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Sunshine State Stories

by Chris and Elise

Comedians Chris Cope and Elise Golgowski bring you wild headlines from their home state of Florida and defend the FL Man. These quick, gator-bite sized episodes are the perfect companion for your morning jog or car ride to court. Check back every Sunday for a new episode of stories from the Sunshine State.

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Episodes

  1. 28. My FL Valentine

    Mom tries to teach 9 year old how to drive in out of control lesson. Aggressive squirrels harass golfers at a country club. And a man looks for love at a dollar tree.

  2. 27. Spirit Airlines: Waffle House of the Sky

    FL Woman throws laptop at American Airlines staff in Miami, FL Couple caught scamming scanners at Walmart, FL Alligator claims FL Man's arm, and a FL Man goes to the police station to try to claim drugs from the Lost and Found. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only! We don't condone...

  3. 26. The Grinch is a FL Man

    FL Woman provides better customer service than SouthWest, grinch of a FL Man hits wife with Christmas tree, FL Woman attempts to pass a sobriety field test with fancy footwork, and another FL Woman just wants to check a bizarre item off her bucket list. Elise rants about how terrible MCO is while...

  4. 25. Starting 2023 With a Poop to the Face

    We're back! Even though Chris and Elise took a winter break, FL Man didn't! Biden pardons a FL Man who was charged with growing cannabis at home. Wheelchair bound FL man flings a gift to the judge in court, and that isn't the worst part. Another man commits murder and gets away with it while...

  5. 24. How Do You F__ in Handcuffs???

    Welcome back Sunshiners! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. This week FL Man fends off fellow inmates with an unusual tactic, another FL Couple gets arrested for getting too friendly in the back of the cop car, and one brave FL Man becomes an international hero. Remember to tips your Waffle…

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  6. 23. 1-800-Go-F*ck Yourself

    Got a fun FL story? Email it to [email protected] and get it featured here! You may get a free keychain out of it. In the meantime catch up with your favorite Floridians. FL Man punches McDonalds employee over forgetting the straw (this actually might've been Chris), wind surfer…

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  7. 22. Trapped in the Porta Potty

    Man arrested for berating children at a beach, another needs help getting out of a Porta Potty, while another gets caught stealing millions of dollars in Covid relief. If you're single sir, Elise is looking. Remember Sunshiners, if you're gonna settle a dispute, leave the flame thrower outta it.

  8. 21. FL POS Seeking FL QOS

    FL Man finds out the hard way he stole the wrong drugs. Another fails to impress a cop with his dance moves at a traffic stop and a coyote picks a fight with the wrong coffee mug wielding FL Man. Have you noticed an uptick in craigslist missed connections ads in FL lately? Cause we sure have.…

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  9. 20. Beware the Herpes Monkeys

    FL Man draws a penis using a plane as his brush and the sky as his canvas. People plan to shoot at a hurricane to make it go away while the warning goes out to not engage with the monkeys in Blue Springs. Hope you're caught up cause there are several callbacks within.

  10. 19. The Panhandle Prince and the Ovulating Orange

    Chris and Elise give themselves new titles as they tackle grannies popping teeth out to scare away naked men, monkeys riding shotgun in cars, and using spaghetti sauce to light a house on fire. Remember, if you hit on a stranger, be sure not to actually hit if you don't want to start a biker…

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  11. 18. The FL Man Who Cried Aliens vs Dragons

    Elise and Chris reflect on their upbringings while discussing a FL Man who named his machete "Kindness". Man found with multiple syringes up his "prison wallet" that he claims aren't his, which checks out cause you don't know what's going on back there. Man throws chair in a Steak and Shake…

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  12. 17. Don't Get Your Balls Caught in the Springs

    Chris and Elise read mixed reviews from a Pensacola Waffle House and learn what they lack in Boy Scout they make up with bathroom ambience. A Fl Man puts the "ass" in trespASSing by getting caught jumping on his neighbor's trampoline in his birthday suit. A FL Girl wins Homecoming Queen with a...

  13. 16. The American Dream Doesn't Come if You're Awake from Cocaine

    May your jail sentence be as short and sweet as this episode. FL Man charged with having cocaine up where the sunshine don't shine, FL Woman charged with not being a witch, and another FL Person finds 70lbs of cocaine. We're not saying it was Chris, we're just saying we don't know where he goes…

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  14. 15. God Works in Mysterious Ways

    God is telling the people of FL to do some wild acts on his behalf. A FL couple was told by God to have their wedding at a mansion. Unfortunately for the owner of the mansion, God forgot to send him an invitation. Another stole a whip and pitch fork to preach in the rain about God's glory from a...

  15. 14. Bear Mace Scented Candles

    Someone shows up to a Publix in a very eye catching hat, a spoiled FL boy drives an expensive Christmas present into the ocean, while a Dr. Love is taking new patients (at least until his practice gets interrupted by the law). Elise remembers her first Bear Macing while Chris tries to wrap his…

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  16. 13. A Horse is Just a Tool You Have To Feed

    Free the horses, free the banana trees, and free your FL tattooed mind. FL man calls 911 for a ride home, another demands change from his city by planting banana trees in an unusual spot, while a drunk FL man tries to set horses free "Zelda: Ocarina of Time" style. Be sure to tip your Waffle…

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  17. 12. Whatcha Gonna do with 45 Python Eggs?

    How many My Cousin Vinny references can one podcast have? Not enough. Today Chris and Elise explore pythons in the everglades, cats in Elise's house, hammer wielding bank heists, and one FL Man pretending to be a lawyer to get his own case dropped. Catch this episode if you can!

  18. 11. You Can't Drive a Suitcase, Unless You're in FL

    FL lawyer and real estate agent gets naked to prove sobriety (this time it's not Elise), police officer pursues drunk woman on suitcase in a low speed chase at MCO, magnet fishermen find enough guns to arm a small island, and there's someone in Port Charlotte is missing their fat boy (this time...

  19. 10. It's a Deadly Weapon if it's Bigger Than Your &%*$

    Monkey Pox can't slow down the FL Man! FL Man wears a F*ck the Police shirt to court, road rage leads to a man bringing a knife to a gunfight, concerned neighbors take a FL Man to the hospital only to have him return the favor by parking a stolen ambulance at their house, and an enamoured fish...

  20. 9. I Fought the ATM & the ATM Won

    Sometimes the FL Man does things that we can't approve of but we can still understand the motive. ATM spitting out too much of your money? Punch it. Need to prove to the world you can spell? Write it in the sky. On trial for public intoxication? Show up to the hearing drunk. Don't drink and…

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  21. 8. Elderly Gone Wild

    Just cause you're past 40 doesn't mean you can't let your hair down in FL. Limber man cartwheels from cops, another twerks at them in defiance, while one elderly man performs a very kinky at home surgery. Chris doesn't believe Houdini did Yoga and a FL man does a disappearing trick with a whole...

  22. 7. Don't Steal Something That Can ID You

    While FL logic dictates you can steal as long as it's done legally, Chris and Elise both agree parrots should not be stolen. Concerned FL Man calls 911 to help locate Drake and Lil Wayne while a missed connection needs help locating green eggs and ham.

  23. 6. It Ain't Hurt To Jerk

    Fl Man has an ice cold date in the back of an ambulance while another FL Man starts a side hustle trapping gators in trash cans. Meanwhile a FL Woman learns it's never a good idea to sell Nazi merch. ***No gators were harmed in the tapping of this episode but some were embarrassed.

  24. 5. Go Home Navy, You're Drunk

    Navy woman sticks it to the rich, former football player acts out a GTA campaign, and two teachers make a strong case for why you shouldn't arm them. Chris reflects on serving 2 tours at a Waffle House and Elise reflects on her ignorance of our nation's capital.

  25. 4. Please Keep Fights to Your Local Waffle House

    Roosters are disappearing to fight in the ring, man caught doing drugs in the middle of his court hearing, and a Titusville man sets sail with Captain Morgan. Keep your guard up the next time you want pecan waffles.

  26. 3. BYOP: Bring Your Own Pussy

    Man bounced from strip club after trying to bring in a little friend, mayor candidate has checkered past involving tiki torches and drag queens, an undercover cop takes a bite out of crime, and Elise will read anything Chris puts in front of her.

  27. 2. How Do You Vape Semen?

    Please do not try this at home or anywhere else. Man picks date up on a stolen mobility scooter while someone else tries to ride a manatee. College student attempts to get high on their own supply.

  28. Sunshine State Stories Trailer

    Comedians Chris Cope and Elise Golgowski bring you wild headlines from their home state of Florida and defend the FL Man. These quick, gator-bite sized episodes are the perfect companion for your morning jog or car ride to court. Check back every Sunday for a new episode of stories from the...

  29. 1. Smoking Crack Gives me Cotton Mouth

    Chris and Elise explore topics from practicing karate on swans to hiding in dryers. Enjoy the spin cycle with your favorite feathered friend! Just be sure to pack a Capri Sun before you hit the road.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Comedians Chris Cope and Elise Golgowski bring you wild headlines from their home state of Florida and defend the FL Man. These quick, gator-bite sized episodes are the perfect companion for your morning jog or car ride to court. Check back every Sunday for a new episode of stories from the Sunshine State.

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Comedians Chris Cope and Elise Golgowski bring you wild headlines from their home state of Florida and defend the FL Man. These quick, gator-bite sized episodes are the perfect companion for your morning jog or car ride to court. Check back every Sunday for a new episode of stories from the...

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Sunshine State Stories is created and hosted by Chris and Elise.
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