Hidden Florida and Beyond

Two generations of football greatness. Two completely different journeys. One conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. (“Megatron”) and NFL legend Marcus Allen join Hidden Florida & Beyond for a rare back‑to‑back episode recorded in the Bahamas at the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational at Baha Mar.

Calvin opens up about life beyond the game—from his e...

Dr. Ernesto “Ernie” Garcia, physician and CEO of Pure Beauty Center, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond Botox and beauty treatments.

From spending nearly a decade in medical training to stepping away from traditional family medicine, Dr. Garcia shares why he chose to build a practice focused on helping people look—and feel—their best. He opens up ab...

Two elite athletes. Two completely different sports. One honest look at what it really takes to compete at the highest level—and what comes after.

Olympic legend Bode Miller and World Series champion Johnny Damon join Hidden Florida & Beyond in a back‑to‑back episode recorded at Baha Mar in the Bahamas during the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational.

Bode shares what it’s actually like being complet...

Troop Commander Ellery Collado of the Florida Highway Patrol joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond traffic stops.

With more than two decades in law enforcement, Ellery shares the unexpected journey that led him from growing up in New York with a very different perception of police, to becoming a leader responsible for protecting South Florida’s highways. Along the way, ...

This episode brings together two very different conversations...

First up, Ed Burns and Benjamin Bratt sit down fresh off the golf course and get into how a film turned into a real-life friendship. They talk about meeting later in their careers despite running in the same circles for decades, why they connected so quickly, and how priorities shift as you get older—family, time, and keeping a tighter circle. 

They also ge...

What’s really going on behind the scenes of Below Deck?

In this episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, former cast members Katie Glaser and Bobby Giancola sit down and pull back the curtain on what life is actually like working (and filming) on a luxury yacht.

They talk about the reality of balancing two jobs at once—handling demanding charter guests while also filming a TV show—and why things can get even more c...

What happens when you spend hours with Mark Wahlberg—on the golf course and then at lunch?

In this episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, the crew heads to the Bahamas for the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Celebrity Invitational at Baha Mar and ends up getting a rare, candid look at how Mark really thinks, works, and lives day to day.

From the jump, one thing is clear: everything in his life revolves around discipline and s...

From a simple hobby to a thriving luxury catering brand, Maura Hoban, founder of Boardgasm Charcuterie, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond to share how she turned her love of food into a fast‑growing business serving South Florida’s high‑end events, yachts, and private parties.

Maura walks through how it all started with her being “the cheese board person” among friends, before a single Instagram post unexpectedly ...

Scott Garvis, President & CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond to break down one of the most valuable (and often overlooked) skills in business today—communication.

Built on the legendary principles of How to Win Friends and Influence People, Scott shares how human skills—not technical skills—are the real drivers of success in leadership, sales, and career growth. From building conf...

Veteran journalist, NBC 6 anchor, Air Force combat pilot, and attorney Willard Shepard joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a remarkable conversation about discipline, purpose, and building an extraordinary career across multiple worlds.

Willard shares his journey from growing up in the Midwest to becoming an Air Force A‑10 pilot, flying combat missions over the Persian Gulf, and later transitioning into a successful career i...

Known as the “Stud of the Seas” and one of the most unforgettable personalities in reality TV, Captain Lee Rosbach from Below Deck joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a hilarious, unfiltered conversation about life on the water—and how he ended up there in the first place.

Captain Lee breaks down the origin of his now‑iconic one‑liners (spoiler: they’re completely unfiltered and never planned), shares what...

Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded before Spirit Airlines announced it was shutting down—back when yellow planes were still everywhere and Amelia and John were enthusiastically “testing” the free flight benefits… perhaps a little too thoroughly.

In this wide‑ranging and refreshingly human conversation, Rana Ghosh, longtime airline executive and Chief Commercial Offi...

Entrepreneur and real estate leader Joe Vairo, founder of The Vairo Group, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for an insightful conversation on leadership, strategy, and what it really takes to build sustainable success in a competitive market.

Joe shares his journey into the world of real estate and investment, breaking down how discipline, vision, and long‑term thinking shape both strong companies and strong communities. From navi...

Radio pioneer, event architect, and behind‑the‑scenes legend Von Freeman joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for an unforgettable deep dive into the moments, risks, and phone calls that helped shape modern radio, music events, and pop‑culture history.

From growing up on a Kansas farm dreaming of radio, to sitting on station couches until someone finally gave him a shot, Von walks us through a career built on persistence, creativity, ...

Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Steve Glassman joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide‑ranging, candid conversation about what’s really shaping the city—above the water, below the streets, and behind the scenes of local government.

From overseeing the world’s largest in‑water boat show to guiding massive infrastructure investments, Steve breaks down why the marine industry fuels Fort Lauderdale’s economy, ...

Angela Posillico — former pageant queen, classically trained vocalist, longtime cosmetics industry pro, and the founder/CEO of Miss International World and Miss Latina International — joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a lively, eye‑opening conversation that goes far deeper than crowns and evening gowns.

Angela breaks down the reality of modern pageantry: empowerment, cultural representation, professional development...

Alev Ersoy — the charismatic managing partner of Eddie V’s Fort Lauderdale — joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a passionate, high‑energy conversation about hospitality, culture, leadership, and what it really takes to run one of South Florida’s busiest luxury dining destinations.

Born in France to Turkish parents and starting in the restaurant industry as a young busboy who barely spoke English, Alev sha...

Criminal defense attorney Eric Schwartzreich joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fast‑talking, unfiltered conversation that dives deep into the adrenaline, chaos, and strategy behind some of Florida’s wildest courtrooms.

From being wrongly accused at boarding school to defending judges, celebrities, cartel members, cops, and true Florida‑man characters, Eric shares how he built a 30‑year career on creativity, instinct, an...

Fashion icon Zola Keller joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for one of the funniest, most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had.

Known for her over‑the‑top gowns, bold colors, feathers, beads, and runway‑level drama, Zola breaks down what “special occasion wear” really means and why her designs stand out in a world of identical dresses. She talks about celebrity stylist secrets, brides making tragic gown mistakes...