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Episodes

Jan. 28, 2026

Pizza Fest, Caviar Club & Fort Lauderdale Food Buzz

Marv and Jen dive into South Florida’s evolving food and development scene, from Jollibee’s big Florida expansion to Yelp’s Top 100 restaurant picks in Miami and Broward. They also unpack Hollywood Beach’s condo tower battles, the Live Local Act, job shifts in the professional sector, and sprinkle …
Jan. 27, 2026

Broward Job Market Is Booming

In this Fort Lauderdale news breakdown, Marv and Jen spotlight how NHS Management slashed hiring times with Rapid Hire by UKG, fueling millions in added revenue and filling critical staffing gaps. They dig into why South Florida’s Tri-County job market leads the state, how construction, retail, and…
Jan. 20, 2026

Fort Lauderdale, Luxury Condos & Girl Scout Cookies

Marv and Jen swap weekend stories from a chilly South Florida, including Marv’s trip to PodFest in Orlando and Jen’s local foodie adventures. They spotlight Fort Lauderdale’s first Clean Plate Award winner, Pleasures of the Sea, dig into Girl Scout cookie season, and unpack major local changes from…
Jan. 13, 2026

Disney 10K, Zero Trust Tech & 954 Lauderdale Classics

Marv and Jen kick off with Jen’s Disney 10K experience, running in memory of her late husband and raising funds for the Brain Tumor Society, before sliding into Canes football fever and a much-needed LaSpada’s hoagie stop. They swap stories about Fort Lauderdale’s long-time local spots, the booming…
Jan. 7, 2026

Jen & Marv Kick Off 2026 in Lauderdale

In this New Year’s kickoff, Marv and Jen swap holiday stories, TV binges, and classic movie favorites before diving into all the new things happening around Greater Fort Lauderdale. Listeners get the scoop on Huizenga Park’s big reopening, Visit Lauderdale’s “Never Lose Your Splash” campaign, local…
Dec. 21, 2025

Fort Lauderdale’s Growing Pains and Good Eats

Marv and Jen dive into all things Lauderdale, from craving Chinese food and debating $5 Publix sushi to the boom at Port Everglades and downtown’s $43 billion economic impact. They break down Las Olas’ controversial median-and-tree fight, basketball vs. pickleball courts on the beach, and how growt…
Dec. 6, 2025

Missy Williams & The Dania Beach Monkeys

If you’ve ever heard rumors about wild monkeys near the port and airport, this episode finally gives you the real story. Dr. Missy Williams pulls back the curtain on Dania’s vervet colony, from their escape decades ago to the modern sanctuary keeping them safe today.​
Dec. 2, 2025

From VIP Movies to Tree Canopies in Fort Lauderdale

Marv and Jen swap Thanksgiving stories, compare VIP movie experiences at Dania Pointe, and talk through Fort Lauderdale’s ambitious plan to boost its tree canopy while development booms. They also dig into iconic Florida restaurants that have closed, the family story behind La Bamba, and why suppor…
Nov. 18, 2025

Blue Martini Bankruptcy - Broward County Safe

Hosts Marv and Jen unpack the latest South Florida headlines, including Blue Martini’s bankruptcy, the competitive airline market, and real estate drama at Galleria Mall, while sharing standout local food and events.​