Hello APGD

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Jul 2026

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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.

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July 3, 2026Episode 651 min

Sara Ingvardsen of Scandi Bakery

Send us Fan MailMeet Sara--Owner and Baker of the beloved Swedish buns you’ll find at the Audubon Park Community Market on Mondays (but only if you show up right when they open at 5pm--you've been warned!) These incredible buns are handcrafted to perfection and you’ll surely join the droves of devoted fans once you try one. The story behind the bun makes it even more special, so you're in for a real treat!https://www.instagram.com/scandibakeryhttps://www.scandibakery.comhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

June 26, 2026Episode 555 min

Audrey Jones of 2nd Breakfast

Send us Fan MailMeet Audrey—founder and CEO of 2nd Breakfast which brings fresh Florida fruit, artisan jellies, and rare plants to the Audubon Park Community Market every Monday from 5-8pm at Stardust Video and Coffee. Audrey has been feeding and educating Audubon Park customers about local, unique, and tropical fruits and plants that are grown using responsible agricultural methods for almost two decades.https://www.instagram.com/2ndbreakfastflhttps://2ndbreakfastfl.square.site/https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

June 12, 2026Episode 439 min

Kelly Hawaii of Lüfka Refillables

Send us Fan MailMeet Kelly—Co-founder of Lüfka, a zero waste shop located at 2912 Corrine Drive. Since 2019, Kelly and husband, Parosh, have been creating a variety of soaps, detergents, beauty, bath, and cleaning products with thoughtfully selected ingredients that support both personal wellness and environmental sustainability.https://lufka.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lufka_ushttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

May 27, 2026Episode 347 min

Cass Howard - Founder of Underground Audubon Park

Send us Fan MailMeet Cass--Audubon Park resident and community organizer who created Underground Audubon Park, a network of friends and neighbors working behind the scenes to build a community where we can all thrive.https://linktr.ee/undergroundaudubonhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

March 7, 2026Episode 21 hr 38 min

Teena and Nim Patel of Canine Glamour Club and Doglando

Send us Fan MailMeet Teena and Nim (and Naylan) who stopped by to talk about the mission of Doglando and how becoming the new owners of Canine Glamour Club was meant to be part of their adventure, how excited they are to finally be part of the neighborhood after almost three decades, and what’s next for them.https://doglando.comhttps://doglandofoundation.comhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

January 29, 2026Episode 148 min

Corinne Gammichia - Audubon Park Resident and Owner/Stylist of Alchemy Hair Salon

Send us Fan MailMeet Corinne--entrepreneur, mentor, mom, stylist, and all-around rockstar in the Orlando creative scene. Originally located in College Park, Alchemy has been at the forefront of Orlando fashion since 1998, changing with the times (as the name would imply), growing up a bit, and moving into a much larger spot just over a mile from Audubon Park. (Recorded in April 2025–please excuse any outdated stuff.)https://www.instagram.com/alchemyorlandohttps://www.instagram.com/corinne.of.alchemyhttps://alchemyorlando.comhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

December 30, 2025Episode 111 hr 11 min

Michael Lothrop - New Eagles Singer/Drummer, Photographer, Karaoke Jockey, and Podcaster

Send us Fan MailIn this very special (unedited) episode--which is both the last in 2025 and the Season 6 Finale--the mics are switched and a mystery guest asks this podcast’s host some deeply probing, thought provoking questions. Also, please come see us at Redlight Redlight on New Year’s Eve, opening at 6:30pm, New Eagles are playing two sets at 8 and 9. Chef Jes is doing a T.Bell-inspired Supreme menu with a prosecco toast at midnight. It’s gonna be amazing!https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

December 5, 2025Episode 1051 min

Jenna Caring - Grandma Party Bazaar

Send us Fan MailJenna returns to the podcast to talk about this year's Grandma Party Bazaar which is on Sunday, Dec 14th from 10am - 5:30pm in the Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot. It's the best day to shop for gifts, clothes, jewelry, pottery, plants, and home goods with live music, DJs, and a local business raffle to support Central Florida Public Media. See you there!!https://www.instagram.com/grandma_partyhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

November 20, 2025Episode 91 hr 4 min

Revisiting Mira Tanna - Candidate for District 3 Commissioner - Runoff Vote Dec 9th!

Send us Fan MailMeet Mira--civil rights advocate, dedicated volunteer, manager of city grants, and candidate in the runoff election for Orlando's District 3 Commissioner. If you live in Rosemont, Lake Fairview, Spring Lake, Palomar, College Park, Rose Isle, Orwin Manor, Park Lake/Highland, North Quarter, Coytown, Ivanhoe Village, Audubon Park, or Baldwin Park; please visit OCFelections.gov to find your polling place. You can also request a mail-in ballot now through Nov 27th, early vote Dec 1st through Dec 7th, or just vote the on day--Dec 9th.A huge thanks to Florida House Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani for providing the intro to this episode.https://www.miratanna.comhttps://ocfelections.govhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

October 3, 2025Episode 858 min

Sarah Gal - Executive Director of WorldOrlando and Audubon Park Resident

Send us Fan MailMeet Sarah--Executive Director of WorldOrlando, a 501c3 nonprofit, which has served as a global hub in Central Florida by connecting local government, nonprofit, business, and academic professionals with their international counterparts through the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), among others.https://www.worldorlando.orghttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

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Sara Ingvardsen of Scandi Bakery

Audrey Jones of 2nd Breakfast

Kelly Hawaii of Lüfka Refillables

Cass Howard - Founder of Underground Audubon Park

Teena and Nim Patel of Canine Glamour Club and Doglando

Corinne Gammichia - Audubon Park Resident and Owner/Stylist of Alchemy Hair Salon

Michael Lothrop - New Eagles Singer/Drummer, Photographer, Karaoke Jockey, and Podcaster

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