We're back! After a slightly longer hiatus than expected Ernest, Becca, and Chris come together in person for the first time in over a year for a "just three of us" edition of Dishonorable Mention.*0:12: We open with Governor Desantis requestin

Minisode: #GaetzGate

Apr 8th, 2021 17m 59s

History rarely repeats itself, but its echoes never go away. We revisit a previous podcast that discusses a Twitter battle between co-host and State Representative Chris Latvala and Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz in which Gaetz tweeted negative

82 Biden's First Month, Desantis' Future, and Polititainment

Feb 26th, 2021 1h 9m

0:12: We open discussing President Biden’s first month in office. 14:28: Session resumes in Tallahassee, what forthcoming bills are we looking at?25:12: We pivot to the pandemic and Florida’s covid response and current situation under Ron DeSan

81 The Becca and Chris Show! Featuring Special Guest Katie Blaxberg

Jan 24th, 2021 48m

0:12: Ernest and Karla are on assignment so we welcome Katie Blaxberg to the pod! Let’s talk about the inauguration and how reaching across the aisle and being bi-partisan is important to successful public service.24:34: Let’s discuss some stat

80 Insurrection, the GOP's Future, and Super Bowl Talk with Special Guest Claire Lessinger

Jan 15th, 2021 1h 8m

0:12 It’s been a week after the insurrection on the nation’s capitol. The hosts discuss their outlook over the fallout.19:57: What does the future hold for the GOP?29:33: Tampa Sports Authority VP of Events and COO of the Super Bowl Host Commit

79 Assault on the Capitol: What Happened And Where Do We Go From Here? With Guest Tia Mitchell

Jan 8th, 2021 1h 9m

0:12: The AJC's Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins the pod! We start with our initial reactions on what happened at the Nation’s Capitol. 5:14: Tia explains her story being in the House Chamber when the rioters breached the Capitol, ke

78 DM's 15 Most Intriguing People in Tampa & Nationally

Dec 30th, 2020 1h 10m

0:00: We discuss our 15 most intriguing people of Tampa in 2020.33:22: We discuss our 15 most intriguing people nationally in 2020.1:03:47: We close with some quick reflections on 2020.

77 The Facebook Livecast with Special Guests Steve Contorno & Adam Arnegger

Dec 17th, 2020 1h 11m

0:12: We welcome TB Times Political Editor Steve Contorno to the pod where we’ve got Georgia on our minds! We discuss Stacey Abrams, Georgia shifting blue, and the Senate run-offs. What has the Democratic Party done successfully in Georgia that

76 Local and National Politics, USF, and Holiday Music

Nov 20th, 2020 1h 14m

0:12: We open by discussing Speaker Chris Sprowls’ speech on what he hopes to accomplish in the 2021 session and if the legislature should meet for a special session. 16:33: We turn to national news and President Trump’s continual calls of elec

75 The Election Week Edition Part 2 with Special Guest Jessa Moore

Nov 12th, 2020 55m 7s

0:12: Jessa Moore from Jessa Moore Media joins the pod! We discuss President Trump refusing to concede the presidency amid allegations of election fraud and what this means. 22:26: The hosts discuss why the down-ballot Deomcrats weren’t as succ

74 The Election Week Edition

Nov 6th, 2020 1h 19m

truly this divided as a nation? Also congrats to Chris on re-election!30:49: Democrats didn’t fare well in Florida, but the Amendment to raise the minimum wage passed. What’s the correlation? What’s next for the Democratic Party of Florida?43:1

73 The Florida Constituional Amendments Explained featuring special guest Kirby Wilson

Oct 23rd, 2020 44m 39s

0:00: We welcome Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Correspondent Kirby Wilson to the pod! He explains the six proposed constitutional amendments on this year's ballot in Florida. 34:50: Floridaman story! The #1 song on our guest's 14th birthday! Shou

72 SCOTUS hearings, campaigning in FL, and the four people in history you'd have dinner with

Oct 14th, 2020 55m 44s

0:12: The hosts discuss Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS nomination hearings, what we think will happen, and what this means for both parties going forward.20:12: President Trump has been campaigning in Florida this week. Is the I-4 corridor even mor

71 Presidential Debates, Reopening Florida, and Stanley Cup Champs

Oct 2nd, 2020 1h 16m

0:12: The hosts discuss the first debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden. 17:29: The hosts react on Trump’s lack of denouncing white supremacy during the debate and race relations in the U.S. 39:46: Governor Desantis opens the

70 RBG, a country divided, and polititainment

Sep 25th, 2020 1h 4m

0:00: The hosts open by talking about the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the subsequent debates of bringing another Supreme Court justice nomination to the senate prior to the presidential election. The hosts also debate

69 Chris is back! Covid-19 and Election Season

Sep 18th, 2020 1h

Chris Latvala is back and we couldn't be happier! 0:00 Chris talks about his last two weeks with Covid-19. 10:28: Why is this virus so politicized? 20:57: We discuss free speech and the media. Should there be consequences for your speech?32:47:

68 University Spikes, Florida Primaries, and the DNC

Aug 20th, 2020 43m 3s

0:12: It’s move-in time across the country for Colleges and Universities, our hosts discuss what will happen with students living on (and off) campus in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic.6:24: It’s #PrimarySZN in Florida and the votes are in.

67 Kamala Harris, College Football, and Education with Special Guest Ed Narain

Aug 13th, 2020 1h 3m

**We experienced some technical issues with Becca’s audio**0:00: Ed Narain joins the pod! We open discussing Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his VP candidate.24:14: Maya Rudolph benefits from the selection for sure! Who should

66 Polititainment with Special Guest Cyn Epler

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 22m

1:02: It’s friend of the pod, newly re-elected Mayor of Largo Woody Brown’s birthday! And we discuss other local political news.10:03: We discuss elections and divulge into some old fashioned polititainment. 20:54: Cyn Epler joins the pod! We d

65 Baseball's Back, Campagin Ads, and Elections

Jul 30th, 2020 1h 9m

0:00: Why are so many people posting invalid conspiracy theories in today’s society? 9:59: Baseball is back! But for how long? Is an outbreak in the Marlins clubhouse going to jeopardize the MLB season?18:34: The hosts discuss the latest campai

64 Schools, COVID-19 and Sports Media with Special Guest Adam Arnegger

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 29m

0:00: We open talking about education and the delayed start time of in-person classes. 14:04: Tommy Tuberville wins his primary over Jeff Sessions. War Eagle? Will football allegiances dictate the election in Alabama? And middletro! 23:41: AOC

63 Masks, Squirrels, and Shake Your Bushy Tail

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 6m

0:06:The hosts open by talking about what’s happened the past week in their lives. Plus, DIY and scrapbooking?! 16:37:Why do we need a mask mandate? Why can’t people just wear a mask? The hosts discuss some folks’ differing opinions and how we

62 Disney Challenges and more with Special Guest UCFKent

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 5m

0:00: We open talking about what we love, some classic polititainment!8:32: Long time friend UCFKent joins the pod! We talk politics, Disney challenges, and his friendship with Chris.34:03: Is a messy car a dealbreaker for a prospective date? A

61 Survivors Speak-Out, Covid-19 Spikes, and Pop Culture

Jul 2nd, 2020 1h 12m

0:00: We open discussing survivors of sexual assault and rape from the USF Greek System telling their stories on Twitter over the last week. How has this systematically persisted for decades, what can be done legislatively, and what can we do t

60 Polititainment and Presidential Elections With Special Guest Steve Schale

Jun 25th, 2020 54m 29s

0:00: We open with some old fashioned polititainment! 6:58: Is it possible to go too far in looking at history through the lens of today? We talk about the removal of certain statues and symbols across the nation. 11:27: Florida man and overall