Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive

(Airs 7/9) In this episode of ONE PLACE, MANY VOICES, Beth Gelman chats with Robert Lynn Whitelaw. Tarpon Springs is known around the world for its sponge docks and Greek heritage, but it also has a remarkable artistic legacy. In this conversation with Beth Gelman, Robert Lynn Whitelaw, the Founding Director of the Leepa-Rattner Museum, explores the artists, institutions, and cultural forces that...

Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser caught up with Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Marsha Strickhouser about news (a movie being filmed there), exhibits and events this summer!  We talked about their rescue, rehabilitation and conservation efforts as well as experiences. L earn more here. 👉Something big, whiskered and wonderful is about to make a splash at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!  In July...

& we’re back. This week, Anna was on the air in Ft. Myers and we talk about the opportunity that almost was down there. Florida Senators come out against Ye playing at Raymond James Stadium and we got Anna’s take as the official spokesman for the Jewish community in Tampa Bay. Later, in the uncensored portion she has some things to say about the world and Israel’s place in it. Definitely does...

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In this episode of Pet Tips, Nanette Wiser looks at water dogs we love and shares some tips for ALL dogs learning to swim!  Keep your dog safe in the water by never leaving them unattended, outfitting them with a properly fitted canine life jacket for deep water or boating, and ensuring they know how to exit a pool using ramps or steps. Brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds require constant supervisi...

In this episode of Historically St. Pete, Executive Director shares the recent talk by Todd Wiseman Jr., Tampa Bay filmmaker, who shared about his adaptation of the beloved novel 'A Land Remembered.'  #historicallystpete #toddwisemanjr #alandremembered #ruifarias #stpete #stpetefl  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #cityofstpete  #dtsp #downtownstpete

In this episode of Music Scene, host Nanette Wiser previews a beloved volunteer group of musicians much in demand, who have appeared at the Macy's Day Parade twice!  In July, 140 performers from the 2nd Time Arounders Marching Band of St. Petersburg will perform at Philadelphia’s USA  250 Salute to Independence Parade on July 3, along with 53 family and friends tagging along to cheer them and help...

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Six mayoral candidates participated: Ken Welch (Incumbent Mayor) Charlie Crist (Former Florida Governor) Brandi Gabbard (City Council Member) Jim Large (Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief) Maria Scruggs (Former NAACP St. Petersburg branch president) Kevin Batdorf   Key Discussion Topics Development vs. City Character: Discussions included balancing downtown development with neighborhood character. I...

#abseesyou #alexisbaum is on the road in the Town of Parry Sound, Ontario! #tampabay #radio #radiostpete 

In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser chats with David Warner and Larry Biddle about Voices of Hope for Aphasia and their fundraiser 7/1, WORDPLAY. 

Bryant Wood on Unlock Healing with Spiritual Biohacking In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck , host John R. Miles sits down with Bryant Wood, a renowned breathwork coach, healer, and expert in spiritual biohacking , to explore the profound intersection of mind, body, and spirit in personal transformation.  Bryant shares his deeply personal journey—from a childhood rooted in faith to losi...

In this week's ARTS ALIVE!, podcast host Bill DeYoung talks with novelist L.L. Kirchner, who published two eye-opening memoirs before deep-diving head first into the world of fiction.  Not so long ago, Kirchner created, over the course of two years and change, a series of three character-driven novels ( The Queenpin Chronicles ) that began in 1940s St. Petersburg and ended in 1970s Havana. Nearly...

Following the history, the Howard University Choir performs what is today considered the "Black National Anthem."  "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was originally written as a poem in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson , a prominent African American writer and NAACP leader, and set to music by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson in 1905.  The song was first performed by a choir of 500 schoolchildren at the segr...

St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership's Shaun Drinkard visited the RadioStPete studio on Monday to discuss plans for Williams Park.  Shaun joined Stephen Riordan and Domenico Pontoriero as they hosted the kickoff for the RadioStPete Summer fundraiser.  #stpetedna #williamspark #stpetefl #stpete #shawndrinkard #stpetedowntownpartnership #tampabay #radio #radiostpete 

Gina joined Stephen Riordan and Domenico Pontoriero in our studio leading off RadioStPete's  Sunshine Summer Jam Fundraiser. #ginadriscoll #stpetefl #stpete #stpete  #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #district6 #citycouncil 

 Lunchtime Conversation host talks with Monica Drake about JUICY: A Slice of Florida Life which opens on June 30 with a reception 3-5pm and program at 5 at Ticketing B at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport; parking validation will be provided. RSVP to mrouth@fly2pie.com by 6/24. The exhibit is curated by Maggie Duffy. ABOUT THE EXHIBIT  Creative Pinellas, in partnership with Heritage Vi...

Renaissance woman Gabrielle Calise is the Culture, Music and Nostalgia Reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. She reports on offbeat Florida and her favorite stories are exploring Florida and  local oddities. We talked about recent stories including Crowbar's closing, Live Nation's proposed new venue near Ybor City, BTS sightings (pickleball, ice cream tastings), mermaid culture, peacock mania, Tampa T...

As we explore Pinellas County neighborhoods, Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser was please to welcome Ricky Butler, vice-mayor of Pinellas Park and an advocate of good deeds. We talked about issues facing all municipalities in general and Pinellas Park in particular and the many successes they have achieved with their visionary initiatives. It's all about community activism plus treating pe...

This airs on HISTORICALLY ST. PETE 6/22/2026. On June 11, the St. Petersburg Museum of History welcomed Todd Wiseman, Jr. to talk about his film "A Land Remembered shooting now in Tampa Bay and Florida. The beloved book by this award-winning movie director drew a sold-out crowd on the first day tickets went on sale, and guests were treated to a multimedia presentation and insider glimpse on the ma...

Lunchtime Conversations host Nanette Wiser chats with Rui Farias, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, about upcoming events and exhibits, fun for the family all year round. Sharing Sunshine City stories for more than a 100 years! On exhibit: Wish You Were Here: The Art of Selling Sunshine, the Seminole People of Florida, amazing local baseball & aviation history, a 3,00...

In this episode of MUSIC SCENE, Lunchtime Conversation host Nanette Wiser welcomes back to studio Laurie Loyst , singer and entertainer extraordinaire. On June 20, catch her at The Maria Center in Gulfport for a night of live music, dancing and patriotic America 250 celebration "Stars, Stripes & Swing" 5:30-9pm with 18-piece big band orchestra. There will be a dance competition, All American c...

 Elvis Presley had a rich history in the Tampa Bay area, performing multiple times between 1955 and 1976. His early Florida shows are historically legendary, with one 1955 performance at The Armory producing the iconic photograph that became the cover of his self-titled debut album. Read the Tampa Bay Times story on his 1956 visit.