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Solo Sail: Birthday Magic, Counterfeit Toys Bust

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In this solo-hosted episode of Tidewater Talk, Brodie recaps an unforgettable 18th-birthday celebration for his son—complete with a gentle, sensory-friendly “Happy Birthday,” a surprise Santa visit, and a community that showed up with love from near and far. He then pivots to a local headline: Port of Norfolk officials intercepted nearly $800,000 worth of counterfeit toys, sparking a call for listener insights on how these knockoffs move through the supply chain and impact the region. If you’ve got expertise or stories, send them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Brodie also runs through the week’s weather—unseasonably warm and rainy now, cooling into Thanksgiving with clear skies to follow—and shares Tidewater tips: the Cavalier Resort’s Grand Illumination on Atlantic Avenue this Sunday at 5 PM, and the 511 Virginia site for real-time Hampton Roads traffic and cameras. Last week’s question revisited the Surfin’ Santa 5-Miler tradition, and this week’s prompt asks: what’s the first thing you do in Tidewater when the real cold hits? Thanks for riding along while Co’s on Thanksgiving break, and catch more at tidewatertalk.com.

Intro: Co has an awesome intro! Good evening, neighbors, and welcome to Tidewater Talk. Normally you get both Brodie and Co, but Co is on Thanksgiving vacation, so today it is just Brodie. Do not worry, I will try not to break anything while operating the show alone. We will run through local updates, the weather, and your Tidewater tips, and we will get through this together.

I'M BRODIE and I had a party!

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  • What’s the first thing you do in Tidewater when the real cold weather arrives?

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  • Party!!

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  • And that wraps up this week’s Tidewater Talk. Thanks for keeping me company while Co is off relaxing for Thanksgiving. I hope tonight’s talk gave you something useful or at least something to laugh about. Visit tidewatertalk.com for anything you missed. Have a great week in the 757, and we will catch you next time. Try and top that for a killer show.”
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From 200 Hot Dogs to 2,000 Guests: Tidewater’s Wildest Party Prep

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In this week’s Tidewater Talk, I kick off with party planning chaos for Brogan’s widely invited birthday bash—think 200 hot dogs, popcorn, booths, and maybe Santa and the Grinch—while we cross our fingers that the guest count lands somewhere between 20 and 2,000. We also laugh about battery‑heated sweaters, set the record straight on the “Cool Stuff” store, and confess to neglecting a Tamagotchi. Local headlines include a manatee found in Linkhorn Bay and how to report unusual wildlife sightings, plus Chesapeake’s trash pickup delays and the head‑scratching “daylight savings” explanation. We look ahead to the week’s weather (chilly with scattered rain chances) and note a calm tropical season for our area so far.

Community corner touches on acts of kindness that made our week easier, our new question about Tidewater traditions you never skip, and a heads‑up on major traffic changes around Norfolk’s Maury High School construction—use Cawley or Granby as alternates. For family fun, we spotlight the Model Train Holiday Display at MacArthur Center running through mid‑December. As always, we share Tidewater tips, invite your stories and events, and welcome your time, talent, or treasure to keep the show rolling.

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  • What’s a Tidewater tradition you never skip this time of year?

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  • The Store is called Cool Stuff not Fun Stuff
  • You can get tomagochis at Target too. They're everywhere.

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Tamagotchis, Task Forces, and Tidewater Traditions

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In this cozy, community-centered episode of Tidewater Talk, Co and Brodie kick things off with some laughs about fireplace projects and Tamagotchi nostalgia before turning to local headlines and life in Coastal Virginia. We discuss a tragic e-bike crash, a new e-bike task force forming in Virginia Beach’s District 8, and WalletHub’s rankings that place Virginia Beach and Chesapeake among the nation’s best places for veterans—highlighting strengths in housing stability, job opportunities, and quality of life. We also weigh the pros and cons of a potential plastic bag fee in Virginia Beach and share an updated weather outlook: a chilly start with flurries, then a gradual warm-up into the weekend with breezy spots and plenty of sun.

We wrap with community engagement: last week’s cozy-weather traditions (hello, indoor and outdoor fires!) and next week’s prompt asking who in the Tidewater community has made a difference in your life. For your local calendar, we spotlight Dominion Energy’s Garden of Lights at the Norfolk Botanical Garden (nightly from 5 PM with a mobility shuttle), the Winter Wonderland Train unveiling at MacArthur Square Light Rail Station on November 14 (4–6 PM), and WinterFest at Nauticus opening night on November 14 (6:30–10 PM). Send your tips and stories to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and share the show with neighbors to keep the community conversation going.

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  • Who in the Tidewater community has made a difference in your life lately?

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Seven Words to Stronger Missions: A Nonprofit Playbook for Tidewater

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In this week’s Tidewater Talk, we welcome neighbor and author-consultant Patrick Belcher to dig into the heart of local philanthropy across Coastal Virginia. Patrick shares his journey from sales to the Red Cross to founding PB&J Marcom, why he titled his book “Fundraising is Everything Done Before Asking for Money,” and the unexpected writing exercise—seven-word statements—that helped him shape clearer chapters and now helps nonprofit boards clarify mission. We explore Tidewater’s unique fundraising landscape, from the region’s rich venue options to how relationships power great events, plus creative, year-round ways families can support food pantries and shelters beyond the holiday rush, like drives for socks, underwear, smaller-size clothing, and women’s hygiene products. Patrick also spotlights assistive technology access, foster-care birthday programs, and why asking “How else can we help?” matters. We wrap with local weather, fall vibes, and a few neighborhood tips—from classic cars and coffee to a bargain book sale. Resources mentioned and local tips: organize a neighborhood or school drive using wish lists from area food pantries and shelters; consider socks (including compression socks), underwear, and smaller-size clothing; look for hygiene product drives; check out regional assistive technology and foster-care support organizations; Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s spring food-truck festival; Classic Cars & Coffee at Old Town Farmers Market (Portsmouth, Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m.); Recycled Re-Reads Used Book Sale at Slover Library (Norfolk).

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  • What’s your favorite cozy or comforting Tidewater tradition when the weather turns chilly?

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  • Classic Cars and Coffee
  • Recycled used book sale

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