Bungalower and The Bus: Recent Episodes
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For episode 404, Jon's on vacation in Lake Tahoe so Gay Boyfriend Scottie Campbell steps in to grab a beer with Brendan at Sideward Brewing in The Milk District.This week's topics include our new Medical Marijuana Card sponsorship program, EDC, Winter Park buying up high profile property to make more roads, Orlando Fringe leaving Church Street, Gatlin Hall Brewing reopening as a new concept, and the discovery of a young man hiding in someone's attic. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For episode 403, Jon and Brendan head to Tim's Wine Market to hear some Ivanhoe Village history and about the upcoming Jingle Eve on November 23rd. This week's topics include a shooting downtown over Halloween weekend and the subsequent one-week curfew put in place by the mayor, a Disney employee who hacked the company's menu program, the reopening of some parking spaces under the interstate, and a bit of a heated exchange about homeless shelters in residential neighborhoods. This week’s episode was sponsored by Ivanhoe Village's Jingle Eve, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For episode 402, Jon and Brendan head to Parlor Doughnuts in College Park for a sweet breakfast. There's also a special snippet from Brendan's ridealong with Sherry Gutch in the new Ride DTO service.This week's topics include the State of Downtown, the return of YogaHigh at The Acre, a progressive art studio tour, a five-city bike ride, and the federal indictment of someone who lit a flare and threw it in the crowds at an Orlando City soccer game.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Orlando's Director of Placemaking, Sherry Gutch, takes Brendan on an adventure around Orlando's CRA via the new Ride DTO service - an on-demand rider service that will take you anywhere you need to go downtown for just $1. And while they're at it, Gutch shares the 411 on all of the big projects they have planned for downtown.
Watermark Publishing's Rick Todd chats with Brendan about the paper's 30th Anniversary, an exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center, and three decades of covering LGBTQ+ headlines in Central Florida. The exhibition features a retrospective of 30 of the publication’s most impactful covers, which illustrate the profound journey of LGBTQ+ history over the past three decades. Cover Story celebrates Watermark’s journey from a small paper advocating for increased visibility of diverse identities and issues into a multifaceted media company standing at the forefront of LGBTQ+ journalism in Florida.
For episode 401, Jon and Brendan go to the new chef's table experience at East End Market, The Neighbors, to try their awesome seasonal menu. Spoiler, it was awesome. This week's topics include an update on the Mayor's recent State of Downtown, a new blockbuster film being filmed in Orlando, first responders getting free pork, the return of Shaq/DJ Diesel, and Come Out With Pride.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For episode 400, Jon and Brendan go to the Southern Box Co. Food Hall in The Packing District to catch up after Hurricane Milton. This week's topics include TDT funds and who got 'em, a man suing the WWE for hearing damage, a Tampa Bay legislator who won't let us fix Robinson Street, a new 10-story hotel project downtown, and Kyle Rittenhouse.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 399, Jon and Brendan head to Twelve Talons Beerworks in the Milk District to grab a pint and gossip about the week.This week's topics include the closure of Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, a new Amtrak route connecting Miami to Chicago via Orlando, a new anti-homelessness law, and a Federal lawsuit against the City of Orlando from a group of downtown bar owners.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 397, Jon and Brendan run (not walk) to Smoke and Donuts to try their new Friday brunch service in the Milk District. This week's topics include a new ordinance that mandates 300 feet between nightclubs, a group of bars are suing the city for what they see as an "unfair tax," Gen Z hates the status quo, and Orange County is selling that unused Pulse Museum property.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 397, Jon and Brendan head downtown to check out City Art's Third Thursday and their first-ever Mural Festival. This week's topics include an update to Regina Hill's trial schedule, the closure of Pom Pom's Teahouse and the return of Kappy's Subs, Hammered Lamb threatening closure, and 4Rivers Smokehouse opening on Sundays now.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 396, Jon and Brendan are invited to a ghost kitchen in the West Lakes Food Company building in West Orlando. It's the home of dozens of restaurant-less restaurants selling their wares online, and we were invited by the incredibly delicious Prem Indian Cuisine.This week's topics include parking in Ivanhoe Village, flooding issues downtown, closure of Ethos Vegan, and more.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com, Orlando City Soccer, and Prem Indian Cuisine. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 394, Jon was out on I-Drive hosting the Just Call Moe Comedy Jam, so Scottie Campbell jumped in to co-host. A decision made easy when he learned we were recording at Coro Restaurant in Audubon Park.This week's topics include fake doctors, Dengue Fever in Lockhart, a gun scare at Magic Kingdom, Dubsdread celebration 100 years, and Barbarella.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 394, Jon and Brendan are craving Southeast Asian food and head to Sticky Rice, which specializes in Lao cuisine. If you've never been, you can enjoy lots of small plates to share with friends and family and you won't break the bank. This week's topics include a Winter Park commissioner's campaign manager getting in big trouble, the Mormon Chuch annexing 50,000 acres of land into the City of Orlando, more parking for MCO, Taste of College Park, and Orlando Pride keeps winning all the games, y'all.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 393, Jon and Brendan head to Ivanhoe Park Lager Haus on Orange Blossom Trail. We're not on the radio this week, so LOTS OF SWEARING! This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 392, Brendan is back from his trip to Canada so Jon and his boss, show layer Moses DeWitt, take him out for a coffee at the newly opened Qreate Coffee in Creative Village. This week’s topics include an invasion of Brendan's giant pigeons into downtown Orlando, Disney saying anyone who signs up for their streaming service cant' sue them, and more. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 391, Jon and Mike head to The Swirlery, a wine shop and tasting room in the SODO District. Owner and Sommelier Melissa J. McAvoy talk shop. This week's topics include the closing of EastWest Records, the closing of Credo Downtown and the sale of the "Triple Nipple" building in Parramore. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 390, Brendan takes Jon to Tactical Brewing for a beer ahead of Monday's Drag Bingo night. This week's topics include a massive meat recall, the death of the mayor's Labradoodle, the closing of Graffiti Junktion, and Seven Samurai.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 389, Jon is back from Hawaii and takes Brendan out to the newly opened Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails in the Mills 50 District. This week's topics include a Microsoft outage that could threaten Brendan's trip home, more Regina Hill updates (because she's crazy), Winter Park selling booze on Sundays, gopher tortoises, police review boards, and wildlife tearing shit up.This week's episode was sponsored by Lamp and Shade, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 388, Jon is in Hawaii enjoying those free trip vouchers he won at the Real Radio Poker Tournament and Mike Donohue is back with Scottie Campbell and a special guest to chat History Center and downtown arts. This week's topics include Taylor Swift trains, permanent nightclub restrictions, the passing of Pat Williams, the extreme gall of ex-commissioner Regina Hill, sportsball, and the closure of Dinky Dock Park in Winter Park.This week's episode was sponsored by Orange County Regional History Center, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 387, Jon and Brendan visit the boys at Forward/Slash in Winter Park to try their new mezcal/tequila blend. Spoiler alert, it was delicious. This week's topics include the return of 11 p.m. parking downtown, homelessness issues, Fringe clapping back at DeSantis, and curing loneliness in seniors with AI companions.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 386, Jon and Brendan head to the replica Juice Stand in the heart of The Packing District for a quick morning coffee. This week's topics include the living wage you need to make to live comfortably in Orlando, Maitland wanting to shut down its SunRail station, UP Orlando needs your help, and the governor is fast-tracking I-4 ultimate.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 385, Brendan is back from his cruise and in need of some carbs, so the boys head to Danilo's Pasta Bar in East End Market to check out one of the most popular chef's tables in town.This week's topics include the return of Blue Man Group, insane complaints filed by the former Pulse director before she left the organization, more Greek options, and watching fireworks from a swan boat. This week's episode was sponsored by the Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 384, Brendan is out on a cruise and Mike's subbing in. Join Mike and Jon as they head to The Nook in the Milk District to chat with some hot broads. This week's episode was sponsored by the Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 383, the boys are invited to visit the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in advance of their upcoming Pride-themed Sunset at the Zoo event on June 28. This week's episode was sponsored by the Central Florida Zoo, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include Governor DeSantis vetoing $1 billion of items from this year's budget - including funding for the zoo (no shade), the return of Perla's Pizza and their banana pepperoni pie, and a new Good Salt Restaurant Group opening in the North Quarter.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 382, the boys are invited to visit the new location of Lazy Moon Pizza in Maitland. And the pizza slices are just as big as the other two restaurants. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include fetish bunnies at Disney, heat domes, Orlando Fringe numbers, arrested 16-year-olds, and hacked Instagram accounts.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 381, Moses DeWitt joins the boys for a big fancy lunch at Tornatore's Restaurant in College Park. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include the 10-year anniversary for Tom and Dan, OMA's Instagram being hacked, the return of Kaka, and Rollins pitching something new for the old Winter Park Library building. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 380, Jon's away on a trip and Mike Donohue is back to fill in for him, along with @OrlandoPlantLady Tiffany Encarnacion and Orlando Street Team and professional dog walker, Vicky Goodall. The show was recorded at The Monroe after a fancy omakase dinner at Sushi Saint.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an update on Orlando Museum of Art, Camping World Stadium wanting to host The Jaguars, a runoff election for District 5, and the opening of the new Southern Box Company Food Hall.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 379, Jon and Brendan go to Nikki's Place for a quick and delicious soul food lunch.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include Lionel Messi skipping another Orlando City game, footage from a recent rally at Lake Eola, overwhelmed animal shelters, and drama at a local cookie shop.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 378, Jon and Brendan head to Domu at East End Market to hear about some new projects they have in the works and to enjoy some amazing Korean Fried Chicken wings. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include Domu Dynasty, a Pulse "tribute" in Osceola County, a campaign treasurer in Winter Park who's in trouble for paying kids to steal campaign signs, Advent Health helping a pregnant mom get married before the baby was born to preserve its eternal soul, increasing stormwater fees, and a bigger and better 3rd Thursday coming to downtown Orlando.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 377, Jon and Brendan were craving Philly cheesesteaks so obviously, they had to go to Cavo's Thornton Park to see Mark Cavallini.This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an Orlando City Soccer player who got ejected from a downtown bar, Disney hosting an exhibit of President George W. Bush's paintings, the approval of the highly contested toll road project in the middle of Split Oak Forest, and a judge denying Regina Hill's appeal for a rehearing. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Just south of Walt Disney World lies Celebration, Florida, a place heralded as an idyllic, all-American town built straight from Walt Disney’s imagination. Join Griffon Binkowski, a lifelong Celebration resident and Orange County Regional History Center educator, in an exploration of Celebration’s creation and unique history, accompanied by firsthand accounts about growing up in “The Town That Disney Built" at a Lunch and Learn on Friday, May 3, at noon.Binkowski joined Bungalower editor Brendan O'Connor for a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus" to discuss the topic.
For Episode 374, Jon and Brendan are invited to check out a beautiful showcase home in Winter Park as part of the upcoming Parade of Homes Orlando event, kicking off on May 4-12, during which Central Floridians can go on free self-guided tours of some of the best home builds in the region.This week's episode was sponsored by Parade of Homes Orlando, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include the concept of "Wishcycling," a new cannabis lounge in downtown Orlando, incentives for the Orlando Magic Entertainment District, Winter Park's first Black commissioner, and Parliament House opening two new locations.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
In honor of National Chicken Parmesan Day (April 19), we took attorney Moe Dewitt to Stefano's Trattoria in Winter Springs to record episode 375. Brendan was out of town, so Mike Donohue took over and subbed in. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 374, Brendan and Jon are joined by SoDo executive director, Misty Heath, to chat about the upcoming SoDo After Dark on April 20th at RockPit Brewing over a lovely dinner at Delaney's Tavern.This week's episode was sponsored by SoDo Main Street, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include a special election for District 5, the dip in Tourist Tax collections, a missing GOP director who was found trashing his Kissimmee hotel room, the future of Parramore, and the impact of ongoing road construction projects on local businesses. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 373, Brendan and Jon went to Kaya, the beautiful Filipino restaurant in the former Dandelion Communitea Cafe space in Mills 50 to celebrate their being named as a finalist in this year's James Beard Awards. Official show lawyer Moses DeWitt comes along too to try pancit for the first time. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include the suspension of Regina Hill from City Council, onePulse Foundation refusing to provide financial records to Orange County, an oil spill in Lake Ivanhoe, and a new food truck bar opening in Curry Ford West.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 372, Brendan and Jon head to the Kia Center to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game. There are only four games left unless they make the playoffs. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include the arrest of Commissioner Regina Hill, the loss of some big talent on Real Radio 104.1 FM, Pulse leaving another surprise bill for the county, and the resurrection of Black Bottom House of Prayer.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 371, Brendan and Jon were invited to visit Chima Steakhouse on Sand Lake Road. It's a beautiful new Brazilian steakhouse in the former home of Bonefish Grill and a must-visit, y'all. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include tips for your allergies, some incredibly serious allegations against Commissioner Regina Hill, Orlando's failing grade on walkability, city hall's new stance against food trucks, and Winter Park's first woman mayor!Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 369, Brendan and Jon head to the newly opened Mid Drive Dive in College Park and Mrs Busdeker, LeAnn, is along for the ride and she's got lots to say!This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an expose by Amanda Rabines for Orlando Sentinel on "How One Pulse Broke Orlando's Heart," a missing goat in Parramore, the new timeline for The Packing District's new food hall opening, a new restaurant concept by Kabooki Sushi's Henry Moso, and a vintage shop that sells clothes by the pound.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 369, Jon is back from Key West, finally, and the boys are invited to check out the new Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar in Winter Park Village - it's part retail, part fancy bar, and they have a pretty robust menu of small plates too. This week's episode was sponsored by Tommy Bahama, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include a new bill that will ban the homeless from sleeping on public property, the welcome return of the "no left turn" sign at Colonial and Mills, the somewhat unwelcome return of the BEEP Swan Shuttles in downtown Orlando, and the pending closure of Deadwords Brewing.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 368, Jon is BACK in Key West and Mike Donohue returns for a visit to the always-amazing Seito Sushi in Baldwin Park. Ask them about their family dining options and share with your friends.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an Avian Flu alert for Lake Eola, a bomb threat at Orlando International Airport, the Satanic Temple trying to hang out at Florida schools, a lawsuit from a Winter Park family against the city for shooting a family member at a wedding, and tree clones coming for your jobs.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 367, Jon is in Key West and Mike Donohue fills in as the boys head to the first-ever Jeremiah's Italian Ice location in Winter Park to chat about their Leap Year promotions - because, frog!This week’s episode was sponsored by Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an explosive 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season prediction, updates on an urban art project under the interstate, a pop-up lamp sale downtown, a possible extension on the nightclub moratorium, and the upcoming Leu Gardens Plant Sale.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 366, Brendan and Jon were invited to try a new Tex-Mex restaurant in Winter Park called Superica, where they saw the biggest portion of short ribs they've ever seen. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an upcoming audit for Visit Orlando, a spike in syphilis in Orange County, a dump fire in Lake Fairview, and Duncan Mcquire's no-good, totally shitty, bummer of a week. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 365, Brendan and Jon are invited to Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen to help celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras and the Winter Park's restaurant new seasonal disco-inspired menu and decor.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include an update on that OnlyFans mom who was banned from picking up her kids from their private Christian school, Mayor Demings trying for the Transportation Tax again, Taylor Swift threatening to sue a UCF student, and a new donut shop coming to College Park.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 364, Jon's on vacation in Michigan so Mike Donohue fills in to chat all things Orlando with Brendan. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include a pissed-off mother who was banned from picking up her kids at their Christian private school because of her OnlyFans ad on her car, updates on the Epic Universe Park, a woman who threatened to pee on a flight to Philly who could have been Mike's mom, and a massive influx in coyotes in the State of Florida.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 363, Jon and Brendan head to The Acre Orlando a bit earlier in the week for YogaHigh, the new event series Bungalower Media has launched in partnership with Cookies Cannabis. This week’s episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include two young dorks who got arrested for driving almost 200 mph on the Turnpike, Tourist Tax decisions, and houses of macaroni.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 362, Brendan and Jon are invited to visit Brewlando, Orlando's largest brewery, with their friends from Orlando Science Center who are hosting their annual Science on Tap Beer Festival at Loch Haven Park this Saturday. This week’s episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This week's topics include a name change for the soccer stadium, IKEA bringing back their Swedish restaurant, financials at Orlando Museum of Art, and opinions on bike lanes.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 361, Brendan and Jon head to Lake Mary to check out The Vineyard Wine Co., a fancy wine restaurant that their friend Big Rick works at. Along for the ride is the official show lawyer, attorney Moe DeWitt. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This episode includes an update on the newly passed Disorderly Conduct Ordinance in Orlando, a proposed ban on cruising in the left lane on the highway, and Dunkin' Donuts being sued for an exploding toilet.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 360, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor were invited to join local restaurateur, Thomas Ward, at his flagship restaurant, Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa in Mills 50. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This episode includes a story about human remains found by Walt Disney World, a new Florida Bill to fight cashless transactions, new seating options at Exploria Stadium, and a new home for Blue Bamboo.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 359, Jon is out of town enjoying a vacation, so Brendan invited his partner Scottie Campbell, his work husband Mike Donohue, and his girlfriend Victoria Goodall to talk about the top headlines of the year in the cramped Bungalower office.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 358, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor are joined by local photographer and man about town, Jim Hobart, at the College Park Gallery in the heart of College Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Downtown Orlando, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This episode includes a brief discussion on the Savannah Bananas and their similarities to the Harlem Globetrotters, Orlando's consumption of marijuana, a restaurant owner being sentenced to Federal jail for not paying employment taxes, and the suspension of the BEEP autonomous shuttle program.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
The Orange County Regional History Center recently unveiled some enhancements to its core exhibitions, which have been on display since the museum opened in 2001. The improvements include increased bilingual content, more accurate and appropriate language, and the addition of new interactive components.Throughout the fourth floor of the museum, visitors can now explore the language of some of Central Florida’s native people, the Timucua. Captivating animations projected across the exhibition’s skyscape share the history of centuries of conflict across our state. A hands-on interactive invites museumgoers to activate a large screen demonstrating the science of how sinkholes occur, and how they may have even had an impact during the time of the wooly mammoth.
For Episode 357, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor head to visit their old friend Rob Bair at his restaurant Sodough Square in Winter Park. They make Detroit-style pizza!This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.This episode includes an update on Plaza Live, a code update that will help Orlando Police push homeless people off of downtown streets, a new name for the Amway Center, and racketeering from an Orlando restaurant.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 356, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor go grab a cheeky pint from The Castle Irish Pub in College Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Topics include One Pulse Foundation having to pay a grant back to the State, The Plaza Theater being fined $5,000 for hosting a Christmas-themed drag show with kids in attendance, the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, and DPAC opening a new live music venue downtown. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 355, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to dine at the new Talkin' Tacos restaurant in the SoDo District before heading over to RockPit Brewing, all while chatting about two blockbuster events taking place this weekend - Light Up SoDo at the SoDo Shopping Plaza and Krampusfest in The Milk District.This week’s episode was sponsored by The Milk District and SoDo Main Street, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.Topics include Grandma Party Bazaar, a super contagious illness spreading among dogs across the state, an update on the OnePulse Foundation, the end of the 2023 Hurricane Season, and Bob Carr being slated for redevelopment.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 354, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to visit the Central Florida Zoo for a special tour of this year's amazing Asian Lantern Festival. This week’s episode was sponsored by the Central Florida Zoo, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.comTopics include the official launch of the holidays in the City Beautiful, the dissolution of OnePulse Foundation, a Cool Job Alert at Crealde School of Art, City Hall leasing a long-ignored corner lot in downtown Orlando, and the return of KrampusFest to the Milk District.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 353, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to College Park and grab a pizza from Pizza Bruno and wash it down with some tasty craft beers at Freehand Goods. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.comTopics include Pink giving away banned books on her concert tour in Florida, Orlando Museum of Art being counter-sued by former director Aaron de Groft, the expansion of the problematic semi-autonomous BEEP shuttle program, and the stepping down of OnePulse Foundation's executive director. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 352, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to check out the newly opened Gravity Taproom in the North Quarter near downtown Orlando. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.comTopics include Orlando City making it to the MLS Cup Playoff Conference Semifinals, EDC weekend, Orange County Animal Services being overwhelmed with too many surrendered dogs, local election results, the return of Festival of Trees, and a new collab restaurant project by East End Market alums Freehand Goods and Hinckley's Fancy Meats.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 351, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to Brother Jimmy's BBQ at Icon Park to try out the awesome brisket everyone is always talking about. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.comTopics include a flat tire that caused the evacuation of a Disney monorail, local celebs buying into Orlando City Soccer ownership, OnePulse Foundation giving up on building a museum, big changes for some downtown venues, and new owners for Goff's Ice Cream on OBT. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 350, Brendan is out of town, so Jon hangs out with Mike and Moses DeWitt of the DeWitt Law Firm and JustCallMoe.com. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the JustCallMoe.comTopics include the sale of Pulse Nightclub, a crash in Baldwin Park, sports betting in Florida, Me's Jury Juice beer, a new retail incentive for Downtown Orlando and the return of the Orlando Magic. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 349, Jon takes Brendan out for an omakase dinner at Juju, the sister restaurant to Disney Springs-adjacent Susuru. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the pending sale of Pulse Nightclub, Visit Orlando's recent lobby for Tourist Development Tax dollars, OPD phasing out its mounted patrol unit, and a developer who wants to build a surf park in west Orange County.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 348, Jon's back from his European adventures just in time for his birthday, so Brendan and Mike take him out for a night of excessive fried chicken sandwiches. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the recent rejection of an appeal put forth by the State of Florida to put a stay on the injunction against the Protection of Children Act ahead of Come Out With Pride next weekend, some spicy commissioner headlines abroad, the constitutional right to hunt and fish, this weekend's solar eclipse, and the Return to Joylands Invitational Beer Fest. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 347, Brendan and Scottie head to The Courtesy Bar in Winter Park to see their seasonal bar takeover, Nightmare on Orange, and to try some of the new cocktails. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include Orlando Magazine's "Most Powerful People" issue, Orange County tax dollar allocations, new Winter Park budget, Canadian smoke invading Florida, and DoveCote moving out of downtown. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 346, Brendan and Scottie Campbell head to Parsons Xtreme Golf to learn all about their fancy big store (the only one in Florida) before heading to Ole Red for some beers and some live music.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include Disney spending big bucks on their parks over the next 10 years, a Florida Republican driving the charge to bring back the Bear Hunt, the Mayor's State of Downtown address, free parking downtown, and more.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 345, Jon and Brendan saddled up at Hourglass Brewing in the Hourglass District for a couple of cold beers and some German food from Schnitz and Giggles.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a certain soccer player not making it to this Sunday's game against Orlando City Soccer, a legal battle between two local airports, the closure of a 100-year-old social club, and free coffee. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 344, Jon and Brendan head over to The Current in College Park, an awesome new fish and seafood restaurant by Sanford-famous Mike Smith. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include kennel cough at the Orange County Animal Shelter, mural commissions downtown, the state of Sanford, Brightline finally launching, and a new food pantry at Valencia College.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 343, official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt is back on the show dispensing legal wisdom to the masses and the boys take him to Tuffy's Bottle Shop in Sanford ahead of the upcoming Moe DeWitt Comedy Jam on Friday, September 15.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include UCF being in hot water over an awful social media post, Hurricane Lee, exploding Teslas, vampire-centric event seasons, and Fazoli's.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 342, the Ben Laube Homes boys are back and Jon and Brendan take them to the newly opened Primrose Lanes in the Milk District to eat that $15 hot dog everyone is talking about. This week’s episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the Native American blessing allegedly protecting Tampa from hurricanes, Brightline delays and SunRail expansion, defaced murals and big mural commissions.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 341, Jon is out on a last-minute family trip and Mike Donohue is back to fill in. This week's show was recorded at the Game Room Social Club in the former Lizzy McCormack's space in downtown Orlando.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the recent crash of the new (arguably)autonomous shuttle, Magical Dining, wonky scaffolding, the first restaurant to lose their late-night bar permit, feuding I-4 developers, and iconic businesses going up for sale.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 340, Jon and Brendan hung out in Fairvilla Megastore on Orange Blossom Trail ahead of their "Back to School" event celebrating the return of their in-person Fairvilla University workshops.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include wonky scaffolding downtown that's led to the closure of Orange Avenue and a number of adjacent businesses, Orlando Museum of Art suing former director Aaron De Groft for his role in the "Basqui-not" exhibition, autonomous hot boxes, and an opera inspired by Cocaine Bear.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 339, Brendan's STILL on vacation in Canada so Jon took out Bungalower's Strategic Partnership Director, Mike Donohue, for a beer at Nora's Sugar Shack to catch up on what's happening in The City Beautiful.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 338, Brendan's on vacation in Canada so Jon invited Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel's resident food critic, out for a drink at Digress Wine in College Park.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Orange County Library System is currently celebrating 100 years of service in Central Florida and as part of its ongoing festivities, it will be hosting an event with acclaimed authors and culture-movers, Neil Gaiman and Art Spiegelman, on November 6, 2023. And it’s open to the public.
New York Times bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, is responsible for creating some of the best stories in the past few decades, including American Gods, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and The Sandman series of graphic novels. He’s won a dragon’s horde of awards including the Bram Stoker, Nebula and Hugo Awards, and the Heart of the Mountain, and his work has been adapted for film, television, radio, and stage, and he was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.
Art Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, Breakdowns, and In the Shadow of No Towers, and is an outspoken champion of comic books and freedom of speech. His work, Maus, was the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize and details his father’s experiences surviving the Holocaust.
Brendan O'Connor sits with local librarian and Neil/Art stan, Silence Bourn, to chat about the upcoming event and what it means for the library system to host such big literary names.
For Episode 337, Jon and Brendan head to the iconic roadside sandwich shop, Kappy's Subs, in Maitland, to hear about a special new project they're working on.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Orange County Library System, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Brendan's adventures at the recent Sam Smith concert, the return of the Pro Bowl, a recent police raid of former Orlando Sentinel managing editor Jane Healy's home, and the formal adoption of a scooter program at City Hall.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 336, Jon and Brendan are back at Deadwords Brewing as part of their ongoing radio residency at the brewery.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a new brunch service at the brewery, the recent State of The Milk event, the extension of a moratorium on new nightclubs in downtown Orlando, the pending opening of Primrose Lanes, and the sale of the infamously vacant Hoods Up property on Bumby Avenue.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 335, Jon and Brendan decide to hit a patio and enjoy the beautiful weather at the Eden Bar at Enzian Theater in Maitland.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, Downtown Orlando, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the closure of The Coop restaurant in Winter Park, awards for a downtown theater venue, a golf tournament pub crawl in Thornton Park, and a new seafood restaurant in Thornton Park.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 334, Jon and Brendan head to Persimmon Hollow Brewing to check out the new menu created by Cholo Dogs, the Mexican hot dog vendors that have taken over the brewery's kitchen.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a new law that has made a number of out-of-state driver's licenses invalid in Florida, brain drain at local universities, the largest gas station in the world coming to Ocala, plumbing issues at Motorworks Brewing, and the return of a popular vegan food festival to downtown Orlando.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 333, Jon and Brendan are back at their ongoing residency at the beautiful Deadwords Brewing, which is about to launch brunch service sometime in early July. Along for the ride is the official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, Orlando City Soccer, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a former Full Sail student just sentenced to three years in prison for participating in the Capitol Riot, a new 8-acre pool that's cleaned by magnets, malaria in Florida, and the top applications for this year's Tourist Development Tax dollars.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 332, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit an amazing new venue in Maitland called "Permanent Vacation." The island-inspired rum bar is adjoined with Copper Rocket and it's reservation only, so plan ahead if you want to check it out!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Downtown Orlando, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include approaching tropical storms with broey names, rich people suing rich people, bursting shortages, dangerous Orlando neighborhoods, a local dude who tried to make a quick buck from Amazon, and LED lights turning purple.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 331, Jon and Brendan skip the beers and head to Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream in Audubon Park to grab some ice cream and chat about the week's top headlines.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Downtown Orlando, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include an Orlando Police officer who is facing charges for fleeing an officer and avoiding a speeding ticket, a new German restaurant opening in downtown Orlando, a LYNX bus driver who lost control and crashed near the courthouse, and some big renovations planned for Howard Middle school in Thornton Park.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 330, Jon brings Brendan to his new favorite Mexican restaurant, Quesa Loco, on Fairbanks Avenue next to Mediterranean Deli. Special guest, Biggie, from Deli Fresh Threads, shows up too!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a happy ending for a juvenile black bear that found its way to Lake Eola Park, Lionel Messi joining MLS, mosquito warnings, and Beefy King's upcoming anniversary.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 329, Brendan and Jon decided to hop around Ivanhoe Village, carefree and feeling fine. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include hurricane season 2023, a giant rotten seaweed blob full of flesh-eating bacteria, rodeos and barrel racing, and onePulse Foundation drama. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
On this episode of "Bungalower and The Bus," co-host Brendan O'Connor chats with Travis Puterbaugh, from the Orange County Regional History Center's Brechner Research Center about Orlando's long history with sports and some of our more famous defunct sports teams. Curious to hear more? Be sure to check out the History Center's upcoming lunch workshop, Lunch and Learn: The Orlando Who, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at noon. You can participate virtually or in-person for $5, or opt-in for a lunch provided by Publix for $14. Lunch needs to be ordered by 9 a.m. Thursday, June 1 to qualify.
For Episode 328, Brendan and Jon were invited to try some of the dishes at the newly-opened Pigzza in Mills 50. It's an Italian-ish restaurant owned by Thomas Ward, of Pig Floyd's, who sits in with the boys to chat about his new concept. This week’s episode was sponsored by the Orange County Regional History Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the recent State of the City, an overhaul of Orange Avenue in Ivanhoe Village, a local burger restaurant suing the State of Florida, and the opening of the long-awaited Mongolorian BBQ on Colonial Drive. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 327, Brendan and Jon head to Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors to check out their new Breakfast Club service which is a new happy hour from 7 a.m.-noon Monday to Friday and features half-off select liquors. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include Disney's canceled campus plans in Lake Nona (because of the governor), a lawsuit against a local restaurant, a new climbing gym in the Packing District, and autonomous shuttles in downtown Orlando. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Rare Earth opened their retail location in Orlando's trendy Ivanhoe Village neighborhood Spring of 2022. with a focus on products from the Earth., like precious gems and minerals that have an educational and holistic focus. They also have home decor, organic soy-based candles, soaps and incense, clay and gemstone jewelry, organic cork handbags, men's gifts, and more! Many of their vendors are women-owned and minorities, committed to giving back to local communities.Get to know the married couple behind this fun local shop!
For Episode 326, Brendan and Jon are invited to Forward/Slash, a new distillery and blending house that just opened in Winter Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Forward/Slash, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include an update in tourist numbers from Visit Orlando, a millionaire's dream to bring a baseball team to Orlando (but not with his own money), an expensive roof for a local stadium, a fired Florida principal that got a trip to Italy to look at "pornographic" statues, and bagels.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 325, Jon is back in town and the boys head to Double O's Coffee, a delivery-only coffee shop that just opened in the North Quarter near downtown Orlando. This week’s episode was sponsored by Double O's Coffee, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a local restaurant owner heading to jail for failing to pay over $2 million in payroll taxes he collected from his staff, onePulse Foundation walking away from the nightclub property and building a memorial somewhere else, and the start of the new downtown bar permit. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 324, Jon is out of town so Brendan hauled his gay boyfriend Scottie out to try some drinks at a new Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktail joint in downtown Orlando, High T.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the sad conclusion of Bear Watch 2023, Disney suing the governor, a plane crash at the Executive Airport, Come Out With Pride facing some hard decisions in the face of a new bill, and the closing of Harry Buffalo on Church Street.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 323, Jon and Brendan head to Freehand Goods in College Park to grab some cold beers on the patio and some food from Pizza Bruno next door. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include recent laws targeting drag queens, Record Store Day, accidental emergency alerts, and the new Brightline terminal.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Ever wonder what happens before a big project get developed in Central Florida? Cliff Alejos and Sean Hickman of Burkett Engineering chat with Bungalower and The Bus co-host Jon Busdeker about what goes into a building project and the world of civil engineering consultants.
For Episode 322, Jon and Brendan were invited to a media night at the new Proper Orlando "listening lounge" in downtown Orlando. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include more updates on the Reedy Creek hullabaloo, Basqui(not)news from the FBI, a James Beard Foundation event, a new distillery coming to RockPit Brewery, and some vegan business. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Filmmaker Brendan Hall has a documentary called “Out There: A National Parks Story” screening at this year’s Florida Film Festival and Brendan had a chance to have a quick phone chat with him about his work, his jet-setting ways, and an upcoming trip around the actual moon, ahead of the screening. His film documents a 10,000-mile road trip he took with his childhood best friend on the 100-year celebration of the creation of the National Park Service and the people they meet along the way. "Out There: A National Parks Story" will screen during the festival on Sunday, April 16, at 6:15 p.m. and again on Thursday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m. Give this bonus episode of Bungalower and The Bus a listen, y’all, and get ready to hear about wooly mammoths, temporary Burning Man architecture, and sunsets in Montana.
For Episode 321, Jon and Brendan head to Orange Blossom Trail to try St. Vic's Smoke Shack in the up-and-coming Packing District, just west of College Park.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the departure of Barbara Poma from onePULSE Foundation, UCF's recent TikTok ban, updates on the Mongolorian Barbecue in Mills 50, more Michelin guide stuff, and dinosaurs.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 320, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the folks at Smoke and Donuts in the Milk District, so they brought the official show lawyer, Moe DeWitt to come out too. This week’s episode was sponsored by Florida Groves Music, Art, and Cannabis Festival, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, the DeWitt Law Firm, Downtown Orlando, and Smoke and Donuts.Topics include an interview with the chef/owner of Smoke and Donuts Ian Russell, a sit-down with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to chat about the upcoming #407Day in downtown Orlando, they also chat about the current burn ban in Orange County, updates on the Reedy Creek/Disney hullabaloo, Funding issues for Visit Florida, a new "listening lounge" opening downtown, and Shaquille O'Neal's new fried chicken restaurant. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 319, Jon and Brendan decide to do an Ivanhoe hop-tour and visit Thirsty Topher, Ziggie's Pizza, and Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. ahead of this weekend's Half-toberfest celbrations. This week’s episode was sponsored by Florida Groves Music, Art, and Cannabis Festival, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include an update on that Plaza Live/drag queen debacle (where apparently nothing lewd happened), the new bar ordinances that were passed by city council, the closing of a popular taco shop, and the state of downtown development. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 318, Jon and Brendan head back to Deadwords Brewing for their monthly radio residency there and to sample some tasty noms from pop-up vendor, Deans Oyster Bar (which is there every other Thursday, opposite Trivia Night). This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Florida Groves Music, Art, and Cannabis Festival, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a new climbing gym coming to Apopka, the nation's top Allergy Cities (Orlando came in 8th), and some upcoming development projects. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 317, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the newly opened Park Avenue Tavern in Winter Park's Hannibal Square, with their friends from Ben Laube Homes. This week’s episode was sponsored by Park Avenue Tavern, Florida Groves Music, Art, and Cannabis Festival, Credo Conduit, Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include navigating insurance when buying a home, the disassembly of the Orlando FreeFall ride, the results of a Downtown Safety Survey care of City District Main Street, and the motivation behind the broken windows at local gay club compound, Southern Nights.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 316, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the newly opened Formaggio and Friends, a wine and cheese market that we first told you about on Bungalower.com back in September 2022. This week's episode was sponsored by Formaggio and Friends, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include an update on Tourist Tax dollar spending, crime at 55 West, the closing of Walgreens downtown, adding more lanes to the 408, and all the crazy events happening this weekend in downtown Orlando. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and the best-bet events to attend that weekend.
For Episode 315, Brendan's out filming his new tv show with Very Local, so Jon calls in his friend Shannea Akins from Nikki's Place to tap in and chat all things local. This week’s episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include hog jaws and turkey necks.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
On this Bonus Episode of Bungalower and The Bus, co-host Jon Busdeker talks to Jarrod Dillon, the President of Business Operations at Orlando City Soccer Club. The team recently hosted an event called "Orlando Made" to highlight the new, local food vendors at Exploria Stadium. Busdeker and Dillon talk about the new vendors and the upcoming soccer season.
For Episode 314, Brendan and Jon were invited to join the team at Nourish Coffee Bar and Kitchen at the Center for Health and Wellbeing in Winter Park to sample some of their yummy, and super-healthy, dishes. This week’s episode was sponsored by Winter Park Health Foundation, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include Universal Studios snubbing their noses at Disney and upping pay for their workers, a bus driver shortage, a man who fought a bobcat to save his dog, a new Florida bill that will outlaw rent control policies across the state, and a new docuseries on the XFL.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 313, Brendan and Jon head to Nude Nite, a nude-themed art show full of nude art. Nude!This week’s episode was sponsored by Nude Nite Orlando, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a Neo Nazi couple that were arrested ahead of an attack on the Baltimore power grid (the boy lived in Orlando), super bowl predicting animals at the Science Center, a proposed surcharge on downtown liquor sales, the governor's escalating war against drag queens, and a new lobster roll restaurant opening downtown.Cover photo by Michael Lothrop (@tipsophoto).Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 312, Brendan and Jon were invited to visit the Milkhouse Social in the Milk District to try some of their new menu and cocktails and they did not disappoint. Holler at official show attorney, Moe DeWitt, for coming along as well. This week’s episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a woman who catfished a local Holocaust survivor out of millions of dollars, a 72-year-old woman who was locked in the courthouse for three whole days - by accident, talking about who is up for local election this year, the loss of a popsicle shop, and a Go Fund Me for a local chef and friend of the show. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 311, Brendan and Jon head to Deadwords Brewing as part of their ongoing radio residency there, and to help hype up their upcoming 1-Year Anniversary Week celebrations.This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include the passing of the first reading of two new ordinances that will change how bars and nightclubs operate in downtown Orlando, a new sports team, and the upcoming Beerlympics at RockPit Brewing.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 310, Brendan and Jon were invited to check out a Beauty and The Beast-themed pop-up bar in the North Quarter but it wasn't their chipped cup of tea. So they walked up the street to Reyes Mezcaleria for some tacos and fernet.This week’s episode was sponsored by The CBD Shoppe - Oviedo, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include big changes for the downtown nightclub scene, inflation and egg costs, our upcoming beer festival, YMCA's new rate structure, and Park Avenue Tavern in Winter Park.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 309 Jon and Brendan were invited to dine at Pizza Bruno - College Park to try some new dishes, including delicious ricotta gnocchi, fried garlic knots, and tahini ice cream.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include UFO sightings on West Colonial Drive, problems at the airport, DeSantis and his Disney takeover plans, hurricane-driven gentrification, and XFL.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 308, Jon's back in town and the boys head to The Hen and Hog restaurant in Winter Park to see what Chef AJ Haines is cooking up at his new space.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include drunk drivers, ICON Park's most recent wheel-shaped hiccup, a missing girl who wasn't really missing, tie-dye parties, the sale of St. Matthew's Tavern in Mills 50, and the reopening of Winter Park Fish Co.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 307, Jon's out of town for the holidays so Brendan's gay boyfriend and forever pinch hitter, Scottie Campbell, is back on the show to hold things down and keep it real. This week's show was recorded at Deadwords Brewing.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Deadwords Brewing.Topics include the death of the world's greatest soccer player, Pele, winter storms stranding thousands of travelers in Orlando, Bungalower's most-read stories for 2022, drag show protests, and the disappearance of food carts downtown.Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 306, Jon and Brendan take official show lawyer Moses DeWitt to the newly opened Otto's High Dive in the Milk District and have a chat with co-owner Giovanni Fernandez about his team's vision for the space.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Downtown Orlando, and the DeWitt Law FirmTopics include a polar vortex overtaking the country, NYPD officers moving to Florida in droves, a drunk driver who crashed into Hideaway Bar, drama between a coffee cart owner and the City of Orlando, and a new Filipino ice cream shop. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 305, Jon and Brendan head to Leu Gardens to experience Creative City Project's Dazzling Nights installation. This week’s episode was sponsored by La Jetee Perfumery, the Orange County Regional History Center, Enzian Theater, Ben Laube Homes, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include a Texan lost doggy that was found in an Orlando hotel, Gen Z's not being able to solve our employment woes, Elon Musk being a super petty person, the passing of a local hero, and the Mayor's State of Downtown address. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 304, Jon and Brendan were invited to preview the newly renovated Bosendorfer Lounge at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Ben Laube Homes, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include school immunizations, a fire at a fireworks warehouse, Disney workers demanding more pay, police chiefs riding dirty in golf carts, saving a mosaic mural, carpooling with strangers, and fluffy pancakes. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 303, Jon and Brendan head to an Orlando Solar Bears game at fancy rink-side table seating! This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, SoDo Main Street, and the DeWitt Law Firm.Topics include red tide, eco-tunnels, the end of boat rentals, sustainability, Nancy Alvarez, illegally dosing wedding guests, biking dinners, Cafe Linger, Starbucks, and more. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For Episode 302, the boys head to The Courtesy Bar to check out its annual "Miracle on Orange" pop-up.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include places to watch the FIFA World Cup, the closing of P is for Pie Bake Shop, a new Filipino restaurant moving into the former Dandelion Cafe and a new 25-story tower coming to downtown Orlando.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For the 301st episode, the boys went to check out this year's Asian Lantern Festival at Sanford's Central Florida Zoo.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a Florida Man who was arrested at EPCOT for being too drunk (which happens), Amazon drivers delivering during hurricanes, Orlando Police trying to return phones that were stolen during EDC, and the closing of the first (and last) Radio Shack in Orange County.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For the 300th episode, the boys invite their forever plus ones, LeAnn and Scottie, to join the show and have a chat about the past 5.7 years of radio-making goodness.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Connect Ford, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include surviving a hurricane, a weekend full of special Events, the closure of the Spanish-language newspaper "El Sentinel," and the failure of the Transportation Tax initiative.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
Rachael Kobb from the Orlando Economic Partnership discusses the One-Cent Transportation Tax initiative that is currently on the ballot for the November 8 election.
There is currently no dedicated funding source for Orange County transportation projects but if passed, the new tax could collect roughly $600 million a year to fund transit projects, roads, safety measures, and new technology infrastructure related to transportation.
Head to MoveOrangeCountyForward.com for more information.
For the 299th episode, the boys head to The Woods in downtown Orlando, which was recently purchased by new owners.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include an upcoming street brawl with full-armored fighters on November 13, Californians taking over the rental market in Florida, and another addition to the ever-growing Cock Block in Winter Park.
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For the 298th episode, Jonis back in town and Moe DeWitt comes too. This week's show was recorded at The Heavy in Winter Park during our Bizarre Bazaar Halloween market party.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include cheap flights to Michigan, angry skateboarders and the Under-i revisions, a new taco restaurant downtown, and a new lawsuit against the (probably fake) development, Vertical Medical City.
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For the 297th episode, Jon's still out on vacation, so Brendan and the boys from Ben Laube Homes headed over to Southern Nights and The District Dive in the Milk District.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include digital twins, attempted robberies at the Magic Mall, home sales dropping, and weed stores at Circle K gas stations.
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For the 296th episode, Jon's out on vacation, so Brendan's gay boyfriend Scottie Campbell tagged along to Taste of College Park and Whippoorwill Beer House and Package Store in the Milk District.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Hurricane Ian-led car shortages, ghost postings, the insurance market, Orlando City in the playoffs, McQueens Social Lounge, and Placemaking.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For the 295th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Deadwords Brewing for the second in a three-month residency, where they’ll be hanging out on the first Thursday of each month.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Hurricane Ian updates, rich people in space, more donuts and pizza, Taste of College Park, Camp Pickle, and a Satanic film that Enzian hopes to screen this weekend.
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For the 294th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Wally's Liquor to record the show early ahead of the hurricane.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include life after death, Hurricane Ian, a knife museum on OBT, Banksy, and a ghost at Rollins College.
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For the 293rd episode, Jon and Brendan saddle up at the newly opened The Classic - Thornton Park, which opened up next to Burton's Bar, to try the new menu of smashburgers and other goodies with Scott Wilson from Ben Laube Homes.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Ben Laube Homes, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the drama around possible changes in nightclub and restaurant definitions, another shooting in downtown Orlando, kayak operators being kicked out of Blue Springs Park, and the return of block parties to Wall St. Plaza.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.
For the 292nd episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit Ole Red on International Drive where they met the super wonderful Chef Mark and toured the restaurant/concert venue that's owned by Blake Shelton.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the drama around the new Orlando Connect video surveillance network, a new dog park/bar in downtown Orlando was just told they can't have dogs inside, there's a new "blending house" coming to Winter Park, and Gatlin Plaza is getting a cheese shop.
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For the 291st episode, Brendan has the plague so Jon and Moe get together to hold down the fort!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm.
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For the 290th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Deadwords Brewing for the first in a three-month residency, where they'll be hanging out on the first Thursday of each month.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Basquiat drama updates, a new park in Parramore, a TikToker who got caught doing something naughty in Disney World, Dancer's Royale winning a national award, and an update on the Under-i project in downtown Orlando.
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For the 289th episode, Jon and Brendan tied on their skates and hit the rink at Semoran Skateway for a night of rollerskating and fun!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include injured soccer players, OMA updates, parking minimums downtown, pop-ups, and baguettes.
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For the 288th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to dine at City Works in Disney Springs, and had some amazing duck nachos and beer flights.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a new digital market platform, travel delays across the country somehow being Florida's fault, apartment lobbies suing Orange County to stop the rent cap vote in November, and Sandwich Week in the Milk District.
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For the 287th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to The Wellborn in downtown Orlando, a beautiful historic property tucked away in a corner under the 408 overpass.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes.
Topics include the new curfew for teens at CityWalk at Universal, the City's recent crackdown on downtown drinking establishments, rent ordinances going to the county election ballot, shakeups at the Sugar Mill, and boy bands.
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For the 286th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to Deadwords Brewing on OBT, after enjoying a special screening of Brendan's new television show, "Restaurants on the Radar" on Very Local.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the future of SunRail, security checkpoints in downtown Orlando, donut design competitions, the closing of Lizzy McCormick's, and a new concept by a Top Chef winner.
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For the 285th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to Gatlin Hall Brewing just south of downtown Orlando on the edge of Bell Isle and Edgewood to grab a cold beer and some meatballs.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Orlando City Soccer heading to the US Open Cup Final, the return of XFL, angry Winter Park residents (a favorite topic), and bagels.
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For the 284th episode, Jon and Brendan head to a new cheese monger in Winter Park called Simply Cheese.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include an update on the (allegedly/probably) fake Basquiat paintings, who designed the kits for Arsenal, Nake Cowboy getting $90,000 from Daytona Beach, (alleged/probably) problems at local Amazon warehouses, and the return of Magical Dining.
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For the 283rd episode, Jon and Brendan head to Kabooki Sushi with the official show lawyer, Moe DeWitt!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include nursing shortages, dog thefts, leadership changes at Leu Gardens, the closing of Earth Fare (again), a new 4 Rivers downtown, and more taco restaurants.
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For the 282nd episode, Jon and Brendan head to Mia's Italian Kitchen on International Drive to enjoy their three-course $33 Bite30 menu before it ends on July 10th. And along for the ride this week is none other than Scooter Magruder, a famous online sports fan, comedian, commentator, and creator.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include overly-ambitious plans to save the world, the recent Fourth of July stampede at Lake Eola, how to get money to pay for your event downtown, and toxic oysters.
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For the 281st episode, Jon and Brendan head to **Dolce Thornton Park by Lake Eola to check out their new intimate restaurant and dessert bar and fill their faces with cheesecake ice cream cones, maple bacon cupcakes, and all-day breakfast items.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Dolce Thornton Park, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include FBI-seized Basquiat paintings, a pastor caught masturbating at Starbucks, Orlando City heading to the Open Cup semifinals, a shootout at Mall at Millenia, and a local meningitis outbreak.
Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.**
For the 280th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Bandbox, Orlando's first spirit-free speakeasy tasting lounge and bottle shop, in Ivanhoe Village, where they meet Byron the proprietor to chat about the concept. The episode also features an interview with Jerry Ross, the president of the National Entrepreneur Center, to chat about their new BizLink Orange platform - a one-stop shop for people looking to open a new business or start a non-profit in Orange County.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the National Entrepreneur Center, The Bandbox, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include rising food costs, drama at Winter Garden's Garden Theatre, bloodthirsty raccoons, Mexican poke, on donuts on OBT.
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For the 279th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit Isabella Morgia Di Vicari, the amazingly charismatic co-owner of The Meatball Stoppe over by Goldenrod. They do way more than just meatballs, so be sure to scroll down to see everything we tried there.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include angry vegans, drama at Orlando Pride, Arts Ecology Studies funded by the DeVos family, free frozen custard, and Bad Ass Burgers.
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For the 278th episode, Jon and Brendan head to The Pinery to record the show ahead of a special event they hosted to promote their new book, "100 Things To Do in Orlando Before You Die," with their friends at Epic Paddle Adventures, who specialize in amazing paddleboard tours around Central Florida. Every attendee walked away with some great memories and a copy of the book.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include angry vegans, drama at Orlando Pride, Arts Ecology Studies funded by the DeVos family, free frozen custard, and Bad Ass Burgers.
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For the 276th episode, Brendan O’Connor meets up with the boys from Ben Laube Homes at the Gay Days Expo on International Drive. Jon was sick and couldn't make it. Womp-womp.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include local FBI investigations, hurricane season, bounce houses, lawsuits that made the government help manatees, and Pride Month.
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For the 276th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker meet up with the show's official lawyer, Moe Dewitt, at Ziggie's Pizza in Ivanhoe Village.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a local reality show all about Florida-friendly yards, where to get free meals for your kids this summer, drone delivery service, and a sushi bar with no chairs or seats.
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For the 275th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker meet up with their friends from Ben Laube Homes at one of Orlando's oldest watering holes, Whiskey Lou's, in The Milk District.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, the Heroes Hope Network, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include an update on Mad Cow Theatre, sports ball updates, Brendan's new drag career, and hot SWAT officers.
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For the 274th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker head out of bounds again and over to The Yardery in Sanford to meet their buddy Big Tim Murphy for some tasty barbecue.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a new slogan for Orlando, gay firefighters, fish kills, the reopening of Taste of Chengdu, and a fancy new bar in downtown Orlando called The Bellhop.
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For the 273rd episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to try Tin and Taco's new sister restaurant concept in the SoDo District, SoDough Square, which specializes in Detroit-style pizza.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the reason behind Kim Kardashian's recent visit to Orlando, the demolition of a downtown 7-Eleven, an Italian restaurant banning children under 18, and the convoluted reason behind the two-year closure of a Milk District live music venue.
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For the 272nd episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker head out of downtown and over to Winter Springs to try out the newly-opened self-pouring beer venue, Perfect Pours.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Perfect Pours, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the recent passing of longtime karaoke queen DJ Di, the return of the Love Bug plague, a new coach at the Orlando Solar Bears, mystery helicopters crashing into Lake Apopka, Reedy Creek, and the Vegan Hot Dog Cart shacking up with Sly Fox.
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For the 271st episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to dine at the always-fantastic Luke's Kitchen in Maitland with their pals from Ben Laube Homes.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the recent success at the 4/20 Dinner and a Movie event, an upcoming book signing of "100 Things to Do in Orlando Before You Die," the dissolution of Disney's Reedy Creek, road development in a nature preserve, and a tour you can take of Cuban sandwiches in Tampa.
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For the 270th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out at Orlando Brewing with owner John Cheek and Misty Heath, the director of the SoDo Main Street, to chat about where the brewing is moving to and the upcoming SoDo After Dark event on April 23rd.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include more bars moving out of downtown Orlando, new concepts by Team Market Group, Foxtail expanding its Winter Park store, and more drama out of ICON Park.
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For the 269th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to celebrate Orange Blossom Brewery's 20th Anniversary at Se7enbites in the Milk District, where they were showcasing a special collaborative beer inspired by one of the restaurant's desserts.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include updates on the drama over at Mad Cow Theatre, New York looking for Floridian refugees, a dust-up at the City District downtown, a new plant-based burger shop opening in Mills 50, and the new home for Barbarella now that it moved out of downtown Orlando.
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For the 268th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker sit down with the boys from Ben Laube Homes to chat about The Brix development at The Packing District.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes.
Topics include updates on that new food hall project in The Packing District, a what's up downtown, rich people in space, and much more.
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For the 267th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker join longtime friend of the show, Grizzlee Martin, at The Copper Rocket in Maitland for a beer, where he hosts a weekly karaoke night every Friday.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include Orlando Pride not letting their supporters say "gay," Milk District storefront crashes, a local ice cream shop chain going cashless to fight crime, and another new pizza restaurant coming to College Park.
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For the 266th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker put on their green duds and head to the ShamRock the Block Street Party for St. Patrick's Day in Thornton Park.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include pandemic goblins, feral rabbits attacking Azalea Park, curfews, rich people in space, and people being mean in the comments.
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For the 265th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game at the Amway Center by their old friend Justin Stamper from "Zombie House Flipping."
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the Russian Ballet, the death of a 12-foot gator, strawberry shortcake, the sale of Wall Street, and secret food menus.
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For the 264th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker keep it simple and head to Sideward Brewing for a cold beer and a yummy sandwich. Hilarity ensues.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include wild pigs that are invading Clermont neighborhoods, drunk airplane pilots, Basquiat, block parties, and Wall Street shakeups.
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For the 263rd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker meet their friends from Ben Laube Homes for a beer and a Reuben at The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes.
Topics include tips on how to buy a home in this market, escaping to Iceland, Parramore Main Street, more restaurants in the Cock Block, and the opening of the newly completed I-4 Express Lanes.
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For the 262nd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to College Park to visit Jim Hobart of MacBeth Studio in his new photography studio and gallery to hear about his amazing Legacy Life Project.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the insane spike in rents, the Unwritten Rules of Orlando according to Reddit, the Barbie Malibu truck, a woman on a suitcase evading police and pooping in cars, and magic skunks that know too much.
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For the 261st episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to Art's Sandwich Shop on OBT. It's almost 50 years old this year so they invited JP Lambiase of YouTube's Hellthy Junk Food to come and check it out.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the merger of Spirit and Frontier, Kelly Slater, deer with COVID-19, fertilizer rules, and the new "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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For the 260th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head to the grand opening of the new Ava MediterrAegean in the former Luma on Park space on Park Avenue and Moe DeWitt, the official lawyer for the show, comes along too.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include the new Cadbury frog, what our State Bird should be, who should take over SunRail when FDOT gives it up, Nazis, a historic midwife, and people who hate pantsuits.
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For the 259th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out with Scott Wilson and Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes, at the newly opened Lake Nona Wave Hotel.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes.
Topics include how Jon Busdeker doesn't know what fast food is, the state of the Orlando housing market c/o our friends at Ben Laube Homes, Red Tide, Elon Musk blowing up the moon like a Tik Tok video, and cars crashing into Milk District retail shops.
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For the 258th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to have some beers with the SoDo District peeps at Rockpit Brewing to chat about their upcoming Beerlympics on February 5th.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and SoDo Main Street.
Topics include the brewery Jon Busdeker hates the most, the City's fight against noise and crime in downtown Orlando, how College Park is not getting a new Lazy Moon, and Orlando Beer Week.
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For the 257th episode, Brendan O'Connor is feeling MUCH better and takes Jon to Savoy Bar Orlando to see some go-go boys and try some of their food - they have food!
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include a new orchestra at AdventHealth comprised of doctors and nurses, Bob Saget's hyper-local death, former president Donald calling DeSantis a coward, and Orlando Weekly selling their headquarters to a lobbyist group.
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For the 256th episode, Brendan O'Connor has COVID and makes Jon Zoom in for this week's show.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm.
Topics include skyrocketing COVID rates (including one of our hosts), power going out at Magic Kingdom, digital twins, and a famous guy who makes videos of himself eating pizza everywhere he goes.
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For the 255th episode, Jon Busdeker is out of town for a holiday vacation so Brendan O'Connor and Scottie Campbell head to the newly opened Deadwords Brewing for some pizza and a beer and invite along Bungalower's new Director of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Donohue.
This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater.
Topics include drama at the airport, Mad Cow Theatre pulling a Jedi mind trick on the City of Orlando, the most-read stories of the year on Bungalower.com, and a lot of sassy clap backs.
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For the 254th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor are off the radio and hanging out with their friend Sam Gardner from Florida Citrus Sports at the Gnarly Barley to chat about the upcoming Bowl Games over a fried chicken sandwich.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater.
Topics include everyone's least favorite transformer, Omicron, Jail versus army service, restaurant closures, and TikTok ghost kitchens.
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For the 253rd episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the super fancy and fun La Jettee perfume shop in Ivanhoe Village to hang out with owner Joey Todd and his adorable dog, Lulu.
This week’s episode was sponsored by La Jetee, DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater.
Topics include cold cases, people jumping out of Disney rides, Mad Cow funding, and a new brewery opening in Parramore.
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For the 252nd episode, Jon Busdeker takes Brendan O'Connor out for a romantic dinner at The Outpost in Maitland and their favorite third wheel, Moe DeWitt, tags along with a film crew.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater.
Topics include manatee feeding programs, the death of a Publix heiress, Full Sail getting special treatment, and a looming cream cheese crisis.
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For the 251st episode, Jon Busdeker meets up with Brendan O'Connor after he volunteers at a bartending fundraiser at The 808 in Thornton Park.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the SoDo Main Street's upcoming event "Light Up SoDo."
Topics include night mayors, a new German theme park, and Viking Christmas dinners.
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For the 250th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were incited to check out the newly opened Black Rooster Taqueria location in Curry Ford West and ate everything on the menu.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the topics include increasing prices at the Dollar Tree, the possible suspension of the state fuel tax, an update on a stolen dog, and the transformation of a Steak 'n' Shake into a pot shop.
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For the 249th episode, Jon Busdeker is replaced by guest host Scottie Campbell, who takes Brendan to one of his favorite spots, The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the best dessert in the world (which is in Baldwin Park), sixth-grade school brawls, and a new food hall that just opened in Ivanhoe Village.
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For the 248th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the newly-opened North Italia restaurant on Restaurant Row on Sandlake Road.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, the Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and Enzian Theater and the topics include Texans punching Universal Studios employees, Scooters getting slower, and Orlando City making it to the playoffs.
This episode also features an interview with the organizers behind The Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art, The Council of 101.
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For the 247th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to attend a special dinner hosted by the James Beard Foundation at Reyes Mezcaleria.
(Photo by Steve Arceo)
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include violence in downtown Orlando, Only Fans volunteers, and Mad Cow losing its home in downtown Orlando. This episode also features an interview with Swirlery Wine Bar and the Heroes Hope Network ahead of their upcoming Vino and Vets event on November 13th.
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For the 246th episode, Jon Busdeker is on vacation so Brendan replaced him with John Rife from East End Market (for the evening), and they chatted all about the future of food halls and what's up in his world.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the lack of school bus drivers, supply chain issues, and the sale of the historic Sorosis Woman's Club in Lake Eola Heights.
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For the 245th episode, Jon and Brendan go check out the $35 all-you-can-eat family meal deal at Mia's Italian Kitchen. Get whatever you want; pasta, wood-fired pizza, 1-lb meatballs, the list goes on.
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include civic tests for college students, murals downtown, and public spaces downtown.
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For the 244th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out the new Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall hub and they got to meet every single operator there - be sure to check out our interview video on our Instagram!
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the Top 5 ZipCodes for real estate searches, a crane collapse by AdventHealth in Ivanhoe Village, and the pushback that A La Cart is getting from Orange County on a second location they're trying to open.
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For the 243rd episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out the new Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall hub and they got to meet every single operator there - be sure to check out our interview video on our Instagram!
This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the Top 5 ZipCodes for real estate searches, a crane collapse by AdventHealth in Ivanhoe Village, and the pushback that A La Cart is getting from Orange County on a second location they're trying to open.
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For the 243rd episode, Jon and Brendan sit down with the Vice President of the SoDo Main Street with some new friends from TownePlace Suites by the Orlando Regional Medical Center.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street District, DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include an update on the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando following last month's fire, the new Poet Laureate at the City of Orlando, a new automate dumpling restaurant, and a donut delivery service involving a murderous clown.
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For the 242nd episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to judge some competing restaurants at the College Park Rotary Club's Taste of College Park event. So they did!
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include Orlando Weekly selling their headquarters at the historic Tinker Building, Visit Florida wanting more money (no news there), Cox Media laying off tons of local talent, Sportstown selling to new owners, and a downtown projection park.
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For the 241st episode, Jon is out of town celebrating his anniversary (happy anniversary, Jon!) so Scottie Campbell is back to fill his shoes! Brendan and Scottie head to Oviedo Oktoberfest to slam back some 'fest bier and oompa until the sun went down.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a local business owner saying he won't force his workers to get a vaccine because God told him not to, a new rooftop sculpture garden in downtown Orlando, and somewhat of an update on what's happening at The New Standard in Winter Park.
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For the 240th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to the delicious and wonderful and fantastic Tabla Indian Restaurant, located on Park Avenue, Winter Park, and bring along guest co-host, Katie Johnston from Pulptown.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a sudden fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the new downtown location of Orlando Museum of Art getting a special rooftop garden, and the closure of Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que and the bacon-less Wendy's in Ivanhoe Village.
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For the 239th episode, Brendan heads to Jon's house because Jon was up all night hunting gators with the Orange County Sherriff's office.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a man getting tased after twerking in the rain, a rapper naming a local charity on his baby registry, and new COVID-19 protocols for DPAC.
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For the 238th episode, Brendan and Jon headed over to The Monroe in Creative Village with Moe Dewitt to eat some ribs and rap about the news.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include Joe Rogan getting COVID after an Orlando performance, Tesla autopilot crashes, a master plan for OBT, and a standing sushi bar coming to Mills 50.
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For the 237th episode, Brendan and Jon headed over to Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Winter Park to eat some sweets and invited Bungalower's official dentist, Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental, to tag along and keep them in check.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include full morgues, Only Fans, Harry Styles hating Freedom, and Orlando's Fire Chief being arrested for "alleged" assault. Allegedly.
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For the 236th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to sample the new happy hour menu at the newly-opened Ivanhoe hot spot, The Pinery.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the City of Orlando's new ticket raffle, Only Fans scrapping their porn content, multiple local arts leaders leaving their posts, and Whiskey Lou's adding fried chicken and scrapping smoking.
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For the 235th episode, Brendan and Jon went to Christo's for some greasy spoon breakfast and a chat.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the hullabaloo over at Mad Cow Theater, interstate billboard art, a man who tried to sell a home that wasn't his, and an update on some Ivanhoe Village developments.
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For the 234th episode, Brendan and Jon head on over to "Noodle Night" for some tasty "noods" at a pop-up hosted by Le Ky Patisserie and Kai Asian Street Fare at Hourglass Social House. Delicious.
This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the recent sale of Holy Land Experience to AdventHealth, python hunting, snake invasions, Spirit Airlines, and mashed potato beer.
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For the 233rd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to hang out at The New Standard ahead of their upcoming Grateful Dead tribute week, Daze Between, which is part of a nationwide series of concerts supported by Jerry Garcia's family and family foundation.
This week’s episode was sponsored by The New Standard, the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include a new home or Parliament House in downtown Orlando, an update on Orlando's Fashion Square Mall, new art museums, and the closing of a downtown Irish pub icon.
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For the 232nd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to have a soak at the newly opened My Beer Spa (Website) on International Drive, where guests get to relax in tubs full of beer, enjoy an infrared sauna, and round it all out with a roll in the hay.
This week’s episode was sponsored by My Beer Spa, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Enzian Theater. The topics include labor shortages, funding for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, grant money for downtown events, and a lizard invasion.
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For the 231st episode, Brendan and Jon were invited back to visit The Axe Trap in Winter Park to meet their new chef, try some new menu items, and discuss some of the upcoming events and initiatives at the popular axe throwing/fancy lounge space located on the former Booby Trap property.
This week's episode was sponsored by The Axe Trap, Moe DeWitt Law Firm, and Enzian Theater. The topics include COVID updates, Gerber babies, hotel expansions, and news about RusTeak in College Park.
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For the 230th episode, Brendan and Jon head to The Cheba Hut in East Orlando to enjoy some super tasty weed-inspired "toasted" subs and some cold beers.
This week's episode was sponsored by Treadwell Farms, Moe DeWitt Law Firm, Enzian Theater, and Orange County Library System. The topics include national window shortages, Colonial Lanes, trees falling on historic homes, and post-pandemic business districts.
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Jammie Treadwell of Treadwell Farms, has been involved in Florida-based agriculture her entire life. In fact, her family has lived in Florida since before the Civil War and they have been farming and living the #PlantDaddy life for generations. Her grandfather was even instrumental in founding the Apopka Foliage Festival, which helped to establish Apopka as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World."
The Treadwells have converted their operations to growing hemp and creating small-batch, organic, artisanal hemp products now and they're changing the game for local farmers.
We had a chance to sit down with Jammie to chat about her family, her business, and the plant at the center of it all just in time for National Hemp Month.
For the 229th episode, Brendan and Jon head to Mason Jar Provisions in Thornton Park to check out the new pork skin chicken wings and nacho smashburgers.
This week's topics include UFOs, puppy mills and rabbit hills, Cool Job Alerts, and red tide.
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For the 228th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to visit SOCO Thornton Park, a restaurant that specializes in high-level Southern comfort dishes.
This week's topics include masking policies in Orange County schools, the possible departure of OPD chief Orlando Rolon, a contentious cigar lounge in Ivanhoe Village, and leftover Girl Scouts cookies.
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For the 227th episode, Brendan and Jon head over to Eola General for some bagels and natural wine on the patio in Lake Eola Heights.
This week's topics include updates on Pulse events, COVID-19 news and what that means for Orlando, and much more.
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For the 226th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursdays Art Party.
This week's topics include PETA barbecuing a "dog" in downtown Orlando, Florida Cup coming to Camping World Stadium, and some news about pizza.
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For the 225th episode, Jon is back and he brought his mom along for a visit to Tactical Brewing in Baldwin Park.
This week's topics include new policies on sidewalk dining, a vampiric hedge fund purchasing our local paper of record, the return of the tourists, and OCLS being named "Library of the Year" in Florida.
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For the 224th episode, Jon is out on vacation and Scottie "Short Bus" Campbell is subbing in on a visit to the Art and History Museums - Maitland for their latest exhibition, "On Seeing Segovia."
This week's topics include an update on the latest City official that Brendan managed to piss off this week, crazy dogs that don't know when to call it quits, the intrepid reporting of WFTV's Karla Ray, and the loss of Domu Wings.
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For the 223rd episode, Brendan and Jon get to hang with the lovely Moses DeWitt at the new Orlando Meats in the Ravaudage development.
This week's topics include relaxed CDC mask guidelines, swan-stealing weirdos at Lake Eola, the sale of Orlando City Soccer, and a new pizzeria collab by Stasio's and Pig Floyd's.
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For the 222nd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to hang out with Bruno Zacchini at Pizza Bruno with some of the folks from the Curry Ford West Main Street.
This week's topics include DeSantis pandemic moves, a guy that was banned from Disney for drinking from water features, an update on the Austin's Coffee hullabaloo, and more!
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For the 221st episode, Brendan and Jon decided to go visit our pals at Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. and grab a cold beer and some tasty treats in the beer garden.
This week's topics include new gambling rules, self-driving helicopters programmed by an Orlando company, a new place to get sexy men bathing suits in Mills 50, and BOGO BBQ sandwiches at 4 Rivers.
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For the 220th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to throwback som beers at the newly-opened Big Storm Brewing in the Amway Center.
This week's topics include the two-day reopening of the Holy Land Experience, parking meter data breaches, labor shortages at restaurants, and more.
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For the 219th episode, Brendan and Jon head to The Axe Trap/Remedy Coffee + Buzz in Winter Park to meet the owners, throw some axes, and hang out with our favorite lawyer, Moe DeWitt.
This week's topics include vaccines, Earth Fare, and beer spas.
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For the 218th episode, Brendan and Jon stumbled over to the Hourglass Social House in the Hourglass District for a special noodle pop-up hosted by Le Ky Patisserie, Leguminati, and Orlando Meats. Our guest co-host on this episode was Justin Stamper from A&E's "Zombie House Flipping."
This week's topics include hemp farming, a new brewstillery in Parramore, new coffee shops, and more.
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For the 217th episode, Brendan and Jon head to Bao's Castle to hang with John and Mauricio from Orlando Brewing to chat anniversaries, future moves, and the upcoming SoDo After Dark event on April 24.
This week's topics include Brendan's cold (totally not COVID), award-winning nuns, Orlando Sentinel, crying basketball stars, and open-pit BBQ restaurants.
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Bungalower and The Bus co-hosts Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor venture over to Tornatore's Pizzeria in College Park to chat about all the happenings in Orlando. The restaurant is celebrating its 12-year anniversary this weekend. Also, Jessica Pawli joins the duo to chat about Southern Fried Sundays.
For the 215th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to Jinya Ramen Bar to check out some new dishes like the Tonkotsu Curry Tsukemen dipping noodles with pork curry broth. Delicious!
This week's topics include an "Farewell" from news giant Carl Hiaasen, new bar openings downtown, theater popping-up in Fashion Square Mall, and a Cool Job Alert to be a TikTok chef!
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For the 214th episode, Brendan and Jon are hanging out in a fancy courtyard on Park Avenue after enjoying the new Cappy Hour at Barnie's Coffee and Tea in Winter Park.
This week's topics include an update on the Austin's Coffee hullabaloo and our White Castle Crave Mobile event on March 19th.
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For the 213th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Perla's Pizza in Ivanhoe Village to chat with Chef Michael Collantes about his restaurants and his crazy banana pizza.
This week's topics include an update on Carlotta's Culture Park and an upcoming event featuring the White Castle food truck, starving manatees, and a PETA protest against slave monkey labor.
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For the 212th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit Rachel's North in Casselberry. Ryan Manning, the chef behind MX Taco in the Milk District, has taken over the kitchen there and is really leaning into the fine dining nature of the infamous steakhouse. It was delicious. Check our website for the photos.
This week's topics include an update on our recent Mayhem on Mills wrestling event in our pop-up space "Carlotta's Culture Park" in the Mills 50 District, later start times for Orange County high school students, an update on the former Orlando Sentinel property in downtown Orlando, and a delay on the White Castle ghost kitchen launch.
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For the 211th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the newly-opened, completely revamped and relocated, Outpost in Maitland. The owners moved out of College Park and opened a bigger and better concept north of Orlando and, gurl, it is something special.
This week's topics include updates at Orlando Sentinel, a possible scholarship program for descendants of the Ocoee Massacre, fancy new interactive maps, and a new brewery coming to the Milk District.
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For the 210th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to hang out at The Commission Beer Chamber on Curry Ford where they sampled some tasty craft beers, listened to some great music, and ate some Fluffy Tacos (check the video on our Instagram - @orlandobungalower).
This week's topics include a dust-up at a local election in Winter Park, banana pizza, a new crowd-sourcing microloan app, and a fun new pop-up series we're hosting in the Mills 50 District.
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For the 209th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to hang out with the SoDo District Main Street's president at Rockpit Brewing with the dudes behind the awesome space and brews.
This week's topics include 90,000 missing public school students, a new 330-unit apartment building planned for Parramore, and a new housing project for LGBTQ+ (Alphabet Mafia) youth in Lake Eola Heights.
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For our 208th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors for some tasty brews on the patio.
This week's topics include the withdrawal of the Henderson Hotel project in Winter Park, a new program to recruit students to the Orlando Police Department via school, and the 2022 Special Olympics.
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For our 207th episode, Jon and Brendan check out the newly-opened AC Hotel and its beautiful Sky Bar on the 18th floor of the SunTrust Center at Church Street. If you come during happy hour (sunset) you can enjoy $3 beers.
This week's topics include whether non-residents should be able to get vaccines in Florida, new ghost kitchens downtown, the inauguration, and a beef bus at Lake Eola
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For our 206th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Eola Wine Company in South Eola to check out the new space. New owners took over the popular wine bar last year at the beginning of the pandemic and carried out some great renovations.
This week's topics include Trump-loving manatees, contentious hotels, and a revisited brewery design in the Parramore neighborhood.
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For our 205th episode, Jon and Brendan head to the back patio at the newly-opened Lobos Coffee Roasters in Audubon Park. The cafe now occupies a former Marathon gas station in the heart of the district.
This week's topics include the state of downtown Orlando and a survey that wants to know how you feel about it, the sale of a downtown historic property, and a local restaurant group that's leaning into the whole "Ghost Kitchen" life.
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For our 204th episode, Jon and Brendan keep it simple and head to Jon's house to record in the backyard by the fire pit to watch some owls and chat about the year.
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For our 203rd episode, Jon and Brendan head over to Haos on Church, the new restaurant/performance venue owned and operated by Blue Star and Kress Restaurant. They also happened to be there for the first burlesque performance in the new space but mum's the word on that one. Check out the photos of their delicious dinner below.
Special shout out to this week’s sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 202nd episode, Jon and Brendan eat and drink their way through some awesome Hourglass District businesses.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 201st episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out Rodizio Grill on International Drive, where the waiters are super handsome and walking around with big skewers of meat. Delicious.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 200th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out Winterfest over at the Orange County Convention Center and then finished off the night at kosher Grill on International Drive.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 199th episode, Jon and Brendan headed over to Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe to check out their fancy pineapple old fashioned - everyone's talking about them.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 198th episode, Jon and Brendan sprawled out on the patio at Digress Wine and had more than a few beers by Ravenous Pig Brewing.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 197th episode, Jon and Brendan decide to skip a week of germs and head to Jon's house again like the good old days.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing, Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and the Orange County Library System!
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For our 196th episode, Jon and Brendan head back to The Local College Park to check out the new podcast podium the owner just installed and to have more burgers than their doctors would be happy about.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing, Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and the Orange County Library System!
Topics this week include the new design at Kabooki Sushi, drag queen bingo nights at Persimmon Hollow, the preservation of Split Oak Forest, and a new lakefront hotel project in Winter Park.
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For our 195th episode, Jon and Brendan head to The Wellborn for some drinks and tasty dishes with Doug Baaser, who will be hosting a new series of Bungalower Bingo nights starting on Tuesday, November 3 at Persimmon Hollow Brewing by Lake Eola.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing, Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and the Orange County Library System!
Topics this week include an update from Janney Roofing about their local charity initiatives, an update on Parliament House closing this Sunday, and much more.
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For our 194th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Shaker's American Cafe and pigged out on breakfast quesadillas and cinnamon roll pancakes. You need to check them out if you haven't and feel free to bring them a little salt and pepper shaker to donate to their expansive collection.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and Orange County Library System!
Topics this week include a spat between city commissioners, flying squirrel smugglers, a Stark Trek-themed dinner and a movie/beer release at Ravenous Pig, and much more.
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For our 193rd episode, Jon and Brendan camped out on the newly-opened patio at Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. in the bottom floor of Eo Inn by Lake Eola.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing and Orange County Library System!
Topics this week include the recent passing of beloved local activist, drag queen, and amazing human, Miss Sammy/Sam Singhaus, OUC phasing out coal power, Yelp adding a "Racist Behavior Alert" to business profiles, and a new 6-month socially distant event series at Dr. Phillips.
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For our 192nd episode, Jon and Brendan visited Vines and Forks, the eatery in the back of The Wine Barn in Winter Park, to have some wood-fired pizza, great vino, and some killer chicken wings. Typical Thursday night stuff.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing, Orange County Library System, and the WUCF Fun Run!
Topics this week include a class action lawsuit against Lockheed Martin for allegedly contaminating soil and groundwater near their Sand Lake Road facility, a new relationship between Steven Spielberg and the Holocaust Center, and the temporary shutdown of Regal Cinemas across the country.
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For our 191st episode, Jon and Brendan visited Finnhenry's in downtown Orlando to check out the Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria kitchen takeover and to mow down on some Mama Ling Ling Thanksgiving Sandwiches.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors; Janney Roofing, Orange County Library System, and the WUCF Fun Run!
Topics this week include the recent Disney layoffs, a new strategy by the City of Orlando to measure racism, and Orange County toughening up on parking enforcement.
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For our 190th episode, Jon and Brendan head to Aardvark Beverages to check out the new layout and menu and are flabbergasted by how good everything is. Holler at the brisket sandwich.
Special shout out to this week's sponsors, Janney Roofing, Orange County Library System, and the WUCF Fun Run!
Topics this week include racist school names, pot-smoking parents that don't care they're in their underwear on their kid's Zoom calls, and an upcoming beer collaboration with Ravenous Pig Brewing called "Klingonberry Blood Ale."
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For our 189th episode, Jon Busdeker is back in town with his new horse and ready to rumble. Brendan and Jon head to Hard Rock Cafe Orlando to check out their new Hard Rock Festival 2020 prix fixe menu which has weird new stoner food like "macaroni and cheese French fries."
Special shout out to this week's sponsor, Janney Roofing, a local roofing company that exists to give back to people who need help around the world.
Topics this week include playgrounds reopening, Universal Studios opening two haunted houses this weekend, new restaurant openings, and much more.
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For our 188th episode, Scottie "The Body" Campbell is back to fill in for Jon Busdeker as he's out of town collecting a horse for his wife, and the boys are at 1803 Pizza Kitchen in Audubon Park.
Topics this week include changes in Mills 50, a new pour-it-yourself craft beer bar, and an event in the Milk District where people just scream at the sky and go home.
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For our 187th episode, Jon and Brendan went to The New Standard in Winter Park to eat all of the octopus salad and pork belly they could fit in their tiny little bodies.
Topics this week include a new patio at Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors, parklets downtown, and a new curbside pick-up initiative in Winter Park.
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For our 186th episode, Jon and Brendan went to American Social to try their Smashburger and to talk about all the top Orlando headlines.
Topics this week include shakeups at Visit Orlando, recent restaurant closures, and a new hemp cafe in the North Quarter.
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For our 185th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to The Ravenous Pig to enjoy some happy hour prices with their Bungalower Buddy Keychains. Bungalower Buddy Keyholders can get happy hour prices and menus at any time of the day if they show their fancy keychain too.
Topics this week include angry vegetarians, Orlando City Soccer letting fans back in the arena for games, and open container ordinances and how Orlando should totally pass one.
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For our 184th episode, Jon and Brendan go and have a cold beer at The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village. The inside seating is closed but they've expanded their outdoor seating and you'll feel like you're at a socially-distant tailgating party.
Topics this week include bars losing liquor licenses, Orlando Sentinel moving out of its longtime home, and a local vegetarian restaurant wants to unionize.
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On this week's show, Faiyaz Kara is filling in for Brendan while he recoups from surgery and is recorded at Nora's Sugar Shack in Ivanhoe Village!
Bungalower Buddy Keyholders get $1 off any bottle of $9 or more, can buy a glass of $8 house wine and get their second glass for $6, $1 off all draft beers, $1 off six-packs priced $12 or more, can buy three cigars and get the fourth for half-price, and buy a six-pack get two free beer glasses while supplies last.
For our 182nd episode, Jon and Brendan go hang out at The Lounge in Winter Park. It's a private clubhouse for boys with really expensive toys and only cool people can get in ... but for some reason they got in anyway.
Topics this week include the sex demons, aliens, and sushi burritos.
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For our 181st episode, Jon and Brendan go hang out with the craft cocktail makers over at The Matador in Ivanhoe Village - which just extended a really great deal for Bungalower Buddy Key Holders, which you can scout out at bungalower.com/support-us/.
Topics this week include the new City of Orlando budget, Social Distancing strike teams, and the insane new boundaries for Orlando's newest Main Street District.
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For our 180th episode, Jon and Brendan go check out one of the larger patios in town at Reyes Mezcaleria in The North Quarter downtown.
Topics this week include a mask-free party in Windermere, NBA stars who don't like the food at their Orlando bubble hotels, and more restaurant news than you can shake a salty donut at.
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For our 179th episode, Jon Busdeker is back in town and and takes Brendan to Kraft Azalea Gardens, one of the prettiest little parks in the area.
Topics this week include a maskless party in Windermere, Parliament House is filing for bankruptcy protection, and Taco Bell Cantina is delaying the opening of its downtown location.
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For our 178th episode, Scottie Campbell is back filling in for Jon Busdeker while he's off buying his wife a horse in South Dakota. That's a true story.
Topics this week include what you can learn from Typhoid Mary, an urban farm in The Packing District, and a new brewery going into the Amway Center.
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For our 177th episode, we cozied up in the rocking chairs on the print porch of the Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park, fresh after a rainstorm with a chorus of frogs in the background.
Topics this week include the new "Black Lives Matter" street mural that was installed on Rosalind Avenue, restaurants stepping back their opening plans due to the coronavirus, and new restaurant openings as well to even it all out.
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For our 176th episode, we saddled up at Ten 10 Brewing for a nice cold pint of locally-brewed beer and conversation. Everyone was wearing masks and we were able to be socially distant at their fun new tables made out of barrels outside on the sidewalk.
Topics this week include the contentious "black gates" in College Park, the Orange County mayor's new executive order to wear masks in public, and a handful of new businesses that are opening in The City Beautiful despite the pandemic.
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For our 175th episode, we saddled up at the newly-opened Eden Bar ant Enzian Theater which has finally been allowed to screen movies again under Phase 2 of Florida's reopening.
Topics this week include our new Bungalower Buddy Keyholder program, alleged sexual harassment at local restaurants, and all the people who yelled at Brendan in the last few days.
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For our 174th episode, we enjoyed a dinner of fried catfish from Nikki's Place in Parramore, which has been in business for over 70 years.
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For our 173rd episode, we recorded the show at Quantum Leap Winery, which is located at 1312 Wilfred Drive on the edge of the Ivanhoe Village and Mills 50 Main Street Districts.
This week's topics include the recent announcement that Disney World is reopening in early June, the scrub of the Dragon launch, and how Brendan is trying to find a van to buy so he can paint a unicorn on it.
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For our 172nd episode, we recorded the show at Maffrey's in Ivanhoe Village, a new shop that specializes in good goods and pieces with stories like women-owned businesses, and buy one-donate one models. A great new addition to Orlando's retail scene.
This week's topics include how to get tickets to our drive-in movie series, libraries, and more.
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For our 171st episode, we recorded the show in Albert Park in the heart of College Park on Edgewater Drive.
This week's topics include an upcoming drive-in movie series were hosting with Enzian Theater, people who are getting way too upset about having to wait for their bagels and biscuits, and Brendan goes off on privileged communities not having to wrap up their public exercise equipment.
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It's the year 2020 and we're all holed up in our homes trying to eat our way through a pandemic. It's only natural for Brendan and Jon to want to call home and talk to their mommies.
Happy Mother's Day everyone! Be safe and call your moms.
It's our 170th episode and it happens to fall on Mother's Day weekend so we take the chance to catch up with our mommies to ask them some hard-hitting questions on what it was like to raise two wonderful gentlemen.
We also get to chat about the opening of the state under Phase 1 of Governor DeSantis's order, tacos, rage rooms, and who can eat what where and why.
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Our 169th episode was recorded in Dartmouth Park in College Park.
The reason for this week's photo is because it captures a word that Jon couldn't remember. It's a funny. We're making a funny. Just like Splinter from Ninja Turtles.
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Our 168th episode features our new "Orlando Voices" segment showcasing voice messages from our listeners about how they're doing in this pandemic.
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Our 167th episode features our new "Orlando Voices" segment showcasing voice messages from our listeners about how they're doing in this pandemic.
We also get to share a rendition of an old song about The Dinky Line train that used to run between downtown Orlando and Winter Park.
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Our 166th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Lake Ivanhoe Park in College Park.
Have your own pickup picnic by calling your favorite restaurants, arranging takeout, and hitting them all up in one afternoon. They could use the love right now.
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Our 165th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Mennello Museum by Lake Formosa and the Orlando Urban Trail.
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Our 164th episode was recorded during a pickup picnic at Gaston Edward's Park, which was fairly busy with local families enjoying the sunshine with plenty of social distance between them.
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Our 163rd episode was recorded at Jon's house - far away from the world. We ended up having a pickup picnic, with food from some great local restaurants so we could spread out the love. Thank you to Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, The Local College Park, Digress Wines, Orlando Meats, Tornatore's Pizza, and Stasio's Italian for being open for us to support!
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Our 162nd episode was sponsored by Morrone Interiors, a high-end interior design firm that is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the opening for a new Bespoke Furniture storefront in Winter Park at 748 N. Orange Avenue.
In this week's episode Brendan and Jon talk about all the top headlines including how the coronavirus is affecting local businesses and events while eating as much food as they can from Pig Floyd's in Mills 50.
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Our 161st episode was recorded at Hawker's Orlando in Mills 50 with guest co-host Sabrina "Sabongalower" Ambra from Real Radio 104.1's News Junkie program.
In this week's episode, Jon and Sabrina chat all about the week's top headlines.
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Craig Ustler is a third-generation Orlandoan on both sides of his family and the president of Ustler Development Group - a company that's on the forefront of some of the largest projects in Orlando's history, including Creative Village.
Get to know the man who is shaping our city in this quick audio interview by Bungalower editor, Brendan O'Connor where they discuss inspiration, urbanism, and what's on the horizon.
Original photo via Pulptown.
Our 160th episode was recorded at White Wolfe Cafe, a staple of the Ivanhoe Village restaurant scene that's been there for decades. Ask them about their salmon tartare and the portobello fries - pics on our Instagram, @orlandobungalower.
In this week's episode, we chatted about the Orlando Sentinel trying to start a union and the concept of landmark signs and whether or not we should be saving them from the landfill.
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Our 159th episode was recorded at Ace Cafe Orlando at the kick-off opening event for their new Ace Backyard space - a large green area for outdoor concerts and events.
In this week's episode, we chatted about Beer Bus Loops, the new DGX that's about to open, and how it's not cool to be hating on Foxtail Coffee for expanding their biz.
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Dominique Greco was hired as the City of Orlando’s first-ever Nighttime Economy Manager in July 2017; a position that oversees the growing needs of Orlando’s Downtown nightlife scene.
Greco came to the job following eight years as the Project Director for V Group Concepts, a company that owns and operates multiple entertainment venues in Downtown Orlando, including Oakroom, Vyce, Gitto’s Pizza, and Hanson’s Shoe Repair. She’s also a UCF grad.
Find out all about this innovative new position at the City and what Greco has managed to accomplish in a relatively short time at City Hall.
Our 158th episode was recorded at Antonio's Trattoria and Wine Bar in Winter Park - it's an awesome Italian restaurant that's under new ownership and management. Try their fish or stick with the classics like carpaccio, (octopus carpaccio - pictured), and the meatballs! The gnocchi was delicious too.
On this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental - he does voices!
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Our 157th episode was recorded at Bulla Gastrobar where we got to sample some of their new seasonal menu. Check out our Instagram to see what we tried.
This week's episode we talk about all the new scooters in town and the latest grocery chain store to close up shop.
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Orlando's own Mayor-appointed "Ambassador of Love" Donna Dowless has been pulling heartstrings and art strings behind and in front of the scene here in Orlando for decades.
Dowless will be hosting an art opening at the Grand Bohemian Gallery in Downtown Orlando on the evening of Friday, February 7 from 6-9 p.m. to showcase her latest love-inspired pieces which will be on display through mid-March.
Our 156th episode was recorded at The Local College Park, in, well, College Park. It's under new ownership and they're making everything from scratch! Wait until you try their new burgers. The wings are delicious too - Jon loved the mac and cheese.
This week's episode we talk about crime-fighting bunnies and coyotes in College Park are trying to eat all the soccer moms.
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Frank Billingsley, who has served as the mayor’s Chief of Staff for ten years, was appointed as the Director of Placemaking and Competitiveness. A role that will focus on identifying “… innovative approaches, priorities, and enhancements within the city to ensure Orlando surpasses peer cities in the overall experience and supports attracting and growing high-value jobs that further diversify the local economy.” Billingsley will be responsible for working with private and public resources to create and activate public spaces and to create unique experiences that further economic development and quality of life.
The term “Placemaking” refers to a multi-faceted approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces that promote health, happiness, and well-being using a local community’s best assets.
Our 155th episode was recorded at the monthly Sip and Stroll at Audubon Park's Palmer's Garden and Goods where customers can pound back vino, shop some house plants, and hang around a camp fire under the stars.
This week's episode we talk about Lucky's Market closing, Dog-Friendly Dining permits, and how Lime finally gave us our scooters.
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Our 154th episode was recorded at Cilantro's Taqueria in the Curry Ford West District, just outside of the Hourglass District.
This week's episode we talk about people pooping in alleyways, micro-apartments, and whether dogs should be allowed in breweries.
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Our 153rd episode was recorded at Nan's Place, a new gallery space in Maitland that's been hosting one-of-a-kind events.
This week's episode features guest Nan's Place owner Matt Umbers and Jon's back from the Arctic Tundra to tell us all about his Yeti-hunting adventures.
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Our 152nd episode was recorded at The Stubborn Mule in South Eola.
This week's episode features guest co-host Scottie Campbell, our pitch hitter, subbing for Jon "The Bus" Busdeker who is still on vacation in Norway trying to make a gateway through the Northern Lights using something called "Dust."
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Our 151st episode was recorded at Delaney's Tavern in the SoDo District.
This week's episode features guest co-host Scottie Campbell, our pitch hitter, subbing for Jon "The Bus" Busdeker who is on vacation. AGAIN.
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Our 150th episode was recorded at the newly opened conglomerate hot spot that is Belicoso Cigars and Cafe in Mills 50.
This week's episode is our 150th and in due course, Jon and Brendan get a bit sappy. Jon's got a cold so don't judge him for all his coughing and try to have some grace.
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Our 149th episode was recorded at The Floridabilt on Church Street - a new bar featuring Florida-based breweries, local goods, and the home base for a new Orlando-based tour company.
Our 148th episode was recorded at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. after a fun celebrity bartending gig up the road at The Hammered Lamb.
This week's topics include the new District 6 commissioner, the new coach of Orlando City Soccer, and a great new series by Orlando Sentinel called "Labor Land" that's definitely not about delivering babies.
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Our 147th episode was recorded at Broken Strings Brewery after a crazy holiday photo session at Wall Crawl Orlando.
This week's topics include all the events to do post-Thanksgiving, I-4 dudes are mad at Brendan, and a new project heading to Fort Pitt on Old Cheney Highway.
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Our 146th episode was recorded at Ollie's Public House in College Park.
This week's topics include the sign another sewage leak from Mills Park, adaptive reuse projects on the rise, and major league baseball may be coming to Orlando.
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Our 145th episode was recorded at the newly-opened Bagel Bruno/Foxtail Coffee collab in College Park.
This week's topics include someone having a beef with an Orlando restaurant staple and scooters in The City Beautiful
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Our 144th episode was recorded at the newly-opened Qreate Coffee Studio, a coffee shop/photo studio in Mills 50 where you can rent equipment and a photo wall by the hour or just enjoy some coffee.
This week's topics include the Mayor being reelected, do we call it 17-92 or Mills Avenue, and changing headlines for people who hate you.
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Our 143rd episode was recorded at the newly-opened Tin and Taco in College Park. Check our Instagram (@orlandobungalower) to see what we ate!
This week's topics include the upcoming local election, the new Orlando Magic Entertainment District, and a Godzilla statue in Winter Park.
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Our 142nd episode was recorded at the soon-to-open Hungry Pants restaurant in the former Carol's Place diner on South Orange Avenue.
This week's topics include Hungry Pants and the drama that popped up this week surrounding Dexter's in Thornton Park and Hamburger Mary's on Church Street.
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Image by Arlene Laboy Photo
Our 141st episode was recorded at Ethos Vegan Kitchen in Winter Park with elected representative Anna V. Eskamani filling in for Brendan O'Connor who was off in St. Pete visiting Alden Suites.
This week's topics include a new brewery moving into the Eola Inn Panera Bread location,
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Our 140th episode was recorded at Deadly Sins Brewing in Winter Park to try their fancy new food menu featuring items like Indian Butter Chicken Flatbread, scratch-made pretzel bread, and pumpkin bread pudding.
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Our 139th episode was recorded at Whiskey Lou's in the Milk District.
This week's show was sponsored by Dapper Dental and Dr. David Sutton, the new kid on the block in Winter Park. Learn more about the boutique dentistry opening in the former home of Swine and Sons on the show or head to dapperdental.com to book an appointment.
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Our 138th episode was recorded at Lambs Eat Ivy in the Thornton Park Main Street District.
This week's show was sponsored by Shampooch!, a dog-washing street party fundraiser taking place on Sunday, September 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Get your dirty doggies washed by volunteers, pampered, or grab a drink all in support of local charities.
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Our 137th episode was recorded at the newly-opened Delaney Hotel and Tavern during their ribbon-cutting party, so excuse the noise!
This week's show was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street District and their SODO After Darke event on Saturday, September 21 at Novel Lucerne.
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Our 136th episode was recorded at 1248 Lake Baldwin Lane in Baldwin Park and sponsored by Opendoor.com. We also went to Gator's Dockside up the street to have some nachos :)For more information on the home we visited, head to opendoor.com/homes/1248-Lake-Baldwin-Ln-Orlando-FL-32814
This week's topics include how to rent a shelter puppy for the afternoon from the Pet Alliance, our Bungalower Bingo series at Wally's Mills Avenue Liquor, and all the hot news going on in Orlando.
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Our 135th episode was recorded at Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors in honor of our upcoming Bungalower Bingo night, kicking off on Monday, September 9 and lasting every Monday through the end of the month.
This week's topics include some headlines coming out of the Orlando International Airport (bullying and an attempted coup), how residents can help make local parks even better in the future, and some new towers coming to downtown and Parramore.
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Our 134th episode was recorded at Tori Tori in Mills 50 and it's not even open yet.
This week's topics were drunkenly covered by Brendan and Jon and include the soon-to-open Tori Tori space in Mills 50, Pete Davidson pissing off an arena full of UCF students, and a fancy art program coming to the I-4 Ultimate.
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Our 133rd episode was recorded at Alfond Inn's Hamilton Kitchen over a series of Bloody Mary dranks. Thank you to Scottie Campbell for filling in for Jon Busdeker.
This week's episode did not air on Real Radio 104.1 so it's a bit shorter and has a couple of cusses in it. Sorry, not sorry.
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Our 132nd episode was recorded at The Porch and Winter Park where Jon and Brendan pretended they like to eat salads for dinner.
This week's topics include robots in the sewers, how to check out concert tickets using your library card, and NASA is giving away a rocket ... you just have to pay for the moving fee.
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Our 131st episode was recorded at Digress Wines in College Park after our Blind Wine Tasting event. So, spoiler alert, Jon and Brendan are really drunk.
This week's topics include swan secrets at Lake Eola, the state capital moving to Orlando, and an Indian food pop-up at Hood's Up in The Milk District.
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Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor gets a chance to sit with Jason Reynolds from Orange County's Neighborhood Services Department ahead of his talk at the upcoming Orange County Community Conference, "Simple Crime Prevention Techniques to Keep your Home and Neighborhood Safe" on Saturday, October 5.
Find out what the heck that means and more in this great one-on-one sit down with Reynolds in his fancy corner office.
Find out more information on the 24th Annual Community Conference at ocfl.net/communityconference.
This is a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus."
Our 130th episode was recorded at Super Rico Colombian Restaurant in Downtown Orlando - one of the smallest yet fiercest places to grab a burger in The City Beautiful - ask them about their special empanadas!
This week's topics include a breakdown of the hullabaloo over at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, what's up with Black Bean Deli, and something happened over at Eo Inn.
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Our 129th episode was recorded at Corona Cigar Co. in Downtown Orlando where we saddled up at the bar and had a great schmoke with our cold beers.
This week's topics include bulletproof backpacks, newly-funded public art projects in Downtown Orlando, and the pending opening of the Downtown UCF/Valencia campus and whether everyone is ready for how it will change Downtown Orlando.
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Our 128th episode was recorded at the Florida Room at Lucky Lure in Ivanhoe Village. It's the more straight-laced sister bar located just off the iron shed that is the Lure.
This week's topics include the return of Blue Bird Bake Shop, Foxtail's new COO, and that fancy concert that Duran Duran just threw at the Kennedy Space Center.
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Our 126th episode was recorded at the fantastic new Winter Park hot spot, The Imperial at Washburn Imports, located at 170 E. Morse Boulevard just off Park Avenue.
This week's topics include swans at Lake Eola and the City wanting to go both ways with the North Quarter.
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Our 126th episode was recorded at the newly-opened Felipe Rodriguez Tequila House in the Thornton Park District with guest co-host, Katie Johnston of PulpTown!
This week's topics include Orlando Weekly's "100 Things You Must Do" list, Tre Bambine, and more.
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Our 125th episode was recorded at RockPit Brewing in the SODO District - a newly-opened brewpub with delicious beers and with Cecil's BBQ next door, you can eat tater tots all day.
This week's topics include Mayor Buddy's bad makeup at the State of The City address, John Morgan's comments about the new Wally's, and how Brendan was just nominated for an unlikely category in Orlando Weekly's 'Best Of 2019.'
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Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor gets a chance to sit with real estate mogul Giovanni Fernandez; one half of the husband and wife team behind National Real Estate and headline-grabbing development projects like The Hourglass District in southeastern Orlando.
Find out what makes Fernandez tick and some of the motivation behind his latest projects and what he has planned for the future.
This is a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus."
Our 124th episode was recorded at the newly re-opened Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors in the Mills 50 District - which is why we're such yelly talkers! It was so busy!
This week's topics include President Trump's visit, the new Hourglass Brewing in the Hourglass District, and so much more.
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Our 123rd episode was recorded at the new-ish Tactical Brewing Co. in Baldwin Park because it's full of service members and Brendan wanted to look at them while drinking beer.
This week's topics include Baldwin Park, Pride, and the upcoming Presidential visit.
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Our 122nd episode was sponsored by the Legacy Life Project, which is celebrating their one-year anniversary by offering a $250 discount for any personal biographies that are booked before Father's Day. Head to Legacy Life Project.com for more information.
This week we recorded at the new Orlando Meats concept, Recess Pizza, and we talk all about the Orlando City Stadium's new name, how the City banned single-use trash in public spaces, and our new pro tennis team, Orlando Storm.
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Our 121st episode was recorded at Ace Cafe Orlando on bike night, which is why it sounds so busy. What a great problem to have at a local venue!
This week we talk all about the names of districts and who should be in charge of the naming rights, Church Street, and sexy facade grants.
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Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor gets a chance to sit with the Executive Director of the Orange County Regional History Center, Michael Perkins.
Brendan gets the low down on upcoming events and cool programming at the award-winning institution, renovation plans, and the tea on an upcoming auction where Orlandoans can bid on some amazing loot, including a custom-made Orange Bird.
This is a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus."
Our 120th episode was recorded at one of Orlando's best-kept secrets, Standard Motorcycle Co., in the northwesterly edge of College Park.
This week we talk all about bottomless mimosas, drunken axe throwing, Church Street, and more.
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Our 119th episode was recorded at Wall St. Plaza in Downtown Orlando and sponsored by the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
This week we talk all about the recent Orlando 2030 report by the Orlando Economic Partnership, the closing of Tre Bambine, and love bugs.
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Our 118th episode was recorded at Umi Japanese Restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park. They'll be hosting a special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 so you can go try it for yourself!
This week we talk all about affordable housing, a parody rap video that was filmed in Orlando but used to indict some Pharma Bros in Boston for fraud, and all the hot events happening this weekend - including a Baby Owl Shower at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
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Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor gets a chance to sit with the City of Orlando's City Planning Division Manager, Dean Grandin, in the last days of his job at City Hall after 20 years of shaping the city skyline.
Brendan gets the low down on Dean's time with the City and plays a game of word association with the man behind the plan and gets the 411 on some of the highest profile developments coming to Orlando in the near future.
This is a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus."
Our 117th episode was recorded at Aloft Hotel in Downtown Orlando. Shout out to the Downtown Arts District for letting us use their conference room because the bar was absolutely packed.
This week we talk all about a possible new food hall on Church Street, Lake Nona, and the possible demo of Orlando Fashion Square Mall.
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Our 116th episode was recorded at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. Because The Bus gets lost easily and it's a safe place for us.
This week we talk all about if Parramore should have its own Main Street District, who got $10 million, and where you can get free food next week.
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Our 115th episode was recorded at K Restaurant, one of the staple businesses in College Park.
The Bus is back from Europe and ready to talk about the headlines. This week's topics include a new strain of medical marijuana by Jimmy Buffett, renaming Division Avenue, and all of the hot events happening this weekend.
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Our 114th episode was recorded at Eola General, an awesome new community general store in historic Lake Eola Heights.
The Bus is still in Europe this week so Scottie Campbell is back to fill fill in for his giant clown shoes. This week's topics include a SunRail collision map, the Florida Film Festival, and why it's not a good idea to swim in Lake Eola.
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Our 113th episode was recorded at B. Nice Patio Bar Orlando, a funky outdoor-ish venue on the corner of Washington and Rosalind in Downtown Orlando.
The Bus is in Europe this week so our old pal Jim Hobart of Macbeth Studio filled in. Like a boss.
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Our 112th episode was recorded at Relax Grill, a funky little pub on the shores of Lake Eola.
This week's topics cover the upcoming Florida Film Festival, a water main break in the North Quarter, and Brendan's gonna be an underwear model ...
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Brendan caught a cold for our 111th episode so Jon built a romantic campfire in his yard and held him close to speed the healing process.
This week's topics range from new restaurants to some big cycling infrastructure news, and the popular "Florida Man Challenge" that's taking over the interwebs.
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Our 110th episode was recorded at SOCO, a Southern Contemporary-inspired restaurant in Thornton Park.
Jon Busdeker's back in the house after a quick cruise with his pals at Tom and Dan and we talk about all the headlines he missed while he was away; new award-winning breweries, new recycling guidelines, and much more.
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Our 109th episode was recorded at Redlight Redlight, the best (and only) brewery in the Audubon Park Main Street.
This week's topics include a new Mr. Rogers mural in Winter Park, an awesome Instagram giveaway for East End Market, and a visit from top Central Florida realtor, Beth Hobart, who wanted to chat about the new e-real estate platforms you've been seeing popping up across the country.
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Our 108th episode was recorded at one of the oldest diners in Orlando, Shaker's American Cafe in College Park.
This week's topics include a City commissioner running for Mayor, a cheese shop in the North Quarter, and a cool Instagram contest we're running to win cash at East End Market.
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Our 107th episode was recorded at the Claddagh Cottage over some steamy pasties and smooth Guinnesses.
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Our 106th episode was recorded at one of Orlando's greasiest spoons, Cafe Perks in College Park.
This week's topics include a new Halloween-themed bar downtown and an update on the comings and goings of two different pizzerias.
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Our 105th episode was recorded at Vinia Wine Bar in Winter Park's Hannibal Square. Side note, it was delicious.
This week's topics include a new Halloween-themed bar downtown, a dumpster-diving freegan dude, and the goat-farming owner of Vinia will tell us a bit about his vision for the new space.
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Our 104th episode was recorded at the Iron Cow in The Milk District.
This week's topics include a new dog park with a bar in it called "Boozehounds," Orlando's bid for WorldPride 2026, and the newly announced Taco Bell Cantina opening in Downtown Orlando.
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Our 103rd episode was recorded at Orlando Meats with Chef Eliot Hilis, who is hard at work prepping our heart-themed Valentine's Day dinner - "We Heart Hearts." More info on that on bungalower.com.
This week's topics include "Hamilton" at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, Eo Inn is for sale, and Mead Botanical Garden is getting an influx of cash from the City of Winter Park.
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Our 102nd episode was recorded at Bulla Gastrobar, a Spanish restaurant in Winter Park, led by the amazing Chef Mariano Vegel.
This week's topics include Orlando Museum of Art moving out of Ivanhoe Village, bike share boxes, and more.
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Our 101st episode was recorded at Coco Restaurant in South Eola; a "Mexican-vibe" restaurant helmed by gorgeous celebrity chef, German Garcia.
This week's topics include a recent restaurant closures, hot events, and more.
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Our 100th episode was recorded at Grill's Lakeside Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar so we could watch for falling stars from their waterside patio. This recording just happened to take place during the Quandrantid meteor shower! How cool is that?
This week's topics include a recent restaurant closures, hot events, and more.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Bem Bom's a new Portuguese/Mexican restaurant that opened in a renovated bank building in Audubon Park.
This week's topics include the Top 10 stories of 2018, a new Cat Cafe called the "Kitty Beautiful" in Downtown Orlando, and 4Rebels Taco has closed.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Art's Sandwich Shop on OBT, a family-run restaurant that's been slinging cheesesteaks for 46 years.
This week's topics include Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors, Big Daddy's new owners, and a new shipping container taco restaurant in the Sodo District.
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This week’s episode was recorded on A La Cart Orlando, a new hub in the Milk District for craft beers and food trucks that you absolutely need to check out.
This week's topics include hot firefighters making cake pops, roundabouts in College Park, and the passing of "Chief" Wilson.
Holler at the folks from Papa Llama who happened to be there that night to support local business and to take a moment to hop into our photo.
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This week’s episode was recorded on a LYMMO Bus with our friends at Rethink Your Commute - RethinkYourCommute.com
This week's topics include transit in Downtown Orlando, health insurance, and upcoming hot events!
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This week’s episode was recorded at Jinya Ramen Bar in Thorton Park.
This week's topics include a pop-up holiday beer garden by Lake Eola, the new YMCA Family Center coming to The Packing District, and a new higher speed rail service between Orlando and Tampa.
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This week’s episode was recorded at First Watch in the Mills 50 District. Only the first half of the show aired on the radio so there are a couple of swears in the second bit.
This week's topics include the hot events this weekend, neon signs in Ivanhoe Village, and the new Lime Bike Share.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Dirty Laundry, the outdoor patio bar in the Will's Pub compound.
This week's topics include what's happening at the old Handy Pantry, a new 24-hour diner in Ivanhoe Village, and info on the 903 Mills Market sale.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Broken Cauldron Brewing in Parramore while sampling a limited edition beer created just for 11Eleven Fest!
This week's topics include the election, upcoming beer festivals, and the Electric Daisy Carnival.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Orlando Meats in Ivanhoe Village, which now stays open even later; 10 p.m. from Tuesday-Saturday.
This week's topics include an Augmented Reality art series called "City Unseen," a lost alpaca in Baldwin Park, a new axe-throwing venue Downtown, and Bungalower has a new pizza available at Pizza @ Lake Eola, with $1 of each pie going towards a new mural in Mills 50.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Tin and Taco in Downtown Orlando
This week's topics include an update on Colonial Lanes (it's kind of being saved), the aging infrastructure that led to a water main break in Lake Eola Heights, and Whiskey Lou's has a new owner.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Junior's Diner in the lovely Audubon Park Garden District; a staple greasy spoon in the City Beautiful.
This week's topics include Don Price retiring as Sextant of Greenwood Cemetery and his new collab beer with Ten 10 Brewing, Pizza Bruno opening up two new locations, and we hear that Fashion Square Mall could get torn down.
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This week's show features Scottie Campbell as a guest host, filling in for Jon Busdeker who was up visiting his lovely wife in Georgia!
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Carjoy, an on-demand oil change service that does the dirty work while you're at work or at home, giving you a more positive oil change experience.
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This week’s episode was hosted at Jon's house because we were so tired after iDignity's Souper Douper we couldn't deal with drinking in public.
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This week’s episode was hosted at by our friends at Nikki's Place, a soul food restaurant that's been serving up food in Parramore for decades.
We also get a visit from local blues/rock musician, Eugene Snowden who chats up his new album and Jon tells us about his new book "100 Things To Do In Orlando Before You Die."
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This week’s episode was sponsored by Shampooch 2018 and hosted at Lambs Eat Ivy in beautiful Thornton Park! Shampooch is a dog washing block party to raise money for Rescue Me Orlando that's taking place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, September 30.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Swirlery Wine Bar in the SODO District and sponsored by SODO After Dark!
On this week's show, Bungalower’s Brendan O'Connor and guest host Janessa Gursky chat about a SODO After Dark, the Global Peace Film Festival, and Nick Cave the Artist (not the musician).
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This week’s episode was recorded at Ceviche Bar and Tapas on Church Street
On this week's show, Bungalower’s Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker chat about a new medical marijuana doctor in Ivanhoe Village, a house that was cut in twain in Baldwin Park, and bid farewell to Rich DeVos.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Grill's Lakeside restaurant in eastern College Park.
On this show, Bungalower’s Jon Busdeker and Big Tim Murphy rap all about how amazing Brendan O'Connor is, even though he was away up North for a quick vacation
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This week's episode was recorded at 310 Park South restaurant in Winter Park.
On this show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker rap all about cat video festivals and an upcoming Orlando 60 Field Trip to Nikki's Place.
Check out the post on Bungalower.com to see some photos of the beautiful dishes we were treated to while recording this week's episode.
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This week's episode was recorded at K Restaurant in College Park.
On this show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Townie Tourist Jenny De Witt discuss the owners of Ferg's Depot, the Maitland Buca di Beppo land being for sale, and much more.
Check out the post on Bungalower.com to see some photos of the beautiful dishes we were treated to while recording this week's episode.
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This week's episode was recorded at Redlight Redlight in the Audubon Park Garden District.
On this show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker discuss Enzian's sudden recent decision to not expand their facilities, parking woes in Winter Park, and Mayor Buddy's 60th birthday.
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This week's episode was recorded at the new Foxtail Coffee location in the Hourglass District.
On this show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker discuss Main Street Restaurant Week, the Downtown Ambassador program, and the hot events coming up this weekend.
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This week's episode was recorded at the Market on South, a yummy veggie-minded food hall in the Milk District - some people call it the "Almond Milk District" though.
On the show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker discuss John Rivers' 4Roots Farm, tater tots at Fuel Orlando, and the newly-opened Stasio's Italian Deli.
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This week's episode was recorded at the LGBT+ Center Orlando, located in the Mills 50 District. On the show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker-replacement Scottie Campbell talk about gays, tacos, and free TRUVADA, the free HIV-prevention medication.
Thank you to George Wallace, the Executive Director of The Center, for schooling us on why their programming is so important to the Central Florida community.
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This week's episode was recorded at the newly-opened Grape and the Grain in Ivanhoe Village. On the show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker talk about the passing of Harriett Lake, Parramore's Black Bee Honey just went national, and the importance of our local neon signs.
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This week's episode was recorded at Foundation, a used record shop in College Park. On the show, Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker talk about the Big Time Street Food opening in Thornton Park, the demise of Fashion Square Mall, a new bahn mi shop on Colonial Drive and Meza Grill opening in Baldwin Park.
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This week's episode was recorded at the newly-opened Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company in Ivanhoe Village. Be sure to check it out and tell Glenn that we sent you.
Ask for a pint of Buddy's Brown.
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This week's episode was recorded at the Winter Park Foxtail Farmhouse and it was delicious.
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This week's episode was recorded at Jon's house ... because we didn't want to wear pants. That's not weird, you're weird.
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This week's episode was recorded at Maxine's on Shine because they now have liquor! So we couldn't say no.
Shout out to Jim Hobart who third-wheel guest hosted with us so he could tell us all about his latest project - filming old people.
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This week's episod was recorded at Tartine Orlando, a fantastic restaurant in the heart of College Park. Check out that pork belly dish!
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In this week's episode, we return to the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival and talk about all of the week's top headlines.
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In this week's episode, we have a sit-down with Bungalower-owner and Fringe board dude, Matt Broffman to talk about Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival and all of the week's top headlines.
This episode was recorded in Loch Haven Park at the outdoor beer garden, so apologies for the yelly-talkers. Coincidentally, this episode did not air on Real Radio, because soccer, so we cuss sometimes.
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In this week's episode we have a sit down and talk about how Orange County is giving away fish to battle mosquitoes, the possibility of the Francis Eppes statue coming to Greenwood Cemetery and an interview with Amy Selikoff, the creator and performer of "Somebody's History," a show that will debut at Orlando Fringe.
This episode was recorded at Jade Sushi & New Asian in College Park.
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In this week's episode we have a sit down and talk about Starbucks wanting to buy the Ice Air Auto space in Colonialtown, photographs of statue butts for the City's new calendar, and the new Tako Cheena locations that just opened.
This episode was recorded at Graffiti Junktion - Thornton Park.
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In this week's episode we chat all about who has the best wings in Florida, how to get a free tree, and why you should pick up this week's issue of "Watermark."
This episode was recorded in part at Parliament House, with guest host Scottie Campbell who filled in for Jon Busdeker.
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In this week's episode we chat all about the cracks on the I-4/Colonial bridge, Claddagh Cottage, and Thornton Park selfie murals.
We recorded the show at Orlando City Hall during Earth Day Work Day with guest host Janessa Gursky who filled in for Jon Busdeker.
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This week's episode is podcast-only, thanks Orlando City Soccer! We recorded it at Gringos Locos - Downtown ... and we swear ... a lot. Because no rules!
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On this week's episode, recorded at Black Rooster Taqueria, we chat about Arena Soccer, expanding Alfond Inn, and Mayor Buddy Dyer being a frog. For real, a frog.
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This show is hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor and is made possible by Bungalower Media.
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This week's episode was recorded at Reyes Mezcaleria in the North Quarter.
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This week's episode was recorded at GB's Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar on Virginia Drive in Ivanhoe Village.
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This week's episode was recorded at the delicious El Buda restaurant, tucked away in a corner of the Church Street District in Downtown Orlando.
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This week's episode was recorded at Bull and Busy Pub in the Milk District and sponsored by Refract III, a pop-up art event series.
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This week's episode was sponsored by the Orlando Fringe's "Fab Fringe 2018 Fundraiser featuring Josephine." An extended performance of the award-winning off-broadway touring show starring Orlando's own Tymisha Harris. The show starts 7 p.m. on March 5 at the Plaza Live in the Milk District.
This week's episode was recorded at the fabulous Stonewall Bar in Parramore. They were playing "RuPaul's Drag Race" on all of the televisions while we were recording so please excuse the excessive "yas queens" in the background.
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This week's episode was recorded from Jon's back patio - because we hate people.
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This week’s episode was sponsored by our friends at Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen and their upcoming Buffalo Trace Whiskey Dinner on Saturday, February 24. Enjoy three courses of fantastic food, each with a whiskey-based cocktail pairing PLUS one welcome cocktail to start all off - all for $55.
This week we recorded at DoveCote Brasserie.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Schumann's Jager Haus in the Church Street District in Downtown Orlando.
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This week's episode marks one year of drinking and talking about the top local stories. We recorded it at BART Arcade and Bar in the Mills 50 District and then played it in front of a live audience.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the adventure thus far. We look forward to another year ahead of rapping about the City Beautiful.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Lazy Moon Pizza in the Mills 50 District.
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This week’s episode was recorded at The Harp and Celt in downtown Orlando. Brendan O'Connor was out because he wanted to see his girl crush, urban designer Candy Chang. Jim Hobart of Macbeth Studio filled in .
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This week’s episode was recorded at the newly opened Peppino's Pizza in the Hourglass District. Jon Busdeker was a wittle sicky-wicky wiff the fwoo, so we swapped him out for sometimes co-host Scottie Campbell.
The topics discussed include a new restaurant called Sausage Shack in Winter Park, big name street artists coming to Orlando, and the new Grill's Lakeside on OBT.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Cavanaugh's Fine Wines in College Park. They gave us a bottle of wine too ... so excuse our slurs and passionate discourse.
The topics discussed include "peak taco" and if there is such a thing as too many burritos, the sale of Fashion Square Mall, and a food fight in the Milk District.
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This week’s episode was sponsored by Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando's Sustainability Sumposium on January 8, 2018 and was recorded at Ivanhoe Craft Bar and Packy in Ivanhoe Village.
The topics discussed include the top ten most-clicked stories of the year, the Beeman Bubblegum house, and all changes happening at the Firestone/Venue 578 compound.
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This week’s episode was recorded at The Guesthouse in Mills 50 and we chat all about the shakeup at North Quarter Tavern, Shepard Fairey, and the Venue 578 rehab.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Dandelion Communitea Cafe in Mills 50, and features another off-the-cuff, highly beered-up Orlando history lesson from our friend Don Price, the Sexton of Greenwood Cemetery.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Magnolia on ... Magnolia Avenue in Downtown Orlando, and features an off-the-cuff Orlando history lesson from our friend Don Price, the Sexton of Greenwood Cemetery.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Mathers Social Gathering in Downtown Orlando. Ask them for an Old Fashioned when you go check out their holiday decorations.
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This week’s episode was recorded at the Imperial at Washburn Imports in Ivanhoe Village.
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This week’s episode was recorded at The Local in College Park.
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This week’s episode was recorded at the Barley and Vine in the Milk District.
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This week’s episode was recorded at the Fiddler's Green in Winter Park's College Quarter.
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This week’s episode was recorded at the Thirsty Topher in Ivanhoe Village.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Wall St. Plaza.
Thank you to our guest co-host Scottie Campbell for filling in for The Bus while he celebrated his birthday in Costa Rica, because fancy.
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This week’s episode was recorded at Jax Thornton Park, a newly opened restaurant at the corner of Summerlin and Central. Thank you to our guest co-host Scottie Campbell for filling in for The Bus while he celebrated his birthday in Costa Rica, because fancy.
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This week’s episode was recorded at North Quarter Tavern, in the North Quarter (duh).
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This week’s episode was recorded at World of Beer - Downtown Orlando. Excuse the dogs and swans and drunk people in the background.
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This week's episode was sponsored by Orlando Magazine's Burger Battle (a battle-style burger festival with 10 awesome local restaurants on September 23), and recorded at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
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This week's episode was recorded in the not-quite hurricane-proof home of Jon Busdeker (get those boards up!) with guest host Emily Ellyn!
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This week's episode was recorded at Uncle Tony's Donut Shoppe, a super-cool record shop located at 703 N. Orange Avenue in the North Quarter.
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This week's episode was recorded at Arts on Arlington - a beautiful warehouse in Parramore that was just voted "Best New Art Studio" by the "Orlando Weekly." It's home to the McRae Artist Studio and ArtReach Orlando, a local arts non-profit that provides free arts education opportunities to children throughout Orange County.
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This week's episode was recorded at the Brass Tap in the Mills 50 District.
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This week's episode was recorded at Hamburger Mary's in downtown Orlando.
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This week's episode was recorded at Pepe's Cantina in downtown Orlando.
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This week's episode was recorded at Macbeth Studio and sponsored by Beth Sells Florida.com ! Thanks Beth Hobart!
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This week's episode was recorded at Ethos Vegan Kitchen in Winter Park.
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This week's episode was recorded at Schumann's Jager Haus.
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This week's episode was recorded at Ace Cafe Orlando.
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This week's episode was recorded at Credo Conduit in the North Quarter.
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This week's episode was recorded at Frosty's Christmastime Lounge in Downtown Orlando.
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This week's episode was recorded at the Falcon Bar in Thornton Park with special co-host Scottie Campbell.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was sponsored by Recycle Art Show at the SoDo Shopping Center and recorded in Albert Park in College Park.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was sponsored by Fat Tire's "Tour de Fat" event at the Florida Amphitheater and recorded at Factur Lab in Ivanhoe Village.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was recorded at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival in Loch Haven Park.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was recorded at the Venue in Ivanhoe Village.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was recorded at Florida and Co., a farm-to-table shop specializing in artisan foods and craft beer, which is located in the East End Market in Audubon Park.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center's "ASTRONAUT" exhibit and was recorded at the Credo Conduit co-working space in the North Quarter.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor and airing on Real Radio 104.1 each Friday at 9 p.m.
This week's episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center's "ASTRONAUT" exhibit and was recorded at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine in College Park, Orlando.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week's episode was sponsored by Kaleidoscope Venue for the Arts in Longwood, and was recorded on the Mayor's balcony at City Hall in Downtown Orlando.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we talk about the West Art District, trying to find Orlando's "signature dish," and the upcoming Bungalower Bazaar.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the contentious Orlando flag competition, how to win an Orlando park $20,000 and all of the top local headlines of last week.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the impending opening of Ace Cafe, a dust up related to Orlando United Day, Wrestlemania, and Baby Goat Yoga.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the Broadstone Lake House on Lake Ivanhoe, the 5-month closure of 408's Orange Avenue exit.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the reopening of Bumby, the new Orlando Police Department headquarters and a new Mexican restaurant opening on Lake Ivanhoe.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the touring Broadway production of "The Little Mermaid," Wrestlemania at Camping World Stadium, and the best events to hit up this weekend.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.
This week we discuss the closing of Burton's Bar on Thornton Park, the Orlando City soccer stadium, medical marijuana cards, and all the hot events to hit over the weekend.
Learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this weekend with Bungalower and the Bus. Hosted each week by Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor.