For the 220th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to throwback som beers at the newly-opened Big Storm Brewing in the Amway Center. 

This week's topics include the two-day reopening of the Holy Land Experience, parking meter data breaches, labor shortages at restaurants, and more. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 220 (Big Storm Brewing)

For the 222nd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to hang out with Bruno Zacchini at Pizza Bruno with some of the folks from the Curry Ford West Main Street. 

This week's topics include DeSantis pandemic moves, a guy that was banned from Disney for drinking from water features, an update on the Austin's Coffee hullabaloo, and more!

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Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 222 (Pizza Bruno)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 250 (Black Rooster #2)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 252 (The Outpost with Moe DeWitt)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 253 (La Jetee Perfumery)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 254 (Gnarly Barley)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 259 (Lake Nona Wave Hotel)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 262 (Legacy Life Project)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 264 (Sideward Brewing)

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 266 (ShamRock the Block)

For the 267th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker join longtime friend of the show, Grizzlee Martin, at The Copper Rocket in Maitland for a beer, where he hosts a weekly karaoke night every Friday.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include Orlando Pride not letting their supporters say "gay," Milk District storefront crashes, a local ice cream shop chain going cashless to fight crime, and another new pizza restaurant coming to College 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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 267 (Copper Rocket)

For the 268th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker sit down with the boys from Ben Laube Homes to chat about The Brix development at The Packing District.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, the DeWitt Law Firm, and Ben Laube Homes.

Topics include updates on that new food hall project in The Packing District, a what's up downtown, rich people in space, and much more. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 268 (The Brix)

For the 269th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to celebrate Orange Blossom Brewery's 20th Anniversary at Se7enbites in the Milk District, where they were showcasing a special collaborative beer inspired by one of the restaurant's desserts. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include updates on the drama over at Mad Cow Theatre, New York looking for Floridian refugees, a dust-up at the City District downtown, a new plant-based burger shop opening in Mills 50, and the new home for Barbarella now that it moved out of 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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 269(Party at Se7enbites)

For the 270th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to hang out at Orlando Brewing with owner John Cheek and Misty Heath, the director of the SoDo Main Street, to chat about where the brewing is moving to and the upcoming SoDo After Dark event on April 23rd. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by the SoDo Main Street, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include more bars moving out of downtown Orlando, new concepts by Team Market Group, Foxtail expanding its Winter Park store, and more drama out of ICON 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.

Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 270 (Orlando Brewing)

For the 274th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker head out of bounds again and over to The Yardery in Sanford to meet their buddy Big Tim Murphy for some tasty barbecue. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include a new slogan for Orlando, gay firefighters, fish kills, the reopening of Taste of Chengdu, and a fancy new bar in downtown Orlando called The Bellhop. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 274 (The Yardery in Sanford)

For the 275th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker meet up with their friends from Ben Laube Homes at one of Orlando's oldest watering holes, Whiskey Lou's, in The Milk District. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, the Heroes Hope Network, Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include an update on Mad Cow Theatre, sports ball updates, Brendan's new drag career, and hot SWAT officers. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 275 (Whiskey Lou's)

On this Bonus Episode of Bungalower and The Bus, co-host Jon Busdeker talks to Jarrod Dillon, the President of Business Operations at Orlando City Soccer Club. The team recently hosted an event called "Orlando Made" to highlight the new, local food vendors at Exploria Stadium. Busdeker and Dillon talk about the new vendors and the upcoming soccer season.

Bonus Episode: Jarrod Dillon, Orlando City's President of Business Operations

For Episode 315, Brendan's out filming his new tv show with Very Local, so Jon calls in his friend Shannea Akins from Nikki's Place to tap in and chat all things local. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include hog jaws and turkey necks.

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 315 (Shannea Akins of Nikki's Place)

For Episode 342, the Ben Laube Homes boys are back and Jon and Brendan take them to the newly opened Primrose Lanes in the Milk District to eat that $15 hot dog everyone is talking about. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm.

Topics include the Native American blessing allegedly protecting Tampa from hurricanes, Brightline delays and SunRail expansion, defaced murals and big mural commissions.

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 342 (Primrose Lanes)

Just south of Walt Disney World lies Celebration, Florida, a place heralded as an idyllic, all-American town built straight from Walt Disney’s imagination. 

Join Griffon Binkowski, a lifelong Celebration resident and Orange County Regional History Center educator, in an exploration of Celebration’s creation and unique history, accompanied by firsthand accounts about growing up in “The Town That Disney Built" at a Lunch and Learn on Friday, May 3, at noon.

Binkowski joined Bungalower editor Brendan O'Connor for a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus" to discuss the topic.

BONUS EPISODE: Celebrating Celebration

For Episode 377, Jon and Brendan were craving Philly cheesesteaks so obviously, they had to go to Cavo's Thornton Park to see Mark Cavallini.

This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com.

This week's topics include an Orlando City Soccer player who got ejected from a downtown bar, Disney hosting an exhibit of President George W. Bush's paintings, the approval of the highly contested toll road project in the middle of Split Oak Forest, and a judge denying Regina Hill's appeal for a rehearing. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 377 (Cavo's Thornton Park)

Watermark Publishing's Rick Todd chats with Brendan about the paper's 30th Anniversary, an exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center, and three decades of covering LGBTQ+ headlines in Central Florida. 

The exhibition features a retrospective of 30 of the publication’s most impactful covers, which illustrate the profound journey of LGBTQ+ history over the past three decades. Cover Story celebrates Watermark’s journey from a small paper advocating for increased visibility of diverse identities and issues into a multifaceted media company standing at the forefront of LGBTQ+ journalism in Florida.

Bonus Episode: Rick Todd Talks Watermark's 30th Anniversary

Orlando's Director of Placemaking, Sherry Gutch, takes Brendan on an adventure around Orlando's CRA via the new Ride DTO service - an on-demand rider service that will take you anywhere you need to go downtown for just $1. And while they're at it, Gutch shares the 411 on all of the big projects they have planned for downtown.

Bonus Episode: Sherry Gutch and Ride DTO

For episode 405, Jon's back and he takes Brendan out for a milkshake date at Alien Treats, a new alien-themed milkshake and candy bar in South Eola. 

This week's topics include a new Christmas pop-up bar in Thornton Park, an update from the City Food Hall folks in Ivanhoe Village, a possible refresh for Winter Park's Park Avenue, and the closing of Tornatore's Ristorante in College Park. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 405 (Alien Treats

For episode 406, Jon and Brendan head to Cups and Pups in College Park, a new dog-friendly coffee shop where the dogs can't go inside but they're more than welcome on the front patio. 

This week's topics include the Orlando Fire Union saying we have a shortage of hot firemen with sexy mustaches, Brendan's less than satisfactory trip on the St. John's River ship, JK Rowling hates Barbra Banda because she has high testosterone, and the passing of Harris Rosen. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.



Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 406 (Cups and Pups)

Jon's out entertaining out-of-towners and Brendan waited too long to find a special guest so let's hear it for Scottie Campbell for making another lack lustre appearance. This week's show was recorded at the Bull and Bush in the Milk District - skip the fish and chips. 

This week's topics include a random new butterfly garden at Lake Eola, Longwood cutting fluouride from its city water supply, a man who accidentally shot himself at Florida Mall, a local "prophet" not paying his assistant, Immerse Festival in downtown Orlando, and the passing of Senator Geraldine Thompson. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.



Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 417 (Bull and Bush)

For episode 418, Jon and Brendan head to Craft and Common for a quick coffee with official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt. 

This week's topics include a man who was arrested for impersonating an officer while "looking for Mexicans," a big bust of crazy street takeovers, the illegal horse meat market, and the return of Pom Pom's Sandwicheria. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.



Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 418 (Craft and Common)

For Episode 423, Jon and Brendan head to Oviedo Bowling Center in ahead of the Second Annual Just Call Moe Celebrity Bowl-o-Rama on Saturday, April 12. 

This week’s topics include the sexiest Val Kilmer movies, a man wakeboarding on Lake Eola, disappearing chickens in Oviedo, two local restaurants making it to the James Beard Finals, a cool new exhibition at the History Center, Legoland layoffs, and Mia Farrow. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 423 (Oviedo Bowling Center)

For Episode 424, Jon and Brendan head to Mills Market in Mills 50 to check out a Cowboy Curry pop-up and some other Michelin-rated food stalls while they're at it. 

This week’s topics include the kickoff to Florida Film Festival, the closing of downtown Orlando's only movie theater, the sale of White Wolf Cafe, Bar Rescue working over the Game Room venue, and the death of Westgate's David Siegel. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 424 (Mills Market)

For Episode 425, Jon is out of town, so Brendan asked his favorite local duo, Tom and Dan, to hang out for a bit to discuss the week's headlines. 

This week’s topics include the Florida Film Festival, a new driving range at Dubsdread Golf Course, a potential new Conditional Use Permit that could restrict operating hours for businesses after midnight city-wide, and a long-delayed reconstruction project at City Hall. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 425 (Kiki with Tom and Dan)

For Episode 426, Jon is back in town and brings official show lawyer, Moses DeWitt along for a coffee, and to chat about this week's headlines. This episode was recorded in part at CFS Coffee on Church Street and at The Retro Room pop-up in Thornton Park and features a quick interview with Chef Denny Tornatore. 

This week’s topics include an update on the scaffolding at City Hall, Solar Bears in the playoffs, the closing of Pups Pub, and more money for Camping World Stadium. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 426 (Pop-ups and CFS Coffee)

For Episode 427, Jon had to run to Colorado for work, so Brendan took his gay boyfriend, Scottie, out for a sandwich and a beer; first hitting up Latin Square downtown and then Rogen's in Mills 50. 

This week’s topics include the search for Orlando's next Poet Laureate, a new climbing gym in the Packing District, the 10th Anniversary of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, and 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

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For Episode 428, Jon is back and took Brendan out for Mexican at the newly opened College Park location of Tamale and Co. Mexican Kitchen and Bar on Edgewater Drive. 

This week’s topics include a gator attack in Kissimmee, the governor getting rid of fluoride in our drinking water, Maya Uribe running for County Mayor, missing teachers, and a two-week birthday party for a "neighborhood/feral cat" in Thornton Park. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 428 (Tamale and Co. College Park)

Canadian puppeteer and theatre artist Adam Francis Proulx is bringing his latest creation, "Ferry Tale!," to the 2025 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This cinematic puppet love story, based on a true 1933 event from Proulx's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, tells the tale of a couple separated by the Canada-U.S. border who ride a ferry daily to be together, eventually catching Hollywood's attention. 

"Ferry Tale!" is performed by Proulx under his company, The Pucking Fuppet Company, and blends puppetry, cinema, history, romance, and theatrical magic. 

Adam Francis Proulx is known for his innovative solo shows such as "The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery," "Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets," and "Emilio's A Million Chameleons." His work has toured extensively across North America, earning critical acclaim and awards like Best Solo Show at the Montreal Fringe and Best Original Script at the Orlando Fringe. 

Beyond his original productions, Proulx has performed in the first Canadian casts of "Avenue Q" and "Disney’s Frozen," and has collaborated with institutions like Neptune Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. He also appears as Fuzz the hamster on the Canadian Screen Award-winning "The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy" on Family Jr., contributing as both performer and writer. 

Audiences can catch Ferry Tale! at the Silver Venue during the Orlando Fringe Festival on the following dates:

May 15 at 6:35 PM

May 17 at 3:35 PM

May 18 at 6:15 PM

May 21 at 6:30 PM

May 22 at 8:50 PM

May 24 at 6:45 PM

May 25 at 1:55 PM

Tickets are priced at $15, and the show is suitable for audiences aged 7 and up. OrlandoFringe.org

Bonus Episode: Adam Francis Proulx, Fringe Artist and Hometown Hero

For Episode 429, Jon and Brendan head to Sparrow in the North Quarter. It's the latest concept from the suspiciously Michelin-ignored Good Salt Group. This week also features an interview with Orlando Fringe artist, Canadian puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx.

This week’s topics include an update on two major downtown park projects, Blue Bamboo's plans for the former Winter Park Public Library, a tougher Winter Park Preservation Ordinance built to punish offenders, a flaming scavenger hunt, and a parking garage for Westcourt.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 429 (Sparrow)

For Episode 430, Jon and Brendan head to Luke's Bar and Kitchen in Maitland. Luke's recently went through a bit of a refresh, including some new life in the bar area, a menu that returned to its roots, providing innovative takes on classic dishes, and more. 

This week’s topics include the ever-increasing cost of buying versus renting, the opening of Epic Universe, delays in 911 response times at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, an update on the U.S. Open Cup, and nightlife advocates opposing midnight closures downtown. 

This week’s episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com.

Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 430 (Luke's)

Dr. David Sutton is the founder and lead dentist at Dapper Dental, a modern dental practice in Winter Park. Born and raised in Coral Springs, Dr. Sutton became the first doctor in his family, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2008 and went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Nova Southeastern University. 

Dr. Sutton is a friend of the site and the official dentist of Bungalower Media, so we invited him to come chat about the recent move by the governor's office to remove fluoride from drinking water, because he sees it as a form of "forced medication." 

Fluoride was added to Florida's drinking water as part of a public health initiative to prevent tooth decay. Beginning in the mid-20th century, scientific studies showed that communities with naturally occurring fluoride in their water had significantly lower rates of dental cavities. In response, Florida—like many other states—began adding fluoride to municipal water supplies to improve oral health, particularly in children. The decision was based on recommendations from health authorities like the U.S. Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which have long supported water fluoridation as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient way to reduce dental disease across populations.

Bonus Episode: Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental Talks Fluoride

Bungalower's Brendan O'Connor gets a chance to sit with the City of Orlando's City Planning Division Manager, Dean Grandin, in the last days of his job at City Hall after 20 years of shaping the city skyline. 

Brendan gets the low down on Dean's time with the City and plays a game of word association with the man behind the plan and gets the 411 on some of the highest profile developments coming to Orlando in the near future.

This is a bonus episode of "Bungalower and The Bus."

Bungalower Bonus Interview: Dean Grandin, City of Orlando Planning Division Manager

Our 134th episode was recorded at Tori Tori in Mills 50 and it's not even open yet.

This week's topics were drunkenly covered by Brendan and Jon and include the soon-to-open Tori Tori space in Mills 50, Pete Davidson pissing off an arena full of UCF students, and a fancy art program coming to the I-4 Ultimate. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 134 (Tori Tori)

Our 167th episode features our new "Orlando Voices" segment showcasing voice messages from our listeners about how they're doing in this pandemic. 

We also get to share a rendition of an old song about The Dinky Line train that used to run between downtown Orlando and Winter Park. 

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 167

For the 209th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to hang out with the SoDo District Main Street's president at Rockpit Brewing with the dudes behind the awesome space and brews. 

This week's topics include 90,000 missing public school students, a new 330-unit apartment building planned for Parramore, and a new housing project for LGBTQ+ (Alphabet Mafia) youth in Lake Eola Heights.

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.

Bungalower and The Bus - Episode 209 (Rockpit Brewing)

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