The Dirty Heads return to Key West on Aug. 9 at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater, and we caught up with Jared “Dirty J” Watson on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss their upcoming show. To date, the California-based band has produced eight albums, collaborated across genres with dozens of performers (such as Pat Monahan of Train and Cypress Hill) and created some of the world’s most recognizable hits such as “Lay Me Down,” Vacation,” and “Rescue Me.” Watson gets candid about his creative journey within sobriety, a unique secret about his bandmate and best friend, Duddy, and why their latest album, “Midnight Control," is their best yet. For more on their Key West show, visit thekeywestamp.com.

See Creature is challenging the norms of Nashville as they pioneer and blend country, rock and reggae into Coastal American Alternative Music.  It’s a rare opportunity these days to chat with a band that is on the ascent to stardom — before the average fan has discovered their sound and the blizzard of downloads begins. But that’s just what we did with See Creature on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast this past week. In town for Key West Songwriters Festival, See Creature is composed of three accomplished musicians who are challenging the norms of Nashville and Country Music. Rob Snyder, a Philly native (who has written No. 1 songs for stars like Luke Combs and performed on music’s biggest stages) joined forces with Ryan Nelson and Job Fortner to create a unique fusion that includes rock, reggae and country elements into a Coastal American Alternative genre they may very well be pioneering. Most of all, the three are as fun to chat with as they are to listen to on stage, so join us as we dig in with See Creature to discuss their anticipated new album, their plans to travel the nation and how the three juggle family, careers and friendship along the way.  

Country music’s most unconventional star, Jelly Roll, joins our podcast before headlining the 27th Annual Key West Songwriters' Festival on May 5. The Nashville native discusses his sudden ascent into stardom, his accomplished hip hop roots and his recent takeover at the CMT Music Awards, where he won all three of the categories he was nominated for. And the best part? The famed “Son of a Sinner” — and husband to Bunnie XO — loves sharing fantastic stories from his journey and lightening the mood on a podcast episode you don’t want to miss. 

Brad Bertelli lives in the past, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Widely considered one of the resident history buffs in the Florida Keys, Bertelli joins our podcast to discuss the origins and tales that make the Florida Keys so wildly unique. From Native American encounters and Spanish treasure seekers to American presidents and pirates, Bertelli offers his captivating brand of storytelling to the rich history of the Keys. So join us for a blast into the past with Brad Bertelli, a regular contributor to the Key Weekly Newspapers and one of the few people to (perhaps) ever encounter the elusive Florida Keys Skunk Ape. 

Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his “once in a lifetime experience” flying aboard an F/A-18 Super Hornet with the elite Blue Angels. He and our host, Britt Myers, were recently selected by the Blue Angels to take a 45-minute flight that included flying the speed of sound, maneuvers that pressed over 7 G’s of force against their bodies and inverted spins that tested their consciousness. Key West Weekly editor, Mandy Miles, co-hosts this episode and recounts her own experience aboard a Blue Angels jet back in 2006. So come take a ride with Chief Sean Brandenburg and discover why he's one of the most beloved public figures in all of the Florida Keys. 

Robert Wyland, known to millions simply as Wyland, is one of the most renowned and recognized artists and conservationists on the globe. He joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his love for the Florida Keys, his Whaling Wall murals seen around the world and the 45th anniversary of Wyland Galleries. USA Today called him the “Marine Michelangelo” and during his career an estimated 1 billion people have seen his artwork on an annual basis. But for us in the Keys, he’s a guy who regularly shows up and gives back to the community, which is why we hope you enjoy a few minutes with one of our favorites. 

Famed "Peanuts" artist Tom Everhart, who continued the work of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast as he prepares for his show and appearances at Ocean Blue Galleries, 109 Duval St. in Key West on March 10 & 11. Everhart discuses his tutelage and enduring friendship with Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, who approved Everhart as the only artist legally authorized to use the cartoonist's subject matter to create fine art. Everhart also recalls a conversation with Andy Warhol that persuaded him to seize the opportunity to work with Schulz, and reveals how his battle with — and victory over — stage 4 colon and liver cancer changed his perspective on art and life over 30 years ago. 

Kirby Myers joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss her popular column in the Keys Weekly on sobriety and how her personal journey has led to a path of spiritual and physical happiness. Kirby is the wife of our host, Britt Myers, and the two discuss the dynamics of her sobriety in their marriage, along with how her choice to write and speak openly on the topic has reshaped how she and many others view the stigma around the term “alcoholic.”  Kirby is the owner of Kirby’s Closet in Key West and a regular contributor to the Keys Weekly Newspapers.

Kyle Carter joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to explain how he and his team are pulling off the impossible task of producing three major music festivals in three weeks, with over 150 bands and names that include Styx, Tesla, Clint Black, Pat Green, Sara Evans, The Oakridge Boys and many more. From RokIsland Fest, Mile 0 Fest and Key Western Fest — tickets are on sale now with RokIsland Fest kicking off on Jan 17. Kyle also revisits his success with the biggest names in music throughout his career and his place in helping to make Key West one of the top live music destinations in the world.

People talk about changing the world every day, but some actually make the mission a lifelong journey. The last time we spoke with author, professor and philanthropist Alex Counts on the Keys Weekly Podcast, we discussed his book, "When in Doubt. Ask for More: And 213 Other Life and Career Lessons for Mission-Driven Leaders.” During his most recent visit, Counts discusses his book, "Small Loans Big Dreams,” which shares intimate stories about how microfinance and the Grameen Bank have changed the lives of impoverished women and their families in America and across the globe. Counts discusses why we should rethink how the world approaches loans and how his microfinance approach, created by his mentor Muhammad Yunus, applies practical life tools and valuable lessons, in addition to the loans, to change the trajectory of poverty. 

Andy Siegal was hired in 1994 to coach the Key West Conchs’ football team. At just 24 years old, he was the youngest head football coach in the state. Taking the team to the postseason in both of his years coaching, his career since Key West has spanned across many high schools, universities and consulting positions. Listen as coach Sean McDonald catches up with Siegal to talk about his foray into the coaching world, his fondest memories of Key West, including a district championship, and his plans for a new sports-themed restaurant, “Coach’s Championship Grill.”

You might not recognize the name Danny Clinch, but you've seen his work. Some of the most iconic photo shoots in music, from album covers to documentaries, have been captured by the imaginative eye of Clinch and his camera. From Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks to Neil Young, Elvis Costello and Steve Martin, Clinch is the artist stars request to capture and document their moments in time and in musical history.  Clinch will be in Key West on Dec. 1, taking part in the COAST is Clear Music Festival, where he will showcase a photography exhibit at the Tropic Cinema, followed by a screening of his documentary, “A Tuba to Cuba,’  which follows the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (who will perform later that evening at the San Carlos Institute) through an unforgettable journey to Cuba. The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and Britt Myers caught up with Clinch before his arrival, discussing his relationship with Springsteen, how (Imaybe) he is still starstruck by Bob Dylan and why you might be surprised to hear the details of a particular photoshoot with Tupac  Shakur. For more on the COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival and tickets visit: coastisclearfest.com.

In the latest edition of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast we are joined by legendary Key West High baseball coach Ralph Henriquez. During his 17 years at KWHS, Henriquez has won over 538 games, along with three state titles. His Conch baseball teams have been ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation under his tenure and over 120 of his players have signed college scholarships, with 11 of his student athletes drafted into the pros straight out of high school. Henriquez discusses his coaching stints with the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees systems and is joined by Scott Atwell as we chat about what it takes to build a winning culture, the expectations that come with winning in a baseball town—and a moving tribute to the late, legendary pitcher, Bruce Sutter. 

Warren Haynes is widely considered one of the greatest live performers to ever command a stage. And on Oct. 18, Haynes and his band, Government Mule, will play the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West.  Haynes’ career includes stints with the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead and dozens of collaborations with legendary names across the music spectrum, along with almost three decades of Government Mule projects and solo work.  The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast recently caught up with the Grammy-winning artist. The discussion ranges from his earlier years, including his first-ever live gig with Gregg Allman on Duval Street, to which artists Haynes believes will carry the guitar hero torch into the next generations of music.

Key West natives, also known as “Conchs,” are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. Many Conchs share ancestry from various regions of Europe and North America, yet most migrated by way of the Bahamas in the early 1800s for the thriving agriculture, fishing and sponging trade around Key West. Today, many locals (or Conchs) remain in Key West with shared attributes and traits that include hard work, craftsmanship, generosity and a “family first” approach above all else. Conch attributes are often distinguishable at first glance. They share a unique accent that many describe as a "mix of Cajun and Northeastern dialect." Conchs are typically history lovers and adept storytellers, serving as the scribes of local maritime mythology and remarkable tales of old Key West. In this edition of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast, we celebrate Pat Labrada, born and raised in Key West and a respected Conch who has impacted many generations of Key West men and women through his service as a teacher and football coach. The Key West High School grad earned an Arts degree from Bethany College, but remained in Key West throughout his early adult life, serving 8 years on the Monroe County School Board, past President of the Rotary Club of Key West, past chairman of the Military Affairs Committee and currently serves as an elected official on the Key West Utility Board. Labrada has worked in the local mortgage industry for over three decades, but his proudest accolades are centered around his family and faith. Labrada is a parishioner of St Mary’s Star of the Sea and he and his wife Terri have three children and six grandchildren.  Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

John Picco's pedigree in naval aviation includes over 3,000 flight hours, 800 carrier landings and 80 combat missions. Oh, and did we mention the Navy Wings of Gold recipient also graduated from Top Gun in 2000? So who better to join the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast just as "Top Gun: Maverick" becomes the summer blockbuster. Host Britt Myers and guest John Picco give listeners an inside look at the real Top Gun school and pilots, while Picco offers comparisons between the movies and the real thing.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Alex Counts had a world of opportunity awaiting him after graduating from Cornell University. Yet he made the choice to travel the globe with an agenda to change the world. While spending over a decade in Bangladesh, Counts played a critical role in the global microcredit movement, which he utilized as an essential tool to battle world poverty. In addition, he established the Grameen Foundation, which grew to become a leading international humanitarian organization, with the support of his mentor, Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Today, Counts is a professor at the University of Maryland and continues to share his leadership and philanthropic experiences with local leaders, including nonprofits and boards across the world. Counts, who has been published in The Washington Post, The Miami Herald and many other national publications, joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his latest book, “When In Doubt Ask For More: And 213 Other Life & Career Lessons for the Mission-Driven Leader.” Whether you are new to boards or have years of fundraising involvement, we promise Counts’ motivating approach and decades of shared experiences have the power to inspire you or your organization. 

Musician Nick Norman Doesn’t Fit in a Box…And He’s Just Fine With That.  From record deals, fatherhood and establishing his own identity as an artist—Nick Norman is loving the ride.  Listen now to his self-titled, debut album and check out his upcoming performances at Key West Songwriters Festival and on The Porch Tour.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Musical superstar Adam Lambert joins us on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Once known for his American Idol fame, Lambert has since become one of the most celebrated artists and stage performers on the globe. He's now touring with QUEEN on lead vocals, and on April 28, the Grammy-nominated star will bring his voice, talent & showmanship to Key West's Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Before his arrival in the Southernmost City, Adam chats with podcast host Britt Myers about his fondest American Idol memories, what touring with QUEEN has meant to him and how he stays grounded while using his meteoric rise and popularity for philanthropic causes. Join Adam Lambert on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and find limited tickets (as they remain) at thekeywestamp.com.     📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Join a special Florida Keys Weekly Show as we chat with chef Paul Wahlberg. Paul discusses his love of family (including his two lesser-known little brothers, Donnie and Mark), the family experience he has created at Wahlburgers across the globe and why he loves the Wahlburgers Key West location along the historic harbor walk. During his trip to Key West, Paul emphasized the restaurant’s mission to be a part of the communities they serve and he talks about why the famed burger franchise is so much more than just tasty beef and buns. True to form, even with the notoriety his family name and reality television has created, the famed chef remains humble and accessible…so join us here and enjoy! 📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

John Feinstein, one of the most celebrated sports writers in modern history and author of "A Season on the Brink," joins The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his most recent book, "Raise a Fist, Take a Knee.” Feinstein, who eloquently and unapologetically examines racial inequality in sports, interviewed dozens of the most recognized coaches and players to shed a timely light on the outdated ideologies that continue to exist. In addition, he reflects on his own relationships with Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and the late, legendary John Thompson of the Georgetown Hoyas, who was the first African-American head coach to win a college basketball national championship. Feinstein is the author of 44 books and has worked as a columnist for Sporting News, Golf Digest and the Washington Post. He also has provided commentary for The Jim Rome Show, The Golf Channel and many other major media outlets.  Join Britt Myers and Josh Mothner as they host John Feinstein on the latest episode of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast.   

Colonel Abraham (Abe) Conn joins the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast to discuss his perspective on the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. To name just a handful of Colonel Conn’s accomplishments during his service in the United States Army, he received the Bronze Star Medal 2nd Award, Meritorious Service 2nd Award, Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As the youngest U.S. Army colonel in the history of Florida, Conn completed three, one-year deployments to Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition, Conn retired as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration and resides in the Florida Keys with his wife Mindy and their children, Emily and Joshua.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters  

Who’s the greatest player to not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame? We believe it’s former pitching great, Tommy John, so we asked him about that and other topics on the latest Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Tommy shares his thoughts on baseball’s steroid era, what it was like to pitch in three different decades in the majors and what he said to Mark McGwire that led to a confrontation outside of a team bus. All this and more with the one and only Tommy John on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters    

This week on the Florida Keys Weekly Show we chat with Brandon Adams, the host of Dawg Nation, which boats hundreds of thousands of followers on a daily basis. Today, Dawg Nation is one of the most popular college football podcasts in the nation, where Adams is widely considered one of the premier voices for the University of Georgia Football. We discuss ESPN opening the National Championship game using one of Adams’ sound bites, UGA’s first title in over forty years and why the University of Florida and Bulldog football remains one of the greatest rivalries in sports—and much more. 📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Kevin Martin, a multi-platinum musician, is the frontman of Candlebox, a Seattle-based rock band whose chart-topping self-titled debut album has been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA. With singles like “Far Behind,” “You” and “Cover Me,” the album launched a 30-year career that has seen the band release seven studio albums, continuing with their 2021 record “Wolves.”   The band has unique ties to the Keys, as they filmed the music video for their single “Understanding” both above and below the waters of Marathon with legendary director Gus Van Sant in 1995. Next month, Martin will return to the Keys for the first time since the shoot as he performs an acoustic set at the Key West Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 22.    Ahead of the show, Martin was kind enough to call in for an episode of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and reminisce about his time in Marathon, Candlebox’s beginnings, and his thoughts on the music industry today.   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

On the eve of a new year, we caught up with the world-renowned Gary Marion — known to most of the world as, “Sushi.” And while other Key West cultural pioneers have blazed trails, it is Sushi who is one of the most recognized drag queens on the globe. Yet long before her annual Key West shoe drop was a regular fixture on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live countdown with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, the iconic Sushi endured childhood hardships, experienced a unique life of travel and found the love of her life in America’s Southernmost City.  In the latest Florida Keys Weekly Podcast, Britt and Kirby Myers touch base with Sushi on a range of topics  like the secret behind "the tuck” to the amazing bond among the drag queen community, which has shaped Key West as we know it today. In a rare full-access interview with the icon, join us as we laugh and cry with the one and only Sushi.    📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

This week Britt Myers sat down with the legendary Mark Hedden. Mark is a photographer, writer, and semi-professional birdwatcher. He has lived in Key West for more than 25 years and may no longer be employable in the real world. He is also executive director of the Florida Keys Audubon Society. Connect with Mark Instagram @MarkHedden Website MarkHedden.com Florida Keys Audobon Society Website KeysAudubon.org Florida Keys Audobon Society Facebook @FloridaKeysAudubon 📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

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Keys local Scott "The Flash" Atwell joins Britt Myers to talk Jimmy Buffett, Florida State Football, and the origin of his nickname. Read More 📖    Buffett Backstories: Fifty Years, Fifty Songs   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters    

The Black Pumas are performing in Key West on Dec 4 at the COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival. We caught up with Eric and Adrian on their European tour to discuss everything from that memorable "Celebrating America" performance to their meteoric rise to stardom, which includes four Grammy nominations in the past two years. Special thanks to our friends at COAST and Key West Art & Historical Society. Tickets: coastisclearfest.com    📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

After 20 years, Oliver Wood is returning to Key West to perform at the Key West Theater on November 12th with The Wood Brothers. Keys Weekly got to talk to him about their southern influences and creative approach to arrangement and percussion that sets the trio apart.    📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

The legendary Derek Trucks joins us this week on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Derek talks about the last time he was in Key West, performing as a nine year old at Sloppy Joe’s…and finally explains the viral video of he, Eddie Vedder and Bill Murray after a Chicago Cubs game. The Tedeschi Trucks band will perform Nov 14th at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater.   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

"Our Guy" Nick Norman Talks Music & More with Michael J Kirk & Britt Myers   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Tony Falcone (aka The Godfather), one of the original founders of Fantasy Fest in Key West, joins Britt Myers and Michael Kirk on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast as they discuss the origins of the festival and why the event was essential to the Key West we know today. Also, Falcone revisits encounters with Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and Bob Marley in the Southernmost City—and recalls how he and his partner took an idea for retail sales and turned Fast Buck Freddie’s into an iconic Key West locale.  📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters  

Key West Weekly Editor Mandy Miles joins the show to discuss the latest Florida Keys news, including the peculiar timing around cruise ship compromise discussions. And local Keys politico Josh Mothner weighs in on John Gruden’s leaked emails, the state of today’s media, affordable housing in the Keys and a few book recommendations for your weekend.    📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Yes, Canada has their own Thanksgiving and this week on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast we found two actual Canadians to discuss the holiday, why Canadians are so polite, and all things (from musicians to movies) Canada. Join Britt Myers, Michael Kirk, and Joe Mitchell—and yes, movies like Strange Brew and Canadian Bacon are discussed—on The Florida Keys Weekly Podcast!   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Kyle Carter Talks Mile 0 Fest & Red Dirt Music with Britt Myers & Michael J Kirk   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

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“This is the safest it’s ever been,” he said. “Crime still exists. But overall, this is one of the safest places to live, work and play.” - Sheriff Rick Ramsay  Ramsay talks about his goals for Monroe County and the community policing approach among the men and women who patrol the streets and neighborhoods. Throughout the year, deputies will take part in community cleanups, interact with youth at local schools, and volunteer at events.   📰 Stay up to date with the Florida Keys only locally owned newspaper at www.KeysWeekly.com with the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. #LocalMediaMatters

Keys Weekly Publisher Britt Myers speaks with Key West Weekly Editor Mandy Miles about the Breaking Story of the Northside Condo's potentially being condemed.

"This creative energy that's coming through me right now is out of control. It's like, I don't sleep." Michael J Kirk discusses his newest project the Matt Asher show which harnesses the creative energy that is Key West. 

Britt Myers and Mandy Miles of the Keys Weekly Newspapers discuss recent events including their coverage of the US exit from Afghanistan and the most recent status of local events including Fantasy Fest. 

Coming soon.  From Keys Weekly Newspapers and www.keysweekly.com, Britt Myers brings you the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast.  Subscribe now!  Heard each week on WKWF radio 1600AM and 103.3 FM and WKEY - NRG - The Beat of the Keys 93.7 FM.