What Did You Do This Summer? – DDOP2026 Day 26

What Did You Do This Summer? – DDOP2026 Day 26

Author: Michael Butler August 27, 2026 Duration: 0:00

This is day 25 of the Dog Days of Podcastinghttps://dogdaysofpodcasting.com/

A memorable experience unfolds as the host recounts a beautiful sunrise watched from a golf cart. The excitement builds with the impressive catch of 42 lobsters by 11 a.m., leading to a mouthwatering description of enjoying them with soy sauce and wasabi. A fun interaction from Steven Cohen in upstate New York shares a family visit story, while the theme of friendship is highlighted, emphasizing its importance.

Chapters:
00:00:04 – Introduction from San Francisco
00:00:52 – Watching the Sunrise
00:01:32 – Enjoying Lobster with Soy Sauce
00:02:14 – Listener’s Family Visit Story
00:04:32 – Importance of Friendship

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William Moffett – $2
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Dave Alexander – $2

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