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License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast

Ryan Middledorf, Patrick McDonald

Booking Overview

This weekly branded lifestyle interview show features conversations with musicians, media personalities, cultural leaders, and other eclectic figures connected to music, travel, leisure, and the Margaritaville ethos. Agencies could credibly pitch artists, broadcasters, motivational speakers, tourism and museum executives, and other personalities with a strong personal story or entertainment tie-in; booking difficulty is medium, with a mix of accessible professionals and occasional high-profile guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 127

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 99.9k subscribers

Instagram: 218.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

development@margaritaville.com

podcasts@margaritaville.com

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Host

Ryan Middledorf - Longtime friend and tropical lifestyle enthusiast who co-hosts the Margaritaville Podcast.

Patrick McDonald - Longtime friend and tropical lifestyle enthusiast who co-hosts the Margaritaville Podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Musicians, radio and television personalities, motivational speakers, cultural or tourism executives, and other recognizable personalities with a connection to music, travel, leisure, or the Margaritaville lifestyle.
Required Achievements:  
Released music or established an entertainment career, Hosted or appeared on recognizable radio or television programming, Led a museum, cultural institution, or visitor attraction, Built a compelling personal story suitable for a broad lifestyle audience

Recent Guest Discussions

Karen Poth - The Jimmy Buffett: Son Of A Son Of A Sailor Experience And Museum Programming.

Kurt Stevens - Growing Up In Florida, Jimmy Buffett's Music, Vinyl Records, And His Debut Album.

JD Spradlin - His Life And Career, Radio Margaritaville, And Celebrating Jimmy Buffett Day On-air.

Paul de Gelder - Surviving A 2009 Shark Attack And How The Experience Changed His Life.

Hunter Hawkins - His Collaboration With Kenny Loggins And The Documentary Conviction Of The Heart.

Recent Topics

Lifestyle, Leisure, Music, Travel, Hospitality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast
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Walk, Run, Fly Again with Colonel John Alvarez and Lisette Alvarez

October 19, 2026

Colonel John Alvarez and his daughter, Lisette Alvarez join Ryan and Patrick this week to talk about their incredible new book: Walk, Run, Fly Again and John's incredible story as a combat pilot in the military.You can pick it up now at https://www.walkrunflyagain.com

Traveling the Country in a Winnebago to The Voice with Ian Flanigan

October 05, 2026

This week on the show, Patrick and Ryan speak with Ian Flanigan about his life before joining The Voice and how his career changed afterwards. Fins Up!

Curating the Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience with Executive Director of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Karen Poth | It's My Job #14

September 21, 2026

This week on the show, Ryan and Patrick interview the Executive Director of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Karen Poth about the bread new Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience. Plan your visit today!https://nmmog.org/jimmy-buffett-experience/

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Frequently asked questions

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License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast
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How do I get in touch with License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast?

License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast is hosted by Ryan Middledorf and Patrick McDonald. Its publicly listed emails are development@margaritaville.com and podcasts@margaritaville.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast: development@margaritaville.com and podcasts@margaritaville.com.

How many listeners does License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast?

License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Musicians, radio and television personalities, motivational speakers, cultural or tourism executives, and other recognizable personalities with a connection to music, travel, leisure, or the Margaritaville lifestyle. Common among recent guests: Released music or established an entertainment career; Hosted or appeared on recognizable radio or television programming; Led a museum, cultural institution, or visitor attraction. Recent guests include Karen Poth, Kurt Stevens, and JD Spradlin.

How hard is it to get booked on License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Lifestyle, Leisure, Music, Travel, and Hospitality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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