Brandon Kravitz from 96.9 The Game talks about how the playoffs are off to a bad start for the Orlando Magic. The Celtics beat them, 103-86, yesterday in Boston in Game One of their first-round Eastern Conference series. Brandon also discusses Orlando City before wrapping it up with a mention about the NFL Draft.
Apr 21, 2025•20 min
Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas for Easter weekend including free music and art at the Morse Museum, a cookie decorating class at Ivanhoe Park Lager House, painting in Winter Park, the Lion King returns to Dr. Phillips and more. See the list here: https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/things-to-do-22853/
Apr 17, 2025•14 min
Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' talks about what to expect on tonight's episode, like what it feels like to win a bowling tournament. After this week's Blue Origin launch, Rauce also asks which celebrities we would send to space, along with which celebrity you would want to introduce humanity to aliens, and more.
Apr 16, 2025•15 min
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses the continuing battles between lawmakers in the Florida House and Governor Ron DeSantis over his wife's Hope Florida Foundation.
Apr 16, 2025•18 min
Kathy Burns and Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando talk about what constitutes 'kitten season' and what listeners can do to help, either through adoption, fostering, or even volunteering. Kathy and Kenny also give an update on when their new shelter will open.
Apr 16, 2025•15 min
Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth talks about how tariffs are affecting retirement accounts, and what now with your 401k? Scott also discusses why do Nurses out perform doctors in 401ks? Turns out, he says, genius is not transferable.
Apr 15, 2025•17 min
In this episode, we review Deborah's choice for Whatd'ya Do That's New, a short video on YouTube about The Unexpected Real-Life of Bob Ross. Next week, we'll talk about Jack's choice of a special behind-the-scenes documentary, The Making of The Americas. See the Master List at https://realradio.iheart.com/featured/the-jim-colbert-show/content/2025-01-07-the-2025-whatdya-do-thats-new-master-list/
Apr 15, 2025•16 min
Brandon Kravitz from 96.9 The Game talks about how the Orlando Magic can now put their full attention on the NBA postseason and will now get ready for the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Brandon also shares his take on how history was made at Augusta National after Rory McIlroy won The Masters to become the sixth player in history to complete the grand slam.
Apr 14, 2025•22 min
Chef Tello Luna, and Director of Food & Beverage, Adrienna Lee, of the Rosen Centre Orlando, share their expansive menu of the Rosen Centre Easter Buffet and what kind of experience you can expect.
Apr 11, 2025•15 min
Dani Meyering, with Orlando Date Night Guide, shares her date night ideas, including making your plans now for Easter brunch or dinner which is just around the corner. Dani also shares some other events going on before the Easter holiday, like a 'Decades Cocktail Crawl,' an 'Adult Moonlight Egg Hunt,' and even a 'Halfway To Octoberfest' celebration. See the complete list at https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/things-to-do-22853/
Apr 10, 2025•13 min
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about what Orange County needs in its next mayor, including breaking free from big money and its ties to the tourism industry.
Apr 09, 2025•18 min
Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Zoo Teacher, Chlöe Fawcett, and Flick, the gopher tortoise, visit from the Central Florida Zoo remind everyone of the importance of this keystone species, which is an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem. Christina and Chlöe also talk about upcoming events at the Zoo, including Brews Around the Zoo this Saturday, Hippity Hop the following Saturday, as well as a special Pay Once, Visit Twice deal going on. Get more information at...
Apr 09, 2025•14 min
Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth discusses how the recently enacted tariffs are affecting the economy and what it means for you. Scott also talks about the three phases of the average investor, along with what to do if you have limited funds and limited time to come up with a retirement plan.
Apr 08, 2025•16 min
In this episode, we review Jim Colbert's choice for Whatd'ya Do That's New, which is The Curious Case of Sidd Finch, a Sports Illustrated article that appeared on April Fool's Day in 1985. Next week, we review Deborah's choice, a nearly 12-minute long video on YouTube about The Unexpected Real-Life of Bob Ross. Get the complete list at JimColbertLive.com.
Apr 08, 2025•14 min
Brandon Kravitz from 96.9 The Game talks about Orlando Magic PA announcer Paul Porter leaving the team after 36 years. Brandon also discusses Florida set to take on Houston in the National Championship Game in San Antonio. Next is a recap of Orlando City's match, then a quick look at The Masters, before wrapping it up by talking about the troubles quarterback Shedeur Sanders finds himself in.
Apr 07, 2025•19 min
Faiyaz Kara, restaurant critic for the Orlando Weekly, shares his review of Chez Les Copains, a restaurant he says titillates the tongue with stylish spins on brasserie classics, although there were some misses. Faiyaz also talks about Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner taking over the old Mongolorian space in Mills 50 this June, before wrapping things up by talking about a couple Orlando-area restaurants being up for some prestigious awards after the James Beard Foundation announced its 2025 Restaurant and...
Apr 04, 2025•19 min
Brandon Kravitz from 96.9 The Game talks about being at the NFL owners meeting in Palm Beach, to discuss items for the 2025 season, including possibly outlawing the "tush push." Brandon also talks about the NCAA's Final Four, the New York Yankees' physicist-designed 'torpedo' bats and wraps it up by discussing the Orlando Magic.
Mar 31, 2025•22 min
Greg Higgerson, the Chief Development Officer for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, talks about how the regional food bank is in “crisis mode” as it reels from the loss of $1.6 million worth of food after the Trump administration canceled the deliveries.
Mar 27, 2025•14 min
Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas like Uptown Art, Forward Slash anniversary party, the Great Duck Derby, an Art Party in Maitland, and more. See the list here: https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/things-to-do-22853/
Mar 27, 2025•11 min
Rauce Padgett with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel' talks about what's up in episode #49, kicking things off with a world record numbers of topics, including being positive about negative people, Rauce realizing his favorite sunglasses are for women, and what style of music gets you pumped up.
Mar 26, 2025•13 min
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the state of the citrus industry in Florida, Florida’s “free kill” law — a bizarre law that exists only in Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Mar 26, 2025•20 min
Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training helps some listeners' with various behavioral issues with their puppies or dogs. Some of the issues covered include excessive barking, skittish behavior in a rescue dog while training them, and even what to do when a dog eats poop. Get more info at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.
Mar 26, 2025•25 min
It’s Only Money with Scott Brown with Edgewater Family Wealth on how he started as a money manager, and the lessons of discipline and hard work. Scott also discusses how people who hold on to tight to their money end up worse off.
Mar 25, 2025•16 min
We review Jack's choice for Whatd'ya Do That's New, which is an episode of Black Mirror: Striking Vipers on Netflix. Next up, we take on a listeners' choice.
Mar 25, 2025•14 min
Brandon Kravitz on March Madness, Magic woes, Orlando City goals and NFL news.
Mar 24, 2025•20 min
Glenn Dickerson, General Manager of The Aloft Orlando Hotel, invites everyone to their First Annual Margarita Festival, on Friday, Mar 28th, 2025, starting at 4:30pm with proceeds going to Rescue by Judy, a non-profit dog adoption organization. For more information, call (407) 246-2555.
Mar 24, 2025•11 min
Dani Meyering talks about different date night ideas this weekend in Central Florida, including the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, the third annual Dogtoberfest 2025 at Krush Brau Park, and the Sunflower Festival at Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis. See the complete list at https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/things-to-do-22853/
Mar 20, 2025•14 min
Rauce Padgett talks about what tonight's episode #48 of 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel' is all about, including their special guest this week, Jack Bradshaw. Rauce shares what they talked about, like challenging stereotypes after Rauce performed a comedy set at The Villages.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell discusses the latest shenanigans going on in Tallahassee during the regular legislative session.
Mar 19, 2025•18 min
Kathy Burns and Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando talk about National Pet Poison Prevention Week and what common household hazards and even food that can be dangerous for your pets. They also introduce us to Doritos, a 3-month-old pup available for adoption to help celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23rd. Find out more by going to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.
Mar 19, 2025•15 min