Hello APGD
Hello APGD is a neighborhood podcast that highlights the people who make the Audubon Park Garden District one of the most celebrated destination neighborhoods in Central Florida. We chat with business owners, community leaders, volunteers, long-time residents, artists, and other influential locals; documenting the untold stories of this magical place just minutes away from Downtown Orlando.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Cesar Cruz of C-M Bakarí
Meet Cesar, artisan baker of delicious breads and pizzas who shares his talents with the APGD every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market. Cesar talks about his culinary j…
Rep. Anna Eskamani of Florida's House District 42
Meet Anna (aka Representative Eskamani), a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word; a leader who understands why a functioning government is critical to the health of our community;…
Tonda Corrente of La Femme du Fromage and La Boutique
Meet Tonda--cheesemonger, owner, and operator of La Femme du Fromage and La Boutique at East End Market. Tonda shares her origin story of unexpectedly finding her way into the cheese bu…
Cinthia Sandoval of Wild Ocean Seafood Market
Meet Cinthia, the Fabulous Fishonista that brings us fresh Atlantic-caught seafood via the Titusville and Port Canaveral markets to the Audubon Park Community Market every Monday evenin…
Lisa Danker Kritzer - Filmmaker and Film School Professor
Meet Lisa—Associate Professor, Filmmaker, and Audubon Park resident. We talk about the power of storytelling as an empathy teacher, a way to find truth, to heal from trauma, and to expe…
Aaron Pak of Sushi Lola’s
Meet Aaron, owner and operator of Sushi Lola’s in the heart of Audubon Park's business district. Since 2010, Aaron & Co. been serving some of the best sushi rolls and Korean food in Or…
Trevor Brown of Fannie Hillman + Associates
Meet Trevor—Audubon Park resident, Realtor, and sponsor of this very podcast you're listening to. Along with sharing his expertise in buying and selling homes, Trevor works with each cu…
Principal Trevor Honohan of Audubon Park School K-8
Meet Trevor, Principal of the award-winning Kindergarten through 8th grade public school in Orlando's own Audubon Park neighborhood. Principal Honohan shares his philosophies on leading…
Christina Martin of Frame Masters Gallery
Meet Christina, owner and operator of Frame Masters Gallery in Audubon Park. From an early age, Christina always found happiness in designing, building, dismantling, and tinkering. In h…
Lexi Gawlak of Swine & Sons
Meet Lexi, Audubon Park resident and Chef/Owner at Swine & Sons in Historic Winter Park, FL. A recent Michelin Bib Gourmand Award recipient, Swine & Sons has been serving up exceptional…
Tré Hester, One-time Hello APGD Producer, Touring Musician, and Dear Friend
Meet Tré, talented musician, a truly wonderful soul, and the guy who graciously helped get this podcast launched. Recorded New Year’s Eve 2022, we discuss the podcasting learning curve,…
Steven Miller of Steven Miller Photography
Meet Steven--Audubon Park's very own eco- and customer-friendly photographer who studied at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. Steven's talent, experience, positive att…
Tom Lothrop of the Orlando Wetlands Park (and my Dad!)
Meet Tom--who was pivotal in creating both myself and the magnificent Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, FL (about 30 minutes from Audubon Park.) Open to the public year-round, the par…
Gene Willard of Willard Appliance
Meet Gene, the 3rd generation owner/operator of Willard Appliance. Since 1979, Willard has been Audubon Park's celebrated provider of sales and services of washers and dryers, window an…
Sara Taylor of Pinkie Orlando
Meet Sara, the multi-talented force behind Audubon Park’s favorite beauty studio. Pinkie Orlando prioritizes the customer experience, focusing on what makes every individual feel beauti…
Jennie Lee and Trung Tran of Good Fills
Meet Jennie and Trung (and Princess) of Good Fills, one of our favorite weekly vendors at the Audubon Park Community Market. This power couple built this mobile refill service from the …
Richard Reep - Artist, Writer, Architect, Educator, and Audubon Park Resident
Meet Richard--the architect behind Legoland Hotel; the artist who created a series of paintings inspired by the colors, textures, and architecture of Audubon Park; and a genuinely kind …
Richard Minino of Rock 'Em Socks and the artist behind "Horsebites"
Meet Richard (a.k.a. Horsebites)--co-founder of The VNM, founding member of The Black Axe, professional artist, drummer, Audubon Park resident, and all-around swell guy. This episode co…
Gavin and Shehara Parys of Ceylon Hut and Ceylon Roti Hut
Meet Gavin and Shehara (Shay), owners and operators of Central Florida's first (and second) Sri Lankan Food Truck(s) which have long-standing weekly pop-ups in Audubon Park. Check them …
Dr. Carolina Brandan and Julie Turner of Airmed Ketamine Treatment Center
Meet Carolina and Julie of Airmed Ketamine Clinic, which specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and addiction. Airmed is located in neighboring Baldwin…