Greetings from Floweirda: A Florida Podcast

Greetings from Floweirda: A Florida Podcast

Greetings from FLOWEIRDA, folks! Many people consider Florida to be a really wild and weird place... and boy, do we have the stories to back it up! Join your host Joe Turino, a history loving, ghost hunting, life long Floweirdo, on a journey through the Sunshine State as he explores all the weird history, strange mysteries, legends and lore that Florida has to offer. So get ready... because shit's about to get weird! For show links, please visit www.floweirdapod.com Follow the show on Instagram @floweirdapod Theme Music by: Modern Mimes www.modernmimes.com

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October 31, 2023 50 mins

On this Halloween episode, we will be starting this years Floweirda's Most Haunted series where we will be diving into the history of the 458 year old city of St. Augustine, FL, its many historic sites and the the reported paranormal activity attributed to the spirits of the residents from the different eras who have remained long after their deaths.


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On this episode, we will be wrapping up series on the Remarkable Residents of Gibsonton with some true crime! We will be diving into the story of Gibtown's most infamous resident, Grady Stiles, Jr., The Lobster Boy! We will explore the Lobster Boy's early life as a child performer working the  carnival circuit, his family, his spiral into addiction and abuse, and his eventual bloody end!  Please remember to subscribe, rate and lea...
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On this episode, we're continuing our series on the history of Gibsonton, FL and the amazing show people who called it home. This time we'll be shining the spotlight on life and career of King of the Sideshow himself, Ward Hall and discussing his impact on the carnival and circus world!

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August 21, 2023 43 mins
On this episode, Joe take us to Gibsonton, a town that has been the winter home and retirement capital for circus and carnival workers, famous Showmen, and even some infamous “freaks” for nearly 100 years. For the first episode of this deep dive, we will explore the history of the traveling carnival, the establishment of “Gibtown” and we’ll meet a few of the extraordinary locals that called this “freak show” home. Please remember ...
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Our "Floweirda's Most Haunted" series continues as we explore the historic city of Rockledge, FL and then sit down to share a meal with the ghosts who inhabit the most haunted restaurant in the state, Ashley's Restaurant and Bar.  Please remember to subscribe, rate and leave review. Have your own FLOWEIRDA story you want to share on the show? Have a topic you want covered? Contact us at www.floweirdapod.com or at floweirdapod@gmail...
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Today we are continuing our "Floweirda's Most Haunted" series where we will be checking in to the luxurious and extremely haunted Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL.  We'll be taking a peek into the early life of the founder of Coral Gables, George Merrick and the story of how his glamorous hotel as well came to be as well as talking about some of the guests who never checked out. Please remember to subscribe, rate and leave review...
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We're kicking off the spookie season with the first of the 4 episode series, "Floweirda's Most Haunted", where we will be taking a look at the amazing history and at the paranormal activity of the Haunted Pensacola Lighthouse.   Please remember to subscribe, rate and leave review.  Have your own FLOWEIRDA story you want to share on the show? Have a topic you want covered? Contact us at www.floweirdapod.com or at floweirdapod@gmail....
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October 7, 2022 51 mins
On this episode we're heading to the village of Estero on the southwestern coast of Florida where we'll be digging into the story of the communistic, Hollow Earther, dooms day cult that put it on the map! Get ready for this one because it's a doozy! Please remember to subscribe, rate and leave review. Have your own FLOWEIRDA story you want to share on the show? Have a topic you want covered? Contact us at www.floweirdapod.com or at...
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On this episode, Joe takes you to Tampa, FL where every year since 1904, the city has hosted, Gasparilla Fest, the biggest and oldest pirate festival in the world in honor of the legendary pirate, Jose Gaspar. Gasparilla was said to have terrorized the Gulf Coast of Florida and buried his treasure on the islands along the Gulf coast. But is there any truth to the legends surrounding the pirates long lost treasure? And did Jose Gasp...
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August 24, 2022 30 mins
On this episode, Joe takes you to beautiful Key West, FL where he will dig into the weirdest damn love story you've ever heard! But first, I have to ask you: What do you get when you mix a German X-ray tech, a Cuban beauty, a dash of grave robbery and a touch of necrophilia? Well baby... You've got the perfect recipe for a corpse Bride Stew! Please remember to subscribe, rate and leave review.  Have your own FLOWEIRDA story you w...
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August 10, 2022 45 mins
Greetings from FLOWEIRDA, folks! Many people consider Florida to be a really wild and weird place... and boy, do we have the stories to back it up! On this episode, we meet and get to know our host, a history loving, ghost hunting, life long Floweirdo by the name of Joe before taking a trip back through time, not only to the discovery of Florida, but to the true story behind the legend associated with it. Please remember to subscr...
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