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179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -Preserving and promoting Florida's rural landscape and ranching heritage by sharing forgotten and little known history along with interviews, stories, and cowboy poetry capturing the lifestyle of both historical and contemporary cowboys in the Sunshine State.
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From Planks to Pavement: A Historical Review of Florida Roadways
April 17, 2024 17:36 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MBTravel in the early days of Florida was tough at best. Much of the state was underwater for a majority of the year which meant travel by waterways or horseback was most efficient. Roadways and transportation infrastructure blew the state wide open leading it to be the mega-state powerhouse that it is today. This week we take a look at some of those historic roads from territorial Florida on up to the modern systems inlace today.
159. A Sentinel For Florida Agriculture: A Conversation With Ardis Hammock
April 10, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBArdis Hammock is an integral part of Frierson Family Farm and the Florida agricultural community. Located immediately adjacent to the southern boundary of Lake Okeechobee for well over 100 years, her family shares a deep legacy in South Florida and has a history of service to not only agriculture, but to their surrounding communities as well. Join us for a conversation that elaborates on that rich heritage including how they survived the devastation of the 1926 and 1928 hurricanes, rebuilt, a...
158. A Taste Of Tallahassee's Colorful And Controversial Past
March 28, 2024 02:08 - 44 minutes - 62.9 MBIt may come as quite a surprise to many while being common knowledge to others, Tallahassee owns a very interesting and rather sordid past. It has flirted with famed Americans and infamous Floridians throughout the years and this week's episode highlights two such examples filled with overlapping themes and commonly shared circumstances. Tune in and learn something you may not have known or rekindle a long forgotten nugget of knowledge that has long slipped your mind.
157. Remembering Wild and Wooly Days In The Flatwoods Of Florida; with Dusty Holley
March 20, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 128 MBDusty Holley is a man with many talents and a diverse knowledge base that allows him to be equally at home in a board room or sitting on a board in a set of cow pens. Aside from being the Director of Field Services for the Florida Cattlemen's Association, he's a great storyteller with extensive family roots in our state's cow culture. Dusty set aside some time from his busy schedule to share that family history, part of which relates directly to the infamous Barber-Mizell Feud, and a good dea...
[REBROADCAST] 32. Cur Dogs: Origins And Evolution of a Florida Cowboy's Best Friend
February 29, 2024 14:48 - 43 minutes - 61.3 MBJoin us for a rebroadcast of this episode that takes a deeper historical look into the origins and development of the Florida rancher's favorite working partner, the cur dog or Florida cow dog. Suffice to say that when our ancestors sailed across the Atlantic to settle in North America, they brought not only livestock, but also a very essential tool for handling those animals.
156. The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same Here In Florida; with Sam Phares
February 22, 2024 03:34 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MBAfter making it through a very successful art show and finding the time to solve our technical issues with our recording device, we're back with some fresh material for the show. Sam and I took time to select and read a few chapters from a book on obscure Florida history. We then had some lively discussion about observations we had on those selections and how here in Florida, even when you think something is changing it quite often really hasn't.
155. Storytelling and Spur Making: A Conversation With Mr. Billy Davis
February 01, 2024 19:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBGoing back to the early 1820's, the Davis family has a long legacy in Florida and our cowhunter culture. Billy Davis has worked cows far and wide across the state and is the president of the Florida Cracker Horse Association so you'd be hard-pressed to find folks in the cattle business who don't know him. He's equally notorious as a prankster and storyteller with a true passion for Old Florida and our ranching heritage. As if all that wasn't enough to solidify his reputation, he's become a so...
154. A Mixed Bag of Musings and a Sprinkling of Poetry
January 24, 2024 21:44 - 54 minutes - 76.5 MBWe're off to the races with meetings and festival preparation here in January. This week is pretty simple; we reflect on some of those activities before serving up a handful of poems focused on Florida and our cooler, wetter winter.
153. Ranches And Rodeo Arenas in Florida and Beyond; with Mr. Fritz Brewer
January 10, 2024 17:49 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBFritz Brewer has spent a lot of years horseback seeing everything from livestock on Florida's open prairies and marsh lands to those performing as athletes in rodeo arenas across our state and country. In this episode, we reflect on his many experiences and the change he's witnessed both in and out of the arena. You'll hear plenty of Florida history and an insider's look at pro-rodeo that you're sure to enjoy so kick back and enjoy the ride with us!
152. Killing Her Softly: Who Will Stand Up For Florida?
January 04, 2024 13:07 - 38 minutes - 54.2 MBIt's the beginning of a new year and Season 5 of Between The Beaches Podcast, but how's that "New year, New me" thing going for Florida? Not so well. We're still staring down the same major problems that have been plaguing our state for the past few decades and they're only getting worse. Certainly not all, but most of Florida's leadership seems to be intent on securing short term gain while turning a blind eye to the devastating long term implications for our future. Unrestrained growth and ...
151. A Voice For Old Florida; with WOKC'S Billy Dean
December 15, 2023 03:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe communities around Lake Okeechobee know Billy Dean quite well after his 21 years on the air at WOKC with Glades Media Group, but not everyone knows the backstory of his early years and family legacy in Southwest Florida. In this episode, we look back at his agricultural roots, share stories about growing up in rural Florida and daily sporting pursuits, and then transition into a discussion about small-town life in Florida and the important community services and the personal touch that lo...
150. Giving Back to Florida; with Sam Phares
December 06, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBAs we enter the last month of the year and the season when our hearts are full of gratitude, join us as we run down our list of favorite, local charitable organizations that make an impact here in the South Florida region. If you're like us, you like seeing your donations support local, grassroots groups that aren't bloated and top heavy. Whether you choose to donate to these groups, get involved volunteering with them, or simply spread the word about them we feel they're deserving of the att...
149. Duck Camp Diaries; with Jack Nash, Ryan Hathaway, and Emerson McBryde
November 29, 2023 13:26 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBWaterfowl hunting is a longstanding Southern tradition and offers a great example of the benefits that can be had from well managed public lands and especially on privately owned agricultural lands which are a haven for wildlife of all types. As the first split of the 2023 waterfowl season in Florida has concluded, it seemed like the perfect time to gather up some of our extended family for an informal chat covering all things duck hunting in Florida and Arkansas, camaraderie, and conservatio...
[REBROADCAST] 9: The Brucellosis Battle in Florida - How Grit and Grace Helped Secure the Victory; with Linda Crane and Evelyn Tiencken
November 15, 2023 12:13 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBNote: This is a rebroadcast from Season 1 of the show that covers a pivotal period of time in Florida's cattle industry. Brucellosis, a devastating bacterial disease, wreaked havoc on the Florida cattle industry for many years until a federal eradication program was instituted. On this episode, we discuss the history of the program in Florida and hear firsthand accounts from Linda Crane and Evelyn Tiencken, two ladies who served as field technicians in the fight against this costly disease. M...
148. Crosspromotion: Florida Farm Bureau's Rural Recharge Podcast
November 09, 2023 16:29 - 50 minutes - 71 MBThis week we're offering up a special cross-promotion by sharing Florida Farm Bureau Federation's podcast, Rural Recharge. Sam and I joined President Jeb Smith as guests for episode 9 and many of you may have already heard this on their platform, but we thought this was a great way for non-members of Farm Bureau to find another informative ag related podcast. Hope y'all enjoy it and be sure to subscribe to the Rural Recharge podcast wherever you stream yours.
147. Scottish Ales And Witch Tales: A Halloween Episode featuring Special Guest Àdhamh Ó Broin, Scottish Gaelic Consultancy
October 25, 2023 04:45 - 45 minutes - 64 MBIt's been a wild October and with Halloween closing in on us this seemed like the perfect time to collaborate with our friend in Glasgow, Mr. Àdhamh Ó Broin, to cover some of our heritage and a poem featuring a ghost story. Join us this week for a special presentation of Robert Burns' classic Tam O' Shanter. To purchase a chance (or numerous chances) to win an original Brad Phares oil painting benefiting the charitable organization, Dòrlach, as mentioned in this episode please follow the ...
146. Deep Roots in Florida Soil; with Jeb Smith, President Florida Farm Bureau Federation
October 11, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBJeb Smith is a fifth generation farmer and current Florida Farm Bureau President. His family has deep roots in Hastings, Florida located in St. Johns County and a legacy of leadership locally and throughout Florida. In this episode, we discuss his family's legacy, early memories of St. Johns County, the challenges facing agriculture as our state's population swells, and his long history with Farm Bureau. On a side note, I reversed roles and stepped in as a guest with Jeb on Farm Bureau's p...
145. Cowboy Poetry: A Look At Life's Transitions
October 04, 2023 04:05 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBCommitments relative to my art work have held me captive the last 10 days or so. That means I haven't had time for interviews or much of anything else to be honest. Given those circumstances and the fact we're shifting from summer to fall here in Florida, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to view life's various transitions through the lens of some cowboy poetry. Hope y'all enjoy the readings.
144. Oslo On Florida's Indian River
September 20, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis week we journey back to Florida's Indian River region in the early 1900's thanks to a quaint paperback publication titled "Oslo" which was written by Arnold Helseth. Aside from chronicling his ancestors' amazing American journey, it provides vivid and valuable insight into our Florida heritage, especially in present day southern Indian River County and Northern St. Lucie County.
143. Florida’s September Storms Part 1: The 1926 Hurricane
September 13, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 130 MBFlorida's 2023 tropical weather has ramped up as we find ourselves in the peak of hurricane season so the timing couldn't be more appropriate to reflect on our state's history with September storms. As clean up efforts from Idalia continue in North Florida, we take a look back at the disastrous 1926 Hurricane which forevermore changed Florida's trajectory financially and environmentally. This one tragic weather incident devastated the Glades region and altered Florida's course more than anyon...
142. Rodeo Retrospective: A Look Back At How the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association Has Raised Scholarship Funds And Multiple Generations of Florida Ranchers; with Seth Louthan and Dudley Kirton
August 30, 2023 04:05 - 55 minutes - 77.3 MBThis Labor Day weekend will find Okeechobee abuzz with both locals and our urban coastal neighbors eager to take in yet another rodeo experience in one of Florida's iconic arenas - one of the few remaining outdoor, uncovered, and privately owned venues. It's a piece of Florida history and a solid slice of Americana. The rodeo is the largest fundraiser for the non-profit Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association and it affords the association the ability to give back primarily to the youth of...
141. Back To Those Florida Roots; with Clint Raulerson
August 23, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBOur good friend Clint Raulerson joins us this week to reflect on his adventures and growth that stemmed from cowboying in Kansas along with his return to Florida and the new chapters that lie ahead. In the process, we cover the importance of sharing our heritage with the public at large and then close out the show with a few new pieces of cowboy poetry in memory of Bill O'Grady, a fellow cowboy and kind soul who sadly passed on in a tragic horse wreck while working cattle recently.
[REBROADCAST] 113. Camoflauge and Conservation: A Conversation with the team at FLCamo; with Newt Mattson, Peter Agardy, and Chris Carpenter
August 16, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 131 MBNOTE: With archery season underway here in Florida for Zone A, it seemed like a great time to revisit this episode that was full of lively conversation and plenty of great perspective about wild Florida. If you've heard it previously, we hope you enjoy it just as much or more the second time around, and if this is your first time hearing it we think you're going to find plenty of useful information in here. ______________ If you ever wanted to feel like you were part of deer camp, this...
140. It's Time To Stop Forfeiting Florida's Future; with Garrett Stuart (aka Captain Planet) of the Eco Preservation Project
August 09, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBGarrett Stuart, or Captain Planet as he's better known to loyal followers both young and old, has a diverse background in science and conservation. That education coupled with his Lakota and Scots background combine to provide a truly unique perspective on how we live with and treat our natural world. Garrett believes strongly in the importance of balancing the lessons and wisdom from our past with a focus on the unknown which still lies ahead of us, therefore he works diligently to educate ...
139. Reflections On The Early Days of Pasco and Pinellas Counties: An Interview With 3 Generations of The Starkey Family
August 02, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode, we share an interview conducted by Tampa Bay History in 1981 with Jay B. Starkey, Sr., Jay Starkey, Jr., and Frank Starkey. Representing 3 generations of Florida ranchers, they reflect on the early days of Pasco and Pinellas counties and bemoan the rampant development that seemed to be plaguing them at that time some 40 plus years ago. It's a tale of loving the natural landscape and a warning for what was to come; what we're facing now in Florida.
138. Perpetuating Florida's Cattle Industry and Heritage Through The Florida Cattlemen's Foundation; with Jim Handley, Executive VP Florida Cattlemen's Association
July 26, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThis week FCA executive vice president Jim Handley joins us to share a wealth of information about the Florida Cattlemen's Foundation, including it's history, an in-depth look at the many projects they've helped fund and bring to fruition, as well as some general history regarding FCA and his role there. We dig deep in our conversation for what amounts to a very informative discussion that you're sure to enjoy so don't miss it!
137. From The Auld Country To Amelia Island And Beyond; with Rob and Robbie Sistrunk
July 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThere is little doubt by now that America's story is one of immigrants finding opportunities and a fresh start, and the Florida frontier was a microcosm of that bold experiment. Our journey this week begins during the Second Spanish Occupation of Florida as we hear the exploits of Rob and Robbie Sistrunk's ancestors as they first arrive at present day Amelia Island from Scotland and then journey west to present day Levy County. Listen in and find out how our families intertwined in the North ...
136. Ranch and Grove: The Parlier Family Legacy of Growing Gators and Cattle in Florida; with Terry Parlier, Kurt Parlier, and Keith Parlier
July 12, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThe Parlier family has been rooted in Central Florida for many years and they've established a solid reputation within Florida's alligator management system from their early days as nuisance trappers to becoming a vertically integrated farming and processing operation. Most recently, they've expanded their processing facility to include USDA inspected beef processing. Join us for this episode as we look back on their history and where they're headed in the future.
135. Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: How Forensic Science Is Exposing Hidden Danger Lurking in Florida's Coastal Communities And Beyond; with Terry Gibson, Programs Lead - Florida, Deploy/US
June 29, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 121 MBWhen Florida's citizens and tourists flock to coastal waters this weekend and over Independence Day early next week, they'll unwittingly be exposing themselves to human effluent. It can't be seen or touched, so nobody considers the problem or perils associated with it; however, the pathogenic bacteria, pharmaceuticals, and many other substances originating from septic tanks and other sub-standard wastewater infrastructure are ever-present in Florida's coastal estuaries Numerous independent, ...
Forgotten Flagship Of The Florida Keys: The Story of Capitana Rubi El Segundo And The 1733 Hurricane
June 15, 2023 17:36 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBAt the height of the Spanish Empire, convoys of tall ships braved the seas hauling resources and treasure on transatlantic trade routes fraught with peril, especially during the summer months when hurricanes could develop without warning. In one of the worst maritime disasters ever recorded, the 1733 Hurricane descended upon part of Spain's West Indies Fleet led by the Capitana El Rubi Segundo ravaging the fleet against the Florida Reef paralleling the Florida Keys. This is her story; one th...
134. Forgotten Flagship Of The Florida Keys: The Story of Capitana Rubi El Segundo And The 1733 Hurricane
June 15, 2023 17:36 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBAt the height of the Spanish Empire, convoys of tall ships braved the seas hauling resources and treasure on transatlantic trade routes fraught with peril, especially during the summer months when hurricanes could develop without warning. In one of the worst maritime disasters ever recorded, the 1733 Hurricane descended upon part of Spain's West Indies Fleet led by the Capitana El Rubi Segundo ravaging the fleet against the Florida Reef paralleling the Florida Keys. This is her story; one th...
133. Robert Is Here: Spotlighting An Iconic Piece of Old Florida; with Brandon Moehling
June 07, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 90 MBAnyone who has ever skirted the west side of Miami trekking southward to Everglades National Park or the Florida Keys has undoubtedly heard about the infamous Robert Is Here fruit stand. Since their simple beginnings as a roadside produce stand in 1959, they've grown into a mainstay attraction in southeast Florida for thousands of fans. From locally grown produce and other farm fresh products to their notorious fruit milkshakes and more, they've got something for everyone including serving as...
132. Speaking Up for Florida Agriculture; with Tucker Wise
May 26, 2023 03:12 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBTucker Wise has taken various elements from his diverse background and combined them with his passion for Florida agriculture in order to use his voice as an instrument carrying the positive message of rural Florida to the metropolitan areas of our state. No pun intended, but Tucker is wise beyond his years and will be a valuable advocate for Old Florida for years to come. Tune in to hear more of his story.
[REBROADCAST] 33. 90 Years of Change In The Center of Florida's Cow Country; with Mr. J.C. Bass
May 17, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week finds me booked with speaking engagements for public school programs, work on commissioned art, and getting our bloodhound puppies ready to leave for their new homes so for now please enjoy this enlightening interview which originally aired back in 2020. ___________ Mr. J.C. Bass is a Korean War veteran, Silver Star recipient, lifelong cowman, and a true southern gentleman. Join us as he shares all the change he's experienced in 90 years of living in Basinger and surrounding a...
131. Cowgirl Poetry For Mrs. Imogene
May 10, 2023 04:05 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBFlorida's ranching community recently lost a great champion with the passing of Mrs. Imogene Yarborough of Geneva, Florida. She was a lifelong advocate for beef and the preservation of our cow culture heritage so it seemed only fitting to share some cowgirl poetry dedicated to her memory. The poem selections chosen each spoke to her attributes in one way or another so I hope y'all enjoy this episode and if you feel so inclined, please look up the Florida Cattlemen's Foundation online and make...
130. Rebuking Remington's "Cracker Cowboys of Florida": A Defense of Florida's Cow Culture
April 20, 2023 03:33 - 58 minutes - 81.6 MBFrederic Remington went down in history as a masterful artist, historian, and storyteller chronicling the lifestyle of the American cowboy. He is revered and beloved by many but that doesn't mean that he was without fault. In this episode, we examine and dissect his faulty assessment of Florida cowhunters and crackers in general.
129. How Mosquitos Led to Ice In Florida
April 12, 2023 16:14 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MBDid you know that mechanical ice production first occurred in Florida? It all happened along the Gulf coast back in the mid 1800's thanks in large part to the pesky mosquitos and the diseases they transmit. Listen in to learn all the fascinating details behind this story and the invention of artificial ice. It's overlooked Florida history that altered not only life in the Sunshine State, but life worldwide as well. Music Credits: "Southern Land" by Trent Willmon
How Mosquitos Led to Ice In Florida
April 12, 2023 16:14 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MBDid you know that mechanical ice production first occurred in Florida? It all happened along the Gulf coast back in the mid 1800's thanks in large part to the pesky mosquitos and the diseases they transmit. Listen in to learn all the fascinating details behind this story and the invention of artificial ice. It's overlooked Florida history that altered not only life in the Sunshine State, but life worldwide as well. Music Credits: "Southern Land" by Trent Willmon
128. A Passionate Appetite For Conservation; with Adam Steele
April 05, 2023 04:01 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBAdam Steele is passionate about cooking, Florida, and conservation even if it's not necessarily in that order. Adam is a man of many talents and well-versed in many subjects so it's no small wonder that we forged a quick friendship. As someone who moved to Florida and fell in love with her natural beauty for what it is versus trying to change it and someone who uses his culinary skills as an outreach tool to educate both sportsmen and non-sportsmen alike regarding the benefits of resource con...
127. Granddaddy Said We'd Be Here: An Interview From The 80's Predicting Today's Florida And More
March 22, 2023 04:47 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBI recently turned up a copy of a newsletter from back in the mid 1980's, where my Granddaddy did an interview with the publication team from Cattlemen For Christ discussing his thoughts on the state of the beef industry at that time and where he thought it was headed in the future. As the ancient idiom from Ecclesiastes made clear, there is nothing new under the sun. Join us for a look at Granddaddy's prescient thoughts as we read through his Q & A session demonstrating just how true his pre...
126. Cattle Not Coins: The Power & Prestige of Cattle in Ireland and Beyond
March 15, 2023 17:40 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MBFor our annual St. Patrick's Day episode, we reflect upon cattle as the supreme source of wealth in Ancient Ireland and some of the many ways that those cultural influences came to bear on Florida.
[REBROADCAST] 92. St. Patrick Was A Cowboy; with Sam Phares
March 10, 2023 11:34 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBDropping a rebroadcast this week so we can revisit some heritage this week; hope y'all enjoy it... Since our show is heavily focused on honoring our heritage and we're closing in on St. Patrick's Day, what better time than now to take a look at the origins of the Corned Beef and Cabbage meal? And while most of us knew that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland but did you know that he was also a cowboy? We dig into the Rian Bó Phádraig (Track of St. Patrick's Cow) in the se...
125. Good Horses To Ride: A Conversation With Mr. Ham Brown
March 02, 2023 20:09 - 59 minutes - 83 MBWithin the ranching community and performance horse circles, the name Ham Brown is synonymous with high quality horses filled with a whole lot of cow sense. His family first settled in Florida back in the 1800's so his roots run quite deep in Osceola County. In this episode, we touch on his early days working cattle across the state, his career in the cutting horse circuit, and plenty other memories of a Florida that's quickly disappearing.
124. Looking To Make His Mark: A Converssation About The Tradtional Cowboy Art of Saddlemaking; with Jared Phares
February 15, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 90 MBFor this episode we sit down with Jared Phares to discuss the history of the saddle, its advancement to the present day western saddle as we know it, and the back story on how Jared got started working with leather and evolved into saddle making. To see more of Jared's work, please visit: www.allapattahsaddlery.com or look him up on Instagram
123. Raisin' Cane With Rumrunners
January 25, 2023 05:05 - 53 minutes - 75.2 MBYou may have seen the episode title and expected some discussion of the so-named tropical alcoholic concoctions, but do you know the historical origins of the aptly named drink and its ties to Florida? If not, tune in today to get the full backstory that's filled with charismatic characters, fast boats, and smuggling in Old Florida. * Also, be sure to give a listen to our new intro music for the show "Southern Land" by our longtime friend, the multi-talented award winning singer/songwriter...
122. Conservation Candor: Discussing The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Conservation Efforts in Florida; with Mike Elfenbein and Nick Szabo
January 19, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThere are those in Florida who pay lip service to conservation and then there are those individuals keenly committed to the cause through integrity and action. People like the guests on this week's episode. Mike Elfenbein is the chairman of the Cypress Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America and Nick Szabo is the founder of AguaCulture with a focus on restoring and maintaining an ecological balance between Florida's waterways and human activity which impacts them. In this week's convers...
121. Poetry From The Pasture: Remembering Baxter On HIs Birthday
January 12, 2023 01:54 - 32 minutes - 46 MBWelcome to Season 4 and we're kicking things off with some poetry from the pasture! In this episode, I chose to share six of Baxter Black's poems to remember him and celebrate what would've been his 78th birthday. He was a fine human, a clever writer with a gift for capturing humor in nearly every situation, and we lost him far too soon. Hope y'all enjoy these selections and that they add a laugh or two in your day.
[REBROADCAST] 44. Chirstmas Traditions Across Florida's Heartland; with Nancy Phares and Sam Phares
December 21, 2022 12:34 - 44 minutes - 41.8 MB*REBROADCAST* In our Christmas episode, we reflect back on Christmas memories and family traditions spanning the generations including cutting our own trees from the Florida scrub before there were nearly so many people and so much less scrub country. We sprinkle in a bit of cowboy poetry including arguably the most widely known Christmas poem in the cowboy poetry genre recited by our friend of the show, Mr. Red Steagall.
120. Poised For Prominence: How The Dream For a Bustling Brighton Died
December 14, 2022 05:05 - 52 minutes - 73.2 MBBrighto, Florida was once poised to become a mega power city on the Florida peninsula, but a series of events and circumstances derailed those plans and the dreams of both millionaires and regular folks alike. In this episode, we dig into the backstory of the men behind those plans for greatness, look at their implementation, and bear witness to what crushed it all. It's another piece of Florida's past that's easily overlooked so listen and learn more about the parts of Florida lying between ...
119. Still Longing To Chase Cattle Under The Florida Sun; with Leon Myers
December 07, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBIf you enjoy good ole Florida cowhunting stories then this episode is one you don't want to miss. Having not only served his country in the Vietnam War, Mr. Leon Myers spent years working cattle across South-Central Florida for numerous ranches. He's got many a story to share, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. To paraphrase an old Irish proverb, "a family of Celtic birth will argue and fight, but let a shout come from without, and see them all unite." Such has been the case within my...