The Florida Madcaps

Send us Fan Mail This past weekend, the Madcaps went to South Florida. Ryan visited the Florida Keys and Everglades. Chris and Chelsey visited Southwest Florida. They share their experiences and recommendations in this episode. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest this episode is Tim Gilmore and we discuss his book “The Wilderness and Willie Browne” Tim Gilmore writes about the haunted South and the spirit of place. He’s the author of 27 books and four stage works produced at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he teaches writing. His newest book, Memphis Wood and the Sanctified Fecund, will launch on October 15, 2026 at the Mandarin Museum in Jacksonville. Gilmore is the creator of jaxpsychogeo.com, a 14 year (thus...

Send us Fan Mail While folks flock to the beaches, springs, and lakes, many trails in the summer are neglected and offer some great exploring and wildlife viewing opportunities. However, heat illness is a serious risk as well. This week the Madcaps discuss their favorite hiking areas, strategies, and tips for hiking in the Florida summer. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a spr...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the Madcaps discuss threats and calls to action regarding sea turtles in Florida. We are joined by Dr Katherine Sayler, the Southeastern Representative of Defenders of Wildlife! Katherine explains the challenges that sea turtles face while nesting in Florida's beaches as well as some things that we can all do to help! Check out Defenders of Wildlife here: https://defenders.org/ Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Ge...

Send us Fan Mail This week is a colorful journey where the Sunshine State Seekers and the Florida Excursionist discussed how they got started in their natural Florida passion projects. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated! Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcaps Questions and comments can be emailed at [email protected] Ryan can be found on Instagram at:...