swifTEA: Lake of the Ozarks Unfiltered

About swifTEA: Lake of the Ozarks Unfiltered

SwifTea– Unfiltered Tea From the Lake of the Ozarks brings you laid-back conversations, local stories, and the real vibe of lake life straight from the heart of the Ozarks. Hosted by the crew at Swift & Co Realty, this podcast dives into everything that makes the Lake of the Ozarks one of the most unique places in the country — from local legends, hidden gems, and business spotlights to nightlife, real estate, events, boating culture, and all the unfiltered tea in between. Each episode features some of the best locals the lake has to offer — business owners, entertainers, lake personalities, entrepreneurs, and people who truly live the lake lifestyle. Whether you’re a full-time local, weekend warrior, or just dreaming about lake life, SwifTeaReal gives you an authentic inside look at what’s happening around the lake… no script, no fluff, just real conversations. Grab a drink, kick back, and tune in for the stories, laughs, and lake talk you won’t hear anywhere else.

Publisher

Mike Swift / Landree Hills

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 May 2026

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Episode 18 - Halloween Spectacular 2026 Landree Hills / Mike Swift / Nikki Sorenson / Hanna Robinson

   Send us Fan Mail Halloween at the Lake of the Ozarks always starts with a simple plan and then immediately goes off the rails. We’re back after a break, and we jump straight into what’s happening around the lake for Halloween weekend: where families actually go trick-or-treating, which spots are doing costume contests, and why you either commit to decorating or you rip it all down the second November hits. We also give some love to the local reality of moving and why having a solid moving com...

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Episode 17 - 2026 Summer Recap / Landree Hills, Mike Swift, Nikki Sorenson, Hanna Robinson

   Send us Fan Mail Episode 17 – Summer’s Over… Now We Can Talk About It | Summer 2026 Recap Summer 2026 at Lake of the Ozarks is officially in the books… and there’s a LOT to unpack. For Episode 17, there’s no guest—just Landree Hills, Mike Swift, Hanna Robinson and Nikki Sorenson sitting down to recap one hell of a summer at the Lake. Summer doesn’t end at the Lake of the Ozarks, it just downshifts without warning. We sit down to record our Summer Recap Video 2026 energy and immediately prove ...

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Episode 15 - Maria Gonzalez Canter / Cassidy Springer

   Send us Fan Mail A drink with a waiver, a slap you can order by category, and a backstory that somehow turns into one of the most meaningful fundraisers in Key West. We’re joined by Maria Gonzalez and Cassidy Springer from Tattoos and Scars to tell the real origin of the Hurricane Shot, how it went viral, and why copycats never hit the same without the heart behind it. We also bounce between two party universes that feel weirdly connected: Key West bar culture and Lake of the Ozarks Sh...

4. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 12 - Mark Barrett

   Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 – Mark Barrett | Dog Days, Wobbly Boots & Shorty PantsDog Days is one of those Lake of the Ozarks names that feels like it’s always been here—but the real story behind it is a whole lot scrappier, crazier, and funnier than you might expect. On Episode 15 of the Swift Tea Podcast, we’re sitting down with Mark Barrett of Barrett Restaurant Group to hear how a kid from southern Iowa turned an internship at Tan-Tar-A into more than three decades of building some of...

5. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Episode 14 - Mary Kay Von Brendel

   Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 – Mary Kay Von Brindle & Dallas Hall | Ozarks Amphitheater 🎟️ GOING TO THE COMEDY SHOW THIS SATURDAY NIGHT? GET YOUR TICKETS! 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/john-mulaney-with-mike-birbiglia-camdenton-missouri-08-15-2026/event/0600644BBC7CBE0E?_gl=1*1wemib0*_ga*MTMyMTIwNjQzNC4xNzg2NDgwNjI1*_ga_JRV25NF4TY*czE3ODY1NzY0MjIkbzMkZzAkdDE3ODY1NzY0MjIkajYwJGwwJGgzNDQ0NjEwMjM. 💰 Want to save on online ticket fees? You can buy tickets IN PERSON directly from the Ozarks A...

6. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Episode 13 - Shelly Flippo

   Send us Fan Mail If you’ve spent any time at Lake of the Ozarks, chances are you’ve heard the name Shelly Flippo—and if you’ve ever been “Flippo’d,” you already know exactly what you’re getting into. On Episode 13 of the Swift Tea Podcast, we sit down with one of the Lake’s most unforgettable personalities for a conversation that goes everywhere—and we mean everywhere. From growing up on a pig farm in Central Illinois and earning the crown as a Pork Queen, to landing at Lake of the Ozarks, fa...

7. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Episode 12 - Shaun McAlpin

   Send us Fan Mail Episode 12, we're sitting down with one of the Lake of the Ozarks' most fascinating people, Shaun "Dutch" McAlpin. Before becoming the owner of Hollow Cove Barbershop, Shaun spent more than 20 years working undercover at the highest levels of federal law enforcement, infiltrating motorcycle gangs, organized crime, human trafficking rings, violent extremists, and some of the most dangerous criminal organizations in the country. In this episode, Shaun pulls back the curta...

8. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Episode 11 - Ryan Kelly

   Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Ryan Kelly to talk about how Kelly’s Port grows from a family leap of faith into a Lake of the Ozarks staple while still keeping it local. We also get into Yacht Gala, celebrity lake stories, and what happens when a small lake town starts moving like a major destination. • the Kelly’s Port origin story from Kansas City to the lake • how Ryan and Kyle split sales, marketing, and service leadership • why customer experience matters more than ...

9. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Episode 10 - Dale Blue

   Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Lake of the Ozarks icon Dale Blue for a fast, hilarious timeline of how a kid from Kaiser turns hitchhiking, bar gigs, and pure personality into a life in live music and lake business. The stories bounce from 1970s lake chaos to the hotel touring grind to owning Fish And Co, with plenty of Milagro tequila-fueled honesty in between. • growing up at Lake of the Ozarks and watching tourism reshape the area • the 1970s bar scene plus the infamous aqua massage sto...

10. 

    9 Jul 2026

    Episode 9 - James Boren (Lake Ozark Police Chief)

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode 9 of the swifTEA Podcast, we're joined by one of the most recognizable faces keeping the Lake of the Ozarks safe, Lake Ozark Police Chief James Boren. From spending more than two decades in law enforcement to becoming the star of A&E's hit series Ozark Law, Chief Boren shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like protecting one of the busiest vacation destinations in the Midwest. James takes us through his unexpected journey into law enforc...

11. 

    3 Jul 2026

    Episode 8 - Ed Brown

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode 8 of the SwifTea Podcast, we're sitting down with Ed Brown, Third-generation owner of Missouri Eagle, the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler serving the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding communities. From a family business that dates back to the end of Prohibition to managing one of the region's largest beverage distributors today, Ed shares what it takes to keep millions of beverages moving while navigating an industry that's changing faster than ever before. Ed takes us ...

12. 

    25 Jun 2026

    Episode 7 - Holly Powell (Kotera)

    Send us Fan Mail On Episode 7 of the SwifTea Podcast, we're sitting down with one of the Lake of the Ozarks' most inspiring entrepreneurs, Holly Kotera (formerly Holly Powell). From dancing on the world stage to building one of the fastest-growing dance studios at the lake, Holly shares the incredible journey that's taken her from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to performing alongside stars like Pitbull and Jason Derulo, and ultimately back home to create something truly special. Holly...

13. 

    18 Jun 2026

    Episode 6 - George Tucker

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 of swifTea , we're sitting down with one of the most recognizable names at Lake of the Ozarks, George Tucker. As the owner of some of the lake's most popular destinations—including Paradise, Tucker Shuckers, Frankie & Louie's, Malted Monkey, and Neon Taco—George has played a major role in shaping the lake's entertainment, dining, and nightlife scene. George shares the story of how he got started in business, the challenges and successes that came along the way, ...

14. 

    11 Jun 2026

    Episode 5 - Reese Langheim

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 5, we're sitting down with Reese Langheim, owner and driver of Jackhammer Racing, to talk about his incredible journey in the world of powerboat racing. As a two-time National Champion and two-time World Champion, Reese shares how he got his start in the sport, what fuels his competitive drive, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of offshore racing. Joining the conversation are his wife Sara and daughter Calli, making this a fun family-focused episode pa...

15. 

    4 Jun 2026

    Episode 4 - Nick Niemeier

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 4, we're sitting down with local DJ and entertainer Nick to talk about how he first got started in the DJ scene, what inspired him to pursue music, and how he turned his passion into a career. Nick shares the story behind his journey, some of the challenges along the way, and what it takes to keep the party going all summer long. We also dive into where you'll be able to catch him performing around Lake of the Ozarks this season, what it's like opening for major headl...

16. 

    28 May 2026

    Episode 3 - Mark Spears

    Send us Fan Mail swifTEA Podcast | Episode 3: Mark Spears Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Nikki Sorenson sits down with Lake of the Ozarks legend Mark Spears for another wild episode of swifTEA — and this one is loaded with unforgettable stories, lake history, nightlife memories, and behind-the-scenes moments from some of the most iconic on newest spots at the lake. Mark talks about his days as a professional soccer player, how he met his wife and reality TV star McCartan, the early days...

17. 

    21 May 2026

    Episode 2 - Jeremy "JG" Gorham

    Send us Fan Mail swifTEA Podcast | Episode 2: Jeremy "JG" Gorham Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Hanna Robinson are joined by Jeremy "JG" Gorham for another unfiltered episode of swifTEA — and this one is packed with lake stories, laughs, and Football Fandom. The crew talks all things Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks, the game plan for the summer season, legendary nights at Shady Gators, and the early beginnings of Lazy Gators. From wild theme parties from the lake’s ...

18. 

    15 May 2026

    Episode 1 - Brant Morrison

    Send us Fan Mail ☕️ welcome to the very first episode of swifTEA ☕️ Hosts Landree Hills, Mike Swift, and Nikki Sorenson kick off the debut episode with their first-ever guest, Brant Morrison, and things get wild fast. From bartending chaos at the Lake of the Ozarks and the Florida Keys to breaking into the world of real estate, Brant brings the stories, laughs, and energy for an unforgettable first episode. The crew dives into: 🏡 Getting started in real estate 🍹 Life behind the ba...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

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