SWFL Fresh Press with Eric Raddatz

Stephanie Ruiz, a first-generation Latin American, originally from Boston, MA, has emerged as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. Currently based in NYC, Stephanie pursued her passion for acting at the prestigious "New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts." During her time at the Conservatory, Stephanie not only honed her acting skills but also discovered a keen interest in wor...

Mr. David Van Sleet, born in Burlington, VT, enlisted in the US Army as a Nuclear Weapons Electronics Specialist after high school. With a distinguished 30-year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs, he excelled in both clinical and administrative roles in Prosthetics. In 1998, he earned the title of VA National Prosthetic Chief of the Year, followed by the prestigious Olin E. Teague Award...


Jade DELLINGER has served ten years now as Director of Exhibitions & Collections at Florida SouthWestern State College, but is known best locally for his exhibition program and related events at FSW’s Bob Rauschenberg Gallery. Beginning his career with the Contemporary Art Museum at U.S.F./Tampa, he curated Keith Edmier’s EK/KE project (a collaborative exhibition with legendary motorcycle dar...

Molly Hallam is a graduate of Dartmouth College and an independent LA-based producer. She just premiered Alice Englert’s debut feature BAD BEHAVIOUR which stars Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly and BAFTA award winner Ben Whishaw, in World Competition at the Sundance 2023 Festival followed by the Fort Myers Film Festival. Prior to her independent career she was the Head of Film and TV of awar...

S1 EP35: SWFL filmmaker Curtis Collins on his latest project shooting in Fort Myers Curtis was born in 1969 in Selma, Alabama and raised in Wooster, Ohio. Upon graduation from Wooster High School, Curtis obtained his Associate Degree in Business Management from the University of Ohio. His passion for writing began in 1992. Through immersion into the entire creative process of filmmaking, Curtis ha...

Edouard Philipponnat is a French-Finnish Actor born in 1999. He attended a Swedish school at a young age and thereafter began studying at a school in Switzerland, Philipponnat's passion for acting began at the age of 13, when he was cast as a young squire in 'Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse'. Since then, Philipponnat has starred in several projects involving intense preparation...

S1 EP33: Marc Collins and Stephanie Davis talk SWFL fun, events and even give each other impromptu nicknames! Meet them Dec. 4 at FMFF's TGIM! Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermi...

Patrick Nolan is certified yoga, therapist, meditation facilitator and Yoga Teacher in our community. He was born and raised in Miami and graduated from the University of Florida. He began his 30 year career as a television journalist after a year of graduate studies in Australia, thanks to a Rotary international scholarship. He served in local journalism here in SWFL for 19 years, which is how he...

Theresa Ireland is an artist of many facets. From stage and live performance to film and television, there isn’t much Theresa hasn’t done. As an actor, producer, writer, director, dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and well-known Marilyn Monroe impressionist, Theresa has made a career for herself in the entertainment industry. Her love for arts and entertainment has been evolving the last few years,...

Managing editor Michael Braun at WGCU Public Media; Former breaking news journalist, page designer, copy editor for the News Press and Naples Daily News; Former journalist (25 years, reporter, editor, designer, columnist) at The Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio; Lives in south Lee County, Florida; From Peoria, Illinois; Six children.  That's Brauny in a nutshell. Michael Braun and Eric discuss t...

Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net,   To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com. For your business...

S1 EP28: Adventures at the Edison Mall. Sure you can shop online this season, but you’d miss the indomitable spirit of SWFL shoppers as well as teeth whitening, fresh cookies, massages and meeting interesting people! The Edison Mall has not given up—and neither should you! Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024....

Molly Rowan-Deckart has spent the last 15 years working in the nonprofit arts sector. Molly’s focus has been to advocate for and elevate artists and the arts by giving voice to the importance of the arts and culture sector,Molly joined the Alliance for the Arts from Boise, Idaho where she was named one of Idaho Business Review’s Women of the Year in 2020 for her work in the arts.  In Boise, Molly...

  Olha Onyshko began her career as a broadcast journalist in Ukraine. When Onyshko moved to the U.S., she continued to share her voice back home as an anchor, writer, and indie producer. Her documentary Women of Maidan tells the story of women's life-supporting force, unity, courage and sacrifice during the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution. The film won Best Documentary at the Fort Meyers Film F...

Check out a new exhibition of artist Doug MacGregor's works starting Nov. 3 at the Alliance for the Arts. Head to artinlee.org. Doug is the most well know cartoonist in South Florida spending decades in the business working for The News-Press and now Naples Press. He has several children's books and plays in The Rosada Project. He has brought to fruition an arts program that benefits child...

Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net,   To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in...

Friday, November 10 be sure to attend IMAG's Blinded Me With Science benefit. For more info head to theIMAG.org. Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net,   To Riverside Rea...

Chuck Ardezzone is a passionate TV, Film, Documentary, & Reality TV Show Producer, Director, and Show Runner. Chuck has been on hit TV shows “Law & Order”, “As The World Turns”, “Average Joe”, “Third Watch”, “Burn Notice”, “Law & Order SVU”, to name a few. Recently Chuck was the casting producer for History Channel’s TV show “Guardians of the Glades”, and has wrapped producing a wine T...

Matchbox 20 and Don Felder come to Fort Myers Oct. 7. We sit down with organizer Brad Maloney and talk about just what to expect as well as a few other top things to do this week including Mariapia Malerba’s new exhibit, Hairspray, Roseanne Barr and Disney Junior Live Costume Palooza! Brad Maloney brings over 35 years of leadership experience as an entrepreneur and corporate executive in the hospi...

Krista Fogelsong is a storyteller and content creator with 25 years of journalism experience. Krista has experience as an accomplished writer, videographer, editor, producer, anchor and host-working for the ABC, FOX, and NBC networks. She has covered news topics that range from presidential elections and catastrophic events like hurricanes to celebrity news and everything in between. But luxury re...

Inspired by Tame Impala, Jack Johnson and John Mayer, as well as ’70s greats Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne and Hall & Oates, Johnny Jensen is an up and comer in the musical industry, living in SWFL. In addition to singing, Mr. Jensen plays the drums, bass, lead guitar and synthesizer keyboard on every self-produced track. Performing with diverse music legends such as The Wailers (Bob Marley...

Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net,   To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Weekly in...

Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Hilfiker Missions, saving lives by increasing organ procurement and earlier detection of chronic diseases. Go to hilfikermissions.net",   To Riverside Reality Group It doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging head to Riversidefl.com, Florida Week...

Aaron Hosé’s work has screened at over 100 film festivals worldwide and has been distributed on digital platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi and Gaia. Aaron has received multiple awards and honors, including five regional Emmy Awards and twelve nominations. Brigitte Hosé has developed a career in filmmaking alongside her husband and collaborator Aaron Hosé. She has co-produced a number of...

Scott Branan and Jaclyn Whitt of Beyond Family Film Festival join us to discuss their upcoming event as we discuss top picks including it and Thomas Rhett at Hertz, Blues Beatles at Arts Bonita, Latin Music Festival at Caloosa Sound, “One Pint at a Time” at Alliance and more.  Thanks to our sponsors the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2...