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- Florida things we can't wait to do again
Another week of lockdown has us looking forward to the days when things start returning to "normal". This week we run down and talk about some of the things we can't wait to do again once this is all over.
In this Episode:- We list and discuss some Florida things we can't wait to do again.
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Six Deck Automatic Card Shuffler
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
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- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
40 min - The Big Show about Tiger King
We've been binge-watching Netflix just like the rest of the world these days and finally got around to watching Tiger King. This week we give our reaction to this wild ride that puts a big focus on one popular Florida animal attraction; Big Cat Rescue in Tampa. We also watched The Big Show Show, a family-friendly sitcom about a retired wrestler and his family life in Florida.
In this Episode:- We react to our locked down binge watching of Tiger King.
- We review The Big Show Show, also on Netflix.
- Link: Big Cat Rescue's response to Tiger King.
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Toilet Paper!
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
55 min - Good Energy is also Contagious
Yeah, everything is still closed and will be for the foreseeable future. So this week we put together a list of good news from around Florida and a few things to look forward to once the world goes back to normal.
In this Episode:- Video: Some Good News with John Krasinksi
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Fender Deluxe Blues Harmonica
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
36 min - Stuck inside? Let's play Magic Kingdom Trivia!
Everything is shut down, and we're all stuck inside while our favorite Florida places are shut down. It's a bummer. So let's take a virtual visit around Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to play some trivia while learning a few cool things about the iconic theme park.
In this Episode:- Magic Kingdom Trivia
- Listener Purchase of the Week: DJI Osmo Pocket Handheld Gimbal w/ 4K Camera
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
55 min - Sorry folks, but Florida is closed!
A lot has happened in the world since last week, and not much of it has been good news. The coronavirus pandemic has all but brought activity in Florida, and around the world, to a halt. This week we talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on Florida tourism since so many of the things we love in this state have been temporarily shut down.
In this Episode:- Coronavirus brings Florida theme parks, attractions, and events to a complete standstill.
- Florida attractions that are closed, what's still open, and what to do now
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Clue Board Game
- Shannon's Recommendation: Alton Brown's Handwashing Tutorial
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
48 min - Florida Face-Off: Gulf coast vs. Atlantic coast beaches
Spring is around the corner, and beach season will soon be here. But which coast has the better beaches? Is the West Coast the best coast? Or is the Atlantic Ocean the place to be? This week we put the Gulf Coast up against the Atlantic Coast in six key categories.
In this Episode:- Only one Florida city ranks as one of the best cities to celebrate St. Patricks Day
- https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-st-patricks-day-celebrations/19603/
- Busch Gardens puts finishing touches on Iron Gwazi
- The Magic Kingdom hit with a series of technical issues in the last week
- Video: Haunted Mansion lights on and maintenance door open.
- Florida Face-off: Gulf coast vs. Atlantic coast beaches
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
56 min - Only one Florida city ranks as one of the best cities to celebrate St. Patricks Day
- "Up Up & Away" at Florida's largest hot air balloon fest.
This weekend we had a great time at "Up Up & Away", Florida's largest hot air balloon festival in Lakeland.
Also, one new ride is opening at Disney World while one classic attraction is getting ready to close.In this Episode:- Mickey & Minnies Runaway Railway opens this week at Hollywood Studios.
- Spaceship Earth at Epcot is closing for a multi-year reimagining.
- Trip Advisor lists their best beaches in the world, and some Florida beaches made the cut.
- We talk about and review our day at "Up Up & Away Florida".
- Photos: Up Up & Away Florida balloon festival
- Listener Purchase of the Week: 5.11 Tactical EMS Pants
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
54 min - Adventures of Florida Man
This week we mix up the format a bit and talk about some of our favorite Florida Man headlines of the past year. Also a little bit Walt Disney World talk.
In this Episode:
- Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom is getting a facelift.
- We discuss some of our favorite Florida Man stories of the past year.
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Purina Pro Plan Cat Food
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
47 min - Florida Theme Park Attractions that may soon disappear
It's still early in the year 2020 and at the start of a new decade. This week we put on our prognosticator caps to predict and discuss which current Florida theme park attractions we think won't survive to see the next decade. Also, some "Monster" news emerges on what's coming to Universal's Epic Universe.
In this Episode:
- New details emerge on one more land at Epic Universe
- USA Today lists 3 new Florida attractions among their best new attractions of the year
- https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-new-amusement-park-attraction/
- We discuss which current Florida theme park attractions we don't think will make it to the next decade.
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Evolve 100% Boar Bristle Hair Brush
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
1 hr 11 min - New details emerge on one more land at Epic Universe
- Ten unique, offbeat, "Only in Florida" events for 2020
Two weeks ago we ran down a number of Florida food festivals happening in Florida, so this week we're going to explore some of the unique, weird, and offbeat events for 2020 that could only happen in Florida.
In this Episode:- Unique, offbeat, "Only in Florida" events for 2020
- Fiddler Crab Festival
- http://steinhatcheechamber.com/the-events-calendar/fiddler-crab-festival
- Gasparilla Pirate Festival
- http://gasparillapiratefest.com
- Rattlesnake Festival
- http://www.rattlesnakefestival.com
- Sugar Sand Festival
- https://sugarsandfestival.com
- Siesta Key Crystal Classic
- https://www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com
- Biketoberfest
- https://www.daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest
- Venice Shark Tooth Festival
- http://www.sharkstoothfest.com
- Hemingway Days
- https://fla-keys.com/hemingway-days/
- Worm Gruntin' Festival
- http://www.wormgruntinfestival.com
- Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss
- http://www.florabama.com/mullet-toss
- Listener Voicemail; Brandon from the Florida Focus College Football Podcast
- Listener Purchase of the Week: Custom Leather Keychain
Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
- Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com
How to support the show
- Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
- http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com
- Shop at Amazon
1 hr 6 min
About Sunshine State of Mind
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From the state parks to the theme parks we cover everything that's fun under the Florida sun! Whether you're a visitor or a permanent tourist like us, we want to help you get the most out of your…
time in Florida.