Best Jon Busdeker Podcasts (2025)

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 26: Art2 Park in downtown Orlando 49:41

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4h ago49:41

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Episode 26 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Art2 Park (Website), a new urban pocket park in downtown Orlando operated by the folks at A La Cart. Topics this week include a special Small Business Saturday retail shuttle circulator, Renaissance Theatre moving into the former Mad Cow/ArtSpace venue on Church Street, MCO wants its own police…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 25: Antica Pizzeria and Market 46:00

9d ago46:00

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Episode 25 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Antica Pizzeria & Market (Website) with chef/co-owner Kevin Turner. Topics this week include a holiday-themed festival coming to Dr. Phillips Center of the Performing Arts in December, Kroger closing its Florida operations, a new "slotharium" coming to International Drive, the closing of Dapper…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 24: Date Night at Hollerbach's German Restaurant and Asian Lantern Festival 45:04

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Episode 24 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Hollerbach's German Restaurant (Website) with guest host Scottie Campbell, following a preview of this year's Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo. Topics this week include a search for a new mascot by The Orlando Storm (and our recommendations), Florida's Chief Financial Officer N…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Bonus Episode - Ely Oaks at EDC Orlando 2025 11:47

5h ago11:47

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Austrian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Ely Oaks (Instagram | TikTok) is one of the fastest-rising names in electronic music, fueled by a massive social media following, a string of high-energy releases, and a touring schedule that is taking him around the world. At the recent EDC Orlando, he sat down with Brenda from Bithlo (Instagram) for an …

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 23 (Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee) 49:37

23d ago49:37

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Episode 23 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Rock 'n' Rev Ocoee (Website), a bar and grill entertainment venue with a rotating lineup of themed events and live music. We hear they have a pretty mean $10 lunch special, too - though we haven't tried it. Topics this week include a follow up to last week's discussion on Volusia County Council…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 22 (Ravenous Pig Brewing with Dr. David) 43:47

21d ago43:47

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Episode 22 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ravenous Pig Brewing (Website) in Winter Park. And since it was a Halloween show, we invited our amazing dentist, Dr. David Sutton of Dapper Dental (Website), to come and chat about sugar and candy and how to take care of our teefs. Topics this week include Volusia County Council cutting hundre…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 21 (Nauti Lobstah with Ryan Lynch) 41:58

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Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Nauti Lobstah (Website) in Apopka, which is celebrating its 4-year anniversary with some killer specials, including a 4-pound lobster roll that you won't want to miss. A special thank you to guest co-hosts Ryan Lynch from Orlando Business Journal and Scottie Campbell for subbing in for Jon whil…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 20 (Still Lounge by Dre and Snoop) 42:40

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Episode 20 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Still Lounge by Dre and Snoop (Website) at Live! at Pointe Orlando for their big opening. Topics this week include the new CineDome renovation at the Orlando Science Center, the return of TED x Orlando, fancy new seating at Inter&Co Stadium, Banana Ball coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 20…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 19 (Corner Chophouse) 45:13

2M ago45:13

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Episode 19 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Corner Chophouse (Website) in Winter Park's Hannibal Square neighborhood. Topics this week include the City of Orlando not banning Pride banners (despite rumors) - but FDOT is going after them on state roads, Orlando naming a new Poet Laureate despite Florida's Chief Financial dude Natalie Imbr…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 18 (Drunken Monkey Cofee Bar) 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Episode 18 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar (Website) in Orlando's Milk District. Topics this week include Coastal Catch Restaurant Month in New Smyrna Beach, Enzian Theater trying to get fancy new equipment, Kissimmee's new Latin Culinary Trail, and a new Master Plan renovation coming to Leu Gardens. Holler at …

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 17 (Funny Bone Comedy Club) 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Episode 17 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Funny Bone Comedy Club (Website) with guest Krista Spanick, the General Manager of Funny Bone Comedy Club, ahead of the JustCallMoe Comedy Jam on October 2. Topics this week include Orlando's plans for an O-Line multi-use trail in SoDo, an update for Eatonville's Hungerford site, the opening of…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 16 (Second Harvest Food Bank) 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Episode 16 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Website) with guest Greg Higgerson, the Chief Development Officer, to chat about Hunger Action Month. Topics this week include a woman who bit an aggressive off-leash pit bull to save her dog, Orange County going after the holiday decorations of a Wi…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Bonus Episode - Leah Nash and Benoit Glazer of the Timucua Arts Foundation 51:59

3M ago51:59

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On this episode of The Orlando Shine Show, host Brendan O'Connor sits down with Leah Nash, Executive Director of the Timucua Arts Foundation (Website), and Benoit Glazer, its Founder and Artistic Director, to mark the organization's 25th anniversary. Together they trace Timucua's evolution from intimate house concerts with friends and neighbors to …

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 15 (City Beautiful Cafe with Scottie Campbell) 50:22

3M ago50:22

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Episode 15 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at City Beautiful Cafe (Website) with guest host Scottie Campbell. Topics this week include a new ordinance in Clermont that does away with height restrictions for American flags (because, America), a 74-year old arrested for a real estate Ponzi scheme, a citrus wizard in DeLand, an expansion of t…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 14 (The Porch Winter Park) 53:00

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Episode 14 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at The Porch Winter Park(Website) with guest hosts Moses DeWitt of JustCallMoe (Website) and Don Almeida, That Mortgage Guy Don (Website). Topics this week include an opening date for the long-awaited H Mart, the closing of multiple PDQ locations, Christina Hollerbach stepping away from Hollerbach…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 13 (Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner) 50:31

3M ago50:31

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Episode 13 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner (Website) in The Milk District, where they "make food that makes people happy," inspired by the people, culture, and flavors of Hawaii. Yes, they have spam. Topics this week include the first episode of a new Radio Play series called "The Adventures of Ada Quark" (be sure…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 12 (Beefy King) 45:09

3M ago45:09

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Episode 12 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Beefy King (Website) in The Milk Distrcit, a third-generation family-owned restaurant that serves up steamed hot sandwiches and crowd-favorite tater tots. Topics this week include a call for submissions for Orlando Magazine's 2026 Women of the Year awards, the recent removal of the Pulse Memori…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 11 (SaveAustinsCoffee.com) 47:45

4M ago47:45

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Episode 11 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Austin's Coffee (Website), a landmark alt coffee space in Winter Park that's been around for 22 years and has become known for hosting loal artists, live music, and more. They're facing eviction at the end of October 31, when their lease runs out and the City of Winter Park readies to knock dow…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 10 (Lobos Coffee Roasters) 46:15

4M ago46:15

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Episode 10 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Lobos Coffee Roasters (Website) with one of the co-owners, Pablo Sierra, who shared about the state of the current coffee market and their new location at A La Cart SoDo. Topics this week included the latest Best of ORL results from Orlando Magazine, a $1 million state grant to help restore Ind…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 9 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Topics this week included an update on that "wonky" tree being knocked down in College Park, an audit of Visit Orlando that raised some questions on spending, a sinkhole in Kissimmee that's led to the closure of an apartment complex, the percentage of downtown Orlando used for parking, construction issues at the Winter Park Library, threats against…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 8 (A La Cart SoDo) 44:14

4M ago44:14

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Episode 8 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at A La Cart SoDo (Website) with guest hosts, Misty Heath, the executive director of SoDo Main Street, and Kenneth Hughes, the executive director of Parramore Main Street. Topics this week included lots of updates from the Parramore neighborhood, the launch of a new VR gaming venue at Pointe Orland…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 7 (The World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe) 44:34

5M ago44:34

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Episode 7 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Hard Rock Cafe Orlando (Website) at Universal Orlando to try their local entry in the Hard Rock World Burger Tour. 150 Hard Rock Cafe locations are currently in an all-out brawl to see who could create the best burger and the Orlando cafe has a pretty amazing entry - the Tropical Storm Smash Bur…

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The Orlando Shine Podcast - Episode 6 (Cups and Pups) 43:27

5M ago43:27

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Episode 6 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Cups and Pups in College Park. Topics this week included a look back at Sanford having to cancel its fireworks show after a freak of nature dampened their July 4th party (it was lightning), the closure of a fancy French restaurant that wasn't around long enough, anniversary parties for Ten 10 Br…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 5 (Brendan's House) 46:59

5M ago46:59

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Episode 5 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Brendan's house because he fell into a puddle and couldn't get up so he had to go to the ER. Life. Topics this week included a new food hall in Apopka with giant chickun sandwiches, scrapped plans for a distillery in Clermont, the closing of Chicken Guy! in Winter Park, new rules for fireworks (…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 4 (Palm Beach Meats with SoDo District) 46:36

5M ago46:36

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Episode 4 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Palm Beach Meats, an restaurant and purveyor of all things Wagyu - which some say is the best-quality beef you can get. They've got Wagyu burritos, Wagyu cheesesteaks, and the only Michelin-rated Wagyu bologna in the country. And yes, we ate it (check our Instagram - @theorlandoshine). Topics th…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 3 (Simply Cheese/The Good Pour) 43:39

5M ago43:39

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Episode 3 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Simply Cheese College Park, a new in-house cheesemonger at The Good Pour. They have a fancy station with all the cheese and charcuterie things you need to let your friends know you have money, you're an adult, and that you're not lactose intolerant. Or at least you're not worried about it. Topic…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 2 (Redlight Redlight) 45:16

6M ago45:16

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Episode 2 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Redlight Redlight brewpub in Audubon Park and features an appearance by Chef Jes Tantalo, the genius behind one of the best kitchens in town. Topics this week include three Church Street properties trying to safeguard their rights to reopen as bars after being closed longer than six months, a be…

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The Orlando Shine Show - Episode 1 (Lorelei Wine Bar) 43:26

6M ago43:26

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The official first episode of our rebranded show has finally dropped! Join Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker as they chat through the latest Central Florida headlines at the newly-opened Lorelei Wine Bar in Orlando's trendy Mills 50 District. Topics this week include Brendan's Brunch Roundup in the latest issue of Orlando Magazine (go get your copy…

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Brendan and The Bus: Episode 1 (Freenhand Goods) 42:36

6M ago42:36

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Brendan and the Bus (working title) is here—live, loose, and leather-clad from Freehand Goods in College Park! On this episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker embrace a new chapter following Brendan's departure from Bungalower. While the show's name may be up in the air, the laughs, local flavor, and Central Florida storytelling are as solid as …