The Orlando Shine Show

The Orlando Shine Show

By Brendan O'Connor and Jon BusdekerNewsNews Commentary
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The Orlando Shine Show episodes

  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 30: Bagel King - Casselberry

    Episode 30 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Bagel King - Casselberry (Website), a family-owned and operated bakery that was founded in Winter Park back in 1977. We invited third generation Bagel King, Frankie Perrotta, to hop on the show and chat about his family, the bagel scene, and what they've been cooking up - but we had a technical mishap and lost his interview! Shout out to Scottie Campbell for filling in on the fly. We'll be doing a makeup interview with Frankie this week!

    Topics this week include the pending closure of Tanqueray's Bar in downtown Orlando, a strike in the ECHL that could affect Orlando Solar Bears games, Orlando Sentinel suing FDOT for access to public records, and the passing of famous YouTuber Adam the Woo and the founder of Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, Chris Cortez.

    Holler at this week's sponsors, Jim Hobart's Legacy Life Project, 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]!

    39 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 29: Pizza Bruno - Maitland

    Episode 29 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Pizza Bruno - Maitland (Website), in the Maitland Social food hall - where you'll also find Wave Sushi, Thrive Cocktail Lounge, Foxtail Coffee, and Urban Body Works fitness Center. The crew at Bruno's really rolled out the red carpet so be sure to check our video recap on OrlandoShine.com and our socials so you can see all the yummy things we tried!

    Topics this week include the passing of Captain John cheek - the founder of Orlando Brewing, a new Trader Joe's coming to Maitland, a new Greek concept opening in the former Local Bar and Grill in College Park, and the official show lawyer Moses DeWitt weighs in on the Protection of Children Act and the State's war on prosthetic boobies, and a man who threw a flare at a 2024 soccer game who is looking at a pretty lengthy (possibly) jail sentence.

    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]!

    44 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 28: Charlie's Bakery and Creamery

    Episode 28 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Charlie's Bakery and Creamery (Website), in Curry Ford West. The owners, Tricia and Troy Hage, spent some time with us talking about the history of the space, all the awards they've won, and about how they plan to bring some breakfast options in January 2026 - including bagels and fancy croissants.

    Topics this week include Roger Chapin winning the runoff election for Orlando City Council's District 3 seat by 200 votes, an update on the Legionnaire's outbreak in Ocoee, Pom Moongauklang isn't affiliated with Pom Pon's Sandwicheria anymore, Rollins College is raising tuition pricing, and more.

    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]!

    46 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 27: Quantum Leap Pop-up at East End Market

    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]!

    46 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 26: Art2 Park in downtown Orlando

    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]!

    50 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 25: Antica Pizzeria and Market

    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]!

    46 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 24: Date Night at Hollerbach's German Restaurant and Asian Lantern Festival

    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]!

    46 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Bonus Episode - Ely Oaks at EDC Orlando 2025

    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.

    12 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 23 (Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee)

    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]!

    50 min
  • The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 22 (Ravenous Pig Brewing with Dr. David)

    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]!

    44 min

About The Orlando Shine Show

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The Orlando Shine Show is a vibrant, locally focused show that captures the pulse of Central Florida. Hosted by Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker, the Orlando Shine Show delves into the region's latest news, cultural happenings, and community events. With their deep roots in Orlando's media landscape, Brendan and Jon bring a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the city to each episode.

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