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September 16, 2014

OTR – SideChat 6 – Ken and the Amazing Technicolor Megamall

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On this week’s SideChat Ken convinces the guys to talk about malls some more. First the Megamall is covered, then the guys talk about the future of The Florida Mall. Mentions of the outlet malls, Fashion Square and West Edmonton are all included. Then Kyle and Ken talk about their favorite local movie theaters before the inevitable Taco Bell mentions. Then the guys talk Tampa’s hotels, retail and what Tampa needs.

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Hosts

Bob
Ken
Kyle

Production

Episode Producer – Bob
Recorded – Aug 26, 2014

Show Notes

Oh boy, Ken is back to talking about malls…

September 2, 2014

OTR – Ep 11 – Stine’s Eye Candy

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On this episode Bob and Ken interview John Stine, Director of Marketing and Sales at I-Drive 360 and Unicorp National Developments. Stine gives plenty of details about The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360. He also talks about how mass transit will help I-Drive and what the future of the area will look like. The usual conversation topics of megamall, Polercoaster and Mango’s make their way into the interview. Bob talks about local restaurants and Ken confesses his love for Wawa and Shake Shack. Then they close out the conversation talking about the Mega-McDonalds that Ken thinks is coming soon.

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Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Kyle Gary
Richie (He’s anti-twitter so no link for him)

Show Notes

Opening Song
Bob and Ken Interview John Stine, CTC – Director of Marketing and Sales, I-Drive 360/Unicorp National Developments.
Pixels at the Parks coverage of The Orlando Eye
I-Drive 360 has a 7-story parking structure with free parking and security.
Sand Lake Road Expansion Project (from 4 lanes to 6 lanes)

August 4, 2014

OTR – Ep 9 – My Whales Adore You

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The guys start with some big news regarding the future of SeaWorld. It now looks like the richest man in mainland China might be announcing a new partnership with SEAS very soon. After they discuss that they get into cover Falcon’s Fury and the future of local retail with mentions of the new Megamall and The Crayola Experience.

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Hosts

Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Jay

Ken Storey
Kyle Gary and Richie

Show Notes

Intro Song
The Wanda Group
SEAS stock
SWO attendance report (from March ’14)
The Wanda Group is aiming to be the world’s largest developer
Wanda Group plans to buy 1 to 2 large international entertainment companies

June 14, 2014

OTR – Episode 2 – All Time Low Fin

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The guys talk Orlando’s proposed tourist corridor Maglev, the future of transit on I-Drive, then finish with a long-winded discussion on SeaWorld Orlando’s (hopeful) all time low it’s currently in.

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Hosts

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Kyle Gary
Jay and Richie

Show Notes

Maglev takes a step forward
Mears Transportation Biz Journal Profile
SunRail OIA connector may happen with Phase 2

June 9, 2014

OTR – SideChat 2 – It’s a Blue World With Blue Cranes

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The crew is recording when the first pictures of cranes from Animal Kingdom’s Avatar hit the internet, today we have the recording of their initial reactions to the pictures and what they expect from this project.

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Hosts-

Ken Storey
Bob from Pixels at the Parks
Kyle Gary
Jay and Richie