Life Stories from Key West: Interview with Richie 'Conch Boy' Gomez
Update: 2025-10-05
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Life Stories from Key West: Interview with Richie 'Conch Boy' Gomez
In this episode of the Fun in Key West podcast, host Michele O’Connor interviews Richie 'Conch Boy' Gomez, a third-generation Conch and author of 'Key West, A Smuggler's Tale.' Richie shares his rich and adventurous life growing up in Key West, from his childhood memories and smuggling adventures in the 1960s and 1970s to his time as a commercial fisherman and charter business owner. Throughout the conversation, Richie highlights real-life characters from his book, the dangers and excitement of his smuggling days, and the personal impacts on his family life. The episode also touches on Richie's writing journey and his plans for future books.
00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West Podcast
01:28 Introducing Richie Conk Boy Gomez
02:57 Richie's Early Life in Key West
03:17 Fishing Adventures and Family Legacy
09:08 Smuggling Tales and Book Insights
18:05 The Writing Journey Begins
26:21 Brotherly Bonds and Heartache
28:25 Hints and Reflections on Relationships
29:58 Memories of Elizabeth Street
32:23 Truth and Embellishment in Storytelling
33:39 Starting a Charter Company in Key West
37:23 New Book and Writer's Block
40:28 Favorite Spots in Key West
44:48 Reflections on Friends and Memories
49:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Want to reach out to Richie? Here's his Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/richard.gomez.9085790
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