Everyone who follows Key West High School sports knows Rick Lopez. The general manager of Florida Keys Media is known as one of the “voices of the Conchs” as he has called Conch baseball games since 1998 and Conch football since 2000. Listen as host Sean McDonald sits down with Lopez to talk about how he got started in sports broadcasting and reminisce about Lopez’s favorite moments in Monroe County Sports.

Everyone who follows Key West High School sports knows Rick Lopez. The general manager of Florida Keys Media is known as one of the “voices of the Conchs” as he has called Conch baseball games since 1998 and Conch football since 2000. Listen as host Sean McDonald sits down with Lopez to talk about how he got started in sports broadcasting and reminisce about Lopez’s favorite moments in Monroe County Sports.

The Keys’ only locally-owned coverage of Monroe County sports.

The Keys’ only locally-owned coverage of Monroe County sports.

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From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.   

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.

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A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.

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APRIL 13: FLORIDA KEYS MEDIA GENERAL MANAGER & ‘VOICE OF THE CONCHS’ RICK LOPEZ

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Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating the Nashville scene and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey. Porter is joined by "Coach" Kristi Creegan (who just so happened to graduate high school with our host). 

Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating the Nashville scene and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey. Porter is joined by "Coach" Kristi Creegan (who just so happened to graduate high school with our host).&nbsp;

Peyton Porter is a rising music star who has already played the Grand Ole Opry, while sharing stages with names like Wille Nelson and Tim McGraw. As her star ascends, Porter visited Key West this past January and took some time on our podcast to discuss road life, navigating Nashville and how her small town Georgia roots keep her grounded throughout the journey.  

In this latest edition of the On The Rock podcast with host Mark Hedden, we speak with artist, illustrator, and writer Edel Rodriguez about his graphic memoir "Worm." It's the story of Edel and his families journey from Cuba to the United States in 1980 during the 1980 Mareil Boatlift. During his career Rodriguez has also illustrated some controversial covers for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Der Spiegel. Rodriguez has also been the subject of an episode of the American Masters series on PBS. An exhibition of his artwork will be on display at the Studios of Key West through January 29, 2026.

In this latest edition of the On The Rock podcast with host Mark Hedden, we speak with artist, illustrator, and writer Edel Rodriguez about his graphic memoir "Worm." It's the story of Edel and his families journey from Cuba to the United States in 1980 during the 1980 Mareil Boatlift. During his career Rodriguez has also illustrated some controversial covers for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Der Spiegel. Rodriguez has also been the subject of an episode of the American Masters series on PBS. An exhibition of his artwork will be on display at the Studios of Key West through January 29, 2026.

On The Rock No 3 - Edel Rodriguez

From Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell- some  of the biggest names in music have come through Key West at Mile 0 Fest. As the "red dirt" festival returns for a seventh year, founder Kyle Carter joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss the festival's magic formula of stars and upcoming talent, including this year's list of mind-blowing artists that features Stephen Wilson Jr, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Shane Smith & The Saints and many more. So buckle up for Mile 0 Fest on Jan 27-31 in Key West and visit www.mile0fest.com for more.  (Pictured: Kyle Carter with Jamie Lin Wilson and Pam Tillis). 

From Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell- some&nbsp; of the biggest names in music have come through Key West at Mile 0 Fest. As the "red dirt" festival returns for a seventh year, founder Kyle Carter joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss the festival's magic formula of stars and upcoming talent, including this year's list of mind-blowing artists that features Stephen Wilson Jr, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Shane Smith &amp; The Saints and many more. So buckle up for Mile 0 Fest on Jan 27-31 in Key West and visit <a href="https://www.mile0fest.com">www.mile0fest.com</a> for more.&nbsp; (Pictured: Kyle Carter with Jamie Lin Wilson and Pam Tillis).&nbsp;

APRIL 13: FLORIDA KEYS MEDIA GENERAL MANAGER & ‘VOICE OF THE CONCHS’ RICK LOPEZ

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