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Wait Five Minutes is a podcast about Florida, by a Floridian. Every Monday, listen to an amazing story about the Sunshine State’s unique culture, history and people.
waitfiveminutes hosts Wait Five Minutes, a history show with 355 episodes published.
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. Plus, we take a detour into the history of Woodsy Owl, the Blue
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 an inside perspective on the festival, and how vulnerability l
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 of theatre in Orlando, the different paths to the stage for
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 threat of data centers in our state, and the things we can le
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, which tells the story of the people who come down to the Eve
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 rise from the hills of Lakeland and reveal the details of Wright
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 collects the stories of places just like this, and fights for their
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 Depression. What followed next was a siege of city hall, and a forgott
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 Florida Springs Council about a plan to convert the Ocala Fore
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 Floridian filmmakers on the big screen. Today, we chat about the wo
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 us. Two hundred years of history unfold in the ghost town of Ro
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 on the battleground today were there in 1863 as well, witness
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 of internment in Florida, from St. Augustine to the Everglade
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 construction of a "lighthouse for the Americas", and the context for th
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 fight back. Thank you to Sarah Younger from the Sierra Club f
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 successes, her hope for the future, and the lessons she hopes Flori
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 comments, navigating the capitol, and so much more for when y
The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off our coasts, and finding new ways to fight back. Thank you to Ka
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 that brought Marjorie to the Sunshine State, and the legacy t
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 parades, coquito and holiday parties. Thank you to Rebecca and Heat
Ryan Smart
Florida Springs Council
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Younger
Sierra Club
1 appearance on this show
Anna V. Eskamani
Florida State Legislature
1 appearance on this show
Amy Keith
Common Cause Florida
1 appearance on this show
Katie Bauman
Surfrider Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Dan
Permanent Vacation
1 appearance on this show
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