Beach Talk Radio

Ed and Kim Ryan host Beach Talk Radio live every Saturday morning at 9:00 from Fort Myers Beach. Our goal is to inform residents about the latest beach news and entertain them with our sarcastic family humor.

Episode #245 - LIVE From Wahoo Willie's 11/20/2022

Episode #245 - LIVE From Wahoo Willie's We had members of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association tell us about their plans for rebuilding the destroyed Art Association building and parents trying to convince the Lee County School Board to save The Beach School after Hurricane Ian. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/25074504

Ep. # 243 - John King, Eddie Rood, Mari and Megan 11/06/2022

Ep. # 243 - John King, Eddie Rood, Mari and Megan We gave Mari and Megan another $20,000 toward the 33931 fund. Eddie Rood donated $1,700 to the fund. John King does his final interview before the election. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24918465

October 29 LIVE From Nervous Nellie's 10/30/2022

October 29 LIVE From Nervous Nellie's /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24843015

10/27/2022 Hurricane Ian Recovery Update 10/28/2022

10/27/2022 Hurricane Ian Recovery Update The team from Dry Air Restoration joined us to discuss how to remove mold from the homes on Fort Myers Beach that were severely damaged by the storm surge from the Gulf of Mexico and Back Bay waters caused by Hurricane Ian. We also announced our Hard Rock Casino and Hotel County Concert giveaway planned for our Live Happy Hour show at Bucketts. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24829461

Councilman Dan Allers on CNN 09/30/2022

Councilman Dan Allers on CNN Dan talks about the devastation and rescue efforts on Fort Myers Beach. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24542487

Ep. #237 - Ep. #237 - Chris Crowley, Charlie Green, Steve Duello 09/24/2022

Ep. #237 - Ep. #237 - Chris Crowley, Charlie Green, Steve Duello Chris Crowley tells us why he's a big supporter of Denise Nystrom for Lee County School Board. Charlie Green details the confusion about the referendum to elect the School Superintendent. Steve and Ed analyze the town council debate and budget public hearing. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24477261

Ep. #236 - Fire Chief Ron Martin 09/17/2022

Ep. #236 - Fire Chief Ron Martin Chief Martin returned to the show to talk to us about the 2022-2023 fire district budget, why the new fire house will be delayed, how his team trains for fires and emergency calls AND he shares his most embarrassing moment. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24405462

Ep. #235 - Cyndee Hill, Tim Hill, Mike Shepherd and Ella 09/10/2022

Ep. #235 - Cyndee Hill, Tim Hill, Mike Shepherd and Ella The Roar Offshore Team Returns to tell us all about the 2022 Roard Offshore Boat Race Championships October 6-8. And 10-year old Ella tells us all about her perfect scores at the Beach School and how she plans to win an Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony awards. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24335946

Ep. #234 - Captain Noah Stewart & Rhys Davis 09/03/2022

Ep. #234 - Captain Noah Stewart & Rhys Davis Captain Noah Stewart, owner of played our speed round, told us about his biggest complainer and detailed how his boat tours are nearly perfect and finding the local dolphins. The new Chef at The Whale Rhys Davis joined us to discuss the grand re-opening at the restaurant on October 1st and explained why he has perfect hair and hates unmelted cheese. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24263679

Ep. #233 - Bernard McGarvey, Jack Brzoza, Brendon Leslie 08/27/2022

Ep. #233 - Bernard McGarvey, Jack Brzoza, Brendon Leslie Bernard McGarvey gets us geared up for the 2023 Shrimp Festival, Jack Brzoza from SCCF talks turtles and Brendon Leslie fills us in on the latest gossip in the Republican/Conservative world. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24183273

Ep. #232 Steve and Cindy Johnson 08/21/2022

Ep. #232 Steve and Cindy Johnson Steve and Cindy Johnson joined Kim and Ed to discuss turtles, Estero Boulevard lighting, Bayside Park, the upcoming election and much much more. And, we play "How Much Do You Know About Your Spouse?" /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24120186

Ep. #231 - Jim Huff, Angela Wright Chenaille and Alyssa Lemay 08/14/2022

Ep. #231 - Jim Huff, Angela Wright Chenaille and Alyssa Lemay Jim Huff for Congress, Angela Wright Chenaille for Lee County Board and Alyssa Lemay talks Drag Queen Bingo /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/24046593

Ep. #230 - Lindsay Scott-Garza and David Cesario 08/07/2022

Ep. #230 - Lindsay Scott-Garza and David Cesario Beach Talk Radio /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981085

Ep.#229 Joe Gambino, Eliza Aguilar and Annie Meehan 07/30/2022

Ep.#229 Joe Gambino, Eliza Aguilar and Annie Meehan Joe Gambino is running for Lee County Board in the Republican primary against Mike Greenwell and John Albion. Eliza is a local with a lot of cool stories who brought prizes for our local trivia game. And, Annie Meehan detailed how she overcame big obstacles in her life. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981088

Ep. #228 - John Albion, Dr. Traci Kohler, Michael Braun 07/23/2022

Ep. #228 - John Albion, Dr. Traci Kohler, Michael Braun John Albion is running for Lee County Board again. Dr. Traci Kohler is the new Beach School Principal. Michael Braun is leaving the News-Press after 17 years to take on a new role at WGCU. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981091

Ep. #227 - Mike Greenwell and Dave Crist 07/17/2022

Ep. #227 - Mike Greenwell and Dave Crist We covered everything from the 1986 World Series to why he's running for the Lee County Board with former Boston Red Sox great Mike Greenwell. During the second half of our show, Fort Myers Beach resident Dave Crist joined us to tell us his story. The Dave is in need of a new kidney. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981094

Ep. #226 - Cindy Banyai 07/10/2022

Ep. #226 - Cindy Banyai Cindy is running against Byron Donalds for Florida's 19th district in the House of Representatives. This past Saturday, we asked her about being arrested in DC, the Supreme Court abortion ruling, how she thinks Governor DeSantis is doing and much more, including our speed round of questions. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981097

Ep. #225 - Matt Caldwell and Brad Cornell 07/02/2022

Ep. #225 - Matt Caldwell and Brad Cornell /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981100

Ep. #224 Karen Woodson 06/25/2022

Ep. #224 Karen Woodson Town Council candidate Karen Woodson joins us for the full hour. She talks about her opponents in the race, the dune walkover, community policing, the town manager and much more. Plus she answers our speed round of questions about herself. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981103

Ep. #223 - Melissa Rice, Stephen McGuire, Greg Von Krumreig 06/18/2022

Ep. #223 - Melissa Rice, Stephen McGuire, Greg Von Krumreig Melissa Rice from Sanibel joined us to talk about affordable housing. Former Judge Stephen McGuire from Naples about his new political thriller. And, Greg Von Krumreig, one of the new owners of The Whale. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981106

Ep. #222 Patrick Romcoe and Vodka, Vodka, Vodka 06/11/2022

Ep. #222 Patrick Romcoe and Vodka, Vodka, Vodka Fort Myers Beach Town Council Patrick Romcoe returns for another round of questions and the owners of Captiva Spirits bring their own vodka for us to taste. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981109

Ep. #221 - Ben Duval, Jeff and Kristen Stanko and John King. 06/04/2022

Ep. #221 - Ben Duval, Jeff and Kristen Stanko and John King. Ben Duval from Tunaskin had a special gift for us. Jeff and Kristen Stanko from Royal Scoop told us all about their great ice cream and fudge products. Fort Myers Beach Town Council candidate John King returned for another round of questions. Kim tries to force ice cream on Ed one day before a big race. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981112

Ep. #220 - Kathy DelBalzo, Nan Metz Williams and Lauren Swaim 05/28/2022

Ep. #220 - Kathy DelBalzo, Nan Metz Williams and Lauren Swaim Today's show was short but packed a lot of punch. In fact Nan came ready with the insults for Ed. Kim and her funky math. Great summer programs at the library. And, Lauren gives us the skinny on the Big Carlos Pass kayak launch battle. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981115

Ep. #219 - Monica Lynn and Louise Kowitch 05/21/2022

Ep. #219 - Monica Lynn and Louise Kowitch Monica Lynn joins us to talk about the dolphins. Louise Kowitch from Lovers Key lays out the Summer program for us at Lovers Key State Park. Ed addresses The Mayor calling voters the dregs of society. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981118

Ep. #218 - Councilman Jim Atterholt 05/15/2022

Ep. #218 - Councilman Jim Atterholt Councilman Jim Atterholt was our guest on episode #218 last Saturday. For 90 minutes Atterholt filled the community in on everything from the beach renourishment to tinted windows to the big three beach projects. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981124

Ep. #217 Nancy Bouchard, Kelly Smith, Terry Carlson 05/07/2022

Ep. #217 Nancy Bouchard, Kelly Smith, Terry Carlson Nancy Bouchard and Kelly Smith from the Community Foundation tell us all about the $70,000 they distributed to the community. Terry Carlson gives us the lowdown on the mangroves being cut down in his neighborhood behind Beach Pottery. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981127

Ep. #216 Live From Times Square 05/01/2022

Ep. #216 Live From Times Square /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981130

Ep. # 215 -Janeen Paulasoukis and Karen Woodson 04/24/2022

Ep. # 215 -Janeen Paulasoukis and Karen Woodson Janeen Paulauskis and Jan Fleming update us on the Film Festival at The Beach Theater. Karen Woodson discusses her run for Town Council. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981133

Ep. #214 - Patrick Romcoe, Dave Nusbaum and John King 04/16/2022

Ep. #214 - Patrick Romcoe, Dave Nusbaum and John King Both Patrick Romcoe and John King are running for the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Dave Nusbaum tells us why he's not in favor of beach renourishment near his condo Island Winds. /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981139

Ep. #213 -Karen Woodson, Ellen Vaughn, Stephen Luta, Bill Morton 04/02/2022

Ep. #213 -Karen Woodson, Ellen Vaughn, Stephen Luta, Bill Morton /episode/index/show/54260a38-5e99-4c6d-9b84-a3914e4c196f/id/23981142

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