Bourbon, Fireworks, & Summer Concerts: Celebrating LI250 (LIVE on-site at Twisted Cow Distillery)
About this episode
The episode celebrates the LI250 milestone and 250 episodes of the podcast, featuring discussions on local history, craft beverages, and community stories.
This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, it's a milestone episode as we kick off Long Island's LI250 celebrations while celebrating 250 episodes of the Long Island Tea Podcast! Stacy and Sharon reflect on an exciting week, including recording a special on-location episode at Twisted Cow Distillery, announcing Sharon's new role stepping in as President & CEO of Discover Long Island, and looking ahead to the next chapter for both the organization and the podcast! They also dive into some of the stories shaping summer across Long Island, from the region's growing craft beverage scene and Revolutionary history to fireworks, live music, local food, and the people and places that make Long Island such a special destination. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week's spotlight features Don Ryan, who spent more than 60 years mentoring young athletes through basketball while emphasizing education, character, and community. His influence reached generations of players, including Julius Erving, Ken Chenault, and Steve Mills, and his legacy continues to inspire through the book When Basketball Was a Game. Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing…
People in this episode
Hosts: Stacy, Sharon
Topics covered
- LI250 celebrations
- craft beverage scene
- local history
- summer events
- mentoring in sports
- community impact
Keywords
- Long Island
- LI250
- Twisted Cow Distillery
- Don Ryan
- Northport Historical Society
- craft beverages
- summer concerts
- local food
- mentoring
- basketball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Discover Long Island, Northport Historical Society & Museum
Books & works: When Basketball Was a Game
Places: Long Island, Twisted Cow Distillery
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