34 episodes

Florida natives Karina Kolb and Rachel Peacock discuss Florida’s weird history. From true crime to the paranormal, find out why Florida is America’s strangest state.

Peninsula Obscura Karina Kolb and Rachel Peacock

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 25 Ratings

Florida natives Karina Kolb and Rachel Peacock discuss Florida’s weird history. From true crime to the paranormal, find out why Florida is America’s strangest state.

    32. The Ghost of Osceola

    32. The Ghost of Osceola

    Some ghosts truly have a haunted past. Listen to the life story of a warrior who fought to keep Florida Seminole land out of the hands of the U.S. government.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    31. Patricia Stephens Due and the Tallahassee Sit-ins

    31. Patricia Stephens Due and the Tallahassee Sit-ins

    Florida in 1960 was a pivotal year for the civil rights movement. Students across the south were making waves in their cities. Learn about a young woman's battle for integration in Tallahassee.

    • 50 min
    30. Part II - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    30. Part II - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Part two, Florida Man is canceled. Rachel and Karina lay out the worst parts of living in the sunshine state.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    30. Part I - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    30. Part I - Florida: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    In this special two part episode, your favorite two Florida natives give their hot takes on the best and worst parts of living in the sunshine state.

    • 58 min
    29. The Ma Barker House

    29. The Ma Barker House

    Does Mother really know best? Listen as we discuss a famous family and a violent event took place in Ocklawaha, Florida, nearly 85 years ago.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    28. Happy Birthday, Florida Man!

    28. Happy Birthday, Florida Man!

    We did the thing where you google the thing. Find out what Florida Man/Woman is was up to on Karina and Rachel's birthdays.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

SavyK711 ,

Perfection!

This podcast is perfect for anyone who loves strange history, humor, and some ghost stories. It’s like a local ghost tour in your pocket! I look forward to listening weekly!

destinee romero ,

Amazing!

This show is so good! I can’t wait for more!

kaylamclark ,

10/10 would recommend!

As a Florida native now living in Wisconsin, I love this podcast. It is fun, interesting, and weird - just like Florida! Karina and Rachel are great hosts. Their storytelling always leaves me wanting more and looking forward to Fridays when the new episodes drop!

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