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Send us Fan Mail Meet Sara--Owner and Baker of the beloved Swedish buns you’ll find at the Audubon Park Community Market on Mondays (but only if you show up right when they open at 5pm--you've been warned!) These incredible buns are handcrafted to perfection and you’ll surely join the droves of devoted fans once you try one. The story behind the bun makes it even more special, so you're...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Audrey—founder and CEO of 2nd Breakfast which brings fresh Florida fruit, artisan jellies, and rare plants to the Audubon Park Community Market every Monday from 5-8pm at Stardust Video and Coffee. Audrey has been feeding and educating Audubon Park customers about local, unique, and tropical fruits and plants that are grown using responsible agricultural methods for almost tw...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kelly—Co-founder of Lüfka, a zero waste shop located at 2912 Corrine Drive. Since 2019, Kelly and husband, Parosh, have been creating a variety of soaps, detergents, beauty, bath, and cleaning products with thoughtfully selected ingredients that support both personal wellness and environmental sustainability. https://lufka.com https://www.instagram.com/lufka_us https://linktr...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Cass--Audubon Park resident and community organizer who created Underground Audubon Park, a network of friends and neighbors working behind the scenes to build a community where we can all thrive. https://linktr.ee/undergroundaudubon https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Teena and Nim (and Naylan) who stopped by to talk about the mission of Doglando and how becoming the new owners of Canine Glamour Club was meant to be part of their adventure, how excited they are to finally be part of the neighborhood after almost three decades, and what’s next for them. https://doglando.com https://doglandofoundation.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Corinne--entrepreneur, mentor, mom, stylist, and all-around rockstar in the Orlando creative scene. Originally located in College Park, Alchemy has been at the forefront of Orlando fashion since 1998, changing with the times (as the name would imply), growing up a bit, and moving into a much larger spot just over a mile from Audubon Park. (Recorded in April 2025–please excuse...

Send us Fan Mail In this very special (unedited) episode--which is both the last in 2025 and the Season 6 Finale--the mics are switched and a mystery guest asks this podcast’s host some deeply probing, thought provoking questions. Also, please come see us at Redlight Redlight on New Year’s Eve, opening at 6:30pm, New Eagles are playing two sets at 8 and 9. Chef Jes is doing a T.Bell-inspired Supre...

Send us Fan Mail Jenna returns to the podcast to talk about this year's Grandma Party Bazaar which is on Sunday, Dec 14th from 10am - 5:30pm in the Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot. It's the best day to shop for gifts, clothes, jewelry, pottery, plants, and home goods with live music, DJs, and a local business raffle to support Central Florida Public Media. See you there!! https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Mira--civil rights advocate, dedicated volunteer, manager of city grants, and candidate in the runoff election for Orlando's District 3 Commissioner. If you live in Rosemont, Lake Fairview, Spring Lake, Palomar, College Park, Rose Isle, Orwin Manor, Park Lake/Highland, North Quarter, Coytown, Ivanhoe Village, Audubon Park, or Baldwin Park; please visit OCFelections.gov t...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Sarah--Executive Director of WorldOrlando, a 501c3 nonprofit, which has served as a global hub in Central Florida by connecting local government, nonprofit, business, and academic professionals with their international counterparts through the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), among others. h...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kimberly—lawyer, mom of two young kids, and small business owner. As a District 3 Commissioner Candidate who grew up in Orlando, she’s an advocate and collaborator who brings experience and energy to every endeavor she takes on. She plans on moving Orlando forward for the next generation while preserving the vibe and character that makes this city so special. https://kimberly...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Yolanda--with a lifelong affinity for the environment, nature, animals, and Biology (her college major); she found her happy place on a family farm in Geneva. After discovering the difference in tasting a truly pastured, free range chicken egg, Yolanda has made it her mission to raise her birds in the healthiest, happiest way possible and provide the best quality meat and egg...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tamra—a multi-talented chef and event organizer who found community and culture in Orlando after moving here from California. Their latest venture, Collective Echo, is an LGBTQ+ and Goth-centric alternative wellness clinic which combines tarot and palm reading, drag, DJs, vegan eats, and a meditative sound bath. https://www.instagram.com/collectiveecho https://www.instagram.c...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Chris—native Orlandoan and Candidate for District 3 Commissioner. Chris discovered his passion for public service through Dueling Dragons, an innovative program bridging youth and law enforcement, and by coaching and mentoring youth in the Rosemont community. https://durantfororlando.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Mira—civil rights advocate, dedicated volunteer, public transit commuter, manager of city grants, and potentially our next City Council Representative for District 3 (be sure to vote Nov 4th or by mail today!) Mira brings a wealth of institutional knowledge as a city employee and has a genuine spirit of dedicated service and integrity which she plans to utilize to help grow t...

Send us Fan Mail Brendan’s back with his own big local news story to report (Spoiler Alert: he’s left Bungalower to start his own damn thing!) We discuss the details of the move, along with future plans and the inspiration behind the name, The Orlando Shine! His Real Radio 104.1 show (and podcast) with Jon Busdeker lives on, just no longer as “Bungalower and the Bus”, but now as “The Orlando Shine...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Clark—Graphic Artist and one half of the power couple behind Hellcats USA and Happy Go Lucky in Audubon Park. He and his wife, Brittany, have been using their talents to create original art, build the brand, and open up two of the coolest retail shops in Florida. https://www.hellcatsusa.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Samuel -- U.S. Government Professor at Valencia College, Chair of the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District, and Candidate for Orlando City Council District 3 Commissioner. Whether it's doing a volunteer cleanup, advocating for fair wages and affordable housing, or teaching college courses; Samuel is always finding ways of serving. Mister Rogers said, “loo...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Patricia--Venezuelan baker and owner of The Mama Dough, a sourdough microbakery at the Audubon Park Community Market. Over the past two years, Patricia’s been baking delicious sourdough breads while gaining a loyal following of customers who line up at the market every Monday night to buy her loaves, bagels, croissants, cinnamon rolls, and mini baguettes. https://linktr.ee/he...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Cate--a gifted farmer with a seasonal booth at the Audubon Park Community Market and just one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. The name Open Hands Farm comes from the spirit of abundance and generosity; plus a willingness to let go and surrender to what life brings you. Cate is wise beyond her years with a sustainable agriculture degree, plus a lifelong interest i...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Mabel--Marketing Director for Small Food Group, a collection of restaurants run by Michelin and James Beard-recognized Chef Sean "Sonny" Nguyen; three of which are in Audubon Park's East End Market. We discuss their two newest restaurants--Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose; along with Domu's appearance on a the “Real Orlando” episode of Netflix&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Ashley—Owner and Operator of Papi's Burritos in East End Market. The green chili in Papi's Colorado-style breakfast burritos is sure to become your favorite new craving that will keep you coming back for more. Ashley has an incredible life story—living in multiple spots in the US and abroad and we’re so lucky she’s now sharing her talents and passion for great food...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Brittany--Owner of The Owl's Attic, Orlando's #1 vintage shop with locations in the East End Market and Audubon Park's east plaza on Corrine Drive. Since 2011, she and her husband, Augie, have been growing the business by curating a stylish collection of rare finds in clothing, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. When you visit their shop, prepare to be...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Althea -- marathon runner, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, and Owner of Athlete Recovery Room in the East Plaza of Audubon Park's Business District. Inspired by other all-in-one treatment facilities in the U.S., Althea has made it her mission to continually grow the business to meet the ongoing wellness and recovery demands for "everyday athletes" in Centr...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jane--Bookseller and Owner of The New Romantics, Orlando's first "romance only" bookstore. Jane has operated as a pop-up shop and online business since earlier this year and chose Audubon Park for her very first brick-and-mortar store. We're so excited for this new addition to the neighborhood with all of the joy they'll surely bring to longtime reade...