Will You Be My Neighbor?

When it's 95 degrees outside in July, RiverTown's thoughts turn to the cool fall breezes and incredible neighborhood parties, specifically HalloCrawl! It's planning time, and Benjie Rhodus brings us the latest to ensure that 2026 does not disappoint!Two, count 'em, two Drinks of the Week courtesy of our beer mule Andrew Bushnell.Flock cameras are in the RT spotlight again for Get Your Popcorn Ready! and Savannah, GA is represented in the return of the Beyond RiverTown segment.

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 in a tragic neighborhood accident.This is our 97th episode, and we are planning a special treat for number 100 coming in late August - can you guess what it may be?

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 event, his invitation to dinner in the Rose Garden, upcoming legislation on e-bikes, and an overview of calls for service in the RiverTown community.

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 of Drawers North Florida, a new venture led by Beth and Dan Davis, will soon be entering the market to serve RiverTown and beyond. Beth joins the show to give a preview of the home services offered by Art of Drawers.Chris Parker, drummer for DialUp Noise and dj for the party, joins us to share what we can expect from his rock and roll group's live performance.

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.Brian Butch, Brian McGuffin, Cole Slate and Jason (JT) Thomas join Dan and Todd in this fun episode.

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 St. John's County during the Get Your Popcorn Ready! segment.

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 fun episode includes an insightful guest interview, a HalloCrawl near-miss as the Popcorn topic, and the surprisingly high-scoring Orange Crush as the DOTW. We also pay homage to hard working Steve Cassidy in the What's Good in the Hood segment.

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 little compare and contrast between compliments and complaints.And be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday May 30th since we are firming up plans for the 3rd annual WYBMN Anniversary Party, presented by the link.

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 of lots of tasty treats from Meg's craft kitchen. John also provides the Drink of the Week, with a liquor that WYBMN had not yet sampled.

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 Popcorn Ready! covers a recent trend of increased incidents from some 'rapscallions' on the loose. Avery Tilsworth inspired the DOTW, a layered Hawaiian Seabreeze, which turned out to be quite a refreshing concoction despite being Todd's first ever attempt at mixing a cocktail.

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 Boyer for his beer mule services!Get Your Popcorn Ready! pulls the curtain back on the plans for the 3rd annual WYBMN anniversary party.

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 topic of Get Your Popcorn Ready, and we also give a well deserved shout-out to Sheriff Rob Hardwick and the men and women of the St. John's County Sheriff's Office for an impressive accomplishment in 2025.

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 Popcorn Ready! breaks some sad news about one of the podcast hosts.All this and more in the 2026 kickoff episode.Find more about Tom's books at yourjourneyofbeing.com and noknownheirs.com.

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 [email protected], 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 Fireball treat. Get Your Popcorn Ready lights up the neighborhood, with new traffic signals and a plethora of homes snazzily decorated for the holidays.And don't forget, join us for the WYBMN happy hour to get the new year off to a good start on Friday, January 2nd at 4 pm.

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 explores a recent spate of teen pyrotechnicians in the neighborhood.

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 proceeding.

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 (Landings - Lindsey Mahoney and Brian Mefford)

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 the guys like it, or don't.The return of a long lost segment Beyond RiverTown takes us to Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island and attempts to answer the question of 'what exactly is a hamlet?'.

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 concoction.Get Your Popcorn Ready! focuses on the travails of the participation trophy generation and how that impacts tough life lessons for children. DOTW continues the ice cream theme with Dan's impromptu creation - the Chocolate Drop. It may look like swamp water, but it tastes better than it looks!

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 'Masterfully' guides us through a few holes of a famous course, shares a bit about his background in the golf industry, and treats us like emperors with a sake toast before a club was swung!DOTW continues the golf theme with a surprisingly well received Spiked Arnold Palmer, and our popcorn segment tackles the misuse of RiverTown amenity cards.You can book lessons at Ken's Caddy Shack by visiting their Facebook page, calling him at 469.625.6532 or simply dropping by 90 Wambaw Drive in The Settlement.

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 12489 San Jose Blvd, suite 3 behind Sonny's BBQ just north of the Julington Creek Bridge.Get Your Popcorn Ready! (popcorn, we're talking about popcorn, are you kidding me!?) discusses the challenges of ingress/egress at the recently opened Hallowes Cove Academy, and we pay a bit of homage to another fledgling podcast with our Drink of the Week choice.All that, plus not one but two AI generated songs about WYBMN are included in this week's episode!

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 about plans for the school year and how the community can support the new school. Head football coach Anthony Darring Jr. and assistant coach Jeff Ellrich share their expectations for the fall season and some insight to the leadership skills and gridiron prowess that the Hurricanes are already exhibiting.All that, plus another New England craft IPA and an unbelievable Get Your Popcorn Ready topic are included in this episode.

RT Raves, a creative portable venue company, describes their scope of offerings on tonight's show. Take it from WYBMN, these guys really deliver a quality experience! Contact Christian or Seth at rtraves.com, 904.326.3697 (904.32RAVES), or via e-mail ([email protected] [email protected]) for all of your party venue needs.Mead is featured in the Drink of the Week, and an AI pop quiz reveals how precious little we all know about world geography!

Randy Miller of Ancient City Estate Liquidators tells us about the estate sale industry, which can likely be of service to all of us in due time. Find out about upcoming sales or contact Randy if you need to plan a sale for a loved one at ancientcityestateliquidators.com.Our Drink of the Week gets us out of our comfort zone for the Spiced Bourbon Cream Iced Latte, which meets with mixed results. You may be surprised by who gives it the highest score!Get Your Popcorn Ready and an AI generated eBay quiz round out this episode.

Artificial Intelligence is the topic of the day in this episode, featuring Nate Robinson of reicloudsolutions.com. Reach out to Nate to get on the list for his upcoming classes about AI, in order to position you or your children for a future that will leverage this burgeoning technology. Duval Light is our Drink of the Week, which may or may not have been involved in the scenario covered in Get Your Popcorn Ready!

The RiverTown trademark has been a hot topic over the last few months, with plenty of opinions expressed. Victoria Abolafia, holder of the trademark issued by the state of Florida, joins the show to share their perspective, intent, and experience.

Budding entrepreneur Olivia (Liv) Llave is our guest in this episode centered around the championship game of the RiverTown Freeballers Kickball League. Liv shares about her bartending service and her first year as a real estate agent. The hosts attempt to deliver play by play commentary for an exciting game between the Ballbarians (Homestead) and Boozy Bandits (Settlement) that wasn't decided until the last inning.To contact Liv for a bartending gig or your real estate needs, contact her at 352.474.3623. You can also visit livsellsfl.com for a look at her listings.

When our listeners request guests that can talk about financial planning, we get guests that know financial planning! Anthony Pizzi and Riley Jarrell from Northwestern Mutual join us to kick off our third season, and discuss a broad scope of investment, insurance, and risk mitigation solutions to help you with your financial needs. Both residents of RiverTown, they simply invite you to a conversation to discuss your unique needs. Along with a couple of familiar segments, the season three opener also contains the debut of a new segment - 'AI Asks'. We welcome your ideas for future topics to include in this fun new segment.Anthony can be reached at 904.598.3575 and Riley' phone number is 863.608.1011. Reach out to these gentlemen if you are curious about how your financial future can be provided for.

We've asked our sponsors to give us a short sound bite about their business and why they sponsored our party. Make sure you join us this Saturday May 3rd at the Riverhouse!

This episode includes hints interspersed throughout to help you find the hidden microphones, unlocking a BOGO raffle ticket opportunity for the May 3rd party. And speaking of the party, this entire episode is designed to get you all the information you need about what to expect. Don't miss out on the best RiverHouse event of the entire year!

Children's author Becky Cummings joins the podcast as our guest, which is perfect because she is used to dealing with childish behaviors! Becky shares about her background as a teacher, her inspiration to write children's books, and her next big goal of opening a holistic and conscious learning academy for K-8 students this fall.You can find Becky's books on Amazon or at authorbcummings.com, and find out about the new school at freekidsacademy.com.Our Drink of the Week comes all the way from Sorrento, Italy and is very well received by the hosts. Get Your Popcorn Ready! takes a bite out of a controversial neighborhood topic, and the hosts recap a great day at the RiverClub for the Rockabilly on the River event.Todd and Ryan square off on a pop-quiz to demonstrate who paid closer attention to Dan's recent sabbatical trip.

Umm, not really sure what to say about this episode. The Dan Missing Fatigue has set in. Not only did Ryan and Todd not secure a guest for this episode, they didn't make an agenda. On top of that they thought it would be a good idea to do it live, from Dan's driveway! In hopes people would show up they sat in the driveway and waited. Tune in to find out if anyone show up to the debauchery of an episode.

In this episode, Todd and Ryan come armed with an outline — and trust us, they need it. They're joined by a guest host, dive into an enLIGHTening popcorn topic, and even take a call from a "long-time listener, first-time caller" who’s been waiting for this moment their whole life (probably).With Dan off gallivanting around Europe, who better to join the fun than David McGuffin — a guy with over 20 years of experience planning European tours? David spills the tea (or maybe some espresso) on how he built his travel business and shares tips that’ll make you want to pack your bags immediately.Spring break plans? Exterior Lighting Debate? European adventures? This episode’s got it all.

We sat down with Scott Setaro who runs Rolling Dough. He tells us about his plans to bring authentic New York Style bagels to NE Florida. We also learn about Pizza Cones, which are also available. Something seams to be missing during this episode and Todd and Ryan try to figure it out. Disorganization and chaos ensue. However they knew they had to do a Popcorn Segment about the controversy over two little letters, TM. There is some discussion about hockey, as well as the upcoming 2nd Annual Inaugural WYBMN Party. Listen in and try to figure out what is missing from this episode!

Recorded on location at the new Shores Fine Wine & Spirits - RiverTown, we discuss all that the store has to offer with our friendly host Alexis. We venture into our first foray with whiskey as the Drink of the Week, sampling Traveller and Old Forester.Get Your Popcorn Ready! covers the recent upbraiding that occurred to a neighborhood visitor on the walking paths, and the current status of the sidewalk stencils.Other episode highlights - HighPoint residents John and Leigh Ann Stone stop by to say hello, and Todd eats a dog biscuit.

We continue to provide useful tips for the new year - this episode focuses on estate planning with attorney Chris Leddy. Stop talking about getting your affairs in order and take care of business by contacting Chris ([email protected]) for a free consultation. Popcorn covers the scourge of cars driving on the golf cart paths, Todd delivers a pop quiz about Super Bowl halftime shows, and the hosts announce preliminary details about the second anniversary party.

New year, new you! If you are in or planning to be in the job market, our guest Brad S. provides great advice from his decades long career in the search/recruiting industry. Brad shares insights about what works and what doesn't work, including a fun review of the resumes of Ryan, Todd and Dan. Drink of the Week features gifts from New Hampshire, courtesy of friend of the show Andrew Bushnell. Get Your Popcorn Ready provides a caution about DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) and the epidemic of ruined engines, and Beyond RiverTown discusses the plethora of Mexican cuisine options in our area.

Kick off 2025 with a deep dive into Home Owner's Associations and property management topics with our guest Adam Veale of Stellar Property Management. Adam explains some of the things about HOAs that drive residents crazy, and also shares his guidance on some week 18 football parlays. What would a New Year episode be without some predicitons for 2025? The guys assess what may be ahead for RiverTown in the coming 12 months, and Todd delivers a themed pop quiz.

Similar to those documentaries about the Beatles and Rolling Stones in the recording studio, only MUCH different, enjoy this snippet of Todd playing well for 10 minutes then trying to teach Dan and Ryan how to pound the skins.

Recorded live from the 8th Annual Hope for Lillian Grace Reindeer Run, this episode includes a chat with jolly old Saint Nick himself! Continuing with the Christmas theme, the guys discuss the recent disappointment in holiday decor in the Get Your Popcorn Ready! segment, and cover all of the great holiday-themed neighborhood festivities in You Must Be New Here. Details about the WYBMN Christmas celebration are shared in this episode, and there is also a breaking news segment, celebrating a milestone moment in the life of a podcast host.

Hear the powerful story of Lillian and Quinn Ball, the inspirations behind the 8th Annual Hope for Lillian Grace Reindeer Run event, and how you can support this fantastic family by participating in a fun event! Jamie and Joe Ball join this episode to share their journey, reflect on the highs and lows of their family experience with ARPKD, and debate who among them is the better fantasy football manager. In this Thanksgiving week episode, the hosts enjoy Boozy Hot Chocolate as the Drink of the Week and discuss license plate readers in the Get Your Popcorn Ready! segment. And there is not just one, but TWO pop quizzes for your entertainment.

Multiple lacrosse state championship and coach of the year award winner Meg Jackowiak is our guest this week, sharing history about the Bartram Trail High School girl's lacrosse team and the youth development program GrizzliesLaxClub.com. Drink of the Week is Luminescence from Florida Avenue Brewing Company, tying in with the Beyond RiverTown segment about cruising.

The future of our nation is at stake, but don't worry - the Will You Be My Neighbor? guys are here to help us through a significant presidential transition. You can count on us!

Another one is in the books - join us as we recap the world's largest adult neighborhood Halloween party in the world: HalloCrawl 2024! The hosts review the top stops, noteworthy costumes, and even deliver a Get Your Popcorn Ready! segment that covers some of the escapades from the event. Also, a new Drink of the Week has ascended to the top spot - hear all about Ryan's rendition of the Bushwacker (credit to Brian Butch) as it delivers a huge rating!

RiverTown resident Chris Parker joins us, along with the founding bandmate of BeefHammer, Dan Foskey. We enjoyed talking about the local music scene with the drummer and bassist of this band that focuses on 90s and 2000s alternative and hard rock. Chris and Dan tell us how the band came to be named, their current gigs and future plans, and even the potential to play at the RiverClub amphitheater at some point! We've often heard it said that there only needs to be one bad incident for people to take the teens driving golf carts problem seriously, and guess what? That incident has occurred, as covered in Get Your Popcorn Ready! We also throw in a mulligan about some golfing teens at the RiverHouse.

We return to our roots in this episode, celebrating some of our favorite things about living in RiverTown! Epic parties and events, the sense of community, the buzzing around of golf carts, and so much more to love about the place many of us call home. Let us know in the poll option what you like most about living in this amazing community. Get Your Popcorn Ready! covers safety and security at Publix, and Todd delivers a spooky pop quiz for Ryan and Dan.