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United Public Radio
The Gateway Podcast _ David L_ Sloan _ How Key West Killed JFK

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 57:15


About David: For over thirty years, David L. Sloan IV has lived where Key West's history and folklore collide. As a researcher, cold-case investigator, and author of more than 25 books, he doesn't just tell stories; he unearths the strange, the unusual, and the hidden secrets of Key West and the Florida Keys. Whether he's documenting the island's ties to the JFK assassination, protecting the legacy of Robert the Doll, or defending the true history of Key lime pie, David is the source journalists, filmmakers, and curious travelers rely on for the real Key West. www.DLS4productions.com www.ghostkeywest.com Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple...
Episode 193 - How to learn how to say yes more

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 66:53


Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 193 - "How to learn how to say yes more" is now LIVE!Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideYes. It's an easy word to say yet many struggle with it; holding them back from possibility, experience and meeting their needs in fulfilling ways. This week we're talking about how to identify and remove the barriers keeping us from saying yes more and what we need to consider to ensure we are saying yes to the things that serve us best.In this episode we cover:Why we may be struggling to say yesGetting into the habit of saying yesSimilarities between the approach to saying no and the approach to saying yesBreaking the pattern of saying noFiguring out the why behind the noRemoving the barriers holding us back from yesWhat allowed Serena to say yes more in Key West while also protecting her relationshipFocusing on the present momentWhen the yes can compromise our needsThe fear of saying yesHow to help create securityPutting ourselves out there and finding or amplifying joyThe two things that can really help us learn to say yesConsiderations to make when saying yesSaying yes to more thingsEpisode References:Our last episode on control - Episode 192 - How to let go of controlThe episode about saying no - Episode 69 - How to say 'no' when you find it really hardPodcast Episode guide and full show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuideFind our website and connect with us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/theuniversalneeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast
Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss r

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:17


Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating the Nashville scene and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey. Porter is joined by "Coach" Kristi Creegan (who just so happened to graduate high school with our host). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audiotravels
Audiotravels: Feste feiern – Märchenzauber, Cowboy-Kultur, Karibikkunst und Knödel

Audiotravels

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 12:30


In dieser Episode geht es einmal rund um den Globus zu außergewöhnlichen Festen und Traditionen. Start ist in Curaçao, wo Straßenkunst ganze Stadtviertel verwandelt, es geht  nach Odense in Dänemark zum Märchenzauber rund um Hans Christian Andersen und auf die Florida Keys, wo Ernest Hemingway mit einem legendären Doppelgänger-Wettbewerb gefeiert wird. In Mitteleuropa stehen kulinarische Klassiker im Mittelpunkt: Das Knödelfest  in  St. Johann in Tirol, Grünkohl in Oldenburg – und in Liechtenstein rücken ebenfalls traditionelle Gerichte ins Rampenlicht der Feste Religiöse und kulturelle Feste führen Sie nach Sri Lanka zur prachtvollen Perahara-Prozession, nach Neuseeland zum Matariki-Sternenfest der Māori und nach Alcoy in Spanien zu den historischen Moros‑y‑Cristianos-Feierlichkeiten. In Kanada gibt es Cowboy-Kultur bei der Calgary Stampede und zum Finale wird es bunt und schrill beim Fantasy-Fest in Key West. Feiern Sie die Feste, wie sie fallen.  

Local Side of Key West
February Events in Key West 2026

Local Side of Key West

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 22:54


This week we are chatting about events in Key West in Feb 2026.

Talking Strange
Did Key West Killed JFK? The Florida Keys Conspiracy You Were Never Told

Talking Strange

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 66:02


Did the assassination of John F. Kennedy begin in Dallas, or years earlier in the Florida Keys?On this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers speaks with author and Key West researcher David L. Sloan about his startling new book, How Key West Killed JFK: The Island That Changed The Course of History.Drawing from declassified FBI and CIA documents, personal interviews, and never-before-seen photographs, Sloan lays out evidence linking Cuban exiles, organized crime figures, and intelligence operatives moving through Key West and the Florida Keys during the Cold War.The discussion explores rumors of Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby at the Key West Airport, CIA activity in Marathon and No Name Key, and the disturbing story of Gilberto Lopez, a Key West baker whose violent past may force a reassessment of November 22, 1963.This episode examines how hidden history, conspiracy, and overlooked locations may change how we think about the JFK assassination, America's greatest true crime story.Remember to join Aaron's Patreon for live recordings and audience interaction with guests! _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small & Gutsy
Small & Gutsy Features EverWalk, the Key to Health is Walking

Small & Gutsy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 53:04


EverWalk is the brainchild of Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll, created to help all of us live longer, better, and healthier lives. Their mission and vision are to build community by walking side by side, leaving differences behind, and discovering the freedom that comes from striding together, instead of sitting hunched over a screen. EverWalk invites you to make the commitment to become your best self. Step outside. Look up at the magnificent sky, the strength of the trees, the beauty of the world around you, feel the rhythm of your own footsteps, and feel YOUR movement under YOUR own power, then you remember what's possible  - you feel stronger, lighter, and more alive. And in that moment — with every step forward — you're one step closer to becoming the person you've always imagined yourself to be. These two amazing women literally walk the talk. Over the years, EverWalk has grown from a spark of an idea into a national movement, founded in 2016. They've hosted four seven-day, 135-mile Epic EverWalks, countless First Saturday EverWalks in Los Angeles, and community Service Walks in Key West with Habitat for Humanity. They've also led two EverWalk Journeys, and in 2024 and 2025, EverWalk partnered with a number of charities — including Walk with a Doc, the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Second Cut, and the Emergency Relief Fund of Humane World for Animals, combining the power of walking with the purpose of giving back. Every event is built on one idea: When we walk together, we leave our differences behind — and move toward something bigger than ourselves. EverWalk gathers the most cutting-edge articles about the benefits of walking. Scroll through their library to find out everything you want to know about why WALKING IS THE ANSWER. Website: www.everwalk.com For more podcast episodes: www.smallandgutsy.org    

Ascension Lutheran Church Podcast

“American Airlines paging Tyrel Williams. If you want to go to Key West with us, you need to be at gate C29. Now.”

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
Robert the Doll: Key West's Most Feared Object, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 24:26


This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFew objects have earned a reputation quite like Robert the Doll.Given as a gift in 1904 to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto, the doll quickly became something far more unsettling than a childhood toy. The bond between the two was intense—and before long, strange things began happening inside their home. Voices were heard. Objects moved. Blame was often placed on Robert, though no one else ever saw him act.Over time, stories grew darker. Some believe a malevolent presence attached itself to the doll, one that never left. More than a century later, Robert still draws fear, fascination, and warnings from those who encounter him.Now housed at Fort East Martello Museum, reports of strange activity continue—especially from those who ignore the rules or mock the doll.We explore Robert's history and ongoing legend with dolltender Dan Radomski, and why this object remains one of the most feared in the world.Get more information about the Robert the Doll Experience in Key West at ghostkeywest.com#TheGraveTalks #RobertTheDoll #HauntedObjects #CursedArtifacts #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #KeyWestHaunting #Hauntings #MuseumOfTheUnseen #HauntedDollLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
Robert the Doll: Key West's Most Feared Object, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 25:28


This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Few objects have earned a reputation quite like Robert the Doll.Given as a gift in 1904 to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto, the doll quickly became something far more unsettling than a childhood toy. The bond between the two was intense—and before long, strange things began happening inside their home. Voices were heard. Objects moved. Blame was often placed on Robert, though no one else ever saw him act.Over time, stories grew darker. Some believe a malevolent presence attached itself to the doll, one that never left. More than a century later, Robert still draws fear, fascination, and warnings from those who encounter him.Now housed at Fort East Martello Museum, reports of strange activity continue—especially from those who ignore the rules or mock the doll.We explore Robert's history and ongoing legend with dolltender Dan Radomski, and why this object remains one of the most feared in the world.Get more information about the Robert the Doll Experience in Key West at ghostkeywest.com #TheGraveTalks #RobertTheDoll #HauntedObjects #CursedArtifacts #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #KeyWestHaunting #Hauntings #MuseumOfTheUnseen #HauntedDoll Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,401 – The 2027 Key West Dates are Set!

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 30:46


Steve, McNew, Kathy, Ryan, Matt W. & Justine talk about Key West 2027… be there or be square! TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,397 – Col. Steve Recaps the 2026 Key West Distillers Summit

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 23:46


Steve recaps what happened at the 2026 Key West Distillers Summit. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,396 – Mailing it in the Day After Vacation

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 53:32


Steve, Miss Beka Sue, McNew, Jeff and Ryan get together as the group comes back after the annual trek to Key West. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The Real 3 Idiots Podcast
Show 205 Ted Takes Our Guests Advice And Decides To Travel Back In Time

The Real 3 Idiots Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 92:57


The Idiots offically bid Mark goodbye and wish him well with his new podcast.  The fellas have a great talk with Anne and Mike Howard about slow travel and the joys of meeting new people and trying new things.  Ted actually helps the tipper and teaches us to sleep through the storm.  

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,391 – Why is Miss Beka Sue Home?

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 45:47


Steve, Miss Beka Sue, McNew, Jeff and Ryan talk about why Miss Beka Sue is home and taking a break from wintering in Key West. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Award Travel 101
Bilt 2.0 Reaction

Award Travel 101

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 65:37


Episode 156 of the Award Travel 101 podcast opens with Cameron Laufer and Mike Zaccheo discussing a strange and unsettling incident shared in the Award Travel 101 Facebook group, where a traveler appeared to be panhandled inside DFW airport using a dubious story involving an “emergency passport.” The hosts agree the situation didn't add up and use it as a springboard to talk about staying alert in airports. They then move into news and updates, covering several current travel and credit card developments, including a new Hyatt welcome offer with five free nights, an enhanced Capital One Venture bonus, American Airlines elite status buy-up offers, Alaska Airlines' “Ski Free” promotion, and news of a proposed Sun Country–Allegiant merger. Both hosts also share recent personal card approvals, retention offers, and trip updates, highlighting how points and miles were used for travel to New York, Key West, Europe, Mexico, and Park City.The main topic of the episode is a deep dive into the controversial rollout of “Bilt 2.0,” including new card tiers (Blue, Obsidian, and Palladium), the introduction of “Bilt Cash,” and major changes to how rent and mortgage payments earn points. Mike and Cameron break down the math behind the new earning options, explaining how cardholders now need significant non-bonus spend to earn rent or mortgage points fee-free, which sparked backlash from users who felt the program's core promise had shifted. They discuss why the rollout caused a firestorm—citing complexity, perceived deception, and new earning restrictions—while also acknowledging positives like welcome bonuses, mortgage eligibility, higher potential earn rates, and strong transfer partners such as Hyatt.In closing, the hosts offer balanced perspectives on who the revamped Bilt program may or may not be for. Cameron views it as potentially attractive for non-renters seeking strong transfer partners and solid earn rates on everyday spend, while Mike urges listeners to focus on opportunity cost and not get swept up in hype without doing the math. The episode wraps with a practical “tip of the week,” advising travelers to be proactive and push for better hotel accommodations when airlines strand them overnight due to delays or missed connections.Episode Links:Hyatt 5 Night OfferCapital One Venture OfferAmerican Status Buy up OffersFly Alaska Ski FreeSun County/ Allegiant MergerBilt 2.0 DetailsWhere to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Interviews by Brainard Carey

Katie Simmons is an artist, educator, and wildlife biologist from the Appalachian mountains in east Tennessee. She holds baccalaureate degrees in art history, visual art, and wildlife biology and her MA in education and MFA in drawing and fiber art. Katie is an instructor of drawing and fiber art at Colorado State University and Front Range Community College. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally in numerous group and solo shows in the United States, western Europe and South America. Her research on feminist aesthetics, the uncanny, and the commodification of bodies through sex trafficking has also been published and presented at regional and national conferences. Katie has been the recipient of the Charlie and Gwen Hatchette Creativity Award, the Keith Foskin MFA Scholarship, the Boynes Artist Award, the Oak Springs Garden Foundation Residency, Centrum Residency, and a finalist for the Women United Art Prize and Prisma Art Prize. She is also a vocal advocate for the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center in Colorado. In her free time, Katie loves ultra trail running, spending time with her family, and watching bad tv with her dog. Katie's work has most recently been exhibited in a solo exhibit at Metropolitan Community College's Gallery of Art and Design and she has upcoming shows this spring and summer at the Sanger Gallery in Key West, Florida, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art in Fort Collins, Colorado and Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Pinecone Quilt I (Side A and B) 2025 Plastic refuse, embroidery thread, found curtains and bed sheets with ballpoint pen drawing and homemade walnut bark ink 85 x 85” Digitalis purpurea, 2025 Ballpoint pen and ecoprinted common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) on silk 70 x 48” Invasive Species I: Rubus phoenicolasius, 2025. Ballpoint pen and homemade natural dye made from wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) on cardstock, 50 x 38″

RV Hour Ep 148 | Top 20 New Year Travel Goals for RVers + HUGE Savings on Holiday Rambler Armada 44LE!

"RV Hour" podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 63:03


Welcome back to RV Hour, hosted weekly by Larry McNamara, CEO of Giant Recreation World! To kick off the New Year, we're diving into one of the MOST important (and most inspiring) topics for RV owners: ⭐ 20 of the Most Common Travel Goals RVers Set Each January 20 OF THE MOST COMMON Every January, RVers across the country set brand-new travel goals—dreaming bigger, planning better, and looking for adventure. Whether you're a weekend camper, a snowbird, or a full-time traveler, this episode will help you set meaningful goals for the year ahead.

Local Side of Key West
Jibber Jabber about Jibber Jaber Miami edition

Local Side of Key West

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 19:48


This week we are in Miami and thought we would chat about all the weird things in Key West that you can't get in Key West. Check it out.

Jason & Alexis
1/20 TUES HOUR 1: Welcome back, Jason! His attempts to see a Key West iguana, ABFAB: Where to grab a bite in Key West, football news, and Green Day joins the Big Game entertainment

Jason & Alexis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 36:28


Welcome back, Jason! His attempts to see a Key West iguana, ABFAB: Where to grab a bite in Key West, SPORTS DESK: Hoosiers victory and Bill defeat. Plus, Green Day joins the Big Game performance roster!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,388 – Mailing it as the Crew Heads to Key West

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 27:55


Steve Justine, Kathy and Tim mail it as the team leaves for Key West. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast
Kyle Carter Brings the Magic of Mile 0 Fest Back to Key West

Florida Keys Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 38:21


From Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell- some of the biggest names in music have come through Key West at Mile 0 Fest. As the "red dirt" festival returns for a seventh year, founder Kyle Carter joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss the festival's magic formula of stars and upcoming talent, including this year's list of mind-blowing artists that features Stephen Wilson Jr, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Shane Smith & The Saints and many more. So buckle up for Mile 0 Fest on Jan 27-31 in Key West and visit www.mile0fest.com for more. (Pictured: Kyle Carter with Jamie Lin Wilson and Pam Tillis). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

magic saints fest mile key west jason isbell shane smith pam tillis cross canadian ragweed kyle carter jamie lin wilson
Real Ghost Stories Online
Robert the Doll, Part Two | The Grave Talks

Real Ghost Stories Online

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 24:26


This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWORobert the Doll is widely considered one of the most terrifying cursed objects in the world—and for more than a century, his reputation has only grown darker.In 1904, the straw doll was gifted to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto. What followed was a bond that went far beyond childhood imagination. Soon, strange and unsettling events began unfolding inside the Otto family home—objects moving on their own, disembodied laughter, voices that didn't belong to any living person. Visitors claimed the doll changed expressions. Some believed something else was looking out through his glassy eyes.To this day, legend holds that a malevolent spirit inhabits Robert, attached to him for reasons never fully explained. Now housed at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Robert continues to leave a trail of unexplained misfortune, apologies, and warnings from those who fail to show him respect.In this episode of The Grave Talks, we're joined by Dan Radomski, Robert's longtime dolltender, to discuss the history, the hauntings, and why Robert the Doll may still be watching.Get more information about the Robert the Doll Experience in Key West at ghostkeywest.com#TheGraveTalks #RobertTheDoll #CursedObjects #HauntedDoll #KeyWestHauntings #ParanormalPodcast #TrueHaunting #MuseumOfTheMacabre #RealGhostStoriesLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Real Ghost Stories Online
Robert the Doll, Part One | The Grave Talks

Real Ghost Stories Online

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 25:28


This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Robert the Doll is widely considered one of the most terrifying cursed objects in the world—and for more than a century, his reputation has only grown darker.In 1904, the straw doll was gifted to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto. What followed was a bond that went far beyond childhood imagination. Soon, strange and unsettling events began unfolding inside the Otto family home—objects moving on their own, disembodied laughter, voices that didn't belong to any living person. Visitors claimed the doll changed expressions. Some believed something else was looking out through his glassy eyes.To this day, legend holds that a malevolent spirit inhabits Robert, attached to him for reasons never fully explained. Now housed at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Robert continues to leave a trail of unexplained misfortune, apologies, and warnings from those who fail to show him respect.In this episode of The Grave Talks, we're joined by Dan Radomski, Robert's longtime dolltender, to discuss the history, the hauntings, and why Robert the Doll may still be watching.Get more information about the Robert the Doll Experience in Key West at ghostkeywest.com #TheGraveTalks #RobertTheDoll #CursedObjects #HauntedDoll #KeyWestHauntings #ParanormalPodcast #TrueHaunting #MuseumOfTheMacabre #RealGhostStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Award Travel 101
This and That -- Travel Quirks

Award Travel 101

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 44:43


Episode 155 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, “This and That,” features Angie Sparks and Mike Zaccheo covering a wide range of points-and-miles news, personal updates, and community highlights. A standout moment comes from a member post calculating that 11 trips taken with kids—booked using points—would have cost over $40,000 in cash but instead totaled under $2,000, underscoring both the massive savings and the priceless experiences gained. The hosts also discuss developing news, including rumored new Bilt cards, a potential Saks Fifth Avenue bankruptcy impacting Amex credits, new credit card offers from Aeroplan and Marriott, and plans for a Capital One Lounge at Charlotte airport.Angie and Mike share their own credit card strategies, recent approvals and denials, and how they're managing spend thresholds and bonuses. Angie dives into trip planning for Switzerland, Turkey, and an upcoming cruise, highlighting the creative use of Chase credits, hotel points, and free night certificates—along with the quirks of booking Swiss trains. Mike talks about “gardening” itineraries to save points, upgrading cabins, and planning trips to Key West, Vegas, Napa, and an anniversary stay at Alila Napa, largely using American Airlines and Marriott Bonvoy redemptions.The main discussion centers on travel quirks inspired by an article, sparking a lively debate on premium cabin dining habits, pre-departure drinks, excessive bedding, refillable hotel amenities, and window shade etiquette. The episode wraps with a practical tip of the week: travelers renting cars at Orlando (MCO) can avoid rental company toll fees by signing up for the free Florida Visitor Toll Pass kiosk just steps from the rental counters—paying only the tolls themselves and nothing extra.Episode Links:Aeroplan CardMarriott Boundless OfferCapital One Lounge CLTWhere to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Talking Strange
You Two Scare Me Podcast at The Haunted Saint Hotel in Key West

Talking Strange

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 43:48


In this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers is back on the road. He visited Key West, Florida, and through a spooky fun and random coincidence, ended up connecting with local Ernest Hemingway House tour guide Amy Bebbington, who then introduced him to Andy Zyvith and Feliz Andrews of the You Two Scare Me podcast. Not one to miss out on the chance to chat about the paranormal, they sat for a chat at The Saint Hotel in Key West. The Saint was gracious enough to host everyone for the live recording in the supposedly haunted Room 106. In their chat, they discuss banshees from Bebbington's Irish family, haunted Pittsburgh and a ghost that steals puzzle pieces, a Hat Man interaction and ghostly brothers, and of course, more about the ghosts of The Saint, and Haunted Key West. And of course, we chat about Robert The Doll and the books by David L. Sloan. Note: This was recorded way back in August 2025, and the file got lost along the way. Also, as this was an unplanned interview, excuse my rambling, lack of proper preparation, and a few stumbles. But it's a great conversation. — Aaron. More about You Two Scare Me:Andi Zyvith and Feliz Andrews have been friends for over a decade, and have been wanting to start a spooky podcast together for just as long. They are two working moms who love to hang out, tell scary stories, and laugh their faces off. What better outlet is there for that than a podcast with your bestie? _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ghost Box Radio
GhostBox Radio – How Key West Killed JFK w/ Author David L. Sloan

Ghost Box Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 49:18


Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with David L Sloan about his new book “How Key West Killed JFK” David L. Sloan peels back the sun-bleached layers of the Florida Keys to reveal a hidden web of spies, mobsters, and Cuban exiles who shaped the course of history. Don't forget to check…

House Call Vet Café Podcast
Ep. 86: Boat Calls in Key West, House Calls in Steamboat, and The Veterkin Society; Meet Dr. Ronit Berdugo

House Call Vet Café Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 33:32


Dr. Ronit Berdugo is a 2001 Ross University graduate, also a 2022 Housecall vet academy graduate! She had a house and boat call practice in the Florida Keys from 2005- 2022 called Island Paws of Key West. She also worked PT picking up relief shifts at the Florida Keys SPCA. She traded the mountains for the ocean in 2022 when she moved with her family to Steamboat Springs, Co. She currently is a relief vet for the Routt County Humane Society and has a small house call practice called Pampered Pet Home Vet. Lastly, she is part of a new business called The Veterkin Society which seeks to provide resources and savings to every vet. Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Ronit's journey as a long-time house call vet, including running a house and boat call practice in the Florida Keys What it's really like providing mobile veterinary care to island and boat-dwelling communities How climate, geography, and environment shape the structure of a house call practice The realities of sustaining a mobile practice long-term, including burnout and major life transitions Starting over with a house call practice after relocating to a new market Why finding a clear niche within house call medicine is more important than ever Links & Resources: Pampered Pet Home Vet: https://pamperedpethomevet.com The Veterkin Society: https://veterkin.com  The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference → Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!! Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel  P.S. Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends!

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The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote
The Greg Cote Show (2026): Episode 305

The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 63:38


Greg and Earleen join the show live from Key West, Chris does deep dive into what it's like to executive-produce Dan Le Batard Show, our Top 50 Catchphrases Countdown continues and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Here to Help
249: Dr Big Sack & Margaritaville Jr

We're Here to Help

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 64:33


Gareth and Jake help a nurse shield her patients from an unfortunate office bulge. Then, they franchise a beloved Key West staple in a bayou backyard. Plus, the follow-up from Ep 217 "Why The Stinkeye, Stinkeye?"See images from the episode here: https://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-249Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you're enjoying the show, make sure to rate We're Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Advertise on We're Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herald Sports
The Greg Cote Show (2026): Episode 305

Herald Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 63:38


Greg and Earleen join the show live from Key West, Chris does deep dive into what it's like to executive-produce Dan Le Batard Show, our Top 50 Catchphrases Countdown continues and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Invisible Choir
The Treehouse

Invisible Choir

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 62:47


On a November night in Key West, FL in 2017, friends Paula and Roger were hanging out and partying in Paula's makeshift home nicknamed “The Treehouse.” Without warning, they were suddenly accosted by two masked men, leading to a tragic killing. The subsequent police investigation quickly mutated into a convoluted conspiracy involving drugs, coercion, and corruption. The result: a lone defendant representing himself in court swearing that he had been falsely accused - a man Paula swore was not one of her attackers… Special thanks to Franklin Tyrone Tucker for his willingness to speak with us for this episode. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/treehouse    Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible.  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
857 - Wal-Mart Maserati

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 116:05


• Sponsor read for MyEternalVitality.com with Dr. Powers • Gut health testing to identify individual histamine triggers • Relief that shrimp is not a histamine trigger • "Healthy" foods like spinach and kale causing inflammation • Improving digestion, regularity, and reducing stomach discomfort • Food reactions differing by individual body chemistry • Hormone testing becoming more important with age • Declining testosterone levels in men • Men getting hormone testing through Dr. Powers • Benefits of hormone replacement therapy • Improved libido, energy, and mental clarity • Symptoms of imbalance: fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, low libido • Hormones discussed: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol • Free Dr. Powers consultation for Tom & Dan listeners • Dr. Powers as a fan of the show and BDM member • New year framed as a time to address health • Show intro from the Just Call Moe Studio • Welcome to the Friday Free Show of A Mediocre Time • First show of 2026 and confusion adjusting to the year • Show running 17 years since 2009 • Jokes about reaching the 20th anniversary • Commitment to continuing the show regardless of profit • Guest Savannah appearing on the first show of 2026 • Being more cautious about what's said on air • Forgetting how large the audience actually is • Anxiety about saying something regrettable • Joke about an old onion-skin fart story • Comparing influencer audiences to radio audiences • Discussion of online backlash and hate comments • Wanting reactions but rarely receiving criticism • Shoutout to video editor Melissa • Opening Christmas gifts from Melissa on air • Melissa's self-deprecating note and affectionate appreciation • Big Johnson Key West shirt gift • Jokes about wearing tiny or "baby" shirts • "Where's Bumfardo?" shirt explained • Bumfardo described as a legendary Key West grifter • Reference to a podcast episode about Bumfardo • Clarifying Bumfardo as a criminal firefighter • Gratitude and appreciation for Melissa • Living in Key West after California • Living in an Airstream on sponsor property • Romantic idea vs reality of Airstream living • Millionaires hosting guests in RVs or guest houses • Restored and comfortable Airstream • Living with a pet monitor lizard • Joking about the start of a "lizard journey" • Lizard eating pulled pork and seafood • Joke comparing lizard diet to Jeff Foxworthy • Lizard free-roaming inside the Airstream • Lizard unusually clean and well-behaved • Lizard now living at Gatorland • Using a doggie door and daily routine • Monitor lizard about six feet long • Question about reptile cleanliness myths • Hygiene concerns when handling reptiles • Lizard attacked at night in Key West • Iguanas or raccoons suspected • Bringing the lizard indoors for safety • Emergency super glue used to close a wound • Super glue working on reptile scales • Owning many exotic pets over the years • Large python kept in a one-bedroom apartment • Python named Benji • Hybrid reticulated/Burmese python • Python reaching 13–14 feet long • Bathing a python in a bathtub • Snake suddenly becoming aggressive • Snake striking when door opened • Trapping the snake in the bathroom • Child reacting to apex predators in the apartment • Sending the kid outside for safety • Question of whether pythons can seriously injure people • Preventing snake escape through a window • Subduing the snake with a quilt • Wrestling and restraining the python • Snake aggression being a one-time incident • Snakes being unpredictable • Gateway exotic pets like Pac-Man frogs • Still owning a frog • Childhood fascination with reptiles • Catching and keeping reptiles in South Carolina • Childhood "zoo" with animals in drawers • Joke about kids now having digital pets instead of real ones • Feeding large pythons big rats • Debate over live vs pre-killed feeding • Some snakes needing movement to eat • Parenting rule against exotic pets for kids • Requiring responsibility before allowing pets • Travel complications of pet ownership • Personal hamster care experience • Dad raising guinea pigs • Guinea pigs named after dictators and NASCAR drivers • Greg Biffle and Waltrip jokes • Comedy bit about guinea pig personalities • Story about Jim Colbert's Daryl Waltrip impression • Late-night drunk texts from Jim Colbert • Joke about inappropriate texts and photos • Clarifying a misspoken offensive term • Transition to Savannah's Jamaica trip • Comparison to a past Australia trip • Savannah described as highly traveled • Gatorland Global raising nearly $10,000 for hurricane relief • Shipping aid supplies to Jamaica • Bottlenecks at Jamaican ports • Long-term recovery continuing after news cycle moves on • Using funds in practical ways • Helping communities near Hope Zoo in Kingston • Providing water storage and bathroom supplies • Kids previously walking long distances for water • Purchasing a water truck • "Practical conservation" approach • Helping people so animals can be cared for • Zoo animals surviving the hurricane • Oxygen mask analogy • Dark humor about survival priorities • One-week stay in Jamaica • Challenges traveling post-hurricane • Relying on local relationships • Praise for Jamaican kindness • Airbnb hosts offering help and discounts • Importance of global relationships • Transition to friendship with Jackie Siegel • Clarifying which Jackie is being discussed • Jokes about famous Jackies • How Savannah met Jackie Siegel • Savannah's ease connecting with people • Standing out due to appearance and style • Personal recognizability as a brand • Jokes about recognizability • Fascination with ultra-wealthy lifestyles • Meeting Jackie through Real Radio • Seeing Jackie at Runway to Hope • Runway to Hope supporting kids with cancer • Walking the runway with sponsored children • Jackie filming at Gatorland • Friendship forming through time together • Difficulty wealthy people have making friends • Trust and motive issues around rich people • Jackie portrayed as kind and trusting • Idea of rich people seen as "lottery tickets" • Influence of who you spend time with • Being around Jackie compared to a soap opera • Observing Jackie's priorities and behavior • Jackie's Broadway show ending • Show based on Jackie's life • Proving critics wrong theme • Love story with David Siegel • Interest in Broadway and musicals • Wanting to take Maisie to NYC shows • Connecting Maisie's dance to Broadway interest • Kristen Chenoweth playing Jackie • Primer on Kristen Chenoweth • Wicked, Glinda, and Ariana Grande comparison • Stephen Schwartz writing the show • Jackie focused on crew losing jobs • Wanting to help displaced cast and crew • Listing backstage jobs affected • Empathy for workers over producers • Learning about Jackie's past domestic violence • Public perception not matching her full story • Misconceptions about billionaires • Assumption wealthy people should give endlessly • Overlooking effort behind wealth • Jackie having many children • Incorrect belief she married into money • Comparison to Melinda Gates • Emphasis on partnerships building wealth • David Siegel's death last year • Attending his celebration of life • Repeated cycles of success and bankruptcy • Successful people often failing many times • How David built his fortune • Origin of Westgate • David's early acting dreams • Buying land near Disney World • Purchasing a rundown hotel • Discovering the timeshare concept • Starting his own timeshare business • Joke about stealing ideas • Shoutout to women who support the show • Transition to music segment • Punk band Paradox featured • Song "I'm the Outside" • Call-in number and email plug • Sponsor read for BudDocs • Medical marijuana card process explained • Same-day appointments and telemedicine follow-ups • Dispensary deals and education • Cannabis for pain after hip replacement • Using marijuana to reduce alcohol • Return from break with Savannah • Plug for visiting Gatorland • New attractions constantly added • Arrival of Siamese crocodiles • Crocodiles kept separately • Transport from Korea to Gatorland • Animal relocation to avoid euthanasia • Cultural differences in cleanliness and order • "Tokyo depression" concept • Driving and horn etiquette differences • Safari travel mention • South Africa affordability note • Wealth spectrum discussion • Story about driving a Maserati to Walmart • Navigating wealthy social spaces authentically • Jackie's daughter Victoria's overdose • Victoria's Voice organization • Addiction treatment and Narcan advocacy • Turning tragedy into public good • Playing the clown at rich dinners • Observing human behavior like animal behavior • Studying power, money, and authority • Press box story with Phil Rawlins • Meeting Cedric the Entertainer and George Lopez • Importance of introductions and social proof • Savannah blending into elite spaces • Declaring 2026 a takeover year • Goal to make Gatorland the top park globally • Growth plans for conservation, YouTube, and TV • Using affirmations despite mocking them • Reading motivational books • Social media burnout and algorithm frustration • Thumbnails mattering more than content • AI-generated animal videos misleading audiences • Desire for human-made content spaces • Posting more freely without chasing algorithms • Encouraging visits to Gatorland • Promoting BDM Appreciation Week • Wrapping the show with gratitude ### Social [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Listen AMT Apple: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) AMT Google: 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Back of the Pack Podcast
Runner Stories: Molly McGuire

Back of the Pack Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 34:23 Transcription Available


We sit down with runner and American Heart Association advocate Molly McGuire from Muncie, IN, and her story grabs us from the first mile. We open on maternal heart health as Molly explains preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, the warning signs people miss, and why quick action saves lives. We dig into how grief and survival reshaped her outlook, then pivot to the run: the 50-states quest (45 down), pacing in Indiana, and the Honolulu marathon that made her believe she could go the distance. We laugh about costume runners and Converse-at-the-parade blister mistakes, then get real about New York's tough day and the 12-week grind back from a wrecked gait. We talk origin stories, the first half that taught her the power of good shoes, and the community she's built coast to coast—even when the local scene didn't fit. We celebrate a 100-pound weight-loss journey, labs turning around, and choosing a few miles over a few drinks on stressful days. We shout out the partners and best friends who make these trips possible, and why “your only competition is yourself” might be the best newbie advice we've heard. We wrap with Molly's A-number-one race pick (Key West in January), plus practical takeaways: know the red flags, check your BP, and speak up for the people you love. It's heart health, hard lessons, and the joy of showing up—Second Wind style.

There Will Be Bond
Bond Resigns | Callum Turner for Bond 26? | That CRAZY Shirley Bassey Story | Key West Debrief

There Will Be Bond

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 59:33


This show is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilde & Harte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Razors.Use TAILORS20 for a discount at W&H. Join us on Patreon for as little as a pound week. https://www.patreon.com/c/ThereWillBeMoreBondYou can tip the show with Buy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/therewillbebondOn the show todayANYTHING BONDIAN PETE & ROB: Rob talks about his group viewing of OHMSS and I talk about visiting some Bond locations in Key West. MIN 28&29 of OHMSSBond and Moneypenny - a bit of casual sexual harassment. Bond sees M and he tells him he's off Operation Bedlam. Meanwhile Bond hands in his resignation and goes back to his office.NEWS We discuss the rumours of Callum Turner being handed the Bond role. LISTENER MAILFor listener mail : therewillbebond@gmail.comPLAYER PROFILEWe take a look at Shirley Bassey's career who turns 89 this week. Episode #112S2. EP#011

Nixon and Watergate
All 3 Books preview

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 6:20


Send us a textHere is a little bit about our coming book projects: 16 Leadership Lessons From the Cold WarBy Randal WallaceWhat does it really take to lead in moments when history is on the line?Drawing on five years of research from The Randal Wallace Presents Podcast, 16 Leadership Lessons From the Cold War distills timeless leadership principles from the men and women who shaped the American Century. From President Herbert Hoover through leaders like Robert Dole—and countless senators, diplomats, and public servants in between—this book explores how character, restraint, courage, and strategic thinking carried the United States through its most dangerous era.Rather than abstract theory, Wallace brings readers behind the scenes of real decisions made under extraordinary pressure. These lessons apply not only to politics and government, but to business leadership, community service, and family life.This is a practical guide for anyone who believes leadership is about responsibility, not celebrity—and that history still has something vital to teach us.A Riddle in the SandA Novel by Randal WallaceRoger Walker is midway through his second term as President of the United States when the world begins to unravel.As war erupts across the Middle East, Israel is drawn into a deadly two-front conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah. At the same time, a shadowy Iranian-backed terrorist organization launches global “lone wolf” attacks designed to fracture the Western alliance. When prominent American businessmen are taken hostage, Walker must navigate a crisis that threatens not only global stability—but everything he believes in.At the center of the storm is the one thing the lifelong bachelor president never expected to face again: the woman he once loved, now entwined in events that could cost them both everything.In the spirit of Casablanca, A Riddle in the Sand is a modern political thriller infused with romance, sacrifice, and the eternal tension between personal desire and duty to nation.An Ocean of TimeA Novel by Randal WallaceWhen scandal destroys his political future, former Myrtle Beach mayor Cary Lockwood retreats to the last place he ever expected to start over—Key West.Fresh off a devastating gubernatorial loss, Lockwood buys a crumbling historic guesthouse and bar on the corner of Olivia and Duval Streets—once owned by his late uncle, now his final gamble at redemption. As he rebuilds both the property and his life, Lockwood collides with a corrupt local mayor, a city full of eccentric characters, and a dangerous undercurrent beneath the island's laid-back charm.Then he meets a young woman with a past she's desperate to escape—and a secret powerful enough to put both their lives at risk.Set against the sun-soaked beauty of the Florida Keys, An Ocean of Time is a story of second chances, political intrigue, and the high price of love when the past refuses to stay buried.These are the three projects we have on tap over the next year and a half. We hope you will want to join us. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Show Hoppers
Bad Monkey on Apple TV Season 1 Episode 8 The Russian Mob Is Very Active in Key West

Show Hoppers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 44:51


Kirt & Mr. Sal discuss Season 1 Episode 8 of Bad Monkey in which not all conch fritters are created equal. Shoe Hammer some Show Hoppers into your day! Website: showhoppers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShowHoppers Contact Us: showhopperspodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Goin' Deep Show
Goin' Deep Show 2301: Orange Skirt Ghosts & ICE Shooting Chaos

The Goin' Deep Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 46:00


Episode 2301: Kid A.G. and The Mayor JMac from Minneapolis hop on the mic for a 45-minute ramble that's basically two middle-aged degenerates high-fiving over ancient flash drives full of Key West debauchery and orange-skirt thirst traps from 2012. They mourn Path like it was a dead puppy, geek out on AI turning dusty bar pics into living, breathing crew circle-jerks (Lance Parrish three-way handshakes? Chef's kiss), and Kid's dropping stacks on Suno songs that could make Nurse Fiona's cougar tales sound like a Grammy winner. Then bam—Secret Santa drops the nuke: Kid unwraps **Clayton Kershaw's rookie nameplate** from the Loons, glue chunks and all, like it's the Holy Grail of Low-A baseball relics. Kid's ready to frame that shit in his office and jerk off to Hall of Fame dreams. Meanwhile, the world's on fire: Minneapolis ICE shooting a single mom in her Honda Pilot (whistles vs. guns, folks—poet mom turned "domestic terrorist" in 0.2 seconds), kids skipping class for walkouts, and Russian subs lurking like bad exes. Tigers fans sweating Tarik deals, potential strikes, and AI cloning —because why not resurrect dead voices when the apocalypse is trending? This ain't therapy, it's two old-school bros bullshitting through the end times with Jordans on the counter, retro apps, and enough subscription fees to buy a small island. Episode 2301: proof these fuckers are still retarded after 20+ years, and thank fuck for it!  

Nixon and Watergate
Episode 419 (Part 17) Politicians turned Novelists: JIMMY CARTER, MARILYN QUAYLE, NEWT GINGRICH, BILL CLINTON and JAMES PATTERSON, Plus Our Host RANDAL WALLACE with some News of our own (Season Finale)

Nixon and Watergate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 79:03


Send us a textIn this landmark season finale, The Great American Authors brings its sweeping literary and political journey to a powerful close by spotlighting a remarkable group of leaders who turned to fiction to tell their stories — Jimmy Carter, Marilyn Quayle, Newt Gingrich, Bill Clinton, and James Patterson — and by sharing major news from our own host, Randal Wallace.We begin with President Jimmy Carter's The Hornet's Nest, a deeply researched historical novel that reflects Carter's lifelong devotion to moral complexity, faith, and the human cost of conflict. It is not simply a former president writing fiction — it is a statesman continuing to wrestle with America's past through story.We then turn to one of the most overlooked voices in presidential-era fiction: Marilyn Quayle. With limited public material but unexpectedly strong reader reception, her novels — especially The Campaign — received the highest reviews of any of the books featured in this episode, a striking contrast to how rarely her writing is discussed today. It is one of the quiet surprises of the series.Next, we explore Newt Gingrich, whose prolific post-political career includes best-selling political thrillers and alternate-history novels, along with the children's books co-written by his wife Callista Gingrich. Together, they created one of the most expansive literary universes ever produced by a political family.From there, we dive into one of the most successful collaborations in modern publishing: Bill Clinton and James Patterson. Their three blockbuster novels — The President Is Missing, The President's Daughter, and The First Gentleman — are examined not just as thrillers, but as a masterclass in how insider political knowledge and elite commercial storytelling can fuse into global bestsellers. We also share James Patterson's own writing principles, offering practical insights for aspiring authors.The episode concludes with an announcement from host Randal Wallace, who unveils three major upcoming works: • 16 Leadership Lessons from the Cold War, the companion book to this podcast • A Riddle in the Sand, a contemporary political romantic thriller • An Ocean of Time, a novel of political scandal turned redemption set in the tropical paradise of Key West, Florida.Finally, we close the curtain on The Great American Authors itself — a series that examined how power, politics, and storytelling collide across generations of American history. This season, and this entire series, are dedicated to the memory of Gloria Wallace Bulmer, the beloved mother of our host, a former English teacher at Myrtle Beach High School, and a lifelong lover of American and British literature whose passion for books helped inspire everything this series became.This is not just a finale. It is a tribute — to stories, to history, and to the people who teach us to love them. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Local Side of Key West
Our Favorite Restaurants UPDATED

Local Side of Key West

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 49:54


OMG We are in our 6th season officially this week!!!!This week we are updating our favorite restaurants. Things change a lot here in Key West so to go along with the KW changes, we are changing. Some are still classics and remained on the show, some are new and we are LOVING them!!!!Whats your favorite place to eat in Key West?

The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily Show #3,375 – Beka is in Key West

The Bourbon Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 40:41


Steve Justine, Matt M., Kathy and Tim talk about what happens when Beka is in Key West for an extended period. TBD music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Chubby Behemoth
Baby Quesadilla

Chubby Behemoth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 61:59


SEE THE BOYS LIVE - https://www.samtallent.com/     Sponsor: Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster at http://RocketMoney.com/CHUBBY     PATREON EPISODES: https://www.Patreon.com/chubbybehemoth     This week the boys doing it remotely while Sam's in Key West. Nathan didn't win OR lose a dime this time, shares a story of a boat sinking, and reminds Sam how he is like Koffing. Sam tells the boys about his day use hotel experience, never even considered a pervert tax, and at least made the dad laugh.     00:00 Signature Series 01:41 High Off Of Football 03:18 Jamming 05:00 Eating Stromboli's 06:58 Don't Care If You Get Busted 09:25 Little Alert 11:37 That's Right There 13:06 Backrow Tickets 14:47 Museum Of Illusions 16:32 Headspin 17:30 Transfer Me To Your Boss 18:57 Itemize My Ass 21:11 Give It A Sniff 24:21 All The Charms Of A Bowling Alley 25:55 Prim Propper 28:02 Made Of Chum 32:43 All Frozen 36:46 I'm Already Dead 39:16 I Think, I Think 42:41 Crawl In There And Blow Really Big 44:21 Nash Bridges Protocol 46:57 My Giant Ass Life 50:41 Locked In Abroad 54:17 Shit Getting Dragged 58:44 Everyone Knew     Nathan Lund and Sam Tallent are Chubby Behemoth

History That Doesn't Suck
196: An Epilogue to Pearl Harbor with Steve Twomey

History That Doesn't Suck

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 59:50


With the December 1941 surprise attack on the US naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, our story has officially come to the United States' entry into the Second World War. Professor Jackson told that story in episode 194, and in 193 we covered the long buildup to the war with Japan; yet, the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of those moments of history where the depths of inquiry and knowledge to be gained is almost endless. There is still more to learn.  To that end, Prof. Greg Jackson welcomes Professor Lindsey Cormack, an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology, and Steve Twomey, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author of Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack.  Also, Prof. Jackson officially announces his new book, Been There Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome. In the book, Prof. Jackson proves that while today's political climate may be dark, these aren't as unprecedented times as we may think. Now available for pre-order. Or get a complimentary signed advance copy during the ultimate book launch party May 18–22, 2026 aboard a Celebrity Cruise to Key West and The Bahamas with Prof. Jackson and other fellow history travelers! Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get onboard the VIP Caribbean Cruise get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DH Unplugged
DHUnplugged #784: Auld Lang Xiety

DH Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 63:01


Looking at a weird GDP data point. Calling BS on Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Gold and Silver – WOW! Closing out the year – a good one too! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - CTP Cup - All systems go! 9 participants! - Lots to be excited about and anxious too - Looking at a weird GDP data point - Calling BS on Russia/Ukraine peace talks Markets - Gold and Silver - WOW! - Closing out the year - a good one too! - Buyers are still hot to buy any dip - "Diet" pills coming Bitters Making Progress  - Chocolate -Dark Cherry -Infusions - https://highdesertbotanicals.com NYE Celebration - Cities across America ring in the new year by dropping unexpected objects: - Amelia Island, FL drops a giant shrimp. - Nashville drops a 400lb musical note with 28,140 LEDs. - Boise, ID, drops a glowing potato. - Key West, FL, drops an eight-foot ruby-red heel—complete with a drag queen inside! - In Spain, revelers gulp down 12 grapes—one for each midnight chime—to bring luck for each month - Denmark - Danes toss old dishes at friends' doors—large piles of broken crockery at dawn are seen as tokens of good luck. What a year! - So many themes in 12 months - AI, Tariffs, War and Trade War, Fat drugs, Deglobalization - Data centers, semiconductors, and supporting infrastructure like power and cooling systems. - Approx: DJIA +13.5%, SP500 +17%, NASDA +21%, BTCUSD -7.6%, Gold +64%, SLV +145%, $DXY -9.5%, EEM +30% - 2026 - Opportunities and Auld Lang Xiety (Tech still looks frothy in certain names) Top New Year's Resolutions - Exercise More - Eat Healthier - Save More Money/Get Out of Debt - Be Happy/Improve Mental Health - Lose Weight - Spend More Time with Family & Friends - Learn a New Skill/Hobby - Get Organized Active Management (Funds) - Same report annually - A small group of tech super stocks accounted for an outsize share of returns in 2025, extending a pattern in place for the better part of a decade. - Around $1 trillion was pulled from active equity mutual funds over the year, marking an 11th year of net outflows, while passive equity exchange-traded funds got more than $600 billion. - The concentration of gains in a few stocks made it harder for active managers to do well, with 73% of equity mutual funds trailing their benchmarks this year, the fourth most in data going back to 2007. - BUT, there are some areas that it makes sense for active management ---- Equity vs Fixed income and reasoning --- Efficient markets, boots on the ground Fat Pill - The FDA has approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk. - Novo Nordisk said the starting dose of 1.5 milligrams will be available in early January in pharmacies and via select telehealth providers with savings offers for $149 per month. - The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill. - Packaged food makers and fast-food restaurants may be forced to overhaul more of their products next year as newly approved, appetite-suppressing GLP-1 pills become available in January PowerBall - A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night's draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas. - The payout soared after last Monday's drawing produced no winners, with last-minute ticket sales pushing the jackpot to $1.817 billion. That makes it the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever and the biggest Powerball of 2025, the lottery website said on Thursday. - The winning numbers — 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and the Powerball 19 - Odds: one in 292.2 million. Silver - Amazing year! - Sunday night futures - >$83 then turned hard lower| - Down 7% on Monday - Range $83 - $71 (15%) for the day - Some rumors about a bank collapse due to wrong way position on Silver - forced liquidation and covering.... ----- Hard to believe that a bank was short that much silver - but..... SoKo Breach - South Korean online retail giant Coupang said it will offer 1.69 trillion South Korean won ($1.17 billion) in compensation to 34 million users affected by a massive data breach disclosed last month. - That is about 4% of Coupang's annual revenue - but a big chunk of their profit - $34 per user NVDA Deal - Nvidia has yet to issue a public announcement or disclosure regarding its $20 billion Groq deal that CNBC was first to cover on Wednesday. - Groq described the deal as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement,” a tool that's been used by tech giants of late in part to avoid regulatory scrutiny. - Analyst: “Antitrust would seem to be the primary risk here, though structuring the deal as a non-exclusive license may keep the fiction of competition alive,” Bernstein's Stacy Rasgon wrote in a report. - Groq will remain an independent company (?) GDP Consumption - Something is a bit off.... - With the marketplace costs increasing, this may be more than a one-off expenditure Q3 GDP Surge Russia/Ukraine - Less that an hour after the White House claimed great movement toward peace - Russian President Putin told President Trump that Russia will revise its negotiating position, raising questions over prospects for peace deal - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine tried to attack Russian President Putin's residence - Does anyone even listen to the crap coming out of the White House anymore? - Did you hear Lutnick trying to explain the 600% reduction in costs for pharmaceuticals? Math wizards! - - For 2026, my wish is that they continue to work on the job at hand and just shut up Just for fun - Who is biggest drinker of spirits? - While there's no single official "heaviest drinker," legendary wrestler Andre the Giant is widely cited as having unmatched capacity, famously downing 119 beers in one sitting (or even up to 156 in other accounts) Oil - Crude oil futures down about 9.5% YTD - Much of the drop due to pick up in production (supply/demand) - Still a floor with as Russia, Nigeria, Venezuela etc - What will it take to move up? Best Auto Stock for 2025? - GM! Better than ford, Tesla and others (up 55%) - best year from coming out of bankruptcy in 2009 - Ford up 35% - Mary Barra, CEO selling into the strength - $73 M sold this year (Position down 73% from what she held last year) - - - Barra has contended for years that stock undervalued. With all of these say what does that say now? --- Would she ever say shares are overvalued? More fun stats - A peer?reviewed 2025 study estimates AI data centers (including indirect usage from electricity generation) consumed 312–765 billion liters of water annually. That's more than all bottled water consumed worldwide each year - Direct (on-site) water is used for cooling servers via systems like cooling towers or liquid loops. Indirect (off-site) water stems from electricity generation—particularly from thermal and nuclear plants, which require significant cooling resources - ??? Estimates suggest a single standard AI prompt (about 100 words) is linked to around 1.5 liters of water—accounting for the entire chain of consumption. (This is total usage from cooling powr consumption, electricity generation) - Global AI workloads consumed 50–60 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025—roughly the annual electricity use of a medium-sized country like Switzerland. - By 2030, AI-related electricity demand could reach 300–500 TWh annually, according to energy analysts—comparable to the entire electricity consumption of countries like France. Over to Iran - President Trump tells reporters that if Iran is building up its nuclear program, the U.S. will have to "knock them down" again --- Wait - I thought we destroyed all of their nuke aspirations??? - - - AND - Iran's currency hit a record low, triggering wave of protests, according to Bloomberg Fed News - Top Fed Chair Candidate Odds Narrow Again, With Hassett at 43% and Warsh at 35% - President Trump still angry at Powell 0threating to sue for incompetence Odd - Tesla Inc. published a series of sales estimates indicating the outlook for its vehicle deliveries may be lower than many investors were expecting. - The carmaker posted estimates showing analysts on average expect the company to deliver 422,850 cars in the fourth quarter, down 15% from a year earlier. - Tesla is on course for its second consecutive drop in annual vehicle sales, with the company compiling an average estimate for 1.6 million deliveries, down more than 8% from a year earlier. - These are estimates published by analysts - Tesla put on its own site - WHY? End of Year Stat - The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down despite the growing criticism of massive levels of government spending. - The national debt, which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors, rose to $38,386,384,190,622.68 as of Dec. 30, according to the latest numbers published by the Treasury Department. - That is an increase of about $5.8 billion daily - ~$18 per person in the US per day increase ($7,300) - or about the monthly price of leasing a small Mercedes - Each person in US owes approx $128,000 Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN 2025 Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! CTP CUP 2025 Participants: Jim Beaver Mike Kazmierczak Joe Metzger Ken Degel David Martin Dean Wormell Neil Larion Mary Lou Schwarzer Eric Harvey (2024 Winner) FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. 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The Real Estate Sessions
Episode 430 - A Year of Change: Bill Risser's 2025 Recap

The Real Estate Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 9:27 Transcription Available


The primary focus of this episode is a personal reflection on the significant events that transpired in the year 2025, as narrated by me, the host, Bill Risser. With a career spanning nearly 25 years in the real estate sector, I take this opportunity to share not only the highlights of my podcast journey but also poignant personal experiences that shaped the year. Notably, I recount the momentous occasion of my son Kevin's wedding in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as the subsequent reception hosted in Miami for family and friends. Furthermore, I reflect on the conclusion of the Die Happy Tour, which marked the end of a profound chapter in my life, culminating in the passing of my dear friend John. This monologue aims to encapsulate the myriad of emotions and milestones encountered throughout the year, providing listeners with insight into both my professional and personal realms. In an evocative solo episode of the Real Estate Sessions podcast, host Bill Risser embarks on a profound exploration of the year 2025, characterized by both joyous celebrations and poignant reflections. As he marks a decade of podcasting, Risser opts for a personal monologue that eschews the customary guest interviews, allowing for an unfiltered and intimate narrative. His nearly 25 years of experience in real estate informs his storytelling, yet this episode is less about the industry and more about the personal experiences that have shaped his life. Risser recounts significant personal milestones, such as the wedding celebrations of family members Kevin and Sarah, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Asheville, North Carolina. The vivid imagery he employs brings to life the narrow, winding roads leading to an enchanting Airbnb, creating a sense of adventure and familial joy. The narrative extends to a subsequent reception in Miami, further emphasizing the importance of family gatherings and the connections that bind us. Each anecdote serves to highlight the significance of love and community in navigating life's myriad challenges. Conversely, the episode does not shy away from the weighty themes of loss and remembrance, particularly as Risser reflects on the conclusion of the Die Happy Tour, dedicated to his beloved friend John, who passed away in November. This segment of the narrative is rich with emotion, as Risser shares the final golfing experiences they had together, entwining their shared passions with the poignant reality of mortality. Through these heartfelt reflections, Risser captures the essence of friendship, the bittersweet nature of farewells, and the enduring impact of cherished memories. As he looks forward to the next year, Risser expresses a desire to revitalize the podcast and reconnect with his audience, reinforcing the importance of ongoing dialogue and community in both real estate and life.Takeaways:The host, Bill Risser, reflects on his tenth anniversary of the podcast and shares personal highlights from the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in his journey.During the episode, Bill recounts the memorable wedding of Kevin and Sarah, noting the picturesque setting in Asheville, North Carolina, which provided a stunning backdrop for the celebration.Bill emphasizes the importance of personal connections and experiences, detailing a special family trip to Key West that included engaging activities such as a bike tour and viewing manatees.The episode also touches on the conclusion of the Die Happy Tour, a poignant chapter in Bill's life, reflecting on the impact of his late friend John and the fulfillment of promises made to him.

Jason & Alexis
12/23 TUES HOUR 1: Jason and the search for an iguana, Jackson the Totem's adventures, food trends for 2026, and Cabbage Patch Kid memories

Jason & Alexis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 40:09


Jason and the search for an iguana in Key West -- will he be victorious? Jackson the Totem is almost done with his antics, food trends for 2026, and Cabbage Patch Kid memoriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bookshop Podcast
Mirta Ojito, Deeper Than The Ocean

The Bookshop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 53:23 Transcription Available


Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito about her novel Deeper Than The Ocean. This book is one of my top reads of 2026!A century-old shipwreck with no survivors. A journalist haunted by dreams. A family secret whispered across oceans. Mirta Ojito shares the real history behind Deeper Than the Ocean and the intimate choices that make a sweeping story feel startlingly close.Ojito takes us from Spain to La Palma in the Canary Islands, to Cuba, and to Florida, tracing the hidden currents that shaped migration from 1919 to today. She opens the archive on the Valbanera, the “poor man's Titanic,” and shares how one chance encounter with a Spanish-language book in Key West became the seed for a dual-timeline novel. We explore Spain's post–World War I turmoil, the Spanish flu's shadow, and why economic windfalls can deepen inequality when systems fail. Along the way, silk traditions, natural dyes, and island geography anchor the narrative in physical detail that lets history breathe.We also talk about craft and conscience. As a newsroom standards leader and Pulitzer-winning reporter, Ojito explains how trust is built word by word, why details matter, and how to tell the truth without exploiting suffering. Her fiction draws on lived experience—from the Mariel boatlift to the tenderness and terror of motherhood—and on the unsettling idea that trauma can cross generations. The result is a story about courage, belonging, and the complicated love we carry for places we cannot return to, and places that no longer exist.If you're drawn to literary fiction rooted in real events, migration history, and ethical storytelling, this conversation will stay with you. Listen, then share your answer: what does home mean when it spans more than one shore? Subscribe for more author interviews, leave a quick review to help new listeners find us, and pass this episode to a friend who needs a powerful story today.Mirta OjitoDeeper Than The Ocean, Mirta OjitoSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Local Side of Key West
Lights, Camera, Action! Key West Style

Local Side of Key West

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 27:41


This week we are talking about a lot of movies and TV shows filmed in Key West!! Some are classic, some I had never even heard of. I can't wait to watch some of these!!!!!!

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
Their Dream Vacation Became a Ghost Story | Real Ghost Stories

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 27:29


Key West is supposed to be paradise—sun, sand, great food, and all the tropical cocktails your liver can handle. But for Mandy and her friends, one weekend escape turned into four nights of creeping dread inside a condo that looked perfect online… and felt wrong the moment the doors shut behind them. It started with a boy—small, silent, standing at the foot of the bed in old-fashioned clothes. Then came the footsteps in the hallway, the rattling doorknob, the shadow in the mirror, and the phone sliding across the nightstand as if an unseen hand wanted attention. Everyone in the group lost sleep. Everyone felt watched. And by the fourth night, one of them was running inside with a sudden nosebleed—and the overwhelming sense he wasn't alone by the pool. When the group finally left, the pressure in their chests lifted instantly… as though something in that condo stayed exactly where it belonged. Some vacation rentals promise ocean views. It seems that this one came with a ghost. #RealGhostStories #HauntedRental #KeyWestGhost #VacationGoneWrong #ParanormalEncounter #GhostChild #HauntedCondo #CreepyEncounters #GhostStoryPodcast #IslandHauntings Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over

In this bonus A Way with Words minicast, Martha and Grant explore the ways foreign place names transform on official maps and in local slang. Discover the stories behind names like “Picketwire” and “Key West,” showing how history and mishearings reshape the names we give our world. Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: ⁠https://waywordradio.org⁠. Be a part of the show: call or text ⁠1 (877) 929-9673⁠ toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text ⁠+1 619 800 4443⁠. Send voice notes or messages via ⁠WhatsApp 16198004443.⁠ Email ⁠words@waywordradio.org⁠. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices