Bungalower And The Bus

For Episode 339, Brendan's STILL on vacation in Canada so Jon took out Bungalower's Strategic Partnership Director, Mike Donohue, for a beer at Nora's Sugar Shack to catch up on what's happening in The City Beautiful. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. 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 338, Brendan's on vacation in Canada so Jon invited Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel's resident food critic, out for a drink at Digress Wine in College Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. 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.

Orange County Library System is currently celebrating 100 years of service in Central Florida and as part of its ongoing festivities, it will be hosting an event with acclaimed authors and culture-movers, Neil Gaiman and Art Spiegelman, on November 6, 2023. And it’s open to the public. New York Times bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, is responsible for creating some of the best stories in the past few decades, including American Gods, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and The Sandman series of graphic novels. He’s won a dragon’s horde of awards including the Bram Stoker, Nebula and Hugo Awards, and the Heart of the Mountain, and his work has been adapted for film, television, radio, and stage, and he was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine. Art Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, Breakdowns, and In the Shadow of No Towers, and is an outspoken champion of comic books and freedom of speech. His work, Maus, was the first graphic

For Episode 337, Jon and Brendan head to the iconic roadside sandwich shop, Kappy's Subs, in Maitland, to hear about a special new project they're working on. This week’s episode was sponsored by Orange County Library System, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include Brendan's adventures at the recent Sam Smith concert, the return of the Pro Bowl, a recent police raid of former Orlando Sentinel managing editor Jane Healy's home, and the formal adoption of a scooter program at City Hall. 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 336, Jon and Brendan are back at Deadwords Brewing as part of their ongoing radio residency at the brewery. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new brunch service at the brewery, the recent State of The Milk event, the extension of a moratorium on new nightclubs in downtown Orlando, the pending opening of Primrose Lanes, and the sale of the infamously vacant Hoods Up property on Bumby Avenue. 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 335, Jon and Brendan decide to hit a patio and enjoy the beautiful weather at the Eden Bar at Enzian Theater in Maitland. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, Downtown Orlando, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the closure of The Coop restaurant in Winter Park, awards for a downtown theater venue, a golf tournament pub crawl in Thornton Park, and a new seafood restaurant in Thornton 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 334, Jon and Brendan head to Persimmon Hollow Brewing to check out the new menu created by Cholo Dogs, the Mexican hot dog vendors that have taken over the brewery's kitchen. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new law that has made a number of out-of-state driver's licenses invalid in Florida, brain drain at local universities, the largest gas station in the world coming to Ocala, plumbing issues at Motorworks Brewing, and the return of a popular vegan food festival to downtown Orlando. 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 333, Jon and Brendan are back at their ongoing residency at the beautiful Deadwords Brewing, which is about to launch brunch service sometime in early July. Along for the ride is the official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt. This week’s episode was sponsored by Deadwords Brewing, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, Orlando City Soccer, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a former Full Sail student just sentenced to three years in prison for participating in the Capitol Riot, a new 8-acre pool that's cleaned by magnets, malaria in Florida, and the top applications for this year's Tourist Development Tax dollars. 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 332, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit an amazing new venue in Maitland called "Permanent Vacation." The island-inspired rum bar is adjoined with Copper Rocket and it's reservation only, so plan ahead if you want to check it out! This week’s episode was sponsored by Downtown Orlando, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include approaching tropical storms with broey names, rich people suing rich people, bursting shortages, dangerous Orlando neighborhoods, a local dude who tried to make a quick buck from Amazon, and LED lights turning purple. 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 331, Jon and Brendan skip the beers and head to Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream in Audubon Park to grab some ice cream and chat about the week's top headlines. This week’s episode was sponsored by Downtown Orlando, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include an Orlando Police officer who is facing charges for fleeing an officer and avoiding a speeding ticket, a new German restaurant opening in downtown Orlando, a LYNX bus driver who lost control and crashed near the courthouse, and some big renovations planned for Howard Middle school in Thornton 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 330, Jon brings Brendan to his new favorite Mexican restaurant, Quesa Loco, on Fairbanks Avenue next to Mediterranean Deli. Special guest, Biggie, from Deli Fresh Threads, shows up too! This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a happy ending for a juvenile black bear that found its way to Lake Eola Park, Lionel Messi joining MLS, mosquito warnings, and Beefy King's upcoming anniversary. 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 329, Brendan and Jon decided to hop around Ivanhoe Village, carefree and feeling fine. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include hurricane season 2023, a giant rotten seaweed blob full of flesh-eating bacteria, rodeos and barrel racing, and onePulse Foundation drama. 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.

On this episode of "Bungalower and The Bus," co-host Brendan O'Connor chats with Travis Puterbaugh, from the Orange County Regional History Center's Brechner Research Center about Orlando's long history with sports and some of our more famous defunct sports teams. Curious to hear more? Be sure to check out the History Center's upcoming lunch workshop, Lunch and Learn: The Orlando Who, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at noon. You can participate virtually or in-person for $5, or opt-in for a lunch provided by Publix for $14. Lunch needs to be ordered by 9 a.m. Thursday, June 1 to qualify.

For Episode 328, Brendan and Jon were invited to try some of the dishes at the newly-opened Pigzza in Mills 50. It's an Italian-ish restaurant owned by Thomas Ward, of Pig Floyd's, who sits in with the boys to chat about his new concept. This week’s episode was sponsored by the Orange County Regional History Center, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the recent State of the City, an overhaul of Orange Avenue in Ivanhoe Village, a local burger restaurant suing the State of Florida, and the opening of the long-awaited Mongolorian BBQ on Colonial Drive. 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 327, Brendan and Jon head to Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors to check out their new Breakfast Club service which is a new happy hour from 7 a.m.-noon Monday to Friday and features half-off select liquors. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include Disney's canceled campus plans in Lake Nona (because of the governor), a lawsuit against a local restaurant, a new climbing gym in the Packing District, and autonomous shuttles in downtown Orlando. 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.

Rare Earth opened their retail location in Orlando's trendy Ivanhoe Village neighborhood Spring of 2022. with a focus on products from the Earth., like precious gems and minerals that have an educational and holistic focus. They also have home decor, organic soy-based candles, soaps and incense, clay and gemstone jewelry, organic cork handbags, men's gifts, and more! Many of their vendors are women-owned and minorities, committed to giving back to local communities. Get to know the married couple behind this fun local shop!

For Episode 326, Brendan and Jon are invited to Forward/Slash, a new distillery and blending house that just opened in Winter Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Forward/Slash, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include an update in tourist numbers from Visit Orlando, a millionaire's dream to bring a baseball team to Orlando (but not with his own money), an expensive roof for a local stadium, a fired Florida principal that got a trip to Italy to look at "pornographic" statues, and bagels. 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 325, Jon is back in town and the boys head to Double O's Coffee, a drive-thru-only coffee shop that just opened in the North Quarter near downtown Orlando. This week’s episode was sponsored by Double O's Coffee, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a local restaurant owner heading to jail for failing to pay over $2 million in payroll taxes he collected from his staff, onePulse Foundation walking away from the nightclub property and building a memorial somewhere else, and the start of the new downtown bar permit. 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 324, Jon is out of town so Brendan hauled his gay boyfriend Scottie out to try some drinks at a new Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktail joint in downtown Orlando, High T. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the sad conclusion of Bear Watch 2023, Disney suing the governor, a plane crash at the Executive Airport, Come Out With Pride facing some hard decisions in the face of a new bill, and the closing of Harry Buffalo on Church Street. 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 323, Jon and Brendan head to Freehand Goods in College Park to grab some cold beers on the patio and some food from Pizza Bruno next door. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include recent laws targeting drag queens, Record Store Day, accidental emergency alerts, and the new Brightline terminal. 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.