We In Lewes
The secret of Lewes Delaware is not its beauty, history, or location, but the people who call it home. Join host Kevin McGuiness as he interviews the men and women who have helped shape the character, culture, and charm of what’s been called the best little town in America. If you’re just curious about the fascinating people who live next door or, more globally, how one small city is using its collective creativity, variety, and courage to build hope for the future, our show is for you. And, we promise, no politicians.
Episodes
Richard is a respected non-profit champion and a successful entrepreneur …..at the same time. That’s right, a true unicorn. His inspiring story is a testament to faith, commitment, and family. He shows that our best chance to turn adversity into a strength, whether its in life, career or business, always starts the same way - standing back up. As Richard explains, it’s not easy, but it’s not meant to be.
Sue Keller's Images of Simplicity pays tribute to the work of famed poet Gilbert Bryan, whose life was defined in part by his experience teaching high school in Lewes. Half of the book is his poetry, accompanied and enhanced by Sue's photography. The other half is a poignant, candid account of three intertwined lives - Gilbert’s, her father’s, and her own - and the town that brought them together. Sue off...
In the second part of his two-part interview, Dr. Jay Donecker talks about the lessons he learned being elected for two four terms as mayor of a small town, the first person ever to be elected who was not born there. It’s a fascinating discussion of the art of leadership, the value of political availability, not talking like a politician, and learning how to listen and to whom. And, perhaps most importantly, never ...
Paul Sparrow loves to tell stories, a love that started in elementary school and has taken him to Television, the Newseum in Washington, D.C., the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, to authoring a landmark book on the War of Words between FDR and Charlies Lindbergh. A fascinating, candid, inside look at the state of the news business, how we got to where we are, and why it should matter to all of us.
In the first part of a two-part interview, Dr. Jay Donecker shares how he used what he learned as a local veterinarian in North Carolina to become a respected clinical researcher, part of a US team sent to England to help combat Hoof and Mouth disease, and play a role in creating a warning system for bioterrorist attacks on the nation’s food supply. The previous government system was based on mailing letters. Someti...
One month, he was traveling the world, taking care of large institutional clients and their executives, while leading a consulting company he co-founded. A month later, he’s helping a young girl learn how to catch her first fish or enabling a family to create a lifelong memory on the water. Matt explains the unusual journey he’s taken to build a new adventure company that takes advantage of the beauty and diversity...
Ron delivers an absolute master class on some of the most critical topics facing our society today. He breaks down the nuances of free speech, the responsibilities we hold as citizens, and the power of writing to shape a community. But it’s not all constitutional law and civic duty. You won't want to miss the wild story of how he actually won a date on national television. It is the perfect blend of deep wisdo...
Our Fourth Season kicks off with a special guest, the indefatigable Mary Alice Kelly, the Committee chair of Lewes 250, an organization charged with celebrating the legacy of the American Revolution and how it continues to shape the Lewes community, the First Town in the First State. A former music industry executive, active member of the DAR, and avid historian, Mak, as she’s known to her friends, opens up about th...
A final episode for the year with a live audience at Kindle Restaurant with guests from our third season including Bill Collick, Dr. Kathy Henn, Jim Semivan, Ed Zygmonski, Dick Bryan, Dr. Kevin Mallinson, Lisa Graff, Hillary Summerbell, Mike DiPaolo, Matt Carter, Jenn Wagner, Ed Paterline, Bill Hicks, Bob Rabatsky, Jay Donecker, and Shook. A funny, personal, irreverent conversation among 18 people sitting around a b...
Four men, each successful in their own right, open up about a life stage that if you’re lucky, is inevitable - being retired. A candid discussion of what they expected, what they learned, the challenges, and the fun of no longer being traditionally employed. All have found a way to give back. All are busy; all are doing what they like. And, yes, all are still laughing, which isn’t a real surprise when you consider...
Larry Franz has always gotten things done. While working in a factory, he became the local union’s president, used the extra money to pay for college, and negotiated the best CBA his members had ever won. At the Pentagon, one of the toughest bureaucracies in the country, generals relied upon him to navigate through all the egos and red tape and make their plans happen. Now retired, from his bench on 2nd street, L...
Tucked under sand and towered over by trees inside Cape Henlopen State Park, Ft. Miles was once an active military base from World War II through the Cold War and into the Vietnam War. Ed Paterline, Fort Miles Historical Association Board Member, takes us through the fort’s storied history and how a determined group of volunteers, mostly retired, turned an abandoned piece of history into a remarkable museum through...
18 Major League Baseball Clubs have been sent home, another notch on their annual misery belts. Have your fan dreams been squashed; your hope destroyed, while the usual clubs march on? Ready to give up? Don’t. You can keep hold of your annual fixation with failure and still root for a winner - the Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club. They play by 1860s rules. Nine players. Nine innings. Three outs. No gloves. Outs on ...
Co-founders Steve Esfandiari, Matt DiSabatino, and Kevin McGuiness were unburdened by knowledge, experience, or a good premise for a podcast when they released their first episode back in May 2023. What they did have was an interesting town filled with interesting people. They hoped that would be enough. At least they got that right. A candid look back at what they learned, who’d be listening, and the power of giv...
Jenn Wagner is a local artist working in multiple mediums. She describes herself as a metal worker who also paints and makes jewelry. She attended 12 different schools growing up, as her family moved around the country and the world. She followed a traditional business path, getting her MBA from Rice University, then lived with her husband in Budapest and Paris. After a serious boating accident made a normal off...
Mike DiPaolo has spent over 25 years working with non-profits, helping make them and the communities they serve more effective and impactful. He helped steer the Lewes Historical Society into prominence, and today is helping the Delaware Community Foundation improve and better coordinate charitable activities throughout the state. He’s won national and state awards for his public service. When awarding him the pre...
What would your life be like if you couldn’t read? Think about school, getting a job, so much of your daily life. Hillary Summerbell has dyslexia. She can’t read like most people. Not just books or textbooks. She couldn’t even read road signs, let alone use a computer. But, Hillary doesn’t give up. She finds solutions. She used the talents she had - an amazing eye for design and colors - and built a multi-million d...
Imagine a life where your work involves kayaking with dolphins, dressing as you like (shoes and shirts are optional), and only answering to the person staring at you in the mirror. Matt Carter created a career built around what he loves - showing people how to stay healthy, have fun playing outdoors, and relishing the simple joys in life like sitting around a beach fire doing absolutely nothing. It allowed him to ...
Lisa Graff is well known for creating and performing her own one woman shows based upon her insightful and humorous take on life. Accompanied by musicians Holly Lane and John Flynn, she has created, starred and produced The Benefits of Aging …Uncensored; Secrets to a Long Marriage and Other Myths; and Chicago is My Kind of Town, to name a few. Known for her wit, bluntness, and courage, Lisa has always been willing ...
With the July 4th holiday only days away, we wanted to share part of a prior episode with Russ Palmer. He talks about how the town’s fireworks extravaganza got started, how it’s funded, where you can sit and watch, and other key logistical information.
This is a big city fireworks party in a small town. It’s all privately funded, so donations are always welcome. Visit Go Fourth Lewes and give what you can.
And remem...
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