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The Orlando Shine Show

Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker
Orlando
Central Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Science Center
Bungalower
Orlando, United States
Austin's Coffee
Craft Beer
Downtown Orlando
East End Market
Spark STEM Fest
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Kissimmee
Cloud Hop Bakeshop
Sideward Brewing
Mead Making
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
The Hideaway
LGBTQ+ Community
Sanford

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. ... more

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Episode 63 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Jimmy Hula's in Winter Park (Website). Brendan's back in town, and this week's episode didn't air on the radio, so it's got a fun new format for your listening pleasure.

Topics this week inclu... more

Misty Heath, Executive Director of SoDo Main Street District (Website), visits the WPRK studio to chat with Scottie about this week's Most Read articles. Those stories include the sad closure of Clemon's Produce, Dr. Phillips Center's big expansion p... more

Episode 62 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ten 10 Brewing (Website), located on the edge of the Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village Main Street districts, with guest host Ryan Lynch, senior staff writer at Orlando Business Journal.

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Rick Kilby is in the WPRK studio to chat about the Most Read stories on Orlando Shine – from bad news to the banal. The stories people read the most this week include a questionable fire in Lake Eola Heights, the Orange County Fire Chief's resignatio... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Kilby
Historian, author, and exhibit collaborator
Winter Park History Museum; University Press of Florida
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Jim Hobart
Photographer and creative professional with Macbeth Studio and Legacy Life Project involvement
Macbeth Studio; Legacy Life Project
Episode: Episode 6: He Prefers His Sports Hands-Free
Jeff Jones
Guest on the show discussing local stories and his background in entertainment and caricature sculpture
Independent artist; GotCaricature on Instagram
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Brendan O'Connor
Founder of Orlando Shine, co-creator of the show
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Episode: The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell: Episode 1 - Bumpy Beginning
Barbara Hartley
Executive director of the Downtown Arts District
Downtown Arts District
Episode: The Orlando Shine Podcast - Episode 55: CityArts 20th Anniversary
Boy Kong
Featuring artist in the CityArts show
CityArts/Downtown Arts District
Episode: The Orlando Shine Podcast - Episode 55: CityArts 20th Anniversary
Chad Poole
Artist with work in the show
Chad Poole Theater / Full Sail
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Addie Hassel
Fabrication expert and studio proprietor
Goblin Studios
Episode: The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 53: Goblin Studios in Parramore
JB Hall
Game designer and publisher representative; works for Druid City Games
Druid City Games
Episode: Bonus Episode: Game Night Unleashed at OSC

Hosts

Brendan O'Connor
Host of The Orlando Shine Show; frequent on-site episodes; engages in local business and community topics
Jon Busdeker
Co-host of The Orlando Shine Show; contributes local insight and host banter; frequent on-site and interview-driven episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Shine on!

    Shining a light on all the news you need to know about events and happenings around town with wit and wisdom. A bright spot in our local news scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erika-with-a-k
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love Orlando Shine Show!!!!!

    I’m so glad I found the Orlando Shine Show! I love hearing Jon and Brendan talk about Orlando!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mills50 Queen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Snarky AND responsible

    Jon and Brendan have the inside scoop on Orlando happenings and have delivered their reporting - and personal commentary - with snark and hilarity for over nine years. They play off each other very well and make for great listening. Plus! Lots of fun guest interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flea Ann
    United Statesa year ago
  • An Orlando Necessity!

    I love this podcast! Every Orlandoan should listen and stay up to date about what is happening in our city. These guys are on it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christie Miga
    United States6 years ago
  • Finally!

    The Bungalower has come to my iTunes and I'm fully up to date on Orlando!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danilo DiLuca
    United States9 years ago

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Guest interviews with local business owners and venues offer practical, actionable context for sponsors and guests alike.
Listeners appreciate the strong local focus and up-to-date coverage of Orlando area happenings.
The host banter and chemistry come through, making episodes feel authentic and engaging.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 6: He Prefers His Sports Hands-Free
Q: With your aviation and photography background, what excites you most about the Flying Taxi concept and related technologies?
Jim shares a mix of excitement and caution, noting the potential for safer hardware and longer-range mobility, but highlighting concerns about human factors, air traffic coordination, and the need to manage airspace congestion as adoption grows.
Episode 6: He Prefers His Sports Hands-Free
Q: Born in England, how did you end up in Florida and start your photography career here?
Jim explains his move from England to Canada and then to Florida in 1978, followed by a transition from advertising to photography, eventually founding Macbeth Studio and growing into aerial and product photography.
The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell – Episode 5: His Mom Rode Elephants
Q: What drew you to art and how did your family influence your path?
Art was always a thing for me; my mom scrapbooked and drew, and both my parents were in the circus—my dad a clown and my mom a showgirl who rode elephants—which created a performative and visual backdrop that shaped my early exposure to art and storytelling.
The Rise and Shine Show with Scottie Campbell – Episode 5: His Mom Rode Elephants
Q: Where were you born?
I was born and raised in Orlando, in a fairly centralized area of the city.
The Orlando Shine Podcast – Episode 56: Papa Diesel BBQ in Apopka
Q: Where'd you learn how to pit master?
From a young age, with family big into barbecues, starting with my uncle's barbecue food truck and then learning the craft through family traditions.

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The show concentrates on the Central Florida scene, delivering a steady stream of local news, culture, and community events with a strong Orlando bent. Episodes frequently feature on-site visits to venues, interviews with local business owners, chefs, marketers, and event organizers, and light, humorous banter between two long‑running hosts who are deeply embedded in the city's media and social fabric. Its appeal lies in actionable local insights, a grounded sense of place, and a willingness to spotlight upcoming happenings, new concepts, and neighborhood growth, making it a practical listen for residents, visitors, and brands seeking to connect with the Orlando ecosystem.

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Recent guests on The Orlando Shine Show include:

1. Rick Kilby
2. Jim Hobart
3. Jeff Jones
4. Brendan O'Connor
5. Barbara Hartley
6. Boy Kong
7. Chad Poole
8. Addie Hassel

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