Wait Five Minutes

Apr 06 2025 299 ep. 27 mins 258
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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.

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Lost Cities of the Florida Keys

Apr 06 2025 29 mins  
Along the stretch of islands between the Everglades and Key West, a number of islands have survived centuries of change. But in the early 20th century, the railroad and the hurricanes brought boom and bust to the tiny, impossible communities of the Florida Keys. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea

The Art of a Florida Cocktail

Mar 30 2025 32 mins  
Munyon's Paw-Paw is a liqueur with an elaborate history. You can find it as the key ingredient to a handful of cocktails at Orlando's newest speakeasy, Permanent Vacation. This week, we talk snake oil, fruity beverages, and a city on the rise. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

March Newsletter: Bills to Watch in the Florida Legislature

Mar 27 2025 19 mins  
This week, alongside some pop culture recommendations, we dive into the legislative bills you should keep an eye on as the session ramps up, from labor to voting and so much more. Find Your Representative and Find Your Senator. Learn how to call your Congresspeople here concerning a number of topics. We've donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. If you can spare

Life with the Florida Highwaymen

Mar 23 2025 42 mins  
Doretha Hair Truesdell saw life with the Florida Highwaymen firsthand. Back in the 1960s, she was married to one of the founders of the Floridian art movement, Alfred Hair. This week, she recounts life in the art collective, friendly competition between the artists, and the stunning legacy of this community six decades later. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to C

Florida's Painter Laureate

Mar 16 2025 29 mins  
In Fort Pierce in the 1950s, an artistic collective would grow along the Atlantic Coast, lead by Florida artist Beanie Backus. Beanie was an inspiration to many - and his influence would lead to an entire new artistic movement. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to

The Chicken Man of Tampa Bay

Mar 09 2025 30 mins  
In 1999, Wade Boggs clobbered his three-thousandth hit over the right field wall in Tropicana Field. It was a feat only two dozen men had done before, but somehow, his was still the first of its kind. This week, Wade Boggs, the Devil Rays, and baseball in Tampa. We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recommend you do the same here. Pick up you

The People and Manatees of Blue Spring

Mar 03 2025 34 mins  
Blue Spring State Park is layered with history: steamboats, citrus, naturalists and old travel novels. But the manatees are the heart of the park, and their survival depends on action by dedicated Floridians. We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recommend you do the same here. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Ri

Baby Bird Season

Feb 23 2025 43 mins  
It's baby bird season here in Florida, and the people of Audubon are taking up the task of making sure the hatchlings are returning safely to the wild. But every bird presents a new challenge, and a different style of care. We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recommend you do the same here. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank yo

February Newsletter: Awards Season, DeSantis' Special Session, and Bob Ross

Feb 20 2025 15 mins  
This month, we talk some local artists making big splashes in award shows, the Republican movement against immigration in Florida, and the history of an icon from our home state. Find Your Representative and Find Your Senator. Learn how to call your Congresspeople here concerning a number of topics. We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recom

The Battle of Bloody Mose

Feb 16 2025 33 mins  
When an unusual war broke out between the English and Spanish in the 18th century, St. Augustine found itself at the heart of the conflict. One fortification found itself the turning point of the violence: Fort Mose, a fort run by formerly enslaved people, now liberated by the Spanish. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of