Ep. 3 - Cracker Jacks, Clacking Balls, Ambien Hour & Other Florida Conversations

What happens when two former radio personalities turn on the microphones with absolutely no script, no plan, and no filter?This episode of What the Florida?! goes completely off the rails—in the best possible way.Alan Knight and Trish Murray bounce from childhood memories of Photo Mats, Cracker Jack prizes, and Denny's at 3 a.m. to stories about radio careers, celebrity encounters, old concerts, Ambien adventures, shark attacks, sports heartbreak, and the increasingly strange state of modern society.Along the way, they discuss:• Why today's Cracker Jack prizes are a national disappointment• The biggest NBA comeback and the bet that got away• Growing up with radio, Adam-12, and elevator operators• Concert memories featuring Heart, Don Rickles, and Edwin McCain• Why Alan refuses to park his nice car in South Florida parking lots• Roller coasters, Jaws, and irrational fears• The mystery of the infamous "clacking balls" toy• Why manners seem to be disappearing—and whether they're making a comeback• Shark attacks in Florida waters• The dangers of Ambien Hour phone calls• Why Denny's remains a sacred institution after midnightAs always, the conversation zigzags through nostalgia, current events, personal stories, and the uniquely bizarre moments that make you stop and say:"What the Florida?!"Leave a message, share your stories, and join the conversation. Just don't ask us to stay on topic.