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Our YouTube videos! Give us a CRYPTO TIP! NEW! 10 Mar. 2026 (77). Inside the Masonic Lodge: Secrets, History and Truth About Freemasonry, Brown Lodge No. 51 in Chiefland, Florida. On this special episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida receive a rare invitation inside a real Masonic Lodge. We travel to the small North Florida town of Chiefland to sit down with the leadership of Brown Lodge No. 51 F&AM and learn firsthand about one of the most talked about and most misunderstood fraternities in the world: Freemasonry. For centuries, the Masons have been surrounded by rumors, myths, and conspiracy theories. Are they secret rulers of the world? A mysterious cult? Or, something more ordinary? 27 Feb. 2026 (76). Scotland to Scotty's: Old Florida Roots, Raw Boar Chaos and Daytona Beach Boardwalk Madness. On this episode of The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida trace their rugged Scottish heritage and the pioneer spirit that helped shape the Sunshine State. From Highland grit to cracker cattle country, we explore how Scottish roots run deeper in Florida than most folks realize. And, before the orange aprons of The Home Depot ever rolled into town, real Florida men shopped at the legendary, long forgotten big box hardware empire, Scotty's. If you grew up in Florida, you remember the jingle, the smell of lumber, and the feeling that Scotty's was practically a rite of passage. 19 Feb. 2026 (75). AI vs. Old Florida: Armed Dads, Armed Sons & a Counterfeit Valentine. Today on the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida dive headfirst into the AI revolution and whether artificial intelligence can ever truly understand real Florida living. Between swapping classic Old Florida stories and tackling the future of tech, the conversation turns to one of the Sunshine State's most unspoken truths, the sacred Florida dad-and-son code. In Florida, mutual respect isn't just taught, it's understood, especially when both parties are well armed and well prepared. But in this week's Florida Man News, one father and son duo took that unwritten rule way too far. 17 Feb. 2026 (74). Real Florida Man Doesn't Go to the Beach? Pickleball Brawl plus Stephen Foster Classic Think every Florida man lives at the beach? Think again. On this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida bust one of the biggest myths about the Sunshine State: most real Florida folks rarely see the beach, and some have never laid eyes on the ocean. From cattle pastures and pine flats to fish camps and backwoods riverbanks, this is the Florida tourists never post about. And because no episode is complete without honoring old Florida roots, the boys perform the classic "Old Folks at Home" by Stephen Foster, a song deeply tied to Florida history and the Suwannee River tradition. 12 Feb. 2026 (73). Bartram, the Great White Chief and Florida's Original Caffeine: Brewing Yaupon Tea On today's episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida retrace the legendary travels of naturalist William Bartram through Levy County, revisiting his historic meeting with the Great White Chief at the Seminole trading hub of Talahasochtee. Along the way, the conversation turns to one of Florida's most fascinating and forgotten traditions: Yaupon holly tea, also known as ceremonial black drink. The boys walk you step by step through how to brew your own Yaupon tea, the only naturally caffeinated plant native to North America and once the original energy drink of Old Florida. 10 Feb. 2026 (72). Lawnmowers, Love Affairs and Florida Man Gone Wild on the Palm and Pine Podcast Today on the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of old Florida tackle the most sacred tool every real Florida man owns: the lawnmower. It's a true love-hate relationship down here, when you can mow year round but somehow only manage to cut sand, weeds, and pure frustration. Then it's time for Florida Man News, and things go completely off the rails. One Florida man finds himself dating a knife-throwing Florida woman (because of course he does), while another Florida man takes romance to an entirely new level... with a vacuum cleaner. Yes. That really happened. 31 Jan. 2026 (71). From Army Days to Florida Man Dating Chaos. On this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida kick things off with legendary tall tales from classic Florida and unforgettable stories from their time in the U.S. Army, full of grit, humor, and the kind of memories you only earn the hard way. Then, things take a sharp turn into Florida Man madness, featuring one of the wildest dating app disasters yet, a match that goes downhill fast, and ends in peak Florida Man chaos. 27 Jan. 2026 (70). Florida Man Gone Wild: Cocaine Grouper, Stolen Stanley Cup & Legendary Tall Tales In this wild Florida packed episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida dive headfirst into legendary Florida tall tales, outrageous Florida Man news, and the kind of chaos you can only find in the Sunshine State. From catching a mess of square grouper (aka cocaine fish) to a stolen Stanley Cup caper, this episode covers the most unbelievable, hilarious, and downright insane Florida stories making headlines. 24 Jan. 2026 (69). Cousin Russ on Gators Football & Wild Florida Man News On this wild and wide open episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida welcome Cousin Russ for a jam packed conversation on the future of green energy in Florida, the rapid expansion of data centers across the Sunshine State, and what it means for Florida's environment, economy, and communities. Wait for it! The boys sing the old time spiritual "Power in the Blood" to conclude the episode! 13 Jan. 2026 (68). New Blues, New Year, Same Wild Florida New year, new blues. The Palm and Pine crew drops their latest blues track, "Susie Wong's Asian Massage," and then dives headfirst into the first major Florida headlines of 2026. From cultural oddities to stories only Florida could produce, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead: unfiltered, unapologetic, and soaked in Southern heat. 18 Dec. 2025 (67). Who's Still Getting Paid? Gator Poachers, Ghost Payrolls and a Goodwill Grenade Professor Barlow puts the Riddler on the hot seat today, attempting to guess just how many fired football coaches and former college presidents are still drawing a paycheck from the University of Florida. From there, the boys dive headfirst into some of the most unbelievable but very real Florida news making headlines right now. A 21 year old Florida man is arrested for illegally killing 13 alligators at night, and in a story that could only happen in the Sunshine State, a live hand grenade rolls out of a holiday donation box at a Florida Goodwill. 16 Dec. 2025 (66). Sweet as the South: The Old Time Cane Syrup Boil with Professor Barlow Step back in time with us on this special Palm and Pine Podcast episode as Professor Barlow takes you through a full, authentic old-fashioned cane syrup boil from start to finish. Using footage he captured on the homestead, we walk through every step of this age old Florida tradition, just as settlers and pioneers once did to make their yearly supply of pure, rich sugar. 9 Dec. 2025 (64). Coquina Soup and Florida Stories: A Conversation with Author Frances Nevill In this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with Florida author Frances Nevill, whose new book "Coquina Soup: Collected Stories" is already sparking conversations across the Sunshine State. Blending memory, place, folklore, and Florida's unmistakable sense of wildness, Frances weaves stories that feel both timeless and unmistakably local. 2 Dec. 2025 (63). The Emperor of the Forest: Dr. Chris Jenkins on Saving Florida's Indigo Snake In this special episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Ol' Florida sit down with renowned wildlife biologist Dr. Chris Jenkins, CEO of The Orianne Society , to explore one of the most mysterious and iconic creatures of the Southeast, the Eastern Indigo Snake, known by many as "the Emperor of the Forest." 23 Nov. 2025 (62). Sat Day Comin'! The Boys of Old Florida Survive No Nut November plus Wild Florida Man News Today on the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of old Florida are knee deep in No Nut November - a whole month of surviving without a single boiled peanut. In true Florida fashion, they drop their brand new hit single "Sat Day Comin' " a musical tribute to a timeless Southern truth: when someone says they'll do it "Saturday", they sure don't mean this Saturday. 13 Nov. 2025 (61). Old Florida Hard Times: Squirrel Stew and Sunshine State Shenanigans The boys of ol' Florida are bracing for hard times as the government shuts down EBT and food stamps but, these Florida natives know how to survive! From squirrel stew to swamp wisdom, Steve and Doug dive into the old time ways folks used to keep food on the table. Then, it's a wild ride through the latest Florida Man headlines, including a bizarre Disney World mermaid scandal and a pack of naked snowbirds baring it all on a Florida beach. 6 Nov. 2025 (59). Luther Beauchamp (Part 2): Public Speaking, Faith & Humor Join The Boys of Old Florida on the Palm and Pine Podcast for Part 2 of their interview with Chiefland native Luther Beauchamp, attorney, storyteller, and seasoned public speaker. In this episode, Luther shares more of his unforgettable Southern tales and gives listeners a behind the scenes look at life on the road as a professional speaker. 4 Nov. 2025 (58). From Courtroom to Comedy: Luther Beauchamp on Law, Faith and Laughter in Florida In this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Ol' Florida welcome Luther Beauchamp, a Chiefland native, attorney, author, and nationally recognized speaker whose journey blends small town roots with big time impact. A graduate of Chiefland High (1961), Florida State University (1964), and Vanderbilt Law (1968), Luther built a respected law practice in Chiefland before serving as General Counsel for the Florida Baptist Convention. Alongside his legal career, he's also an accomplished author and humorist, with books like "I'll Try To Be Short" and "Legal Shorts, Not Briefs" that mix wisdom, wit, and laugh out loud storytelling. 30 Oct. 2025 (57). Asian Love in Old Florida On this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Ol' Florida show some Asian love after discovering a surge of international listeners across Asia! From hilarious Florida Man news stories to unforgettable Asian restaurant experiences in Florida, this episode is all about cultural flavor, wild stories, and plenty of laughs. 23 Oct. 2025 (55). The Big Bat House Field Trip at Alliance Dairies, Florida Join the Palm and Pine Podcast boys of Old Florida as they head out on a special field trip to one of Steve's giant custom-built bat houses! This live episode was recorded at Alliance Dairies in Gilchrist County, Florida, where thousands of bats take to the skies at sunset for their nightly hunt. 21 Oct. 2025 (54). Halloween Bats, Market Blues and Crazy Florida Man News The boys of Old Florida are back with another wild ride on the Palm and Pine Podcast! While most folks bundle up in fall, down in Florida "cool weather" means anything under 89 degrees. In this episode: Wildlife biologist Steve goes batty as Halloween approaches, sharing bat facts and teasing a live stream from one of his legendary Big Bat Houses. Doug and Steve debut their new hit single "The S Coin Blues" in light of the latest crypto market plunge. Florida News brings the chaos: a Gen X parenting stunt leaves a young man on I-75 (with two sidearms, ammo, and cash!), while another Florida burglar trades thousands in rare Presidential silver coins for just $26 in a Coinstar machine. 16 Oct. 2025 (53). Fall in Florida: Fistfights, Amber Alerts and The 3-Eyed Atlas Raffle Welcome to the Palm and Pine Podcast, where the boys of old Florida bring you the first official Fall episode! Of course, in Florida, that means a single palm frond hits the ground and the snowbird car tags from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Canada roll in. In this wild ride of an episode: Florida Trivia: Steve stumps Professor Doug right out of the gate. Florida Man News: Professor Doug spins an epic tale of a schoolyard fist fight so outrageous it sent 32 people to four different hospitals! The Amber Alert to End All Amber Alerts: Steve breaks it down with a full update straight from the Marion County Sheriff. 14 Oct. 2025 (52). Preserving Real Florida: Artist Blair Updike on Heritage, History and the Heart of the Sunshine State. In this special episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida welcome Blair Updike, a celebrated Florida artist and proud eighth generation Floridian. Blair shares how her deep roots in the Sunshine State inspire her art, capturing the landscapes, culture, and history of Real Florida. 9 Oct. 2025 (51). Palm & Pine Podcast: Florida Fall Equinox, Cattle Country Tales, Bear Rampage & Skunk Ape Sightings The Palm and Pine Podcast is back with a Florida sized celebration of the Fall Equinox, the holiday every Floridian secretly loves. In this episode, the boys of Old Florida dig deep into the Sunshine State's wild past and present with stories you won't hear anywhere else. 7 Oct. 2025 (50). PART 2: Horror Composer Alan Howarth on Halloween Soundtracks, Divine Frequencies, Natural Resonance Music, Great Pyramid Acoustics, Ancient Technologies, Bible Connections, God and Nature Unlock the mysteries of sound, spirit, and ancient wisdom with legendary horror film composer Alan Howarth in this mind-expanding episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast! The boys of old Florida dive deep into an exclusive interview with Alan Howarth, the visionary sound designer and synth maestro behind John Carpenter's iconic movies like Escape from New York, Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, Prince of Darkness, and They Live. 2 Oct. 2025 (49). Florida Man Chaos: Naked Interstate Rampage, Surf Shop Piss Scandal, NASA Mars Life Discovery and Ivory Billed Woodpecker Conspiracy! Dive into the wild heart of the Sunshine State with the Boys of Old Florida on this explosive episode where Florida Cracker wisdom meets hardcore scientific analysis of the craziest local and global headlines shaking up Florida news in September 2025! Kicking off with breaking Tampa FL madness: a hyped up Florida Man chugs Florida Man beer, strips butt naked on the interstate, stops traffic dead in its tracks, and unleashes a torrent of obscenities at shocked motorists because nothing screams "Only in Florida" like a beer fueled full monty highway takeover! 30 Sep. 2025 (48). PART 1: Horror Composer Alan Howarth on Halloween Soundtracks, Divine Frequencies, Natural Resonance Music, Great Pyramid Acoustics, Ancient Technologies, Bible Connections, God and Nature. Unlock the mysteries of sound, spirit, and ancient wisdom with legendary horror film composer Alan Howarth in this mind-expanding episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast! The boys of old Florida dive deep into an exclusive interview with Alan Howarth, the visionary sound designer and synth maestro behind John Carpenter's iconic movies like Escape from New York, Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, Prince of Darkness, and They Live. THROW A BONE TO THE PODCAST! Donate safely through How to Make Cane Syrup Podcast Archive Artists, writers and others we recommend Site last updated 12 Mar. 2026. The Palm and Pine Podcast is satire. Nothing here should be considered as real news or professional advice. |
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