• Bob Kealing on Gram Parsons in Florida and More
    Oct 29 2026

    Local historian, journalist, and author Bob Kealing discusses his biography of legendary Florida-born country rock musician Gram Parsons, among his many other projects.

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    28 min
  • Writing Winter Park with Kendall Shores
    Sep 15 2026

    Kendall Shores is the co-author of Happy Wife and Perfect Life, two very popular novels set in Winter Park, FL. Kendall discusses her Winter Park roots and tells the story of how she pursued her writing dreams.

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    36 min
  • Ukes & More!
    Jul 8 2026

    Greg Gent and Dick Wilson tell Michael about The Winter Park Ukulele Society and its monthly meetings at WPL. Greg and Dick discuss their ukulele journeys and offer some musical demonstrations.

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    46 min
  • Rick Kilby: Florida-Inspired Renaissance Man
    Apr 23 2026

    Writer, Florida historian, graphic designer, and fine artist Rick Kilby discusses his research across many facets of Florida history. As the recipient of the 2026 Smith Grant, which is awarded by the Winter Park Library and the Olin Library at Rollins College, Rick is currently studying Winter Park's historic murals.

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    46 min
  • Theresa Smith-Levin of Central Florida Vocal Arts
    Apr 9 2026

    Theresa Smith-Levin discusses how she came to be the founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts. Theresa shares her thoughts on the importance of music education and access to arts in the community. She also makes a convincing case that anyone can learn to sing!

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    47 min
  • Lieutenant General Mark Hertling
    Feb 21 2026

    Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses his distinguished career, during and after the army, and his new book If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime Journal.

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    58 min
  • Cathy Lieblich of Neighbors Network
    Feb 11 2026

    Cathy Lieblich tells Michael about her life and her work with Neighbors Network, a volunteer powered nonprofit organization that helps seniors build community and live and thrive in their own homes.

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    34 min
  • Carl Creasman: "Winter Park Library Historian"
    Jan 9 2026

    Michael has a wide-ranging conversation with Valencia College History Professor Carl Creasman about many facets of his life and career. Carl talks about the origins of Citizen Civics and Past Meets Present, the popular classes that he brings to WPL each month. Carl also looks ahead at what WPL has planned for America's semiquincentennial.

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    41 min