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Wait Five Minutes is a podcast about Florida, by a Floridian. Every Monday, listen to an amazing story about the Sunshine State’s unique culture, history and people.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Happy Veterans Day - See You Friday!

    Today is a little Fall Break for WFM - but we will be back on Friday with a full-length episode discussing Florida and its place in the 2024 Election - and a look-ahead to 2026. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

    6 min

  2. 4 NOV

    Nixon's Florida White House

    Listen to our episode about the Florida state amendments on your ballot! Find your polling location! During the darkest days of the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon took solace in the privacy of his home in Miami, Florida - and his best friend who helped make Florida his home.  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the audio clips used in this episode. President Nixon Delivers Commencement Address at University of Central Florida - Richard Nixon Foundation Richard Nixon - "I'm not a crook."   All of the music was originally composed.

    29 min

  3. 28 OCT

    The Historic Graves of Orlando

    For over a century, thousands have rested peacefully within the gates of Greenwood Cemetery. The founding of the cemetery was a fascinating journey - and the other burial sites in Orlando reveal dark truths about life and death. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here. Read more about Jonestown right here.   All of the music was originally composed.

    31 min

  4. 21 OCT

    The Owls of Florida

    Owls roam the forests and neighborhoods of Florida - day and night - and the unique qualities of our native raptors make them one of the most diverse birds in our ecosystem. This week, we discuss the nocturnal hunters - and how we can protect them. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to Dr. Daisy Fiore from Audubon for her help with this episode! Plan your visit to the Center for Birds of Prey right here!   All of the music was originally composed.

    45 min

  5. 15 OCT

    The Father of Florida Movie Monsters

    William Grefé is a master of horror and exploitation cinema in the Sunshine State. From telepathic sharks to humanoid jellyfish, his movies are epic, ridiculous, and charming - and perfectly capture the filmmaking scene in mid-20th century Florida.  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the following videos that are included in this episode: Ivan Tors Studio in Miami - Florida Memory The Jellyfish Song from Sting of Death   Go visit Enzian for their October slate of movies!   Unless otherwise noted, all of the music was originally composed.

    35 min

  6. 7 OCT

    Your Local Haunted House

    In Florida, the haunted attraction industry just continues to grow. From theme park horror nights, to local haunts in small town forests, Halloween is good business for those seeking a proper fright. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to our friends at A Petrified Forest for having us in the woods with them! Plan your visit at their website! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here. Read more about the history of haunted houses in Smithsonian Magazine!   All of the music was originally composed.

    41 min

  7. 4 OCT

    2024 Florida Ballot Amendments

    Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! There are SIX amendments on the Florida ballot this year and we're breaking them down, one by one. Listen on your way to vote! Read more about all six amendments at Ballotpedia Read more about Amendment 3 in the Florida Phoenix  Read more about Amendment 4 in NPR Read more about the six-week abortion ban in NPR   All of the music was originally composed.

    16 min

  8. 20 SEPT

    Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell?

    Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's career - from local work to Congress, and the policies she's hoping to bring to the Senate. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Read the policies on Mucarsel-Powell's website Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face Rick Scott after decisive primary victory - WPBF Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott drops plan to cut Social Security, Medicare - Reuters Rick Scott's Lead Cut Against Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida Senate Poll - Newsweek   All of the music was originally composed.

    13 min
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Wait Five Minutes is a podcast about Florida, by a Floridian. Every Monday, listen to an amazing story about the Sunshine State’s unique culture, history and people.

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