On August 7th, 1999, Wade Boggs smacked his 3000th hit of his career, inside Tropicana Field ⚾️ This week, we talk about the Chicken Man, his upbringing in Florida, and his late-career return to Tampa Bay. 🌴 Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

During World War II, every single county in #Florida had at least one post dedicated to watch for enemy planes. 🌴 This remarkable document goes county by county to point out each post. 🍊 Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Surprise, we have a new episode today! ❄️ It’s the first of our monthly newsletter series! Today we talk snow, senators, and David Lynch. 🌴 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Do you remember Ranger Bob? 🤠 If you were a kid in Orlando in the 90s, you probably watched his Buckaroo Club on TV 18. This week, we chat with Ranger Bob himself, how his show came to be, and the impact it had on the Orlando television scene. 📺 Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Who was Captain Midnight? 🛰️ Today, we have a bonus episode about a TV hijack in 1986, and how it ties back to the Sunshine State. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

The dunes of Anastasia Island 🌴 This week, we talk state parks, the threat to develop on them, and the value of our Floridian ecosystem. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

In the 1960s, the Miami Dolphins had an actual dolphin in their stadium. 🐬 They aren't the only Florida team with a unique history of mascots. This week, we go team by team and explore the strange lore of our beloved team mascots. Listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Hey folks, welcome to Wait Five Minutes! 🐊🍊🌴 This is a weekly podcast about Florida history, culture, ecology and the people who live here. Happy to have you! waitfiveminutes.podbean.com