Tucker Wise has taken various elements from his diverse background and combined them with his passion for Florida agriculture in order to use his voice as an instrument carrying the positive message of rural Florida to the metropolitan areas of our state. No pun intended, but Tucker is wise beyond his years and will be a valuable advocate for Old Florida for years to come. Tune in to hear more of his story.

This week finds me booked with speaking engagements for public school programs, work on commissioned art, and getting our bloodhound puppies ready to leave for their new homes so for now please enjoy this enlightening interview which originally aired back in 2020.

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Mr. J.C. Bass is a Korean War veteran, Silver Star recipient, lifelong cowman, and a true southern gentleman. Join us as he shares all the change he's experienced in 90 years of living in Basinger and surrounding areas of Okeechobee County.

Did you know that mechanical ice production first occurred in Florida? It all happened along the Gulf coast back in the mid 1800's thanks in large part to the pesky mosquitos and the diseases they transmit. Listen in to learn all the fascinating details behind this story and the invention of artificial ice. It's overlooked Florida history that altered not only life in the Sunshine State, but life worldwide as well.

Music Credits: "Southern Land" by Trent Willmon

I recently turned up a copy of a newsletter from back in the mid 1980's, where my Granddaddy did an interview with the publication team from Cattlemen For Christ discussing his thoughts on the state of the beef industry at that time and where he thought it was headed in the future. As the ancient idiom from Ecclesiastes made clear, there is nothing new under the sun. Join us for a look at Granddaddy's prescient thoughts as we read through his Q & A session demonstrating just how true his predictions came to be across Florida and our nation as a whole in these current times.

Dropping a rebroadcast this week so we can revisit some heritage this week; hope y'all enjoy it...

Since our show is heavily focused on honoring our heritage and we're closing in on St. Patrick's Day, what better time than now to take a look at the origins of the Corned Beef and Cabbage meal? And while most of us knew that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland but did you know that he was also a cowboy? We dig into the Rian Bó Phádraig (Track of St. Patrick's Cow) in the second half of this special episode that's sure to surprise and enlighten you.