The Orlando Shine Show
The Orlando Shine Show is a vibrant, locally focused show that captures the pulse of Central Florida. Hosted by Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker, the Orlando Shine Show delves into the region's latest news, cultural happenings, and community events. With their deep roots in Orlando's media landscape, Brendan and Jon bring a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the city to each episode. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on topics ranging from emerging local businesses and culinary hotspots to arts and entertainment. The hosts' engaging storytelling and dynamic rapport offer a fresh perspective on the city's evolving identity. Whether you're a longtime resident or a curious visitor, the show serves as a go-to source for staying connected with the heart of Orlando. Tune in to discover the stories that make Central Florida shine, as Brendan and Jon and The Orlando Shine Show spotlight the people, places, and events that define the region's unique character.
Episodes
Episode 74 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. This week features another appearance from special guest Professor Slim King to chat about his upcoming show, "Houdini's Ghost" at Aloma Cinema Grill (pay cash at the door for entry).
Topics this week include an update on Winter Park Commissioner Elizabeth I...
Episode 73 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. This week features special guest Professor Slim King to chat about his upcoming show, "Houdini's Ghost" at Aloma Cinema Grill (pay cash at the door for entry).
Topics this week include the arrest of Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, the resignation of a Winte...
Episode 72 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. This week features special guest Steve Hogan from Florida Citrus Sports, a not-for-profit event management organization that brings sporting events to Central Florida.
Topics this week include the future and past of Camping World Stadium, Osceola County scho...
Shine founder Brendan O'Connor returns to WPRK to chat about the most-read stories – as is the one who wrote them; the insights are particularly good. The most-read topics this week include the World Cup of paintball in Kissimmee, CityArts' Dia de los Muertos and Monsters event, Nauti Lobstah celebrating five years with five-pound lobsters, a developer wants to take 67 acres of rural boundary near Oviedo, and Disney increasin...
Episode 71 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. This week features special guest Patrick Carr from "The Patrick Carr Show," a new project out of his Blue Collar Media Group (Website) business.
Topics this week include allegations that Carr takes money from special interests, his feelings on downtown Orlan...
Erin Sullivan, Chief Marketing & Public Relations Officer for the Orange County Library System, visits the WPRK studio to chat with Scottie about the five most-read stories from Orlando Shine. Those stories this week include Orange County voting for a study of the STAR Plan, Biketoberfest's beloved coleslaw wrestling, Old Town selling for millions, Pickles&nbs...
Scottie welcomes Delaina Baker, founder of 1930fore and social media expert, to the WPRK studio to chat about the Most-Read stories from Orlando Shine. In other words, the things you've been reading. This week's stories include a queer-forward, but everyone-welcome boxing event, a cabin with acreage in Affordable Finds, Lizzie McGuire coming to Kia Center, a legal win protecting Florida springs, and photos from Brendan...
Episode 70 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando.
Topics this week include the opening of Jellyrolls replacement Hurly-Burly at Disney's Boardwalk, downtown parking rates going up, Matthew's Hope slashing services, Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta ousting two top city officials, and some updated K-12 science standar...
Episode 69 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, and features an interview with Patrick Connolly, who covers events, entertainment, arts, travel, and the amusement parks as a multimedia journalist with Orlando Sentinel.
Topics this week include the need for Smart Growth reforms at the County level to contr...
Nick Georgoudiou, host of To A Certain Degree (Website) also on WPRK, is Scottie's guest for this week's episode to chat about the most-read stories. The things you're reading most this past week include Denée Benton's Eatonville shout-out in the NYT, City of Winter Park changing its parking program pilot, Orlando Economic Partnership suing the Orlando Chamber, photographer Carlton Ward Jr. coming to OMA, and ...
Episode 68 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, and features an appearance by Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, the man behind The Orlando Real, a media team making waves in Central Florida.
Topics this week include the Orlando Economic Partnership suing the Orlando Chamber of Commerce and its president for t...
Leah Nash has no trouble finding WPRK studio on campus because she used to have her own show. The Executive Director of Timucua Foundation (Website) was Scottie's guest this week. Among the most-read stories they chatted about is Joey Fatone's Fat One coming to Universal, parking changes in two Winter Park parks*, Orlando Mural Fest returning with an expanded foo...
Episode 67 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was once again recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, which is fast becoming our home away from home.
Topics this week include a new plan by the City of Winter Park to charge for parking at two public parks, the first scheduled public workshop for the Milk District Vision Plan, a new farmers market a...
Brendan visits the WPRK studio on Rollins College campus to chat about the Most-Read stories from Orlando Shine. Topics were a bit on the heavy side this week. The two chat about Milton McKnight's death, the demise of Earl's at Mall at Millenia, Meeting Movers rebutting accusations of their non-existence, being non-violent and still wanting to punch Nazis, and the FWC upping the number of bear hunt permits this year. T...
Episode 66 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was once again recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, which is fast becoming our home away from home.
Topics this week include the recent impromptu Nazi convention that was a mixed martial arts bout at Kia Center last week, a bomb threat at Orlando City Hall, a follow-up to allegations of a Visit Orl...
Orlando Shine owner Brendan O'Connor returns to the WPRK studio to chat about the Most Read stories with Scottie. Topics this week include: an Oviedo mid-century mod house at a "reasonable" price, the Clermont Gators' Dockside closing, the City of Orlando in trouble for its historic preservation moratorium, Leu Gardens master plan pauses, and the conviction of Halloween shooter Jaylen Edgar. The two also give you insig...
Episode 65 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. It's part of a new effort we're doing with the show that includes some fun new video features, so keep your eyes peeled.
Topics this week include an update on the recently closed (and poorly named) Mooncricket Grille in Winter Garden, a verdict on the shoote...
Episode 64 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. It's part of a new effort we're doing with the show that includes some fun new video features, so keep your eyes peeled.
Topics this week include the election of Christina Hollerbach (the heir to the Hollerbach German Restaurant dynasty) to mayor of Sanford,...
Tracy Polomski from the Tom & Dan team, among other things, is in the WPRK studio to
discuss Orlando Shine's Most Read stories with Scottie. The two chat about a couple of
fun events coming up – Orange County Park & Rec's Hobbit Hike and Franco's Flop
Fest – then tackle the more substantial stories about a shake-up in staffing at Orlando
City Hall, Pet Alliance's new (handsome) CEO, and Wahlburge...
Episode 63 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Jimmy Hula's in Winter Park (Website). Brendan's back in town, and this week's episode didn't air on the radio, so it's got a fun new format for your listening pleasure.
Topics this week include people complaining about cool things in downtown because they're afraid homeless people will use them more than them, new Family Zones at the Orlando...
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