Oct 23, 202618 min
With Election Day mere days away, Orlando Business Journal is taking a high-level look at two key issues on the Florida ballots — the Amendment 3 measure and how the gubernatorial race candidates are approaching...
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The Business Backdrop
Hosted by Orlando Business Journal · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Business Backdrop pulls back the curtain on Central Florida’s business scene — and the newsroom that covers it. Every two weeks, Editor-in-Chief of the Orlando Business Journal Richard Bilbao takes you behind the headlines to dive into the story behind the story shaping central Florida’s economy through candid conversations with the reporters who brought it to life. You’ll hear how stories come together, what’s shaping Orlando business, and who’s driving the change. From real estate to tourism to tech, The Business Backdrop gives you the context, insights, and newsmakers behind the stories that matter most to Orlando’s business community.
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What is The Business Backdrop about?
The Business Backdrop pulls back the curtain on Central Florida’s business scene, and the newsroom that covers it. Every two weeks, Editor-in-Chief of the Orlando Business Journal Richard Bilbao takes you behind the headlines to dive into the story behind the story shaping central Florida’s economy through candid conversations with the reporters who brought it to life.
Who hosts The Business Backdrop?
The Business Backdrop is hosted by Orlando Business Journal. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has The Business Backdrop covered recently?
Recent episodes include "It's election season! Florida's Amendment 3 and property insurance" (23 October 2026, 18 minutes), "Brightline's path to balance through bankruptcy" (9 October 2026, 17 minutes), and "How local leaders maximize a diverse generational workforce" (25 September 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does The Business Backdrop publish?
The Business Backdrop publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Business Backdrop?
Booking probability for The Business Backdrop is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business Backdrop requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business Backdrop's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Orlando Business Journal hosts The Business Backdrop, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 9, 202617 min
Florida intercity rail service Brightline has filed bankruptcy for some of related entities. In September, Brightline entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy process to restructure of its $5.5 billion in outstanding debt...
Sep 25, 202615 minIn this latest Business Backdrop, we go deep into intergenerational business strategy with local business owners who have workforces made up of as many as five generations. They share their thoughts on how employees of...
- Sep 10, 202621 min
Universal Orlando Resort is full-steam ahead on the 35th year of Halloween Horror Nights. This year's event brings together two horror icons in Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow to bring frights to fans. This year's...
- Aug 28, 202611 min
Data center development has been a hot button issue nationally, and Central Florida is not immune. The region still is relatively undeveloped when it comes to data centers, but that hasn't stopped both state and local...
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- Aug 14, 202614 min
- Jul 31, 202615 min
Tourism reporter Patricia Tolley joins the Business Backdrop to discuss the latest activity in Orange County around the county's tourist development tax. Billions of dollars in tax funding requests have been submitted...
- Jul 17, 202620 min
In this week’s Business Backdrop, Sports Business Reporter J.C. Carnahan joins to talk about an intriguing new sports facility in the work on Central Florida’s space coast. The Space Coast Pro Soccer has proposed plans...
- Jul 2, 202620 minS0
<p>This week's Business Backdrop takes a look at a new partnership by Disney and Adobe, as well as the latest chapter for high-speed rail operator Brightline.</p><p>Technology advances continue to give companies the...
- Jul 2, 202620 min
This week's Business Backdrop takes a look at a new partnership by Disney and Adobe, as well as the latest chapter for high-speed rail operator Brightline. Technology advances continue to give companies the edge on...
Episode #10
A peek at what's ahead for Port Canaveral
Jun 19, 202625 minS0<p>Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray joins the Business Backdrop to discuss the state of Central Florida's sea hub. New projects are underway that may be the catalyst for the next big cruise ships sailing the seas...
- Jun 5, 202614 minS0
<p>This week’s Business Backdrop explores a week of ups and downs for one of the region's big commercial space operators: Blue Origin.</p><p>In just a few weeks, Blue Origin went from announcing a $600 million capital...
- May 22, 202621 minS0
<p>Tourism Reporter Patricia Tolley joins the Business Backdrop to talk about the fancier side of travel in Orlando. How has the region's hotel scene changed when it comes to luxury travel? Also, Rob DelliBovi, owner &...
- May 8, 202615 minS0
<p>The Business Backdrop dives into one of the hottest topics on Central Florida's west side — Winter Garden's downtown change. The historic downtown has seen a rapid change in real estate ownership that has business...
- Apr 24, 202631 minS0
<p>We are sticking in downtown Orlando for this episode of the Business backdrop. Orlando Business Journal Managing Editor Steven Ryzewski has an engaging conversation with First Capital Property Group's Jeré Matheny on...
- Apr 10, 202618 minS0
<p>n this episode of the Business Backdrop, we hit the sports and space sectors of Central Florida. The region is set to welcome another sports franchise in 2027 with the Jacksonville Jaguars coming to town. Also, the...
- Mar 27, 202616 minS0
<p>The Boring Co., a tunneling firm by Billionaire Elon Musk, is the name in Orlando that could bring a new transportation concept to Orlando. The firm is working closely with a Universal-created infrastructure district...
- Mar 13, 202615 minS0
<p>In this episode of The Business Backdrop, Orlando Business Journal Senior Staff Writer Ryan Lynch joins Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao to discuss two major road projects bookending Central Florida. See how Central...
- Feb 26, 202626 minS0
<p>In this episode of Business Backdrop, Icon Park CEO and President, Chris Jaskiewicz details the park's vision as a 20-acre entertainment and hospitality destination for locals and visitors, its development origins...
- Feb 13, 202617 minS0
<p>In this episode, Staff Writer J.C. Carnahan dives into the details of how two major grocery chains — Publix and Trader Joe’s — are carving out their own paths in the grocery wars of Central Florida. See how each have...
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Ryan Lynch
Senior Staff Writer, Maritime Opportunity Investment Corp
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Capt. John Murray
Port Canaveral
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Rob DelliBovi
RDB Hospitality Group
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Jeré Matheny
First Capital Property Group
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