TalkFlagler

On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Flagler News Weekly founder Danielle Anderson. In her conversation with AskFlagler writer Chris Gollon, Danielle expands upon why she started Flagler News Weekly, her involvement with Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, and what makes Flagler County a unique and special place to settle down. Support the show

On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Palm Coast City Councilman Nick Klufas. Coming on for his second appearance on the show, Nick talks to Chris Gollon about next year's recently decided property tax rate, the process of ironing out the city budget, and what exactly a City Councilman does for their community. Support the show

In this episode of TalkFlagler, we talk to Mike Martin, one of the three district commissioners for the East Flagler Mosquito Control. Joey returns to discuss with Mike what areas are covered, the safety of chemicals used, the allocation of your tax money, and why mosquito control is one of the most unheralded agencies in the county.  Support the show

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest David Alfin, the newly elected Mayor of Palm Coast. Alfin was sworn into office on August 3rd and came on the show to give his first interview while serving. In this interview, Alfin talks among other things about the recent millage rate and multi-family housing decisions, how he's approaching the upcoming budget process, and what Palm Coast can...

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Jill Reynolds. Jill is petitioning to instate a plaque and dedicate a trail to Shirley Chisholm, the pioneering elected official and activist who spent her final days in Palm Coast. Support the show

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Jerry Cameron. Cameron served as the interim County Administrator for Flagler County before stepping down from the post earlier this year. Click here for previous interview episodes of TalkFlagler, with a selection of candidates, artists, and business professionals. Support the show

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Kaiti Lenhart, Flagler County Supervisor of Elections. Kaiti has her work cut out for her this month, with the special election for Palm Coast Mayor being held on July 27th. Kaiti has overseen tumultuous elections for local offices, Governor, Senate, President, and more during her time overseeing Flagler's elections. In this episode, hear her ex...

On the third episode of TalkFlagler weekly news, we present your unbiased news roundup in a digestible, compact format. The new episode format: Weekly Weather Forecast Government/Business News Culture News Crime/Sheriff News Mayoral Election News Support the show

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Stephen Helfrich, resident photographer for AskFlagler. Stephen has been on board since summer 2020, adding a professional flair to event photography from politics to the community to music. In this episode, Stephen talks about his journey from a hobbyist photographer to consummate professional, and how his latest venture into photojournalism has mad...

TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Jonathan Lord, Emergency Management Director for Flagler County. As hurricane season gets underway, Jonathan is here to give his tops on disaster prep, hurricane survival tips, and how to respond to a wildfire. Things even get chilly in this interview as Jonathan talks about the county’s plan for a blizzard! Wait, how did that come up exactly? The on...

First up on TalkFlagler's second season is Alta Loma, a four-piece hair metal band who've gathered a considerable following since their debut single dropped in early 2020. Alta Loma consists of Aaron Grove, Alec Stephens, William Jones, and Hunter Hawkins, four friends who came together over their mutual love of classic 80's hard rock. When "So Bad" released to streaming p...

TalkFlagler's latest guest is Jason Blankenship, owner, and founder of Bad Cloud Media. Bad Cloud has been one of the premier video production companies serving the Flagler area, and on this episode, Jason talks about how he got started, what goes into shooting a video, and a whole lot more. Support the show

The newest episode of AskFlagler features Juan Mallorca and Eduardo Díaz-Marin of the Palm Coast-born alternative band Blüm. The two have been at the peak of the local music scene since they debuted in 2018, and have stayed there without pause through top-down changes in personnel and evolving musical style. The band has headlined local festivals, streamed in the thousands on Spotify and Apple Mus...

The latest episode of TalkFlagler features Brandon MacDonald, frontman of the Palm Coast band Home is Where. MacDonald and his bandmates have toured the United States with their blend of classic folk and harsh punk sounds, cementing themselves as one of the most popular bands in the Palm Coast scene. Support the show

The newest episode of AskFlagler features Heather Hunter, a 22-year-old candidate for Florida State Senate against incumbent Travis Hutson. Hunter worked with the Flagler College Democrats prior to running and now comes with bold progressive ideas to bring to her Senate race. Support the show

Featured on Episode 8 of TalkFlagler are Dylan Parra and Conor Bertha, who make up the alternative hip-hop duo Flo.wav. The pair have been prominent in the local music scene since 2017, and have since expanded their reputations as festival curators and entrepreneurs. Flo.wav released their latest single No Good to widespread acclaim earlier this year, continuing their momentous rise since their re...

Episode 7 brings Adam Morley who is running for the Florida House of Representatives District 24. Adam Morley talks about being a captain, the issues that matter to voters, and details some creative marketing his team is taking this year. This episode is hosted by Chris Gollon.  Support the show

Featured on Episode 6 are Felipe Sanchez, Colin Vieira, and Weston Richmond of post-hardcore band Slaves. The trio represents three-fifths of their band’s lineup, with Sanchez and Vieira hailing from Palm Coast originally and Richmond being a recent transplant. The band recently released their fourth studio album “To Better Days” with SBG Records, their first with new vocalist Matt McAndrew. Liste...

Episode 5 brings in Corinne Fisher from Purely Digital Marketing . We talk about local Flagler businesses and their marketing plans, things they can do today to improve their marketing, and also what the landscape of marketing looks like in our area.  Support the show

Episode 4 brings Nick Klufas who is running for re-election for District 3 seat of the Palm Coast City Council. Nick talks Fiber, accomplishments in the last 4 years, and goals for the future. Nick drops big knowledge on the runnings of the city and shows off that technological mindset that got him elected 4 years ago.  Support the show

Episode 3 brings Gary Perkins. Gary Perkins is a Flagler County community leader, advocate for social justice, and volunteer at the Family Life Center. Additionally, Gary is the board chair for The Young Professionals Group of Palm Coast. Joey and Gary discuss the recent Black Lives Matter protest in Flagler Beach and what our community could look like in a few years.  Support the show

Episode 2 brings Michael Schottey. It'd be an understatement to say he has opinions on the Palm Coast city government and things he'd change as Mayor. We talk about mental health issues in Flagler County, infrastructure, his 6-month stint as Communications Director, and what he sees for the future of the county.  Support the show

Episode 1 brings The Young Professor , the voice of trivia in Flagler County ( Central Florida Trivia ), the voice of the Jacksonville Sharks , and maybe soon WWE ? We talk about life for live performers during COVID-19, the future of trivia in Flagler County, and could we see a new format for it? Support the show