The 1839: Podcast Series
Hearts of Galveston
Conversations that reveal what makes Galveston, Galveston.
Host David Landriault sits down with community leaders, restaurateurs, city voices, and recognizable locals to explore how the island shapes the people who shape it.
Real voices. Real Galveston.
“The Heart of Galveston” goes beyond headlines to capture lived experience—how policy touches a neighborhood, how a restaurant becomes a gathering place, and how a legacy is built one decision at a time. Each episode uncovers the values, tensions, and hopes that define life on the island—from mobility and the working waterfront to arts, food, education, and stewardship.
Featured Episodes
Episode 2
Jeff Antonelli on Service, Stewardship and the Soul of Galveston
Most islanders know Jeff Antonelli as the man behind Shrimp N Stuff. Fewer know his decades of civic service—on the Planning Commission, with the early Galveston County Food Bank, and in countless acts of quiet generosity. In this 38-minute conversation with The 1839, Jeff shares what drives him: family legacy, community gratitude, and a belief that Galveston’s future depends on balance—between growth and preservation, business and responsibility.
Hearts of Galveston Jeff Antonelli
Meet the Host David Landriault
David Landriault
Founder of The 1839
David Landriault serves as the Founder of 1839 and Co-Founder of Falcontail Marketing & Design. Under his leadership, Falcontail has grown into a boutique firm known for collaborating with a diverse range of distinguished clients. The firm’s portfolio includes notable names such as Stanford University, the Galveston Economic Partnership, Sunflower Bakery & Cafe, and other esteemed organizations.
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