Podcasts for Lakelanders to listen to + learn from

Put your headphones on and listen to one of these podcasts made by Lakelanders, for Lakelanders.

Three men sit in a colorfully decorated room recording a podcast

Hear what these Florida men think about the latest “Florida man” story.

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We’re rounding up podcasts involving the city of Lakeland and its creative + talented residents. We picked from a variety of genres, so there’s something anyone can listen to.

Pro tip: While some of these may be linked to Spotify, you can also find many of them on Apple Podcasts and other platforms.

Florida Men on Florida Man
Laugh along to this weekly comedy podcast sharing wild but true stories from across our state. A recent episode featured another Florida man: Artist Bump Galletta.

Listen Lakeland
This monthly podcast and radio program highlights positive community stories, featuring segments on the arts, community member profiles, recreational activities, education, and services. The latest episode is “Preparing for Hurricanes & Storms in Florida” with Lakeland Electric

The LKLDlense Podcast
You may know Emily Mort from her blog or stunning Lakeland photography. Now she’s breaking into the audio scene with this podcast, showcasing her stories about Lakeland’s hidden gems.

Realtor Nikki Cash poses holding a vintage microphone

Lakelanders like Nikki Cash are letting you in on local secrets in their podcasts.

The Local Lakeland Show
Realtor Nikki Cash sits down with Lakeland business owners and people of interest to discuss what it means to be a true local. Recent guests include Sheriff Grady Judd and Little Bus Books.

Growing Pains: The Unheard Stories of Lakeland’s Business Owners
Local media company Lakeland Business Owners sits down with Swan City entrepreneurs to hear stories of their successes and failures along the way. Lakelanders like Mayor Bill Mutz, Wesley Beck, and Amy Wiggins have shared their stories.

Did we miss your favorite local podcast? Share it with us — we love listening to Lakelanders.

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