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License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast

Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville
Cape Cod
Los Lonely Boys
Music
Lake Tahoe
Hyannis
Games
Cozumel
Margaritaville At Sea Islander
Russ Kunkel
New Year's Eve
Tahoe Night Monsters
Comedy
Social Interaction
Belize
Friendship
Tis the Season
Major League Baseball
Doobie Brothers

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, Patrick and Ryan welcome Robert Lester Folsom - a musician with an incredible sound and an incredible story. Enjoy!

This week on the show, Patrick talks to world-renowned musician, Angélique Kidjo about her new album, HOPE!! Listen today wherever you get your music.

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Today on the show, we mourn the loss of Robert Greenidge with this special re-air of our interview with the steelpan legend from 2023.

Novelist Carl Hiaasen joins Patrick to talk about the enduring legacy of his book, and subsequent movie, Hoot, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Angélique Kidjo
Beninese musician, actress and activist
Self
Episode: HOPE!! with Angélique Kidjo
Robert Greenidge
Steel pan legend, longtime Coral Reefer Band member
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
Episode: Remembering Robert Greenidge | 1950 - 2026
Carl Hiaasen
Premier Florida writer, author of Hoot and Fever Beach
Author
Episode: Hoot at 20 with Carl Hiaasen
Amy Grant
Legendary singer-songwriter, multiple Grammys recipient, back with new album
Episode: The Me That Remains with Amy Grant
Ziggy Marley
Legendary reggae singer and songwriter, author, and public figure; subject of the interview
Ziggy Marley (artist)
Episode: Living On the Brightside with Ziggy Marley
Derek Trucks
Guitarist, Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Episode: Constantly Listening with Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band
Ty Burrell
Actor known for Modern Family
Actor
Episode: 3 Year Anniversary Show
Don Johnson
Friend/guest who shared Jimmy Buffett stories
Musician/ Buffett collaborator
Episode: 3 Year Anniversary Show
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

Hosts

Ryan Middledorf
Host of License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast, frequently discusses Margaritaville lifestyle and guest experiences
Patrick McDonald
Co-host and main on-air presence; guides conversations around lifestyle, music, and Margaritaville culture

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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Fans appreciate the nostalgia and camaraderie between hosts, plus occasional deep dives into guest crafts.
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Some listeners feel the show has become more sponsorship- and resort-focused over time.

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Remembering Robert Greenidge | 1950 - 2026
Q: How did you meet Jimmy Buffett, and what changed after that collaboration?
He connected with Buffett in 1983 via producer Elliot Shiner, which led to contributing to One Particular Harbor and a broader role in Buffett's Gulf and Western sound, including writing multiple songs for the album.
Remembering Robert Greenidge | 1950 - 2026
Q: What happened during the Beautiful Boy session?
Robert explains he flew to New York for the session, the studio was closed and pristine, and the interaction with Lennon and Yoko was warm, leading to several memorable contributions on the track.
Remembering Robert Greenidge | 1950 - 2026
Q: Tell us about working with John Lennon.
He describes John Lennon as very nice and softly spoken, and recalls the experience as a meaningful moment in his career, including recording on Beautiful Boy with Lennon and Yoko in a focused studio setting.
The Me That Remains with Amy Grant
Q: How did the shoeless performances come about and what do they mean to you?
Amy recalls performing barefoot at the Grammys and how shedding shoes made the stage feel more like herself and fostered a sense of camaraderie with the audience.
The Me That Remains with Amy Grant
Q: What was it like collaborating after the bike wreck and dealing with memory issues?
She details starting to write again two years after the accident, leaning on colleagues like Mack McAnally, and how the creative process adapted to her challenges, ultimately leading to the new project.

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A breezy, lifestyle-oriented interview show that blends travel, music, and pop-culture nostalgia with entertaining personal stories. Across episodes, hosts helm conversations with veteran musicians, entertainers, and notable collaborators tied to the Margaritaville universe, plus guests from space research and other tangential realms. Typical episodes mix career highlights, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and aspirational takes on a relaxed, tropical-leaning lifestyle, often punctuated by live performances or musical closings. The show stands out for its warm, friendship-driven tone and its willingness to weave broad cultural moments into a Margaritaville-flavored world, making it appealing to fans of Jimmy Buffett's circle and listeners seeki... more

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3. Carl Hiaasen
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7. Ty Burrell
8. Don Johnson

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