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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 49 MIN

Space Launch Fallout, Florida’s Wildest Politician & Firefly Season Begins | Palm and Pine Podcast LiveStream Edition!

from Palm and Pine Podcast · host Steve Barlow, Doug Barlow

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another live episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, where the boys of Old Florida gather around the virtual campfire and talk about everything from rockets and politics to wildlife and fireflies.This episode comes straight from our Saturday morning livestream on our Rumble channel, where listeners join in live with questions, comments, and good Old Florida conversation. You can catch the show every Saturday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern, so make sure to subscribe and jump in the chat.On today’s episode:🚀 Professor Barlow breaks down peer-reviewed research on space launches and explains just how much material actually gets blasted into the stratosphere every time a rocket leaves Earth. What does it mean for the atmosphere and environment? The numbers might surprise you.🐊 We introduce what may be the most “Florida Man” politician in the entire state of Florida. If you think you’ve seen wild politics before, wait until you hear about this character.🦉 Wildlife biologist Steve mimics bird calls live to teach listeners how to distinguish the haunting nighttime calls of two iconic Southern birds: the Whip-poor-will and the Chuck-will’s-widow. Once you learn the difference, you’ll never hear the woods at night the same way again.✨ And of course, the boys celebrate the official start of lightning bug (firefly) season, one of the most magical signs that spring has arrived in the pine woods and backroads of Old Florida.If you love Florida culture, wildlife, strange news, and real conversations from native Florida crackers, this episode is for you.👉 Join the Palm and Pine Podcast LIVE every Saturday🕚 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern📺 Streaming on RumbleJump in the chat, ask questions, and be part of the show.Welcome to Old Florida. Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another live episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, where the boys of Old Florida gather around the virtual campfire and talk about everything from rockets and politics to wildlife and fireflies. This episode comes straight from our Saturday morning livestream on our Rumble channel, where listeners join in live with questions, comments, and good Old Florida conversation. You can catch the show every Saturday from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern, so make sure to s...

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