To a Certain Degree

This is the fourth appearance of Emily Fontano on an early morning radio show, and the first time she's a solo act. As expected, the artistic director and multi-talented improv performer does not disappoint. Listen up for fun and funny.

Another of the hosts from the Full Frontal Nerdity Show stops by the WPRK studios for a crossover episode. Chaltal Watts talks about her time at WFTV, her hatred for apples, and much more.

You may only know Jim Myers indirectly. Maybe hearing him play drums or even sing in a local band. You've been to the Melrose Center at the downtown library, where he's department head. Now's your chance to get to know him directly on this episode of To a Certain Degree!

John King has a podcast about creative writing, The Drunken Odyssey. John also has a new book out, Guy Psycho and the Ziggurat of Shame. Is that a coincidence? Listen to this episode with him to find out for sure!

Culture means a lot of things to a lot of people, refusing in many cases to be defined or put into any one category. Like returning guest Aquanza Cadogan! He's back with some new projects and serves as DJ for this episode. Which technically you won't hear because we can't upload the music. Dangit!

Listen to the law on this episode of To a Certain Degree. Jordan Ostroff gives some advice, legal and otherwise, on Bad Business Ideas and outlines the process of becoming a lawyer in Florida. It's entertaining and educational and endearing. Just like a lot of these interviews.

It's a crossover event that rivals Zero Hour, House of M, and even Archie meets The Punisher. Especially Archie meets The Punisher. Ken Kardatzke, cohost of Full Frontal Nerdity, joins Nick to talk obscure comic book universes, Indie Galactic Space Jam, and many other things.

It's not often that you get to talk about veganism, methane, writing, realtors, Smashing Pumpkins, manatees, tiny houses, and carnivorous plants in one sitting. If Nikki Namdar, of Orlando Vegans, is on the other end of the conversation, that might improve those chances. We discuss the community she's created, and how it's blossomed with the plant-based options here in Central Florida.

It's a crossover episode! WMFE's Matthew Peddie take a break from his Intersection hosting duties for an interview on WPRK. The interviewer has truly become the interviewee. Among the topics covered are meeting Sir Edmund Hillary, getting into the news business, and kiwi fruit varieties.

Debbie Goetz works hard to get the word out about downtown Orlando and College Park. She bought the College Park Community Paper about 10 years ago, and more recently launched the Downtown Community Paper for the city's growing core of residents. We discuss how that came to pass, what's next for the papers as the College Park version turns 30, and many more things!

Bess Auer is back, just in time to build some community on this episode of Odd Numbers. We talk about some of the people who are finding their tribe and supporting the place they live.

It's a dance episode of To a Certain Degree with special guest Joseph Gatti. Having returned to Orlando to help start the United Ballet Theatre, Joseph has had opportunities to dance all over the world, and he now brings those experiences and the connections he made along the way to central Florida audiences.

Chris Crespo of Cinema Crespodiso and PFT Media is back! We discuss podcasting, movie news, and much more. It's a great episode for your ears.

There's a little bit of snark in the shirts and other products from Swan City Orlando, so it should come as no surprise to get some of that same sense of humor in this episode with Andrew Chang. As the CSO (Chief Swan Officer), he is the brains and brawn behind the bird-based business.

Get educated on the finer points of teaching, improv, and more on this episode of Odd Numbers featuring Jillian McManus. She teaches at a local middle school, and she does improv all over. That's professional improvised shows, and she also just improvs real life too. Like we all do.

Enjoy this episode with Kris Zara. Not because I told you to, but because she’s really funny and gracious. Along with being a nursing student, parent, and many other nouns, she’s a regular performer in Black Cow Jumps, an experimental theater project here in central Florida.

Orlando artist Kelly Joy Ladd returns to the WPRK studio for Episode 20 of Odd Numbers. The theme for the show is (are?) things that bring us joy, so we discuss decluttering, magic ice cream makers, Radiohead, disdain for rodeos, and much more.

What secrets lie buried in the treaties of man? Guest Erik Deckers asked this question and came up with his new book, Mackinac Island Nation. It’s a satirical look at the government and islands. And Michigan. And how to pronounce things.

On this episode of Odd Numbers, we get to the bottom of Uncomfortable Brunch with hosts/curators Joshua David Martin and Kat Whitacre. The long-running monthly film event is moving venues but will continue making people cringe with movies that feature topics that are not dinner table topics. They are, however, perfect for the brunch crowd!

Author Rebecca Renner is on this episode of To a Certain Degree. While she doesn't just write about Florida, she's passionate about the environment and the sometimes inaccurate portrayal of the sunshine state and its residents. Listen as we discuss that, plan an Instagram petting zoo, and her journey to becoming a writer.

No matter how passionate you are for your passion project, there are going to be some challenges along the way. Take starting an opera company, for example. Sounds easy, right? It doesn’t, and it wasn’t, but Nicole Dupre is celebrating two years as the creative director of Opera del Sol. The non-profit is her love letter to a genre that typically doesn’t get a lot of love, and she’s learned a lot...

Right brain. Left brain. Why choose? Examples of artists who can math and engineers who write music abound, so let’s get rid of this limiting labeling system. Mehnaz Khan is a great example of thinking with both hemispheres. She initially went into the business and IT world, and is now painting and designing spaces. Take a listen to how she got there!

Banks Helfrich returns to the WPRK studio, and we recycle very few of the jokes from his first appearance. In fact, it's 100% all new. This episode of Odd Numbers had the theme of connections, which not only ties into his show, Black Cow Jumps, we also realized that we have a connection dating back 25+ years. Thanks Fringe Festival!

Do words sometimes fail? Not if Nick Georgoudiou is interviewing Luke Balagia. Which is exactly what is happening on this episode. Luke came on the show to discuss his music, comedy stylings, and his first play, How to Eat a Bear, which premieres at the 2019 Orlando Fringe.

Caiti Patton is a local singer and songwriter, and we get to the heart of her creative approach on this episode of To a Certain Degree. The visual element of her music is something she takes great pride in as well, so make sure to check out her music videos for an added element of bedazzlement.