🎙️ Welcome to "The BarCast" Carnival of Conversation! 🎪 Join our ringmasters, Marcos, Cornelius, and the uproarious Bearded Rob at our neighborhood bar. From sizzling city council brawls to wacky community capers, we've got all the political fun! 🌶️ Pull up a stool, enjoy the show, and let's spin the debate wheel together while sipping on spirited discussions! 🍻🗳️ #TheBarCast #LocalPolitics #CheersToDebate 🎈
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Fresh Faces and Flowing Funds: Welcoming Kuhl Burleson and Unpacking Florida's Water and Candidates
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Send us a Text Message. In this dynamic episode of The BarCast, we welcome our new producer, Kuhl Burleson, to the team! Dive into the discussion as we explore the significant federal funds Florida has received to remove lead pipes. Plus, we take a retrospective look at all the candidates we've spoken to, reflecting on their visions and the impacts…
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S2E36 Courting Change: Jennifer Soto's Vision for Osceola Clerk of Court
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Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode of The BarCast, we sit down with Jennifer Soto, candidate for Osceola County Clerk of the Court. Jennifer discusses her ambitious plans to revolutionize the Clerk's office, focusing on modernization, accessibility, and community engagement. Discover her approach to addressing the pressing needs of …
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S2 E35 Getting Personal with Dianna Liebnitzky: Campaign Insights and Community Visions
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Send us a Text Message. Tune into The Barcast for a close-up with Dianna Liebnitzky, Republican candidate for District 5 of the Osceola County Commission. This episode goes beyond politics, delving into who Dianna is as a person, her strategic plans for tackling homelessness, managing community growth, and her campaign dynamics against incumbent Ri…
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S2 E34 Political Sparks and Legal Fallout in Kissimmee
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Barcast, we dissect the rising tensions surrounding the Kissimmee mayoral race, where candidates' confrontations have ignited controversy and captivated the community's attention. We also dive into the recent lawsuit involving Olga Carino, stemming from an unfortunate incident at a local Halloween even…
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S2 E33 Housing Hopes at Breeze: Tackling Homelessness in Kissimmee
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Send us a Text Message. Back at our favorite spot, Breeze Kissimmee, this episode of the Barcast takes a deep dive into pressing local issues, focusing on solutions for homelessness. While City Commissioner Angela Eady couldn't join us due to illness, we forge ahead to explore her innovative proposal for subsidized Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). …
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S2 E32 Saloon Sessions: Tensions, Regulations, and Resolutions in Central Florida
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Send us a Text Message. Broadcasting directly from the vibrant Mad Hippo Saloon in Kissimmee, Florida, this episode of the Barcast dives into the heart of local controversies and challenges. Join us as we dissect the recent public spat between School Board Member Jon Arguellos and former State Representative turned lobbyist, Michael Horner. We also…
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S2 E31 Raining Fees and Memorial Dreams: Orlando's Water Woes and Osceola's Pulse Proposal
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into a new episode of the Barcast where the talk is all about water, but not the kind you swim in. Marcos, Bearded Rob, and Cornilious tackle Orlando's latest attempt to manage storm water through new fees—will residents' wallets stay dry? We also peel back the curtain on how counties run their meetings. Ever wonder wha…
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S2 E30 Derby Dreams and Campus Clashes: From Kentucky to the Middle East
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Send us a Text Message. This episode of the Barcast takes you from the exhilarating races of the Kentucky Derby to the intense debates of college campuses. Cornilious shares his excitement for Derby Day, diving into the thunderous thrill of horse racing and the cultural spectacle surrounding it. Then, shift gears with us as Bearded Rob and Marcos e…
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S2 E29 Parental Guidance Required: Courtroom Capers and Kelly's Abortion Encore
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Send us a Text Message. While Cornilious is off probably not using sunscreen, Bearded Rob and Marcos hold down the fort in this laughter-filled episode of the Barcast. First up, we tackle the recent court decision that might have parents everywhere hiding their wallets—now they're legally responsible for their kids' shenanigans! Then, in the second…
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S2E28 Claiming Space: Florida's Squatters Rights Shake-Up and Political Shifts
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Barcast, join Marcos, Bearded Rob, and Cornilious as they delve into the recent changes in Florida's squatter's rights. We explore the controversial practice of adverse possession, sharing compelling stories of past attempts to claim property under this law. Plus, we discuss the significant political d…
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S2 E27 Osceola County's Future & a Dive into Population Control: The BarCast Episode with Eric Montgomery
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a wild ride on The BarCast! First up, we've got Eric Montgomery, the man with a plan for Osceola County's future. But hold onto your hats, folks, because things take a hilarious turn when we venture into Cornilious's rabbit hole of population control—spoiler alert: it's a doozy! And hey, we were totally going t…
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S2 E26 Crossroads of Compassion and Policy: Navigating Public Space and Property Tax Reforms
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into a whirlwind discussion with "The BarCast" crew, as they tackle the hot potatoes of Central Florida politics—property tax exemptions and the controversial ban on public sleeping. In the first half, Marcos, Rob, and Cornelius brainstorm wild alternatives to property taxes, promising to solve fiscal woes with humor an…
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S2 E25 Urban Renewal: Kolby's Comedic Campaign Chronicles
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Send us a Text Message. In this laughter-filled episode of The BarCast, we dive into the world of Kolby Urban, St. Cloud's very own council member with a flair for governance and maybe stand-up comedy? 🎤😂 Join us as Kolby spills the beans on his reelection campaign, his triumphs, tribulations, and tantalizing plans for the future. Will his policies…
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S2 E24 Florida Follies: Child Labor, Tax Tango, and Political Pirouettes
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we skate across the slippery political ice of Florida, where child labor laws get a "relaxing" spa treatment, and Orange County's transportation tax does the resurrection shuffle. Strap in as we navigate through the twists and turns of election escapades and legislative leapfrogs that could only happen in th…
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S2 E23 Saving Split Oak: A Deep Dive with Valerie Anderson and Ariel Hartney
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Send us a Text Message. 🌳 Join us on The BarCast for a crucial conversation about Split Oak Forest! 🎙️ Our special guests, Valerie Anderson and Ariel Hartney, unravel the efforts to preserve this natural gem amidst talks of a possible toll road. We dig into the complexities, alternatives, and the heart of the matter. Tune in for insights, passion, …
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S2 E22 BarCast Bonanza: Woke Wars, Disney's District, and DeSantis' Deep Dives!
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Happy New Year, BarCast enthusiasts! 🎉 We're kicking off 2024 with a bang – it's a special two-hour episode packed with laughs, insights, and political rabbit holes! 🕳️ Join us as we dissect Orange County State Legislators' bold move to hand back the Reedy Creek Community Development District to Disney after DeSantis' ski…
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S2 E21 Cloudy with a Chance of Change: The BarCast Interviews Phil Lantry for St. Cloud Council!
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Join us for an insightful chat on The BarCast as we sit down with Phil Lantry, the man with a vision for St. Cloud City Council Seat 2. Discover his plans, passions, and what makes him the ideal candidate to bring a breath of fresh air to our community. Don't miss out on this episode full of local flair and political aspi…
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S2 E20 Sheriff Shakeup: Unveiling Donnie Martinez's Vision
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Strap in for The BarCast's latest episode! We sit down with Donnie Martinez, the man vying for the sheriff's badge in Osceola County. Discover his big three changes for the department and stay tuned for a surprise twist - watch as Cornilious breaks out of his shell with passion and finesse towards the end! 🤣👮♂️ #TheBarCa…
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S2 E19 Ybor's Echoes: Potholes, Bullets, and Commissioner Wostal Unplugged
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of The BarCast! We're tackling the echoes of Ybor City's recent shooting, dodging potholes in local government discussions, and turning up the heat with special guest Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal. Get ready for an unfiltered, informative, and entertaining ride through the str…
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S2 E18 Conservative Kickoff: New Co-Host Cornilious and Tony Busby's Mayoral Aspirations
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Send us a Text Message. In our latest episode, we're shaking things up! 🎙️ Meet our new co-host, the conservative firecracker Cornilious, and join us for a candid chat with Tony Busby, the mayoral candidate for St. Cloud. From spirited discussions to exclusive insights, this episode has it all! Don't miss it. 🔥🗳️ #TheBarCast #NewCoHost #MayoralCand…
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S2 E17 Tipsy Takes on Politics: Did Feinstein Overstay? Safety Nets & Kids
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Send us a Text Message. 🍻 Get ready for a tipsy twist on The BarCast in our latest episode! 🎙️ We're a few beers in, and the gloves are off. We're diving into the intriguing question of whether political officials like Dianne Feinstein overstayed their welcome, unraveling the complexities of public safety nets, and taking a heartfelt look at the fu…
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S2 E16 Taxed, Debated, and Weathering the Storm
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Join us in the latest episode of The BarCast as we dive into a whirlwind of topics! We dissect Gavin Newsom's controversial gun tax, the fiery debate between Desantis and Newsom, the ongoing saga of Good Samaritan Village post-Hurricane Ian, and Robert Kennedy's weird plan for mortgages. It's a rollercoaster of discussion…
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S2 E15 Media Mayhem & A Sheriff's Vision: Amaryllis Rivera on The BarCast
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ Tune in to our latest episode of The BarCast, where we unravel the tangled web of media credibility. Join the discussion as we explore the evolving landscape of news and its impact on our perceptions of reality. But that's not all! We have a special guest, Amaryllis Rivera, a candidate for Osceola County Sheriff. Get an e…
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S2 E14 Florida Fires: Shootings, Storms, and Unusual Candidates
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ In our latest episode of The BarCast, we're diving deep into some intriguing topics! We dissect the recent Jacksonville shooting, compare it to similar incidents elsewhere, and explore why hurricanes in Florida might not be as other areas. Plus, get ready for a wild ride as we discuss unlikely presidential candidates like…
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S2 E13 Unexpected Adventures: When Technical Glitches and Street Noise Hijack the Show!
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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for an unexpected twist on The BarCast. Despite our best efforts, technical hiccups and a boisterous street scene had other plans for our recording session. Join us as we navigate through the chaos, sharing our hilarious attempts to overcome these challenges and still bring you the latest news articles. From BigBot…
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S2 E12 Fee Frenzy and Rental Rights: Navigating Orlando's Latest Turbulence!
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for an episode jam-packed with hot-button topics! 🔥✨ Join us as we discuss Orlando International Airport's ride-share fee hike and Congressman Maxwell Frost's groundbreaking federal bill to end renters' junk fees. But that's not all! We'll also dive into the news about the new student debt plan, where low-income ea…
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S2 E11 Florida's Wild Ride: School Lessons, Mail Ballots, and Teen Accusations!
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Send us a Text Message. 🎢 Hold on tight as we take you on a hilarious rollercoaster ride through the crazy news in Florida! From eyebrow-raising new education standards to Democrats' mail ballot scramble, and a daring teen accusation against a school district, it's all on the table! Get ready for laughs and insights on The BarCast! 🎢😂 #TheBarCast #…
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S2 E10 From Commissioner Dreams to Supreme Schemes: Politics and Guns Unleashed, With Debbie Rambis!
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for an exciting new episode of The BarCast! Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of Osceola County local politics with special guest Debbie Rambis, a candidate for County Commissioner. In the first half of the show, we engage in a lively and informative discussion with Debbie about her candidacy, vision for t…
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S2 E9 State Attorney and the DeSantis Burger
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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of The BarCast, hosts Bearded Rob and Marcos are joined by a special guest, Rachel Christian, a former writer for the Osceola Gazette and current contributor to the Penny Hoarder. Together, they dive into two compelling topics that have been making headlines. First, they delve into the record of S…
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S2 E8 Green CourtRooms and Taking peoples kids
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Send us a Text Message. In season 2, episode 8 of "The BarCast," Marcos and Bearded Rob tackle some tough topics affecting our community. First, they discuss the recent shooting that occurred at a local bar and the impact it has had on the community. They also explore the need for green initiatives in our judicial system and the benefits it could b…
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Send us a Text Message. In this emotional and informative episode of The BarCast, Marcos takes the reins solo and shares some personal news with our listeners. After a month-long absence, Marcos explains that the show was on hiatus due to a death in the family and his recent move to Tampa. After a heartfelt discussion about loss and transition, Mar…
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S2 E6: Chicken BigMac and Free RideShare
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Send us a Text Message. We kick off the discussion by exploring the latest fast food trend – the Chicken BigMac. We analyze this unique twist on a classic burger and share our thoughts on whether it lives up to the hype. Next, we take a closer look at Kissimmee's new "FreeBee" ride-sharing service. We discuss the benefits of this innovative program…
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S2 E5 Crazy Florida State Bills and Main Street Kissimmee
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Send us a Text Message. As we wait for Diana Marrero- Pinto from Main Street Kissimmee, We go into some of the crazy ass bills being introduced in the Florida Legislator. From banning the Florida Democratic Party, to this show and us becoming fugitives. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. Today we sit with School Board Member for District Three Jon Arguello. Let's see who he calls out as we have a beer and talk about the Teachers Union, School Board meetings, and public input. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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S2 E3 Chinese Balloons, Housing, and Gun Fetish
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Send us a Text Message. It's as if housing an Education were important topics. That probably why we bring it up so often. Rob and Marcos also get into it on guns. Come down this rabbit hole with us. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. Haiti has no government, we are still arguing about bathrooms, the teachers aren't happy and the federal credit card is reaching its max. Marcos and Rob get into some pretty heated debate in this one. Support the Show.
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S2 E1 We got a speaker, and is Osceola Gentrifying or Destroying the Environment?
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Send us a Text Message. WELCOME TO SEASON 2! We were honestly hoping the House of Representative would still be fighting about the speaker ship to start doing some illegal betting. Local though it seems the two parties aren't having much of a party know that "Other" is the dominant political force in Osceola County. We talk all this and more on thi…
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S1 E16 Colorado Shooting, Bad Samaritan Villages, De-Sinema stories.
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Send us a Text Message. We give you our two cents on what we think will avoid future shootings, 55+ residents from Good Samaritan are now part of the Homeless endemic in Osceola Count, Desantis takes or doesn't take on Disney again, and the Democrats lost Sinema. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. The elections are over and we obviously have to go into the results. Let's also bring up housing again since apparently the County and School Board can't screw that up anymore... O wait. What about local crime? Are we actually seeing a decrease or is social media just messing up everyones perception of how bad things are? Su…
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S1 E14 Colombia, and Kissimmee Gun Slingers
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Send us a Text Message. It's post election time and though we talk about some pre election stuff (Recorded Pre-Election) Marcos goes into his trip to Columbia and why he is happy to live in America. We also discuss the recent shooting that that happened locally in our own Downtown Kissimmee. Support the Show.…
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Send us a Text Message. The hurricane is someone else's problem now, but let's talk about how it went and get our minds off it with some of the stuff thats going on elsewhere. From giant breasts in Canada to migrants in Martha's Vineyard. Support the Show.
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S1 E12 Grady Judd Child Sex Trafficking?
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Send us a Text Message. Taxes for Traffic, but is it really? Is Polk County Sheriff making Sex trafficking worse? Also, the city that doesn't sleep has no snow days. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. Why vote when you can stay home and have a beer. Plus who pays student loans and who gets free money. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. It's another Marcos solo show! Not only that, we are testing the live stream for our patrons! How much do you like traffic? Well, guess what schools about to start and it's getting a lot worse. Let Marcos give you a heads up on what to expect. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. Should political parties demand Loyalty from their members? Marcos and Bearded Rob jump into every rabbit hole they can come across. Did the White House change the definition of a "recession" and how does hormone blockers affect kids? Support the Show.
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Send us a Text Message. Marcos goes solo and talked about his experience after his election. He also goes on one of his regular tangents about low income hosing, and voter apathy. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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S1 E7 Unlicensed Escorts and Elon Musk's Race
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Send us a Text Message. Lauren Boebert takes on Muckrakers, and no one seems to know if Elon Musk is an African American or not. We sit down with two very good friends of ours and discuss this and so much more. We laughed, cried, and even got free shots somehow. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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S1 E6 Either the Police or Abortion.
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Send us a Text Message. We sit down with our friend Rachel and discuss how police can just chill outside while kids get shot. Then we go into our part two of our abortion episode. Great discussion which fresh drinks. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. We got a little crazy this time around. Marcos over indulged and overshares talking local politics and crazy stories. Check him out while he is third half wasted. Support the Show.By Marcos & Bearded Rob
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Send us a Text Message. ABORTION. We are to guys talking about abortion. We didn't ask for this it was forced upon us. beside that though, Elon Musk buys Twitter, Marcos goes on a local politics rant, and Florida Is the most expensive place to live. WAIT... Is that a Special Guest? Support the Show.
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