Daquan sits down with Ty Reichel and Ziggy Poplin, founders of Mahjong South, Beaufort's newest social gaming venture. What started as two empty nesters gathering friends around a mahjong table has turned into a growing community bringing lessons, open play, and events to the Lowcountry. Ty and Ziggy share how Mahjong South came together, why the game is having a moment across the South, and how newcomers and longtime locals alike can pull up a seat. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Dr. Stephen Wise, the longtime director of the Parris Island Museum and Cultural Resources Manager for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, to explore four decades of uncovering the military history buried deep in the Lowcountry. From Civil War earthworks to the birth of Marine Corps training on Parris Island, Steve shares what 40+ years of scholarship has taught him about why Beaufort is one of the most historically significant places in America — and what he wants future generations to know about it. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Richard Thomas, Chairman of Beaufort County 250, to talk about one of the most significant anniversary celebrations in American history — and why Beaufort is at the center of it. From the town's role in the events leading up to the American Revolution to the year of commemorations happening right here in the Lowcountry, Richard shares the history, the mission behind Beaufort 250, and why this moment matters far beyond South Carolina. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Abe Stem, Owner and Head Instructor of The Foundry Fighting & Fitness, to talk about more than two decades of building Beaufort's go-to gym for martial arts, gymnastics, and fitness. From training Marines and law enforcement to coaching the next generation of kids on the mats, Abe shares the story behind The Foundry, the role fitness plays in our community, and the Beaufort spots he sends every active visitor to. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Jenny Townsend, Visitor Center Assistant at Visit Beaufort, to talk about life behind the welcome desk — the stories travelers share, the questions she gets every day, and the insider tips she hands to first-timers exploring Beaufort, Port Royal, and the Sea Islands. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

In this episode, host Daquan Mickens sits down with marketing expert and Brand Revolt founder Adam Stoker to discuss why Beaufort, South Carolina, remains one of the most authentic destinations in the country. Adam shares his perspective as a frequent visitor and destination specialist, exploring why the absence of chain restaurants, the stunning variety of 200-year-old architecture, and the "walkable history" of downtown create a magical atmosphere that can't be replicated. They dive into the importance of preservation, the peace found in a long walk under Spanish moss, and why—in an increasingly fast-paced world—Beaufort’s commitment to slowing down is its greatest strength. ⁠⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit⁠ ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Dr. Stephen R. Wise, director of the Parris Island Museum, to explore the Battle of Port Royal Island — a pivotal Patriot victory fought on February 3, 1779, timed to Beaufort's 250th anniversary commemoration.⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Captain Thornton Lacy, General Manager of Coastal Expeditions Beaufort, to discuss his 15-year maritime career, the expansion of ecotourism in the Sea Islands, and the vital role of conservation through exploration. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Sondra Smith, owner of Marshview Mercantile, to talk about her leap from corporate healthcare to local retail and how she’s building a community hub on Boundary Street. In the first segment, Sondra reflects on her 36-year career in healthcare strategy and why her "retirement" only lasted one week before she decided to open a mercantile in Beaufort. In the second segment, she shares what’s happening now at the shop, from supporting local makers to hosting community workshops like Gullah sweetgrass basket weaving. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Daquan sits down with Cherimie Weatherford to explore how Beaufort’s history lives on through art and culture. In the first segment, Cherimie reflects on Beaufort’s roots and how the stories of the Reconstruction era and Gullah Geechee culture inspired the creation of the Freedman Arts District and its annual Arts Festival. In the second segment, she shares what’s happening now, from upcoming events to what visitors can expect when they experience the festival today. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.