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Wait Five Minutes
Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
Episodes
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The Headless Miser
In the autumn of 1882, the city of Sanford was shocked by a sudden murder and its subsequent trial. The details of the death, and what became of the victim…
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2026 Election Primer
Early voting is open all across the state of Florida, with Election Day on November 3rd. Today, we break down the amendments on your ballot, before discussing…
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Life Beyond the Stars? (with Brendan Byrne)
We know more about the possibility of life on other planets than we ever have, and yet there is still much to discover. This week, with Brendan Byrne from…
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Revenge of the Creature (1955)
After the success of the first Creature from the Black Lagoon film, Universal would green light a sequel. But when the Gill Man returned to the silver screen…
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St. Augustine Monster
In the winter of 1896, an unidentifiable creature washed ashore Anastasia Island. Experts would try, and fail, to identify the beast, as speculation swirled…
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The First Highway to Florida
In 1915, millionaire and highway innovator Carl Fisher aimed to complete a new project: a highway that stretched from Chicago to Miami. States would be…
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Florida's Amendment 3
Make sure you are registered to vote at Vote.org On your ballot in November is Amendment 3. If passed, it would have an immediate impact on every community in…
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Orlando Panthers Football
Watch PANTHER PAT right here! In 1970, the first woman to take the field for a men's football team did so in Orlando, Florida. Dubbed "Panther Pat", she made…
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Woodsy, Brevard, and the Moon Tree
This week, we follow the story of the Brevard family, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Moon's surface and back again…
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Slam Poetry in the Sunshine State
Last month, hundreds of poets descended on downtown Orlando to compete at the Southern Fried Poetry Slam Festival. This week, we explore the art form and get…
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How to Stage a Fringe Play
Orlando Fringe celebrated their 35th anniversary this year, and we spent the spring shadowing a production, from rehearsal to final bow. We explore the history…
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Primaries, Data Centers, and Jaws
America's 250th birthday has come and gone. It's time to start looking to the future. Today, we talk about the upcoming Florida midterm elections, the looming…
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"The Python Hunt", with director Xander Robin
Pick up your tickets to The Python Hunt at Enzian Theater right here! This week, we chat with the director of a new Florida documentary called THE PYTHON HUNT…
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Beginning in the 1930s, one of the most prolific architects in American history, Frank Lloyd Wright, brought his iconic style to Florida. A dozen buildings…
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Tampa's Erased Cemeteries
North of Tampa, a community was shocked to find their homes were built on a forgotten burial ground from our recent history. The Black Cemetery Network…
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Battle of Daytona Beach
At the beginning of 1937, the popular mayor of Daytona Beach found himself clashing with the Florida governor who'd pulled the state out of the Great…
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Does Florida Need A New National Park?
Florida has three National Parks, and eleven total NPS locations. One of which is the famous Ocala National Forest. This week, we chat with Ryan Smart of the…
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The 2026 Florida Film Festival
The 2026 Florida Film Festival has come and gone. From April 10th to the 19th, we spent most every day in screenings, seeing the tales of Floridians and…
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Witness Trees of Gainesville
Off a quiet road, east of Gainesville, a trio of oak trees tell the stories of those who have passed beneath their branches: soldiers, governors, trains and…
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The Florida Brigade and Gettysburg Trees
In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the story of the American Civil War is told every day. One unique perspective is that of the trees: hundreds of trees which stand…
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Camp Blanding
Florida has been the sight of a number of internment camps throughout its history, including right in this present moment. This week, we explore two centuries…
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Cuba and the Freedom Tower
Freedom Tower sits in the heart of Miami, a beacon for a community when they needed it most. This week, we explore Cuba's revolutionary history, the…
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The Bear Hunt
At the end of last year, the Florida government approved a hunt of our black bears. Environmental advocates had to get creative and find new brand new ways to…
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The Rep. Eskamani Exit Interview
After eight years, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani has finished her tenure in the Florida State Legislature. In our exit interview, we talk about her regrets, her…
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A Florida Capitol How-To
Tallahassee can be intimidating. Today, we're making it less so. With the help of Amy Keith from Common Cause Florida, we're talking about phone calls, public…
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The Future of Florida Oil
The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off…
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Florida's Xanadu
Mar-a-Lago has had two owners in its existence: Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Donald Trump. This week, we explore the origins of the infamous home, the city…
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The 2025 Holiday Special
It's the holiday season once again, and before we head into the new year, we catch up friends and talk holiday choruses, old-fashioned decorations, boat…
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The First Quarter Century in Florida
We've lived through twenty-five years in the state of Florida in the 21st century. How did we get here? Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to…
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The Magic of Tiffany Glass
Just north of Orlando, the Morse Museum is home to a collection of masterpieces. Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this work is made in a unique medium…
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The Carnegie Libraries of Florida
Andrew Carnegie was the father of American steel, but he established his legacy with his second act: donating funds to create libraries across the country. In…
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Forgotten Resorts of the Gilded Age
As the rich residents of New York City would spend their summers in Rhode Island, and their winters in Florida, a new tourism industry would prosper in the…
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The Lost Armor of Hernando de Soto
At the base of De Soto Falls, in northern Georgia, "legend has it" that a piece of armor was found over a century ago. This week, interrogate the myth, and…
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When the Magic Beat Mike
In 1995, Michael Jordan returned from his brief tenure in baseball to lead his Chicago Bulls in the playoffs. One thing stood in his way: the Orlando Magic…
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2025 Mischief Night Special
It's Mischief Night, the night before Halloween, and we here on WFMP 960 AM have scary stories, local lore, and rock & roll to guide you through the dark as…
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The Ghost Tales of Tampa
We take to the streets of downtown Tampa tonight, in search of spirits and the stories that tether them, from lost forts to friendly gravestones. We'll find…
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Florida Creature Triple Feature!
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!…
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Bizarro Films and Weird Cinema, with Stephen Stull
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…
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The Secrets of the Vulture
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…
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The Lost Skull of Geneva
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…
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Organs, Blood and Ooze with Author Mary Roach
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…
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September Newsletter: Hurricanes, Redford and a Haunted Trail
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…
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August Newsletter: Newspapers and Crosswalks
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…
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Election of 2000, Part Two: Hanging Chads
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…
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Election of 2000, Part One: Chaos Begins
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…
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Television Arrives to Florida
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…
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The Secrets of the Castillo
Scratched into the walls of the coquina structures, the Castillo de San Marcos holds messages from occupants long past. What the words mean, who drew them and…
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July Newsletter: 2025 Legislative Check-in
This week, Jackson Oberlink from Florida For All joins us to discuss this past legislative session, a handful of bills focused on labor in Florida, and the…
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The People of Orlando, Florida
This week is the 150th anniversary of the founding of Orlando, and to celebrate, we're explores the stories of those who have shaped us, from the founding…
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The War for Orlando's Train
In 1879, the town of Orlando was dissolved, four years after it was formed. A year later, the train came to town. In the early years of the City Beautiful, the…
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Rep. Anna V. Eskamani Discusses Her Orlando Mayoral Campaign
This week, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani returns to the show to talk about the legislative session that just ended, the in-fighting within the Republican Party, her…
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Mister Rogers
In the 1950s, a man named Fred Rogers would attend Rollins College here in Orlando. In the years after, he would revolutionize children's television, and…
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The Case for the Flamingo
Should the flamingo become Florida's State Bird? Is the flamboyant bird even native to the Sunshine State? This week, with guest Dr. Steven Whitfield of the…
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June Newsletter: Happy Pride Month!
This week, we take a quick dive into the calendar, celebrate the champion Florida Panthers, and tell a quick tale about the importance of Pride Month. Pick up…
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The Battle for Florida's State Bird
For a century, Florida has had the same state bird. Many Floridians would like that to change. But the path to change is rife with politics and lobbyists, and…
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Disney's Abandoned Island
For this week's bonus episode, we chat with Joshua Bailey, the filmmaker behind the documentary Stolen Kingdom about the urban explorers of Disney, a crucial…
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Disney's Virginia Failure
In the 90's, Disney was on a historic winning streak. But when they tried to open a historical theme park just outside of the nation's capital, they found…
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The Mystery of the Marco Cat
On Marco Island, behind glass, sits a small figurine of a wooden cat. Its origins, its creator, its purpose, even its inspiration are lost to time. The clues…
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May Newsletter: Baby Owl Shower, Black Bears, and Florida Hockey
This week, we catch up on headlines from the last month, discuss the glory of hockey in the Sunshine State, and check in for the Baby Owl Shower at the Audubon…
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The Sponge Capital of America
Around the turn of the century, Greek immigrants brought their remarkable ability to harvest sponges from the ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Tarpon…