Episode 27 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Quantum Leap (Facebook), in their month-long holiday pop-up at East End Market. They've partnered up with folks like La Femme du Fromage, Cuisiniers, and more for yummy cheese plates, soups, and more. And don't forget wine.

Topics this week include an update on the Sentinel property in downtown Orlando, Blue Origin applying for a permit to dump wastewater in the sensitive Indian Lagoon, a Legionnaires outbreak at an Ocoee fitness club, Fraggles at the Kennedy Space Center, and an update on Chad the Sandbag.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and Orlando Magazine's recent Central Florida's Finest Doctor issue, now available on stands near you.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 26 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Art2 Park (Website), a new urban pocket park in downtown Orlando operated by the folks at A La Cart.

Topics this week include a special Small Business Saturday retail shuttle circulator, Renaissance Theatre moving into the former Mad Cow/ArtSpace venue on Church Street, MCO wants its own police force, Mattel wants to open a toy-themed water park in Orlando, two people were arrested for "aggressive chalking" at the Pulse site, and Krampusfest is coming to the Milk District on December 7.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and Orlando Magazine's recent 2025 Dining Awards issue, now available on stands near you.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 25 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Antica Pizzeria & Market (Website) with chef/co-owner Kevin Turner.

Topics this week include a holiday-themed festival coming to Dr. Phillips Center of the Performing Arts in December, Kroger closing its Florida operations, a new "slotharium" coming to International Drive, the closing of Dapper Duck Bar in downtown Orlando, and ex-commissioner Regina Hill suing to overturn the recent election results.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and Orlando Magazine's recent 2025 Dining Awards issue, now available on stands near you.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 24 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Hollerbach's German Restaurant (Website) with guest host Scottie Campbell, following a preview of this year's Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo.

Topics this week include a search for a new mascot by The Orlando Storm (and our recommendations), Florida's Chief Financial Officer Natalie Imbruglia says Orlando's budget is "relatively in check," Tactical Brewing moving into a larger home just down the street, the possible construction of a new hotel in downtown Orlando, and the pending closure of another.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and Orlando Magazine's recent 2025 Dining Awards issue, now available on stands near you.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Austrian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Ely Oaks (Instagram | TikTok) is one of the fastest-rising names in electronic music, fueled by a massive social media following, a string of high-energy releases, and a touring schedule that is taking him around the world. At the recent EDC Orlando, he sat down with Brenda from Bithlo (Instagram) for an open, funny, and oddly grounded conversation about his journey from the Austrian Alps to the main stage.

Catch the video interview on our YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

Episode 23 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee (Website), a bar and grill entertainment venue with a rotating lineup of themed events and live music. We hear they have a pretty mean $10 lunch special, too - though we haven't tried it.

Topics this week include a follow up to last week's discussion on Volusia County Council cutting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding for art programming, local election results and drama from one of the rejected candidates (three guesses who), MCO reducing flights per an FAA mandate, the top places to eat according to Yelp Elites, and some upcoming events.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and Orlando Magazine's recent 2025 Dining Awards issue, now available on stands near you.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 22 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ravenous Pig Brewing (Website) in Winter Park. And since it was a Halloween show, we invited our amazing dentist, Dr. David Sutton of Dapper Dental (Website), to come and chat about sugar and candy and how to take care of our teefs.

Topics this week include Volusia County Council cutting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding for art programming, Alex Freeman of Orlando City SC being named MLS Young Player of the Year, Chris Cortez leaving Blue Bamboo, DeLand questioning e-bike use for minors, film incentives, and Orlando losing its best Cuban sandwich spot.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System and its upcoming Nicholas Sparks reading, and Orlando Magazine and its "Faces of Orlando" issue.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Nauti Lobstah (Website) in Apopka, which is celebrating its 4-year anniversary with some killer specials, including a 4-pound lobster roll that you won't want to miss. A special thank you to guest co-hosts Ryan Lynch from Orlando Business Journal and Scottie Campbell for subbing in for Jon while he's up in Detroit.

Topics this week include an interview with Nauti Lobstah co-owner Chef Mike Rumplik (originally from Rhode Island), new luxury apartments by Aston Martin headed to Daytona Beach Shores, Jacksonville Jaguars' pending decision about moving to Camping World Stadium in 2027, EA Games and their presence in Creative Village, Orlando City getting the boot from the playoffs, and a later night service expansion for SunRail.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System and its upcoming Nicholas Sparks reading, and Orlando Magazine and its "Faces of Orlando" issue.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Still Lounge by Dre and Snoop (Website) at Live! at Pointe Orlando for their big opening.

Topics this week include the new CineDome renovation at the Orlando Science Center, the return of TED x Orlando, fancy new seating at Inter&Co Stadium, Banana Ball coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2026, and a change in scop for the Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity in Ivanhoe Village.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System and its upcoming Nicholas Sparks reading, and Orlando Magazine and its "50 Most Powerful People" issue.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 19 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Corner Chophouse (Website) in Winter Park's Hannibal Square neighborhood.

Topics this week include the City of Orlando not banning Pride banners (despite rumors) - but FDOT is going after them on state roads, Orlando naming a new Poet Laureate despite Florida's Chief Financial dude Natalie Imbruglia saying its dumb, Orlando's new football team, Three Odd Guys Brewing closing its Apopka taproom, a pending Bob Ross art auction to raise funds for Public Broadcasting, and the calming of Corrine Drive.

Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System and its upcoming Trick or Treat Safe Zone on Sunday, October 12, and Orlando Magazine and its "50 Most Powerful People" issue.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!