Dela Darling Podcast

This episode the Darlings get the scoop from newly minted Delaware Enthusiast Susan Sauter, who wrote a letter to Wilmington’s mayor imploring him to explain why she would love it here. Spoiler: She’s only been here 10 months, but is already so ingrained in the food and art scenes that restaurant owners know her by […]

This episode we catch up with Christina Jedra and Jeanne Kuang, reporters at The News Journal. We chat investigative reporting, the importance of local journalism to our community, why we should pay for subscriptions, and even a few stories about Nutmeg’s furry friends. Links & such Choir School of Delaware Delaware Young Professionals Network David […]

The Darlings are giving a news update on the mysterious music heard on the Delaware River, Nutmeg’s new job promotion, and a Delawarean gracing our TV sets this winter.  Then they’re joined by Kristin Lepley, a podcast enthusiast, triathlete, and group fitness instructor. Delaware Charity Challenge Penns Woods Winery Mysterious music has NJ residents looking […]

We’re ringing out 2018 by recapping all of the amazing guests we had on and what it was like to launch and produce the #1 podcast about Delaware during our first year! Links & Such Longwood Gardens The Beehive Frank’s Downhill 5k A Christmas for the Books Delaware Theatre Company Dover International Speedway (Dover Downs […]

This one is six months in the making, folks!  The Darlings are pitching their ideas for “Hallmark Movies Set in Delaware, But Probably Still Filmed in Canada” to Hallmark Movie Expert Kim Guillen.  She helps us workshop and flush out our ideas featuring the beaches, Winterthur, the Monster Mile, and even Punkin’ Chunkin’. Links & […]

We chatted with a Christmas choral expert this episode – Arreon Harley-Emerson, Director of Music and Operations at the Choir School of Delaware.  Arreon changes children’s lives through music, sings Christmas carols with Quattro Voci, and recently celebrated his wedding here in Wilmington!  (We’ve also got a coupon code for you – Sounds of the […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by Amy Watson Bish, more commonly known as That Pie Girl.  Amy is an arts marketer by day and an award winning pie baker by night.  After winning eight awards, including five blue ribbons at the 2018 DE State Fair, she chatted with us about pie baking tips and […]

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Darlings are joined by Jess McIntern, a survivor who inspired her partner Joe Hoddinott to create a photo series featuring underwater photography and #fightlikeJess. Links & such Milburn Orchards Ramsey’s Farm The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell Wilmington native Michael Oosterom is a voice actor and puppeteer […]

This episode the Darlings wanted to talk Delaware legends, so they’re joined by Jen Ferris, a high school history teacher, choir director, beauty queen, and passionate Delaware transplant.  We cover Caesar Rodney, the Wedge, and Jen’s days as Miss Hockessin. Links & Such The Green Turtle Kiku Japanese Steakhouse (sushi) Mikimotos Le Shio Asian Fusion […]

This episode the Darlings are recording from a Subaru and talking about free events.  Then they head into Viva Bowls to chat with owner Kelly Hartranft about her passion for superfoods and smoothie bowls as well as her role as a Delaware Enthusiast who doubles as a Newark small business owner. Links & Such Good […]

The Darlings talk favorite cozy fall activities like apple picking, ghost tours and Poe readings. Later they’re joined by the Iron Maiden Ellen Durkan, an artist turned blacksmith who creates “forged fashion” dresses and headpieces and orchestrates elaborate runway experiences. Links & such Ellen Durkan (Instagram) Sanctions (Delaware Theatre Company) Liquid Alchemy Beverages Harvest Moon […]

A little late, but we’re still here!  As summer winds down, we try to recap all that happened in August and pit Dara against Gretchen Sianni, owner of De La Coeur Cafe, in a “best of DE” listicle game. Links & Such Delaware woman makes bull-riding history at Cowtown Rodeo De La Coeur on Breakfast […]

The Darlings head out of the studio (okay, living room) and hit the #millsummit earlier this month.  They’re sharing their thoughts on the event and the #DelaChats they did throughout the day.

Even though events have moved indoors there are no rain dates for the Darlings!  With the summer half over, they give an update on their summer bucket list and share a conversation with Peter Johnson, a Delawarean in the wilds of Chicago, who is making his mark in the nonprofit world after interning at the […]

The Darlings are joined by Katrina Medoff, an actress and filmmaker making waves with her organization, the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge, and Ryan Catalani, a native Hawaiian turned Delawarean who works for Family Promise of NCC.  Dara & Emily also discuss what parts of DE culture Andrew Shaffer got right and wrong in Hope Never […]

This episode the Darlings are joined by their friend Ken, a true Dela Dude.  We talk about Emily’s hidden passion for drinking beer, Ken’s experiences at Firefly and the fact that Dara has been to almost every DE festival, but doesn’t remember any of them. Links & Such Poke Bros VivaBowls Pachamama DE Mud Run […]

First Dara went to Boston and Emily did Delaware things; then Emily went to Boston and Dara did Delaware things.  Now we're recapping it all and unveiling EVERYTHING we want to do in Delaware this summer.

Our first ever episode guest, the fabulous Meredith Newman, joins us to discuss all things Delaware AND a special feature on the Royal Wedding and our watch party. Links & such Greek Festival Italian Festival Polish Festival Wilmington Flower Market Meredith’s award-winning article on interfaith holidays RBG movie event at Theatre N Bootless Stageworks – […]

Join us for episode 3 of the Dela Darling Podcast as we talk about the Delaware Shakespeare Festival, the Tax Free Comedy Festival, and our experience running in the Delaware Marathon Festival!  (Can you tell Delaware loves a good festival?!) Links & Such Delaware Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing Tax Free Comedy Festival Alyssa […]

We recap what we've been up to including City Restaurant Week, chat about some recent Delaware news, catch up with Emily's mom Kim about Kelsea Johnson's journey on the voice, what we would include on our Wilmington wish list and give you a preview into some great upcoming events.