Chattin on the Ridge

Want to take your mind off the election results? Check out these two big events happening this Saturday: Intergalactic Flea Market in Auburndale and Break Your Fall in Winter Haven. Pastor John Schreck from Garden Grove Church and Sean Serdynski from Bartow Con LLC join us to discuss these events.

Halloween is right around the corner. Get into the spooky spirit with some spooky scary stories from local authors. Listen to these audio dramatizations of "The Dicer" by A.B. Kayge and "Yidel the Sorcerer" (from "The Light Prince: Prelude to Destiny Vol. 2) by J.C. Alexandre.

Ann Baker lost her daughter to a plane crash last year. She's now hosting a 5K to raise awareness of her daughter's life and legacy. Also, for Halloween, we present an audio dramatization of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.Correction: Faith Baker was already a licensed flight instructor at the time of the crash. Also, in the fatal mid-air collision, the seaplane crashed into her plane. Her plane did not crash into it.

Sgt. Justin Carr of the Polk County Sheriffs Office joins us to discuss the final year of the Bartow Haunted Jail Tour and the many resident haunts in the old jail building. But before that, barrel-racing prodigy Hayleigh Rodgers will be discussing her upcoming participation in yet another barrel racing championship.Disclaimer: This episode was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. As such, dates and times for events may have been changed. Please check official websites for dates and times.

Four years ago, Melanie Brown Culpepper lost her late fiancée to cardiac arrest. Earlier this year, Dave Arnold nearly lost his life to a stroke. Both are raising proceeds and awareness for heart health at the Saving Lives Fundraiser at Tanners Lakeside on Sat. Oct. 12.

Are you ready for some football? Winter Haven High School is! Principal Gina Williams joins us to discuss renovations made to Denison Stadium in time for sports season. Also, Antonio Acaya joins us to discuss his book "Awaken: Rise of the Populist" and the inspiration behind it.

For nearly 25 years, Circle of Friends has served individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Lake Wales community. Now, they've moved to a new location with hopes of offering new services. President and CEO Crystal Higbee joins us to discuss her organization and its expectations for the future.Meanwhile, award-winning author Mark Barie also joins us to discuss his upcoming historical fiction novel "For King, Country, and Love" set during WWI. Also stay tuned for an audio dramatization of an excerpt from his new book. All in this week's episode of the Chattin on the Ridge podcast.

Simone McFarlane helps local teen moms become the best mothers they can be through 𝐺𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝐴 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑘, 𝐼𝑛𝑐. Meanwhile, Sean L. Serdynski will be hosting Bartow Con on Sat. Aug. 3 with special guest stars Vic Mignogna and Jack O'Halloran. Learn more on this week's episode of the Chattin on the Ridge podcast.