The show where we introduce you to our favorite local spots in the sunshine state. We will also offer up some olde Florida History lessons, tips and tricks for vacationers, and ultimately help you plan for your very own day (or days) in paradise. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a family, or taking a trip with friends, we’ve got your back. Each week we will be choosing a spot on the map and will go in depth on what you can expect from that particular destination and how to maximize your time while you’re there.
Episodes
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
There is a long history of star wars and Disney beginning in Disneyland circa 1987. In 1989 Florida got its first taste of the force and it has been a love affair ever since. In this weeks episode we’re going to share what we love, where we’ve been, and most importantly where we’re going.
What's a ronto wrap? Who doesn't love a plucky space mechanic? How the hell do you get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance? Will a night in the gallactic star cruiser be comfortable? Do Jedi's cry? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
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Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (often nicknamed Triple D and stylized as Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives) is an American food reality television series that premiered on April 23, 2007, on the Food Network. It is hosted by Guy Fieri. The show originally began as a one-off special that aired on November 6, 2006.
There's a term for the boost in business a restaurant gets after being featured on the show: It's called the Triple D Effect. Restaurants report profits up by 500 percent as soon as a month after the show aired.
Of course this is not the only game in town. SO in part two of this episode we’re going to do some channel surfing around Florida and bring you some of our favorite as scene on TV dishes!
What's the best thing we've ever eaten? Why does Guy Fieri put his hand in everything? Is apple butter actually apple sauce? Who the heck is Josh? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
As of 2018 there were 41,366 eating and drinking place locations in Florida in 2018. That puts us at number 4 after CA, NY, and TX,
1,096,000 restaurant and foodservice jobs in Florida in 2019 = 12% of employment in the state
And by 2029, that number is projected to grow by 14.1%
= 154,700 additional jobs, for a total of 1,250,700
$50.1 billion
Estimated sales in Florida’s restaurants in 2018
Every dollar spent in the table service segment contributes $2.04 to the state economy.
So because of that we’ve got so many amazing cities with incredible places to eat that have quite literally put some places on peoples must do vacation spots.
So for this special two part episode we’re going to taking you all over the state for some INSANE food challenges and then next week we’re going to be bringing you all of our most famous eateries that you may have even seen on TV!
Where are the spiciest wings in town? Why would you ever want to eat 8 pounds of pho? Are Garrett and Steph going to eat a 6 pound burrito? What's the name of that guy from Man v. Food? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Last week marked the 1 year anniversary of the show! If you look back to episode 3 of the show, EPCOT Festival Flashbacks and cheese sweats, we went on a virtual tour of food and wine fest! SO it’s kind of perfect that Megan and Garrett just got back from the flower and garden festival!
It also got us thinking about all traveling to Orlando and NOT eating at a theme park!
So, we’re going to share our top ten places to eat and drink in Orlando that isn’t in a theme park!
How many passwords do you need to get a drink in Downtown Orlando? Where can you find a bar made completely of ice? What is a Izakaya? Does Megan moonlight as a rapper? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Running is becoming one of Americas favorite pastimes with more than 30 thousand running events take place in the US each year. With Florida's amazing weather, and flat land, it truly is a hot spot for some amazing runcations.
So on this weeks episode we’re going to invite on our friends Aimee and Dana from the Run, Eat, Drink podcast to teach you how to the run, indulge and drink on your next sunshine state vacation!
What's the run walk run method? What is cafecito? Where in Jacksonville can you get free mammograms? How awesome are medals? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode.
If you want to check out Aimee and Dana on the Run Eat Drink Podcast you can find them here :
https://www.runeatdrink.net/shows-1
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Did you know that 831 people are moving to Florida every day? Are you thinking about being one of them? Than you'll want to tune into this weeks episode as we share all the things that make being a Floridian so flip floppin awesome!
Stay tuned to the end where we sing Florida's state anthem. Spoiler alert, it's a tear jerker.
Is it really always hot in Florida? Can you afford your dream home? What do Miami Dolphins eat? Does anyone wear Uggs anymore? How much hot sauce is too much hot sauce? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
In this weeks show we're replaying one of our favorites where we take a virtual trip through the everglades in search of Florida's famous big foot. The skunk ape can be found all across our wetlands and we bring in the worlds foremost expert to educate us on what they're like and how to protect their habitat.
Where is skunk ape headquarters? Is the skunk ape just an escaped orangutan? Can Megan reproduce its mating call? Why do squelches smell so bad? Does the DIP Crew believe in the skunk ape? We answer all these questions and more on today's episode.
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Florida ranks second in US states for coastline behind Alaska with 1,350 mi of beautiful blue water and white sandy beaches. Over half of that is attributed to the gulf of Mexico! The Gulf (west) coast of Florida measures 770 miles long, 5,095 counting estuaries and tidal pools; and 19 ports. It’s home to some of our favorite beaches, beloved wildlife, and thrilling outdoor activities.
So in today’s episode we’re going to be talking to our friends over at Mote to learn more about this amazing body of water, what they’re doing to keep healthy, and how you can do your part while you’re here!
Are there Great White sharks in the gulf? How do sea turtles know how to find the water? How deep is the gulf of Mexico? Does it take 2000 yers to regrow coral? What did Megan say that was so hilarious? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out some of the products we talk about on this weeks episode here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/just.take.a.dip?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_just.take.a.dip_dp_jfnl8HQXpoeRi
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
As much as scent can be tied so strongly to memory, I would argue so too can taste. So if you’re talking about a flavor that both SCREAMS Florida vacation and has so many versatile uses it’s without a doubt key lime. Of course we all know about the classic key lime pie but we’re going to share not only some other ways we enjoy this delicious fruit but also the history of how it came to be so popular.
Then, stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special interview with Kim from Kristi's Key Lime Cookies!
Who invented key lime pie? What's the difference between a colada and a martini? Where is our favorite place to get Key Lime dessert? Were sponge divers expert bakers? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out the friends we highlight in today’s episode!
https://www.kristiskeylimecookies.com/
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
We talk about it all the time. Florida is literally a vacationers wonderland. Whether you want to be outdoors and active, lounging in some of the worlds most lavish luxury, or going hard in the thrills at the worlds state of the art theme parks, we have it all!
In fact, Florida made it not once but 3 times on Forbes top US cities to visit! The three cities are Orlando, Key West, and Miami.
If you’ve listened to us for really any length of time you know that we consider that to be the triangle of awesomeness. But Florida is so much more than that! So today we’re coming together and sharing our top Florida cities that you need to visit that you probably didn’t know existed.
What major Florida export once overtook citrus? What Florida beach can you legally go driving on? Is salt water just as dangerous as a volcano? Why is Garret so ungrateful for his trip to Space Camp? What's the funniest thing Megan ever said? Find out all this and more on this weeks episode of Just a Podcast in Paradise.
Check out our instagram at https://www.instagram.com/just.take.a.dip/ for some reviews of the places we virtually visit in tonight's episode!
If you want to support the show and get the recipes from every episode head over to Patreon
If you have any Florida travel questions for us, or to enter this weeks trivia challenge, hit us up https://twitter.com/thedipcrew on Twitter or email me at steph@justadayinparadise.com
Follow along on some of our adventures over on our Youtube Channel