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Episodes

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.​
Nov. 15, 2025

Billion-Dollar Fort Lauderdale?

Discover Lauderdale’s billion-dollar boom, why Broward might become Lauderdale County, the city’s dramatic family surge, local celebrity Trudy Jacobs’s inspiring swimming story, and current events shaping South Florida now.​
Nov. 11, 2025

Windows 10 End of Life: Are You Ready?

Host Marv tackles listener and tech pro questions about upgrading to Windows 11, exposing the dangers of sticking with Windows 10, and reveals business, legal, and productivity impacts. This solo episode arms you with real-world upgrade motivation.​
Nov. 1, 2025

Protecting Mangroves & Monkeys

Marv and Jen dive into the latest events in Lauderdale, covering neighborhood stories, the International Boat Show, and local places to eat, before exploring vital county issues like mangrove and monkey protection, and the upcoming season of holiday events.​
Oct. 21, 2025

Goat Yoga & Pickleball Fever

Marv and Jen chat about everything happening around Fort Lauderdale—from the Pickleball World Cup to the legendary Boat Show—sprinkled with laughs about goat yoga, real estate, and Kenny Chesney fandom.
Oct. 11, 2025

Inside the Galleria Mall Redevelopment

Marv and Jen talk Fort Lauderdale floods, upcoming events, and major redevelopment news, including the Galleria Mall’s ambitious plans and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance's impact on local business.
Oct. 5, 2025

Meet Nosh: From Law to Local Music Luminary

Nosh (Ninowtzka Mier-Soika) reveals the story behind her name, her musical journey from Miami to Pompano, and how connecting with local venues keeps community alive—plus, insider foodie tips and volunteer stories that make Broward special.