
Hello APGD
Michael Lothrop
Hello APGD is a neighborhood podcast that highlights the people who make the Audubon Park Garden District one of the most celebrated destination neighborhoods in Central Florida. We chat with business owners, community leaders, volunteers, long-time residents, artists, and other influential locals; documenting the untold stories of this magical place just minutes away from Downtown Orlando.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hello APGD episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hello APGD for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hello APGD episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Meet Jes—beloved Chef who’s bringing a whole new menu to Redlight Redlight starting this month. As former Chef-in-Residence at East End Market, Jes’ culinary contributions to the Central Florida food scene have been monumental; garnering multiple awards, local press recognition, and many loyal followers. We’re just so excited to see this project finally take flight and Audubon Park is so ready for it!
Meet Jes—beloved Chef who’s bringing a whole new menu to Redlight Redlight starting this month. As former Chef-in-Residence at East End Market, Jes’ culinary contributions to the Central Florida food scene have been monumental; garnering multiple awards, local press recognition, and many loyal followers. We’re just so excited to see this project finally take flight and Audubon Park is so ready for it!
11/08/23 • 58 min

Meet Lee - empathetic change maker who found her calling in helping to fix our broken economic, social, and environmental policies through fundraising, volunteering, organizing, and campaign strategy. Lee works tirelessly, both at the community and at leadership levels, to help the Audubon Park community (and many others) understand their roles and opportunities in driving positive change.
https://linktr.ee/leeperry
https://leealyseperry.com
Meet Lee - empathetic change maker who found her calling in helping to fix our broken economic, social, and environmental policies through fundraising, volunteering, organizing, and campaign strategy. Lee works tirelessly, both at the community and at leadership levels, to help the Audubon Park community (and many others) understand their roles and opportunities in driving positive change.
https://linktr.ee/leeperry
https://leealyseperry.com
10/04/23 • 98 min

Meet Heather—gifted tattoo artist and shop owner of the beloved Lucky Horse Tattoo in Audubon Park. Originally from Naples, FL; Heather found her community in a Cape Coral tattoo shop almost two decades ago before having her life uprooted last year by Hurricane Ian. Despite the hardships of the climate here (political and otherwise), Heather has so much love for all things Florida.
Meet Heather—gifted tattoo artist and shop owner of the beloved Lucky Horse Tattoo in Audubon Park. Originally from Naples, FL; Heather found her community in a Cape Coral tattoo shop almost two decades ago before having her life uprooted last year by Hurricane Ian. Despite the hardships of the climate here (political and otherwise), Heather has so much love for all things Florida.
09/19/23 • 71 min

Meet Dawson and Vern -- two Fleet Farming Managers who help further the mission of generating the best fruits and veggies possible from the yards of the Audubon Park Garden District, while also spreading knowledge about growing nutrient-dense foods and healthy eating. Headquartered in the Audubon Park Covenant Church, Fleet Farming does weekly "swarm rides" with staff and volunteers on bikes to maintain their sustainable farming plots year-round.
Meet Dawson and Vern -- two Fleet Farming Managers who help further the mission of generating the best fruits and veggies possible from the yards of the Audubon Park Garden District, while also spreading knowledge about growing nutrient-dense foods and healthy eating. Headquartered in the Audubon Park Covenant Church, Fleet Farming does weekly "swarm rides" with staff and volunteers on bikes to maintain their sustainable farming plots year-round.
09/06/23 • 68 min

Andrew Johnson - Florida Shroom King
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Meet Andrew, Florida Shroom King (a.k.a. King Koopa) at the Audubon Park Community Market. We discuss the prehistoric origin and evolution; farming and extraction methods; health benefits; and new uses for mushrooms as a fuel source, to create building blocks for construction projects, potential supercomputing, eco-friendly packaging, and in soil restoration. And also, for EATING!
Meet Andrew, Florida Shroom King (a.k.a. King Koopa) at the Audubon Park Community Market. We discuss the prehistoric origin and evolution; farming and extraction methods; health benefits; and new uses for mushrooms as a fuel source, to create building blocks for construction projects, potential supercomputing, eco-friendly packaging, and in soil restoration. And also, for EATING!
08/23/23 • 68 min

Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also shares his approach to cooking, finding community and connection in Audubon Park, and how those things have made his move to Orlando, FL such a positive one.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcrp-on-skateboarding/id1565922132
Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also shares his approach to cooking, finding community and connection in Audubon Park, and how those things have made his move to Orlando, FL such a positive one.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcrp-on-skateboarding/id1565922132
08/11/23 • 76 min

Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also shares his approach to cooking, finding community and connection in Audubon Park, and how those things have made his move to Orlando, FL such a positive one.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcrp-on-skateboarding/id1565922132
Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also shares his approach to cooking, finding community and connection in Audubon Park, and how those things have made his move to Orlando, FL such a positive one.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcrp-on-skateboarding/id1565922132
08/07/23 • 92 min

Hokkaido Hank: The Wellness Sheriff
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Meet Hokkaido Hank--the Wellness Sheriff. Hank believes there's a cowboy within all of us and he's embracing his persona to bring you a massage that's both restorative and fun. Hank is the self-care hero we all need right now and he's in Audubon Park every week. So SADDLE UP and go visit the Wellness Sheriff every Friday evening at Redlight Redlight (and most Wednesdays at Kaya.)
Meet Hokkaido Hank--the Wellness Sheriff. Hank believes there's a cowboy within all of us and he's embracing his persona to bring you a massage that's both restorative and fun. Hank is the self-care hero we all need right now and he's in Audubon Park every week. So SADDLE UP and go visit the Wellness Sheriff every Friday evening at Redlight Redlight (and most Wednesdays at Kaya.)
08/01/23 • 48 min

Meet Anna (aka Representative Eskamani), a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word; a leader who understands why a functioning government is critical to the health of our community; and a transformational activist. Now in her third term as House District 42 Rep, Anna works tirelessly both in Tallahassee and Orlando to bridge political divides, to mentor and empower, all while finding holistic, effective solutions to every problem that comes across her desk, no matter the scope.
Visit https://annaforflorida.com/ for valuable community resource info, along with ways to support Team Anna's re-election campaign next year.
Meet Anna (aka Representative Eskamani), a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word; a leader who understands why a functioning government is critical to the health of our community; and a transformational activist. Now in her third term as House District 42 Rep, Anna works tirelessly both in Tallahassee and Orlando to bridge political divides, to mentor and empower, all while finding holistic, effective solutions to every problem that comes across her desk, no matter the scope.
Visit https://annaforflorida.com/ for valuable community resource info, along with ways to support Team Anna's re-election campaign next year.
07/09/23 • 65 min

Chef Tim Lovero of Coro Restaurant
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Meet Tim—Chef-Owner of APGD’s next great restaurant, Coro; coming soon to the former B3 Cafe space. Tim started his culinary journey at Luma on Park, made pasta to sell at the Audubon Park Market, and worked with Chef Tony Adams on the Big Wheel Provisions food truck. After several years at Luma, Prato, and Luke’s; Tim’s return to Audubon Park is much-anticipated and long-awaited!
Meet Tim—Chef-Owner of APGD’s next great restaurant, Coro; coming soon to the former B3 Cafe space. Tim started his culinary journey at Luma on Park, made pasta to sell at the Audubon Park Market, and worked with Chef Tony Adams on the Big Wheel Provisions food truck. After several years at Luma, Prato, and Luke’s; Tim’s return to Audubon Park is much-anticipated and long-awaited!
11/14/23 • 47 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hello APGD have?
Hello APGD currently has 71 episodes available.
What topics does Hello APGD cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Foodie, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Activism, Brewery, Community, Independent, Podcasts, Vintage, Florida and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Hello APGD?
The episode title 'Chef Jes Tantalo of Redlight Redlight Brewpub' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hello APGD?
The average episode length on Hello APGD is 69 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hello APGD released?
Episodes of Hello APGD are typically released every 13 days.
When was the first episode of Hello APGD?
The first episode of Hello APGD was released on May 2, 2022.
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