
Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 278 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

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Rick and Cathy talk about writing about Florida in front of an audience at their first-ever live podcast taping.
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Question or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com.
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Cathy and Rick talk about only a few of the many Badass Florida Women in our history.
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Commodore Rose
May Mann Jennings
Mary Lee De Pugh
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Florida author John Fleming joins the podcast to talk about his latest book, Wonders of Shadow Key.
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Hilary Flower, author of The Kite and The Snail: An Endangered Bird, Its Unlikely Prey, and a Story of Hope in a Changing World, joins the podcast to talk about what prompted her to write the book.
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I tried listening to one show because the topic was appealing to me and I am genuinely interested in the beautiful state of Florida. But good Lord, the female host is so obnoxious. I feel like the male host is afraid to speak up in anticipation of being beaten down. The female host made a comment that she’s full of ideas but no one ever listens; there’s a good reason for that. Honestly, with the female host’s constant spouting of opinions the show was less about the state and more about her.
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A really interesting listen for anyone interested in learning more about Florida and the state’s history! The host is a great author and does a really job of choosing interesting guests!
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This show investigates Florida's forgotten corners, blending history, environment, and culture with accessible storytelling. Episodes often center on Florida's historic sites, natural springs, and local communities, weaving in art, journalism, and personal anecdotes to illuminate the state's complex legacy. A distinctive strength is connecting scientific and environmental topics to public policy, culture, and everyday life, often featuring authors, historians, and local storytellers as guests. Listeners seeking thoughtful regional narratives, deeply regional history, and immersive Florida curiosities are likely to find it appealing, especially those who enjoy cross-disciplinary conversations that mix science, culture, and place.
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