Bungalower And The Bus

For the 246th episode, Jon Busdeker is on vacation so Brendan replaced him with John Rife from East End Market (for the evening), and they chatted all about the future of food halls and what's up in his world. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the lack of school bus drivers, supply chain issues, and the sale of the historic Sorosis Woman's Club in Lake Eola Heights. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 245th episode, Jon and Brendan go check out the $35 all-you-can-eat family meal deal at Mia's Italian Kitchen. Get whatever you want; pasta, wood-fired pizza, 1-lb meatballs, the list goes on. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include civic tests for college students, murals downtown, and public spaces downtown. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 244th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out the new Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall hub and they got to meet every single operator there - be sure to check out our interview video on our Instagram! This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the Top 5 ZipCodes for real estate searches, a crane collapse by AdventHealth in Ivanhoe Village, and the pushback that A La Cart is getting from Orange County on a second location they're trying to open. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 243rd episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out the new Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall hub and they got to meet every single operator there - be sure to check out our interview video on our Instagram! This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the Top 5 ZipCodes for real estate searches, a crane collapse by AdventHealth in Ivanhoe Village, and the pushback that A La Cart is getting from Orange County on a second location they're trying to open. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 243rd episode, Jon and Brendan sit down with the Vice President of the SoDo Main Street with some new friends from TownePlace Suites by the Orlando Regional Medical Center. This week’s episode was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street District, DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include an update on the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando following last month's fire, the new Poet Laureate at the City of Orlando, a new automate dumpling restaurant, and a donut delivery service involving a murderous clown. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 242nd episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to judge some competing restaurants at the College Park Rotary Club's Taste of College Park event. So they did! This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include Orlando Weekly selling their headquarters at the historic Tinker Building, Visit Florida wanting more money (no news there), Cox Media laying off tons of local talent, Sportstown selling to new owners, and a downtown projection park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 241st episode, Jon is out of town celebrating his anniversary (happy anniversary, Jon!) so Scottie Campbell is back to fill his shoes! Brendan and Scottie head to Oviedo Oktoberfest to slam back some 'fest bier and oompa until the sun went down. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a local business owner saying he won't force his workers to get a vaccine because God told him not to, a new rooftop sculpture garden in downtown Orlando, and somewhat of an update on what's happening at The New Standard in Winter Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 240th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to the delicious and wonderful and fantastic Tabla Indian Restaurant, located on Park Avenue, Winter Park, and bring along guest co-host, Katie Johnston from Pulptown. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a sudden fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the new downtown location of Orlando Museum of Art getting a special rooftop garden, and the closure of Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que and the bacon-less Wendy's in Ivanhoe Village. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 239th episode, Brendan heads to Jon's house because Jon was up all night hunting gators with the Orange County Sherriff's office. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include a man getting tased after twerking in the rain, a rapper naming a local charity on his baby registry, and new COVID-19 protocols for DPAC. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 238th episode, Brendan and Jon headed over to The Monroe in Creative Village with Moe Dewitt to eat some ribs and rap about the news. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include Joe Rogan getting COVID after an Orlando performance, Tesla autopilot crashes, a master plan for OBT, and a standing sushi bar coming to Mills 50. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 237th episode, Brendan and Jon headed over to Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Winter Park to eat some sweets and invited Bungalower's official dentist, Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental, to tag along and keep them in check. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include full morgues, Only Fans, Harry Styles hating Freedom, and Orlando's Fire Chief being arrested for "alleged" assault. Allegedly. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 236th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to sample the new happy hour menu at the newly-opened Ivanhoe hot spot, The Pinery. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the City of Orlando's new ticket raffle, Only Fans scrapping their porn content, multiple local arts leaders leaving their posts, and Whiskey Lou's adding fried chicken and scrapping smoking. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 235th episode, Brendan and Jon went to Christo's for some greasy spoon breakfast and a chat. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the hullabaloo over at Mad Cow Theater, interstate billboard art, a man who tried to sell a home that wasn't his, and an update on some Ivanhoe Village developments. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 234th episode, Brendan and Jon head on over to "Noodle Night" for some tasty "noods" at a pop-up hosted by Le Ky Patisserie and Kai Asian Street Fare at Hourglass Social House. Delicious. This week’s episode was sponsored by the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include the recent sale of Holy Land Experience to AdventHealth, python hunting, snake invasions, Spirit Airlines, and mashed potato beer. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 233rd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to hang out at The New Standard ahead of their upcoming Grateful Dead tribute week, Daze Between, which is part of a nationwide series of concerts supported by Jerry Garcia's family and family foundation. This week’s episode was sponsored by The New Standard, the DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. The topics include a new home or Parliament House in downtown Orlando, an update on Orlando's Fashion Square Mall, new art museums, and the closing of a downtown Irish pub icon. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 232nd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to have a soak at the newly opened My Beer Spa (Website) on International Drive, where guests get to relax in tubs full of beer, enjoy an infrared sauna, and round it all out with a roll in the hay. This week’s episode was sponsored by My Beer Spa, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Enzian Theater. The topics include labor shortages, funding for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, grant money for downtown events, and a lizard invasion. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 231st episode, Brendan and Jon were invited back to visit The Axe Trap in Winter Park to meet their new chef, try some new menu items, and discuss some of the upcoming events and initiatives at the popular axe throwing/fancy lounge space located on the former Booby Trap property. This week's episode was sponsored by The Axe Trap, Moe DeWitt Law Firm, and Enzian Theater. The topics include COVID updates, Gerber babies, hotel expansions, and news about RusTeak in College Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For the 230th episode, Brendan and Jon head to The Cheba Hut in East Orlando to enjoy some super tasty weed-inspired "toasted" subs and some cold beers. This week's episode was sponsored by Treadwell Farms, Moe DeWitt Law Firm, Enzian Theater, and Orange County Library System. The topics include national window shortages, Colonial Lanes, trees falling on historic homes, and post-pandemic business districts. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Jammie Treadwell of Treadwell Farms, has been involved in Florida-based agriculture her entire life. In fact, her family has lived in Florida since before the Civil War and they have been farming and living the #PlantDaddy life for generations. Her grandfather was even instrumental in founding the Apopka Foliage Festival, which helped to establish Apopka as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World." The Treadwells have converted their operations to growing hemp and creating small-batch, organic, artisanal hemp products now and they're changing the game for local farmers. We had a chance to sit down with Jammie to chat about her family, her business, and the plant at the center of it all just in time for National Hemp Month.

For the 229th episode, Brendan and Jon head to Mason Jar Provisions in Thornton Park to check out the new pork skin chicken wings and nacho smashburgers. This week's topics include UFOs, puppy mills and rabbit hills, Cool Job Alerts, and red tide. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.