Orlando Water Hole Podcast

Cheese makes up one of the four major food groups (in our world) (the others being: wine, chocolate and bread). So we were naturally excited when Tonda from La Femme Du Fromage (Orlando's Cheese Lady) at the East End Market accepted our interview request. We think you'll enjoy Tonda's story about how she grew her culinary career from catering, to working at a winery, hosting cheese tastings to the grand opening of her cheese shop in Orlando! In addition to this entrepreneur's story, Tonda shares with us: What makes a great cheese, cheese nomenclature, whether you should eat that cheese in your fridge that's growing mold, tips for storing your cheese, the biggest misconception about cheese and local cheese events in Orlando

With Valentine's Day coming, you're probably scrambling to find a place to take your beloved. Kristen Manieri from the blog Great Dates Orlando is with us talk about what you need to know to woo your special someone this month, and for many dates after that. Kristen shares with us: what makes a great date, why Orlando is just as romantic as Paris and her top picks for Valentine's Day in Orlando.

Scott Parker and his family of five packed everything up and moved from Texas to pursue their dream of living in Florida. And once they arrived, starting an aggressive itinerary to do virtually everything Central Florida has to offer with the creation of his "Plunge List". Scott shares with us: How a stranger in Lake Mary solidified his choice to move to Central Florida, Why he loves Florida's Toll Roads, Waltzing Waters, Piles of rocks in Kissimmee, Spook Hill, A house made of bowling balls, Johnny Appleseed's new food of choice - Donuts, The best sandwich in Disney you MUST try, And where you can get a Smoked Turkey Bourbon drink!

In the funniest show we done yet, we speak with Hilarious Internet Personality Anthony Giffen about his new book, Well, That's Just Ducky! A Dog Is Man's Best Therapist. He also shares with us: Poop, His personal struggle with depression, Orange Juice, Carillon Towers and  Clumsy Ninjas.

We've brought together Central Florida's Expert Theme Park Bloggers to give you the inside scoop on what's new and how to celebrate at the theme parks this Christmas season. Maureen Deal from Autism At The Parks and contributor to Orlando Informer speaks to Universal Orlando Resort, Krista Joy from Disneyways represents all things Disney and Sea World Mommy Kelly Green covers Sea World. Listen as they share: Who is selling Hot Toddies... Mmmmm, where you can find a giant hippo as a holiday icon, new enhancements to classic Disney attractions, the connection beagles have to polar bears, where in Orlando you can find Baby Sinclair and where you can hear the festive sounds of Mannheim Steamroller live!

We thought it would be fun to test Deli Fresh Thread's Sandwich Connoisseur's knowledge of, you guessed it, sandwiches and t-shirts. How'd he do? Take a listen and find out!

On today's show we interview sandwich connoisseur Anthony "Biggie" Bencomo from Deli Fresh Threads and discover how this UCF Alum merged his love of sandwiches and t-shirts to create a truly unique brand, who makes the best sandwich in Orlando, why bread is important in making a sandwich, how you can meet Biggie at a #SandwichEatUp here in Central Florida and fun t-shirt and sandwich trivia

We're live in the kitchen and chatting with Jami Wray, Co-Owner of Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Winter Park and her Pastry Chefs Katherine and Daniel Menard. Besides eating an abundance of broissants, we learn: That Peterbrooke will dip anything in chocolate, including credit cards and wine bottles, exactly what is a broissant and how to properly eat chocolate. 

On today's show we're speaking with Kyle Menard, Entrepreneur and Editor of BRINK Magazine. Kyle talks with us about personal risk-taking, entreprenuership, his summer job selling Italian Ice and hiking through California. 

On today's show we interview Cole NeSmith, Curator for the Creative City Project, a dynamic artistic event in Downtown Orlando on Friday, October 25, 2013. Listen as Cole shares: What art really is (hint: it's more than just a painting on a wall), how you can control the sound and lighting for the Lake Eola Fountain, the impact the Creative City Project has on Orlando and it's residents. 

On today's show we interview George Markward, Pastronomer and Owner, The Pastrami Project Food Truck, and: Gasp at the gasoline bill George paid just to drive his truck to Orlando, gain insight into what it takes to make a pastrami sandwich and learn the secret to making a cheesecake without getting cracks on the top.

On today's show, we discuss Central Florida Community Arts performance of Oklahoma! Bubbalou's Bodacious Barbeque and the Marriage Equality Fundraiser at The Abbey.

On today's show we talk about Il Pescatore, Don Jefe's Tequila Parlor, Epcot's La Cava Del Tequila and the MTV Video Music Awards.

On today's show JP gives a review of Tibby's and Marlow's Tavern in Winter Park and we discuss the new film Blackfish - the documentary that has SeaWorld on the defense.

On today's show we interview Jennifer Laney, Social Media Coordinator for the Orlando Venues: the Amway Center, Bob Carr and Florida Citrus Bowl, and: learn a few tips for taking great, concert photography, gain some insight into how the Orlando Venues interact with their fan and find the connection between Koalas and the Florida Citrus Bowl

As we wrap up the month of July we: go tubing down the Rainbow River, laugh as Ski entertains our guests from out of town at The Greek Corner, overspend at SAVOY Orlando and celebrate Blue Bird Bake Shop's 3rd anniversary.

We're trying something new with a five minute round-up on our Orlando Weekend. On today's show we talk: The Hammered Lamb, Cityfish and Hyppo. We also look forward to celebrating Blue Bird Bake Shop's 3rd Anniversary.

On today's show we interview Krista Joy from Disneyways.com and the Disney Parks Podcast and: Learn about Disney's coolest attraction, the Hall of Air Conditioning, find the connection between Disney and Richard Nixon's famous speech, "I am not a crook" and dish on some of Disney's best dishes. Plus, we recap Central Florida Community Arts latest orchestra concert, share what you missed at Rumfest 13 and encourage you to participate in Central Florida Office Hour Day on June 28th

On today's show we chat with Randy Stephens, Executive Director of the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida and talk about the Orlando Marriage Equality Rally, discover the impact the rulings of the Supreme Court of the United States will have on Florida's GLBT families, talk about the recent closure of Exodus International, and get a glimpse into the services provided by the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida.

On today's show we interview Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference Founder and Host, Bess Auer and meet a third generation Floridian, laugh at bathing suits from the early 1900's, learn about the early origins of Central Florida Community Bloggers, get the inside scoop on this year's Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference (FLBlogCon) and find ourselves a new party game app to download: Heads Up!.  Plus, we travel to Weeki Wachee Springs on a staycation, check out Downtown Orlando's latest restaurants and bar, review Toasted in Winter Park and share recent developments at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress by the Walt Disney World Resort.