Let's Talk Lauderdale

Join Marv and Jen as they embark on a mouthwatering journey through Dine Out Lauderdale 2025, unraveling the best deals, most intriguing menus, and local secrets behind Fort Lauderdale’s culinary celebration. From Michelin-starred restaurants to cozy seafood shacks and mysterious venues, this episode is packed with tips, reviews, and laugh-out-loud moments—perfect for foodies and explorers alike....

Marv and Jen take listeners on a lively journey through South Florida’s evolving landscape, starting with a dive into the beloved (and sometimes forgotten) Hollywood Sportatorium—the venue that hosted everyone from Sting to Madonna but never caught its big sports break. The pair reminisce about legendary local events, missed concert experiences, and what’s become of famous spots now replaced by su...

Explore why residents love living in Fort Lauderdale as hosts Marv and Jen swap nostalgic stories and current favorites on the city’s signature events and happenings. The episode features everything from the laid-back Sunday Jazz Brunch along the New River to the vibrant Bank of America Starlight Musicals series at Holiday Park. You’ll get the inside scoop on must-see venues, best snacks, unique f...

Marv and Jen turn the focus to Marv’s own story in this lively episode, tracing his journey from a childhood in a military family to adulthood in Fort Lauderdale. After landing in Florida at age six, Marv’s path weaves through Patrick Air Force Base, college in Palm Beach, and eventually his first “adult” job as Marketing Director for Junior Achievement of South Florida. Fundraising, event plannin...

Jen pulls back the curtain on what really brought her family to Fort Lauderdale: a handshake deal, a cargo ship that never came, and a dad who believed in big dreams. She paints a vivid picture of growing up at the beach, where summer meant ice cream at Howard Johnson’s and adventure in every day. From surviving summer with four siblings in a hotel to thriving through cultural shocks (private vs....

Let’s Talk Lauderdale kicks off with Marv and Jen, two longtime residents, reminiscing about Fort Lauderdale’s transformation from a spring break haven to a bustling economic hub. They share personal stories—Jen’s high school adventures on the Strip, Marv’s college days in West Palm Beach—and discuss how life, work, and family have changed their relationship with the city. The duo sets out to redi...