This Day in Miami History Podcast

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This Day in Miami History Podcast

This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.

  1. November 8, 1960: 10 voters choose to create Islandia, an unlikely Dade County city

    NOV 8

    November 8, 1960: 10 voters choose to create Islandia, an unlikely Dade County city

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the history of Islandia, a city formed with development in mind that eventually — and unintentionally — helped create Biscayne National Park. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! The Birth of Biscayne National Park (https://www.nps.gov/bisc/learn/historyculture/the-birth-of-biscayne-national-park.htm) Biscayne National Park: The History of a Unique Park on the “Edge” — An Administrative History by Leslie Kemp Poole (https://npshistory.com/publications/bisc/adhi.pdf) Learn About Biscayne National Park (https://floridanationalparksassociation.org/learn-about-biscayne-national-park) Jason Katz: Islandia: The Miami Beach That Wasn't (https://youtu.be/v0aFxe9Vjqk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    19 min
  2. October 7, 1984: The Charles Munroe Brown house collapses on the MacArthur Causeway (with Don Slesnick)

    OCT 7

    October 7, 1984: The Charles Munroe Brown house collapses on the MacArthur Causeway (with Don Slesnick)

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back at an unusual chapter in the history of historical preservation in Miami. Part of the Charles Munroe Brown House, in the middle of a move from Omni to Watson Island, collapsed on the MacArthur Causeway. We talk to Don Slesnick, who was then president of the Dade Heritage Trust, about the calamity. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! A Gust of Wind -- And Miami Loses a Landmark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qfGo_BN9Oo Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min
  3. September 16, 1984: "Miami Vice" premiers on NBC

    SEP 16

    September 16, 1984: "Miami Vice" premiers on NBC

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we review the pathway to the premier of "Brother's Keeper," the pilot episode of Miami Vice. The show would change how people across the country and around the world view Miami and set the region on course to a new identity. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Miami Vice at 40: An Oral History | Television Academy (emmys.com) 'Miami Vice': Michael Mann, Costume Designers on Changing Menswear (hollywoodreporter.com) Miami Vice - The Style of Vice [HD] (youtube.com) Wolfson Archives - Search the Catalog | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    18 min
  4. September 1, 2004: The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz airs for the first time (with Mike Ryan Ruiz)

    SEP 1

    September 1, 2004: The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz airs for the first time (with Mike Ryan Ruiz)

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk with Mike Ryan Ruiz of Meadowlark Media about The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz, a program that he produced for years and helped take from local radio to national prominence. We look back to its beginnings, consider its evolution and also delve into what the future might hold. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Dan Le Batard and Friends - The Dan Le Batard Show - Le Batard and Friends (lebatardaf.com) Mike Ryan (Ruiz) on Twitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min
  5. August 3, 1964: The Great Gleason Express rolls Jackie Gleason into Miami

    AUG 4

    August 3, 1964: The Great Gleason Express rolls Jackie Gleason into Miami

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look back to 1964, when Jackie Gleason moved his CBS television program to the Miami Beach Auditorium and brought South Florida into America's homes on a weekly basis. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College The Great One: Jackie Gleason | 60 Minutes Archive JackieGleason.com - The Official Home of "The Great One" Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) - Find a Grave Memorial Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    21 min
  6. July 7, 2024: The Death of Merrett R. Stierheim

    JUL 9

    July 7, 2024: The Death of Merrett R. Stierheim

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Merrett R. Stierheim and his singular contributions to Miami-Dade County. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Merrett Stierheim, former Miami-Dade County manager, dead at 90 | Miami Herald Wolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade College Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    14 min
  7. June 28, 1977: Bob Graham announces candidacy for governor, "Workday" tactic

    JUN 28

    June 28, 1977: Bob Graham announces candidacy for governor, "Workday" tactic

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we remember the life of Bob Graham by looking back at his first race for governor, and the "Workdays" that were essential in his 1978 statewide victory. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Bob Graham in the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program - UF Digital Collections (ufl.edu) Bob Graham Timeline of Service & Online Materials - Bob Graham Center for Public Service (ufl.edu) Graham House | 20+ Photo | Abandoned Florida Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    29 min
  8. June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)

    JUN 12

    June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)

    In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title. Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook! And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence (Hardcover): https://shop.booksandbooks.com/aff/thisdaymiamipod_34958/book/9781496220431 The Wizard of College Baseball (ronfraserbook.com) Ron Fraser Book on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonFraserBook Ron Fraser Book on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonFraserBook/ Interview with David Brauer about Ron Fraser, Miami Hurricanes baseball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDiV9a_dsR8 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 min
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This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.

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