Tidewater Talk

Co and Brodie
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Get the hyperlocal scoop on everything happening in Hampton Roads with the ultimate V4V podcast! The official podcast of Tidewater brings you the latest local news from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and the entire 757, along with your essential weather updates and practical tips to enhance life in our coastal community. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, our engaging discussions and expert insights will keep you informed and entertained. Tune in and stay connected to the heartbeat of the 757!

  1. Norfolk Union Drama + Tidewater White Sauce + Your Tidewater Weekend

    6D AGO

    Norfolk Union Drama + Tidewater White Sauce + Your Tidewater Weekend

    Good evening, neighbors! In episode 67 of Tidewater Talk, Co and Brodie kick things off with some real talk about presentation nerves and the reminder that most audiences are rooting for you. We dive into a wild local headline: the Norfolk Federation of Teachers leadership shake-up after an investigation into alleged misuse of funds. What happened, what it means for union members, and the bigger questions it raises. For this week’s Strange and Odd of Tidewater, we unravel the mystery of Hampton Roads’ famous (or infamous) Mexican restaurant white sauce, its surprising 1970s Norfolk origins, what’s actually in it, and why we still expect it even if we don’t love it. We round things out with a detailed local weather outlook for the week ahead and a slate of community tips and events across the region. On the neighborhood beat: we rode The Tide to a nearly-empty-but-still-open MacArthur Center, share a Tidewater Tip from Norfolk’s Grilled Cheese Bistro (don’t miss the tomato bisque), and spotlight upcoming happenings. The Virginia Beach Special Welcome Event at the Odundorf Central Library, the Rising Sun Powwow at Mount Trashmore celebrating the Nansemond Indian Nation, and Tidewater Comic Con at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Plus, we answer last week’s question with ideas for taking Mom out. Smithfield and its famed “ham cam,” Red Wing Park, Kiptopeke, and Captain George’s, and ask you this week: are you all-in on the white sauce or still suspicious? Email tips and thoughts to tips@tidewatertalk.com and we’ll feature your notes on a future show.

    29 min
  2. Smithfield Ham Town + Oceanfront Lawsuit + Mother’s Day Weekend in Tidewater

    MAY 6

    Smithfield Ham Town + Oceanfront Lawsuit + Mother’s Day Weekend in Tidewater

    In this week’s Tidewater Talk, I dive into Virginia Beach’s ongoing public safety saga, including the new $10 million lawsuit filed by two people arrested during the Oceanfront curfew—one a resident walking home, the other an independent journalist challenging the idea of “press credentials.” We revisit last year’s carnival cancellation and note this year’s advance notice due to security constraints. I also spotlight Virginia Beach Parks & Rec’s new Fit Pop initiative launching at Red Wing Park, plus a full local weather run-down: warm temps with midweek showers and thunderstorms, cooling by late week, and a sunny Mother’s Day before rain chances return Sunday evening. For our Strange and Odd of Tidewater, I explore Smithfield’s charmingly quirky identity—painted pig statues, a museum-hosted century-old ham with its own “HamCam,” and a town that proudly leans into its history. We wrap with Tidewater Tips for Mother’s Day outings—from brunch options to a Botanical Garden walk-and-talk—and pose our question for next week: Where’s the best place to take your mom (and how was it)?

    27 min
  3. Virginia Beach Curfew Debate + Jet Noise Love + Warm Then Cool Week

    APR 29

    Virginia Beach Curfew Debate + Jet Noise Love + Warm Then Cool Week

    This week on Tidewater Talk, we're talking about the latest developments at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, including business impacts from the curfew and what happens next. Then we switch it up with a Strange and Odd segment about why "Virginia is for Lovers" doesn't mean what you think, and what people in Tidewater actually love, from jet noise to boiled peanuts and everything in between. Plus, spring weather is trying to settle in with warmer days ahead, local events are picking up, and we've got a few Tidewater tips to check out this weekend.

    24 min
  4. Oceanfront Curfew Talks + Lady of the Lake + Sunny Then Rainy Week

    APR 22

    Oceanfront Curfew Talks + Lady of the Lake + Sunny Then Rainy Week

    This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re talking about everything happening at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, from recent incidents to the new curfew and how it’s affecting the area. We also head out to the Great Dismal Swamp for a Strange and Odd story about Lake Drummond and the legend of a ghostly figure seen drifting across the water at night. Plus, spring weather is settling in with warmer days ahead before the rain rolls back in this weekend, and we’ve got a few local events to check out around Hampton Roads.

    36 min
  5. Cape Henry Shipwreck + EMS Blood Program + Warm Spring Week

    APR 15

    Cape Henry Shipwreck + EMS Blood Program + Warm Spring Week

    This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re diving into a strange piece of history sitting just off Cape Henry, a sunken battleship that’s still right there under the water. We also talk about a new EMS initiative bringing blood directly to patients in the field, and why that could make a real difference across Hampton Roads. Plus, it finally feels like spring, warmer weather is here, lawns need mowing, and we’ve got a few local events to check out this weekend.

    28 min
  6. Virginia Beach Vibe District Ride + Drug Bust Story + Warm Sunny Week

    APR 8

    Virginia Beach Vibe District Ride + Drug Bust Story + Warm Sunny Week

    Good evening, neighbors! In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Brodie and Co shake off nap brain and bike bloopers to bring you what’s happening across Coastal Virginia. We break down an eye‑opening local news story out of Portsmouth: the EPA’s upcoming public meeting on the Peck Iron & Metals Superfund site, including recent discoveries of military ordnance and radium‑painted objects, what “Superfund” means, and why this matters to nearby communities. Then we time‑travel to Matthews County for a “Strange Tidewater” stop at the museum’s Medicine on Wheels exhibit—where a horse‑and‑buggy country doctor once made house calls and sometimes got paid in eggs—plus a look at how the general store tied community life together. We round things out with a calm, sunny forecast (cool start, warming to the 80s—and yes, the pollen is relentless), and a stack of Tidewater tips: family‑friendly fun at Virginia Beach’s FFX Theater, Battleship Wisconsin’s 82nd birthday celebration at Nauticus, glassblowing and meditation at the Chrysler Museum, and the Norfolk Tides’ Bark in the Park dates. Question of the week: On the first real warm day, are you headed to the oceanfront, the bay, or the backyard? Tell us on Facebook or email tips@tidewatertalk.com.

    32 min
  7. Suffolk on the Rise and Virginia Beach’s Ranger Debate

    MAR 31

    Suffolk on the Rise and Virginia Beach’s Ranger Debate

    In this week’s Tidewater Talk, Co and I swap stories and local updates across Coastal Virginia. We kick off with a heartfelt farewell to our longtime neighborhood mailman and a quick detour into indoor plant collecting before digging into headlines: Suffolk’s notable population growth, Virginia Beach’s consideration of a park ranger program to ease non-emergency park calls, and a reminder to steer clear of risky social media “challenges.” For our Strange Tidewater segment, we explore the Wells Theatre—its Greek muses, early 1900s design illusions, and lively vaudeville past—plus a bit of friendly AI trivia with my daughter. We wrap with the week’s weather outlook (warm 80s rolling into rain and cooler 60s) and a batch of community tips: the new Tidewater Current intercity bus connections, the oceanfront holiday lights moving to a fully walkable experience, a Lion King ticket giveaway at the Jordan Newby Anchor Branch Library, and an egg hunt in the trees at The Adventure Park by the Virginia Aquarium. Got tips, talent, or time to share? Send us a note at tips@tidewatertalk.com or visit tidewatertalk.com to get involved.

    36 min
  8. From Kemps River to Cape Henry: News, Lore, and Local Happenings

    MAR 24

    From Kemps River to Cape Henry: News, Lore, and Local Happenings

    This week on Tidewater Talk, we’re covering everything from pirate legends to real headlines and a classic Tidewater weather swing. We start with a tough story out of Virginia Beach, where multiple people were injured in a shooting at a car meet near Kempsville. What we know so far and what it says about what’s been happening locally. Then in Strange and Odd, Co takes us back to the early 1700s and the legend of Blackbeard. From Cape Henry to First Landing State Park, we talk buried treasure, pirate signals, and the claim that his story still lingers right here in Hampton Roads. For weather, we’re back in that familiar Tidewater pattern, chilly start, then a quick warm-up into the 70s before rain moves in Friday and temps drop again for the weekend. Plus, local tips including Ainsley’s Angels Heart & Soul 5K, Equi-Kids painting with horses, a horror and pop culture con in Norfolk, and a nighttime flashlight egg hunt in Williamsburg. If you’re in Coastal Virginia, this is your weekly mix of local news, local stories, and a little bit of the strange side of Tidewater. Stay safe, stay curious, and we’ll see you out there.

    26 min
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Get the hyperlocal scoop on everything happening in Hampton Roads with the ultimate V4V podcast! The official podcast of Tidewater brings you the latest local news from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and the entire 757, along with your essential weather updates and practical tips to enhance life in our coastal community. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, our engaging discussions and expert insights will keep you informed and entertained. Tune in and stay connected to the heartbeat of the 757!

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  • Creator
    Co and Brodie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Tidewater Talk