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Bart Merrick and Crystal Van's real estate services. Year-end best-of show for "A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan." Melissa Robinson's social media contributions. Changes to the best-of show format. BDMs as the lifeblood of the business. Importance of sponsors and their support. Tracy's organizational efforts for T&D Media. Appreciation for Eric Merchman and his wife's help. Casey's editing and show management work. Tony Munget's photography and "Brown Trump" appearances. Tony Palmiati and Deb's contributions from Ahoy Cruises. Branding by Danger Brains. Support from Mark Villen and Villen Coffee stores. Collaboration with Enemy Inc. for event support. Partnerships with the Science Center, History Center, and Orange County Library System. Transition from Debra to Joe at Fairvilla. New sponsorship from Jeff's Bagel Run. Show guests' contributions and EJ's role as a good sport. Discussion of EJ's treatment by listeners and on the show. Kenny Samsell and Game Show Drew's contributions. Guests Vince Taylor and Tuttle's involvement. Sam's continued support despite moving on. Shoutout to Brendan O'Connor and Seth Petruzzelli. Highlighting Karate of Orlando as a legit dojo. Recognition of BDM Josh and Matthew Frederick. Mention of Cinema Crespo Diso, Chris Crespo, John Graham, and Joey Mazant. Volunteers and gift bag crew appreciation. Family involvement in the business, including Maisie's potential role. Gratitude for supportive wives and families. Challenges of running a small business independently. Reflection on audience importance and listener interaction. Listener encounter story at Kabuki sushi. Plan for old-school meetups to connect with listeners. Positive interactions on the BDM page during an election year. Goal of providing laughter and escapism. Business sustainability to support families and expand. Twitch and YouTube live warmups for engagement. Balancing business responsibilities with creativity. Sponsorship management and commercial scheduling. Benefits of warmups for better show flow. SJ's editing contributions for YouTube. Melissa's effort compiling warmup segments. Observations on public marijuana use and discreet methods to hide it. Challenges of attending children's outdoor activities in cold weather. Mixed feelings about canceled cross-country events. Humorous idea for tough-attitude clothing. Christmas traditions and Scotty's elf role. Stress of organizing a free beer festival. Challenges and adaptability in live event planning. Observations on Columbus Day's shift to Indigenous People's Day. Historical misconceptions about Christopher Columbus. Reward-based behavior for completing tasks. Streamline Mortgage Solutions' personalized approach. Past humorous episode titles from "A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan." Value of humor at one's own expense. Upcoming "best of" segments by Melissa. Memorable episode about Tom running mishap. Ross's new character segment. Reflections on past humorous show bits. Visit from Sabrina and personal humor. Spelling bee segment with Cadillac Pat and David Jolly. Praise for Trivia Drew's segments and flagged content. Tom's confidence boost from biking and Crystal's accident story. Emotional and physical aftermath of Crystal's biking incident. Financial and logistical challenges of medical treatment. Reflection on failed projects by Insane Clown Posse. Discussion of Florida's pill epidemic and societal impacts. Swinger culture dynamics and levels. Interview with Felipe Esparza about his Hard Rock Live show. Technical difficulties during remote interviews. Hula Bowl's community involvement and sponsorship programs. Promotional details for the Hula Bowl on January 11, 2025. Challenges of different interview formats. Memorable interviews with Daryl Hall, Ted Nugent's wife, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Lessons from Insane Clown Posse's independent spirit. Matt McCusker as the most downloaded comedian interview. Importance of air conditioning in Florida. 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For Episode 337, Jon and Brendan head to the iconic roadside sandwich shop, Kappy's Subs, in Maitland, to hear about a special new project they're working on. This week's episode was sponsored by Orange County Library System, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include Brendan's adventures at the recent Sam Smith concert, the return of the Pro Bowl, a recent police raid of former Orlando Sentinel managing editor Jane Healy's home, and the formal adoption of a scooter program at City Hall. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Orange County Library System is currently celebrating 100 years of service in Central Florida and as part of its ongoing festivities, it will be hosting an event with acclaimed authors and culture-movers, Neil Gaiman and Art Spiegelman, on November 6, 2023. And it's open to the public. New York Times bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, is responsible for creating some of the best stories in the past few decades, including American Gods, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and The Sandman series of graphic novels. He's won a dragon's horde of awards including the Bram Stoker, Nebula and Hugo Awards, and the Heart of the Mountain, and his work has been adapted for film, television, radio, and stage, and he was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine. Art Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, Breakdowns, and In the Shadow of No Towers, and is an outspoken champion of comic books and freedom of speech. His work, Maus, was the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize and details his father's experiences surviving the Holocaust. Brendan O'Connor sits with local librarian and Neil/Art stan, Silence Bourn, to chat about the upcoming event and what it means for the library system to host such big literary names.

 Grammy Award-winning engineer Bruce Hensal joins co-host Jim Myers from the Melrose Center in welcoming guests Rick Morris and Chris Jay. Rick is Director of Sound at Falcon's Creative Group and has led sound design teams for television (Law & Order among his credits) and theme parks.  Chris has enjoyed a long career as a recording, mixing and mastering engineer, with gold records to prove it.  Chris has also worked extensively in the video game industry producing audio content.

Jaylen Christie is an award-winning writer, actor, cartoonist, motivational speaker, and public relations expert. Affectionately known as “The Superfly Nerd,” the diversity leader is celebrating his first comic book, Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids. It's a humourous adventure story with lots of action for the whole family. The characters first came to life in Jaylen's three-year-old imagination and it has been a lifelong dream for them to be shared with others. In this episode, the creator breaks down the decades-long journey to putting his pen to action. As a PR professional, Jaylen has led strategic communications planning and execution and generated media coverage for brands including Sodexo, Massey Services, RDV Sportsplex, FHSAA, Chick-Fil-A, and The Salvation Army of Orlando. Jaylen is known in Central Florida as a thought leader. He currently serves on the Public Relations Society of America's Board of Directors, the Orange County Library System's Friends of the Library board, and the United Negro College Fund's Leadership Council. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposeproducerpodcast/support

For the 289th episode, Jon and Brendan tied on their skates and hit the rink at Semoran Skateway for a night of rollerskating and fun! This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include injured soccer players, OMA updates, parking minimums downtown, pop-ups, and baguettes. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 288th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to dine at City Works in Disney Springs, and had some amazing duck nachos and beer flights. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new digital market platform, travel delays across the country somehow being Florida's fault, apartment lobbies suing Orange County to stop the rent cap vote in November, and Sandwich Week in the Milk District. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 287th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to The Wellborn in downtown Orlando, a beautiful historic property tucked away in a corner under the 408 overpass. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include the new curfew for teens at CityWalk at Universal, the City's recent crackdown on downtown drinking establishments, rent ordinances going to the county election ballot, shakeups at the Sugar Mill, and boy bands. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 286th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to Deadwords Brewing on OBT, after enjoying a special screening of Brendan's new television show, "Restaurants on the Radar" on Very Local. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the future of SunRail, security checkpoints in downtown Orlando, donut design competitions, the closing of Lizzy McCormick's, and a new concept by a Top Chef winner. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 285th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to Gatlin Hall Brewing just south of downtown Orlando on the edge of Bell Isle and Edgewood to grab a cold beer and some meatballs. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include Orlando City Soccer heading to the US Open Cup Final, the return of XFL, angry Winter Park residents (a favorite topic), and bagels. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 284th episode, Jon and Brendan head to a new cheese monger in Winter Park called Simply Cheese. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include an update on the (allegedly/probably) fake Basquiat paintings, who designed the kits for Arsenal, Nake Cowboy getting $90,000 from Daytona Beach, (alleged/probably) problems at local Amazon warehouses, and the return of Magical Dining. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 283rd episode, Jon and Brendan head to Kabooki Sushi with the official show lawyer, Moe DeWitt! This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include nursing shortages, dog thefts, leadership changes at Leu Gardens, the closing of Earth Fare (again), a new 4 Rivers downtown, and more taco restaurants. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 282nd episode, Jon and Brendan head to Mia's Italian Kitchen on International Drive to enjoy their three-course $33 Bite30 menu before it ends on July 10th. And along for the ride this week is none other than Scooter Magruder, a famous online sports fan, comedian, commentator, and creator. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include overly-ambitious plans to save the world, the recent Fourth of July stampede at Lake Eola, how to get money to pay for your event downtown, and toxic oysters. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 281st episode, Jon and Brendan head to Dolce Thornton Park by Lake Eola to check out their new intimate restaurant and dessert bar and fill their faces with cheesecake ice cream cones, maple bacon cupcakes, and all-day breakfast items. This week's episode was sponsored by Dolce Thornton Park, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include FBI-seized Basquiat paintings, a pastor caught masturbating at Starbucks, Orlando City heading to the Open Cup semifinals, a shootout at Mall at Millenia, and a local meningitis outbreak. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 280th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Bandbox, Orlando's first spirit-free speakeasy tasting lounge and bottle shop, in Ivanhoe Village, where they meet Byron the proprietor to chat about the concept. The episode also features an interview with Jerry Ross, the president of the National Entrepreneur Center, to chat about their new BizLink Orange platform - a one-stop shop for people looking to open a new business or start a non-profit in Orange County. This week's episode was sponsored by the National Entrepreneur Center, The Bandbox, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include rising food costs, drama at Winter Garden's Garden Theatre, bloodthirsty raccoons, Mexican poke, on donuts on OBT. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 279th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit Isabella Morgia Di Vicari, the amazingly charismatic co-owner of The Meatball Stoppe over by Goldenrod. They do way more than just meatballs, so be sure to scroll down to see everything we tried there. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include angry vegans, drama at Orlando Pride, Arts Ecology Studies funded by the DeVos family, free frozen custard, and Bad Ass Burgers. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 278th episode, Jon and Brendan head to The Pinery to record the show ahead of a special event they hosted to promote their new book, "100 Things To Do in Orlando Before You Die," with their friends at Epic Paddle Adventures, who specialize in amazing paddleboard tours around Central Florida. Every attendee walked away with some great memories and a copy of the book. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include angry vegans, drama at Orlando Pride, Arts Ecology Studies funded by the DeVos family, free frozen custard, and Bad Ass Burgers. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 276th episode, Brendan O'Connor meets up with the boys from Ben Laube Homes at the Gay Days Expo on International Drive. Jon was sick and couldn't make it. Womp-womp. This week's episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include local FBI investigations, hurricane season, bounce houses, lawsuits that made the government help manatees, and Pride Month. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 276th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker meet up with the show's official lawyer, Moe Dewitt, at Ziggie's Pizza in Ivanhoe Village. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a local reality show all about Florida-friendly yards, where to get free meals for your kids this summer, drone delivery service, and a sushi bar with no chairs or seats. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 275th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker meet up with their friends from Ben Laube Homes at one of Orlando's oldest watering holes, Whiskey Lou's, in The Milk District. This week's episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, the Heroes Hope Network, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include an update on Mad Cow Theatre, sports ball updates, Brendan's new drag career, and hot SWAT officers. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 274th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head out of bounds again and over to The Yardery in Sanford to meet their buddy Big Tim Murphy for some tasty barbecue. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new slogan for Orlando, gay firefighters, fish kills, the reopening of Taste of Chengdu, and a fancy new bar in downtown Orlando called The Bellhop. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 273rd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to try Tin and Taco's new sister restaurant concept in the SoDo District, SoDough Square, which specializes in Detroit-style pizza. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the reason behind Kim Kardashian's recent visit to Orlando, the demolition of a downtown 7-Eleven, an Italian restaurant banning children under 18, and the convoluted reason behind the two-year closure of a Milk District live music venue. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 272nd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head out of downtown and over to Winter Springs to try out the newly-opened self-pouring beer venue, Perfect Pours. This week's episode was sponsored by Perfect Pours, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the recent passing of longtime karaoke queen DJ Di, the return of the Love Bug plague, a new coach at the Orlando Solar Bears, mystery helicopters crashing into Lake Apopka, Reedy Creek, and the Vegan Hot Dog Cart shacking up with Sly Fox. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 271st episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to dine at the always-fantastic Luke's Kitchen in Maitland with their pals from Ben Laube Homes. This week's episode was sponsored by the Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the recent success at the 4/20 Dinner and a Movie event, an upcoming book signing of "100 Things to Do in Orlando Before You Die," the dissolution of Disney's Reedy Creek, road development in a nature preserve, and a tour you can take of Cuban sandwiches in Tampa. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 270th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out at Orlando Brewing with owner John Cheek and Misty Heath, the director of the SoDo Main Street, to chat about where the brewing is moving to and the upcoming SoDo After Dark event on April 23rd. This week's episode was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include more bars moving out of downtown Orlando, new concepts by Team Market Group, Foxtail expanding its Winter Park store, and more drama out of ICON Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 269th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to celebrate Orange Blossom Brewery's 20th Anniversary at Se7enbites in the Milk District, where they were showcasing a special collaborative beer inspired by one of the restaurant's desserts. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include updates on the drama over at Mad Cow Theatre, New York looking for Floridian refugees, a dust-up at the City District downtown, a new plant-based burger shop opening in Mills 50, and the new home for Barbarella now that it moved out of downtown Orlando. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 268th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker sit down with the boys from Ben Laube Homes to chat about The Brix development at The Packing District. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include updates on that new food hall project in The Packing District, a what's up downtown, rich people in space, and much more. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 267th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker join longtime friend of the show, Grizzlee Martin, at The Copper Rocket in Maitland for a beer, where he hosts a weekly karaoke night every Friday. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include Orlando Pride not letting their supporters say "gay," Milk District storefront crashes, a local ice cream shop chain going cashless to fight crime, and another new pizza restaurant coming to College Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 266th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker put on their green duds and head to the ShamRock the Block Street Party for St. Patrick's Day in Thornton Park. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include pandemic goblins, feral rabbits attacking Azalea Park, curfews, rich people in space, and people being mean in the comments. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 265th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game at the Amway Center by their old friend Justin Stamper from "Zombie House Flipping." This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the Russian Ballet, the death of a 12-foot gator, strawberry shortcake, the sale of Wall Street, and secret food menus. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 264th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker keep it simple and head to Sideward Brewing for a cold beer and a yummy sandwich. Hilarity ensues. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include wild pigs that are invading Clermont neighborhoods, drunk airplane pilots, Basquiat, block parties, and Wall Street shakeups. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 263rd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker meet their friends from Ben Laube Homes for a beer and a Reuben at The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include tips on how to buy a home in this market, escaping to Iceland, Parramore Main Street, more restaurants in the Cock Block, and the opening of the newly completed I-4 Express Lanes. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 262nd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to College Park to visit Jim Hobart of MacBeth Studio in his new photography studio and gallery to hear about his amazing Legacy Life Project. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the insane spike in rents, the Unwritten Rules of Orlando according to Reddit, the Barbie Malibu truck, a woman on a suitcase evading police and pooping in cars, and magic skunks that know too much. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 261st episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to Art's Sandwich Shop on OBT. It's almost 50 years old this year so they invited JP Lambiase of YouTube's Hellthy Junk Food to come and check it out. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the merger of Spirit and Frontier, Kelly Slater, deer with COVID-19, fertilizer rules, and the new "Don't Say Gay" bill. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 260th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head to the grand opening of the new Ava MediterrAegean in the former Luma on Park space on Park Avenue and Moe DeWitt, the official lawyer for the show, comes along too. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the new Cadbury frog, what our State Bird should be, who should take over SunRail when FDOT gives it up, Nazis, a historic midwife, and people who hate pantsuits. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 259th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out with Scott Wilson and Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes, at the newly opened Lake Nona Wave Hotel. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include how Jon Busdeker doesn't know what fast food is, the state of the Orlando housing market c/o our friends at Ben Laube Homes, Red Tide, Elon Musk blowing up the moon like a Tik Tok video, and cars crashing into Milk District retail shops. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 258th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to have some beers with the SoDo District peeps at Rockpit Brewing to chat about their upcoming Beerlympics on February 5th. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and SoDo Main Street. Topics include the brewery Jon Busdeker hates the most, the City's fight against noise and crime in downtown Orlando, how College Park is not getting a new Lazy Moon, and Orlando Beer Week. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 257th episode, Brendan O'Connor is feeling MUCH better and takes Jon to Savoy Bar Orlando to see some go-go boys and try some of their food - they have food! This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new orchestra at AdventHealth comprised of doctors and nurses, Bob Saget's hyper-local death, former president Donald calling DeSantis a coward, and Orlando Weekly selling their headquarters to a lobbyist group. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 256th episode, Brendan O'Connor has COVID and makes Jon Zoom in for this week's show. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include skyrocketing COVID rates (including one of our hosts), power going out at Magic Kingdom, digital twins, and a famous guy who makes videos of himself eating pizza everywhere he goes. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 254th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor are off the radio and hanging out with their friend Sam Gardner from Florida Citrus Sports at the Gnarly Barley to chat about the upcoming Bowl Games over a fried chicken sandwich. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include everyone's least favorite transformer, Omicron, Jail versus army service, restaurant closures, and TikTok ghost kitchens. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 253rd episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the super fancy and fun La Jettee perfume shop in Ivanhoe Village to hang out with owner Joey Todd and his adorable dog, Lulu. This week's episode was sponsored by La Jetee, DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include cold cases, people jumping out of Disney rides, Mad Cow funding, and a new brewery opening in Parramore. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

It's the last episode of Season 2 of The Vulgar Geniuses Podcast, so we bring you the gifts of all gifts! For our finale, we talked to National Book Award Finalist Robert Jones, Jr., author of the New York Times Bestseller

For the 252nd episode, Jon Busdeker takes Brendan O'Connor out for a romantic dinner at The Outpost in Maitland and their favorite third wheel, Moe DeWitt, tags along with a film crew. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include manatee feeding programs, the death of a Publix heiress, Full Sail getting special treatment, and a looming cream cheese crisis. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 251st episode, Jon Busdeker meets up with Brendan O'Connor after he volunteers at a bartending fundraiser at The 808 in Thornton Park. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the SoDo Main Street's upcoming event "Light Up SoDo." Topics include night mayors, a new German theme park, and Viking Christmas dinners. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 250th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were incited to check out the newly opened Black Rooster Taqueria location in Curry Ford West and ate everything on the menu. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the topics include increasing prices at the Dollar Tree, the possible suspension of the state fuel tax, an update on a stolen dog, and the transformation of a Steak 'n' Shake into a pot shop. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 249th episode, Jon Busdeker is replaced by guest host Scottie Campbell, who takes Brendan to one of his favorite spots, The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the best dessert in the world (which is in Baldwin Park), sixth-grade school brawls, and a new food hall that just opened in Ivanhoe Village. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 248th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the newly-opened North Italia restaurant on Restaurant Row on Sandlake Road. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, the Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and Enzian Theater and the topics include Texans punching Universal Studios employees, Scooters getting slower, and Orlando City making it to the playoffs. This episode also features an interview with the organizers behind The Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art, The Council of 101. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 247th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to attend a special dinner hosted by the James Beard Foundation at Reyes Mezcaleria. (Photo by Steve Arceo) This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include violence in downtown Orlando, Only Fans volunteers, and Mad Cow losing its home in downtown Orlando. This episode also features an interview with Swirlery Wine Bar and the Heroes Hope Network ahead of their upcoming Vino and Vets event on November 13th. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 246th episode, Jon Busdeker is on vacation so Brendan replaced him with John Rife from East End Market (for the evening), and they chatted all about the future of food halls and what's up in his world. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the lack of school bus drivers, supply chain issues, and the sale of the historic Sorosis Woman's Club in Lake Eola Heights. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 245th episode, Jon and Brendan go check out the $35 all-you-can-eat family meal deal at Mia's Italian Kitchen. Get whatever you want; pasta, wood-fired pizza, 1-lb meatballs, the list goes on. This week's episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include civic tests for college students, murals downtown, and public spaces downtown. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.