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Episode 37 is a big one, and we are all over the place today. We start in Tampa, West Tampa to be specific, at the relatively new Bay Cannon Brewing. It's the first brewery in a section of the city still relatively untouched by craft beer, and I discussed that pionnering with Adrienne Juaire, Marketing Manager and Joanna Reilly-Brown, Event Manager (on top of their day jobs, being moms, and kinda...

We'll be doing a preview of Podfest 2020 in Orlando. Glenn and Jaime will offer some tips on how to maximize your PME2020 experience and what you should be looking forward to the most. Plus, Steve Adams joins us from the Hiking Radio Network to chat about how they hit 1 million downloads in such a small niche market. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credi...

Twelve years ago, new mom Leslie Nifoussi was alone in the New Jersey Shore surf shop she owned with her husband when, out of nowhere, a customer went on a violent rampage - attacking her with a rock and throwing her into a glass display case. She fought back and survived, but that moment changed how she looked at herself. Nifoussi and her family now live in Jupiter, Florida where she has a thrivi...

We finally make it to Miami--the cultural center of Florida. Jaime shows Glenn the big city with stops in Little Havana, Little Haiti, South Beach, and Gulfstream Park. They experience the tastes of Little Havana at EDUKOS Beer House, try the super fast sport of Jai-Lai, take a tour of Little Haiti, introduce Glenn to Haitian Food with Jaime's brother, Gerard, in South Beach, and take Jaime to her...

I'll introduce you to a mother from Tampa, Tonia Root, who faced tragedy head-on and is now sharing the story of what happened to her little boy, Gage, in her new book. Then, my guest storyteller today is Rudy Jean-Bart, an American History and African-American History Professor at Broward College's South Campus. He's going to tell us all about one of Florida's lesser-known historical figures, Jam...

We take a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes workings of Horse Radio Network's annual 12-hour live event, Holiday Radiothon. We will review how they get sponsors and listeners involved, what it takes to organize it, and (of course!) the tech that makes it all come together. Then, we'll share a whole host of updates from our team and the developments that have happened over the last couple of mon...

This is going to be quite the busy episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, so hang in there... We start in Boca Raton, close to where the 2nd Annual Best of the Belgians Beer Fest is going to be held on Sat., Feb. 8th. This event celebrates Belgian and Belgian-style beers with a rather impressive list of breweries, domestic and direct from Belgium as well. It is put on by Boca Ballet Theatre and Barr...

He started as a competition DJ in Dallas and got a job in West Palm Beach radio in 2005. Reggie Dee is now a well-known radio personality on X102.3 and uses his platform to make a difference in this community. Thanks to a promise to his dying mom, Reggie vowed to shine a light on the issue of racism by walking thousands of miles across the country. His Walk for Unity has been met with both support...

It's a special Episode 35 of the Florida Beer Podcast today! We are heading to Ybor City in Tampa once again to learn a little more about one of their newer breweries, Zydeco Brew Werks! Heavily inspired by New Orleans, this brewery and full-service restaurant features a full bar, mind-blowing food, and some really fantastic beers made by Head Brewer, Paul Rutherford. Paul and I sat down in their...

Welcome to the first episode of 2020! Today we go Haus hunting in the Tampa Bay area, so come along! First is our initial visit to Barriehaus Brew Co., recorded only a few days before their opening! This new brewery in Ybor is decidedly lager forward, and we sat down with co-owners and husband and wife team Brittany and Jim Barrie about all of the fun things they did to open and what they hope to...

Do you ever wonder why some people are innately happy and others seem to walk around with a permanent frown on their face? Today's guest knows the answer, and she says we don't have to live in the feeling of our thinking. We CAN be happy with a simple mindset switch. Andrea Vallely knows this, because she has lived it. Listen to why Spread Happy's Andi Vallely is one of the happiest people of Palm...

I'll introduce you to a musician out of West Palm Beach, Rae Marks, who is carving a path for herself and her band where south Florida's music scene meets our craft beer bar venue trend. Then, my guest storyteller, Dan Delgado from Coconut Creek, tells us of a business woman's life journey that started with her owning a brothel and ends in a way you won't believe! And, if you listen all the way to...

She's a natural salesperson; so, when the Bronx native got a job after college doing inside sales at Atlas Event Rental, she became the go-to person for customers of the rental business. Heather Rouffe eventually became such an integral part of Atlas Event Rental, they made her a managing partner. Today, she handles almost everything in the huge Atlas warehouse in Boynton Beach--from ordering to r...

If you live in Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Jack the Bike Man. Jack Hairston got the name by mistake after a young man's bike broke down right in front of his house. Next thing he knew, kids all over the neighborhood were bringing bicycles to Jack for repairs. Today, the 78-year-old runs a huge non-profit where he gives away thousands of bikes a year to kids and adults who need them....

We are talking about the magic of the holidays in Florida--primarily some fun facts that you can explore yourself over the season, whether you're a snowbird or permanent resident. And then, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including our second annual gift list--"Great Gifts BY Floridians" versus "Goofy Gifts FOR Floridians"--and some found footage from our holiday adventure...

I'll introduce you to two people I feel very privileged to know. First up, we'll meet Chris Krimitsos from Tampa Bay, founder of Podfest Multimedia Expo, among many other accomplishments. He has impacted so many lives, businesses, and industries in Florida, that if you don't know him, you need to. And, he's going to discuss how he's translated his own life lessons into a story he shares in his new...

Today's episode follows a brewer from her Florida roots to landing all the way in Washington! We're talking to Leslie Shore, lead brewer at Reuben's Brews in Seattle. She's from the Florida west coast, and honed her excellent production brewing skills at Darwin Brewing in Bradenton before making the trek to the Pacific Northwest. On this episode we chat about her Florida upbringing, learning how t...

She grew up in south Florida and loved being on camera and on stage as a child; but, when Sam Kerrigan got home from college, her first job in television was behind the camera. So, how did she make the difficult leap from video editor to the main traffic anchor for CBS12? And how did she get that name - Traffic Jam Sam? Sam Kerrigan reveals the secret character trait that most people don't know ab...

Today, I'll introduce you to Jason "JaFleu" Fleurant--a cartoonist from West Palm Beach. He's a son of Haitian immigrants who has chartered a path to success through his paint, pen, and pencils as the artist and founder of Treal Toonz. Then, our storyteller is Denyse Cunningham, Curator from Ft. Lauderdale's Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. She'll be telling us about how the family behind one of Flo...

We head to southwest Florida! First up is a visit to Southern Fresh Farms in Ft. Myers, the home of Crazy Dingo Brewing. Stu Paasche and his partner have been homebrewing for several years and have opened a space at this small farm just off I-75. We spoke to Stu about the long history of Crazy Dingo and everything going on with their new space. Then we head north to Cape Coral and Eight Foot Brewi...

He's not unlike most New Yorkers who decide to move to south Florida. He wanted better weather, fewer taxes and a fresh start. But, Gary Miller also renewed his faith and his passion when he moved to Jupiter. And he got a new nickname - The Insurance Wizard. In fact--go check out his new show on  Facebook  and  YouTube . Find out why Gary Miller is one of the most down-to-earth People of Palm Beac...

I'll introduce you to award-winning public speaker, Alexa Rose Carlin, who originates out of Fort Lauderdale. She's overcome a LOT and has now built a legacy of empowering women through conferences, one of which I had the pleasure of being part of this past weekend. Then, my guest storyteller, Andrea Gonzmart Williams, represents the 5th generation of ownership of Florida's oldest restaurant--the...

You've probably heard of the Junior League. But do you have any idea what they do? Suzanne sits down with the President of the Junior League of Boca Raton to talk about the organization's mission, its huge project to help working moms, and why volunteerism is in her blood. Plus, her day job that has had to take a back seat to being a mom and the leader of one of the largest charities in Palm Beach...

If you want to open a brewery, Tavares has a deal for you! The City of Tavares currently has an RFP out for a new brewery downtown. And on today's show, we chat with Bob Tweedie, Director of Economic Development for the city on why they want a brewery, what they hope to achieve, and everything about Seaplane City. Then, we get ready for this month's North Miami Brewfest with a trip to Lincoln's Be...

Jonathan Gunther talks about how his neighborhood was treated during the road construction project, Bruce Scheiner is hosting a poker tournament for The March of Dimes, Steven Ray McDonald talks about the old Arches being rebuilt at Crescent Beach. AND...the boys from Minnesota are back. Listen in... We  are  currently   boarding  shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of...