Bio
Tony Russo has worked as a print and digital journalist for the better part of the 21st century, writing for and editing regional weeklies, dailies and destination websites. He has been producing news, leisure and entertainment podcasts since 2007.
He has written two books on beer for the History Press. Eastern Shore Beer was published in 2014 and Delaware Beer in 2016.
Best known as the writer and host of “This Is War,” telling the stories of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, Tony continues to produce as well as host longform podcast projects. He lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with his wife Kelly and the only of his four daughters who hasn't moved out. Together they keep their dog and cat comfortable.
Featured Work
Writer and Host
Producer and Co-Host
Producer and Co-Host
A raw look at the combat and homecoming experience from American veterans who have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. “This Is War” chronicles the trials of combat vets both abroad and at home.
Producer and Co-Host
Producer and Co-Host
Producer and Co-Host
Todd DeHart and Tony Russo talk about living and working at the beach and all that entails, including enjoying the occasional mid-day cocktail.
Producer and Co-Host
Producer and Co-Host
Producer and Co-Host
Authors Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo sit speak with other writers about their work, the story behind the story, the writing process, and other writerly topics in this podcast for word nerds, bookworms, and writer types.
Producer and Host
Destination Delmarva
Producer and Co-Host
Interviews with beer writers about the places they love to cover and the beers they love to drink while doing it.
Destination Delmarva
Destination Delmarva
Destination Delmarva
A travel site devoted to the Delmarva Peninsula, curated and mostly written by Tony Russo, including clips from some of his favorite published news and culture features.
