SWFL Fresh Press with Eric Raddatz
By Eric Raddatz
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Eric Raddatz is one of the most renowned faces in the Southwest Florida arts and news community and has been for many years. With a history of being a regular contributor at NBC and iHeart radio in SWFL, he is the host of the indie film live theater series T.G.I.M. He is the founder of the Fort Myers and Naples International Film Festivals, currently serving as the executive director of the former. Eric Raddatz is an accomplished American journalist, filmmaker, and media personality known for his notable contributions in the fields of journalism and entertainment.
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S5 EP4: Emma Watson & Eric Koenig – A Reason to Believe
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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S5 EP3: Debra Markowitz – Indie Film Queen of Long Island
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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S5 EP2: Felicia Greenfield – Friends Not Food & Acting with Impact
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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S4 EP12: Kristin Weardon – Passion, Personal Growth & Empowering Success
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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S4 EP11: Dustin Ward – Cinematography, Visual Storytelling & Creative Vision
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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S4 EP10: Alyx Ruibal – Acting, TikTok Virality & Autism Representation
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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S4 EP9: Stephanie Ruiz — Crafting Stories, Culture & Cinematic Impact
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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S5 EP1: Jonah Bowen – Comedy, Puppets & the Muppet Mentality
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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S4 EP8: Writing, Identity & Experimentation — The Filmmaking Journey of Charlie Gillette
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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S4 EP7: Directing Culture —Ramon Pesante’s Emmy-Nominated Path in Film & Branded Storytelling
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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S4 EP6: Stories That Matter — Behind the Camera with Victoria DeMartin
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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S4 EP5: Kayley Bishop: Faith, Fame & Finding Your Voice
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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S4 EP4: A Life for the Planet: Dr. William F. Hammond on 68 Years of Environmental Impact
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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S4 EP3: From Lost Cos to Leading Voices: Evgeniya Radilova’s Creative Revolution
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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S4 EP2: Music, Memory & Meaning with Michael Rossato-Bennett
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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S4 EP1: Empowerment on Air: Muszette's Musical Journey in Pop Culture & Film
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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S3 EP9: The American Constitution Tourcast with David Garrigus
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May 31, 2025 |
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S3 EP8: Sailing Through the Cosmos: Heather Preston’s Astronomical Adventures
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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S3 EP7: Behind the Curtain: Jason Parrish's Journey at Florida Rep
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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S3 EP6: Meet Elizabeth Etnoyer – the heart behind SWFL Produce!
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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S3 EP5: From Avengers to Meet & Greets: Keith Wallace Takes Fort Myers by Storm
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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S3 EP4: Understanding Behavioral Health: Stacey Cook Talks Challenges and Solutions at SWFL's SalusCare
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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S3 EP3: Caryn Clark takes the mic—get ready for the voiceover vibes you’ve been waiting for
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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S3 EP2: SWFL's legendary Dr. William F. Hammond, Ph.D. on environmental consulting, sustainablity and the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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S3 EP1: Nya Chambless, a rising star who discusses her latest SWFL FILM, is about to enter high school this year!
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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S2 EP22: Seven filmmakers of the 2024 FMFF to be held May 22-26, 2024 weigh in on the importance of short films and independent movie making
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May 16, 2024 |
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S2 EP21: From Hollywood royalty, K.C. Schulberg thrives in the indie film world with his latest "Hellbent on Boogie" opening FMFF May 22
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May 05, 2024 |
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S2 EP20: The brilliant Stephen Wallis on his latest film "The Martini Shot" starring Matthew Modine and John Cleese
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May 03, 2024 |
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S2 EP19: Actress, dancer and social media figure Alyx Ruibal talks about her role in “Hellbent on Boogie” opening FMFF next month
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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S2 EP18: Dr. Dawn Belamarich leads SWFL Collaboratory, and takes a few minutes to talk with us
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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"The Lost Film of Nuremberg" Q&A w Eric Raddatz, Jean-Christophe Klotz, KC and Sandra Schulberg
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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With Doug Molloy discussing the 2023 Oscars
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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FMFF 2021 film “Pooling to Paradise” Q&A w Eric Raddatz, Caytha Jentis, Mark del Negro
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Florida folks discuss the Oscars at a cosplay competition with Eric Raddatz
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Eric Raddatz interviews Lester Holt
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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S2 EP17: Director/filmmaker Vito Trupiano on making of FMFF's opening night film "Hellbent on Boogie"
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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S2 EP16: J. Bert Davis and Karen Whitaker on twisted indie film tales
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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S2 EP15: Steven E Martin is more than just a badass attorney ... he's into film too
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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S2 EP14: Influencer Cat Flo is dedicated to promotion and philanthropy
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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S2 EP13: World-renowned pianist Andy Armstrong on Boston, Fort Myers and SBDAC American Virtuosi Concert
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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S2 EP12: Superstar Priscila Buiar spills the tea on her rise to the top
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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S2 EP11: Margriete de Schutter on Olympic Short Track Speed Skating, FIlm and 'Going Deep for Vancouver"
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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S2 EP10: With filmmaker Leslie Coles
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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S2 EP9: Everything you wanted to know about Uncommon~Lee event supporting #KindLee & Uncommon Friends with guest Marc Collins
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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S2 EP8: At Barbara B. Mann for Hadesdown reviews and intellectual conversation
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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S2 EP7: Steven Cerrache on SWFL arts, Florida agriculture and sure we talk some politics, don’t judge us
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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S2 EP6: Filmmaker John Biffar—the king of film in SWFL on the magic of making movies in SWFL
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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S2 EP5: Jason Teeters on Elon Musk, wellbeing in the work environment and learning from fuckups!
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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S2 EP4: Academy Award-winning director Louie Psihoyos on his latest Netflix hit "You Are What You Eat"
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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S2 EP3: Singer Kayley Bishop on coming to SWFL Jan. 12-13 and her performance on The Voice on NBC
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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S2 EP2: Filmmaker Stephanie Ruiz talks about her rise to indie film success
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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S2 EP1: David Van Sleet discusses the film "Curveballs" a documentary on his Louisville Warriors amputee baseball team
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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S1 EP37: FSW's Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Director Jade Dellinger discusses DEVO, Purvis YOUNG: Honey in the Sky, Rauschenberg and more
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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S1 EP36: Filmmaker Molly Hallam talks about working with Jennifer Connelly and Ben Whishaw in her film "Bad Behaviour"
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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S1 EP35: SWFL filmmaker Curtis Collins on his latest project shooting in Fort Myers
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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S1 EP34: Edouard Philipponnat, star in "Napoleon," discusses playing Tsar Alexander alongside Joaquin Phoenix in Ridley Scott's film in theaters now
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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S1 EP33: Marc Collins and Stephanie Davis talk SWFL fun, events and even give each other impromptu nicknames!
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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S1 EP32: SWFL journalist/yoga teacher Patrick Nolan tells just what he is up to these days and Eric talks of his JW upbringing!
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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S1 EP31: Actress Theresa Ireland, Hollywood Marilyn Monroe impersonator in "Fanatic," talks about John Travolta, acting and SWFL fun
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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S1 EP30: WGCU's Michael Braun and Eric discuss the state and future of journalism and things to do around town this week
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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S1 EP29: With filmmaker Jessica Matthews
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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S1 EP 28: Adventures at the Edison Mall. The Edison Mall has not given up—and neither should you!
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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S1 EP27: We get brain-stormy with Alliance for the Arts CEO Molly Deckart
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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S1 EP26: We sit down with Olha Onyshko, an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and indie producer who discusses the power of film
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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S1 EP25: Artist Doug MacGregor discusses his new exhibit "Whimsy & Wonder" and a career in the arts in SWFL
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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S1 EP24: We sit down with Ed Caracappa of Wild About Popcorn—the BEST popcorn in SWFL
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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S1 EP23: We sit down with IMAG's executive director Matt Johnson about what's to do in SWFL including their annual gala Nov. 10
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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S1 EP22: SWFL film and television producer Chuck Ardezzone discusses NIFF, events this week and the game 'What Would Chuck Ardezzone Do?'
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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S1 EP21: Matchbox 20 and Don Felder come to Fort Myers Oct. 7. We sit down with organizer Brad Maloney and talk about just what to expect as well as a few other top things to do this week.
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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S1 EP20: SWFL's Krista Fogelsong in the house! We ask all the questions you've been wondering!
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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S1 EP19: Meet Captiva musician Johnny Jensen
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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S1 E18: Master Larry of Blackbelt Taekwando of Cape Coral
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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S1 EP17: Get to know actress Lexi Baca and what to expect for the Beyond Family Film Festival
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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S1 EP16: Aaron and Brigitte Hosé are bringing their Florida indie film “One Pint at a Time” to the Alliance Sept. 20. I sit down and talk about the importance of the film and why you should see it.
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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S1 EP15: Scott Branan and Jaclyn Whitt of Beyond Family Film Festival join us as we discuss top picks including Thomas Rhett at Hertz, Blues Beatles, Latin Music Festival, One Pint at a Time
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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S1 EP14: Writer/filmmaker Caytha Jentis discusses her play “ Sex Work, Sex Play” opening off Broadway Sept. 13; #SWFL TOP PICKS include Chris Kattan at Off the Hook, Thomas Rhett at Hertz and more!
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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S1 EP13: Louis Lee, comedian performing at Buddha Comedy tomorrow night, joins us on FRESH PRESS
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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S1 EP12: We sit down with SWFL filmmaker Pat Mitchell to discuss his success with "Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Limes," as well as TOP PICKS for things to do in SWFL this week
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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S1 EP11: This week we sit down with SWFL filmmaker KT Curran
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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S1 EP10: Meet filmmaker Victoria DeMartin as we talk top things to do in SWFL this week which include Matisyahu and G.Love at the Ranch, Jason Aldean at Hertz, Shawn Wayans at Visani and more!
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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S1 EP9: Meet Steve Hilfiker, filmmaker, pioneer and heart hero. He's joining FMFF's TGIM Sept. 4 as a judge. We sit down with him today!
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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S1 EP8: We talk top picks for things to do in #SWFL this week with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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S1 EP7: This week special guests are filmmakers Justin O’Neal Miller and Erin Beute
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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S1 EP6: Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers, Dave Isaacs, Selwyn Birchwood, Fortitude, On Board with special guest filmmaker Anna Honorata.
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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S1 EP5: things to do this week include Nostaljah at Mercato, POTUS at Lab Theater; Ben Allen Band at Artis Naples as well as Little Mermaid at Broadway Palm and Counting Crows at Barbara B. Mann.
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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S1 EP4: This week check out Counting Crows, WWE smackdowns, Loston Harris, Thunder Beach and more
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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S1 EP3: We sit down this week with upcoming star Tara Frase to talk about Hollywood strikes, AI technology and oh yeah, #Barbenheimer
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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S1 EP2: This weekend is about #Barbenheimer. Still there are other things to do in #SWFL with Scott Thompson
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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S1 EP1: This week go see Little Mermaid, Denny Laine and Stephen King inspired art with films Indiana Jones, Spiderverse and No Hard Feelings with Melissa DeHaven
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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INTRO Eric Raddatz podcast
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Jul 01, 2023 |