Under The 8

Today we are visiting one of the sweetest spots on the island-Nana Teresa’s Bakery to talk to Teresa and Mark Markarin about cakes, soda fountains, and sprinkling happiness all over Fernandina. Enjoy! (additional photo credits: Charlotte Eckman)

This episode celebrates Earth Day and the many wonderful naturalist and preservation organizations on our island. We encourage each of you to get involved in keeping earth beautiful and healthy. Enjoy! Our guests: Robyn Nemes, Wild Amelia & Junior Naturalists http://wildamelia.org/ Karen Klizma, Keep Nassau Beautiful https://keepnassaubeautiful.org/ Julie Ferrera, Sierra Club https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubNassauCounty/

This episode was recorded at Buy Go on Monday, March 26th. We invited members of Beech Street Blues Band: Michael Hawthorne, Jeff Malone and Ronnie Stoots to be our guests and share their memories of one of Fernandina’s most beloved personalities, Dan Voll. Whether playing in a band, listening to him while enjoying a drink … Continue reading Episode 28: Dan Voll Tribute →

Today we got to hang out with Gill and Barbara Johnston – the freshness fanatics at Nuanz Coffee Roasters.  In addition to learning more about them and the business of coffee and tea, we got to sample some of the Sumatra Roast (did you know a small spoon of sugar brings the taste out?) and … Continue reading Episode 27: Nuanz Coffee Roasters →

To start off our 2018 season, we decided to turn the tables and invite in a guest host, Jack Warren – host of Top Coach Podcast (and full disclosure – Tarah’s dad). Jack will be interviewing us about the podcast, why it came to be, our favorite moments and where we see it going. Enjoy. … Continue reading Episode 26: Tarah and Christy →

In this episode we visit Nathalie Wu at her new restaurant, Wicked Bao, to talk about Asian Street food and life on the island. The new restaurant will be open soon. Follow the progress on the Wicked Bao Facebook page. Click here for the Wicked Bao Facebook Go Fund Me page: Friends of Natalie

In this episode we have an impromptu interview with John Sayles and Maggie Renzi at the Rendezvous Film Festival and listen in to the Talk Back session on Friday, Nov. 17th. John  filmed “Sunshine State” in Fernandina and was the featured speaker at the 10th anniversary of the festival. Sunshine State John Sayles Blog

In this episode we visit Chuck Olivia and Patty Smith in their home to talk about the upcoming Amelia Island Rendezvous Film Festival and their documentary highlighting the local music scene, O Amelia! The Rendezvous Film Festival is celebrating 10 years! The festivities begin on Thursday, Nov. 16th. There is a line-up on films and … Continue reading Episode 23: Chuck & Patty & The Rendezvous Film Festival →

For this episode we are back at The Patio Place talking with Philippe Boets about Petanque America, the upcoming tournament and his love of Amelia Island. Philippe brought us several goodies including stickers and cookies from one of the tournament sponsors Jules Destrooper a Belgium cookie company that gives a box of Butter Crisps to … Continue reading Episode 22: Philippe Boets & Petanque America →

This is a very haunted episode of Under the 8 from Bosque Bello Cemetery, a notoriously spirit filled spot on the island. Sherry Roberteen, a Fernandina local who is the keeper of some of the areas best kept stories, will tell tales of ghostly sightings around the island.

This episode is the second episode of our two part series with candidates for Fernandina Beach City Commission.  We are talking with candidate Phillip Chapman at BUYGO. It was important to us to provide equal time to all candidates for City Commission. We asked the other candidate in Group 2  Tim Poynter, (currently seated on the … Continue reading Episode 20: Group 2 Candidate for City Commission →

Today we were at Buy-Go with the three candidates for Fernandina Beach City Commission: Chip Ross, Medardo Monzon & Orlando Avila. We posed the questions that the community asked on Facebook. This is your chance to learn more about  the City Commission candidates. We hope you take this information and exercise our greatest right and … Continue reading Episode 19: Group 3 Candidates for City Commission →

In this episode we visit Shady Ladies Art Gallery and chat with the Shady Ladies themselves about their upcoming first anniversary party. We also discuss their art, gallery events, the origin of the Shady Lady name, and of course on the island. Our co-host Baby Luke is also with us for this episode as you … Continue reading Episode 18: Shady Ladies Art →

In this episode we talk with Jeff McDowell and the guys from the Maritime Museum of Amelia Island about a special WWII find that is now on display at the museum. We also hear about treasure hunting and a little island history.

In this episode we talk with vendors and shoppers at the Grand Opening of Fernandina’s new neighborhood Grocer, Buy-Go. Located in the old Fred’s location, this store offers food, toiletries, coffee, wine, and more. As always we urge you to shop small and local. Enjoy!

In this episode we visit our favorite neighborhood toy store, Villa Vilakulla to play and chat with owner, Theresa Duncan. Named for the beloved landmark on the island, Pippi Longstocking’s house, this store offers fun for every age-from stuffed animal sleepovers to toys from your childhood. Enjoy!

For the one year anniversary of Under The 8 we invited past guests to PJD’s to celebrate with us. While we did not record a formal episode, we did set up the microphones to record our conversation and to have our guests tell us how appearing on the podcast changed their lives. This episode highlights … Continue reading Episode 14: Happy 1st Birthday to Us! →

We love local our local businesses! This is the first in our new addition to the podcast-a once a month local business spotlight. In this episode we get to know Grocery Getters and Amelia Toffee. Please support your local small business!

In this episode we visit Violin Maker, Will Howery, at his home to see his violin workshop and talk with him about his violins. Will recently left his corporate job to pursue his passion full-time. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Will about violins and his life on the island.  

In this episode we talk with local Zoologist and researcher, Mac McIntyre about his travels to remote areas of the world searching for wild pigs and dogs.  Mac also gives us his perspective on the likelihood of a Bigfoot existence and coyotes on Amelia Island.