Between The Beaches Podcast

By Brad PharesSociety & Culture Documentary History

Between The Beaches Podcast episodes

January 12, 2023 121. Poetry From The Pasture: Remembering Baxter On HIs Birthday
Welcome to Season 4 and we're kicking things off with some poetry from the pasture! In this episode, I chose to share six of Baxter Black's poems to remember him and celebrate what would've been his 78th birthday. He was a fine human, a clever writer with a gift for capturing humor in nearly every situation, and we lost him far too soon. Hope y'all enjoy these selections and that they add a laugh or two in your day.
33 min
December 21, 2022 [REBROADCAST] 44. Chirstmas Traditions Across Florida's Heartland; with Nancy Phares and Sam Phares
*REBROADCAST*

In our Christmas episode, we reflect back on Christmas memories and family traditions spanning the generations including cutting our own trees from the Florida scrub before there were nearly so many people and so much less scrub country. We sprinkle in a bit of cowboy poetry including arguably the most widely known Christmas poem in the cowboy poetry genre recited by our friend of the show, Mr. Red Steagall.
45 min
December 14, 2022 120. Poised For Prominence: How The Dream For a Bustling Brighton Died
Brighto, Florida was once poised to become a mega power city on the Florida peninsula, but a series of events and circumstances derailed those plans and the dreams of both millionaires and regular folks alike. In this episode, we dig into the backstory of the men behind those plans for greatness, look at their implementation, and bear witness to what crushed it all. It's another piece of Florida's past that's easily overlooked so listen and learn more about the parts of Florida lying between the beaches.
53 min
December 07, 2022 119. Still Longing To Chase Cattle Under The Florida Sun; with Leon Myers
If you enjoy good ole Florida cowhunting stories then this episode is one you don't want to miss. Having not only served his country in the Vietnam War, Mr. Leon Myers spent years working cattle across South-Central Florida for numerous ranches. He's got many a story to share, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. To paraphrase an old Irish proverb, "a family of Celtic birth will argue and fight, but let a shout come from without, and see them all unite." Such has been the case within my family and many others... Ranching in Florida has never been for the faint of heart. Mr. Myers has born witness to the tough times and shares some of his re3collections in this conversation.
1 hr 24 min
November 23, 2022 118. Thanksgiving Thoughts And More; with Sam Phares
In spite of many challenges, we have much to be thankful for here in Florida. In this episode, Sam lends some perspective on the issues facing many of our state's farmers as well as the way they continue to meet those challenges before we close the show with a short Thanksgiving story first shared many years ago by Paul Harvey.
51 min
November 16, 2022 117. Discovering Intrinsic Worth With Some Cowboy Poetry
Episode 117 serves up some cowboy poetry focused on finding the underlying, essential value in the world around us from both the male and female perspective. You'll hear some of Brad's own poetry as well as some poems from Wallace McRae and Barney Nelson that all serve to shift focus to things of intrinsic worth.
39 min
November 09, 2022 [REBROADCAST] 72. Setting The Woods On Fire: The History and Importance of Prescribed Fire
NOTE: With everyone focused on the impending landfall of Tropical Storm NIcole on Florida's east coast, we opted to share a previously aired episode this week. This episode first aired in September 2021.

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In light of the rampant wildfires ravaging the western U.S., this week's episode offers a look at the origins of controlled burns, it's predominance in the Southeast, and the important role it plays in land management.
52 min
October 26, 2022 116. Dog Training And Cow Hunting: A Conversation with Mr. Will Adams
Will Adams is widely known throughout Florida for his line of cow dogs and how well they work cattle, but not so many know that he spent a fair bit of time training bloodhounds as well. In this week's episode, we compare and contrast those two breeds, share some cow hunting memories, and discuss some quality horse lines that excelled both in the arena and out on the range. It's a wide ranging conversation that's sure to be interesting as well as entertaining.
1 hr 21 min
October 19, 2022 115. The Importance of Perspective; with Sam Phares
In the days after Hurricane Ian, we discuss many of the pending consequences that are yet to emerge and most people will misunderstand without viewing them through the proper lens, and in the second half of the show we discuss the importance of sharing your personal story with your urban neighbors to help expand their perspective.
1 hr 3 min
October 05, 2022 114. The Helpers: A Special Podcast Episode
This is a special episode airing commercial/sponsor free in collabopration with Travis Thompson and the Cast and Blast Florida Podcast. This episode highlights Florida's spirit, the resilience of her people, and all that makes our beautiful state great.
34 min

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Preserving and promoting Florida's rural landscape and ranching heritage by sharing forgotten and little known history along with interviews, stories, and cowboy poetry capturing the lifestyle of both…