Profiling the people and stories that are making "The City Beautiful" | Orlando, Florida
Sean Blackburn & Ben Kuykendall
We have a awesome new segment called "Made in Orlando" featuring Katie Donzanti from The Peaceful Peacock. Also, the guys are living in head rent free - and so are the tenants in Publix shopping centers. John Rivers is feeding lots of people in need, UCF chooses a new President, and we want you to #PickupOrlando!
For the first time this season the guys record digitally - we widen out the lens a bit as lots of COVID-19 updates are dominating lots of our convo, and we are really feeling for our city and the local businesses we love. Prohibition hits Orlando... Buddy Dyer knocked down a few rungs? Find out and hear about our new special segment we are rolling out soon :)
Ben is out this week, but This Week in Orlando has a special guest, Lauren Blackburn! We discuss the craziness of this week, lots of closures and some weird times... plus a pre-recorded Ben gets some vindication for his hot takes on Bubbalou's vs 4Rivers and we discuss the cult-like club at UCF "The Spin Squad" and discuss becoming acolytes.
The guys are hiding out from the coronavirus, Alamo Draft House opening, Kabooki Sushi chef Henry Moso earns a James Beard nomination, Orlando Land Trust needs some cash, a new Bike Path coming, and some first renderings of the Pulse Memorial has been released + we profile Central Floridan of the Year Mary Lee Downey and another round of 0-60 is attempted.
The guys issue a few "Rare Retractions" and get into the forthcoming Holy Land sale, Orlando's bid for the 2026 World Cup, Orlando City Soccer Clubs 2020 season preview and answer the burning question "What is the Almond Milk District?" PLUS Lynx skyrockets into the top of the Scooter Power Rankings...
The guys mourn the NBA dunk contests results, Aaron Gordon robbed of his rightful title, Marc Maron talks crap about us, DGX (a fancy new dollar store) opens downtown, and a famous YouTuber trespasses Disney and Universal after hours. Plus we intro a new segment 0-60 (some quick hits and our reactions) and respond to a great idea from some listener feedback - a Florida Man Theme Park!
The guys compare Lime, Bird, Lynx and Wheels scooters, discuss UCF's tough luck finda a new president, XFL Tampa Vipers debut in horrible fashion, Virgin Group is taking over infrastructure, Florida Presidential Primary is quickly approaching!
Ben gets auctioned away for Valentines Day, Publix is on top of their game, we welcome our new Delaware friends, and discuss where Orlando is ranked in a few recent "list-icles".
The boys are back in town after a lengthy hiatus. This Week in Orlando: Lime scooters arrive, The Pro Bowl is pretty extra, Poop emoji inspire other ideas, Lucky's Market conspiracy theories and our fallen hero The Orlando Easter Bunny is now a villain + the guys share their ideas for other worlds to be included in the new Universal park "Epic Universe".
Norm Tumlinson joins as a guest host while Sean is out. Why does Orlando have so many sisters?!
Local Orlando Magic diehard fan and friend of the pod Keith Steinmeyer joins us as our guest.
Bungalower.com editor Brendan O'Connor joins us as our guest.
Founder of Creative City Project Cole NeSmith joins us as guest.
Local business owners from The Farmacy, Cathy and Robby Clay join us as guests.
Orange County Library turns 50 years old, Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour review, and the new UCF coach Scott Frost!
Local comedian Marie George joins the guys as special guest.
Local urban planner Eilza Harris Juliano joins us as our guest.
Entrepreneur and local podcaster Bryan Orr joins us to discuss Starter Studio.
Peak performance coach and triathlete Rajesh Durbal joins as special guest.
Holistic living coach Tisse Mallon joins us as our guest.
Local resident and community leader David Martens joins us to discuss an important issue for Lake Eola park.
Entrepreneur and friend of the pod Steve Wimmers guests.
We sit down with Executive Director of Game Changer, Phil Zoshak.
We sit down with local artist and friend of the pod Nathan Selikoff.
We explore a special area tradition, Lucky's Lake Swim.
The guys take a special virgin voyage on the new Orlando Eye.
Special correspondent Brian Dempsey sits down with UCF head baseball coach Terry Rooney.
Dinner Party Project founder Dana Marie Roquemore joins as guest.
Founder of Downtown CREDO and CREDO conduit Ben Hoyer joins as guest.
Entrepreneur and sandwich connoisseur Anthony "Biggie" Bencomo joins as guest!
The man, the myth, the legend XL 106.7 host Johnny Magic joins us as our special guest!
The boys preview the Orlando City Lions as they graduate into the MLS. Kay Rawlins and Kevin Mercer with guest spots.
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