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Florida Creature Triple Feature! Oct 21, 2025

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It's time for our Florida Creature Triple Feature, discussing the history and context of three hidden gems in Florida horror cinema: Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964), Frogs (1972), and Ghost Story (1981). We talk about the changing genre through the 20th century, the various sub-genres that emerged, and the fascinating ways that Florida communities embraced the films created in their hometowns.

A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

Bizarro Films and Weird Cinema, with Stephen Stull Oct 16, 2025

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This week, Stephen Stull of BizzaroLand Film Festival joins us to talk about our shared love of midnight movies, how to introduce someone to weirdo cinema, our favorite Halloween deep cuts, and the films forthcoming at BizarroLand this December.

All of the music was originally composed.

The Secrets of the Vulture Oct 14, 2025

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The black vulture is one of Florida's most common animals, but their behavior and appearance remains shrouded in mystery. This week, we return to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, befriend one such black-winged creature, and learn all the unique qualities of our most Halloween bird.

Learn more about the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey here!

Visit our friends at A Petrified Forest this Halloween!

A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below.

Inserting casette into tape deck by Robinhood76

Tape Start 139BPM Sync by djilprojects

Reel to reel machine start stop close very spin up

Radio changing channels by Bbpianoholic

Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!

Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

The Lost Skull of Geneva Oct 06, 2025

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Lewis Powell was not born in Florida, but his final resting place would bring him to the edge of the St. Johns River over a hundred years after he died. His actions nearly altered the course of American history.

Thank you to Mary Jo Martin and the Geneva Historical & Geneological Society!

A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below.

Inserting casette into tape deck by Robinhood76

Tape Start 139BPM Sync by djilprojects

Reel to reel machine start stop close very spin up

Radio changing channels by Bbpianoholic

Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!

Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

Organs, Blood and Ooze with Author Mary Roach Oct 03, 2025

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Mary Roach, author of Replaceable You, returns to the show to talk about her adventures in the science of replacing body parts, the fascinating scientists leading the way in this unique field, and the strange secrets of the human anatomy. We also talk about her unique writing style, and the rules she breaks along the way.

Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

All of the music was originally composed.

September Newsletter: Hurricanes, Redford and a Haunted Trail Sep 26, 2025

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In this month's letter, we explore the current state of the Atlantic hurricane season, the influence of the late actor Robert Redford, and chat with some of the staff behind our favorite local haunt, A Petrified Forest.

Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here!

Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

All of the music was originally composed.

August Newsletter: Newspapers and Crosswalks Aug 29, 2025

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This week, in our August newsletter, we go over a few local headlines, from Orlando's crosswalks to the Everglades detention center. We also talk podcasts, newspapers, and plans for the rest of the year on Wait Five Minutes.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

Read about the Everglades detention center closing here.

All of the music was originally composed.

Election of 2000, Part Two: Hanging Chads Aug 25, 2025

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As the recount began for the Election of 2000, Florida would enter the national headlines. County by county, each vote was checked to confirm the correct totals. There were, however, a multitude of problems, including the infamous hanging chads (or dimpled or punctured chads) and even a South Florida riot.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

Examine the troublesome ballot right here!

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CNN Election 2000: Florida Recount

BROOKS BROTHERS RIOT

Al Gore concedes presidential election of 2000

USA: GEORGE W BUSH ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

Election of 2000, Part One: Chaos Begins Aug 18, 2025

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On Election Night, 2000, the final call came down to the decision of one state: Florida. What would follow would be the most infamous recount in American history. But to understand what came next, we need to go back to 1876, when Florida famously served as a turning point for yet another major American election.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

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"Moonlight" wins Best Picture | 89th Oscars (2017)

CNN: Flashback to 2000, U.S. presidential election recount

"The Election of 1800" from HAMILTON

Al Gore Announces Presidential Run - 1999 | Today in History

USA: BUSH JR. PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL BID

Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

Television Arrives to Florida Aug 11, 2025

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In May of 1966, all three networks were flirting with the Sunshine State. From individual episodes, to shows entirely set in Florida, to a weekly show live from Miami, television had a lot to learn from Florida. This week, we explore how these shows came to our state, and what message they'd send about life in Florida.

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Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!

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Full House - For the Times

FH - Jesse at Disney World

Bewitched Opening Credits and Theme Song

Opening Sequence - I Dream Of Jeannie

I Dream Of Jeannie | Settling The Score With A Brute

Tony Hits His Head And Forgets Jeannie!

Divided He Falls | FULL EPISODE | S2.E33

Jackie Gleason Show Intro

The Jackie Gleason Show (Final Sign Off, Feb. 28, 1970)