Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive

Hello St. Pete!
Welcome to Bulls by the Bay, your weekly update from USF St. Petersburg.
I’m Colleen Cherry, Community Relations Specialist, giving you the latest news from our vibrant waterfront campus.

Summer Semester and 60th Anniversary Exhibit
Our Summer classes are officially underway! We’re welcoming 250 students who are moving back onto campus. The energy is high, and we have an incredible lineup of events planned for Week of Welcome to help our students feel connected and supported from day one.

Also, be sure to stop by the Nelson Poynter Memorial Libr...

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& we’re back. This week, we discuss the tipping epidemic and a tourist on his honeymoon got struck by lightning and died which is really sad. We will be back live next week on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.com

Get the full pod free and uncensored an...

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In this episode of Big Broadway Energy with host Stephen Riordan, Griffin Spriggs shares his unique journey from a community theater actor to a professional stage manager. The conversation delves into Griffin’s early acting days, his unexpected introduction to stage management, and his current role as an assistant stage manager on the national tour of Hadestown. Griffin offers insights into the responsibilities and challenges of a stage manager, the dynamics of life on tour, and the importance of community in the arts. The episode concludes with Griffin’s reflections on his career growth and Stephen's encouragement for aspiring artists.
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In this episode of Sunshine Sisters, Karen Carmichael sits down with Colleen Cherry—a lifelong St. Pete resident, dynamic performer, and community connector. Colleen shares her journey from studying musical theater at Gibbs High School to her time at American Stage and her current role as Community Relations Specialist at USF St. Pete. She's also the new host of Bulls by the Bay and a core member of the 30-piece Florida Björkestra.

Together, they explore:


Colleen’s roots in the local arts scene


Her creative work with BuffyFest and the Florida Björk...

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In FLORIDA SPECTACULAR E210, hosts Cathy Salutri & Rick Kilby share an Insider's Guide to Palatka, the Great Fire, and Even Better Beer. Joining the hosts are  Andrea Conover of Azalea City Brewing and Palatka Mayor Robbie Correa to help roadtrippers find Palatka's best-kept secrets. Palatka Coffee Company
Angel's Diner  Palatka's historic riverfront  Velchoff's Corner
Ravine Gardens State Park  Magnolia Cafe  Azalea City Brewing
Lemon Street Market Kayak tours  North Star Charters Amara Zee
Bronson Mulholland House (and Rick's post about it — and this one)
Camping in Palatka  25 Taps for the St. Johns
Festivals
Azalea Fe...

In this episode of PET TIPS, Nanette Wiser shares some fun activities to keep your cat physically and mentally stimulated. To have fun with your cat, try playing interactive games like fetch or hide-and-seek, or use catnip to create a playful mood. You can also engage their natural instincts with food puzzles, climbing toys, or by creating a stimulating environment with window perches, birds on You Tube and scratching posts. 
Fetch: Many cats enjoy chasing and retrieving toys. Hide-and-seek: Hide treats or toys for your cat to find. Chase games: Use a laser pointer or wand toy to simulate pr...

Author L.L. Kirchner guests on this edition of Arts Alive! The St. Pete resident will be a familiar figure to Catalyst readers, and to listeners of this podcast.

She’s with us today to talk about Havana Girls, the third and final installment of her Queenpin Chronicles series. Like its predecessors (Florida Girls and Vegas Girls), the novel is a work of historical fiction, blending real-life characters, events and locations with others manufactured by Kirchner’s fertile imagination.

Thelma Wright, who began the series as a young woman in a St. Petersburg song-and-dance revue, in the...

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Introduced by FLORIDA HUMANITIES Executive Director & Host Nashid Madyun, this episode of FLORIDA HUMANITIES podcast talks with award-winning journalist, author and environmentalist Leslie Kemp Poole.  Poole tells us about our lifelong connection to Florida's environment, the moment she decided to spend her career writing about the topic and how she approached her FORUM story, "Preserve and Protect," which is a snapshot of the crossroads Florida's environment is currently facing. Learn more about her newest book TRACING FLORIDA'S JOURNEYS  
ABOUT POOLE Leslie Kemp Poole, a fourth-generation Floridian, is an associate professor of environmental studies at Rollins College. She is the au...

 In this episode of Weekend with Wiser, explore galleries, museums, concerts, nightlife, festivals, theater, authors, films and more in between cool java at local coffeehouses or delicious dining at restaurants and markets. What’s happening from downtown St. Pete to the beaches…and beyond! Coming up this weekend, PRIDE celebrations including the downtown St. Pete Parade Saturday & Grand Central District festival Sunday, Imagine Museum fun events, The Crew @ Floridian Social Sunday night and more! 
Tune into Weekend with Wiser every Thursday or Friday.
🎉 Let's Go Guide: https://bit.ly/4j8T2EJ - Adding July 4th events daily!
Clear...

SUNKEN GARDENS w/ Jennifer Tyson: On Saturday, June 28, all are welcome to learn more on a pollinator walk through the gardens from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. We’ll highlight our favorite native wildflowers and the native butterflies, bees, and other imperiled pollinators that depend on them. See how you can use wildflowers to create a resilient landscape to rewild your garden or patio with “real Florida” style.  This Pollinator Walk is free with Gardens admission or membership and will be held outside. No pre-registration required. Learn more here.
THE STORY Did you know that Florida has over 300 types of bees, and most of t...

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In this episode of Eckerd College News, we learn about Three More Tritons Join The Peace Corps. Lily Schwartz, a senior political science student at Eckerd College, couldn’t quite process the Peace Corps acceptance email as she was leaving the dentist.
Written by Robbyn Hopewell, read by Brennan Coleman '28
More Eckerd College News here.

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Suzanne Giesemann on How to Live the Awakened Way What if death isn’t the end, but a doorway to a greater reality? In this profound episode, former Navy Commander turned renowned spiritual teacher and evidential medium Suzanne Giesemann joins John R. Miles to explore what it truly means to live the awakened way. Drawing from her extraordinary journey—from a career in military intelligence to becoming a messenger of spirit—Suzanne shares transformative insights on consciousness, inner guidance, and the healing power of forgiveness. We dive deep into her latest book, Making the Afterlife Connection: The Journey from Doubt to Kno...

(Aired 6/25) In FRUGAL FRIENDS E402, hosts Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni talk about grocery store vs. warehouse savings as food and home good prices continue to skyrocket. 
**RadioStPete is delighted to rebroadcast curated podcasts of FRUGAL FRIENDS with Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni. They are the co-authors of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke and co-hosts of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. With nearly 500 episodes and over 7 million downloads, Frugal Friends is changing the way the world thinks about frugality. Jen Smith is a personal finance expert who, along with her husband, paid off $78,000 of debt in two years while f...

Explore sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County with Planting Pinellas! This podcast, produced by UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County and Master Gardener Volunteers, shares expert tips, local insights, and practical advice to help you grow a greener, more sustainable landscape. Your hosts for Planting Pinellas are Alan Shapiro, Master Gardener Volunteer and Charlotte Vaughn, Master Gardener Volunteer. Alan Shapiro, a Pinellas County Extension Master Gardener, has nurtured a lifelong love of gardening. As the co-host of the Planting Pinellas podcast, Alan blends passion, education, and expertise to spotlight the distinctive challenges and rewards of gardening in Tampa Bay’s su...

In partnership with Florida Humanities and introduced by Executive Director Nashid Madyun, RadioStPete.com Sunshine 96.7 FM is thrilled to shine a light on Florida Humanities' podcast series. Introduced by Madyun (seen center in this photo), each podcast shines a light on a uniquely Florida story. In this episode, we hear from award-winning author, podcaster and humorist Craig Pittman.  Learn more about FLORIDA HUMANITIES. Since 1973, Florida Humanities has invested more than $20 million to fund programs that preserve and share Florida's history and heritage, promote civic engagement and encourage community conversations. From exhibits to community talks to festivals, Florida Humanities supports public p...

6/30/2025 TODAY'S GUEST Kevin King is a St. Pete native, grew up on the west side, is a graduate of Gibbs High where he studied with the legendary journalism teacher Herb Sirota and graduated USF St. Pete.  Says Rui: "There’s many layers here that we’ll talk about, but most know or remember Kevin as an important part of Mayor Kriseman’s administration. I now have the honor of working with him on the Board of the Museum of History." They talk about how the city has changed, the importance of sharing the city's history and envisioning the future. 
ABOUT Hi...

In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser talks with Carrie Auerbach, President of Run for the Beaches 5th year on December 6, 2025. Last year's storms interrupted this City of Treasure Island fundraiser, but it's back and bigger than ever. The event benefits local sustainability and environmental initiatives specific to Treasure Island a unique ecological treasure and home to diverse seabird and marine life (including endangered sea turtles).  It's a passion and a volunteer effort she shares with the City of TI;  Auerbach is also President of Treasure Island Adopt-a-Beach,  organized July 2020, and partners with Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
ABOUT THE...

In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser catches up with Kathryn Bursch, Outreach Manager at the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) which turned 50 in 2024.  We talked about her journey and philanthropic work at 10 Tampa Bay and what she is doing now to help our seniors.  AAAPP's mission is to help seniors live well at home by providing a variety of services both run directly by the organization as well as partner agencies with 44 different programs in Pasco and Pinellas.  Bursch worked with WTOG then Fox 13 then 24 years at 10 Tampa Bay, first as a broadcast journalist and lat...

The EDGE District is home to a Dozen Unique Local Boutiques + THIRTY-FIVE places to eat or drink in our amazing, diverse, creative, and independent-focused district. 7-days a week it's the perfect location to celebrate events both big and small or simply enjoy the ones you cherish (including yourself)! The EDGE features a magic theatre, live music venues, shopping experiences with fantastic local boutiques, sporting events, coffee spots, top DJs, dancing, karaoke, drag shows, candle crafting, games, trivia nights, pool tables, dessert spots, thousands of menu and drink options, endless selfies, hidden gems, hotel staycations and so much more... Head over...

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& we’re back. This week, Antonio Brown's CTE finally gets the best of him, he's wanted for attempted murder and hiding out in the Middle East. We prepare for WWIII as Israel launches attacks against Iran and No Kings Protest happened over the weekend but the "King" is still around. We wi...

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In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser talks with Lisa Suprenand, CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay (RMHC Tampa Bay) about their expansion. On May 7, they celebrated the grand opening of their 5th House at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and is open and supporting both day-use and overnight families in need of critical care housing. The first overnight families checked in on June 3, marking a major milestone in our mission to keep families close during medical crises. This is a pivotal expansion that directly addresses the rising demand for pediatric support housing in the...

In this episode of Sounds of Healing, Alvinette Downing - President of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association (ADTBJA) - talks with RSP News Director Nanette Wiser about her dad AL & Mom Bunny in advance of the annual Al Downing Honors at The Palladium July 20 4pm. We also hear a song her father wrote for her mother, "Bunny," and their journey in love, life, faith and music is truly inspiring.  Says Alvinette about the song: "My father composed the instrumental  “Bunny” for his sweet wife and my mother, Bunny. I don’t know the year he wrote it.  Also, in the 80...

RadioStPete INSIDER arts correspondent Margo Hammond enjoys the Creative Morning virtual and in-person meet-ups. Loella Springmann aka The Punk Granny is a self-described fierce 50+ post-menopausal, Certified Professional Coach specializing in growth mindset. Founder of Mindset Power Coaching,  she offers a holistic approach to empowering mid-life women. She is passionate about helping women navigate change, boost their confidence, and embrace their boldness. Her Substack The Punk Granny aims to start a revolution based on love and empathy. She is also works with Girls Rock St. Pete and is a member of a band called the Hex Appeal, a witch-punk quintet.

In this episode of Art & Inspiration, host Brenda McMahon talks with  Artist and Educator, Natalie Velez. They explore how ART CONNECTS — educates and questions cultural and political boundaries - and brings complex political discussions out of
traditional thought paths opening up possibilities not otherwise seen.
**Velez was born and educated in St. Petersburg RUSSIA — and now lives and works in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is a docent at the Museum of Fine Arts; a PHD student specializing in PHILOSOPHY & AESTHETICS IN VISUAL ARTS and an Artist. She shares her journey and talks about how she began exploring the idea...

In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser chats with Laura Streed, Director of Outreach and Engagement for AARP Florida. (Seen here with Leandro Tomasi Cabrera).
AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Ten Communities Across Florida $156,000 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
THE SCOOP AARP Florida is proud to celebrate 10 organizations across the state who will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other...

This workshop is for anyone musically inclined, not only musicians. Small hand percussion instruments will be provided, courtesy of EMIT series. Explore Middle Eastern Rhythms Mini-Concert & Workshop W/ Israeli Artist Yogev Shetrit.
Workshop (6.24) https://warehouseartsdistrict.wildapricot.org/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=18008
Yogev's website: https://www.yogevshetrit.com/

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In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan speaks with guest Jonathan O'Brien, a local actor and board member of Theatre Tampa Bay. They discuss Jonathan's involvement in the St. Petersburg theater community and their shared experiences in various productions, including 'Weird in St. Pete' and 'Tails by Twilight.' They also talk about the importance of theater in fostering community and cultural growth, and the work Theatre Tampa Bay does to promote and support local theatrical productions. The episode concludes with reflections on the significance of art and theater in society.

About Jonathan O’Brien

🎙️ Bulls by the Bay – Weekly Update from USF St. Petersburg

Hosted by: Colleen Cherry, Community Relations Specialist
Episode Title: Big Wins in the Budget, Hawaiian Adventures & Women’s Sailing Success
 

Episode Summary:
Welcome back to Bulls by the Bay! This week, Colleen Cherry brings you three big stories making waves on campus and beyond:

💰 State Budget Boost for USF St. Pete – Learn about the proposed $10 million for our cutting-edge Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences facility and $1 million for the inclusive UMatter Program.

🌺 Honors Students Take Learning to Hawai‘i – A two-week immersive journey into...

Straight Outta Uranus: Astrology, Personality, and the Power of the Houses

Heather Davis and astrologer Joanna Gerard dive deep into the second and third houses of astrology — but not before Joanna’s legendary “Straight Outta Uranus” t-shirt sparks some cosmic laughs and Uranian truths.
Joanna opens up about her unique natal chart, her strong Uranus and Mars influences, and how these alignments shape her fierce independence, psychic ability, and sometimes sharp edges. The conversation flows into chart dynamics, planetary aspects, and karmic energies like Rahu and Ketu — all while keeping it real, raw, and relatable.
Whether you're ast...

 Host Nanette Wiser was thrilled to preview the 2025-2026 season and share an insightful talk about dance, life, transformation and resilience through art and dance. DANCE BREAK host Alex/ander Jones, Founder and Artistic Director of projectALCHEMY, known for their theater/dance/music/ collaborations and immersive experiences shared his thoughts about his journey and the role of dance as an homage to queer culture and how it is more important than ever this year as we celebrate June Pride Month. With Juneteenth the week we were in studio, he shared his insights into black dance pioneers and their  challenges and suc...