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

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.

S4. E2. Country Thunder or Country Blunder? Plus Mad Beach Updates

This week on the REAL Salty Podcast, we’re covering everything from fun, feel-good moments to some strong opinions on what’s happening around Mad Beach 😅 We kick things off with Hannah and the now-iconic fruit float 🍓—because honestly, it deserved its own moment. From there, we highlight the Legends Never Die 5K in Madeira Beach—an event that really shows what this community is all about. Then we get into this week’s big question… Country Thunder or Country Blunder? 👀 Let’s just say—we had thoughts. We wrap it up with Tide News, breaking down what’s happening locally—Village Friday, Conversations with the Mayor, and all the daily live music keeping Madeira Beach buzzing 🎶 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 🍹 CHAPTERS: 00:00 – SANDBAR CHATTER 0:33 - Hannah and the Fruit Float 3:32 - Legends Never Die 5k in Madeira Beach 9:17 - Saltbox - Country Thunder or Country Blunder 40:30  - Tide New - Madeira Beach News; Village Friday, Conversations with the Mayor, All the daily live music ---------------------------------------- Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie Give us a follow on our socials: Facebook, Insta & TikTok: REAL Salty Podcast Streaming on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge. Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy. If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.