Florida Keys Film Commissioner Chad Newman joins Gwen to talk about Hollywood's long-term relationship with the Keys.  

The much-anticipated Bad Monkey, based on the Carl Hiaasen novel, was shot in Key West. Starring Vince Vaughn and produced by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), the 10-episode comedy series premieres Aug. 14 on Apple TV.

Key West Side Tracks is produced by the Keys Weekly Newspapers, a locally owned and operated news organization with the largest print circulation in the Keys. 

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Florida Keys <a href="https://filmkeys.com/">Film Commissioner</a> Chad Newman joins Gwen to talk about Hollywood's long-term relationship with the Keys.  
The much-anticipated <a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/05/apples-comedy-bad-monkey-starring-and-executive-produced-by-vince-vaughn-and-hailing-from-award-winning-executive-producer-bill-lawrence-to-make-global-debut-on-august-14-2024/">Bad Monkey</a>, based on the Carl Hiaasen novel, was shot in Key West. Starring Vince Vaughn and produced by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), the 10-episode comedy series premieres Aug. 14 on Apple TV.
Key West Side Tracks is produced by the <a href="keysweekly.com">Keys Weekly Newspapers</a>, a locally owned and operated news organization with the largest print circulation in the Keys. 
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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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Key West Side Tracks is a weekly podcast hosted by Gwen Filosa, digital editor at Keys Weekly Newspapers in Key West, Florida. Gwen's wide-ranging guest list includes musicians, comedians, scholars, artists and assorted Key West characters. 

Key West Side Tracks is a weekly podcast hosted by Gwen Filosa, digital editor at Keys Weekly Newspapers in Key West, Florida. Gwen's wide-ranging guest list includes musicians, comedians, scholars, artists and assorted Key West characters.

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A weekly look into life in the Florida Keys.

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Bad Monkey, Bloodline and Hollywood's love for the Keys with Florida Keys Film Commissioner Chad Newman

Director Noah Salzman and actor Germain Arroyo join Gwen to talk about their film 'Clocked' (2023), the story of Adolfo, an 18-year-old Puerto Rican boxer who fears being accepted as transgender by his conservative Catholic family.

'Clocked,' at its heart a sweet film about family ties and self-acceptance, has made the film festival rounds, including in Key West, Miami and Sedona, to rave reviews. Salzman said they're now looking for a distributor to release the film to the public. 

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Photo: Writer-director Noah Salzman, Germain Arroyo and Danell Leyva on the set of Clocked. Clocked photo

Director Noah Salzman and actor Germain Arroyo join Gwen to talk about their film '<a href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/noah-salzmans-clocked-has-its-east-coast-premiere-at-outshine-film-festival-in-miami-16844403">Clocked' (2023)</a>, the story of Adolfo, an 18-year-old Puerto Rican boxer who fears being accepted as transgender by his conservative Catholic family.
'Clocked,' at its heart a sweet film about family ties and self-acceptance, has made the film festival rounds, including in Key West, Miami and Sedona, to rave reviews. Salzman said they're now looking for a distributor to release the film to the public. 
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Photo: Writer-director Noah Salzman, Germain Arroyo and Danell Leyva on the set of Clocked. Clocked photo

Writer-director Noah Salzman and actor Germain Arroyo talk about 'Clocked'

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The Bubbas are back, and it's time to nominate your favorite Key West restaurants, bars, businesses, musicians, artists, attractions and community notables for the 11th annual people's choice awards. 

On this episode, publisher Britt Myers, Key West Weekly editor Mandy Miles and advertising director Stephanie Mitchell answer readers' questions about the nominating process. 

Nominations are open online through June 16. You can make your picks once per day on keysweekly.com. Only an email address is needed to take part. 

Since its inception, more than 1,000 winners have been crowned in nearly 100 categories, and more than $175,000 has been raised for local nonprofits.

This year’s nonprofit recipient is Wesley House Family Services.'

Follow Keys Weekly on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for updates on the Bubbas and to ask us any questions about nominations and voting. 

<a href="https://keysweekly.com/42/the-bubba-awards-are-back-nominate-your-favorites-may-30-june-16-at-keysweekly-com/">The Bubbas </a>are back, and it's time to nominate your favorite Key West restaurants, bars, businesses, musicians, artists, attractions and community notables for the 11th annual people's choice awards. 
On this episode, publisher Britt Myers, Key West Weekly editor Mandy Miles and advertising director Stephanie Mitchell answer readers' questions about <a href="https://keysweekly.com/bubbas24/#//">the nominating</a> process. 
<a href="https://keysweekly.com/bubbas24/#//">Nominations are open online </a>through June 16. You can make your picks once per day on <a href="https://keysweekly.com/bubbas24/#//">keysweekly.com</a>. Only an email address is needed to take part. 
Since its inception, more than 1,000 winners have been crowned in nearly 100 categories, and more than $175,000 has been raised for local nonprofits.
This year’s nonprofit recipient is <a href="https://www.wesleyhouse.org/">Wesley House Family Services</a>.'
Follow Keys Weekly on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for updates on the Bubbas and to ask us any questions about nominations and voting.

The 2024 Bubba Awards: Everything you need to know about nominations

Paul Menta is a chef, a rum distiller, a competitive kite-boarder and the guy who put together a second-line parade in memory of Jimmy Buffett within 16 hours of the announcement that the legendary singer-songwriter had died Sept. 1, 2023. 

Now, Paul is among the Key West locals starring in the season premiere of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, which airs May 27 at 9 p.m. on the National Geographic Channel. Paul joined Gwen to talk about how he did battle with celebrity chef Ramsay in a final cooking showdown. 

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Paul Menta is a chef, a rum distiller, a competitive kite-boarder and the guy who put together a second-line parade in memory of Jimmy Buffett within 16 hours of the announcement that the legendary singer-songwriter had died Sept. 1, 2023. 
Now, Paul is among the Key West locals starring in the season premiere of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, which airs May 27 at 9 p.m. on the National Geographic Channel. Paul joined Gwen to talk about how he did battle with celebrity chef Ramsay in a final cooking showdown. 
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Paul Menta guest stars in the season premiere of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

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Bad Monkey, Bloodline and Hollywood's love for the Keys with Florida Keys Film Commissioner Chad Newman

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