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Wait Five Minutes

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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.

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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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31:16

Election of 2000, Part One: Chaos Begins

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2025/08/18

On Election Night, 2000, the final call came down to the decision of one state: Florida. What would follow would be the most infamous recount in American history. But to understand what came next, we need to go back to 1876, when Florida famously served as a turning point for yet another major American election.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

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30:57

Television Arrives to Florida

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2025/08/11

In May of 1966, all three networks were flirting with the Sunshine State. From individual episodes, to shows entirely set in Florida, to a weekly show live from Miami, television had a lot to learn from Florida. This week, we explore how these shows came to our state, and what message they'd send about life in Florida. 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

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31:16

The Secrets of the Castillo

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2025/08/04

Scratched into the walls of the coquina structures, the Castillo de San Marcos holds messages from occupants long past. What the words mean, who drew them and why are questions we will never have answers to. Yet the carvings remain.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 about the 59th Unnamed Cave here! Read the Seminole writing about internment at the Castillo here All of the music was

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24:05

July Newsletter: 2025 Legislative Check-in

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2025/08/01

This week, Jackson Oberlink from Florida For All joins us to discuss this past legislative session, a handful of bills focused on labor in Florida, and the future in Tallahassee as Governor DeSantis nears his final year in office. 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! Check out more from Florida For All right here! All of the music was originally composed.

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31:04

The People of Orlando, Florida

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2025/07/28

This week is the 150th anniversary of the founding of Orlando, and to celebrate, we're explores the stories of those who have shaped us, from the founding figures, to the community heroes, to the faithful guardians of our Lake Eola swans. 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 Will Wallace Harney here! Read more about Dr. William Monroe Wells here! All of the music was originally

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29:08

The War for Orlando's Train

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2025/07/21

In 1879, the town of Orlando was dissolved, four years after it was formed. A year later, the train came to town. In the early years of the City Beautiful, the rich men who made decisions in Central Florida found themselves at odds, even as cities were formed and railroads 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 today's story here! Richard Cronin on Orlando being

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31:20

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani Discusses Her Orlando Mayoral...

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2025/07/14

This week, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani returns to the show to talk about the legislative session that just ended, the in-fighting within the Republican Party, her hopes for 2026, and her forthcoming campaign for Orlando mayor!See more from Rep. Eskamani right 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 clip used in this episode. Hello This is Orlando Mayor Buddy

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30:34

Mister Rogers

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2025/07/07

In the 1950s, a man named Fred Rogers would attend Rollins College here in Orlando. In the years after, he would revolutionize children's television, and become a champion for public media in the United States.Contact your Senators to protect public media. Contact Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to videos used in this episode. They are linked below. Mr. Rogers on how crayons are

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30:03

The Case for the Flamingo

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2025/06/30

Should the flamingo become Florida's State Bird? Is the flamboyant bird even native to the Sunshine State? This week, with guest Dr. Steven Whitfield of the Audubon Nature Institute, we talk about the changes in our understanding of the flamingo, and how it effects our shared future. 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 additional audio used in this episode. John

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13:56

June Newsletter: Happy Pride Month!

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2025/06/27

This week, we take a quick dive into the calendar, celebrate the champion Florida Panthers, and tell a quick tale about the importance of Pride Month. 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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