Best 21 Central Florida Podcasts

Bringing you audio adventures around Central Florida's world class entertainment and attractions.

NewsNight is a weekly, taped 30-minute segment, featuring a team of journalists in radio, tv, newspaper, and blogs across Central Florida. The show is a weekly round-table discussion that highlights local journalism around important community topics. It is the story behind the story. The panel will break down the big story or stories of the week and discuss what and how they'll impact the community. more

'Spotlight' covers arts, culture, and entertainment from a Central Florida perspective. But, like the arts itself, 'Spotlight' strains its boundaries and may even cross them if there's a need! 'Spotlight' aims to call attention to people and events that offer enrichment to its listeners. That enrichment comes in many forms: from a discussion about how art can take its audience on an emotional journey that creates empathy where none existed before…to news about a local theater or museum when its inner workings have outsized consequences…to a belly laugh from much-need comedic relief. 'Spotlight' will also share performances from creators of all stripes and endeavor to amplify voices not often heard. It's an engaging and exciting listen with a mind-broadening mission. more

The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way. Ready to up your knowledge game? Let's get started. Produced by Central Florida Foundation. more

Join Engage's host, Cheryn Stone as she explores Central Florida's issues and culture with new voices, new perspectives, and thought provoking interviews. more

Talking Central Florida host Steve Mort gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region's most important issues. The show is a production of the News Collaborative of Central Florida. more

The Business Backdrop pulls back the curtain on Central Florida's business scene — and the newsroom that covers it. Every two weeks, Editor-in-Chief of the Orlando Business Journal Richard Bilbao takes you behind the headlines to dive into the story behind the story shaping central Florida's economy through candid conversations with the reporters who brought it to life. You'll hear how stories come together, what's shaping Orlando business, and who's driving the change. From real estate to tourism to tech, The Business Backdrop gives you the context, insights, and newsmakers behind the stories that matter most to Orlando's business community. more

The Orlando Shine Show is a vibrant, locally focused show that captures the pulse of Central Florida. Hosted by Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker, the Orlando Shine Show delves into the region's latest news, cultural happenings, and community events. With their deep roots in Orlando's media landscape, Brendan and Jon bring a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the city to each episode. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on topics ranging from emerging local businesses and culinary hotspots to arts and entertainment. The hosts' engaging storytelling and dynamic rapport offer a fresh perspective on the city's evolving identity. Whether you're a longtime resident or a curious visitor, the show serves as a go-to source for staying connected with the heart of Orlando. Tune in to discover the stories that make Central Florida shine, as Brendan and Jon and The Orlando Shine Show spotlight the people, places, and events that define the region's unique character. more

Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don't capture the context of the whole story. 'Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite' expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida. more

Each episode we get the privilege to speak to the amazing people taking Winter Haven, FL and its surrounding Central Florida area to the next level. We're future-focused, celebrating our entrepreneurial history and leveraging it for our bright future ahead. This podcast is produced by the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce and is meant to generate pride in and knowledge of our community to residents and visitors alike. more

In this podcast we explore how to successfully garden in the unique climate of central Florida.  Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this podcast is for you. So grab your shovel and get ready to dig into this monthly podcast for gardeners in and around the central Florida area! This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.   more

Do you love Orlando? So do we! If you're planning your next Orlando vacation, moving to Orlando, or are new to the Central Florida area, then the Life in Orlando Podcast is for you! Join hosts Ron and Angie Howell as we take you through tips and info based on our first-hand experiences to help you discover ALL of Orlando. We will discuss theme parks, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Florida cruises, beaches as well as local favorites and tips to help with your vacation planning or relocation to the Orlando and Central Florida area! more

Engaging, entertaining and opinionated, Scott is one of the most talented and versatile broadcasters in the nation. The ANEZ SEZ brand is one of the most recognizable media brands in Central Florida and in his new podcast for WDBO, Scott shares his always interesting takes on daily hot topics from the worlds of local and national news, politics, sports and lifestyle. Scott also chats with local newsmakers who drive the conversation. Scott Anez is Orlando! more

Hello APGD is a neighborhood podcast that highlights the people who make the Audubon Park Garden District one of the most celebrated destination neighborhoods in Central Florida. We chat with business owners, community leaders, volunteers, long-time residents, artists, and other influential locals; documenting the untold stories of this magical place just minutes away from Downtown Orlando. more

Everything Real Estate in Central Florida including current market statistics and trends. What is happening in the news. The process, where things go bad and how to make them right. We cover insurance, appraisals, what to look for and out for. Everything Real Estate in Central Florida! more

Inspiring Wholeness is a podcast, brought to you by AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal, featuring people who make Central Florida a better place to work, live and play. Join us for exclusive conversations with some of Orlando's most influential innovators as they discuss the region's business trends, leadership lessons and ways we can inspire wholeness throughout our lives. New episodes drop monthly. Listen here and subscribe to Inspiring Wholeness wherever you get your podcasts. more

The interview-side of Flower Hour - hosted by Jimmy the Florist, Jade the Botanist, and GG the Gardener! The first 30-minutes of the hour feature live music by Central Florida artists and the other 30 minutes (what you're hearing now) are the interviews between the hosts and the live acts. Now spanning three seasons, Flower-Hour is a student-run and produced show on WPRK featuring the live sounds of the Central Florida music scene! more

'Blue Lights and Bylines' is a true-crime based podcast hosted by veteran journalists Kathy Kelly and Claire Metz, who have some 90 years of experience between them covering crime and other breaking news in Central Florida.Kelly started at the Daytona Beach News-Journal as a 16-year-old 'copy kid,' working her way up to become a seasoned crime writer and news editor. Meanwhile, Metz began her career in the 1980s at WESH-TV - the NBC affiliate for Orlando/Daytona Beach - working her way up to the anchor desk before retiring in 2023.Coverage of 'hard news' in those days was generally delegated to male journalists, but these two women were undaunted covering the grittiest, most sobering stories in a busy news market that spread from Florida's east coast to Walt Disney World and beyond in the west, and from the Space Coast in the south to St. Augustine and beyond in the north.Unlike many podcasters, who often go no further than Google and Wikipedia for their information, Kelly and Metz were boots-on-the-ground journalists who lived these stories from their first moments on the crime scenes to the courtrooms. Along the way they talked to law enforcement officers, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, family and friends of victims and community leaders.This included interviews with some of America's most infamous serial killers. For example, Kelly covered the case of Geraldo Stano, who was the verified killer of 23 women and girls across Florida and who was suspected of killing three or four times that many victims. Stano corresponded with Kelly from death row, where she also interviewed him in person, and he agreed to cooperate with her for her book about his life and crimes, 'I Would Find a Girl Walking,' published by Penguin in 2013.For her part, Metz was a go-to reporter in the case of Aileen Wuornos, a former prostitute who shot and killed at least 7 men and whose story was the basis for the 2003 film 'Monster,' starring Charlize Theron in an Oscar-winning portrayal of Wuornos. The murderer granted Metz, whom she had come to know during her trial, an exclusive interview on death row, and Metz was a witness to the execution of Wuornos in 2002.'Blue Lights and Bylines' will include stories and updates of other murders - from the infamous 'XBox murders' in Deltona in 2004 and the 'Pulse murders' of 49 people at a nightclub in Orlando in 2016 to cases ranging from the slaying of a beloved photographer in 1996 to the case of a teen tourist abducted from her hotel room in 1980 and murdered by a serial killer.The podcast will feature cold cases, solved murders and other crimes with questions about their resolution, and Kelly and Metz will occasionally have guests with them in the studio, including law enforcement officers and other journalists.What's more, 'Blue Lights and Bylines' will explore other types of stories Kelly and Metz covered related to breaking news, including mysterious disappearances, the slayings of police officers and even natural disasters such as hurricanes and attacks on humans by sharks and alligators.Kelly and Metz crossed paths as rivals during their years as journalists working for competing news outlets, but they became friends over time. Now with 'Blue Lights and Bylines,' they are partners in crime. more

Let's Bee Real is a monthly podcast from Realtor and Broker, Bee Powell--a seasoned expert when it comes to buying, selling, and managing homes and properties. In each episode, she interviews local guides, influencers, and leaders in the Central Florida community that provides helpful insight for potential homebuyers, investors, and even residents of places like Volusia County, Seminole County, Flagler County, Orange County, and Brevard County. more

Welcome to The Ocala Sizzle Podcast, your ultimate culinary companion in Ocala and Central Florida! Hosted by Wendell Carr, this engaging podcast delves into the vibrant food, drink, and culture that make this area unique. Each week, Wendell uncovers the best restaurants, charming hidden gems, and local breweries, offering a taste of everything from downtown dining to the scenic horse country. Join us as we explore family-owned businesses, small-batch coffee spots, and the latest events creating buzz in the community. Whether you're a local or just visiting, The Ocala Sizzle Podcast is your guide to savoring the rich flavors and stories behind Ocala's diverse landscape. Tune in to keep your culinary adventures sizzling! more

An unsympathetic victim, a prosecutor's conviction playbook, a missing mother of two and a tale of lie after lie after lie. Across four seasons, Murder on the Space Coast has explored each of these heartbreaking true-crime stories based in Central Florida. more