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41:17

A Florida Capitol How-To

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2026/03/02

Tallahassee can be intimidating. Today, we're making it less so. With the help of Amy Keith from Common Cause Florida, we're talking about phone calls, public comments, navigating the capitol, and so much more for when you want to have an impact on our state legislators. All that, plus music from Mr. Rogers!Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the following audio clips used. The Children's Corner

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38:26

The Future of Florida Oil

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2026/02/23

The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off our coasts, and finding new ways to fight back. Thank you to Katie Bauman from Surfrider Foundation! Learn more about Surfrider's mission right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

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41:43

Florida's Xanadu

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2026/02/16

Mar-a-Lago has had two owners in its existence: Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Donald Trump. This week, we explore the origins of the infamous home, the city that brought Marjorie to the Sunshine State, and the legacy the building is burdened with a century after its completion. Thank you to our guest this week, Les Standiford, for his help. Read more of Les' work right here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was

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36:09

The 2025 Holiday Special

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2025/12/22

It's the holiday season once again, and before we head into the new year, we catch up friends and talk holiday choruses, old-fashioned decorations, boat parades, coquito and holiday parties. Thank you to Rebecca and Heather for joining the show once again! Pay a visit to the Marco Island Historical Museum if you're in the area! Thank you to Dan from Permanent Vacation! Swing by for a drink next time you're in Orlando! All of the music was originally composed.

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30:53

The First Quarter Century in Florida

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2025/12/15

We've lived through twenty-five years in the state of Florida in the 21st century. How did we get here? Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the clips in this episode. I've linked them below. Behind the Scenes Millennium Concert 1999 Gloria Estefan Part 1 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers "American Girl" | Rock Hall 2002 Induction 2004 Daytona 500 Finish Dale Jr DON'T

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42:55

The Magic of Tiffany Glass

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2025/12/09

Just north of Orlando, the Morse Museum is home to a collection of masterpieces. Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this work is made in a unique medium: stained glass. Depicting flowers, nature, and classical figures, this art is one-of-a-kind and tremendously influential the world over. But the best work might be the most flawed.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to the team from

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29:01

The Carnegie Libraries of Florida

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2025/12/05

Andrew Carnegie was the father of American steel, but he established his legacy with his second act: donating funds to create libraries across the country. In Florida, few remain, but each tell a story for the community in which they were built.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about Carnegie and his foundation here. I do not own the right to the clips used in this episode. Watch

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30:01

Forgotten Resorts of the Gilded Age

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2025/11/24

As the rich residents of New York City would spend their summers in Rhode Island, and their winters in Florida, a new tourism industry would prosper in the mountains, direct competition to the prospering resorts of the Sunshine State.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about the Poconos right here. I do not own the rights to the songs used in this episode. Listen here. White

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28:37

The Lost Armor of Hernando de Soto

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2025/11/17

At the base of De Soto Falls, in northern Georgia, "legend has it" that a piece of armor was found over a century ago. This week, interrogate the myth, and find pieces of history left behind from five centuries ago.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about De Soto and his falls here! Tracking the Legacy of Hernando de Soto Through the Indigenous Southeast by Dr. Dennis

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31:18

When the Magic Beat Mike

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2025/11/10

In 1995, Michael Jordan returned from his brief tenure in baseball to lead his Chicago Bulls in the playoffs. One thing stood in his way: the Orlando Magic, and their team of superstars with something to prove. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the clips used in this episode. Watch the highlights of Michael Jordan and the Orlando Magic below. Michael Jordan plays

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21:25

2025 Mischief Night Special

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2025/10/30

It's Mischief Night, the night before Halloween, and we here on WFMP 960 AM have scary stories, local lore, and rock & roll to guide you through the dark as midnight approaches.Thank you HEX APPEAL for letting us use their new track HAUNTED. Listen wherever you get music. Thank you to Tim and Brittany for joining us with their stories tonight. Read more about the Mini Lights on Creative Loafing. A number of free sound effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see

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34:57

The Ghost Tales of Tampa

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2025/10/27

We take to the streets of downtown Tampa tonight, in search of spirits and the stories that tether them, from lost forts to friendly gravestones. We'll find some fascinating figures within, and some monsters that chill us to the bone... Thank you to Tampa Terrors for having us out, you can pay them a visit on their website here! A number of free sound effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links

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33:55

Florida Creature Triple Feature!

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2025/10/21

It's time for our Florida Creature Triple Feature, discussing the history and context of three hidden gems in Florida horror cinema: Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964), Frogs (1972), and Ghost Story (1981). We talk about the changing genre through the 20th century, the various sub-genres that emerged, and the fascinating ways that Florida communities embraced the films created in their hometowns.A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the

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35:50

Bizarro Films and Weird Cinema, with Stephen Stull

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2025/10/17

This week, Stephen Stull of BizzaroLand Film Festival joins us to talk about our shared love of midnight movies, how to introduce someone to weirdo cinema, our favorite Halloween deep cuts, and the films forthcoming at BizarroLand this December.All of the music was originally composed.

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38:05

The Secrets of the Vulture

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2025/10/14

The black vulture is one of Florida's most common animals, but their behavior and appearance remains shrouded in mystery. This week, we return to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, befriend one such black-winged creature, and learn all the unique qualities of our most Halloween bird. Learn more about the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey here! Visit our friends at A Petrified Forest this Halloween! A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can

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31:35

The Lost Skull of Geneva

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2025/10/06

Lewis Powell was not born in Florida, but his final resting place would bring him to the edge of the St. Johns River over a hundred years after he died. His actions nearly altered the course of American history.Read more about Seward and Powell right here. Thank you to Mary Jo Martin and the Geneva Historical & Geneological Society! A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links

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34:13

Organs, Blood and Ooze with Author Mary Roach

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2025/10/03

Mary Roach, author of Replaceable You, returns to the show to talk about her adventures in the science of replacing body parts, the fascinating scientists leading the way in this unique field, and the strange secrets of the human anatomy. We also talk about her unique writing style, and the rules she breaks along the way. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

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17:17

September Newsletter: Hurricanes, Redford and a...

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2025/09/26

In this month's letter, we explore the current state of the Atlantic hurricane season, the influence of the late actor Robert Redford, and chat with some of the staff behind our favorite local haunt, A Petrified Forest.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

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16:33

August Newsletter: Newspapers and Crosswalks

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2025/08/29

This week, in our August newsletter, we go over a few local headlines, from Orlando's crosswalks to the Everglades detention center. We also talk podcasts, newspapers, and plans for the rest of the year on Wait Five Minutes.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about the Orlando crosswalks here. Read about the Everglades detention center closing here. All of the music was originally

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32:27

Election of 2000, Part Two: Hanging Chads

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2025/08/25

As the recount began for the Election of 2000, Florida would enter the national headlines. County by county, each vote was checked to confirm the correct totals. There were, however, a multitude of problems, including the infamous hanging chads (or dimpled or punctured chads) and even a South Florida riot. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Examine the troublesome ballot right here! I do not

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