Florida Keys Weekly Podcast

Alex Counts had a world of opportunity awaiting him after graduating from Cornell University. Yet he made the choice to travel the globe with an agenda to change the world. While spending over a decade in Bangladesh, Counts played a critical role in the global microcredit movement, which he utilized as an essential tool to battle world poverty. In addition, he established the Grameen Foundation, w...

Musician Nick Norman Doesn’t Fit in a Box…And He’s Just Fine With That.  From record deals, fatherhood and establishing his own identity as an artist—Nick Norman is loving the ride.  Listen now to his self-titled, debut album and check out his upcoming performances at Key West Songwriters Festival and on The Porch Tour.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida K...

Musical superstar Adam Lambert joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Once known for his American Idol fame, Lambert has since become one of the most celebrated artists and stage performers on the globe. He's now touring with QUEEN on lead vocals, and on April 28, the Grammy-nominated star will bring his voice, talent & showmanship to Key West's Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Before his arr...

Join a special Florida Keys Weekly Show as we chat with chef Paul Wahlberg. Paul discusses his love of family (including his two lesser-known little brothers, Donnie and Mark), the family experience he has created at Wahlburgers across the globe and why he loves the Wahlburgers Key West location along the historic harbor walk. During his trip to Key West, Paul emphasized the restaurant’s mis...

John Feinstein, one of the most celebrated sports writers in modern history and author of "A Season on the Brink," joins The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his most recent book, "Raise a Fist, Take a Knee.” Feinstein, who eloquently and unapologetically examines racial inequality in sports, interviewed dozens of the most recognized coaches and players to shed a timely light on the ou...

Colonel Abraham (Abe) Conn joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his perspective on the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. To name just a handful of Colonel Conn’s accomplishments during his service in the United States Army, he received the Bronze Star Medal 2nd Award, Meritorious Service 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal...

Who’s the greatest player to not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame? We believe it’s former pitching great, Tommy John, so we asked him about that and other topics on the latest Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Tommy shares his thoughts on baseball’s steroid era, what it was like to pitch in three different decades in the majors and what he said to Mark Mc...

This week on the Florida Keys Weekly Show we chat with Brandon Adams, the host of Dawg Nation, which boats hundreds of thousands of followers on a daily basis. Today, Dawg Nation is one of the most popular college football podcasts in the nation, where Adams is widely considered one of the premier voices for the University of Georgia Football. We discuss ESPN opening the National Championship game...

Kevin Martin, a multi-platinum musician, is the frontman of Candlebox, a Seattle-based rock band whose chart-topping self-titled debut album has been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA. With singles like “Far Behind,” “You” and “Cover Me,” the album launched a 30-year career that has seen the band release seven studio albums, continuing with their 2021 record &ld...

On the eve of a new year, we caught up with the world-renowned Gary Marion — known to most of the world as, “Sushi.” And while other Key West cultural pioneers have blazed trails, it is Sushi who is one of the most recognized drag queens on the globe. Yet long before her annual Key West shoe drop was a regular fixture on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live countdown with Andy C...

This week Britt Myers sat down with the legendary Mark Hedden. Mark is a photographer, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society. Connect with Mark Instagram @MarkHedden Website MarkHedden.com Florida Keys Audobon Society Website Keys...

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Keys local Scott "The Flash" Atwell joins Britt Myers to talk Jimmy Buffett, Florida State Football, and the origin of his nickname. Read More 📖     Buffett Backstories: Fifty Years, Fifty Songs   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at  www. KeysWeekly.com  with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters     See om...

The Black Pumas are performing in Key West on Dec 4 at the COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival . We caught up with Eric and Adrian on their European tour to discuss everything from that memorable "Celebrating America" performance to their meteoric rise to stardom, which includes four Grammy nominations in the past two years. Special thanks to our friends at COAST and Key West Art & Histor...

After 20 years, Oliver Wood is returning to Key West to perform at the Key West Theater on November 12th with The Wood Brothers. Keys Weekly got to talk to him about their southern influences and creative approach to arrangement and percussion that sets the trio apart.    📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at  www. KeysWeekly.com  with the Flo...

The legendary Derek Trucks joins us this week on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Derek talks about the last time he was in Key West, performing as a nine year old at Sloppy Joe’s…and finally explains the viral video of he, Eddie Vedder and Bill Murray after a Chicago Cubs game. The Tedeschi Trucks band will perform Nov 14th at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.   📰 Stay up to date...

"Our Guy" Nick Norman Talks Music & More with Michael J Kirk & Britt Myers   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at  www. KeysWeekly.com  with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Falcone (aka The Godfather), one of the original founders of Fantasy Fest in Key West, joins Britt Myers and Michael Kirk on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast as they discuss the origins of the festival and why the event was essential to the Key West we know today. Also, Falcone revisits encounters with Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and Bob Marley in the Southernmost City—and recalls...

Key West Weekly Editor Mandy Miles joins the show to discuss the latest Florida Keys news, including the peculiar timing around cruise ship compromise discussions. And local Keys politico Josh Mothner weighs in on John Gruden’s leaked emails, the state of today’s media, affordable housing in the Keys and a few book recommendations for your weekend.    📰 Stay up to date with...

Yes, Canada has their own Thanksgiving and this week on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast we found two actual Canadians to discuss the holiday, why Canadians are so polite, and all things (from musicians to movies) Canada. Join Britt Myers, Michael Kirk, and Joe Mitchell—and yes, movies like Strange Brew and Canadian Bacon are discussed—on The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast!   📰 Stay...

Kyle Carter Talks Mile 0 Fest & Red Dirt Music with Britt Myers & Michael J Kirk   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at  www. KeysWeekly.com  with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“This is the safest it’s ever been,” he said. “Crime still exists. But overall, this is one of the safest places to live, work and play.” - Sheriff Rick Ramsay  Ramsay talks about his goals for Monroe County and the community policing approach among the men and women who patrol the streets and neighborhoods. Throughout the year, deputies will take part in communi...

Keys Weekly Publisher Britt Myers speaks with Key West Weekly Editor Mandy Miles about the Breaking Story of the Northside Condo's potentially being condemed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"This creative energy that's coming through me right now is out of control. It's like, I don't sleep." Michael J Kirk discusses his newest project the Matt Asher show which harnesses the creative energy that is Key West.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.