Pasco Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this episode of the Pasco Podcast, we're taking you inside Pasco County’s year‑round efforts to prepare for hurricane season and strengthen our long‑term flood resilience.
Pasco County Administrator Mike Carballa sits down with our first-ever repeat guests to discuss what we’ve learned from recent storms and the major projects underway to reduce flooding and protect families across the county.
Special guests:
Andy Fossa | Director of Emergency Management
Dr. Marc Bellas | Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
On this episode of the Pasco Podcast, we’re highlighting the work shaping Pasco County’s future — from strengthening neighborhoods during Community Development Month to the partnerships and on‑the‑ground efforts driving Pasco’s Homeless Initiative, and the ways these teams support families and build stronger communities.
Special guests:
Mari Thieryung | Community Development Director
James Walters | Administrator for Homeless Programs
On this milestone 60th episode of the Pasco Podcast, we’re joined by the leaders driving the future of public transportation in Pasco County. Discover what’s new, what’s next, and how GoPasco is shaping a more connected, accessible, and forward‑thinking transit system for all.
Special guests:
Nina Elkin | GoPasco Director
Douglas Steiger | GoPasco Assistant Director
On this episode of the Pasco Podcast, we’re celebrating Love Your Library Month with the leaders helping guide the future of Pasco County Libraries. From creative programs and hands‑on learning opportunities to welcoming spaces designed for every age, our libraries continue to grow as vibrant community hubs.
Special guests:
Angelo Liranzo | Library Division Manager
Julia Shepherd | Library Branch Manager
On this episode of the Pasco Podcast, we’re joined by the leaders working tirelessly to keep Pasco County protected from mosquito‑borne nuisances and diseases. Pasco Mosquito Control District plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health through innovative control methods and community education. Learn how their team stays ahead of seasonal challenges and what residents can do to help.
Special guests:
Adriane Rogers | Executive Director, Pasco Mosquito Control District
Maria Johnson | Community Engagement Director, Pasco Mosquito Control District
On this 57th episode of the Pasco Podcast, we hear from two incredible people helping to bring a better future to Pasco County. Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery Resources is putting money back in your hands and working to make sure Pasco County is more resilient after storms.
Special guests:
Chuck Lane | Director, Office of Disaster Recovery Resources
Tim Lagudi | Better Future’s Citizen Services Director
For our 56th episode, we’re talking to some incredible people with Pasco County’s Community Services team! We talk about our important work in Senior Services, balancing community needs and supporting caregivers, just to name a few.
Special Guests:
Thomas Snee | Community Services Assistant Director
Monica Marana | Senior Services Program Coordinator
In our 54th episode, we’re honoring National Recovery Month by talking to the incredible people driving change in Pasco County. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pasco County Fire Rescue and BayCare as they share how PCFR’s Mobile Integrated Health Team is transforming lives—bringing hope, driving recovery and making a powerful impact in our community.
Special guests:
Eric Munroe | Fire Rescue Mobile Integrated Health Team
Sonya Bufe | BayCare Clinical Manager
In this, our 53rd episode, we're shining a light on animal wellness - and the dedicated veterinarians who help keep Pasco's pets happy and healthy!
From everyday care to emergency response, we're talking about what it takes to support our four-legged family members.
Special guests:
Dr. Christine Glenn | Veterinarian
Stevie Mirrop | Veterinarian Tech
In this, our 52nd episode, we're celebrating Parks and Recreation Month – and we’re celebrating the people and places that make Pasco a great place to play, relax and connect with nature!
Special guests:
Rob Mahler | Parks Manager
Deanna Baltimore | Assistant Recreation Manager
In this, our 51th episode, we're celebrating National Correctional Officers Week and spotlighting the dedicated men and women who keep our communities safe!
Special guests:
Heather Cody / Pasco Corrections Office
Tyrese Martin / Pasco corrections Trainee
In this, our 50th episode, we're honoring Pasco's amazing volunteers and their contributions to our community during National Volunteer Month.
Special guests:
Sarah Sukhram / Volunteer Services Manager
Danny Reich / Volunteer
We're celebrating World Water Day and diving into a topic that touches us all—WATER! It's the perfect time to chat about why water conservation matters, especially here in Pasco County.
Special guests:
Phoenix McKinney / Pasco County
Amelia Brown / Tampa Bay Water
We’re celebrating World Wetlands Day by diving into the importance of wetland conservation and how Pasco County is working to preserve these vital ecosystems — now and always.
Special guests:
Melissa Charbonneau / Natural Resources
Jackie Jordon / Natural Resources
We're celebrating National Mentoring Month by highlighting an amazing mentoring opportunity Pasco County provides up and coming leaders in our organization. It's our Leadership Development Program - or LDP.
Special guests:
Shaina Smith / Libraries
Khalil Abu-jamous / IT
The holiday season arrives as many in our community are still recovering from back-to-back hurricanes. It's more important than ever to support those in need, and this episode explores all the ways our Human Services and Veterans Services teams can help. Special guests:
David Gersen / Veterans Services
Jordan French / Human Services
Join us as we discuss the importance of strategic planning, including the idea of not just bouncing 'back' - but bouncing 'forward' - to build a strong, adaptable community. Special guests:
Jeff Harris / Pasco County Strategy and Sustainability
Amandla Hill / Pasco County Planning Services
Help raise awareness about rabies prevention as we celebrate World Rabies Day with two local experts:
Marty O' Keeffe / Pasco County Animal Services
Brittany Merens / Florida Department Of Health in Pasco County
Did you know that August is National Back to School Month?
Join us for this episode with Pasco's top teachers as we dive into our conversation centered around our hard working educators.
This Episodes Guests Are:
Deborah Davis
Dana Fedorchak
Did you know? Pasco County has a highly educational, interactive program designed to help you better understand how your local government works. It’s called Pasco Citizens Academy. Learn all about it from this episode's special guests
Stefania Duwe / Citizens Academy Coordinator
Connie Lucco / Citizens Academy Graduate
In Episode #40, we're celebrating our Pasco County Corrections Officers in honor of National Correctional Officers' Week. For many of the dedicated men and women who keep things running smoothly at the Pasco County Corrections Facility - this is more than a career - it's a calling!
Our special guests on this episode hail from our county jail, giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to keep our community and inmates safe:
Jan-Michael Hargrett / Corrections Sergeant
Michael La Roche / Corrections Lieutenant
Join Pasco County Administrator Mike Carballa and his special guests for a candid conversation about leadership and public service, and how to leverage those skills for success.
Episode #39 Guests:
Ralph Lair
Chalonda Smith
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Episode #38 Guests:
Carrie Roberts
TJ Pyche
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Episode #37 Guests:
Whitney Elmore
Jackie Carlton
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Episode #36 Guests:
Jeremy Edwards
Justin Roessler
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Episode #35 Guests:
Tony Perez
Eric Seltzer
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Episode #34 Guests:
Sean McGarvey
Jordan Miltner
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Episode #33 Guests:
David Allen
Jim Kaplan
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Episode #32 Guests:
Cristina Cordon
Brian Taylor
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Episode #31 Guests:
Abe Philipson
Nolan Ristau
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Episode #30 Guests:
Matt Hayes
Brittney Desrosiers
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Episode #29 Guests:
Amie Farrell
Kim Riggans
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Episode #28 Guests:
J.J. Murphy
Dan Olds
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Episode #27 Guests:
Stacey Jenkins
Tim Ceresoli
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Episode #26 Guests:
Jason Mickel
Kevin Jenkins
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Episode #25 Guests:
Pat Phillips
Patrick Arotin
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Episode #24 Guests:
Justin Grant
Maura Mcmillan
Join Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles and his special guests for a candid conversation about leadership and public service, and how to leverage those skills for success.
Episode #23 Guests:
Mike Carballa
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Episode #22 Guests:
Branford Adumuah / Director
Joseph Amoah / Engineering Manager
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Episode #21 Guests:
Adam Thomas, Florida’s Sports Coast
Kolby Kucyk, Florida’s Sports Coast
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Episode #20 Guests:
Andy Fossa / Emergency Management
Monica Santiago / Emergency Management
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Episode #19 Guests:
Carl Mikyska / MPO
Matthew Campbell / Business Support
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Episode #18 Guests:
Mike Shumate / Animal Services Spencer Conover / Animal Services
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Episode #17 Guests:
Andrew Baxter / Facilities Management Director Vito Tambasco / Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
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Episode #16 Guests:
Roy Mazur, Building Services
Ramon Blanco, Building Official
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Episode #15 Guests:
Justin Frum, Fire Marshal
Robert Chalmers, Executive Officer
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Episode #14 Guests:
Rob Marin, Veterans Services Manager
Charles Cullen, Utilities Engineering Director
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Episode #13 Guests:
Jessica Bleser, Fiscal Services Director
Denise Orlando, ERP Manager
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Episode #12 Guests:
Marcy Esbjerg, Community Development
Jeff McKittrick, Housing Program
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Episode #11 Guests:
Nectarios (Terry) Pittos / Planning & Development Director
Alexandra Laporte / Principal Planner
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Episode #10 Guests:
Margaret Smith, Engineering Services Alex Parnes, County Surveyor
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Episode #9 Guests:
Todd Bayley, Chief Information Officer Todd Curci, Technical Support Manager
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Episode #8 Guests:
Paula Baracaldo, Support Services Director Brian Hoben, Community Services Director
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Episode #7 Guests:
Gina Botticello, Pet Services Supervisor Ben Diel, Training Manager
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Episode #6 Guests:
Marc Bellas, Performance Management Tambrey Laine, Media Relations
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Episode #5 Guests:
Sally Sherman , Development Services David Engel, Economic Growth
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Episode #4 Guests:
Scott Cassin, Pasco County Fire Chief Brian Swartout, Deputy Chief
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Episode #3 Guests:
Mike Carballa, Assistant County Administrator for Public Infrastructure Sandra Anderson, Utilities Customer Service Administrator
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Episode #2 Guests:
Erik Breitenbach - and
Robert 'Bob' Goehrig.
Thank you to the residents of Pasco County, as represented by the Board of County Commissioners.
To learn about Pasco County Government, please visit www.mypasco.net.
Join Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles and his special guests for a conversation about leadership and public service, and how to leverage those skills for success.
To learn about Pasco County Government, please visit www.mypasco.net.