Lake Life With Molley And Chad Podcast
Episode 32: Molley and Chad close out Season 3 with their friend Chad Hopper. As the weather changes and the Fall colors burst, State Dock on Lake Cumberland hosts a Poker Run. It’s the last blow out event of the season. Lake Life with Molley and Chad is a sponsor of the 2023 Poker Run. Welcome to the Poker Run Chad explains that the is an event involving some really powerful boats on the lake. It’s usually held over a weekend. Molley and Chad made sure to publicize the and all the swag from t-shirts, footballs and more at this year’s event. This year,...
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Episode 31: Molley and Chad return to the Dock Crawl at State Dock Marina on Lake Cumberland, for the second year in a row. This episode will feature interviews and comments from friends and new friends who came out to enjoy a wonderful tradition. In a , you met Donzi Dale and Sandy. They have a houseboat on the lake and invited Molley and Chad to use their boat as a home base during the event. A special shout out to to introducing them to the Dock Crawl in 2022. Their friend Kelly Smith was the interviewer during the 2023 event. She did a terrific job. Recon...
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Episode 30: Molley and Chad interview Missy Johnson, owner of Lake Girl Apparel. We’re going to talk about her brand and how it was a perfect fit, given Missy’s love for the water. Hey, if you’re going to enjoy the Lake Life, you should look good while you’re doing it, right? Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a special offer! How Did Lake Girl Get Started? Missy lives in Minnesota (“the land of 10,000 lakes). started in 2002, in Detroit Lakes, MN. The original founder, Peggy, founded the store and focused more on a wholesale business...
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Episode 29: Molley and Chad interview Aqua Supply Co. owners Courtney and Andrew in today’s episode. Aqua sells marine products and apparel for everyone who loves boating, beaches and the outdoors. The four of them originally met at the Dock Crawl in 2022. We’ll catch up on the new business and have a few laughs along the way. So, How’s Business? Andrew is happy to say they sold out of all of the merchandise at the Cincinnati Boat Show. is their first brand. It’s detailing products to be use on boats, as well as cars and RVs. Andrew has...
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Episode 28: It’s time for another episode of Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today’s episode, we’re joined by our friends Fran, Rob and Adam to talk about Lake Cumberland, in Kentucky. This is a continuation of our tour of lakes across Kentucky and Tennessee. It's time for a deep dive into what makes this lake so special. Please note: This conversation includes a few, random curse words. We apologize if you find them offensive. Additionally, we thought we'd let any parents with young kids know, before you begin playing the episode. Lake Cumberland...
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Episode 27: Welcome to Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today’s episode, we’re joined by a group of friends to talk about Rough River Lake in Kentucky. Our friends are Chuck, Dawn, Spence and Lisa. This is a continuation of our tour of lakes across Kentucky and Tennessee. Let’s jump in, so to speak. Rough River Lake Offers Diverse Activities Rough River Lake is a 65-foot deep reservoir located in Breckenridge, Hardin and Grayson counties, in Kentucky. It offers a wised range of activities for visitors to enjoy. It’s a popular destination for...
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Episode 26: In this episode, Molley and Chad continue their focus on highlighting several different lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee, Trasee and Fess are here to provide insights and recommendations about Norris Lake. , located in Tennessee, is a popular destination for lake enthusiasts and vacationers alike. With its vast size, muddy waters, and unique floating communities, Norris Lake offers a one-of-a-kind experience for those seeking a lakeside getaway. Trasee and Fess have been going to Norris Lake since 2005, giving them a wealth of experience and knowledge about the area. They own...
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Episode 25: Welcome to Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Walker and Sherri West from Walker Realty in Columbia, Kentucky. They discuss importance of having experience and education when planning to start your lake life experience. The two real estate agents advise the couple about locations, boat storage, budgeting for second homes, the importance of speaking to an accountant in order to have realistic expectations and the reasons to consider the maintenance of two homes. Work with a Realtor When it comes to finding the perfect second...
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Episode 24: Welcome to Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today’s episode, our friends Jamie and Adam join us to discuss Nolin Lake in Kentucky. It’s also called Nolin River Lake. Interesting Facts about Nolin Lake spans parts of Hart, Grayson and Edmonson County, near Mammoth Cave National Park. It’s another man-made lake, like . It covers roughly 5,700 acres. There are several popular campgrounds near the lake. They are , and . There’s also . The Nolin Lake State Park also features a primitive campground at Brier Creek (this may...
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Episode 23: Welcome to Lake Life with Molley and Chad! In today’s episode, our friends Holly and Josh join us to discuss Green River Lake in Kentucky. Let’s learn more about their lake adventures. Have fun on the lake The lake is a great place to have fun and make memories. Whether you’re fishing, tubing, skiing, or just hanging out with friends and family, there’s something for everyone. is an 8,200 acre lake with three marinas. It’s known for its and its sense of community. People are friendly and welcoming and there’s always someone to hang out with. The...
info_outlineEpisode 31: Molley and Chad return to the Dock Crawl at State Dock Marina on Lake Cumberland, for the second year in a row. This episode will feature interviews and comments from friends and new friends who came out to enjoy a wonderful tradition.
In a previous episode, you met Donzi Dale and Sandy. They have a houseboat on the lake and invited Molley and Chad to use their boat as a home base during the event. A special shout out to Mandy and Travis to introducing them to the Dock Crawl in 2022. Their friend Kelly Smith was the interviewer during the 2023 event. She did a terrific job.
Recon Duty with Mr. Barry
Truth be told, Barry Sinclair is from a different row on the dock (Row 200), but was doing some recon to see how things were shaping up and what the competition looked like this year. Kelly, Molley and Chad welcomed him to the microphone to get his take on the event.
Barry started coming down to State Dock on Lake Cumberland in 1977. They started by staying in the cottages and then bought a houseboat about 22 years ago. They originally kept it at Jamestown, but decided to move to State Dock roughly 11 years ago. He drives down from Cincinnati, OH every weekend.
In addition to the houseboat, he has a dual console runabout he keeps in a slip. Barry’s son also has a boat in a nearby slip. Barry’s youngest son was 2 weeks old when he had his first lake experience. It’s safe to say he grew up on the water. Molley mentions both of their children grew up around the water. Now they’re in the 20s.
Barry used to be into watersports, but as he’s gotten older is more about boatin’ and floatin’. That phrase might just make it onto a t-shirt. Be sure to check out the Ship Store on the Lake Life website. He has a new grandson who’s 5 and half months old. The kiddo has already been floatin’ on the water.
They talk about how important getting down to the lake is for the family. If their family plans any weddings during the summer, Barry will usually send a gift and maybe take them out some other time. We’ve spoken often about how Lake Life is such a fun mindset and once you begin, other priorities tend to get reshuffled. Barry and his family have spent many Thanksgivings and holidays on the lake. It’s truly a special place.
Before they wrap up with Barry, they ask about his boats. He owns a dual console Scout and his Stardust houseboat. His son has a center console Robalo. Barry is getting ready to go down to the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. The group ends with a brief discussion of lake homes vs. houseboats.
Molley and Chad mention they’re getting ready for a 10-day catamaran trip with some friends in the British Virgin Islands. Bob comments he’s be fortunate to have travelled all over the world, but Lake Cumberland is one of his favorite places.
What Does Chad Like Best about the Dock Crawl?
For Chad, it’s the entire event. There’s so much going on and people to meet.
Brody, Clifford and Melody Stop by for a Chat
Brody is in the 500 row, while Clifford and Melody are in the 300 row at the State Dock. Brody’s also checking on the competition. Melody mentions they have a cruiser. Now, with the grandchildren, the make it down to the lake about every 3rd weekend. Brody has a middle console boat, a houseboat and an F4.
Clifford’s been coming down to the lake for 12-15 years. Molley asks what they each like about coming down to the lake. Brody likes taking the boat out on the water. He got his Kentucky boating license about a month ago.
Melody explains they originally started with runabouts. Life happened and it made getting a slip seem much more convenient. Besides, Clifford doesn’t what a pool, so the lake does just fine. Both Molley and Chad and Melody and Clifford talk about experiences like building a home and putting down flooring, which can seriously test the bonds of a marriage.
What Advice They Would Offer to Someone Considering the Dock Life?
Clifford quickly says, “Just do it!” Brody says, “Just come hang out with them.” It’ll definitely show you how much fun Dock Life can be. Melody mentions that coming down to the lake on the weekends is their vacation, rather than waiting all year for a week somewhere.
It’s a life-style. Extended family will begin to figure out that time on the water is important to you. It all works out, but sometimes you have to take time to enjoy your investment.
Clifford needs to go put on his costume for the competition. So, we wish them luck and might see them next year.
Tim and Christine Join Us to Talk about Their Dock Crawl Experience
Tim and Christine Cole are here for their first dock crawl. Christine wishes there were even more rows. Their slip is in the 300 row. They had a Regal Cruiser, but now they have a houseboat and an Eliminator power boat.
Tim and Christine have spent most of their lives on the water. They’re from Richmond, Indiana. They drive 4 and a half hours to get to Lake Cumberland. Tim and Christine try to make it down almost every weekend. They like to get to the lake on Thursdays and return home on Sundays.
Tim explains that they met back in 1994 and used to go to Dale Hollow for roughly 6 years. Christine has known Sandy since middle school, so they decided to start coming to Lake Cumberland, instead of driving so far.
Chad mentions that he’s been coming to the lake with Molley’s family for probably 30 years. Molley grew up on the water and Chad married into a lake family. Eventually, the decided to buy a lake home in the area and have never looked back.
As the Dock Crawl party kicks in, the noise got pretty loud. They made the decision to pack it up and call it a night, at least for the podcast!
That’s a wrap for this episode. We’d like to thank our friends and all of our new friends for guest hosting with us. We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.
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