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Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 2: Max Stryker of North Palm Beach is the Celebrity Author of "Sex, Lies and Steroids"
May 28, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to go to prison for selling steroids and performance enhancement drugs to celebrities, athletes, or law enforcement officers?! Of COURSE you have! And you're in luck, because Max Stryker (a.k.a. Anthony Vincent Laterza Jr.), author of "Sex, Lies and Steroids: The Invisible Doctor Scenario," exposes some of the most BELOVED celebrities for using these drugs. (We've bleeped-out their names; so, you'll have to use your clever imagination, haha.) Max ...
Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 1: Scott Firester of Boynton Beach is Man Behind the Mystic and the Know Your Aura Podcast
May 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBFor the inaugural episode of Florida's Fresh Mix Podcast, Scott Firester joins Gerard on the mic. Not only does Scott manage Mystic Michaela, a celebrity aura reader and psychic, but he's also married to her! They host the Know Your Aura podcast and run their business together, while also raising their two daughters. Now, usually, it's frowned upon to mix business with pleasure; but, Scott explains how it all mixes so well together. On this episode, Scott shares into how one of their daughte...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 68: Spirits! with LS Cream Liqueur (Jacksonville), Anteel Tequila (Now in Florida), and Dark Door Spirits (Tampa)
April 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt's an all-spirits episode of the Florida Beer Podcast! We can't live on beer alone.... So, we start with LS Cream Liqueur, based in Montreal and produced here in Jacksonville. It's a liqueur based on the Haitian staple Cremas, and we speak to LS founders Myriam Jean-Baptiste and Stevens Charles about how their Haitian backgrounds influenced their desire to develop and produce one of the best cream liqueurs you'll ever have. From there, we go south of the border with Anteel Tequila. They're...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 67: History Class in Panama City, Social Media with Leaven in Riverview, and LaBelle in Hendry County
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIt's a monster episode of the Florida Beer Podcast today! First, we speak to Allan Branch, co-founder of History Class Brewing in Panama City, Florida. The brewery was created in part to honor the incredible (and sometimes unknown) history of the city and surrounding area. From there, we talk with Leaven Brewing in Riverview about the most important place for breweries to advertise--social media. Located near Tampa, co-founder and social media guru Jillian Lynch shares how they started their...
Florida's Fresh Mix Podcast Sizzle Reel Featuring Dave Butler of the Florida Beer Podcast
April 14, 2021 15:07 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MBWe have an exciting sizzle reel for you with bite-sized highlights from Gerard's first Fresh Mix episodes, beginning with a welcome from Dave Butler of the Florida Beer Podcast and the Florida Beer Blog. Listen in for clips from Gerard's first Fresh Mix guests--Scotty Firester (a.k.a. "The Man Behind the Mystic"); Celebrity author, Max Stryker; Kristy Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal, and Sports Handicapper PHENOM, Zach Hirsch of iPickWins! Plus, we include a great shout out at the very end...
Fresh Mix Podcast Sizzle Reel Featuring Dave Butler of the Florida Beer Podcast
April 14, 2021 15:07 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MBWe have an exciting sizzle reel for you with bite-sized highlights from Gerard's first Fresh Mix episodes, beginning with a welcome from Dave Butler of the Florida Beer Podcast and the Florida Beer Blog. Listen in for clips from Gerard's first Fresh Mix guests--Scotty Firester (a.k.a. "The Man Behind the Mystic"); Celebrity author, Max Stryker; Kristy Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal, and Sports Handicapper PHENOM, Zach Hirsch of iPickWins! Plus, we include a great shout out at the very end...
Florida Beer Podcast - Special Episode 66 - Grand Central Beer Day 2021 Preview with Right Around the Corner Brewery
April 08, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThis is a quickie episode, as we are gearing up for Grand Central Beer Day 2021! We gave our friends at Right Around the Corner Arcade Brewery, John McMahon and Tom Rockhill, a call to understand a bit more about the event and what beers to expect. Everything kicks off THIS Saturday, April 10th; so go check it out! Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Interested in becoming ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 65: Cerveceria La Tropical
April 07, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBI have waited a long time for this episode--four years to be exact! That's how long ago I met Manny Portuondo, torchbearer for La Tropical. At the turn of the century, La Tropical was Cuba's biggest beer, and enjoyed a monstrous market share before the island was engulfed in turmoil. After years of work, Manny has finally revived his family's identity in a huge new facility. Join Producer Steve and I as we sit down with Manny and head brewer Matthew Weintraub. We talk about resurrecting the ...
Florida's Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 00: Gerard's Welcome Interview
April 05, 2021 15:14 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBFPN Founder, Producer Jaime, welcomes our newest FPN host to the microphone--her brother, Gerard! To say Gerard is a man familiar with the power of words is an understatement. An attorney of over 20 years with a mastery of transactional law, Gerard now heads up GL Esquire Consulting in Miami, Florida. And, as a contributor to his community, Gerard is on the Board of Directors of Guitars Over Guns and various Harvard alumni clubs. He’s also an avid table tennis player, political commentator, ...
Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 00: Gerard's Welcome Interview
April 05, 2021 15:14 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBFPN Founder, Producer Jaime, welcomes our newest FPN host to the microphone--her brother, Gerard! To say Gerard is a man familiar with the power of words is an understatement. An attorney of over 20 years with a mastery of transactional law, Gerard now heads up GL Esquire Consulting in Miami, Florida. And, as a contributor to his community, Gerard is on the Board of Directors of Guitars Over Guns and various Harvard alumni clubs. He’s also an avid table tennis player, political commentator, ...
Episode 64: Curtain Up at Bay Cannon Brewing in Tampa and a Visit to Riptide Brewing in Naples
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBNot too long ago, two Broadway actors and craft beer podcasters created a beer to help fund a program for out of work theatre professionals around the country. That program is The Actors Fund, the show is The Happy Hour Guys, and that beer is Curtain Up--a hazy IPA bursting with citric hop goodness. Three breweries in Florida are slated to release the beer, and the first is Tampa's Bay Cannon Brewing. We'll chat with co-founder Matthew Juaire about the reason behind making the beer and givin...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 64: Curtain Up at Bay Cannon Brewing in Tampa and a Visit to Riptide Brewing in Naples
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBNot too long ago, two Broadway actors and craft beer podcasters created a beer to help fund a program for out of work theatre professionals around the country. That program is The Actors Fund, the show is The Happy Hour Guys, and that beer is Curtain Up--a hazy IPA bursting with citric hop goodness. Three breweries in Florida are slated to release the beer, and the first is Tampa's Bay Cannon Brewing. We'll chat with co-founder Matthew Juaire about the reason behind making the beer and givin...
Florida's Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 00: Welcome to Florida's Fresh Mix
March 18, 2021 16:22 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBThanks for finding Florida's Fresh Mix Podcast--A sunny and salty mix of Florida's freshest personalities! These Floridian movers and shakers will join Gerard on the mic to talk about anything and everything under the sun. From authors to activists, from business owners to ball players, and everything in-between, you never quite know who will be in the mix. But, it’s guaranteed to be fresh and keep you in the know while on the go with Florida’s latest! Listen in... Host: Gerard Legagneur ...
Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 00: Welcome to The Fresh Mix
March 18, 2021 16:22 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBThanks for finding the Fresh Mix Podcast--A sunny and salty mix of Florida's freshest personalities! These Floridian movers and shakers will join Gerard on the mic to talk about anything and everything under the sun. From authors to activists, from business owners to ball players, and everything in-between, you never quite know who will be in the mix. But, it’s guaranteed to be fresh and keep you in the know while on the go with Florida’s latest! Listen in... Host: Gerard Legagneur Visit ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 63: Pete Schnebly of Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Co.
February 19, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBHere's our second of back-to-back episodes in Miami-Dade County! Homestead is a bit of a drive. I am firmly aware of this. Regardless, it is worth the trip to go down to Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Co., a full service tropical oasis right before heading into the Keys. They have it all: tropical wines, beers, two restaurants, and plenty of space... and iguanas. Don't forget the iguanas! We spoke to owner Pete Schnebly about his start in New York, building a winery and brewery, and some ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 62: In Miami with Ceiba Mead and Wine and Focal Beer Cafe
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWe are back in 2021! And let's really have some fun today, shall we? This is our first of back-to-back episodes in Miami-Dade County, and there's a lot to get through. We start with Ceiba--a new mead, wine, and cider producer coming to the Bird Road Art District. We chat with co-founder and head Sean McClain about sourcing honey and fruit in Miami-Dade, marketing their products to a decidedly different audience, and the fun things they have in their future. From there, we present the final i...
FL Podcasting News - Episode 24: Cancel Culture and Podcasting with Alex Sanfilippo out of Jacksonville
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe talk about cancel culture and how it is infiltrating the world of podcasting with our guest, Alex Sanfilippo--a brand strategist and podcaster out of Jacksonville. Featured Pic Credit: Flint Stone Media Title Sponsor: Flint Stone Media Guest: Alex Sanfilippo from Jacksonville, with the Creating a Brand Link: How Cancel Culture is Impacting the Podcasting Industry Featured Florida Podcaster: Lee Silverstein of the We Have Cancer Show Link: Top 15 Cancer Podcasts You Must Follow ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 61: Beat Culture in Miami, Black Flamingo in Pompano, and Grand Central in St. Petersburg
December 22, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHere's a big episode for everyone! A lot is going on in Florida Craft, so we are back with an extra-awesome episode of the Florida Beer Podcast! We start in Miami at Beat Culture Brewing not talking about beer at all! The Beat Culture team has been blowing up the Magic City with, of all things, mead! We spoke to co-owner Alan Espinosa about their history making meads, the styles they love to make, and some of the interesting legal differences between mead and beer in the Sunshine State. ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 60: Seltzers and Hockey with Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park
December 11, 2020 18:06 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFunky Buddha Brewery in Broward County's Oakland Park has grown into one of the largest regional breweries in the state of Florida, and it was only natural they would throw their hat into the ring when it came to hard seltzers. To get more information, we spoke to Funky Buddha founder Ryan Sentz to get a feel for these new seltzers, their creation, and where they will be expanding the product line in 2021. We also spoke about their partnership with the Florida Panthers, who recently got a ne...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 59: The Beer Diet by Gary Greenberg and Ellipsis Brewing in Orlando
November 24, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBYou read that right, a beer diet! Well, how do you build a solid, robust diet that will allow you to drink beer without gaining the stereotypical "beer gut"? We're talking to author and rugby aficionado Gary Greenberg about his book The Beer Diet and how you can have your beer and drink it, too. From there, we head to Orlando and Ellipsis Brewing, a brewery located so close to Orlando International Airport that you may hear a plane or two in the background of our interview. Back before COVID...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 58: Ft. Myers Brewing's Spykd Seltzer and Toll Road Brewing in Ocoee
November 04, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThe Hard Seltzer craze starts us off today, as we check in with Ft. Myers Brewing and their Spkyd line of seltzers. They recently took home Best Seltzer from 2020 Seltzerland, so we'll chat with Co-founder Rob Whyte about the win, creating the seltzers, where you can find them, and his favorite flavor. After that, we're going into the vault again, this time to Ocoee and Toll Road Brewing. Duane Morin is one of three co-founders in this small but mighty West Orange outpost of Florida Craft Be...
FL Podcasting News - Episode 23: Back with a Guinness World Record Bang by the Direct Towing App
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOn today's episode brought to you by the Direct Towing App, Chris Krimitsos of Podfest stops by to bask in the glory of his recent victory and Guinness World Record-holding title. Most of us podcasters have had to pivot and adjust through this major pandemic shift--just like everyone else. But, no one set their sights as high as Chris. And, he joins us to share how he let his imagination guide him, started ugly, garnered support of his community, and made it across that finish line. How can ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 57: BALT Vodka in Miami and Dog Rose Brewing in St. Augustine
October 10, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week, we start with vodka, straight from Miami! Bernard Smalls is the creator of BALT Vodka, a 7-times distilled, gluten-free, South Florida strawberry-flavored vodka that is out of this world. He created it to celebrate the friends he lost to gun violence in Miami Gardens, and we'll talk to him about those experiences, the creation of BALT Vodka, and where you can find it. After that, we're going into the vault, back to St. Augustine in Jan. of 2020. We spoke to Doug and Courtney Mur...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 56: Rep. Nick DiCeglie and Carlos Padron from The Tank Brewing by The de Moya Foundation
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIn our series of current Florida legislative candidates, we'll be talking to Rep. Nick DiCeglie from Brooksville, who worked hand-in-hand with Brooksville's Marker 48 Brewing during the recent closures. We chatted with him about their work and how he feels the 2021 legislative session may go for Florida craft beer. From there, we'll talk with Tank co-founder Carlos Padron about working with The de Moya Foundation. This non-profit organization places people with special abilities with compani...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 55: Big Storm Brewing and A Farewell to Concrete Beach Brewing
September 08, 2020 16:39 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome back to the Florida Beer Podcast! Today is a big episode, but don't forget to go onto FloridaBeerBlog.com or our social media pages and download your #SupportFLCraftBeer image to post on Sept. 16th! We start with Big Storm Brewing, the massive multi-site brewery along Florida's Gulf Coast. They just purchased Big Blue Brewing in Cape Coral, so we'll talk to owner LG Govoni about plans for the space, making hand sanitizer, their recent Belgian-style beer releases, and more. Much, mu...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 54: Rep. Wyman Duggan and Bold City Brewing
August 25, 2020 21:47 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFlorida State primaries are now over, and we now know the big matchups that will be decided in November. One of the most contencious districts is house District 15, comprising Downtown Jacksonville and currently represented by Wyman Duggan. Since he is up for reelection, we spoke to Rep. Duggan about the effect of current laws on breweries and craft beer bars, his views on how the Florida legislature can support craft beer, and all of the great breweries he represents. Two of his constit...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 53: Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen & Fat Tap Beer Bar
August 13, 2020 17:58 - 33 minutes - 23 MBHere on the Florida Beer Podcast, we are going to be getting a bit political. Elections are coming up, and you, as a voter, have the chance to send to Tallahassee Representatives and Senators that speak about your ideas and support the craft beer industry in Florida. For our first interview, we are speaking to current Florida State Representative Heather Fitzenhagen, currently running for Florida Senate in her home city of Ft. Myers. We'll chat with her about the effect of current law...
Finding Florida - Episode 33: A Vision of Virtual Reality and the Future
August 06, 2020 17:54 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBGlenn and Jaime discuss the immediate future of the show and how you can continue to contribute to our programming through our Roaming Reporter program. Then, Jaime introduces you to our latest Roaming Reporter--one of her Flint Stone Media team members, Jorge "JDM" DeMoya. He and his buddy, Julian, recently joined Nathan on the Immersion Nation Podcast to discuss their pre-quarantine experience visiting The Void, a virtual reality experience in Disney Springs. Listen in... Featured Pic Cr...
Finding Florida - Episode 32: Hiking Florida and Some Iconic Florida Foods
July 16, 2020 19:54 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBMisti Little of the "Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast" joins us to talk about hiking in Florida. We learn all about the Florida Trail, one of the eleven National Scenic Trails in the country. Also, we learn about one big steak and some Iconic Florida Foods. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Misti Little of the Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast Link: Charley's Steakhouse in Orlando Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsorin...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 52: COVID-19 Special Episode 14 - Sean Nordquist, Florida Brewers Guild
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to COVID-19 Episode 14 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeerblog.com. We are going around the state to speak to brewers and others in the industry to see how the quarantine has affected them and what they are doing to survive in this temporary new normal. Florida breweries are struggling to survive, and many have been affected by changing guidelines being delivered from Tallahassee. To make sense of everything we spoke to Sean Nordquist, Executive Director of the...
Finding Florida - Episode 31: Reopening Disney with Mike Scopa and a Florida Bucket List
June 30, 2020 12:30 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBGlenn shares some more of the latest travel news impacting your vacation and staycation dreams. Then, we speak with popular Disney writer, blogger, and podcaster Mike Scopa of the Micky Miles Podcast about what Disney will look like if it reopens in a few weeks. And, we end the show by seeing how many fun activities we've tackled on our own adventures and can check off the Florida Travel Bucket List. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Mike Scopa of the Mick...
Finding Florida - Episode 30: Emille Visits Universal and Some Florida Games
June 18, 2020 19:26 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBPopular travel blogger Emille Crawford tells us all about her visit to Universal Studios on Opening Day with all the COVID changes. We catch of on some Florida travel news and we play some Florida games. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Emille Crawford of Emille Enchanted and Inside the Magic | Facebook Link: Honest Review: What Can Disney Learn From Universal’s Reopening Mistakes? Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring epi...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 51: Khris Johnson, Green Bench Brewing
June 13, 2020 00:19 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome to COVID-19 Episode 12 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeerblog.com. We are going around the state to speak to brewers and others in the industry to see how the quarantine has affected them and what they are doing to survive in this temporary new normal. Not only are we dealing with the current quarantine, but there is also a tremendous wave of social change and activism spurred on by recent tragic events. But are businesses reacting to those events out of interest i...
People of Florida 12 - Being Black
June 06, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBOur communities are going through a VERY difficult time right now. So, I'm going to talk to you a bit about being black, and it's going to be uncomfortable. The fact that the subject of being black is even an uncomfortable topic is the EXACT reason why you need to listen. It's the exact reason why I need to talk. So, yes, this is going to be uncomfortable. And, that is the point. It can no longer be uncomfortable for only US. We need EVERYONE to have this conversation. In this first discussi...
Episode 50: COVID-19 Special Episode 12 - Dean Michael Cheng, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Florida International University
June 05, 2020 16:09 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe current pandemic quarantine has hit the hospitality industry pretty hard, but there have been a number of organizations that have come forward to create benefits to help affected workers. Two such programs come from Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. We spoke to Michael Cheng, Dean of the Chaplin School about those benefits programs, how other departments at FIU have come forward to help as well, and the future of the the program's tw...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 50: Dean Michael Cheng, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Florida International University
June 05, 2020 16:09 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe current pandemic quarantine has hit the hospitality industry pretty hard, but there have been a number of organizations that have come forward to create benefits to help affected workers. Two such programs come from Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. We spoke to Michael Cheng, Dean of the Chaplin School about those benefits programs, how other departments at FIU have come forward to help as well, and the future of the the program's tw...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 49: COVID-19 Special Episode 11 - Dennis Espinosa, Main and Six Brewing
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to COVID-19 Episode 11 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeerblog.com. We are going around the state to speak to brewers and others in the industry to see how the quarantine has affected them and what they are doing to survive in this temporary new normal. When preparing for a recent episode of the Sunshine State Happy Hour, we were approached by Jacksonville brewery Main and Six, who wanted to chat a bit about beers in the Bold New City of the South. So, of course, we...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 49: Dennis Espinosa, Main and Six Brewing
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to COVID-19 Episode 11 of the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeerblog.com. We are going around the state to speak to brewers and others in the industry to see how the quarantine has affected them and what they are doing to survive in this temporary new normal. When preparing for a recent episode of the Sunshine State Happy Hour, we were approached by Jacksonville brewery Main and Six, who wanted to chat a bit about beers in the Bold New City of the South. So, of course, we...
Finding Florida - Episode 29: Coming to Life and the Florida Trivia Challenge
May 27, 2020 15:46 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBGlenn covers reopenings from Disney to the Florida Keys. Shane Whaley from the Tourpreneur Show speaks with us about how tour operators think things will go the rest of the year. Then, We present a Florida Trivia Challenge, with Jaime playing a very special surprise guest--Jonathan Oakes out of Jacksonville and from the Trivial Warfare Podcast! Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Shane Whaley from the Tourpreneur Show | Facebook | Twitter Guest: Jonathan O...
Finding Florida - Episode 28: The Return of Florida Sports and Mating Gators
May 22, 2020 14:22 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJosh Cohen of ESPN West Palm shares his thoughts on how sports will resume in Florida. We give you fair warning to be aware of mating gators when venturing outdoors. Then, we reveal our last episode's Mystery Sound. Plus, we chat about NASA, Publix, face masks, and farmers. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Josh Cohen of ESPN West Palm | His Twitter Guest: Josh Cohen & The HomeTeam | Ep. 89 of Curve The ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 48: COVID-19 with Carlos Padron, The Tank Brewing
May 15, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWe are starting to see signs of life coming back, but South Florida isn't ready to reopen just yet. On today's episode, we reach out to Carlos Padron, lawyer and owner of The Tank Brewing in Doral to see what they are doing to get ready for a potential reopening. We also want to understand a little about how this is affecting their on-premise cigar store La Familia, and the release of their new beer Lo-Ca. Listen in... Host: David Butler of the Florida Beer Blog Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy")...
People of Florida 11 - Glenn "the Geek" Hebert from Horse Radio Network on Leading the Equine Industry Through COVID-19
May 15, 2020 15:46 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBYou'll hear some frank post-recording conversation of our candid thoughts between my Finding Florida co-host, Glenn, and I caught on our mics about how we are feeling with everything going on. Then, Glenn joins me officially as a guest to circle back around to how we plan for now and for the future. Glenn took charge of his business goals and processes VERY early, not only pivoting how they approached their clients and sponsors, but, more impressively becoming a leader for the entire equine ...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 47: COVID-19 with D.C. Reeves of Perfect Plain Brewing Co. in Pensacola
May 08, 2020 14:21 - 18.6 MBPensacola is starting to dig its claws in as another exploding hotspot of Florida craft beer. One reason is Perfect Plain, the craft brewery nestled deep in Pensacola's downtown. Their owner, D.C. Reeves, sat down to speak to us about how they are changing their business model to suit the quarantine, plus take out options and their relationship with other breweries in the City of Five Flags. We also spoke to him about his work as a Pensacola small business incubator and some of the difficult...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 46: COVID-19 with Pete Schnebly of Miami Brewing Co. in Homestead
April 30, 2020 14:24 - 16 MBMiami Brewing Co. and their sister winery, Schnebly Redland's Winery, are located in the Redlands area of Homestead. We chat with owner Pete Schnebly about how they're doing right now, renovations to their incredible brewery/winery/restaurant operation, and how they came to their decision not to be open at this time. I'm continuing my coverage of COVID-19 on the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeerblog.com. I'll continue going around the state (virtually) and speaking to brewers an...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 45: COVID-19 with Greg Tuttle of Ancient City Brewing Co. in St. Augustine
April 25, 2020 19:55 - 9.95 MBIt is no secret that my family and I are big fans of St. Augustine, and watching their rebirth as a neat little craft beer hub in Florida has been amazing. Leading that charge is the largest brewery in our nation's oldest city, Ancient City Brewing. We sat with co-owner Greg Tuttle to understand the fate of their distribution networks, two taprooms, and how this tourism-dependent community is faring. I'm continuing my coverage of COVID-19 on the Florida Beer Podcast, powered by Floridabeer...
Finding Florida - Episode 27: Key Lime Pies and Birthday Candles
April 24, 2020 22:56 - 27.4 MBGlenn covers updates on key openings and closings in our State. Plus, Kermit himself from Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe joins us to talk about how the community has rallied support around their special Key West shop. Then, for our Community Clipboard, we bring you tips from a local judge on Zoom calls, and the latest links and resources shared by fellow listeners. Finally, we’ll have three fun audio clips to share for you: Found Footage from visiting Kermit’s on OUR Key West adventure two years a...
People of Palm Beach 30 - The Millennial Businesswoman: How a 22-year-old Changed Her Family's Farm Business in the Midst of the Coronavirus
April 24, 2020 13:56 - 18.8 MBShe is a 22-year-old college student who figured out a way for her family farm business to thrive during the coronavirus shutdown. Palm Beach County's East Coast Farms & Vegetables had to do something fast. Within a week of the pandemic hitting south Florida, the Lantana distributor's sales went to zero. East Coast Farms and Vegetables partners with farmers to sell fruits and vegetables to companies like Sysco and Cheney Brothers, which supply the restaurants and stores all over Florida. Tha...
People of Florida 10 - Two-Time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Shannon Briggs on Going Bare-Knuckle
April 22, 2020 16:43 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBFormer two-time boxing heavyweight champion of the world, Shannon Briggs, joins the show today. He's had 60 wins, 6 draws, and just 1 loss over his career with 53 KOs. After moving to Florida about 20 years ago, Mr. Briggs lives near Miami in Pembroke Pines and will be debuting (as soon as all of this is over) in his first bare-knuckle fight. We chat about why he is shifting toward tackling a new division of fighting and how he's adjusting his training in the age of coronavirus--especially i...
Florida Beer Podcast - Episode 44: COVID-19 with JoAnn Elardo of Wicked Dolphin Rum in Cape Coral
April 18, 2020 12:48 - 12.5 MBWe welcome JoAnn Elardo, owner of Cape Coral's award-winning Wicked Dolphin rum distillery, to today's show. She and her team have been hard at work producing as much hand sanitizer as they can to keep Lee County safe. We chat with her today to understand what it takes to make the hand sanitizer at the distillery and at their brewpub Big Blue Brewing, how much COVID-19 has affected their community, and difficulties they are facing in the production of their needed hand sanitizer. Listen in.....
Finding Florida - Episode 26: The Essentials of Wrestling, Plus Justine Griffin Reports from the Tampa Bay Times
April 17, 2020 06:07 - 34.4 MBWe chat about what surprising activity Governor DeSantis has deemed an essential business. Then, Justine Griffin from the Tampa Bay Times joins us to talk about coronavirus' impact on Florida--in particular, one of its BIGGEST industries, restaurants like her dad's in New Port Richey. Then, to help us all through this quarantine craziness, she'll share a Florida-inspired drink from a clip from HER podcast, Heels Down Happy Hour on Horse Radio Network. Plus, we'll have new segments for listen...