Best Cavern Of Secrets Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 209: Insider's Guide to Winter Park 29:48

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick serves on the board of the Winter Park History Museum, and Cathy lived there for a time in the '90s (and loves to go back). That's why the book written by this episode's guest, Kim Michalak, was so appealing to both of them. Kim shares how she selected her 100 things for her book 100 Things To Do in Winter Park …

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The Wall Street Journal Is Gaslighting You On UFOs 20:36

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The Wall Street Journal just published a piece admitting past Pentagon deception about UFOs, while doubling down on dismissing real evidence. In this episode, I respond directly, breaking down why these media narratives mirror Cold War-era perception management and why Congress must demand transparency now. From Malmstrom to Byelokoroviche, the pat…

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Episode 208: Surf's Up, Florida: Surfing, Sharks are Fun, and the Best Place To Surf in Florida 39:11

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Send us your Florida questions! Dan Reiter joins the podcast to talk about his career surfing Florida and writing about the same. The trio talks about everything from the best place to surf in Florida to why surfers shouldn't be scared of sharks. Check out Dan's book about surfing (link below). Links We Mentioned On a Rising Swell: Surf Stories Fro…

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Season 3: Episode 27 - An Evil Like No Other (Path A) 1:23:27

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The party begins their descent into the underground research facility. Will they find the relic that they were ordered to retrieve or will they come across something else? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Damien/Desiree (Blaze_NBK), Isundra (daggertribal), Thaddeus (Rodimu…

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What I Learned From Joe Rogan (ft. Young Jamie and Viktor Hovland) 51:01

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I reflect on my appearance on Joe Rogan while golfing with Young Jamie and Viktor Hovland. Their conversation dives deep into UFOs, ancient civilizations, and the secrets of the pyramids. They unpack the physics of anomalous objects, the shifting media narratives, and the hidden legacy of Harold Malmgren—all while questioning what Hollywood and bla…

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Episode 207: Polk Parkway, an Endangered Mint Plant, and What Listeners Can Do 51:16

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Send us your Florida questions! "Nature isn't just more complex than we know, it's more complex than we can know." There's a sadly great chance that the State of Florida is going to build a toll road through the last remaining wild growth of a pretty — and pretty endangered — plant. Here's what's happening, where it's happening, and what you can do…

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JFK & UFOs: Who Actually Killed Our President? 2:51:29

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The conversation delves into the complexities surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, exploring the recent release of declassified files, the involvement of the CIA, and the covert operations that led to the assassination. We discuss the confusion generated by the released documents, the historical context of the assassination, …

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Episode 206: St. Augustine's More Recent History, Why All Old Buildings Are Not Historic, and St. Augustine's Black History 34:44

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Send us your Florida questions! Historian Holly Baker joins the podcast to talk about her work in preservation in St. Augustine, Vero Beach, and throughout Florida. The trio also talks about what makes a building historic, preserving historic evidence of Jim Crow, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Links We Mentioned St. Augustine Davis Shores Bridge …

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Meet The Startup Summoning UFOs: Skywatcher 2:02:34

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In this explosive conversation, James Fowler takes us deep into the inner workings of Skywatcher—a pioneering tech company claiming nearly 100% success detecting UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). With military-grade gear, cutting-edge AI, and a staggering track record, they’re documenting crafts the government won’t talk about—Tic Tacs, Manta R…

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Season 3: Episode 26 - Shady Dealings (Path B) 1:45:23

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After successfully infiltrating the Emerald Lobby, the party learns the name of Borgar, a guard of Manavik. In hopes of learning more about Bertio and his plans, the party seeks out Borgar to gather additional intel. Will the party find what they need? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved …

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Episode 205: Native and Wild Florida Landscapes, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons, and Weeds That Aren't Weeds 34:31

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Send us your Florida questions! Florida author and naturalist Andrew Furman returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, Of Slash Pine and Manatees: A Highly Selective Guide to My Suburban Wilderness. Links We Mentioned Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair With Florida Bidens pilosa (aka beggartick, etc., etc.) and its medicinal uses Frogfrui…

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Randall Carlson: Is The Moon An ALIEN Satellite Monitoring Earth? 3:31:25

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Is the Moon truly a natural satellite—or could it be an artificial construct placed with intent? In this mind-expanding conversation, Jesse Michaels and Randall Carlson explore the possibility that the Moon isn’t what we’ve been told. From ancient myths and sacred geometry to orbital mechanics and metaphysical theories, this dialogue peels back the…

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Episode 204: Walt Disney Didn't Buy Land in Secret, and Other Disney Myths 50:34

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Send us your Florida questions! How Bowers of the Retro WDW podcast joins Rick and Cathy to talk about the not-so-secret-after-all Florida Project, the origins of Disney Springs, and what Cypress Gardens had to do with Walt Disney deciding Florida would be a great place for a theme park. Links We Mentioned Retro WDW Lake Buena Vista Historical Soci…

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Season 3: Episode 25 - Echoes from Below (Path A) 57:14

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After investigating the potential threat of vampires in New Tempest, the party learns about an event known as the Scarlet Soiree. However, before deciding if they will attend, they must first travel to the north to investigate the research facility. Will the party find out what happened to the researchers? Or will they find themselves in more troub…

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Episode 203: Ocala Caverns, Colonial Mall, and Joffrey's Coffee 58:19

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Send us your Florida questions! Orlando historian Rachel Williams joins the podcast to talk about Colonial Plaza Mall (now a shadow of its former self and called Colonial Marketplace), and from there the conversation moves to caves in Ocala, coffee roasters we love, and the importance of the shopping mall in Florida culture. Links We Mentioned Ocal…

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What's Happening Beneath the Pyramids? (Ft. Luke Caverns) 2:35:58

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Is ancient Egypt hiding structures far older than mainstream archaeology admits? This episode with vigilante archaeologist Luke Caverns explores the mystery beneath the Giza Plateau, from long-rumored underground chambers to the origins of the Sphinx itself. Caverns argues that many ancient monuments—once thought to be tombs— may have served for mo…

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Episode 202: Forgotten Mermaids, Manatee Sex, and Killer Manatee! 53:26

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Send us your Florida questions! TJ Fridrich, with the Save the Manatee Club, joins the podcast to talk about what listeners need to know about when manatee can be dangerous (seriously!), what their mating behavior might look like, and where you can see some excellent documentaries about manatee and their ilk. Links We Mentioned Save The Manatee Clu…

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Why UFOs Prove We Live In Plato’s Cave 2:13:01

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Are UFOs matrix-shaping machines responsible for simulating reality itself? Do they exist outside the “cave” of our epistemological filters? Philosopher James Madden argues that the UFO mystery reveals a deeper truth: humanity is trapped inside a kind of Plato’s Cave, manipulated by “guardian” forces (possibly non-human) that use belief, disinforma…

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Season 3: Episode 24 - The Emerald Lobby (Path B) 1:47:48

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After exploring the town of Manavik, the party finds a blacksmith by the name of Jorundur and information regarding Bertio and the Emerald Lobby. Nomu's past continues to haunt him as he wishes to find more details on Bertio and the one known as Lord Butterfryn. What trouble will Shell Cat Supreme find themselves in this time? Find out on this epis…

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Presidential Advisor: “I Directly Handled UFO Material” (Ft. Harald Malmgren) 4:04:29

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Join us for a special episode with former presidential advisor Harald Malmgren. A 27 year old Harald Malmgren literally saved the world from nuclear catastrophe during The Cuban Missile Crisis when Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and President JFK asked him to “buy time for diplomacy” by facing off against General Curtis “Bombs Away” LeMay. Ma…

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Episode 201: St. Johns River: Baby Birds, Tiny Gators, and Goat Island 42:51

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy talk about the middle basin of the St. Johns River, eco tours, and wildlife seen along the waterway. Links We Mentioned Floridiana Festival at the Matheson Squarehouse Pizza Love Vine? Welaka Florida Lake Jesup St. Johns River info Airboat on the St. Johns Airboat chase sequence in Gone Fishin' "36 Hou…

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Henry Kissinger & UFO Secrecy: The Dark Connection 1:04:23

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Was Henry Kissinger overseeing a UFO crash retrieval program? This episode lays out one of the most compelling cases yet. From Nazi tech recovery as a young army CIC member to Project Moon Dust to deep Harvard intelligence ties to the controversial MJ-12 documents (which likely contain half-truths), there is building evidence suggesting Kissinger m…

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Episode 200: What's So Secret About Florida? 34:23

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Send us your Florida questions! Josh Ginsberg, author of Secret Tampa Bay, Secret Orlando, Tampa Bay Scavenger, Oldest Tampa Bay — among others — joins the podcast to talk about his favorite hidden gems in Tampa Bay and Orlando. The trio talks about everything from the Wizard of Oz to taxidermied animals. Links We Mentioned TerriblyOdd.com Josh Gin…

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Season 3: Episode 23 - Fang-tastic Investigations (Path A) 1:59:52

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After meeting with Emon Vanelis the party seeks to investigate the potential whereabouts of vampires. Will they come across any helpful information? Or will they end up becoming targets themselves? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Damien/Desiree (Blaze_NBK), Isundra (dagge…

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Steven Greer: “UFO Secrets Are Held By A Global Cabal” 3:50:37

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Dr. Steven Greer goes deeper than ever before, revealing how secret programs have weaponized alien contact and suppressed transformative technology. Greer reveals high-level briefings, attempted assassinations, and a hidden cabal operating beyond presidential oversight. He claims these operations have staged false flag UFO events, manipulated sitti…

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Episode 199: Craig Pittman, Naked People, and Dead Bodies 57:46

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Send us your Florida questions! Craig Pittman, co-host of the Welcome to Florida podcast, joins Florida Spectacular to talk about his latest book by the same name. This episode takes a roller coaster approach to Florida, and along the way the trio discusses nudist resorts, snakes, where to find dead bodies, and... well, take a listen. It's quite a …

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Senate Staffer: “UFO Secrecy Classifies Basic Science!” 2:15:51

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Episode 198: Let's Go to the Mall: Haunted Malls, Mall Culture, and Oviedo Mall 49:18

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Send us your Florida questions! Josh Gunderson, the creative mind behind the popular Oviedo Mall account on Twitter, joins the podcast to talk about mall culture in Florida, his new book, The Lamenting Mall Rats Society, and whether or not Oviedo Mall really is haunted. Links We Mentioned @OviedoMall on Threads The actual Oviedo Mall The Lamenting …

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Season 3: Episode 22 - Welcome to Manavik (Path B) 1:50:39

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After helping the stone giant against the poachers, Nomu, Yelar, and Relinoa make their way to the town of Manavik in hopes of handing Perlen over to the town guard. Will they stay long in town or will they continue towards the town of Wildrun? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characte…

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Michael Herrera: “We Saw A 300ft UFO in the Indonesian Jungle” (Marine Vet Tells All) 2:14:19

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Former Marine Michael Herrera joins us alongside UAP Gerb ( @UAPGerb ) to reveal chilling details about his 2009 Indonesian jungle encounter with a colossal octagonal craft and the covert black‑ops network behind it. He describes being intercepted by eight elite operators wielding biometric scanners instead of weapons, then watching a 300‑foot, Van…

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Episode 197: Tiki Culture, Clearwater, and Tiki-a-Go-Go 39:23

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Send us your Florida questions! Jon Bortles joins Cathy and Rick to talk about Florida Tiki culture and all things Tiki. Bahi Hut Meetup with Rick, Cathy, and Jon — April 11, 7 p.m. Links We Mentioned Tahitian Motor Lodge Tarpon Tahitian Inn Tampa Hawaiian Inn Daytona Best Western Aku Tiki Peking Palace in Clearwater Mai Kai Julian's Ormond Beach T…

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Are Aliens Just Future Humans? Ft. Chris Ramsay 2:45:51

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Go to https://surfshark.com/americanalchemy for 4 extra months of Surfshark Magician‑turned‑UFO investigator Chris Ramsay exposes the hidden mechanics of the phenomenon. He reveals how memory, perception, and psy‑ops shape eyewitness accounts and seed modern UFO lore. He probes what humans truly encounter — and why our minds act as the first filter…

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Episode 196: Florida Landscaping, Wildflowers, and Disney Plants 54:51

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Send us your Florida questions! Spring has sprung, the pollen is here, and it's time once again to talk about plants and landscaping. Eric Schmidt, the Botanical Records Specialist for Harry P. Leu Botanical Gardens, talks about a few of his favorite plant places in Florida, his experiences consulting on the Animal Kingdom and Star Wars landscaping…

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Season 3: Episode 21 - From Hammer's Glow to Secrets Below (Path A) 2:05:42

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The party returns to the city of New Tempest with their journey for the star metal complete. Will they hand over all of the star metal to Barsora? Or will they choose to do something else with it? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Damien/Desiree (Blaze_NBK), Isundra (dagger…

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Top Physicist: “There Was A Nuclear Catastrophe On Mars” (ft. Dr. John Brandenburg) 1:52:18

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Episode 195: Paw-Paws, Munyon Island, and a Made-in-Florida Liqueur 44:02

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Send us your Florida questions! This week, Joe Colucci from Munyon's Paw Paw Liqueur joins the podcast to talk about his Florida-made papaya liqueur — and the fascinating Florida history behind it. Links We Mentioned Munyon Island Munyon's Paw Paw Liqueur Mai Kai The Great Outdoors in High Springs Ottos High Dive Copper Rocket Munyon Hope Associati…

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DARPA Scientist: "Aliens Genetically Engineered Humans” (Ft. John Blitch) 3:20:29

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Episode 194: Botanical Gardens, Flamingos, and Florida Yard Lizards 42:50

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Send us your Florida questions! Cathy and Rick give a whirlwind tour of botanical gardens they have loved, talk about Rick's proposal to his wife and where he hid her ring, how to pronounce anole, and where to find flamingos. Links We Mentioned Florida Botanical Gardens Harry P. Leu Gardens Orlando Exploration Gardens Brown anoles and more about th…

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Season 3: Episode 20 - The Might of a Stone Giant (Path B) 1:01:39

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Nomu, Yelar, and Relinoa had decided to help the stone giant against the group of hunters. With the might of a giant on their side, will the party be victorious? Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Nomu (Robert), Yelar (Rodimus7901), and Relinoa (a new full-time NPC) while we…

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CIA Psychic Spy: “Mars Used To Have Alien Life” 2:49:06

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Episode 193: Gulf of...?, John D. MacDonald, and Jack Davis' Gulf Coast Playlist 56:11

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Send us your Florida questions! Jack Davis, the Pulitzer-winning author of The Gulf: Making of an American Sea, joins the podcast to talk about what he thinks of the Gulf of Mexico's nomenclature glow-up. The talk migrates to sea level rise, John D. MacDonald's books, and his "Gulf of Mexico" playlist. Links We Mentioned General Jesup and Lake Jesu…

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This Astronomer Has Detected UFOs! 59:51

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The Most Knowledgeable UFO Researcher In The World 2:38:02

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Episode 192: Spectacular Madcaps: Protect Florida Springs, Manatee Cavorting, and Other NSFW Environmental Fun Facts 57:03

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Send us your Florida questions! At the Florida Springs Council, the Florida Madcaps podcast host Ryan Worthington and Florida Spectacular host Cathy Salustri taped a crossover podcast in front of a live audience. Their guests are Max Chesnes, the Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter; TJ Fridrich, a biologist with Save the Manatee Club; and Federi…

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The Alien Apocalypse: Society After UFO Disclosure (ft. Matthew Pines) 2:39:58

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Season 3: Episode 19 - A Fey's Demand (Path A) 2:01:34

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After defeating the forest ogres and obtaining the star metal ore for themselves, the party now travels east through the forest in hopes of avoiding any others that may want the ore for themselves. Isundra is also faced with having to make a decision regarding Napolean's deal. Will she give him all the ore? Or will she choose another path? Find out…

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Blue Aliens Taught a Construction Worker Advanced Physics 2:04:03

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Episode 191: Floridiana, Taxidermied Gators, and Florida Collectibles 35:52

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Send us your Florida questions! Ken Breslauer joins the podcast to talk about collectible Florida ephemera, his annual Floridiana show, and his favorite roadside attractions. Links We Mentioned Floridiana Fest (Sarasota, April 11-12) Florida Attractions History Atomic Tunnel Sarasota Jungle Gardens Bongo Land Pinecrest Gardens Sunken Gardens Silver…

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Whitley Strieber: "Aliens Live Among Us" (Exclusive Interview) 2:38:10

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Episode 190: Rosewood, Shana Smith, and 'Islands of Cedars' 57:11

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Send us your Florida questions! Shana Smith joins the podcast to talk about her book, Islands of Cedars. Shana based the book on actual events, but is a well-researched book of fiction. It's a beautifully written piece of history and Shana talks about what motivated her to write the book, what happened, and what's next. Links We Mentioned Islands o…