Episodes

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 17th Street corridor, and how zero-trust cybersecurity and remote IT keep local businesses safe.

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 food and wine events, yappy hours, movies on the lawn, and the city’s debate over swapping 4th of July fireworks for drone shows.

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 growth is reshaping local life. Along the way, they share holiday travel horror stories, mall runs, and why supporting local vendors still matters.​

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.​

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 supporting local small businesses matters more than ever in Broward County.​

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.​

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.​

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.​

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.​