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License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast

Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville
Margaritaville At Sea Islander
Games
Social Interaction
Cruise Travel
Hollywood
Travel
St. Barts
Manatee Conservation
Nachos
Ketchup
Darius Rucker
UB40
Balboa Island
Karaoke
Vacation
Music
Save the Manatee Club
Texas

The Margaritaville Podcast is your weekly, 30-minute escape! Join longtime friends and tropical lifestyle enthusiasts, Ryan Middledorf and Patrick McDonald as they bring you engaging conversations from eclectic personalities and explore ways to live the Margaritaville lifestyle each and every day.

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Latest Episodes

This week on the show, Ryan and Patrick chat with Patrick O'Neill, the Public Affairs and Outreach Lead for the ISS National Lab about his incredible work with the International Space Station and how the Margaritaville Mission Patch came to be.

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Nadirah Shakoor joins Ryan and Patrick for her second appearance on the podcast. Together, they talk about her new music and the new tour with the Coral Reefer Band.

Check out dates now! coralreeferband.com/pages/tour

This week on the show, Josh Horowitz joins Patrick and Ryan to talk about the art of interviewing, whether Robert Pattinson is psychic and his new show, Who's a Good Guest? Check it out now on YouTube!

This week on the show, the one and only "Dangerous" Doyle Grisham joins Ryan and Patrick for an incredible conversation about his early days in Nashville and some of the first Buffett recording sessions. Fins Up!

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Recent Guests

Patrick O'Neill
Public Affairs and Outreach Lead for the International Space Station National Laboratory
ISS National Laboratory
Episode: Margaritaville and Space with Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead for the ISS National Lab
Nadirah Shakoor
Singer and collaborator with the Coral Reefer Band
Coral Reefer Band
Episode: Back on the Road with Nadirah Shakoor
Josh Horowitz
Host of Happy Sad Confused podcast; veteran interviewer
Happy Sad Confused / MTV veteran
Episode: Who's a Good Guest? with Josh Horowitz
Doyle Grisham
Longtime Coral Reefer, pedal steel guitarist
Coral Reefer Band / Buffett circle
Episode: Playing the Pedal Steel with Doyle Grisham
Alex Lowe
Head coach of the Tahoe Night Monsters
Tahoe Night Monsters
Episode: Chilling with the Tahoe Knight Monsters
Peter Mayer
Lead guitarist for the Coral Reefer band and musician
Coral Reefer Band
Episode: Songs & Stories from the 12 Volt Man with Peter Mayer
Henry Kapono
A legendary musician known for his performances at Duke's in Waikiki and a key figure in the Hawaiian music scene.
Episode: Originating Duke's On Sunday with Henry Kapono
Joe Bonamassa
Grammy-nominated American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter
Episode: Celebrating the Blues with Joe Bonamassa
Don Johnson
Actor and close friend of Jimmy Buffett
Episode: Remembering a Friend with Don Johnson

Hosts

Ryan Middledorf
Host of License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast; Margaritaville/Margaritaville Podcast alias
Patrick McDonald
Co-host of License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast; Margaritaville/Margaritaville Podcast alias

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Meh

    This used to be a show about Jimmy Buffett’s music. Now it is just a corporate advertisement for the resorts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PR 3672
    United States2 years ago
  • Meh

    These guys used to be fun to listen to with lots of Jimmy Buffett music. Now it just another add. Let they guy be more or their original crazy!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PR 3672
    United States2 years ago
  • My happy podcast

    Each episode of this podcast makes me smile. Ryan and Patrick do such a great job of bringing the Margaritaville lifestyle to each show. I look forward to listening each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmokeeBS
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    So… I enjoy listening to you Friday nights. Found this and like it. Your tribute podcast caused me to cry most of the way around the course while cutting greens. Keep up the great work and love you guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    turf and curling ice dude
    Canada3 years ago
  • Broken hearted

    Thank you for the “Remembering” episode. You guys did a great job on a difficult day. We needed this episode, so truly thank you both. Our hearts go out to Jimmy’s family and of course all our Parrothead family. Fins up everyone, it’s been a lovely cruise 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MainelyMargaritaville
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners feel the shows lean promotional toward Margaritaville experiences.
Listeners often mention warm, upbeat storytelling and strong guest access.
Fans praise the hosts' chemistry and positive vibes.
Long-time fans appreciate nostalgia and guest variety, with a few noting shifts in tone over time.

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Margaritaville and Space with Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead for the ISS National Lab
Q: What is your relationship with astronauts when you send them projects to work on in space?
Astronauts are briefed before missions and may not know the exact sponsor or the full context; post-flight analyses reveal the sponsor and application, which helps communicate the broader impact of the research to the public.
Margaritaville and Space with Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead for the ISS National Lab
Q: How do you decide which projects to green-light for the space station?
Projects are evaluated for operational feasibility, safety, scientific merit, and clear value to people on Earth, with increasing selectivity as demand grows and stewardship considerations for the station's significant investment.
Playing the Pedal Steel with Doyle Grisham
Q: What memories or fun stories from your early days with him have surfaced since his passing?
Doyle recalls the private nature of the band on tour, Buffett's remarkable preparation, and the way Buffett made audiences feel without ostentatious showmanship, including the nickname stories and the spirit of their backstage camaraderie.
Playing the Pedal Steel with Doyle Grisham
Q: Doyle, would love to just learn a little bit of the backstory and the history of how you linked up with Jimmy and the Reifers, if you wouldn't mind.
Doyle explains he moved to Nashville in 1966, did session work, connected with the Glaser Brothers, and through Buzz Kasen and Buffett's label connections he began recording with Buffett, which led to the first Buffett album and many sessions thereafter.
Chilling with the Tahoe Knight Monsters
Q: Tell us a little bit about the ECHL, kind of where it sits amongst the AHL, the NHL. What is this league?
The ECHL is about two levels below the NHL, equivalent to AA in baseball. It serves as a feeder for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.

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The show blends lighthearted conversations about music, travel, hospitality, and the Margaritaville lifestyle with occasional deep dives into musicians, entertainers, and resort culture. Episodes often feature long-time collaborators, recognizable artists, and figures connected to Jimmy Buffett's world, plus lifestyle topics like pets, sports events, and holiday traditions. Listeners likely enjoy playful banter, insider anecdotes, and guests who can weave personal storytelling with craft, making it appealing to fans of laid-back, tropical-themed culture and lifestyle brands. A notable pattern is frequent crossovers between music history, resort hospitality, and the Margaritaville brand, which could attract sponsors seeking lifestyle alignme... more

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