Bungalower And The Bus

For the 266th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker put on their green duds and head to the ShamRock the Block Street Party for St. Patrick's Day in Thornton Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include pandemic goblins, feral rabbits attacking Azalea Park, curfews, rich people in space, and people being mean in the comments. 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 the 265th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game at the Amway Center by their old friend Justin Stamper from "Zombie House Flipping." This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the Russian Ballet, the death of a 12-foot gator, strawberry shortcake, the sale of Wall Street, and secret food menus. 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 the 264th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker keep it simple and head to Sideward Brewing for a cold beer and a yummy sandwich. Hilarity ensues. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include wild pigs that are invading Clermont neighborhoods, drunk airplane pilots, Basquiat, block parties, and Wall Street shakeups. 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 the 263rd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker meet their friends from Ben Laube Homes for a beer and a Reuben at The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include tips on how to buy a home in this market, escaping to Iceland, Parramore Main Street, more restaurants in the Cock Block, and the opening of the newly completed I-4 Express 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 the 262nd episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to College Park to visit Jim Hobart of MacBeth Studio in his new photography studio and gallery to hear about his amazing Legacy Life Project. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the insane spike in rents, the Unwritten Rules of Orlando according to Reddit, the Barbie Malibu truck, a woman on a suitcase evading police and pooping in cars, and magic skunks that know too much. 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 the 261st episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker hop over to Art's Sandwich Shop on OBT. It's almost 50 years old this year so they invited JP Lambiase of YouTube's Hellthy Junk Food to come and check it out. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the merger of Spirit and Frontier, Kelly Slater, deer with COVID-19, fertilizer rules, and the new "Don't Say Gay" bill. 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 260th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head to the grand opening of the new Ava MediterrAegean in the former Luma on Park space on Park Avenue and Moe DeWitt, the official lawyer for the show, comes along too. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the new Cadbury frog, what our State Bird should be, who should take over SunRail when FDOT gives it up, Nazis, a historic midwife, and people who hate pantsuits. 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 259th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out with Scott Wilson and Ben Laube of Ben Laube Homes, at the newly opened Lake Nona Wave Hotel. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes. Topics include how Jon Busdeker doesn't know what fast food is, the state of the Orlando housing market c/o our friends at Ben Laube Homes, Red Tide, Elon Musk blowing up the moon like a Tik Tok video, and cars crashing into Milk District retail shops. 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 258th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to have some beers with the SoDo District peeps at Rockpit Brewing to chat about their upcoming Beerlympics on February 5th. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, DeWitt Law Firm, and SoDo Main Street. Topics include the brewery Jon Busdeker hates the most, the City's fight against noise and crime in downtown Orlando, how College Park is not getting a new Lazy Moon, and Orlando Beer Week. 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 257th episode, Brendan O'Connor is feeling MUCH better and takes Jon to Savoy Bar Orlando to see some go-go boys and try some of their food - they have food! This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include a new orchestra at AdventHealth comprised of doctors and nurses, Bob Saget's hyper-local death, former president Donald calling DeSantis a coward, and Orlando Weekly selling their headquarters to a lobbyist group. 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 256th episode, Brendan O'Connor has COVID and makes Jon Zoom in for this week's show. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include skyrocketing COVID rates (including one of our hosts), power going out at Magic Kingdom, digital twins, and a famous guy who makes videos of himself eating pizza everywhere he goes. 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 255th episode, Jon Busdeker is out of town for a holiday vacation so Brendan O'Connor and Scottie Campbell head to the newly opened Deadwords Brewing for some pizza and a beer and invite along Bungalower's new Director of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Donohue. This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater. Topics include drama at the airport, Mad Cow Theatre pulling a Jedi mind trick on the City of Orlando, the most-read stories of the year on Bungalower.com, and a lot of sassy clap backs. 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 254th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor are off the radio and hanging out with their friend Sam Gardner from Florida Citrus Sports at the Gnarly Barley to chat about the upcoming Bowl Games over a fried chicken sandwich. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include everyone's least favorite transformer, Omicron, Jail versus army service, restaurant closures, and TikTok ghost kitchens. 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 253rd episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the super fancy and fun La Jettee perfume shop in Ivanhoe Village to hang out with owner Joey Todd and his adorable dog, Lulu. This week’s episode was sponsored by La Jetee, DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include cold cases, people jumping out of Disney rides, Mad Cow funding, and a new brewery opening in Parramore. 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 252nd episode, Jon Busdeker takes Brendan O'Connor out for a romantic dinner at The Outpost in Maitland and their favorite third wheel, Moe DeWitt, tags along with a film crew. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater. Topics include manatee feeding programs, the death of a Publix heiress, Full Sail getting special treatment, and a looming cream cheese crisis. 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 251st episode, Jon Busdeker meets up with Brendan O'Connor after he volunteers at a bartending fundraiser at The 808 in Thornton Park. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the SoDo Main Street's upcoming event "Light Up SoDo." Topics include night mayors, a new German theme park, and Viking Christmas dinners. 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 250th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were incited to check out the newly opened Black Rooster Taqueria location in Curry Ford West and ate everything on the menu. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater, and the topics include increasing prices at the Dollar Tree, the possible suspension of the state fuel tax, an update on a stolen dog, and the transformation of a Steak 'n' Shake into a pot shop. 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 249th episode, Jon Busdeker is replaced by guest host Scottie Campbell, who takes Brendan to one of his favorite spots, The Hideaway Bar in Ivanhoe Village. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include the best dessert in the world (which is in Baldwin Park), sixth-grade school brawls, and a new food hall that just opened 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 248th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor head to the newly-opened North Italia restaurant on Restaurant Row on Sandlake Road. This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, the Council of 101's Festival of Trees, and Enzian Theater and the topics include Texans punching Universal Studios employees, Scooters getting slower, and Orlando City making it to the playoffs. This episode also features an interview with the organizers behind The Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art, The Council of 101. 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 247th episode, Jon Busdeker and Brendan O'Connor were invited to attend a special dinner hosted by the James Beard Foundation at Reyes Mezcaleria. (Photo by Steve Arceo) This week’s episode was sponsored by DeWitt Law Firm, Orange County Library System, and Enzian Theater and the topics include violence in downtown Orlando, Only Fans volunteers, and Mad Cow losing its home in downtown Orlando. This episode also features an interview with Swirlery Wine Bar and the Heroes Hope Network ahead of their upcoming Vino and Vets event on November 13th. 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.