Todd's Podcast
In a world of busy schedules, division, polarization, and a general sense of chaos, Todd’s Podcast is here to help you get to know the folks you think you know, what made them who they are, and how they make critical decisions in their world of influence. If we can laugh, goof off a little, tell some interesting stories, and provide some insight to their character and genetic code, then mission accomplished!
Episodes
46 episodes
Launching From Scratch #2 - Concord Coffee
In this installment of our entrepreneur series, "Launching From Scratch," Todd invites TJ Zimmerman, co-owner of Concord Coffee. Founded in 2015, Concord is a craft coffee roaster and café with locations in Lakeland and Gainesville, Florida—bui...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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56:33
General-ly Speaking #3
In this installment of General-ly Speaking on Todd's Podcast, Todd is joined by Major General (ret) H.D. "Jake" Polumbo and Major General (ret) Kurt “Nubes” Neubauer. Their conversation revolves around the complexities of Air Force ope...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:10:29
Launching From Scratch #1 - Commercial Acoustics
Walker Peek is the Founder & CEO of Commercial Acoustics—a company specializing in commercial soundproofing, acoustic treatment, and sound masking solutions nationwide. In the inaugural episode of our "Launching From Scratch" series, Todd s...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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54:27
#39 - Carter Henne
Carter Henne is a marine biologist and is the CEO of Sea & Shoreline, an aquatic restoration firm based in Florida. Joining Todd in this episode, Carter shares his passion for restoring and preserving aquatic ecosystems, discussing the impo...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:08:54
#38 - Emily Rogers
Emily Rogers is the Founder & CEO of Emily Rogers Consulting + Coaching. With a career spanning over 12 years as an executive leader and advisor to Fortune 100 brands, Emily joins Todd to discuss the power of executive coaching, team develo...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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57:42
#37 - Nick Del Castillo
Joining this episode is Nick Del Castillo, a former Special Agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and a former Deputy Sheriff with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Nick has spent much of his law enforcement career undercover, na...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:25:05
#36 - Robbie Bell
Robbie Bell is one of the largest and most respected beekeepers in the state of Florida. From his humble beginnings inspired by his grandfather to running thousands of hives across the state, Robbie joins this podcast episode to share his journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:05:10
#35 - Tim Weisheyer
Tim Weisheyer is the 2025 President of Florida Realtors®, the largest professional trade association in the state. In this podcast episode, Tim joins Todd to share his vision for Florida Realtors®, how Realtors® add value to the real estate tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:04:40
#34 - Casana Fink
Business owner, author, and passionate advocate for organ donation, Casana Fink is Miss Florida 2024. In this podcast episode, she shares her inspiring journey through the world of pageantry, the rigor...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:05:52
#33 - Missus Claus
This special and lighthearted holiday episode is joined by none other than Mrs. Claus herself! In their somewhat unconventional conversation, Todd and Mrs. Claus discuss how she and Santa met, her role in keeping the elves fed and the reindeer ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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51:18
#32 - Otis Birdsong
Grown out of Winter Haven, Florida, Otis Birdsong is a former professional basketball player who was the second overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft. In this podcast episode, Todd and Otis dive deep into the NBA All-Star's roots, exploring his st...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:08:22
General-ly Speaking #2
In this episode of General-ly Speaking on Todd's Podcast, we are joined by Major General (Ret) H.D. "Jake" Polumbo and Major General (Ret) Larry Martin to delve into pressing military and geopolitical issues. The conversation highlight...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:16:41
#31 - Rex Dimmig
Rex Dimmig is the public defender for Florida's 10th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. During this podcast episode, Todd and Rex discuss the intricacies of managing a public defender's office, the evoluti...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:15:28
#30 - Brian Haas
This episode is joined by Brian Haas, State Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, who shares his insights into overseeing criminal prosecutions and the operations of his office, which handles thousands of cases annually. Brian and...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:08:56
#29 - Chad Ward
A man of many titles, Chad Ward is an award-winning pitmaster, the owner of Whiskey Bent BBQ, and the Director of BBQ Marketing at Traeger Pellet Grills. In this podcast episode, Chad shares about his transformation from a software career to be...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:22:40
General-ly Speaking #1
In this special episode, Todd introduces a new series entitled General-ly Speaking. Through the lens of experienced military leadership, this series will engage in high-level discussion regarding modern military issues and conflicts.
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:08:49
#28 - Charles MacLaughlin
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Charles “Buck” MacLaughlin is the Range Operations Officer at the Avon Park Air Force Range. In this podcast episode, MacLaughlin joins Todd to share stories from his 21-year career as a fighter pilot for the United Sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:08:53
#27 - One Year Anniversary
Join Todd as he celebrates the first exciting year of Todd's Podcast. This special episode explores some of the motivations behind starting the podcast, the challenges of naming it, and a heartfelt reflection on memorable moments with various g...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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56:37
#26 - Bob O'Malley
This episode explores the evolution of transportation in Florida and what it means for the future of planes, trains, and automobiles across the globe. Joined by public affairs and transportation expert Bob O'Malley, President of Right Track Pub...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:00:25
#25 - Howe Wallace
In this episode, Todd sits down with Howe Wallace, a former National President of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the current President of PalletOne Inc. Together, they discuss the influential role of...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:02:13
#24 - David Carmichael
David R. Carmichael is an attorney with Boswell & Dunlap LLP in Polk County, Florida who is Board Certified as an Expert in Criminal Trial Law. In this podcast episode, Todd and David explore the topic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:06:47
#23 - Dan Levy & Cynthia Henderson
This podcast episode features an eye-opening interview with Dan Levy and Cynthia Henderson, who discuss environmental and legislative efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and related issues. Dan Levy, a vice president of
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Episode 23
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1:10:26
#22 - Richard Haddad
Major General (Ret) Richard "Beef" Haddad is a veteran special operations pilot with hundreds of hours of combat flying during Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. In this podcast episode, General Haddad shares his exte...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:17:35
#21 - Paul Womble
In this episode of Todd's Podcast, Todd interviews Paul Womble, the Emergency Management Director of Polk County, Florida. Paul is in charge of preparing, coordinating, and responding to a diverse array of emergencies and disasters, including h...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:01:07
BONUS - 20 Episode Recap
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Todd's Podcast! Join Todd as he celebrates the milestone of reaching 20 podcast episodes and reflects on the journey so far. Looking ahead, Todd plans to introduce more exciting guests including military le...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:10