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Florida
Orlando
Florida Film Festival
Ron Desantis
Rick Scott
Halloween
Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey
Ghost Stories
Florida State Legislature
Donald Trump
Columbia HCA Healthcare Corporation
Debbie Mccursall Powell
Documentary Filmmaking
Deepwater Horizon
Election 2024
Miami
Holiday Traditions
Conservation
Florida Legislature
St. Augustine

Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.

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Recent Guests

Xander Robin
Director of The Python Hunt
The Python Hunt
Episode: "The Python Hunt", with director Xander Robin
Jack Coffey
Manager of tours and education at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, Florida Southern
Florida Southern College
Episode: Frank Lloyd Wright
Dr. Antoinette Jackson
Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at USF, founder and director of the Black Cemetery Network
University of South Florida; Black Cemetery Network
Episode: Tampa's Erased Cemeteries
Ryan Smart
Executive Director of the Florida Springs Council
Florida Springs Council
Episode: Does Florida Need A New National Park?
Costa Corrales
Writer-director of Frogtown
Frogtown production team
Episode: The 2026 Florida Film Festival
Evan Barber
Producer of Frogtown
Frogtown production team
Episode: The 2026 Florida Film Festival
Shawn Welcome
Poet laureate and subject of Welcome
Welcome (subject of the film)
Episode: The 2026 Florida Film Festival
Joshua Outing
Producer of Welcome
North Park (production company)
Episode: The 2026 Florida Film Festival
Justin Whittingham
Director (and director of photography) of Welcome
North Park / Welcome team
Episode: The 2026 Florida Film Festival

Host

Nick D'Alessandro
Multiple spellings converge on the same host, a long-running facilitator of Florida history and culture stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Has Potential

    I love Florida and I have enjoyed many of these episodes. But I really cannot deal with the broad brush political statements. This just screams like the host is an entitled millennial who thinks the world doesn’t do enough for him. Time to unfollow.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Velveeta313
    United States7 months ago
  • Great show

    Nick does a great job of research and provides an entertaining podcast. It’s a must listen for me. I wish I could find similarly themed and produced podcasts for other topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobt6464
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Nick does a great job of research and provides an entertaining podcast. It’s a must listen for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobt6464
    United States2 years ago
  • An energetic, entertaining & educational podcast on Florida History & Culture.

    An energetic, entertaining & educational podcast on Florida History & Culture.

    I look forward to each new episode.

    Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConsmrRpts
    United States3 years ago
  • Top-notch Florida Journalism

    As a Floridian who has moved away, this podcast is my line tethering me back to my roots. Nick gives wonderful insight into topics you both may know about and have no idea are happening. Great journalism, wonderful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hamiltrash#1
    United States3 years ago

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Fans enjoy the approachable, friendly delivery and well-structured episodes.
Listeners praise the high production quality and depth of local stories.
Nick's storytelling is research-led and engaging, a standout in Florida history podcasts.

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A Florida Capitol How-To
Q: What practical steps can everyday citizens take to participate more effectively in hearings?
Prepare by keeping to the topic, writing a concise testimony, bringing a personal story that illustrates impact, and using trusted organizations for guidance; watch hearings on the Florida Channel to understand expectations and practice before attending.
A Florida Capitol How-To
Q: What makes the Florida Capitol building hard to navigate for newcomers?
Amy explains that the building's wings, multiple floors, and a network of bridges and elevators create a maze-like layout; a good map and patient planning are essential to find the right committee room, and the Florida Senate website's bill tracker helps orient visitors before they go.
The Future of Florida Oil
Q: How did you in particular get involved in this work? What is your origin that brought you to Surfrider?
Katie explains her background in environmental law and policy and discusses her first job at Oceana, connecting it to her current role at Surfrider.
The 2025 Holiday Special
Q: What is the Christmas Island Style celebration?
Heather explains it's a month-long community celebration filled with various holiday events.
The 2025 Holiday Special
Q: Rebecca, is there something that specifically springs to mind about holiday traditions?
Rebecca talks about her strict policy of decorating after Thanksgiving, rooted in her retail experience.

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Wait Five Minutes presents thoughtful, narrative-driven exploration of Florida's history, culture, and environment. Episodes thread together regional legends, politics, conservation, and arts, often through archival storytelling, firsthand reporting, and local perspectives. The show stands out for its polished storytelling, deep research, and a strong regional focus that surfaces obscure Florida stories with broad relevance. Listeners likely appreciate well-sourced context, memorable characters, and connections between past events and contemporary Florida life.

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2. Jack Coffey
3. Dr. Antoinette Jackson
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5. Costa Corrales
6. Evan Barber
7. Shawn Welcome
8. Joshua Outing

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