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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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49:51

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 71: Special Guest...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/10/10

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 Orlando, and the boys try to convince him his take on the downtown library is misinformed. Holler at this week's

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44:37

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/10/06

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 NY Deli serving dinner, and Spirit Christmas haunting Winter Garden starting this month. You'll also learn what's going on at the library –

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41:34

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/10/06

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's rare behind-the-scenes tour of Disney. For more about Delaina and her advocacy

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46:11

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 70: Better Buses,...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/10/03

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 standards that don't mention evolution. Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, and

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49:32

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 69: Patrick...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/26

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 control future development in the region, Florida Springs Council settling a lawsuit with the state DEP over

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50:14

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/23

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 Commissioner Patty Sheehan casting the lone 'no' on the CRA budget. You'll also get to

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45:51

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 68: Ken Pozek,...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/19

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 trademark infringement and falsely claiming a century of history that actually belongs to OEP. We talked a bit

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45:52

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/16

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 footprint, Blue Bamboo's artsy solution to their rent challenges, and a marketing starting at Lakeridge Winery. If you'd like to experience

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45:52

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 67: Alpha Bullies,...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/12

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 at Lakeridge Winery, Maitland Art Center landing a three-year relationship with a new programming partner, and

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45:21

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/10

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. There might even be some dating life details revealed – you'll have to listen to

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52:59

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 66: Nazis, Bomb...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/04

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 Orlando vendor allegedly being a shell company, the return of the State-sponsored black bear hunt, progress in

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46:11

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/09/03

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 insight into some of their local favorite with a round of This or That. If you'd like

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47:55

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 65: Mooncr*cket...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/29

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 shooter from the 2024 Halloween incident in downtown Orlando, an update on the chosen Tourist Tax projects, Leu

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37:04

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 64: BrandCrumbs Media

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/22

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, final approvals for the long-awaited Canopy project in downtown Orlando, interesting documents that show the

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52:45

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/19

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 Wahlburger's coming to a Home Depot in Clermont. You'll also learn how this Philly girl wound up in Central

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57:51

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 63: Jimmy Hula's in...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/17

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 International Airport, a sexy new CEO for the Pet Alliance, Wahlburgers opening a food trailer in front

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44:39

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell:...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/15

Misty Heath, Executive Director of SoDo Main Street District (Website), visits the WPRK studio to chat with Scottie about this week's Most Read articles. Those stories include the sad closure of Clemon's Produce, Dr. Phillips Center's big expansion plans, a handy voting guide from the News Collaborative of Central Florida, water grants for schoolteachers, and the end of the Orlando Pirates' first season in the City Beautiful. Misty and Scottie also share their predictions for which stories

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44:48

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 62 (Ten 10 Brewing...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/09

Episode 62 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ten 10 Brewing (Website), located on the edge of the Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village Main Street districts, with guest host Ryan Lynch, senior staff writer at Orlando Business Journal. Holler at this week's sponsors, Orlando Science Center's Stellar Nights, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the

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45:11

The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell -...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/06

Rick Kilby is in the WPRK studio to chat about the Most Read stories on Orlando Shine – from bad news to the banal. The stories people read the most this week include a questionable fire in Lake Eola Heights, the Orange County Fire Chief's resignation, a profile on a Virginia salvage dawg, soccer with a side of bacon, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's shocking ruling on Sloth World. You'll also learn about Rick who is a fascinating guy – graphic designer, historian, and

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49:28

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 61: Walter's Tavern

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2026/08/01

Episode 61 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Walter's Tavern (Website) in Orlando's Packing District. It's a sports bar inspired by Walter Simmons Phillips, the son of Dr. Phillips (the namesake of so many things around the region). It's located in the Great Southern Box Co., and you should check it out. Topics this week include the recent youth takeover of downtown streets, FWC clearing Sloth World (and themselves) of any criminal neglect in the deaths of 31 (at least) sloths, the

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