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The Orlando Shine Show

Brendan O"Connor and Jon Busdeker

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

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 4 (Palm Beach Meats...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/06/28

Episode 4 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Palm Beach Meats, an restaurant and purveyor of all things Wagyu - which some say is the best-quality beef you can get. They've got Wagyu burritos, Wagyu cheesesteaks, and the only Michelin-rated Wagyu bologna in the country. And yes, we ate it (check our Instagram - @theorlandoshine). Topics this week included the return of Pom Pom's to Central Florida (they reopened in Sanford), a sting that saved 60 abducted children in Tampa, the largest

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43:39

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 3 (Simply Cheese/The...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/06/21

Episode 3 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Simply Cheese College Park, a new in-house cheesemonger at The Good Pour. They have a fancy station with all the cheese and charcuterie things you need to let your friends know you have money, you're an adult, and that you're not lactose intolerant. Or at least you're not worried about it. Topics this week include the closing of a diner in College Park, Florida students breaking all the truency records, Disney building affordable housing to

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45:16

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 2 (Redlight Redlight)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/06/14

Episode 2 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Redlight Redlight brewpub in Audubon Park and features an appearance by Chef Jes Tantalo, the genius behind one of the best kitchens in town. Topics this week include three Church Street properties trying to safeguard their rights to reopen as bars after being closed longer than six months, a beaver-themed chain suing a local business for stealing their logo, the arrest of a charlatan sheriff, the closing of a Muppet-themed attraction at Disney

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43:26

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 1 (Lorelei Wine Bar)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/06/07

The official first episode of our rebranded show has finally dropped! Join Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker as they chat through the latest Central Florida headlines at the newly-opened Lorelei Wine Bar in Orlando's trendy Mills 50 District. Topics this week include Brendan's Brunch Roundup in the latest issue of Orlando Magazine (go get your copy now), a woman who beat up a kid on an airplane for calling her "Miss Piggy," two families who are suing the City of Orlando following two shootings at

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42:36

Brendan and The Bus: Episode 1 (Freenhand Goods)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/31

Brendan and the Bus (working title) is here—live, loose, and leather-clad from Freehand Goods in College Park! On this episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker embrace a new chapter following Brendan’s departure from Bungalower. While the show's name may be up in the air, the laughs, local flavor, and Central Florida storytelling are as solid as ever. Tune in as the duo discuss Freehand Goods, a handmade leather shop with a craft beer twist, and dive into Orlando happenings like Waymo’s

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00:09:44

Bonus Episode: Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/24

Dr. David Sutton is the founder and lead dentist at Dapper Dental, a modern dental practice in Winter Park. Born and raised in Coral Springs, Dr. Sutton became the first doctor in his family, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2008 and went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sutton is a friend of the site and the official dentist of

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00:48:26

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 430 (Luke's)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/24

For Episode 430, Jon and Brendan head to Luke's Bar and Kitchen in Maitland. Luke's recently went through a bit of a refresh, including some new life in the bar area, a menu that returned to its roots, providing innovative takes on classic dishes, and more. This week’s topics include the ever-increasing cost of buying versus renting, the opening of Epic Universe, delays in 911 response times at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, an update on the U.S. Open Cup, and nightlife advocates opposing

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00:45:59

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 429 (Sparrow)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/17

For Episode 429, Jon and Brendan head to Sparrow in the North Quarter. It's the latest concept from the suspiciously Michelin-ignored Good Salt Group. This week also features an interview with Orlando Fringe artist, Canadian puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx.This week’s topics include an update on two major downtown park projects, Blue Bamboo's plans for the former Winter Park Public Library, a tougher Winter Park Preservation Ordinance built to punish offenders, a flaming scavenger hunt, and a

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00:26:27

Bonus Episode: Adam Francis Proulx, Fringe Artist and...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/16

Canadian puppeteer and theatre artist Adam Francis Proulx is bringing his latest creation, "Ferry Tale!," to the 2025 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This cinematic puppet love story, based on a true 1933 event from Proulx's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, tells the tale of a couple separated by the Canada-U.S. border who ride a ferry daily to be together, eventually catching Hollywood's attention. "Ferry Tale!" is performed by Proulx under his company, The Pucking Fuppet

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00:44:09

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 428 (Tamale and Co....

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/10

For Episode 428, Jon is back and took Brendan out for Mexican at the newly opened College Park location of Tamale and Co. Mexican Kitchen and Bar on Edgewater Drive. This week’s topics include a gator attack in Kissimmee, the governor getting rid of fluoride in our drinking water, Maya Uribe running for County Mayor, missing teachers, and a two-week birthday party for a "neighborhood/feral cat" in Thornton Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to

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00:43:30

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The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/05/03

For Episode 427, Jon had to run to Colorado for work, so Brendan took his gay boyfriend, Scottie, out for a sandwich and a beer; first hitting up Latin Square downtown and then Rogen's in Mills 50. This week’s topics include the search for Orlando's next Poet Laureate, a new climbing gym in the Packing District, the 10th Anniversary of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, and 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to

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00:44:52

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 426 (Pop-ups and CFS...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/04/26

For Episode 426, Jon is back in town and brings official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt along for a coffee, and to chat about this week's headlines. This episode was recorded in part at CFS Coffee on Church Street and at The Retro Room pop-up in Thornton Park and features a quick interview with Chef Denny Tornatore. This week’s topics include an update on the scaffolding at City Hall, Solar Bears in the playoffs, the closing of Pups Pub, and more money for Camping World Stadium. This week’s episode

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00:48:45

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 425 (Kiki with Tom...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/04/19

For Episode 425, Jon is out of town, so Brendan asked his favorite local duo, Tom and Dan, to hang out for a bit to discuss the week's headlines. This week’s topics include the Florida Film Festival, a new driving range at Dubsdread Golf Course, a potential new Conditional Use Permit that could restrict operating hours for businesses after midnight city-wide, and a long-delayed reconstruction project at City Hall. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in

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00:43:14

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 424 (Mills Market)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/04/12

For Episode 424, Jon and Brendan head to Mills Market in Mills 50 to check out a Cowboy Curry pop-up and some other Michelin-rated food stalls while they're at it. This week’s topics include the kickoff to Florida Film Festival, the closing of downtown Orlando's only movie theater, the sale of White Wolf Cafe, Bar Rescue working over the Game Room venue, and the death of Westgate's David Siegel. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and

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00:45:42

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 423 (Oviedo Bowling...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/04/05

For Episode 423, Jon and Brendan head to Oviedo Bowling Center in ahead of the Second Annual Just Call Moe Celebrity Bowl-o-Rama on Saturday, April 12. This week’s topics include the sexiest Val Kilmer movies, a man wakeboarding on Lake Eola, disappearing chickens in Oviedo, two local restaurants making it to the James Beard Finals, a cool new exhibition at the History Center, Legoland layoffs, and Mia Farrow. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to

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00:46:39

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 422 (Hollerbach's)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/03/29

For Episode 422, Jon and Brendan head to Hollerbach's German Restaurant in Sanford to celebrate the 20 years of Chef Patrick sliding sausage with the coolest company in Orlando North. This week's topics include a group of bar owners looking for an injunction against ordinances they see as anti-bar/anti-business, a new proposed bill to crack down on super speeders, Second Harvest Food Bank going into crisis mode when the Trump administration canceled 28 flatbed truck deliveries, Winter Garden

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00:42:13

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 421 (City Beautiful...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/03/23

For episode 421, Jon and Brendan head to City Hall to have lunch at the City Beautiful Cafe, which has some of the best sandwiches in downtown Orlando. The cafe first opened in April 2023—read more about that on Bungalower.com. This week’s topics include a new grant for people who want to write about love, the opening of a new lounge downtown called "Allure," the closing of Downtown Pourhouse, talks of bringing back the Bear Hunt, and Austin's Coffee launching a non-profit. Oh, and Canadians

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00:45:06

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 420 (Nuri's Tavern)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/03/15

For episode 420, Jon and Brendan head to the newly opened Nuri's Tavern (Instagram) in downtown Orlando to try their Chicago thin-crust pizza. And it was fantastic. Check the footage. This week’s topics include the City of Orlando condemning and then uncondemnnig former commissioner Regina Hill's home, the Mayor abandoning its homeless shelter project in SoDo, Sanford-based evangelicals who think we're in the End Times targeting witchy book stores, and more. This week’s episode was sponsored

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00:45:53

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 419 (Deeply Coffee)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/03/07

For episode 419, Jon and Brendan grab a morning brew at Deeply Coffee in downtown Orlando. Jon's never been!This week’s topics include space debris closing airports, the return of the living Regina Hill, Wekiva Springs reservations, a man who eats jewelry, Bike Week, and Mister Rogers. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest

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00:40:12

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 418 (Craft and Common)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/03/02

For episode 418, Jon and Brendan head to Craft and Common for a quick coffee with official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt. This week's topics include a man who was arrested for impersonating an officer while "looking for Mexicans," a big bust of crazy street takeovers, the illegal horse meat market, and the return of Pom Pom's Sandwicheria. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch

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