REAL Salty Podcast

S4. E7. | 🌶️ SPICE, TEA & MADEIRA BEACH LIFE | Interview with The Spice & Tea Exchange

On this episode of Real Salty Podcast, we're sitting down with Rob Colwell, Store Manager of The Spice & Tea Exchange at John's Pass in Madeira Beach. Rob takes us behind the scenes of one of the area's most unique and beloved shops, sharing everything from customer favorites and hidden gems to what actually makes a spice "spicy." We explore the incredible variety of spices, seasonings, teas, salts, sugars, and gourmet gifts that have made The Spice & Tea Exchange a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors. We also dive into Rob's personal favorites, hear stories about his long history with owners Brian and Lisa, and learn how their shared passion has helped grow the business into a staple of the Madeira Beach community. Plus, we put Rob through our Real Salty Speed Round, where he reveals some of his favorite local spots and a few things listeners may not expect. And because no episode is complete without it, Stephanie and Caitlin wrap things up with a Tide Check featuring local events, happenings, and adventures around Madeira Beach and John's Pass. ⚓ In This Episode: • What makes a spice spicy? • Customer favorite seasonings and teas • Rob's personal must-have products • The story behind The Spice & Tea Exchange • Business gifts, vacation souvenirs & shipping nationwide • Real Salty Speed Round • Tide Check: Local events and community updates If you're planning a trip to Madeira Beach, looking for the perfect gift, or simply love discovering local businesses, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🌴 Stay Salty. Sip Often. 🎙️ Real Salty Podcast 📍 Madeira Beach, Florida 👍 Like, Subscribe & Follow for more local stories, business spotlights, and beach-town adventures.

S4. E6 | FUN Has a Name: Getting Salty with Max Michalski

This week on the REAL Salty Podcast, Caitlin and Stephanie sit down with one of the most recognizable faces in Madeira Beach—Max Michalski from Parks & Recreation. From how he found his way to Mad Beach, to his journey with Park & Rec, favorite community events, and a few surprising facts you may not know about him, we're getting to know the man who helps bring the FUN to our beach town. Plus, a speed round, local happenings, and your Tide Check featuring Trash Pirates and the Madeira Beach Night Market. CHAPTERS 🏖️ Sandbar Chatter * Getting to Know Max 📦 Saltbox Spotlight * Max's Journey to Madeira Beach * Life in Parks & Recreation * Favorite Community Events * Something You Didn't Know About Max * Speed Round 🌊 Tide Check * Trash Pirates Cleanup * Madeira Beach Night Market * Upcoming Community Events 🎙️ Real talk, beach town opinions, local happenings, and summer energy — all served salty. It’s a little bit of everything—real life, real estate, and real salty opinions—just the way you like it. It’s a mix of community, conversation, and a little bit of everything in between—just another week in Mad Beach. It’s random, it’s real, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from a week in the REAL Salty world. 🌊 Real life. Real estate. Real salty. 🎧 New episodes weekly—don’t forget to like, follow, and share! It’s the perfect mix of local beach life, community happenings, and a little sports talk—all from the perspective of two locals living and working on Florida’s Gulf Coast. If you love Florida living, real estate insight, community updates, and unfiltered conversations, welcome to your people.  👇 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share this episode 🎧 Follow the REAL Salty Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook #RealSaltyPodcast #Gasparilla #BadBunny #MadeiraBeach #TampaBay #FloridaLife #BeachLife #LocalNews #PinellasCounty #FloridaRealEstate #OnlyInFlorida #StaySalty Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s get into it. Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

S4. E5 | Our Summer Era, Saltbox STR in Mad Beach & its Village Friday!

Summer has officially arrived and the girls are fully in their beach era. ☀️🌴 This week on the REAL Salty Podcast, Caitlin and Stephanie kick things off with Memorial Day reflections, summer vibes, and some classic cruise conversations before diving into the unpredictability of Florida weather, random car talk, and sales stories that somehow spiral exactly the way you’d expect. Then it’s time for this week’s Saltbox Topic — the ongoing conversation around short-term rentals in Madeira Beach (“Mad Beach”) and what it could mean for locals, neighborhoods, tourism, and the future vibe of the beach community. To wrap things up, the Tide Check covers everything happening around town including Village Friday, Trash Pirates cleanups, the Summer Market, and updates on Kitty Park. 🎙️ Real talk, beach town opinions, local happenings, and summer energy — all served salty. It’s a little bit of everything—real life, real estate, and real salty opinions—just the way you like it. It’s a mix of community, conversation, and a little bit of everything in between—just another week in Mad Beach. It’s random, it’s real, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from a week in the REAL Salty world. 🌊 Real life. Real estate. Real salty. 🎧 New episodes weekly—don’t forget to like, follow, and share! It’s the perfect mix of local beach life, community happenings, and a little sports talk—all from the perspective of two locals living and working on Florida’s Gulf Coast. If you love Florida living, real estate insight, community updates, and unfiltered conversations, welcome to your people.  👇 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share this episode 🎧 Follow the REAL Salty Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook #RealSaltyPodcast #Gasparilla #BadBunny #MadeiraBeach #TampaBay #FloridaLife #BeachLife #LocalNews #PinellasCounty #FloridaRealEstate #OnlyInFlorida #StaySalty Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s get into it. Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

S4. E4 | We’re Back, Beaches: Hurricane Deadlines, Boat Safety & Mad Beach Updates

📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We’re back, beaches 🌊 after a few weeks of being “a little absentee”… and there’s a LOT to catch up on. From Cinco de Mayo vibes to some real talk in the Saltbox, Caitlin and Stephanie break down the hurricane repair deadlines that every coastal homeowner needs to know—especially here in Madeira Beach. Then it’s time for your Beaches Tide Check 🌴 with updates on: ⚓ Boat Safety Week 🌊 John’s Pass dredging 🏝️ Conversations with the Mayor Whether you live here, invest here, or just love the beach life, this episode keeps you in the loop with what’s happening right now along the coast. 🎧 Full episodes on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow for weekly Tide Checks, local updates & Salty takes 👉 Stay Salty & Sip Often ---------------------------------------- ⏱️ YOUTUBE CHAPTERS: 00:00 🌊 Sandbar Chatter – We’re Back! 00:30 We’ve Been a Little… Absent 😅 03:24 🍹 Cinco de Mayo – Bueno! 06:30 🧂 Saltbox Topic – Hurricane Repair Deadlines 29:32 🌴 Tide Check Begins! 30:00 ⚓ Boat Safety Week 32:00 🌊 John’s Pass Dredging Update 35:00 🏝️ Conversations with the Mayor

S4.E3 | NFL Draft, Madeira Beach Events, Turtles & Trash Pirates | REAL Salty Podcast

After a few weeks away, we’re back behind the mic catching up on everything happening in Madeira Beach, Tampa Bay, and Florida’s Gulf Coast. In this episode of the REAL Salty Podcast, we break down the energy of the NFL Draft, trending pop culture and viral moments, and current entertainment news—including our take on the Michael Jackson docuseries. Then we shift into what matters most—local beach life and community events in Madeira Beach. We talk King of the Beach, Founders Day, and upcoming local happenings, plus highlight the incredible work being done in sea turtle conservation and give a shoutout to the Trash Pirates of Madeira Beach helping keep our coastline clean. We also cover exciting local development news with the upcoming Beachmaker groundbreaking, and of course, dive into our signature Saltbox segment with unfiltered opinions and real talk. If you love: ✔️ Florida beach life ✔️ Tampa Bay events & local news ✔️ Real estate insight ✔️ Pop culture & sports talk ✔️ Unfiltered conversations —you’re in the right place. 🌊 Real life. Real estate. Real salty. 🎧 New episodes weekly — subscribe, follow, and stay connected ---------------------------------------- 👇 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share with your friends 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: REAL Salty Podcast ---------------------------------------- 📍 Chapters: 00:00 – Sandbar Chatter 00:33 – We’re Back! A Few Weeks Away 03:27 – The NFL Draft Experience 06:22 – Pop Culture & Viral Moments 09:29 – Current Events & Entertainment 12:25 – Michael Jackson Docuseries 15:25 – Madeira Beach Events & Community Engagement 19:11 – Saltbox Topic 25:16 – King of the Beach & Founders Day 27:57 – Sea Turtle Conservation & Coastal Crusader 31:19 – Trash Pirates of Madeira Beach 34:59 – Beachmaker Groundbreaking ---------------------------------------- About the Podcast: Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie, the REAL Salty Podcast is your go-to for Florida living, Madeira Beach lifestyle, Tampa Bay real estate, and unfiltered conversations. From beach life and local events to relationships, business, and everything in between—this is real talk with a salty edge.