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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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49:37

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 23 (Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/11/08

Episode 23 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee (Website), a bar and grill entertainment venue with a rotating lineup of themed events and live music. We hear they have a pretty mean $10 lunch special, too - though we haven't tried it. Topics this week include a follow up to last week's discussion on Volusia County Council cutting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding for art programming, local election results and drama from one of the rejected candidates

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43:47

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 22 (Ravenous Pig...

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2025/11/01

Episode 22 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ravenous Pig Brewing (Website) in Winter Park. And since it was a Halloween show, we invited our amazing dentist, Dr. David Sutton of Dapper Dental (Website), to come and chat about sugar and candy and how to take care of our teefs. Topics this week include Volusia County Council cutting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding for art programming, Alex Freeman of Orlando City SC being named MLS Young Player of the Year, Chris Cortez

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41:58

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 21 (Nauti Lobstah...

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2025/10/25

Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Nauti Lobstah (Website) in Apopka, which is celebrating its 4-year anniversary with some killer specials, including a 4-pound lobster roll that you won't want to miss. A special thank you to guest co-hosts Ryan Lynch from Orlando Business Journal and Scottie Campbell for subbing in for Jon while he's up in Detroit. Topics this week include an interview with Nauti Lobstah co-owner Chef Mike Rumplik (originally from Rhode Island), new luxury

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42:40

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 20 (Still Lounge by...

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2025/10/18

Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Still Lounge by Dre and Snoop (Website) at Live! at Pointe Orlando for their big opening. Topics this week include the new CineDome renovation at the Orlando Science Center, the return of TED x Orlando, fancy new seating at Inter&Co Stadium, Banana Ball coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2026, and a change in scop for the Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity in Ivanhoe Village. Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange

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45:13

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 19 (Corner Chophouse)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/10/11

Episode 19 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Corner Chophouse (Website) in Winter Park's Hannibal Square neighborhood. Topics this week include the City of Orlando not banning Pride banners (despite rumors) - but FDOT is going after them on state roads, Orlando naming a new Poet Laureate despite Florida's Chief Financial dude Natalie Imbruglia saying its dumb, Orlando's new football team, Three Odd Guys Brewing closing its Apopka taproom, a pending Bob Ross art auction to raise funds for

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44:59

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 18 (Drunken Monkey...

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2025/10/04

Episode 18 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar (Website) in Orlando's Milk District. Topics this week include Coastal Catch Restaurant Month in New Smyrna Beach, Enzian Theater trying to get fancy new equipment, Kissimmee's new Latin Culinary Trail, and a new Master Plan renovation coming to Leu Gardens. Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System and its upcoming Trick or Treat Safe Zone on Sunday, October 12, and Orlando Magazine

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49:48

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 17 (Funny Bone...

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2025/09/27

Episode 17 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Funny Bone Comedy Club (Website) with guest Krista Spanick, the General Manager of Funny Bone Comedy Club, ahead of the JustCallMoe Comedy Jam on October 2. Topics this week include Orlando's plans for an O-Line multi-use trail in SoDo, an update for Eatonville's Hungerford site, the opening of a 24-hour arcade venue on International Drive, more redlight cameras, and the temporary closure of Renaissance Theatre by Orlando code enforcement

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51:25

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 16 (Second Harvest...

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2025/09/20

Episode 16 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Website) with guest Greg Higgerson, the Chief Development Officer, to chat about Hunger Action Month. Topics this week include a woman who bit an aggressive off-leash pit bull to save her dog, Orange County going after the holiday decorations of a Winter Garden family, an "eatertainment" chain closing an Orlando venue, Prato Restaurant taking a little refresh break in Winter Park, and what happens

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51:59

The Orlando Shine Show - Bonus Episode - Leah Nash...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/09/13

On this episode of The Orlando Shine Show, host Brendan O’Connor sits down with Leah Nash, Executive Director of the Timucua Arts Foundation (Website), and Benoit Glazer, its Founder and Artistic Director, to mark the organization’s 25th anniversary. Together they trace Timucua’s evolution from intimate house concerts with friends and neighbors to a nationally recognized hub for live performance and community arts, and discuss how its artist-first approach has reshaped Orlando’s music scene. Listen

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50:22

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 15 (City Beautiful...

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2025/09/13

Episode 15 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at City Beautiful Cafe (Website) with guest host Scottie Campbell. Topics this week include a new ordinance in Clermont that does away with height restrictions for American flags (because, America), a 74-year old arrested for a real estate Ponzi scheme, a citrus wizard in DeLand, an expansion of the Maitland Art Center, Apopka pausing funding for its embatteld Main Street program (that was woefully underfunded anyway), and some big events

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53:00

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 14 (The Porch Winter...

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2025/09/06

Episode 14 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at The Porch Winter Park(Website) with guest hosts Moses DeWitt of JustCallMoe (Website) and Don Almeida, That Mortgage Guy Don (Website). Topics this week include an opening date for the long-awaited H Mart, the closing of multiple PDQ locations, Christina Hollerbach stepping away from Hollerbach's German Restaurant to start her own consulting firm and to run for mayor, the return of Nosferatu to the Renaissance Theatre Company, Enzian's lineup

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50:31

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 13 (Moa Kai Hawaiian...

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2025/08/29

Episode 13 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner (Website) in The Milk District, where they "make food that makes people happy," inspired by the people, culture, and flavors of Hawaii. Yes, they have spam. Topics this week include the first episode of a new Radio Play series called "The Adventures of Ada Quark" (be sure to listen during the break or you'll miss it), drama in Apopka over a mural commissioned by a Main Street based on a design they didn't have approval

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45:09

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 12 (Beefy King)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/08/23

Episode 12 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Beefy King (Website) in The Milk Distrcit, a third-generation family-owned restaurant that serves up steamed hot sandwiches and crowd-favorite tater tots. Topics this week include a call for submissions for Orlando Magazine's 2026 Women of the Year awards, the recent removal of the Pulse Memorial Crosswalk by an overly zealous FDOT, police calls to Taco Bell Cantina, a call to fix the downtown movie theater space in The Plaza building, the

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47:45

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 11...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/08/16

Episode 11 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Austin's Coffee (Website), a landmark alt coffee space in Winter Park that's been around for 22 years and has become known for hosting loal artists, live music, and more. They're facing eviction at the end of October 31, when their lease runs out and the City of Winter Park readies to knock down the building to expand Fairbanks Avenue. They're hosting a fundraising gala on September 7 at CityArts with tickets available by donation HERE. Topics

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46:15

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 10 (Lobos Coffee...

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2025/08/09

Episode 10 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Lobos Coffee Roasters (Website) with one of the co-owners, Pablo Sierra, who shared about the state of the current coffee market and their new location at A La Cart SoDo. Topics this week included the latest Best of ORL results from Orlando Magazine, a $1 million state grant to help restore Indian River Lagoon, a price tag for weekend SunRail service, Disney buying the rights to WWE, an enrollment crisis at Florida Public Schools, a Golden

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43:20

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 9

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2025/08/02

Topics this week included an update on that "wonky" tree being knocked down in College Park, an audit of Visit Orlando that raised some questions on spending, a sinkhole in Kissimmee that's led to the closure of an apartment complex, the percentage of downtown Orlando used for parking, construction issues at the Winter Park Library, threats against Mayor Demings, and a research grant for Winter Park stories. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch

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44:14

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 8 (A La Cart SoDo)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/07/26

Episode 8 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at A La Cart SoDo (Website) with guest hosts, Misty Heath, the executive director of SoDo Main Street, and Kenneth Hughes, the executive director of Parramore Main Street. Topics this week included lots of updates from the Parramore neighborhood, the launch of a new VR gaming venue at Pointe Orlando, the soon-to-open Korean grocer H Mart, College Park knocking down a wonky old oak tree on Edgewater Drive, and the launch of Sip and Savor Weeks: an

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44:34

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 7 (The World Burger...

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/07/19

Episode 7 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando (Website) at Universal Orlando to try their local entry in the Hard Rock World Burger Tour. 150 Hard Rock Cafe locations are currently in an all-out brawl to see who could create the best burger and the Orlando cafe has a pretty amazing entry - the Tropical Storm Smash Burger - which consists of two smash burger patties, pulled pork, grilled pineapple, crispy shoestring onions, pepper jack cheese, tangy BBQ, shredded

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43:27

The Orlando Shine Podcast - Episode 6 (Cups and Pups)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/07/12

Episode 6 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Cups and Pups in College Park. Topics this week included a look back at Sanford having to cancel its fireworks show after a freak of nature dampened their July 4th party (it was lightning), the closure of a fancy French restaurant that wasn't around long enough, anniversary parties for Ten 10 Brewing and Windermere Brewing, less walking at Terminal C, new designs for Camping World Stadium, and the re-opening of Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

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46:59

The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 5 (Brendan's House)

The Orlando Shine Show ·

2025/07/04

Episode 5 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Brendan's house because he fell into a puddle and couldn't get up so he had to go to the ER. Life. Topics this week included a new food hall in Apopka with giant chickun sandwiches, scrapped plans for a distillery in Clermont, the closing of Chicken Guy! in Winter Park, new rules for fireworks (and people stealing them), a stabbing incident at Mall at Millennia, and an update on BearWatch 2025. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday

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