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Nick Georgoudiou
To a Certain Degree is a weekly radio show featuring Orlando writers, actors, makers, artists, and professionals who are doing something neat. It’s hosted by Nick Georgoudiou, and you can listen live every Monday starting at 7am on WPRK 91.5 FM. It also streams on wprk.org/listenlive, or you can subscribe wherever you subscribe to podcasts.
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Depending on where you’re from, imagining a cool creative space in your hometown can be difficult. In this episode, Nick talks to the founders of …
Tommy Cardinal from the Orlando Community Paper pops in for an update on what’s happening in the City Beautiful. He discusses recent stories about the …
A comedy and conversation podcast featuring Bethany Williams discussing card collecting, Robin Hofmann changing the type of media she produces because of the pandemic, and …
A comedy podcast featuring Marc Collins calling out employers about working from home, Luke Balagia having skills beamed directly in his head, and Danielle Ziss …
Children are the future, which means that the guests from this episode – Bob Kodzis, Chris Anderson, and Jillian McManus – were the future in …
This episode will make you hungry as the amazing and brilliant Holly Kapherr joins Nick at The Heavy to go over some very important Orlando …
There are few things in this world better than talking to people who are passionate about what they do. In this episode, those passionate people …
Hey, it’s new episodes and new content of To a Certain Degree! In this one, episode 213, you’ll hear a little bit more of the …
After regrouping and retooling, To a Certain Degree is back! Mostly. Episode 212 is a preview of the new show format that features shorter conversations …
It’s a regular episode of To a Certain Degree abridged. Learn more about entrepreneur and coffee aficionado Bethany Renee Williams in this edited for time …
There is nothing better than a clip show. The varying audio levels. The seemingly random clips that are tied together with a thinly veiled narrative. …
Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop. If you remember nothing else from this episode with Megan and Adam Judd, Kali Friend, Michelle Christoph, and Jeremy Seghers, …
Thanksgiving in 2020 is anything but normal, so it makes sense that the turkey day episode of this show would also be a little off-center. …
Orlando is full of interesting and amazing people. It makes sense to hear from as many of them as possible in each episode of this …
It’s always a good time when Neil Arthur James and his cast of characters, Dandy Darkly and Chet Chastain, come to town. In this episode, …
Tiny houses. Big anxiety. On this episode, a panel of past guests discusses how they feel about fitting into a smaller home. Then, Kat Whitacre …
There are so many people in Orlando who have interesting stories. Here are ten of them on a podcast that starting as a radio show. …
Eleven amazing people, all mashed up into one podcast. This podcast! On this episode of Orlando’s favorite podcast (we have zero proof of this claim), …
What could possibly be spookier than telling ghost stories by a campfire when a psychotic murderer has just recently escaped from the local mental hospital …
We start episode 201 the same way we started episode 1, with Marc Collins. From May 2016, we talk about the visuals of music videos, …
Not many Orlando podcasts have been around for 200 years, but now this one has. Featuring some unexpected and inspiring conversations with Paul Driscoll, Tisse …
It’s another best-of episode with some of the best people in Orlando. That includes: Ryan Rivas originally appeared on the show in April 2019 to …
Ohtwo is here for us. Since being on the show in February, they finished their first album “A Time to Be So Small” and are …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Orlando has amazing people in it. And therefore, so does this podcast. This episode features: Scott …
Like Episode 195, this podcast features four incredible Orlando residents: Eddie Selover, Lee Perry, ROBO OHNO, and Ryan Semple. On episode 196 though, they say …
This is your Orlando podcast featuring some of the best and brightest locals in Central Florida. In this case, they are the effervescent quartet of …
Orlando podcasts. There are a lot of them. As far as we can tell, this is the only one that focuses on terrible ideas for …
This Orlando podcast has it all! Food, art, people, improv, business, publications, and Indiana Jones. Maybe everything is an exaggeration. If you like this episode, …
We continue our summer programming season with an abridged version of To a Certain Degree. We hit all the favorite TaCD segments with five guests, …
Small business in Orlando is amazing and full of passionate people. This episode features five of those owners, covering pop culture pins, sandwich-themed shirts, acting …
It may be the first day of school in Orange County, but the WPRK summer programming doesn’t end until we’re back on the air live. …
This is not typically an Orlando business podcast, but we’re not live in the studio, so clip show it is! This is an hour-long mix …
Another Orlando podcast clip show! This one features all the guests from July 2019, and those guests were Andrew Chang, Chris Crespo, Joseph Gatti, Jillian …
To a Certain Degree is broadcasting again on WPRK! Experience the agony of entrepreneurship with Liz Doerr, Sarah N. Fisk, Matt Peddie, and Fred Zara. …
The WPRK studios remain closed for the summer, so enjoy this clip show of past episodes. The focus is on people who are documenting Central …
Let’s look back to October 2019. It was a simpler, spookier time, and WPRK was graced with the presence of Emily Fontano, John King, Jim …
An incredible DJ set with songs from Caiti Patton, Jesse James Allen, the KitchenKillaz, and Marc with a C. You guys! The studios at WPRK, …
You guys! The studios at WPRK, the best college radio station in the world, are closed for now. Rather than record new episodes remotely, To a Certain Degree is retrospecting and finding beautiful insights and great stories from past guests.
On this episode, expect music and thoughts on music from Caiti Patton, Jesse James Allen, the KitchenKillaz, and Marc with a C. Click for the full interviews and more information on these amazing people!
On the show again, Tisse Mallon is on the show again. A lovely discussion about communicating, listening, and much more. Tisse is the absolute best, and you will learn a lot from her.
Bri Sosa is back for another great episode of Odd Numbers. She's in the process of becoming a tattoo artist, so we discuss that, Santería, and generally finding the career that fits the best.
Photographer David Lawrence gets up early for a lot of reasons, one of them is to be on the radio! Listen to this episode whenever you want, although early in the morning would be the most appropriate.
Faust and Byson from OhTwo, an Orlando hip hop band, are the very special guests for this episode. We play music, talk music, and sometimes hear music when there isn't any playing. It's better than just the voices!
"I'm getting too old for this." If Fred Zara and Nick were in a buddy cop movie, they could both conceivably deliver this line. It's much more believable coming from Fred though since he's an experienced actor, writer, and director. Plus he's eight months older than Nick. Enjoy!
Jonathan and Michael Williams of Gifted Concepts & Designs spend a couple of hours chatting with Nick about content creation, cosplay, and more. Enjoy!
I'm Just Okay. You're Just Okay. Matt's Just Okay. It's a frame of mind, and also the name of his design company. Find out where it came from and where it's going.
Josh Bauer is always moving. Watch him paint, it's frenetic. Follow him on social media, he seems to be in multiple places at once. Listen to him chat with Nick, and you'll be inspired to art yourself!
Singer, songwriter, composer, teacher, and all around amazing gentleman Bryan Hayes joins Nick for an interview. He also shares his music, which is featured on this episode. Listen up and dance along!
Orlando podcasts are having a moment thanks to networks like PFT Media. Home to shows like Cinema Crespodiso, Off Cuts, and Scotch and Good Conversation, …
The Fourth Annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest brought many great shows to the stage including a premiere from Neil Arthur James as the incomparable Dandy Darkly. He'll be back in May for the full Fringe as well!
Minisode featuring a preview of the brand new podcast, Your Daily Dose with Bob and Nick.
Words! A lot of words. Author and librarian Sarah Fisk is the guest for this episode. We discuss all of their various alter writing egos along with the projects - the many, many projects - they have going on. Enjoy!
Minisode! This is a condensed version of a January 2018 interview with Kali Friend of Kill 'Em with Cuteness.
Feed Me Orlando. That’s what Krystine Lopez put out in the universe, and the City Beautiful has obliged. Krystine documents her food adventures on Instagram, not as a food blogger but as a fan of deliciousness. And she’s always hungry for more. Bon appetit!
Twenty years of Marc with a C has led to this interview. Actually, it led to a lot of great music, meaningful connections, and wonderful memories. How did he do it? How does he do it? When did he do it? In the last two decades, that should be clear. And, a special bonus, this episode includes songs of his!
Being vulnerable. In your everyday life. As an artist. With the people you care about most or strangers you just met on the phone. How are you vulnerable? That's the topic for this episode of Odd Numbers, and there's no better guest than Eliot Hillis to discuss it. It's surprisingly emotional but not for the reasons you may expect, which is sometimes the best kind of emotional.
How can we have Cyber Monday without Jeremy Seghers on the show? It’s an annual tradition, not unlike the story of Scrooge, Marley, spirits, and the rest of the cast of A Christmas Carol, which Jeremy directed at the Garden Theatre. Get to know your own past, present, and future on this episode, if you dare!
This girl can wail. That’s not necessarily a requirement for a great interview, but it definitely applies to Cat Ridgeway. She is magnetic in her friendliness, and she will draw you right in. This episode also features a couple of songs from her upcoming EP!
Allison Steedle, Off Cuts cohost, is on point in this episode of To a Certain Degree. She is funny, she is smart, she is good at food and talking. That makes for a really good conversation. You may also get hungry. But that's part of the fun!
There are a lot of bad words in the world. Heck. Pasteurize. Sloppy Joe. Fungi. Marketing can be found on the list of dirty words because it's often produced in a way that is unsubtle and, as they say, pasteurized. But that's not how Bethany Renee Williams does marketing, as you will hear on this episode!
Robin Hofmann is busy. Right now, as you read this, she’s likely filming episodes of Bake with Me, booking guests for Chat with Me, or …
This is the fourth appearance of Emily Fontano on an early morning radio show, and the first time she's a solo act. As expected, the artistic director and multi-talented improv performer does not disappoint. Listen up for fun and funny.
Another of the hosts from the Full Frontal Nerdity Show stops by the WPRK studios for a crossover episode. Chaltal Watts talks about her time at WFTV, her hatred for apples, and much more.
You may only know Jim Myers indirectly. Maybe hearing him play drums or even sing in a local band. You've been to the Melrose Center at the downtown library, where he's department head. Now's your chance to get to know him directly on this episode of To a Certain Degree!
John King has a podcast about creative writing, The Drunken Odyssey. John also has a new book out, Guy Psycho and the Ziggurat of Shame. Is that a coincidence? Listen to this episode with him to find out for sure!
Culture means a lot of things to a lot of people, refusing in many cases to be defined or put into any one category. Like returning guest Aquanza Cadogan! He's back with some new projects and serves as DJ for this episode. Which technically you won't hear because we can't upload the music. Dangit!
Listen to the law on this episode of To a Certain Degree. Jordan Ostroff gives some advice, legal and otherwise, on Bad Business Ideas and outlines the process of becoming a lawyer in Florida. It's entertaining and educational and endearing. Just like a lot of these interviews.
It's a crossover event that rivals Zero Hour, House of M, and even Archie meets The Punisher. Especially Archie meets The Punisher. Ken Kardatzke, cohost of Full Frontal Nerdity, joins Nick to talk obscure comic book universes, Indie Galactic Space Jam, and many other things.
It's not often that you get to talk about veganism, methane, writing, realtors, Smashing Pumpkins, manatees, tiny houses, and carnivorous plants in one sitting. If Nikki Namdar, of Orlando Vegans, is on the other end of the conversation, that might improve those chances. We discuss the community she's created, and how it's blossomed with the plant-based options here in Central Florida.
It's a crossover episode! WMFE's Matthew Peddie take a break from his Intersection hosting duties for an interview on WPRK. The interviewer has truly become the interviewee. Among the topics covered are meeting Sir Edmund Hillary, getting into the news business, and kiwi fruit varieties.
Debbie Goetz works hard to get the word out about downtown Orlando and College Park. She bought the College Park Community Paper about 10 years ago, and more recently launched the Downtown Community Paper for the city's growing core of residents. We discuss how that came to pass, what's next for the papers as the College Park version turns 30, and many more things!
Bess Auer is back, just in time to build some community on this episode of Odd Numbers. We talk about some of the people who are finding their tribe and supporting the place they live.
It's a dance episode of To a Certain Degree with special guest Joseph Gatti. Having returned to Orlando to help start the United Ballet Theatre, Joseph has had opportunities to dance all over the world, and he now brings those experiences and the connections he made along the way to central Florida audiences.
Chris Crespo of Cinema Crespodiso and PFT Media is back! We discuss podcasting, movie news, and much more. It's a great episode for your ears.
There's a little bit of snark in the shirts and other products from Swan City Orlando, so it should come as no surprise to get some of that same sense of humor in this episode with Andrew Chang. As the CSO (Chief Swan Officer), he is the brains and brawn behind the bird-based business.
Get educated on the finer points of teaching, improv, and more on this episode of Odd Numbers featuring Jillian McManus. She teaches at a local middle school, and she does improv all over. That's professional improvised shows, and she also just improvs real life too. Like we all do.
Enjoy this episode with Kris Zara. Not because I told you to, but because she’s really funny and gracious. Along with being a nursing student, parent, and many other nouns, she’s a regular performer in Black Cow Jumps, an experimental theater project here in central Florida.
Orlando artist Kelly Joy Ladd returns to the WPRK studio for Episode 20 of Odd Numbers. The theme for the show is (are?) things that bring us joy, so we discuss decluttering, magic ice cream makers, Radiohead, disdain for rodeos, and much more.
What secrets lie buried in the treaties of man? Guest Erik Deckers asked this question and came up with his new book, Mackinac Island Nation. It’s a satirical look at the government and islands. And Michigan. And how to pronounce things.
On this episode of Odd Numbers, we get to the bottom of Uncomfortable Brunch with hosts/curators Joshua David Martin and Kat Whitacre. The long-running monthly film event is moving venues but will continue making people cringe with movies that feature topics that are not dinner table topics.
They are, however, perfect for the brunch crowd!
Author Rebecca Renner is on this episode of To a Certain Degree. While she doesn't just write about Florida, she's passionate about the environment and the sometimes inaccurate portrayal of the sunshine state and its residents. Listen as we discuss that, plan an Instagram petting zoo, and her journey to becoming a writer.
No matter how passionate you are for your passion project, there are going to be some challenges along the way. Take starting an opera company, for example. Sounds easy, right?
It doesn’t, and it wasn’t, but Nicole Dupre is celebrating two years as the creative director of Opera del Sol. The non-profit is her love letter to a genre that typically doesn’t get a lot of love, and she’s learned a lot about how tenacious you have to be to keep things rolling. Enjoy!
Right brain. Left brain. Why choose? Examples of artists who can math and engineers who write music abound, so let’s get rid of this limiting labeling system.
Mehnaz Khan is a great example of thinking with both hemispheres. She initially went into the business and IT world, and is now painting and designing spaces. Take a listen to how she got there!
Banks Helfrich returns to the WPRK studio, and we recycle very few of the jokes from his first appearance. In fact, it's 100% all new. This episode of Odd Numbers had the theme of connections, which not only ties into his show, Black Cow Jumps, we also realized that we have a connection dating back 25+ years. Thanks Fringe Festival!
Do words sometimes fail? Not if Nick Georgoudiou is interviewing Luke Balagia. Which is exactly what is happening on this episode. Luke came on the show to discuss his music, comedy stylings, and his first play, How to Eat a Bear, which premieres at the 2019 Orlando Fringe.
Caiti Patton is a local singer and songwriter, and we get to the heart of her creative approach on this episode of To a Certain Degree. The visual element of her music is something she takes great pride in as well, so make sure to check out her music videos for an added element of bedazzlement.
It wasn't until recently that Ryan Semple started pursuing art as a full-time career. You wouldn't know it from the quality of his paintings, murals, and illustrations. We discuss his journey from hobby to side hustle to calling himself an artist (something he is working on).
Crimes in real life: Bad. Crimes in books: Good! That is, if you like that sort of thing. If you do, then this is a good episode for you. Burrow Press publisher Ryan Rivas returns to the studio to discuss some of his favorite literary wrongdoings. Not like grammar mistakes or anything.
Orlandough is a local dessert pop up and custom order shop from Liz Doerr. How does she do it? When does she do it? How is it done?
Today is National Peach Cobbler Day! That's the inspiration for this episode of To an Abridged Degree. Hear from a few Orlandoans about their dessert preferences and which fruit belong - or don't - in desserts.
Favorite t-shirts seems like an easy topic, but there are a lot of nuances to it. All time faves? Just ones you currently own? Are they in the current rotation, or are they retired somewhere because they don't fit right now or are too embarrassing to wear?
Victoria Walsh, who could make her own t-shirts with rope, is back in the studio to discuss her best shirts, and some local makers chime in as well.
Hops. Delicious, nutritious, and healthy. Also, the subject of this episode with enthusiast and the man behind Florida Hops, Richard M. Smith. He not only grows hops and helps other people do the same, he's on a mission to bring more to Florida (where they were previously thought to be ungrowable).
This episode of Odd Numbers is brought to you by Asimov and Le Guin and Heinlein. Yes, it's a science fiction episode with returning guest Hap Aziz. He's as knowledgeable as he is polite. He may actually be from the future.
Visual artist Samantha Shumaker visits the WPRK studios to discuss her subject matter, sources of inspiration, and approach to life, the universe and everything. We also talked about Douglas Adams since it was his birthday. Listen, enjoy, and subscribe to the podcast!
Thirteen is always a lucky number if you get to talk to Bob Kodzis. One of the most curious and kindest souls you'll ever meet, he returns to the studio to discuss the power of putting yourself out there. Does he practice what he preaches? Absolutely! Darn the torpedoes, and don't worry about the perceived embarrassment, just take the leap and look out below.
On the second episode of To an Abridged Degree, take a listen to some very different paths coming out of high school. Italy, internships, and other i words galore. Guests are Lee Perry, Jesse James Allen, Ashley Renée, and Eliot Hillis.
Artwork doesn't always translate to audio, but a conversation with the artist often does. Kelly Joy Ladd sits down to discuss her transition from full-time employment to full-time paper-based artist.
Nick does a guest spot on WPRK's Sittin' Atop A Pile of Poop... And The View Is Spectacular! to talk typewriters. Listen to the clickety clack of little fingers.
The dozenth episode of Odd Numbers is love actually with Ry Perry of the Disclaimers Not Apologies podcast. He and host Nick discuss the Orlando podcasting scene, the Love Reloaded event, and many other topics of note.
Eddie Selover discusses the PechaKucha Orlando experience on WPRK during this episode of To a Certain Degree. The format is unique - 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide - and the speakers are as local as it gets. Listen to this episode as you buy your tickets for the next one!
It's a clip show of interviews past. Brendan Byrne, the space reporter for WMFE gives us some history of Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. Speaking of company, Bethany Renee Williams recounts how she launched her marketing business while still in high school. And finally, Chris Crespo and I talk shop, podcast shop.
To get us started, artist and teacher Delila Smalley from episode 113 of To a Certain Degree talks about her college experience. Enjoy!
The KitchenKillaz stop by the WPRK studios to share their story, a couple of songs, and more. Billy and the Commodore are funny and charming guys that will come to your house on Friday for a free concert. Assuming you have a kitchen, of course.
This episode of Odd Numbers features Orlando singer/songwriter Landon Noland joining Nick to discuss artificial intelligence. At some point, they take the blue pill and don't learn about the Matrix. Were they supposed to take the red pill?
Orlando has a lot of storytelling events, and you may know Jesse James Allen from a few of them. He's not only on stage spinning yarns at events like Orlando Story Club, he also catches those spun yarns at other events as well.
By the end of this episode, you will understand the ins and outs of projection mapping, hear realistic solutions to getting over your fear of public speaking including time travel and cutthroat smart homes, and gain insight on how Foley work is done on video game productions. And that's just the tip of the yarn.
One of the most delicious episodes ever for To a Certain Degree. That's because the culinary director and co-owner of Orlando Meats, Eliot Hillis, is the guest. Under his direction, Orlando Meats has a philosophy of using every possible bit of the animal. Just like this podcast!
Chances are, you’ve seen Delila Smalley at markets around Orlando. She makes remarkable living jewelry, great pottery, and more under the Urban Apothecary brand. We touch on her experiences in teaching, creativity across multiple media, and much more.
This episode was recorded on December 24, 2018, on WPRK FM.
Ashleigh Ann Gardner returns to the WPRK studios to discuss her latest show, A Doll's House, and our dream dystopian futures.
Working with wood is the topic for this episode, and so I wanted to talk to an expert in them. In this case, it was Blair Sigar. Blair does some amazing work out of his shop in Winter Park, coming up with custom builds and sculptures to suit any taste.
And he's funny, so you're in for a treat. A treat for your ears. And your brain. And maybe your hands, if you want to gesticulate wildly along with the recording. That's a really good idea for a podcast, hand signals for the listener. Can we get someone on that?
When you want to look ahead at what the new year might hold, who are you going to call? Amanda and Emily of course. But you don't have to call them, you could just listen to this episode because they're on it, and we check out some of the coming trends for 2019.
On this episode of To a Certain degree, get to know marketer and storyteller Bethany Renée Williams. She's the founder of Coffefueled Marketing, and she and her team are helping clients all over the world.
Jeremy Seghers. Cyber Monday. What could be more appropriate to kick off the holiday season? We find the source of the Christmas spirit, add kale to waffles, and figure out what Orlando really needs.
Scott White, tattoo artist extraordinaire, is the guest this episode of To a Certain Degree.
As with many things in this world, comedy is something we can all agree on. For this episode of Odd Numbers, Nick and guest Chris Anderson discuss how much on the same page they are, comedy-wise.
Always a thoughtful conversation with Darren McDaniel of Gapways Inc. and R School. Learn more about his college experience, Laurel and Hardy, and much more in this episode!
Katrina Constantine of Kicking Cones comes by the WPRK studio for a special episode covering all things Greek and several things Halloween.
Poscaster and movie reviewer Chris Crespo takes a break from his show to join Nick on the WPRK airwaves. And airwaves they do!
It’s Odd Numbers, episode 4, with host Nick Georgoudiou and special guest Cat Ridgeway. She’s funny, she can sing, and she knows how to tell a story.
That makes up for Nick’s involvement, right?
This interview was recorded at WPRK FM in Winter Park, Florida. For more information on this episode, visit toacertaindegree.com.
This episode of To a Certain Degree features musician and artist Ethan Kennett. His path from music to comic books is circuitous, and so is our conversation. In an entertaining way, of course.
Local craft beer. What makes it so good? Special guest Brendan Byrne and host Nick Georgoudiou share some of their favorites from around Orlando and around the state on this episode of Odd Numbers.
This is a special edition of To a Certain Degree called Odd Numbers featuring special guest Marc with a C. We played some music to play, and we discussed lyrics that stopped us in our tracks.
This episode of To a Certain Degree sees Nick interview filmmaker, performance artist, writer, storyteller, and all around renaissance guy Banks Helfrich.
And he's funny, so you're in for a treat when you listen to this episode. I guess then it's a treat for your ears? And your brain. And maybe your hands, if you want to gesticulate wildly along with the recording. That's a really good idea for a podcast, hand signals for the listener. Can we get someone on that?
Knitting. Is it magic? To a Certain Degree host Nick puts that question to Michelle Christoph of Olive and Two Ewe Studios and the Yarn Lounge. The short answer is yes. The long answer is this podcast.
Lee Perry feels very strongly about going slow, which seems at odds with her job of program manager at a place called Fleet Farming. Cutting down on convenience, she suggests, leads to better health, wisdom, and community. Listen up if you want to learn more!
What makes an album obscure? Is it a major artist hating his first LP and not letting it get re-released? A musician that believes a release is evil and pulls it from the stores a week before release? On this episode of Odd Numbers, we take a look at 11 obscure adjacent albums.
Where is that degree going to take you? For guest Ashley Renee, she chose what looked like a stable route (with a push from mom), tried it out, and realized it wasn't for her. Instead, she ended up in the world of plant-based drinks.
This is a shower heavy episode of To a Certain Degree with Will Burleigh. He's the curator at the Shower Gallery, feels strongly about going to the beach only if clean, and likes the idea of smart shower heads. Such a good smelling guest.
If you've been to the Henao Contemporary Center, you know that it's something special. If you haven't, go now, we'll wait.
Back? Then listen to how the Center came to be with founder Jose Henao on this episode of To a Certain Degree!
The Earl of Sandwich passed away more than 226 years ago, but his namesake foodstuff lives on, especially in the work of Biggie Bencomo and Deli Fresh Threads. Get some entrepreneurial advice, indulge in some terrible business ideas, and let's talk follicles on this episode of TaCD!
Victoria Walsh, AKA Macrame Momma, comes to the temporary studio for a talk about life, the universe, and everything. More like rope, knots, and duck jerky, but you get the picture.
Does a tarot card reading translate to radio? Can we force people into spirit journeys? Is there just one way to get from A to B? These are just some of the questions we try to answer on this episode with special guest Bri Sosa.
Podcasters talking to other podcasters on their podcasts about podcasts. It sounds compelling when you say it out loud, but it's even more compelling when one of the podcasters in question is Rocky Socha of the What's The Fuss Podcast.
Two wrongs may not make a right (there is no scientific evidence of this), but two great artists make for a wonderful episode of To a Certain Degree. Longtime friends and current UCF students Bubblegumgrrrl and Midori Ringo are a delight, listen up!
It's the most delicious episode to date of To a Certain Degree as Kevin and Maria Ruiz visit the WPRK studio to discuss their Peruvian-inspired popup, Papa Llama. What's a popup? What is Peruvian food like? Did they bring food in for the host of the show? The answer to that last one is no, sadly.
If there's a 3D printing spectrum, I'm at the novice end, just above caveman. My guest for this episode, Jim Inziello, is way on the other side. 3D design, world building, all of it. Jim is the real deal. And he has a healthy respect for the Venture Brothers, so you know he's a good guy.
Mike Lightner will cosplay his way into your heart at local cons, just like he does on this episode of To a Certain Degree. He and Nick discuss the ins and outs of getting into character, photo etiquette, and his Macho Man impersonation. Slim Jims for all!
This episode was recorded on May 21, 2018, on WPRK FM.
A married couple. A sarcastic interviewer. A basement radio station. Drama, comedy. Theater.
Okay, it's a regular episode of To a Certain Degree. But we do talk a lot about acting and theater.
Rediscovering a passion and turning it into a career. That's what Ryan Forrestal decided to do, and he's been pretty successful as a working actor. Listen to how he got this part on this episode of TaCD!
Adam and Megan Judd. Central Florida natives. They are mid century modern home fans. And parents of three great kids. There may be more to them than that, you'll have to listen to find out.
Peter von Taborsky, the talented host of Scotch and "good" Conversation, joins Nick on this episode, and the man knows how to converse. Great chat, give it a listen!
Spinning yarns and laying it on the line. That's the goal of the speakers at Orlando Story Club, and hosts Danielle Ziss and Bobby Wesley are on this episode to tell that story. The story of Orlando Story Club. Story time!
How's your green thumb? If you're lucky, you have two of them like this episode's guest, Gary Li of Piante Design. Opening shop in Winter Park in late 2017, he's sowing seeds and designing gardens in the Orlando area.
This episode was recorded on March 12, 2018, on WPRK FM.
Ever wonder what goes through someone's head when they start up a t-shirt company? Well then this episode with Emily Misura is for you. We cover a lot of other topics as well, including Dashboard Confessional, 72 Hour Blinds, and more.
Aquanza Cadogan has spoken at many events in the CFL* area, including Nerd Nite, Orlando Story Club, and PechaKucha. Now, he takes on his greatest challenge to date, an interview on To a Certain Degree. Just kidding, he killed it, amazing guy. Listen up!
Brian, art. Derek, astronomy. Also, they just happen to have the same last name. Now that's a show worth listening to a few times. So what are you waiting for?
ID can stand for many things. Identification. I don’t. Even inanimate Dagwood. In the context of this interview with Jennifer Ritter, it stands for Instructional Design. Learn more about that, how she got into the industry via her History degree, and much more!
It's a pot episode with Amber Weatherford! No not that kind of pot. Not that one either. Like ceramics that you put plants in. Sorry, that was a little misleading.
Kali Friend of Kill 'Em With Cuteness is this episode's interviewee. Topics covered include parking lot phobias, succeeding in a crowded market, and the joy of connecting over obscure pop culture references. Take a listen!
Dive into the creative process in general and very specifically with Ashleigh Ann Gardner and Monica Mulder. They were in the process of staging Ghost & Funeral Party, but this interview is relatively poltergeist free.
Founding director of the R School Meribeth Huebner gets up early to talk shop in this episode. Why starting an elementary school was the right move for her, and how she keeps it moving forward.
Local author and all around officer/gentleman Hunter Choate had the pressure of being the first guest of 2018 on To a Certain Degree. He was more than up to the challenge. We talk rejection, hope, and more rejection on this episode.
WMFE's one-of-a-kind space reporter Brendan Byrne returns to WPRK for another To a Certain Degree experience. Wiser, but still bearded and bespectacled, he once again puts up with Nick's flights of fancy.
Improvising. Podcasting. Creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Amanda and Emily are back for another episode of important topics and comedy gold. After you're done with this episode, check out their earlier appearance on TaCD. Then all of their podcasts. Then all of these podcasts. And then you can listen to whatever you want.
Star Trek. Artificial Intelligence. Hats. One of these three things isn't covered extensively in this episode with special returning guest Hap Aziz. Take a listen!
Jeremy Seghers returns to WPRK for a full-length episode of To a Certain Degree. When last we spoke, he was just about to stage Saint Joan. This time around, he's prepping for a 2018 that is full of work by local playwrights. Give it a listen!
Secrets. We all have them. But do we have a society of them? Yes! Learn more about it in this interview with Secret Society Goods founder and head somnambulist Sean Walsh.
Nick catches up with old friend Shye Gilad on this episode of To a Certain Degree. Shye's a business consultant, podcaster, and professor, therefore he had a lot of Bad Business Ideas pitched at him. He knocked them all out of the park, mainly to get them away from him.
A little comedy never hurt anyone. A lot of comedy though… And that's what this episode featured with artist and cartoonist Katrina Constantine of Kicking Cones. It's a great interview, so do yourself a favor and listen now! Yes, right now!
It's a Halloween Eve episode with the very talented ROBO OHNO. And it's early morning, and we're not in costume. Could anything be more the opposite of Halloween? Listen to find out!
Orlando designer Rhett Withey joins Nick in the WPRK studios, discussing advice for students graduating high school (it's really helpful), classic action movies (there's a context), and more (there's always more). Listen up!
Greek energy plays a big part in this episode with Michael Hristakopoulos, associate professor at Valencia College. We go off on other tangents, of course, that include politics, horror movies, online classes, and more things that are technically Greek in origin.
It's time for Maker Faire Orlando! To talk about it, Ian and Candy Cole join the show, and they also discuss the maker community in central Florida, Rush (the band), and Bad Business Ideas. This week, paddleboards. How do we make them more exciting?
AdLib Theatre returns To a Certain Degree, with Lauren Morris, Chris Anderson, Larry Goldman, and Sheila Goldman all stopping by the studio to talk comedy, cooking, and many other things. Dog braille? Yes, that was also a topic.
Two of the founding members of the Alterity Chamber Orchestra, Natalie Grata and Beatriz Ramirez-Belt, visit the WPRK studio to discuss the new group, their debut concert, becoming a classical musician, and many things that fall outside of those categories. And warm fruit!
Fellow WPRK DJ and tryer of all things Leah Nash sits down for a conversation with Nick. We talk piles of poop, music, solutions for post-Irma cleanup, and much more. How much more? About an hour's worth.
AdLib Theatre visits To a Certain Degree when founder Lauren Morris stops by the studio for an interview. We get to the bottom of her path to "Yes, and…" along with much more.
Journalist and author Amy Green shares some of her experiences from WMFE and the Everglades in this episode of To a Certain Degree.
With Ren Foskey of matchbuk.com being interviewed, you would think Nick would make more of an effort to incorporate pin puns. There was one, it was okay. Until next time, have a pice day!
Finding another Georgoudiou to have on the show was easier than you would think! It helps that she's related to me. Heather also discusses her role at OneBlood, social media, gift bags, and more.
Expert Timing's Jeff Snyder, Katrina Snyder, and Gibran Colbert take to the airwaves on this episode. They offer some great insight on making music, touring, breaking into people's houses, and much more.
If you need a jolt of energy, this is the episode for you. Bob Kodzis, improviser, inspirational speaker, and master facilitator spends some time with Nick. Good stuff, give it a listen!
The co-founders of Net Conversion, Frank Vertolli and Ryan Fitzgerald, keep on keeping on with Nick on this episode of To a Certain Degree. We talk starting a company, continuing a company, but not the end of a company. Not quite a story arc...Yet.
It's a very special episode of To a Certain Degree. Not after-school very special episode, but you will learn something. Jeremy Seghers and Theresa Hanson stop by to discuss their upcoming play Saint Joan, performed at the Fred Stone Theatre from July 28 through August 5.
This episode was recorded on July 10, 2017, on WPRK FM.
Sustainability waits for no one, so it's a condensed episode with Chris Castro, the Director of Sustainability at the City of Orlando. He's also an ecopreneur, urban farmer, smart cities architect, nonprofit executive, and brand new dad. That he could find an hour to sit down is pretty remarkable, as is what he had to say!
Happiness Counts! That's a strong message from Mark Freid, who developed it after extensive research and from his own work experiences. He and Nick chat about the importance of being happy at work, shame as a motivator for bad business ideas, and all the studies that say running is bad for you.
Two of the people behind Orlando Shirts, Sue Hannah and Hannah Zuk, come to the studio to talk fashion, bad business ideas, and what makes Orlando Orlando. Which is what Orlando Bloom would be named if he married Tony Orlando.
Orange County's Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Terry Olson, shares insight from his more than three decades as a producer, writer, and performer in the central Florida area.
Living Room Theater visits To a Certain Degree, with Tisse Mallon and Jack Graham offering insight into their in-house experience. It's a fun conversation that covers saying yes, songwriting, and glitter confetti. Enjoy!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, artist and art professor Rachel Simmons joins Nick for a talk that ranges from Cyndi Lauper to the language of birdwatching to a studio in the LSU stadium. It's like a coat of many colors, except a radio show. And the patches are topics. Actually, it's not like that at all. Enjoy!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, the Orlando Fringe is still running, and an out-of-town guest (two guests sort of) stops in to talk about his show. Dandy Darkly, along with his alter ego Neil Arthur James discuss the writing process, perform an excerpt, and are good for quite a few laughs to go with their insights.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Ryan Rivas of Burrow Press joins Nick to talk about Orlando's growing literary scene and the community that has sprung up around central Florida in support of authors. Come for the words and stay for the sounds!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Victor Davila stops in to talk about art, teaching, Orlando's flag, and much more. He helps design some Bad Business Ideas, and we spend a lot of time talking about movie soundtracks as well. Listen up!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, a number of guests are in the proverbial house to talk about the 26th annual Orlando Fringe Festival. There's an interview with the festival's producer, Michael Marinaccio. Leesa Castaneda talks about writing and performing her first one-woman show. And the husband and wife team of Ana and Sam Hammersley get all up in your puns.
Julian and Rachel discuss the Arts in Odd Places festival, how Orlando has evolved, and more!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, John Hunter confesses to his candy obsession, throwing cow tongues at hockey games, and meeting Wayne Brady. He provides some scoop on SAK Comedy Lab, wades through several Bad Business Ideas, and much more!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Kristine Murtz provides some great perspective on hospice services, end of life transitions, and the opportunities for volunteers there. She's also been involved with pet rescue for some time, so she also runs the group's Pet Peace of Mind program, keeping pets and their owners together for as long as possible.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, we have Amanda and Emily. Stars of their own podcast and a monthly live show at SAK Comedy Lab, they join the show at the height of their power. Their 7am on a Monday morning power. It's early.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Chelsea Hilend joins Nick to discuss improv, trying to get people to come to the theater, and more. A graduate of both Rollins College and SAK Comedy Lab, she has done her fair share of performing in and around central Florida. Now the marketing and box office manager for Annie Russell Theatre, she gets to deal with the business side as she earns her MBA.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, we get serious about video games. Seriously. A mainly self-taught developer, Brian Luft is a composer and audio engineer who is working on an underwater game that can be played with your eyes closed. Not because it's so easy, but because the game is an audio experience that anyone can play, even people with visual impairments.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Bess Auer discusses how she went from being a teacher to a full-time blogger to a book author. That's not completely accurate of course, she's still a teacher and a blogger. It's all storytelling, and Bess is great at spinning good stories and drawing people in. We also go into detail on April the Giraffe, growing up in central Florida, and building communities.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Brendan Byrne from WMFE comes aboard to talk all things space, his podcast, and his path to public radio broadcasting.
Along with that, he ACES the pop quiz, chooses the best of the worst Bad Business Idea™, and generally is a great guest. Almost too great...
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Tony Brent! An accomplished entertainer, he's been part of Orlando's tourism scene for nearly 20 years. A Renaissance man, he's an author, magician, comedian, and much, much more.
Future TRAPPIST-1 exploration, his experiences that led to an anti-bullying stage show, and Bad Business Ideas™ gets mashed up!
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Haley Bischof is in the studio talking about publishing, what the Dutch are doing to help distracted walkers, and nostalgic musical moments.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Lindsey Thompson brings the sweet and the sour to the studio for a wide range of topics including how she has managed to build up lemonhearted.com, crying at Hamilton, and discovering Bjork in high school.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Ron Piccolo comes back to one of his alma maters to discuss his work with local nonprofits, the academic writing process, and improv.
Along with that, Black Sabbath makes an appearance, a solution for renting art from friends becomes clear, and we discuss travel as part of the college experience.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Jen Vargas bursts out of your chest and into your heart. Wait, that doesn’t work at all. But there are a lot of movie references, creative blocks, and musical ponzi schemes.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Darci Ricciardi both teaches and learns. She explains a little bit about choreography and a lot about minimalism (ironic). What does she learn? A lot about where rejected Skittles go. Maybe too much about them.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Marc with a C is a gentleman and a scholar in sharing some of his time and a lot of knowledge about the recording arts, his music, and the joys of vinyl.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Amanda Roche tells us about the herding of cats. In this case, very enthusiastic cats that love Orlando. Through her role at the Orlando Economic Development Commission, Amanda is tasked with finding central Florida’s social media cheerleaders - dubbed Obassadors - to help showcase what’s happening in the City Beautiful.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, Giuliana Rossi visits the studio bright and early in the new year. On the docket? Travel mostly, with a little time set aside for millennials in the workplace, UCF’s hospitality program, and how we’re doing in the zombie demographic.
On this episode of To a Certain Degree, get fired up with the Nature Conservancy’s Zach Prusak. Who is Zach? A comedy and improv fan? Sure. A lifelong learner and educator? Definitely. An ant guy? Most assuredly. And he’s also the Florida Fire Manager and Central Florida Conservation Program Manager for the Nature Conservancy.
Fire isn’t what he was expecting to get into, but it ended up being his calling. Learn more about how he got there, the ethics of violence during meetings, and zombie ants on this episode of TACD.