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Overheard Orlando

by Stephen Adam Ricardo

A podcast about picking Orlando brains and talking about the things that make life, life. Through sincerity and personal philosophy, let's translate thoughts and emotion into spoken word. Meet a local Orlando artist or make a new friend without having to take your headphones off. Walk for twenty minutes in someone's shoes all while driving home from work.

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Episodes

  1. Stephen Versus Alcohol

    In this episode I share the reasoning behind the personal decision to completely cut alcohol out of my life. The hope being to inspire you to look at the things in life you could or should be doing without. It starts with acknowledgment.

  2. Her Ethereal Shapes with Emory Alvarado

    In honor of Pride month, Overheard Orlando makes a return to form highlighting local trans artist Emory Alvarado. Though she has seen much success, we'll delve into the path that got her there via love letters to the past and trials of self-actualization. In this mega-episode, Emory speaks on the...

  3. Water, Light, and Plein Air Featuring Tom Sadler

    In the inaugural episode of Overheard Orlando's return, I sit to chat with local Orlando artist Tom Sadler about the centuries old technique of Plein Air painting. Like the French Impressionists before him, Tom has a penchant for nature and seeks out the pristine areas of Florida yet to be…

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  4. Through the Looking Glass with Matt Keller Lehman

    I sit with local photographer Matt Keller Lehman on a bright Orlando morning to discuss the people we meet who drive and inspire creation within the creative mind. Surrounded by a city in motion, we'll say farewell to a tumultuous year with new hopes for the year to come.

  5. Syllabus III: Reunion

    An update on the goings on of my life, and some new concepts and ideas for Overheard Orlando going forward. A reunion can take many forms and can even occur within oneself; reuniting all the aspects of one's persona.

  6. Fear is the Mind Killer

    Halloween may have come and gone but our true fears inside us all stay with us year round. With contributions from two Orlando women who share their own personal fears, I'll discuss what it means to live with this sometimes debilitating part of the human condition.

  7. Pained Expressions with Dylan Suggs

    Local musical artist Dylan Suggs (aka Conley) seeks a path of emotional expression and vulnerability as a way to bolster both his personal life and his musical career. As anyone who has left behind a life of emotional suppression for freer pastures knows, this path is rife with challenges and...

  8. Paradigm Shift with Kelly Baysinger

    Whether physical, mental, or emotional, oftentimes adversity originates from within. For local artist/model/actress Kelly Baysinger this came in the form of a life changing and perilous adolescent spinal surgery for her inherited scoliosis and some good old fashioned depression. We'll get into…

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  9. In Boiling Water

    I briefly dive into one of my favorite philosophical metaphors, all whist touting the dangers of becoming like the frog in a pot of boiling water.

  10. Birthright with Steven Archer

    The concept of home is a major part of the lives and development of most people at some point or another. I sit with writer and visual artist Steven Archer as he reckons with a home he once sought to escape, a deeply rooted neighborhood in south Florida, and a home he's never been to, the vast…

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  11. Death Becomes You Ft. Simon Nash

    One of the very few universal experiences amongst all people is death, inherently making the topic itself an undying cliche. Orlando Weekly's Best Comedian nominee Simon Nash will take us on a tangent of life, death, and the spaces in between.

  12. Like Nothing Happened with Caitlyn Weesner

    Aspiring model and newlywed Caitlyn Weesner shares her story of living with anxiety and panic disorder. Caitlyn tells of anxiety's far reach into her career, her love life, and her personal philosophy with myself providing relatable commentary.

  13. Absurd World with Paulaidan Minerva

    I join my friend Paulaidan in his home to discuss just what it means to be an artist in this absurd world. Down the rabbit hole and into a world of Paulaidan's own creation, absurdity is abound and inspiration can be drawn from the fringes of reality. We'll also discuss pandemic adaptation...

  14. The City Beautiful with Brett Tachi

    I chat remotely with local artist Brett Tachi about her dreams for our fair city and its illustrious art scene. We'll discuss her love for murals and how she circumvents social anxiety to remain a part of Orlando's rich artistic community.

  15. Reasons for Creation with Ryan Price

    In Overheard's eleventh installment, I'm joined by Orlando artist Ryan Price to discuss just how the seeds of creation come to reality within his own mind. One such creation, Ryan's own 99¢ Zine, comes at a time where a lack of in person art galleries and showings leaves many artists completely...

  16. Free Energy

    "Freedom and free will, has always been a hotly debated topic in philosophy long before the land of the "free" was even in a sparkle in the colonists' eye. Just this year, we've seen a nation embroiled in a battle over freedom. Be it the freedom to consume goods and services or the freedom to...

  17. Syllabus II: The Age of New Sincerity

    A refresher course on the whats and whys of Overheard Orlando. I'll discuss the current direction of the podcast as well as why every one of us is a philosopher, even if you've never delved into the subject at length. In a world that has left many of us crestfallen, empathy and sincerity is the key.

  18. This is Tyla's View with Tyla Harrington

    Queen of all trades, Tyla Harrington talks successes and set backs one year after saying goodbye to the 9 to 5 for good. We'll discuss the ever elusive secret of striking balance between expression and entrepreneurialism and the importance of paying yourself. I proudly welcome to the Overheard...

  19. Reversal

    In another light hearted Fifth Sunday Bonus episode newcomer to the Overheard Orlando team, photographer and videographer Tyla Harrington, conducts an interview on me. We'll reveal our favorite Orlando eateries, what TV currently has us captivated, and more.

  20. The Test of Time

    Is time a manmade concept or simply a part of natural law? I'll scratch the surface of this deep philosophical concept. Through personal experience, I'll discuss how time, often lauded as a healer, can become your own worst enemy if things are left under rug swept.

  21. Creating Community with Omar Ramo

    The importance of a supportive and tight knit community cannot be overstated. I sit with Omar Ramo to discuss his place in both the Orlando art community, as well as the LGBT community. Using his artistic merit, Omar takes on the challenges of mental health and even manages to get a mention in...

  22. Love's Design with Danielle Budd

    Someone's presence (or absence) can change the air of a space just as much as much as any captivating curio. Guru of all things aesthetic, Danielle Budd joins me in discussing love and design. We'll talk the art of effective compromise and how to take a personal inventory not just of the things...

  23. Writing Reality with Cori Sims

    Reality itself never changes, except of course in our own minds. I sit (remotely) with writer and wellness enthusiast Cori Sims to discuss some of her universal truths and her Personal Philosophy. Cori also shares with us an excerpt from an untitled project as well as the processes that are...

  24. The Next Generation with Emily Wagg

    As Gen Z comes into adulthood, their way of navigating this strange new world is often misunderstood. Via remote recording, I sit with Emily Wagg to discuss the prominence of a generation. We'll dive into some Gen Z touchstones from perceived "Cancel Culture" to the misgivings of past generations...

  25. Philosophies of a Neon Dreamer

    In a time where leaving the house is largely forbidden, this bonus episode takes us away from Orlando and off to Alberta, Canada. Using remote recording software, I'll chat with my friend and the man behind the music of Overheard Orlando; Neon Dreams. We'll discuss personal philosophies, the...

  26. Not my Body with Chris Catino

    As all eyes remain fixed on the novel Coronavirus, I sit with Chris Catino to change the focus to Multiple Sclerosis. With March being National MS Awareness Month, we'll discuss his reality after the life changing diagnosis, and the effect it's had on his personal philosophy. Artwork by Jon...

  27. A Personal Philosophy Episode

    The concept of Personal Philosophy explained. Four current and former Orlando area residents expound upon thier own personal philosophy and their take on the characteristics surrounding the human condition.

  28. Someone to Write to with Jon Stemberger

    I sit with Jon Stemberger as we discuss his new art series, the creative process, and why looking to the future might be overrated.

  29. The Syllabus

    The who and what of Overheard Orlando, and what to expect from future episodes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about picking Orlando brains and talking about the things that make life, life. Through sincerity and personal philosophy, let's translate thoughts and emotion into spoken word. Meet a local Orlando artist or make a new friend without having to take your headphones off. Walk for twenty minutes in someone's shoes all while driving home from work.

HOSTED BY

Stephen Adam Ricardo

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How many episodes does Overheard Orlando have?

Overheard Orlando currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Overheard Orlando about?

A podcast about picking Orlando brains and talking about the things that make life, life. Through sincerity and personal philosophy, let's translate thoughts and emotion into spoken word. Meet a local Orlando artist or make a new friend without having to take your headphones off. Walk for twenty...

How often does Overheard Orlando release new episodes?

Overheard Orlando has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Overheard Orlando?

Overheard Orlando is created and hosted by Stephen Adam Ricardo.
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