Sunshine Junkie
Welcome to Sunshine Junkie — the wildest new podcast straight outta Florida! Hosted by the ever-curious Chad Crawford, we dive headfirst into all things Sunshine State with some of its most passionate, outrageous, and unforgettable characters. We're kicking things off with a nostalgic ride through the Discover Florida Channel’s most iconic shows, dishing out behind-the-scenes stories you never saw on screen.
Chad sits down with past guests to relive epic moments, spill some untold secrets, and catch up on where life’s taken them since. From side hustles to passion projects, nothing’s off the table.
This is a full-on video and audio experience, recorded right in our Lake Mary, FL studio.
Sunshine Junkie
Sunshine Junkie with Ben Mesker: The Visual Storyteller Behind Florida’s Wildest Shoots
On this episode, Chad and Katie sit down with the man usually behind the camera—Ben Mesker. For nearly 20 years, Ben has worked alongside Chad on How to Do Florida, The Outsiders Club, and Flip My Florida Yard. He’s hauled gear through swamps, chased perfect light across coastlines, and captured Florida’s story one breathtaking frame at a time. Now, he’s stepping in front of the mic to share unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments and the wild realities of shooting in the Sunshine State. From close calls to creative triumphs, this is a rare peek into the world of a visual storyteller—and judging by some of his stories, we’re lucky he’s still around to tell them.
