Chattin on the Ridge

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.

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.

Dr. Justin Scroogins was so inspired by the One who paid the ultimate price for our sin that he was inspired to ink his own skin. He joins us to discuss his book, "Inking Jesus." But first, a local coach Lorraine Valerino talks about her trip to the Paris Olympics.Chattin on the Ridge is a collaboration with The Daily Ridge at dailyridge.comPodcast logo made using clip art and photos from Vecteezy.Intro and outro music composed by Jason Shaw on AudioNautix.comDaily Ridge jingle composed on Suno.com

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.

One is the young founder of a local non-profit who delivers gift bags to young hospital patients. The other is a local filmmaker who's released his latest comedy flick. Learn all about Zack Kirkland and Eddie Bower as they join us this episode.Chattin on the Ridge is a collaboration with The Daily Ridge at dailyridge.comPodcast logo made using clip art and photos from Vecteezy.Intro and outro music composed by Jason Shaw on AudioNautix.comDaily Ridge jingle composed on Suno.com