Breaking the Chains

In this episode we are bringing on Luke Rorech to talk about all things St. Petersburg.  From what makes St Pete so special, to where to buy, to where to stay on vacation, and what you must see, this episode has it all. 

The title pretty much says it all.  Today was a really fun episode to put together.  We are going to talk about some goings on in my life since the last episode, and then discuss adventures at the Brooker Creek Preserve, Florida Botanical Gardens, Heritage Village, and a glorious evening walking down Clearwater Beach.

Today we talk with Jordan Harris, of the "Here With Jordan" you tube channel, about the power of listening, and how it can lead to compassion, understanding and love in the world.  

Today we are going to give a little update on what's been going on in my life since the last episode, and why this very well might be the last episode of Kauai Podcast.  Then we are going to bring on Wayde Fishman of the Living the Aloha Life podcast to talk about the current state of Hawaii and many other things regarding the island.  

We spend a lot of time talking about how beautiful Tampa is.  Today we are going to add a touch of reality for anyone thinking about moving here, and talk about some of the negative things that people may want to weigh in on with regards to the decision. 

The title pretty much says it all.  Today we are going to talk about tropical storm Elsa, and how the news totally blew it out of proportion, as always.  We are going to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back to back Stanley Cups.  We are going to talk about Amalie Arena and my first ever trip to Tampa, and along with that we are going to discuss a whole slew of things near the arena.......

In this episode we will talk about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Florida Aquarium.  I will discuss in detail why you should not miss one, and why you should skip the other.

Busch Gardens, Disk Golf Update, Moving to Florida, Drum Circles, and more...

Today we are going to take a detailed look at several of the area's zoos or animal sanctuaries.  We are going to review Zoo Tampa, the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, and the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary.  I'm going to talk about why I was not able to check out either Busch Gardens, or Big Cat Rescue.  I'm also going to share a near deadly experience with a water moccasin and a super fun experience golfi...

Disk golf is  an awesome way to get out of the house, spend a fun day in the sun, either with friends or zenning out by yourself, and you cant find a cheaper thing to do.  When I first moved here, I couldn't help but notice that the Tampa area has a lot of disk golf courses, so I set out a goal to play them all.  Some were really good, and some were really bad.  Today I will share that story with...

Today I am super excited to bring on Carol, who has visited every Disney park around the world.  We have an awesome conversation, not just about the parks, but the locations the parks are in as well.  We do a little Disney trivia, and just have an overall, really good time.

In this "part two" episode to our "purchasing real estate in Tampa" series, we will discuss some major negatives which you will have to take into consideration, sinkholes, hurricanes, and flooding... and the insurance associated with each of them.  

The Buccaneers are playing the Chiefs in Super Bowl 55, and the big game is happening in Tampa.  What an exciting time this is for a Chiefs fan that has been pulling for Tampa all year.  In this episode we are going to discuss the run up to the Super Bowl, and all the fun activities that have been going on in town this week. 

An in depth conversation with my friend John about the best places to live in the Tampa area.

Today we are going to talk with Kauai Podcast guests, Connie and Gerson, about their move to Florida's Sarasota area, as well as several of their favorite Sarasota Beaches and magical spots.

I wanted to put out this quick little episode to give an update on what has gone on since the last show, as well as talk about some projects in the pipeline going forward.  

Today we are going to have some fun discussing several "fun facts" related to the Tampa area, as well as some "not so fun facts".

The title says five, but we are going to cover A LOT of parks.  We are actually going to review a whole slew of Pinellas County parks, and while we are doing that I will highlight five as "must see" parks for visitors to the area.

In this episode, I will discuss my move to Florida and then spend the majority of the show talking about all the ways that Florida is different from California.  

This episode concludes our cross country adventure. Sarah and I travel from San Antonio to New Orleans where we spend some time exploring the French Quarter and taking a steamboat down the Mississippi River. We then continue on and complete our journey, ending at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Also included: Houston sucks, REALLY long bridges, don't swim in Lake Pontchartrain, staying alert in the Fre...

The title pretty much says it all. Also discussed, a true divine intervention that may have saved our lives, a torrential downpour in Albuquerque, aliens in Roswell, the UFO Museum, a 750 foot elevator into an amazing, underground world, I can drive 85, spirits of the Alamo, wait staff that are forced to wear ratings on their aprons, and the incredible San Antonio Riverwalk.

In Part Two of our cross-country adventure, Sarah and I travel along Route 66, into The Grand Canyon and onward towards Roswell, New Mexico. Also discussed, the man who should have bought a lottery ticket, how I got lost and couldn't find the Grand Canyon even though I was only steps away, elusive deer, men who hate Chipotle, men who hate the Grand Canyon, and the beautiful mood music of Paul Simo...

In Part One of our cross country road trip, we travel into Las Vegas, share some history and interesting information about the area, visit Ghost Adventures creator Zak Bagans's Haunted Museum, catch a Criss Angel show, then move on towards the Hoover Dam.

Release of a podcast I originally recorded a year ago, where my daughter and I set out to explore different places in Florida to see if it was a place she might want to live. We walked on heavenly beaches in Clearwater, failed a Forest Gump quiz miserably in Daytona, drove through some neighborhoods that were awesome, and some that were not. We had a surprise meetup in Orlando, went on an alligato...

I just moved from California to the Tampa area about 6 weeks ago, and I LOVE this area.  It's absolutely beautiful.  There is so much to do here, and so much to learn.  I can't wait to begin to explore it, and to learn more about it, and I'd like to invite you along on that journey with me. In this first episode, I am going to spend some time making some introductions to myself as well as my goals...