Chattin on the Ridge

If you live in Polk County, you know about Publix supermarkets. One of the key figures behind the supermarket chain is Karen Hall, Director of Labor Management. Hall discusses her 40+ year-legacy working for the company and her many achievements during her career.

What better place to celebrate the 4th of July than in Polk County? The county has a ton of 4th of July celebrations happening this week. We speak with three city representatives to discuss the upcoming celebrations in Winter Haven, Lake Wales, and Haines City.

What's a better way to spend the summer in the Chain of Lakes than to take a boat out on the lake for some good old-fashioned fishing? We talk with Captain Shea Arnold about his bass fishing, charter service, and kids camp in this special minisode.

20 years ago, a small group of girls from Lake Wales traveled to Seattle and made history by winning the little league world series. 20 years later, the players and coaches share their memories of that momentous occasion.

Winter Haven and Lake Wales will be hosting their annual Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. Natalie Wilson and Sara Jones will be joining us to discuss these upcoming events.

For ten years, Polk Pride Week has been the biggest pride celebration in Polk County. Kerri McCoy & Scott Guira of Polk Pride FL join us to discuss this year's event and its decade-long legacy.

For Memorial Day, not only did we have the opportunity to interview two local veterans, but two veterans who have married, raised children, and become invested members of their local community. We chat with Billie and Mike Hutto about their experience in the military and how it shaped them into the upstanding citizens they are today.

Universal Florida's newest park, Epic Universe, offers five immersive themed lands of epic fun. Kevin Kieft joins us to discuss his experience in Universal's epic new theme park.

In my first attempt at making a podcast version of my movie reviews, I give my thoughts on the video game movie that dethroned Snow White in the box office, as well as an animated movie about the king of kings. Which one takes the throne as the most royal? Take a listen and find out.