264 episodes
The Florida History Podcast The Florida History Podcast
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- Society & Culture
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4.0 • 76 Ratings
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A weekly look at a different fascintating topic in Florida History
Cover art photo by Derek Reese. @DR928
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Episode 256: The Greatest Floridian- Bob Graham
We pay tribute to the greatest Floridian of recent memory, Governor and Senator Bob Graham who passed away this week at the age of 87
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Episode 255: Walt Disney World in the 1990's: The change begins to come
We begin describing how Disney's amusement park business changed in the 1990's. We cover the period until the appointment of Michael Ovitz.
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Episode 254: Universal Studios Florida
We discuss the opening of Universal Studios Florida in 1990 and the seismic events it created for the landscape in Central Florida.
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Episode 253: Sea World and Central Florida minor attractions
We discuss a few other Central Florida amusement parks this week.
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Episode 252: The Country Bear Jamboree
We discuss one of the most beloved attractions at the Magic Kingdom, the Country Bear Jamboree.
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Episode 251: Disney in the 1980's - The Dark Age and MGM
Disney is a media company and Florida wants more film and television in the state - so the simple solution is for Disney to be incentivized to build a film studio as a "third gate" on its property.
However things don't go to plan as Disney itself is in a rotten period as a company.
Customer Reviews
Great content but the sound quality is not so great sometimes
The content is incredible because it is difficult to find the detailed Florida history anywhere else. It is clear that Kartik spends a lot of time on research. However, often in his episodes I can hear him typing and doing other things while the guest speaker is talking. I am appalled that he would do this while someone is speaking because it appears by him working on something else, he is not listening. Additionally, he should not be publishing the episode if other background sounds are heard. Please Kartik--- listen to the noises you are making BEFORE publishing. It would make your podcast far more professional. Thank you for all of your hard work on the content and just bought your book on the American Revolution.
Great content! But poor audio
Fascinating and nuanced telling of Florida history. I’m a Floridian and I didn’t know this history at all!
Those complaining that this show is “too political” are simply not comfortable with history. Good luck finding an alternative to coddle your fragile worldview 💕 this ain’t Fox News.
Enjoy the history but not the personal political views
Most of the podcasts are some great learning experiences of our great, butcrazy at times, state.
I’ve learned so much listening but it seems some political views sometimes comes out.
Of course everyone can believe what they want but this isn’t supposed to be a political show. Keep That out of it and it would be perfect.
You must know things that were done in the past cannot be held accountable to the people of today that had nothing to do with it. People and society evolve.