We're cheerful as ever this week with our new studio setup Hot Teas! Be sure to check out this week's episode on YouTube to see our fabulous new additions - the ladies share some exciting happenings as summer begins to wind down (we're not saying come to a close, we refuse) between another amazing shoutout for our Show Us Your Long Islander segment, fun events and local celebrities making waves, we have a great episode lined up for YOU'Z! #ShowUsYourLongIslander Today’s shoutout honors two falle...
Aug 12, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Don’t rush through your summer Hot Teas — or your prepodcast primping! Sharon and Stacy are keeping it real this week and promise they’re not being prima donnas. We’re in full SWING mode here at Discover Long Island as our team preps for the Ryder Cup coming to Long Island next month! And while we hate to mention winter, planning is officially underway for our 2025 Tourism Awards Gala! This week, the ladies dive into some Long Island-inspired reads, spotlight iconic local landmarks, and feature ...
Aug 05, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 29
This one is for the animal lovers... and our golden hot teas! We're chatting all about our new little lizard friends finding their way all across the island! While they may be cute we have more to highlight with some amazing outdoor dining spots to frequent this summer and an incredible Long Islander of the week who knows how to fight for what she loves despite her past. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week’s Long Islander shoutout Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90...
Jul 29, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 28
This week, Sharon and Stacy are back with a jam-packed episode filled with excitement and major milestones! Fresh from Destinations International, Sharon shares her experience earning her CDME (Certified Destination Management Executive) — a huge accomplishment and so well deserved! Along with kid-approved itineraries and activities to enjoy here on Long Island, the duo also dishes on their recent content shoot with Benny Migs Photography. (Pro tip: Mention LI Tea and get $100 OFF your first sho...
Jul 22, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 27
This week, we’re spilling the tea from the iconic Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Stony Brook Film Festival—a major force in the world of independent film and one of Long Island’s most beloved summer events! 🎬 We’re joined by Alan Inkles, the festival’s visionary Director, to give us the inside scoop on this year’s incredible lineup, what goes into curating over 2,000 film submissions, and what to expect from this truly one-of-a-kin...
Jul 08, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Viral Long Island: TikTok-inspired outings to scope out this summer Our communications team recently worked with New York Post to create an article sharing some viral must-visit spots! With longer days, hot temps and wanderlust brewing, now is the time to bring much-hyped FYP (“For Your Page”) recommendations IRL (“In Real Life,” but you knew that one). There’s many different items on there such as “Cheese Pulls” at Bagel Boss to “The White Lotus Effect” at Gurney’s in Montauk to “Hot Girl Walks...
Jul 01, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 25
The heat is on as Summer BLASTS us with the first major heatwave of the year... This week Sharon recaps Discover Long Island's amazing trip to IPW the nation's largest Travel and Trade show + her special reunion with Kristen in Chicago during the conference! We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jaws as well as Long Island's role in the film and some great places to enjoy Foodie Fantasies in our community. Don’t forget to enter our online Photo Contest for a chance to be featured in the iconic Di...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 24
The time has finally come, Hot Teas... Long Island summer is officially here! This week, Sharon and Stacy are sharing all the must-visit spots to add to your Summer 2025 Bucket List — plus the best places to grab a delicious lobster roll to kick off the season in style. Let’s be real: AI can’t come close to recreating the magic we have right here on Long Island! Don’t forget to enter our online Photo Contest for a chance to be featured in the iconic Discover Long Island Inspiration Guide. And of...
Jun 17, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 23
We're coming to you this week from the Long Island Aquarium to celebrate their 25th Anniversary—right in front of the Shark Tank! Joining us is Bryan DeLuca, Executive Director of the aquarium and long-time friend of Discover Long Island, to talk about all the exciting happenings in honor of this milestone celebration. We’re also thrilled to announce that Stacy Black, our VP of Strategy and fan-favorite from Long Island Tea, has officially been named our new full-time co-host! The ladies dive in...
Jun 10, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 22
We're back with an extra ray of sunshine this week as Discover Long Island's Graphic Design and Copywriting Manager, Emmeline Mysliwiec, joins Sharon to spill the tea on some of the most magical gardens to visit across Long Island. Emmeline shares what she loves most about our stunning destination and the moment she knew she had found her true home here. They also chat about must-visit spots for art lovers and so much more! #LongIslandLife Ryder Cup Buzz Builds as September Approaches With the 2...
May 27, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Memorial Day Weekend AKA the unofficial kickoff to Summer is finally here Hot Teas! To celebrate and get us all excited, Discover Long Island's VP of Brand & innovation, Brianna McEnroe is joining the tea for Sharon and Friends! She shares her MDW/Summer Bucket List along with this year's incredible lineup of LITV segments which can now be seen on News12 every weekend on the East End Show - we also get to hear about her recent travels to eTourism Summit and how she's settling into her new + ...
May 20, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 20
We're excited to welcome back viral comedian and Long Island/NY personality Tom Kelly to the show this week! He and Sharon catch up on everything he has coming up — from his upcoming comedy shows to why he loves creating videos about Long Islanders. He also shares the heartwarming story of recently returning a lost high school diploma to someone who appreciated it more than ever. Plus, they dive into some exciting local happenings, including new records broken by RPM Raceway and the best spots t...
May 13, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Stacy is back this week for some Mother's Day fun on Long Island Tea! To make things even more special, our friends at Stony Brook Village are sharing a Taste of Long Island with two perfect spots to shop for both Mother's Day and Father's Day. Plus, James "Murr" Murray joins the fun to chat about his upcoming Errors Tour performance at The Paramount on May 16th! #TasteOfLongIsland Mother’s Day is upon us! Looking for the perfect gift for Mom? Madison’s Niche in Stony Brook Village has you cover...
May 06, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Sharon + Friends continues! This week, we welcome DLI Marketing and Data Analytics Manager, Nolan Santo on the show to spill the tea on Long Island's incredible music scene *which we proudly is part of!* he and Sharon also discuss fun new developments that are in the works from the marketing team & some of Long Island's best spots to catch live music! #LongIslandMusicScene Long Island’s music scene is as diverse and dynamic as the region itself, blending hometown pride with global influence....
Apr 29, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Happy Earth Day Hot Teas! This week Discover Long Island's Director of Social Media & Podcast Production, Michael D. Magaraci joins the show for Sharon & Friends to chat all about Long Island's mark on the sustainability world as well as some amazing things happening including Spring Restaurant Week and the newly unveiled South Shore Seafood Cuisine Trail! He also shares his exciting engagement news plus his experience attending Coachella with piping CelebriTEA! #LongIslandLife Long Isla...
Apr 22, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Happy Spring Break Hot Teas! Discover Long Island’s Vice President of Strategy, Stacy Black is back on the show this week to spill the tea with Sharon on where to enjoy with the kids while they’re off from school! #LongIslandLIfe Spring Break on Long Island! -Adventureland (Farmingdale) -Urban Air Adventure Park (Lake Grove) -Long Island Aquarium (Riverhead) -Long Island Game Farm (Manorville) -White Post Farms (Melville) -Fire Island Lighthouse (Robert Moses Field Five) -Long Island Museum of A...
Apr 15, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 15
It’s an emotional one, Hot Teas! This week, Kristen announces her departure from Discover Long Island as she prepares to take on an exciting new role as President and CEO of Choose Chicago. The heart of our show is built on countless unforgettable memories with our hosts, and while we’re incredibly sad to see our fearless leader move on, we’re also so excited for what’s ahead—for her and for Long Island Tea. The ladies sip Wölffer Estate Vineyard’s “Summer in a Bottle” and reminisce about their ...
Apr 08, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Making a mark each week on the Long Island Tea podcast! Sharon's back this week and we're spilling some of our favorite spots on our 2025 Spring Bucket List as well as some of the best places to stargaze throughout the year. Kristen also shares some of her key takeaways from Destinations International CEO Summit along with exciting podcast stats to celebrate the success of our show! #LongIslandLife FUN FACT: The Long Island Tea Podcast soared to new heights in 2024 with over 2M views on TikTok, ...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 13
We’re wrapping up Women’s History Month with Shelley LaRose-Arken, Aviation Commissioner for Long Island MacArthur Airport, filling in for Sharon this week! Shelley shares exciting updates about our favorite home airport, what not to do on a plane, and the exciting developments in store for travelers flying in and out of Long Island. Plus, we highlight some incredible spots on Long Island that feel just like Europe—proving you can explore the world without ever leaving your backyard! #LongIsland...
Mar 25, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 12
The Bagel Boss himself, Andrew Hazen, joins the tea this week to share what we all love most about the typical Long Island-born personality. He talks about his love for growing up on Long Island, what makes its bagels stand out, and his journey to becoming an owner of the one of the most popular bagel franchises along with a professional domaine obtaining some of the best website handles on the internet We also dive into the iconic summer 2025 lineup at Jones Beach Theater, one of Long Island's ...
Mar 18, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 11
St. Patrick's Day and Spring are among us Long Island! This week Discover Long Island's Vice President of Strategy, Stacy Black is filling in while Kristen is on vacation to share her experiences working on the team and we're keeping Women's History Month celebrations going with a fabulous women-owned Taste of Long Island by the Southampton Inn! Follow us on social to see how you can win your very own Hamptons Edition of Monopoly - We're also spilling on all the St. Patrick's Day Parades happeni...
Mar 11, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 10
We're kicking off Women's History Month with a special guest and longtime friend of the Long Island Tea Podcast—Discover Long Island Health & Wellness Ambassador, FitDoc Michele Reed! In today's fast-paced world, women often put their health last amid daily responsibilities. FitDoc is here to share her expert guide on prioritizing wellness, along with insights into her practice, including new concierge services, holistic treatments, and more! We're also celebrating strong women on Long Islan...
Mar 04, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 9
We're back, closing out the month of love on Long Island with Oscar predictions, comets hurtling toward Earth, and—yes—pothole season. The ladies spill the tea on iconic films shot on Long Island ahead of the Academy Awards and sip on a delicious Cabernet Franc from North Cliff Vineyards. #TasteOfLongIsland North Cliff Vineyards Herbicide-Free Cabernet Franc 2021 – Crafted in Long Island’s ideal climate, this Cab Franc embraces a “non-interventionist” winemaking style, using natural yeast fermen...
Feb 25, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Another exciting episode this week Hot Teas! We welcome Long Island ICON, Taylor Dayne to the show to chat about her incredible career spanning decades, her upcoming show at The Paramount on February 20th and how growing up on Long Island shaped her career. We're also celebrating National Margarita Day with some delicious sips from our friends at Besito Mexican Restaurants and spilling all the tea on where to go during Winter Break on Long Island! #TasteOfLongIsland Looking for the perfect spot ...
Feb 18, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 7
It's a special day on the tea this week! We're welcoming world-renowned, Psychic Medium Jeffrey Wands to the show to give us his predictions for 2025 AKA Year of the Snake! He shares some insight and advice to Kristen and Sharon on certain topics never discussed before... We're also feeling the love sharing all the exciting places to be for Valentine's Day on Long Island with a delicious Taste of Long Island from our friends at Bayberry in Islip! #TasteOfLongIsland Looking for the perfect spot t...
Feb 11, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On this episode of Long Island Tea, the ladies chat about skyrocketing egg prices—so high that Long Islanders are flexing with their backyard chicken coops! They also celebrate National Pizza Day with a delicious slice from Pietro’s in East Meadow and kick off Black History Month with local events and stories. #TasteOfLongIsland It's #NationalPizzaDay on February 9th, and we’re celebrating with a delicious slice from Pietro’s of East Meadow. Known for their classic New York-style pizza, homemade...
Feb 04, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Kristen is officially an empty nester, and both her and Sharon are finally getting over that nasty seasonal cold this week. They chat about fun things to do in the winter, Long Island Restaurant Week, and what’s happening on the East End this weekend. Plus, we're BEYOND happy that TikTok is back! #TasteOfLongIsland We're sipping the 2022 Rosato from Channing Daughters Vineyard—a crisp, refreshing rosé bursting with bright berry and citrus flavors. Perfectly dry with a hint of minerality, it’s a ...
Jan 28, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
This week on Long Island Tea, Kristen and Sharon catch up on going viral while talking about Long Island proms! They share their winter cold survival tips, must-try igloo dining experiences, and, of course, spill some piping hot CelebriTEA. Plus, a huge star is making the move to The Hamptons—can you guess who? The ladies also dive into a delicious Taste of Long Island with North Fork Potato Chips. And with the looming threat of a TikTok ban, everyone’s wondering—what will we even do without it?...
Jan 21, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Real Housewives, Rodeos and Sesame Street Scandals ~ The CelebriTEA is HOT this week as we welcome back Bravo legend, Sonja Morgan of Real Housewives of New York City to the show to chat about her upcoming performance at The Paramount on Friday, February 7th! The ladies quiz Sonja on RHONY filming spots on Long Island and hear about all her fans can expect of her latest “Sonja In Your City” tour coming to a city near you! Follow us on Instagram @longislandteapodcast to see how you can win a pair...
Jan 14, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Happy New Year Hot Teas! Are you exciTEA'd for an amazing 2025?! The ladies are back to catch up on all the holiday festivities from their time off, some goals/accomplishments Discover Long Island has already as we start the new year and where to "treat yo'self" when it comes to wellness getaways here on Long Island. We're also spilling on Meghan Markle's big return to social media and if we "Listen and don't judge" ... #TasteOfLongIsland Sipping into the New Year with some delicious 2022 Cabern...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 1
