Episodes

Spring break feels a little different on Fort Lauderdale Beach this year—calmer vibes, new alcohol rules, and plenty of opinions from locals and businesses. In the latest Let’s Talk Lauderdale, we cover that PLUS Carter Park upgrades, YMCA youth programs, and all the big events hitting downtown and…

If you’ve driven past the Broward Convention Center lately and thought, “What’s actually going on in there?” this episode has your answer. Marv brings firsthand impressions from speaking on a panel in the brand-new building, while Jen counters with food, festivals, and a ladies-only dance night tha…

Fort Lauderdale’s got a lot happening right now—from a big (and pricey) rail tunnel debate to fun, super-local ways to get out this month (reggae by the river, a dog-friendly fundraiser walk, and a downtown history stroll). This episode keeps it close to home with stories that hit your commute, you…

Marv and Jen swap Super Bowl watch plans, talk Puppy Bowl 2026, reminisce about old-school Beach Place and Baja Beach Club, and run through Ignite Broward, Greek Fest, Pier 66, and what’s next for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s old federal courthouse.

Marv and Jen break down a busy week of Broward headlines, from the future of Fort Lauderdale’s soon-to-be-vacated federal courthouse to a massive new hospital in Sunrise. They also spotlight a hands-on CEO Build tackling the housing crisis, the return of the Florida Renaissance Festival, turbulence…

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 …

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…

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…

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…