This year’s Spotify Wrapped is locked in place — the listening app stops recording your yearly usage on Oct. 31. But let’s make sure your top podcast breakdown next year is full of local faves.
We’re sharing six Tampa Bay podcasts to add to your rotation:
Florida Matters
WUSF’s weekly news show hosted by Matthew Peddie dives into some of the biggest stories across our area and the state with notable local guests. Think: The back-to-back hurricanes, elections, red tide crisis, and more.
Locked On Bucs, Rays, and Lightning
Talk about a winning trio. Our Friends at Locked On roll out multiple podcasts focused on your favorite Champa Bay sports teams. The hosts break down game previews, trades, and the overall nitty gritty on how the Rays, Bucs, and Lightning are performing.
Tampa Bay Developer Podcast
This one’s for those who like to stay in-the-know on all things real estate, development, industry, and openings — basically our readers to a tee. But the hosts don’t stop there, covering Tampa Bay history, government, and more.
Unlocking Tampa Bay
The folks at Visit Tampa Bay interview fellow travel experts, chefs, local guides, historians, and local makers in this monthly show. Recent guests include Chef Joey Medellin, the Executive Chef of Tampa Bay’s Hillsborough River dining cruise, and the owners of Chill Bros. Scoop Shop. Even better, there’s a video version to watch too.
The Tampa Morgue
We’d be remiss not to highlight one of the shows digging into our robust music scene. This not-so-morbid show discusses topics like metal, punk, rock, TV, and film. Plus, the Tampa Bay and Florida Metal scene now and then.
The Zest
Tampa Bay’s restaurants are part of what makes our slice of the Gulf Coast so special. Dalia Colon brings listeners behind the scenes with episodes on how local restaurants are faring post-hurricanes, interviewing all kinds of local chefs, and how to amp up your home cooking.
