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Family Initiative's "Reeling For Autism" fishing tournament is Saturday April 27th. David Brown, the president and co-founder of the organization, was our first guest. And the Boat Races are back. This October, the Offshore Powerboat Association is bringing the boat race back to Fort Myers Beach. The organizers of the event and Chamber of Commerce President, Jacki Liszak, joined the show to tell u...

We'll be talking a lot about things happening in the press in Florida, including which newspapers are getting into podcasting (and which one just wrote an article on it featuring us!). We also chat about a new way to combine radio and podcasts that is coming onto the horizon. Jaime dives back into testing the Anchor app, giving us her review. We discuss how Patreon is changing things up... again....

Chauncey Goss, South Florida Water Management District Chairman, discusses water issues the entire state of Florida is dealing with. Could we possibly have another year of red tide and dead fish? Say it isn't so Chauncey. Our second guest was Beverly Milligan. Beverley is very involved in many beach issues. We discussed the election, the Woman's Club, The Estero Tax Payers Association, and the lat...

Vaughan Dugan's been an entrepreneur since he was a kid growing up in Newport, Rhode Island, and had a team of friends mowing lawns in his neighborhood. Since then, he's owned a graphic design business, a pizza chain, a line of compression clothing, and a couple of subscription box companies. He's best known for his current restaurant, Kapow Noodle Bar, that he created with his FAU college buddies...

Street performer George Gilbert tells Kim how he fell in love with magic. George draws the biggest crowd for his performances in Times Square. He is so kid-friendly, very funny, and extremely talented. And he dresses really, really goofy. New Fort Myers Beach Town Council Member Rexann Hosafros makes a surprise visit to the show, which was awesome. And, Frank Sinatra impersonator, Tony Sands, tell...

As a special bonus episode, we decided to explore how travelers turn their business trips into vacations, or "workations." We were privileged to be the opening Key Note Speakers at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando--mecca for both conventions AND vacations. So, while we were there, we decided to ask some of our fellow podcasters about how they were turning THEIR Podfest business trips into a work...

Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane announced he is running for Lee County Commissioner. Kevin and Ed talk politics, water quality, and weightlifting. Tim Ritchie and Dawn Piner are from the organization March Against Mosaic. The company Mosaic is doing bad things to the water here in Florida, and nobody knows about it. This interview was a BIG eye opener. And, Diane Clifton joined us to give Kim's mom an a...

We'll be reviewing Podfest with founder Chris Krimitsos. In General Podcasting News, we discuss the latest numbers and scamming issues, and Glenn has a rant from his soapbox. Plus, our Podcasting Tip is on repurposing and monetizing content for a podcast. And, as always, we will catch you up on the latest news with the Network. Listen in... Florida Podcasting News Episode 3: Link to Sound File for...

She grew up in Baltimore always knowing she wanted to be a writer, but Palm Beach Post columnist Leslie Gray Streeter never imagined her first book would be titled "Black Widow." Her life took a dramatic turn in 2015, but the single mother is learning to move on using humor, honesty and a little help from her famous friends. Listen to why she is one of the amazing People of Palm Beach. Listen in.....

We broadcast live from The Sea Gypsy for the 61st annual Shrimpfest Parade. Ray Murphy discusses his election day win. Chad Lincoln tells us why he comes from Michigan to Fort Myers Beach for five days. BEER! And, Keran tries to figure out what podcast he wants to start. Listen in... Be sure to search for Beach Talk Radio in iTunes or any other of your favorite podcast players and subscribe today!...

Floridians are known for their boat fever: small boats, speed boats, fishing, yachting, cruising--you name it! So, this month, we hit the water at the Miami International Boat Show. Jaime and Glenn checked out Florida's boating industry, including the money, gear, and personalities that come along with it. Though we didn't get onto BoatUS Foundation's On-Water Training Course as planned, their rep...

Lions Club member Fran Peters discussed the 61st annual Shrimp Festival taking place over two days--March 9th and 10th. And, former Naples Daily News reporter Charlie Whitehead talks about the upcoming March 5th election and other local issues. Listen in... Be sure to search for Beach Talk Radio in iTunes or any other of your favorite podcast players and subscribe today!  We  are  currently   boar...

We'll be giving some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of Podfest. We'll chat about the stir Apple has created with the latest ominous emails they sent out to producers. And, the final tip we'll share will be on how to properly start an interview. Listen in... Florida Podcasting News Episode 2: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Florida Podcast Network...

Bestselling author James Patterson sits down with People of Palm Beach host Suzanne Boyd during the STEAM luncheon for Palm Beach State College Foundation. He reveals the big project he's working on with the state of Florida, what he still wants to do in his life and how he avoids writer's block. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:   Click Here Host: Suzanne Boyd Producer: Jaime ("...

Jaime and Glenn are talking about Florida's boating industry, which is just HUGE and (as we found out) FULL OF MONEY!! And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. including FML, Our List Fix, a Mystery Sound, and a special "Glenn's Choice" edition of Florida Or Not. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 16a:

Fort Myers Beach Public Safety committee chairman John Goggin discusses bike safety, sidewalks and jaywalking. Town Councilman Bruce Butcher discusses water quality, road construction and the top three issues facing Fort Myers Beach over the next five years. And, Ed and Kim snag a customer from Boston and ask her about Robert Kraft's hanky panky in Jupiter, FL. Listen in... Be sure to search for B...

TV news veteran, talk show creator, branding expert, mom, and yogi, Suzanne Boyd , has been creating content since she was a little girl growing up in the tiny North Florida town of Monticello. She started her own local magazine in her bedroom using a typewriter, caught the media bug, and the rest was history. She has since earned a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Florida, garne...

Ed and Kim interview four local community leaders. Mary Louise discusses the local school scholarship program. Liam Farrell gives an update on the popular Shrimp Festival 5K. Shannon Orlandini discusses High Rollin' on the Beach, an event to raise money for the beach school. And, Rick Sebastian talks about the Library Book Sale. Then, Ed & Kim bicker about the upcoming election, traveling on Front...

We introduce you to the type of content you can expect in every episode: Florida's podcasting industry news, more general podcasting news and trends, the latest with Florida Podcast Network, and closing out with a podcasting tip from one of us. Listen in... Florida Podcasting News Episode 1: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:   Click Here Featured Pic Credit:  Natalie Jennings Florida News Lin...

Local Fort Myers Show,  Beach Talk Radio , has been hosted by the somewhat happily married husband and wife team of Kim and Ed Ryan  since August 2018 and will be joining the Florida Podcast Network starting this Saturday, February 16th! The show is a weekly one-hour entertaining and informative live broadcast from Pete's Time Out restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. The two radio-wanna-be's discuss lo...

Floridians are known for taking advantage of living on the water--including enjoying and protecting our beloved manatees. So, this month, Glenn and I accepted an invitation from Miles and the staff at Discover Crystal River to spend some time underwater with these gentle giants, hang out at an annual festival in their honor, and eat the amazing food Crystal River has to offer. And, FPN Insider, St...

Today, we are talking about Crystal River, which is a place defined by water and dedicated to the preservation and protection of a single species--the manatee!! We will share our chat from Three Sisters Springs with with Miles Saunders, Media and Content Manager at Discover Crystal River. And then we'll share our latest updates and get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including a Mys...

We are finding the holiday spirit in Florida!! We'll be revisiting with our friends at the Bonnet House for their holiday celebration and discover some of the most "Florida" of Christmas trees. We get nostalgic at the Delray Beach Playhouse for The 1940's Radio Hour: A Play with Music. We find ourselves with my son, Jordon, in the middle of a 100-ft Christmas tree and experience some adventure fai...

Get ideas of the kind of fun you can have here in Florida for the holidays--a favorite time of year for so many of us. Just because we are in Florida--the SUNSHINE State--doesn't mean we don't know how to get into the holiday spirit! Jaime and Glenn will talk to representatives from three different visitors bureaus--St. Augustine, Pensacola, and Tampa Bay, about all the activities going on for the...

On this special episode, Jaime and Glenn will be looking back on our first year of adventure, revisiting with the concept of the show, and reflecting on just how far their travels have taken them--literally and figuratively. Listen in as they try to keep all four tires of this show on the road... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 13c: Tour Guide:    Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur , Co-Host and Chief Enthus...