Charleston In Charge Podcast

Charleston In Charge Podcast

Charleston In Charge is one man's journey into the unknown! Join host Marty Balawkay and his friends from Idiotville Podcast as he navigates his new city: Charleston, SC!

Episodes

August 15, 2022 43 mins

It's Episode 24! Mamba Forever!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

We've been doing so much podcasting!

Mega Millions his $1 Billion!

We debate whether we should continue to play even when the lottery isn't high.

What would we spend our money on, selfishly?

Blake sucks at Poker!

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It's Episode 23! The Michael B. Jordan Episode!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

We've been doing so much podcasting!

Marty discusses the benefits of working on the ocean!

Doug takes an impromptu road trip!

We lightly touch on Roe vs. Wade.

We discuss Top Gun: Maverick!

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May 31, 2022 58 mins

It's Episode 22!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

The mass shootings are out of control!

We discuss making it more difficult for people to obtain a firearm.

People have solutions to ending mass shootings, but they really don't!

Doug is all alone while his family is out of town!

Marty...

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May 12, 2022 67 mins

It's Episode 21! The legal drinking age!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Dill Spears from Idiotville Podcast joins the gang, once again!

We recall our first run-in with "overdoing it".

A Nationwide manhunt comes to an end.

You can't defy the laws of nature!

A "small&q...

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April 24, 2022 36 mins

It's Episode 20! The Barry Sanders Episode!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Doug hits the road with the family!

Travel tip #4!

Doug has difficulties finding a hotel!

Traveling with a pet has its difficulties!

Balawkay & Margot Celebrate Birthday Month!

Dill Spears & Co. ...

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

It's Episode 19! The Joe Montana Episode!....Again?

Zach joins the show and tells us about his travels from Alaska to the Charleston area!

Zach talks about his amazing experiences working for Low Tide Brewing!

This episode's beer break features Low Tide's Invincib...

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Join Marty and Doug as they talk about The Invasion!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

It's Episode 18! The Peyton Manning Episode!

Marty and Doug discuss the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

TikTok permits The World to witness a live invasion.

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February 12, 2022 63 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Joe Rogan is in trouble!

Spotify is under scrutiny!

Doug visits Charleston!

Beer Break featuring Charles Towne Fermentory's Double Dry ...

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January 12, 2022 63 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

A massive winter storm his the Midwest and East Coast!

First travel tip of 2022!

Georgia wins the National Championship!

Beer Break featurin...

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December 21, 2021 73 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Doug receives an anonymous package!

It's Christmas time!

Social Media sucks.

Beer Break featuring Hilton Head Brewing Co. and Reve Brew...

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December 5, 2021 68 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Marty, Margot, and Doug reunite!

It's Thanksgiving! Food is an important topic!

Marty celebrates his 73rd birthday at a San Francisco 49ers game...

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November 13, 2021 60 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Marty and Margot surprise our fellow "Idiots" on Idiotville Podcast in the Great White North!

King Tide makes its presence known in the Lowcountry!<...

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October 30, 2021 57 mins

Join Marty and Doug as they talk all things Charleston...and Florida!

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Former Erie, PA native and good friend, Doug, joins the podcast!

Things we miss about the Great White North. And things we don't miss!

Beer Break with beer from Frothy Beard and Intracoastal!

Local sports are ...

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October 9, 2021 33 mins

Join Marty and Margot as they talk all things Charleston!

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Marty and Margot visit Snafu Brewing for Bingo Night!

Snafu Brewing is on a "cereal" kick!

Marty, Margot, and Maureen sample Indigo Reef's Butter Go Co-Co-Nuts!

Cold beer vs. Room Temperature beer!

We a...

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September 12, 2021 49 mins

Join Marty, Margot, and Chris as they talk all things Hobcaw Brewing!

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Marty and Margot visit Hobcaw Brewing for their 1 Year Anniversary!

We talk September 11th, 20 years later.

Chris, brewer from Hobcaw Brewing, sits in and talks beer!

Palmira Barbecue provides great food! @palmirab...

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Join Marty, Margot, and Melissa as they talk all things Charleston Distilling!

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Melissa sits in and discusses being from "The North"!

Melissa tells us what she loves about working for Charleston Distilling Co.!

We discuss the art of bringing out various flavors in local spirits!
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Join Marty & Margot Balawkay as they talk all things Charleston!

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Marty and Margot talk anxiety/depression and its effect on the mind.

COVID in SC is running rampant!

FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine!

Margot doesn't know who Trogdor is! (Sigh...)

Upcoming events with ...

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August 14, 2021 43 mins

Join Marty, Dill Spears, and Anna Hartvigson as they talk all things Charleston!

South Carolina mandates that you move over!

$23/HR to deliver pizza?!

Strange things we've experienced!

Marty and Margot celebrate 8 years together!

There's a lot more to be heard!

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August 6, 2021 28 mins

Join Marty and Brent N. Liberty, in an abridged episode, as they talk all things Charleston!

They discuss the global heat wave!

North Charleston has a local Olympian!

Trash Sports Takes sits down with Malik Moffett!

Marty has visitors from Ohio!

There's a lot more to be heard!

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July 29, 2021 65 mins

Join Marty, Brent N. Liberty, and Anna Hartvigson as they talk all things Charleston!

They discuss the decision of the State Solicitor in the Jamal Sutherland Case.

The "mask situation" continues.

Brent tried to visit Marty, but ended up in Charleston, WV.

What music makes you want to joyride and put you in your happy place?

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