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 Lionel James: The Man Behind the Muscle – Stories Beyond the Sea
In this episode of Sunshine Junkie, Chad and Katie sit down with Captain & Entrepreneur Lionel James—a father, fisherman, and fitness fanatic with biceps as big as his boat and a story deeper than the Gulf he calls home. Known for reeling in monsters off the coast of Destin and lifting heavy in the gym, Lionel brings more than muscle to the mic. He opens up about being raised by a single dad, the lessons that shaped him, and the hustle it took to turn his passion into a profession. From fishing to fatherhood to fitness, this one’s about grit, growth, and chasing big things—in and out of the water.
