Bungalower And The Bus

For Episode 377, Jon and Brendan were craving Philly cheesesteaks so obviously, they had to go to Cavo's Thornton Park to see Mark Cavallini. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an Orlando City Soccer player who got ejected from a downtown bar, Disney hosting an exhibit of President George W. Bush's paintings, the approval of the highly contested toll road project in the middle of Split Oak Forest, and a judge denying Regina Hill's appeal for a rehearing. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Just south of Walt Disney World lies Celebration, Florida, a place heralded as an idyllic, all-American town built straight from Walt Disney’s imagination. Join Griffon Binkowski, a lifelong Celebration resident and Orange County Regional History Center educator, in an exploration of Celebration’s creation and unique history, accompanied by firsthand accounts about growing up in “The Town That Disney Built" at a Lunch and Learn on Friday, May 3, at noon. Binkowski joined Bungalower editor Brendan O'Connor for a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus" to discuss the topic.

For Episode 374, Jon and Brendan are invited to check out a beautiful showcase home in Winter Park as part of the upcoming Parade of Homes Orlando event, kicking off on May 4-12, during which Central Floridians can go on free self-guided tours of some of the best home builds in the region. This week's episode was sponsored by Parade of Homes Orlando, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include the concept of "Wishcycling," a new cannabis lounge in downtown Orlando, incentives for the Orlando Magic Entertainment District, Winter Park's first Black commissioner, and Parliament House opening two new locations. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

In honor of National Chicken Parmesan Day (April 19), we took attorney Moe Dewitt to Stefano's Trattoria in Winter Springs to record episode 375. Brendan was out of town, so Mike Donohue took over and subbed in. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 374, Brendan and Jon are joined by SoDo executive director, Misty Heath, to chat about the upcoming SoDo After Dark on April 20th at RockPit Brewing over a lovely dinner at Delaney's Tavern. This week's episode was sponsored by SoDo Main Street, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include a special election for District 5, the dip in Tourist Tax collections, a missing GOP director who was found trashing his Kissimmee hotel room, the future of Parramore, and the impact of ongoing road construction projects on local businesses. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 373, Brendan and Jon went to Kaya, the beautiful Filipino restaurant in the former Dandelion Communitea Cafe space in Mills 50 to celebrate their being named as a finalist in this year's James Beard Awards. Official show lawyer Moses DeWitt comes along too to try pancit for the first time. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include the suspension of Regina Hill from City Council, onePulse Foundation refusing to provide financial records to Orange County, an oil spill in Lake Ivanhoe, and a new food truck bar opening in Curry Ford West. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 372, Brendan and Jon head to the Kia Center to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game. There are only four games left unless they make the playoffs. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include the arrest of Commissioner Regina Hill, the loss of some big talent on Real Radio 104.1 FM, Pulse leaving another surprise bill for the county, and the resurrection of Black Bottom House of Prayer. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 371, Brendan and Jon were invited to visit Chima Steakhouse on Sand Lake Road. It's a beautiful new Brazilian steakhouse in the former home of Bonefish Grill and a must-visit, y'all. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include tips for your allergies, some incredibly serious allegations against Commissioner Regina Hill, Orlando's failing grade on walkability, city hall's new stance against food trucks, and Winter Park's first woman mayor! Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 369, Brendan and Jon head to the newly opened Mid Drive Dive in College Park and Mrs Busdeker, LeAnn, is along for the ride and she's got lots to say! This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an expose by Amanda Rabines for Orlando Sentinel on "How One Pulse Broke Orlando's Heart," a missing goat in Parramore, the new timeline for The Packing District's new food hall opening, a new restaurant concept by Kabooki Sushi's Henry Moso, and a vintage shop that sells clothes by the pound. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 369, Jon is back from Key West, finally, and the boys are invited to check out the new Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar in Winter Park Village - it's part retail, part fancy bar, and they have a pretty robust menu of small plates too. This week's episode was sponsored by Tommy Bahama, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include a new bill that will ban the homeless from sleeping on public property, the welcome return of the "no left turn" sign at Colonial and Mills, the somewhat unwelcome return of the BEEP Swan Shuttles in downtown Orlando, and the pending closure of Deadwords Brewing. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 368, Jon is BACK in Key West and Mike Donohue returns for a visit to the always-amazing Seito Sushi in Baldwin Park. Ask them about their family dining options and share with your friends. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an Avian Flu alert for Lake Eola, a bomb threat at Orlando International Airport, the Satanic Temple trying to hang out at Florida schools, a lawsuit from a Winter Park family against the city for shooting a family member at a wedding, and tree clones coming for your jobs. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 367, Jon is in Key West and Mike Donohue fills in as the boys head to the first-ever Jeremiah's Italian Ice location in Winter Park to chat about their Leap Year promotions - because, frog! This week’s episode was sponsored by Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an explosive 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season prediction, updates on an urban art project under the interstate, a pop-up lamp sale downtown, a possible extension on the nightclub moratorium, and the upcoming Leu Gardens Plant Sale. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 366, Brendan and Jon were invited to try a new Tex-Mex restaurant in Winter Park called Superica, where they saw the biggest portion of short ribs they've ever seen. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an upcoming audit for Visit Orlando, a spike in syphilis in Orange County, a dump fire in Lake Fairview, and Duncan Mcquire's no-good, totally shitty, bummer of a week. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 365, Brendan and Jon are invited to Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen to help celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras and the Winter Park's restaurant new seasonal disco-inspired menu and decor. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include an update on that OnlyFans mom who was banned from picking up her kids from their private Christian school, Mayor Demings trying for the Transportation Tax again, Taylor Swift threatening to sue a UCF student, and a new donut shop coming to College Park. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 364, Jon's on vacation in Michigan so Mike Donohue fills in to chat all things Orlando with Brendan. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include a pissed-off mother who was banned from picking up her kids at their Christian private school because of her OnlyFans ad on her car, updates on the Epic Universe Park, a woman who threatened to pee on a flight to Philly who could have been Mike's mom, and a massive influx in coyotes in the State of Florida. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 363, Jon and Brendan head to The Acre Orlando a bit earlier in the week for YogaHigh, the new event series Bungalower Media has launched in partnership with Cookies Cannabis. This week’s episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include two young dorks who got arrested for driving almost 200 mph on the Turnpike, Tourist Tax decisions, and houses of macaroni. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 362, Brendan and Jon are invited to visit Brewlando, Orlando's largest brewery, with their friends from Orlando Science Center who are hosting their annual Science on Tap Beer Festival at Loch Haven Park this Saturday. This week’s episode was sponsored by Orlando Science Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This week's topics include a name change for the soccer stadium, IKEA bringing back their Swedish restaurant, financials at Orlando Museum of Art, and opinions on bike lanes. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 361, Brendan and Jon head to Lake Mary to check out The Vineyard Wine Co., a fancy wine restaurant that their friend Big Rick works at. Along for the ride is the official show lawyer, attorney Moe DeWitt. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This episode includes an update on the newly passed Disorderly Conduct Ordinance in Orlando, a proposed ban on cruising in the left lane on the highway, and Dunkin' Donuts being sued for an exploding toilet. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 360, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O’Connor were invited to join local restaurateur, Thomas Ward, at his flagship restaurant, Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa in Mills 50. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. This episode includes a story about human remains found by Walt Disney World, a new Florida Bill to fight cashless transactions, new seating options at Exploria Stadium, and a new home for Blue Bamboo. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

For Episode 359, Jon is out of town enjoying a vacation, so Brendan invited his partner Scottie Campbell, his work husband Mike Donohue, and his girlfriend Victoria Goodall to talk about the top headlines of the year in the cramped Bungalower office. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.