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 there is indeed a limit to how much he'd spend to keep The Rays in town which sends The Orlando Dreamers into a hopeful fervor, Joann's Fabric closing 500 stores nationwide, and Jeff Stanford from Orlando Science Center stops by to chat about this weekend's crazy events.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

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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 science to create mind-blowing illusions. Additionally, meet Team Witch Doctor from the TV show BattleBots and explore advanced robotics applications with UCF's Disability, Aging, and Technology faculty cluster, showcasing their robot dogs.

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Tickets are available for purchase on the Orlando Science Center's website.

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 planned for the downtown institution.

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, and JustCallMoe.com.

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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 week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.

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Release date:

31 January 2025

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 Night Cap update, and the arrival of a touring Star Wars-themed burlesque show.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Cloud Hop Bakeshop, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, 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 with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

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 an update on the Regina Hill case, a new French restaurant opening in the haunted house that is City Food Hall, four new Orlando restaurants being added to the Michelin Guide, and the indictment of the owner of Southern Nights Orlando on multiple counts of child pornography.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Cloud Hop Bakeshop, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.

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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 Orlando Pride, and free Wi-Fi for Parramore.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.

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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 Orlando Weekly's Faiyaz Kara, the drone mishap downtown, the opening of Good Pour in College Park, and the most-read stories of 2024 on Bungalower.com.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, 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 with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

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-focused restaurant, Pornhub removing access for the State of Florida, and Orlando Science Center's CineDome getting a huge donation for some overdue updates.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, 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 with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.