The Florida Madcaps
Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist
A podcast about Florida’s natural areas around the state that offer fantastic recreation opportunities. There is much more to Florida than theme parks and overcrowded beaches. Three veteran Florida enthusiasts Chris, Chelsey, and Ryan share their travel experiences and perspective for exploring the Sunshine State. Each episode will delve into the natural and fascinating aspects of Florida, including the trails, beaches, springs, history, ecological issues, and recreational opportunities.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Florida Madcaps episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Florida Madcaps 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 The Florida Madcaps episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Sunshine State Shenanigans: Amusing myths, half truths, and tales.
The Florida Madcaps
09/25/24 • 32 min
In this week's episode, the Madcaps discuss some of the different myths, tales, and beliefs that we have encountered and question them. From zig-zagging to save yourself from charging gators to why everything around St Augustine is named Matanzas we delve into what is abnormal about the normal.
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Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Florida's Fall Wildflowers: What They Are & Where To See Them!
The Florida Madcaps
10/16/24 • 31 min
While Florida may not be known for the leaves of its forests changing color in the fall, what can widely be seen is the amazing fall wildflowers in Florida. This week the Madcaps with guest Bree @hiberniahistory on Instagram discuss the various wildflowers and where they can be seen in Florida!
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Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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How Hurricanes Can Impact Your Recreation Plans
The Florida Madcaps
06/12/24 • 27 min
This week the Madcaps discuss the various aspects of how hurricanes can impact recreation in Florida from trail closures to coastal geographic changes.
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Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Cedar Key: Recreation, History, and Food
The Florida Madcaps
07/03/24 • 25 min
This week the Madcaps discuss Cedar Key. This episode covers the history, food, and unparalleled beauty that make Cedar Key one of the amazing destinations of Florida.
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Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Picnic & Paddle: Growing Community and Keeping Florida's Waterways Clean
The Florida Madcaps
10/02/24 • 41 min
This week's guests are the folks at Picnic and Paddle who organize clean-up efforts around Florida's waterways. Yet the clean-up is only part of the experience, it is also about experiencing Florida's natural wonders as refreshments and a recreational aspect is a part of the event.
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Florida's Carnivorous Plants and their Habitats
The Florida Madcaps
08/21/24 • 27 min
This week the Madcaps discuss the various carnivorous plants in our state and some of the environments they thrive in.
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Recreating around Osceola National Forest
The Florida Madcaps
04/10/24 • 29 min
This week the Madcaps talk about the Florida National Scenic Trail through Osceola National Forest as well as state and county recreation areas. We discuss history, natural features such as waterfalls, and hiking along the St Mary's River.
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Paddle Guides Kim and Ashley discuss the Wild and Scenic waterways of Central Florida
The Florida Madcaps
05/01/24 • 34 min
This week we were fortunate enough to have Kim and Ashley join us who do tours on one of the two designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida the Wekiva River (including Rock Springs Run and The Emerald Cut). This week we listen to some of the fascinating aspects of the river and some of the more interesting events that they have observed while guiding paddlers down these iconic waterways.
Ashley can be reached on instagram at @smashsups
Kim can be reached on instagram at @tourguidekim
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Indian River Lagoon, History, Recreation, and Environmental Challenges
The Florida Madcaps
06/19/24 • 38 min
This week the Madcaps discuss some of the public lands that make up Indian River Lagoon as well as the recreational opportunities that exist there. No episode would be complete without the discussion of the environmental challenges that exist from the past to the present.
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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Florida Family Adventures with the Sunshine State Seekers
The Florida Madcaps
02/28/24 • 33 min
This week we enjoy the perspective of Florida outdoor adventures from the entire Sunshine State Seeker family. They discuss adventures that are suitable for all family members as well as some tips on how to make them enjoyable for everyone.
Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!
Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps
Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected]
Ryan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/
Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Florida Madcaps have?
The Florida Madcaps currently has 102 episodes available.
What topics does The Florida Madcaps cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on The Florida Madcaps?
The episode title 'Sunshine State Shenanigans: Amusing myths, half truths, and tales.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Florida Madcaps?
The average episode length on The Florida Madcaps is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Florida Madcaps released?
Episodes of The Florida Madcaps are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Florida Madcaps?
The first episode of The Florida Madcaps was released on Jan 28, 2023.
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