Best Bungalower.com Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode: Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental Talks Fluoride 9:44

8d ago9:44

9:44

Dr. David Sutton is the founder and lead dentist at Dapper Dental, a modern dental practice in Winter Park. Born and raised in Coral Springs, Dr. Sutton became the first doctor in his family, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2008 and we…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 430 (Luke's) 48:26

8d ago48:26

48:26

For Episode 430, Jon and Brendan head to Luke's Bar and Kitchen in Maitland. Luke's recently went through a bit of a refresh, including some new life in the bar area, a menu that returned to its roots, providing innovative takes on classic dishes, and more. This week’s topics include the ever-increasing cost of buying versus renting, the opening of…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 429 (Sparrow) 45:59

15d ago45:59

45:59

For Episode 429, Jon and Brendan head to Sparrow in the North Quarter. It's the latest concept from the suspiciously Michelin-ignored Good Salt Group. This week also features an interview with Orlando Fringe artist, Canadian puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx.This week’s topics include an update on two major downtown park projects, Blue Bamboo's plans f…

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Bonus Episode: Adam Francis Proulx, Fringe Artist and Hometown Hero 26:27

16d ago26:27

26:27

Canadian puppeteer and theatre artist Adam Francis Proulx is bringing his latest creation, "Ferry Tale!," to the 2025 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This cinematic puppet love story, based on a true 1933 event from Proulx's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, tells the tale of a couple separated by the Canada-U.S. border who ride…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 428 (Tamale and Co. College Park) 44:09

22d ago44:09

44:09

For Episode 428, Jon is back and took Brendan out for Mexican at the newly opened College Park location of Tamale and Co. Mexican Kitchen and Bar on Edgewater Drive. This week’s topics include a gator attack in Kissimmee, the governor getting rid of fluoride in our drinking water, Maya Uribe running for County Mayor, missing teachers, and a two-wee…

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BB-050225 43:30

29d ago43:30

43:30

For Episode 427, Jon had to run to Colorado for work, so Brendan took his gay boyfriend, Scottie, out for a sandwich and a beer; first hitting up Latin Square downtown and then Rogen's in Mills 50. This week’s topics include the search for Orlando's next Poet Laureate, a new climbing gym in the Packing District, the 10th Anniversary of Lake Apopka …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 426 (Pop-ups and CFS Coffee) 44:52

1M ago44:52

44:52

For Episode 426, Jon is back in town and brings official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt along for a coffee, and to chat about this week's headlines. This episode was recorded in part at CFS Coffee on Church Street and at The Retro Room pop-up in Thornton Park and features a quick interview with Chef Denny Tornatore. This week’s topics include an update …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 425 (Kiki with Tom and Dan) 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

For Episode 425, Jon is out of town, so Brendan asked his favorite local duo, Tom and Dan, to hang out for a bit to discuss the week's headlines. This week’s topics include the Florida Film Festival, a new driving range at Dubsdread Golf Course, a potential new Conditional Use Permit that could restrict operating hours for businesses after midnight…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 424 (Mills Market) 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

For Episode 424, Jon and Brendan head to Mills Market in Mills 50 to check out a Cowboy Curry pop-up and some other Michelin-rated food stalls while they're at it. This week’s topics include the kickoff to Florida Film Festival, the closing of downtown Orlando's only movie theater, the sale of White Wolf Cafe, Bar Rescue working over the Game Room …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 423 (Oviedo Bowling Center) 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

For Episode 423, Jon and Brendan head to Oviedo Bowling Center in ahead of the Second Annual Just Call Moe Celebrity Bowl-o-Rama on Saturday, April 12. This week’s topics include the sexiest Val Kilmer movies, a man wakeboarding on Lake Eola, disappearing chickens in Oviedo, two local restaurants making it to the James Beard Finals, a cool new exhi…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 422 (Hollerbach's) 46:39

2M ago46:39

46:39

For Episode 422, Jon and Brendan head to Hollerbach's German Restaurant in Sanford to celebrate the 20 years of Chef Patrick sliding sausage with the coolest company in Orlando North. This week's topics include a group of bar owners looking for an injunction against ordinances they see as anti-bar/anti-business, a new proposed bill to crack down on…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 421 (City Beautiful Cafe) 42:13

2M ago42:13

42:13

For episode 421, Jon and Brendan head to City Hall to have lunch at the City Beautiful Cafe, which has some of the best sandwiches in downtown Orlando. The cafe first opened in April 2023—read more about that on Bungalower.com. This week’s topics include a new grant for people who want to write about love, the opening of a new lounge downtown calle…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 420 (Nuri's Tavern) 45:06

3M ago45:06

45:06

For episode 420, Jon and Brendan head to the newly opened Nuri's Tavern (Instagram) in downtown Orlando to try their Chicago thin-crust pizza. And it was fantastic. Check the footage. This week’s topics include the City of Orlando condemning and then uncondemnnig former commissioner Regina Hill's home, the Mayor abandoning its homeless shelter proj…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 419 (Deeply Coffee) 45:53

3M ago45:53

45:53

For episode 419, Jon and Brendan grab a morning brew at Deeply Coffee in downtown Orlando. Jon's never been!This week’s topics include space debris closing airports, the return of the living Regina Hill, Wekiva Springs reservations, a man who eats jewelry, Bike Week, and Mister Rogers.This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCall…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 418 (Craft and Common) 40:12

3M ago40:12

40:12

For episode 418, Jon and Brendan head to Craft and Common for a quick coffee with official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt. This week's topics include a man who was arrested for impersonating an officer while "looking for Mexicans," a big bust of crazy street takeovers, the illegal horse meat market, and the return of Pom Pom's Sandwicheria. This week’s …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 417 (Bull and Bush) 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

Jon's out entertaining out-of-towners and Brendan waited too long to find a special guest so let's hear it for Scottie Campbell for making another lack lustre appearance. This week's show was recorded at the Bull and Bush in the Milk District - skip the fish and chips. This week's topics include a random new butterfly garden at Lake Eola, Longwood …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 416 (Ollie's) 44:36

4M ago44:36

44:36

For episode 416, Jon and Brendan head to Ollie's for a cold beer and a sandwich, but they forget how busy the local watering hole is on a Thursday and have to wait for a hot minute. Not a problem, they have lots to talk about this week. This week’s topics include Visit Orlando's weird definition of a "city-wide event," St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch says…

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Bonus Episode: Azela Santana, Orange County Regional History Center 16:16

4M ago16:16

16:16

Arts, education and humanities professional Azela Santana was confirmed by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners as manager of the Orange County Regional History Center and executive director of the Historical Society of Central Florida just last December. Brendan takes a moment to chat her up about her work history and what she has plann…

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Bonus Episode: Spark STEM Fest at Orlando Science Center 14:08

4M ago14:08

14:08

Get ready to ignite your passion for science at the 2025 Spark STEM Fest, taking place February 15–17 at the Orlando Science Center! Attendees can look forward to immersive hands-on exhibits and high-energy live science shows.Highlights include "Impossible Science LIVE!" featuring world champion magician Jason Latimer, who combines magic and scienc…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 415 (Digress Wine) 43:46

4M ago43:46

43:46

For episode 415, Brendan is back in action and takes Jon to Digress Wine for a drink in College Park. This week's topics include disappearing eggs and Waffle House, TMG suing a closed venue, Michael Jordan's son having a super rotten night on the town, and the return of Nude Nite. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 414 (A La Cart Orlando) 45:21

4M ago45:21

45:21

For episode 414, Brendan is sick, so Mike from Bunglawer co-hosts with Jon at A La Cart in Orlando's Milk District. We talk to April Williams of A La Cart about the food truck eatery and about the new location SODO. This week's topics include the death of Bob Snow, the recent Ramen Rumble and the fire that shut down The Waterfront Orlando. This wee…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 413 (Ryan Lynch at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.) 43:04

4M ago43:04

43:04

For episode 413, Jon's out of town for the week so the amazing Ryan Lynch from Orlando Business Journal taps in and joins Brendan for a beer on the freezing outdoor patio at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. This week's topics include Orlando Beer Week, Downtown Orlando manifesting Park Avenue, the passing of Aaron De Groft (that Aaron De Groft), Operation …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 412 (Cloudhop Bakeshop) 47:43

5M ago47:43

47:43

For episode 412, Jon and Brendan head to a new bakeshop in the SoDo District called Cloudhop Bakeshop, at 1737 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 300. They just opened a new shop in Waterford Lakes, and you're going to want to try their yummy desserts, like the egg nog cupcake (seasonal) and their fantastic chocolate chip cookies. This week's topics include a…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 411 (Ten 10 Brewing) 44:18

5M ago44:18

44:18

For episode 411, Jon and Brendan head to ten 10 Brewing to hear about the upcoming Amateur Rib Fest they're hosting this Saturday, January 11 in their back lot - proudly sponsored by Moe DeWitt. This week's topics include the closing of Broken Strings Brewing, Tactical Brewing hosting a big beer festival, Marta signing on for two more years with Or…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 410 (Gyukatsu Rose) 46:14

5M ago46:14

46:14

For episode 410, Jon and Brendan were invited to the Friends and Family preview of Gyukatsu Rose, a new katsu-focused restaurant and bar in East End Market where you can cook your own fancy steak tableside. This week's topics include Brendan's recent trip to Key West, Jon's trip to the Carolinas, the 10 Best Restaurants of the Year according to Orl…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 409 (Cafe Tu Tu Tango) 47:11

5M ago47:11

47:11

For episode 409, Jon and Brendan are joined by the official show attorney Moe DeWitt and head to Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive to meet Anthony and hear all about what the fun art-filled restaurant has planned for the holidays. This week's topics include Anna Eskamani running for mayor, the end of Snap! Orlando, KCF opening a new sauce-foc…

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Bonus Episode: The Science of Mead with Zymarium Meadery and Orlando Science Center 18:06

6M ago18:06

18:06

This bonus episode is brought to you by the Orlando Science Center and its upcoming Science on Tap even ton January 25, 2025, in Loch Haven Park. Science on Ta will feature beers and beverages from breweries from across the State of Florida along with live music, and STEM activities for the wee ones. The event will kick-off at 1 p.m. with VIP ticke…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 408 (Ricky Ly at Tabla Winter Park) 46:40

6M ago46:40

46:40

For episode 408, Jon and Brendan are joined by Ricky Ly of Tasty Chomps and the Orlando Foodie Forum at Tabla Winter Park, where they meet up with the owner, Nora, to preview their new menu that launched this weekend. Delicious!This week's topics include the turtling of Church Street Entertainment, the return of Creative City Project's "Immerse" to…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 407 (The Hideaway with Chip) 46:23

6M ago46:23

46:23

For episode 407, Jon and Brendan head to The Hideaway to check out their new digs across the street from their longtime home on Virginia Drive. The owner Chip hangs out to chat a bit and then we shared a snippet from a Bonus Episode with the owners of Zymarium Meadery in Mills 50. This week's topics include the recent reveal of Operation Night Cap …

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 406 (Cups and Pups) 50:14

6M ago50:14

50:14

For episode 406, Jon and Brendan head to Cups and Pups in College Park, a new dog-friendly coffee shop where the dogs can't go inside but they're more than welcome on the front patio. This week's topics include the Orlando Fire Union saying we have a shortage of hot firemen with sexy mustaches, Brendan's less than satisfactory trip on the St. John'…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 405 (Alien Treats 51:08

6M ago51:08

51:08

For episode 405, Jon's back and he takes Brendan out for a milkshake date at Alien Treats, a new alien-themed milkshake and candy bar in South Eola. This week's topics include a new Christmas pop-up bar in Thornton Park, an update from the City Food Hall folks in Ivanhoe Village, a possible refresh for Winter Park's Park Avenue, and the closing of …

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 404 (Sideward Brewing) 36:42

7M ago36:42

36:42

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, Gat…

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Bunglower and The Bus - Episode 403 (Tim's Wine Market) 51:21

7M ago51:21

51:21

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…

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Bunglower and The Bus - Episode 402 (Parlor Doughnuts) 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

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 fed…

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Bonus Episode: Sherry Gutch and Ride DTO 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

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.…

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Bonus Episode: Rick Todd Talks Watermark's 30th Anniversary 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

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 LGBT…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 401 (The Neighbors) 45:02

7M ago45:02

45:02

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…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 400 (Southern Box Food Hall) 45:50

8M ago45:50

45:50

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 …

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Bungalower ad the Bus - Episode 399 (Twelve Talons Beerworks) 45:10

8M ago45:10

45:10

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 gr…

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Bunalower and The Bus - Episode 398 (Smoke and Donuts) 44:15

8M ago44:15

44:15

For Episode 398, 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 …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 397 (Third Thursday) 45:55

8M ago45:55

45:55

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’…

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 396 (Prem Indian Cuisine) 48:34

9M ago48:34

48:34

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 downtow…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 395 (Coro Restaurant) 43:52

9M ago43:52

43:52

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 Barbar…

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Bungalower and the Bus - Episode 394 (Sticky Rice) 47:12

9M ago47:12

47:12

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 Morm…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 393 (Ivanhoe Park Lager Haus) 55:56

9M ago55:56

55:56

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…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 392 (Qreate Coffee 2) 46:16

10M ago46:16

46:16

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,…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 391 (The Swirlery) 51:06

10M ago51:06

51:06

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 Condui…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 390 (Tactical Brewing) 43:16

10M ago43:16

43:16

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 Bungalowe…

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 389 (Lamp & Shade) 44:47

10M ago44:47

44:47

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 …

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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 388 (Third Thursday) 45:09

10M ago45:09

45:09

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 …

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