People talk about changing the world every day, but some actually make the mission a lifelong journey. The last time we spoke with author, professor and philanthropist Alex Counts on the Keys Weekly Podcast, we discussed his book, "When in Doubt. Ask for More: And 213 Other Life and Career Lessons for Mission-Driven Leaders.” During his most recent visit, Counts discusses his book, "Small Loans Big Dreams,” which shares intimate stories about how microfinance and the Grameen Bank have changed the lives of impoverished women and their families in America and across the globe. Counts discusses why we should rethink how the world approaches loans and how his microfinance approach, created by his mentor Muhammad Yunus, applies practical life tools and valuable lessons, in addition to the loans, to change the trajectory of poverty. 

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Andy Siegal was hired in 1994 to coach the Key West Conchs’ football team. At just 24 years old, he was the youngest head football coach in the state. Taking the team to the postseason in both of his years coaching, his career since Key West has spanned across many high schools, universities and consulting positions. Listen as coach Sean McDonald catches up with Siegal to talk about his foray into the coaching world, his fondest memories of Key West, including a district championship, and his plans for a new sports-themed restaurant, “Coach’s Championship Grill.”

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You might not recognize the name Danny Clinch, but you've seen his work. Some of the most iconic photo shoots in music, from album covers to documentaries, have been captured by the imaginative eye of Clinch and his camera. From Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks to Neil Young, Elvis Costello and Steve Martin, Clinch is the artist stars request to capture and document their moments in time and in musical history. 

Clinch will be in Key West on Dec. 1, taking part in the COAST is Clear Music Festival, where he will showcase a photography exhibit at the Tropic Cinema, followed by a screening of his documentary, “A Tuba to Cuba,’  which follows the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (who will perform later that evening at the San Carlos Institute) through an unforgettable journey to Cuba. The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and Britt Myers caught up with Clinch before his arrival, discussing his relationship with Springsteen, how (Imaybe) he is still starstruck by Bob Dylan and why you might be surprised to hear the details of a particular photoshoot with Tupac  Shakur. For more on the COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival and tickets visit: coastisclearfest.com.

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In the latest edition of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast we are joined by legendary Key West High baseball coach Ralph Henriquez. During his 17 years at KWHS, Henriquez has won over 538 games, along with three state titles. His Conch baseball teams have been ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation under his tenure and over 120 of his players have signed college scholarships, with 11 of his student athletes drafted into the pros straight out of high school. Henriquez discusses his coaching stints with the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees systems and is joined by Scott Atwell as we chat about what it takes to build a winning culture, the expectations that come with winning in a baseball town—and a moving tribute to the late, legendary pitcher, Bruce Sutter. 

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Warren Haynes is widely considered one of the greatest live performers to ever command a stage. And on Oct. 18, Haynes and his band, Government Mule, will play the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West. 

Haynes’ career includes stints with the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead and dozens of collaborations with legendary names across the music spectrum, along with almost three decades of Government Mule projects and solo work. 

The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast recently caught up with the Grammy-winning artist. The discussion ranges from his earlier years, including his first-ever live gig with Gregg Allman on Duval Street, to which artists Haynes believes will carry the guitar hero torch into the next generations of music.

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Key West natives, also known as “Conchs,” are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. Many Conchs share ancestry from various regions of Europe and North America, yet most migrated by way of the Bahamas in the early 1800s for the thriving agriculture, fishing and sponging trade around Key West. Today, many locals (or Conchs) remain in Key West with shared attributes and traits that include hard work, craftsmanship, generosity and a “family first” approach above all else. Conch attributes are often distinguishable at first glance. They share a unique accent that many describe as a "mix of Cajun and Northeastern dialect." Conchs are typically history lovers and adept storytellers, serving as the scribes of local maritime mythology and remarkable tales of old Key West.

In this edition of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast, we celebrate Pat Labrada, born and raised in Key West and a respected Conch who has impacted many generations of Key West men and women through his service as a teacher and football coach. The Key West High School grad earned an Arts degree from Bethany College, but remained in Key West throughout his early adult life, serving 8 years on the Monroe County School Board, past President of the Rotary Club of Key West, past chairman of the Military Affairs Committee and currently serves as an elected official on the Key West Utility Board. Labrada has worked in the local mortgage industry for over three decades, but his proudest accolades are centered around his family and faith. Labrada is a parishioner of St Mary’s Star of the Sea and he and his wife Terri have three children and six grandchildren. 

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John Picco's pedigree in naval aviation includes over 3,000 flight hours, 800 carrier landings and 80 combat missions. Oh, and did we mention the Navy Wings of Gold recipient also graduated from Top Gun in 2000?

So who better to join the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast just as "Top Gun: Maverick" becomes the summer blockbuster. Host Britt Myers and guest John Picco give listeners an inside look at the real Top Gun school and pilots, while Picco offers comparisons between the movies and the real thing. 

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Alex Counts had a world of opportunity awaiting him after graduating from Cornell University. Yet he made the choice to travel the globe with an agenda to change the world.

While spending over a decade in Bangladesh, Counts played a critical role in the global microcredit movement, which he utilized as an essential tool to battle world poverty. In addition, he established the Grameen Foundation, which grew to become a leading international humanitarian organization, with the support of his mentor, Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Today, Counts is a professor at the University of Maryland and continues to share his leadership and philanthropic experiences with local leaders, including nonprofits and boards across the world. Counts, who has been published in The Washington Post, The Miami Herald and many other national publications, joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his latest book, “When In Doubt Ask For More: And 213 Other Life & Career Lessons for the Mission-Driven Leader.” Whether you are new to boards or have years of fundraising involvement, we promise Counts’ motivating approach and decades of shared experiences have the power to inspire you or your organization. 

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Musician Nick Norman Doesn’t Fit in a Box…And He’s Just Fine With That. 

From record deals, fatherhood and establishing his own identity as an artist—Nick Norman is loving the ride. 

Listen now to his self-titled, debut album and check out his upcoming performances at Key West Songwriters Festival and on The Porch Tour. 

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Musical superstar Adam Lambert joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Once known for his American Idol fame, Lambert has since become one of the most celebrated artists and stage performers on the globe. He's now touring with QUEEN on lead vocals, and on April 28, the Grammy-nominated star will bring his voice, talent & showmanship to Key West's Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Before his arrival in the Southernmost City, Adam chats with podcast host Britt Myers about his fondest American Idol memories, what touring with QUEEN has meant to him and how he stays grounded while using his meteoric rise and popularity for philanthropic causes.

Join Adam Lambert on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and find limited tickets (as they remain) at thekeywestamp.com.  

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