  At the chicest recording studio yet, The Loocke, SamanthaStyled and SincerelySteele join the ladies to talk blogging, fashion, and all things Dover. Links & Such Style Encore Samantha Styled (IG, FB, Pin) Sincerely Steele (IG, FB, […]

The Darlings are joined by Hot Breakfast!, the premier acoustic Delaware dork-rock power duo of Jill Knapp and Matt Casarino.  The duo tells us how they met, how they became Hot Breakfast!, and we even play a little Denny’s or Delaware Local? game with them. Links & Such Hot Breakfast! Blue Rocks Margie Mays Reflects […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by Rick Hidalgo, a local artist and owner of RH Gallery in Hockessin.  He gives all the behind the scenes details of putting together two shows at the DE Contemporary – “Blackout,” a show of his own work, and “The Fire Theft,” a show of 13 other artists’ work […]

This episode’s a classic!  Emily tells bad jokes, Dara laughs anyway, Laura Wilburn of Urban Bike Project tells us about growing up biking in DE and then getting involved in a nonprofit and committing to a car-free lifestyle, and Nutmeg is appalled when she finds out she shares a birthday with the Delaware Museum of […]

Unpaid Intern Nutmeg is back in the studio welcoming Mike Mekailek, who has degrees in chemistry, art history, music (general!), and voice & opera. He works in patron relations for the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, plays organ, sings baritone, and is allergic to grapes, so we share some beer with him. Links and Such ‘Hold on […]

This episode the Darlings get the scoop from newly minted Delaware Enthusiast Susan Sauter, who wrote a letter to Wilmington’s mayor imploring him to explain why she would love it here. Spoiler: She’s only been here 10 months, but is already so ingrained in the food and art scenes that restaurant owners know her by […]

This episode we catch up with Christina Jedra and Jeanne Kuang, reporters at The News Journal. We chat investigative reporting, the importance of local journalism to our community, why we should pay for subscriptions, and even a few stories about Nutmeg’s furry friends. Links & such Choir School of Delaware Delaware Young Professionals Network David […]

The Darlings are giving a news update on the mysterious music heard on the Delaware River, Nutmeg’s new job promotion, and a Delawarean gracing our TV sets this winter.  Then they’re joined by Kristin Lepley, a podcast enthusiast, triathlete, and group fitness instructor. Delaware Charity Challenge Penns Woods Winery Mysterious music has NJ residents looking […]

We’re ringing out 2018 by recapping all of the amazing guests we had on and what it was like to launch and produce the #1 podcast about Delaware during our first year! Links & Such Longwood Gardens The Beehive Frank’s Downhill 5k A Christmas for the Books Delaware Theatre Company Dover International Speedway (Dover Downs […]

This one is six months in the making, folks!  The Darlings are pitching their ideas for “Hallmark Movies Set in Delaware, But Probably Still Filmed in Canada” to Hallmark Movie Expert Kim Guillen.  She helps us workshop and flush out our ideas featuring the beaches, Winterthur, the Monster Mile, and even Punkin’ Chunkin’. Links & […]

We chatted with a Christmas choral expert this episode – Arreon Harley-Emerson, Director of Music and Operations at the Choir School of Delaware.  Arreon changes children’s lives through music, sings Christmas carols with Quattro Voci, and recently celebrated his wedding here in Wilmington!  (We’ve also got a coupon code for you – Sounds of the […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by Amy Watson Bish, more commonly known as That Pie Girl.  Amy is an arts marketer by day and an award winning pie baker by night.  After winning eight awards, including five blue ribbons at the 2018 DE State Fair, she chatted with us about pie baking tips and […]

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Darlings are joined by Jess McIntern, a survivor who inspired her partner Joe Hoddinott to create a photo series featuring underwater photography and #fightlikeJess. Links & such Milburn Orchards Ramsey’s Farm The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell Wilmington native Michael Oosterom is a voice actor and puppeteer […]

This episode the Darlings wanted to talk Delaware legends, so they’re joined by Jen Ferris, a high school history teacher, choir director, beauty queen, and passionate Delaware transplant.  We cover Caesar Rodney, the Wedge, and Jen’s days as Miss Hockessin. Links & Such The Green Turtle Kiku Japanese Steakhouse (sushi) Mikimotos Le Shio Asian Fusion […]

This episode the Darlings are recording from a Subaru and talking about free events.  Then they head into Viva Bowls to chat with owner Kelly Hartranft about her passion for superfoods and smoothie bowls as well as her role as a Delaware Enthusiast who doubles as a Newark small business owner. Links & Such Good […]

The Darlings talk favorite cozy fall activities like apple picking, ghost tours and Poe readings. Later they’re joined by the Iron Maiden Ellen Durkan, an artist turned blacksmith who creates “forged fashion” dresses and headpieces and orchestrates elaborate runway experiences. Links & such Ellen Durkan (Instagram) Sanctions (Delaware Theatre Company) Liquid Alchemy Beverages Harvest Moon […]

A little late, but we’re still here!  As summer winds down, we try to recap all that happened in August and pit Dara against Gretchen Sianni, owner of De La Coeur Cafe, in a “best of DE” listicle game. Links & Such Delaware woman makes bull-riding history at Cowtown Rodeo De La Coeur on Breakfast […]

The Darlings head out of the studio (okay, living room) and hit the #millsummit earlier this month.  They’re sharing their thoughts on the event and the #DelaChats they did throughout the day.

Even though events have moved indoors there are no rain dates for the Darlings!  With the summer half over, they give an update on their summer bucket list and share a conversation with Peter Johnson, a Delawarean in the wilds of Chicago, who is making his mark in the nonprofit world after interning at the […]

The Darlings are joined by Katrina Medoff, an actress and filmmaker making waves with her organization, the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge, and Ryan Catalani, a native Hawaiian turned Delawarean who works for Family Promise of NCC.  Dara & Emily also discuss what parts of DE culture Andrew Shaffer got right and wrong in Hope Never […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by their friend Ken, a true Dela Dude.  We talk about Emily’s hidden passion for drinking beer, Ken’s experiences at Firefly and the fact that Dara has been to almost every DE festival, but doesn’t remember any of them. Links & Such Poke Bros VivaBowls Pachamama DE Mud Run […]

First Dara went to Boston and Emily did Delaware things; then Emily went to Boston and Dara did Delaware things.  Now we're recapping it all and unveiling EVERYTHING we want to do in Delaware this summer.

Our first ever episode guest, the fabulous Meredith Newman, joins us to discuss all things Delaware AND a special feature on the Royal Wedding and our watch party. Links & such Greek Festival Italian Festival Polish Festival Wilmington Flower Market Meredith’s award-winning article on interfaith holidays RBG movie event at Theatre N Bootless Stageworks – […]

Join us for episode 3 of the Dela Darling Podcast as we talk about the Delaware Shakespeare Festival, the Tax Free Comedy Festival, and our experience running in the Delaware Marathon Festival!  (Can you tell Delaware loves a good festival?!) Links & Such Delaware Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing Tax Free Comedy Festival Alyssa […]

We recap what we've been up to including City Restaurant Week, chat about some recent Delaware news, catch up with Emily's mom Kim about Kelsea Johnson's journey on the voice, what we would include on our Wilmington wish list and give you a preview into some great upcoming events.

Our inaugural episode in which we tell the podcast origin story, discuss the merits of the 1987 film Mannequin, update the public on wacky Delaware news, drool over new and upcoming restaurants, and highlight some must-attend upcoming events.