Hidden Florida and Beyond

About Hidden Florida and Beyond

Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond. This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence. Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. Big guests. Real access. No small talk.

Publisher

ICON

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jan 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Journalist Jesse Scott: The Browardist, Hidden Florida Gems & Stories From Around the World

   Travel writer, food journalist, and The Browardist co-founder Jesse Scott joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, travel, local culture, and why Broward County deserves a bigger spotlight. The conversation dives into the launch of The Browardist, his mission to create a daily source for local news and culture, and the challenges of building independent media in an era dominated by social media, AI, and content scraping. Jesse opens up about plagiarism, the changing media landscape, and why real reporting and human storytelling still matter. Of course, the travel stories get wild. From documenting life near the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia to participating in sauna rituals in Latvia, temple ceremonies in Japan, and exploring Colombia long before it became a trendy destination, Jesse has seen firsthand how travel challenges assumptions and changes perspectives. The episode also turns hyper-local, covering Broward's restaurant boom, hidden neighborhood gems, the best places worth driving to, and his case for why the 954 is better than the 305. Along the way, there are debates about Brightline, naked restaurants, Broward city slogans, dive bars, and what makes South Florida such a unique place to call home. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Hostful: Bye Bye Baby Tooth

   In this special host-only episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, Frankie, Amelia, and John sit down to talk about everything from baby teeth and colonoscopies to weed, weddings, parenting, and why golf might be the worst activity for couples. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Gold Aviation CEO Leonard Goldberg: Private Jets, Celebrity Travel & The Business of Flying the Ultra-Wealthy

   Leonard Goldberg, founder and CEO of Gold Aviation Services, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of private aviation, high-net-worth clients, and what it really takes to operate a successful aircraft charter company for more than three decades. From managing private jets for celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and ultra-wealthy travelers to coordinating flights around the world on just a few hours' notice, Leonard shares how he built Gold Aviation from the ground up after unexpectedly finding himself out of a job. What started as a passion for flying eventually evolved into a business that now handles aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance, and acquisitions. The conversation dives into the realities of private aviation, including the strict confidentiality that comes with flying high-profile clients, how much it really costs to charter a jet, and the surprisingly small number of passengers most private flights actually carry. Leonard also shares stories about unusual requests, transporting everything from jewelry and wedding attire to beloved family pets, and what separates old-money clients from new-money ones. Along the way, the discussion covers aviation myths, turbulence, aircraft safety, billionaire travel habits, private islands in the Bahamas, and some of the incredible logistics involved in moving people and cargo around the globe on a moment's notice. Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

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