Sharkey's Place: Poseidon Adventure!

About this episode

The episode explores the community's grief over the loss of Poseidon, a beloved blue lobster, and the personal stories surrounding this event.

Show Notes: Sharkey’s Place – Season 2, Episode 2: "Sharkey's Poseidon Adventure" The morning after Thanksgiving brings a somber mood to Milbridge as the community mourns a local legend. While the holiday provided some much-needed rest for the staff, a sudden loss at the Inky Squid sends shockwaves through the regulars at Sharkey’s. In this episode: A Legend Lost: Aiden and Caiden arrive at Sharkey’s in a state of grief to announce the passing of Poseidon, the famous blue lobster that lived in the Inky Squid’s tank for twenty years. Augusta Bound: The crew learns the tragic details of Poseidon’s demise—a failed transfer to a new restaurant in Augusta where the "inland people" couldn't maintain the proper pH levels. Motherly Meddling: Myra struggles with "the witch" (her son Ethan’s girlfriend, Isabel), as the young couple prepares to head to Cape Elizabeth for the holiday. The Woodsman of Cape Elizabeth: Myra recounts a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner featuring a "gorgeous" estate, a dry turkey, and the high-speed pursuit of "Wally the Woodsman" across the Godspeed family lawn. Eternal Gaze: Captain Gordon finds a way to keep Poseidon’s memory alive, leading a ceremonial "Sky, Salt…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Regan

Topics covered

• loss
• community
• holiday
• memorial
• family dynamics
• local legends

Keywords

• Poseidon
• blue lobster
• Milbridge
• Thanksgiving
• Inky Squid
• community mourning
• family
• memorial toast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inky Squid

Places: Milbridge, Augusta, Cape Elizabeth, Godspeed family lawn

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