Cal Talk Podcast

Cal Talk Podcast Pinellas conversations hosted by Calvin McEathron

Episode 11 | Jeff GiganteI sat down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Jeff Gigante; founder of Next Level Brands Hospit...
09/10/2026

Episode 11 | Jeff Gigante

I sat down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Jeff Gigante; founder of Next Level Brands Hospitality, whose portfolio includes Forbici (Forbici Modern Italian) and Boulon (Boulon Brasserie & Bakery )
We discuss:
- Jeff's 25+ years in hospitality
- The huge opening of Forbici St. Pete
- Forbici's role in revitalizing Sundial St. Pete
- His entrepreneurial journey
- The best food cities
- The affect of Dave Portnoy pizza reviews
- Jeff's many philanthropic efforts across Tampa Bay, including with Big Brothers Big Sisters TB
- What he cooks when he has an evening of
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In honor of the NFL season kicking off tonight, Pinellas County is represented by four athletes on NFL rosters:Dante Fow...
09/09/2026

In honor of the NFL season kicking off tonight, Pinellas County is represented by four athletes on NFL rosters:

Dante Fowler Jr. (Dante Fowler Jr): Edge - Seattle Seahawks - Lakewood High - 11th Season

T.J. Tampa (TJ TAMPA): Cornerback - Baltimore Ravens - Lakewood High - 2nd Season

Jer'Zhan “Johnny” Newton (Jerzhan Newton): D-Tackle Washington Commanders - Clearwater Central Catholic - 3rd Season

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Emmanuel McNeil-warren 💫( EMW))- Safety Cleveland Browns - Lakewood High - Rookie

We're hoping Marquez Valdez-Scantling (Marquez Valdes-Scantling) finds a roster spot soon

From Clearwater to building a billion-dollar brand.Sara Blakely grew up in Pinellas County and graduated from Florida St...
09/07/2026

From Clearwater to building a billion-dollar brand.
Sara Blakely grew up in Pinellas County and graduated from Florida State before she turned a simple idea into SPANX, one of the most recognizable shapewear brands in the world.
She started with just $5,000, cold-called retailers herself, packed early orders by hand, and built the company without outside investment.
Today, she’s a billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, TIME 100 honoree, and member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Another reminder that some pretty big stories start right here in Pinellas

Happy 28th Birthday to one of St. Pete’s own 🎤Rod Wave has drawn on the experiences of his childhood in St Pete and time...
08/27/2026

Happy 28th Birthday to one of St. Pete’s own 🎤

Rod Wave has drawn on the experiences of his childhood in St Pete and time at Lakewood in his rise to superstardom

What started here in St Pete as some track uploads, led Wave to create hits such as “Heart on Ice” and “Rags2Riches” and eventually to multiple No. 1 albums.

Swipe through for a look at Rod Wave’s St. Pete roots and the journey that followed.

(RodWave come on the Podcast anytime)

🎙️ Pod up!Episode 9 | Richie Floyd | St. Pete City CouncilmemberI sat down with St. Pete City Councilmember Richie Floyd...
08/19/2026

🎙️ Pod up!

Episode 9 | Richie Floyd | St. Pete City Councilmember

I sat down with St. Pete City Councilmember Richie Floyd (Richie Floyd) for a wide-ranging conversation about his vision for St. Pete and his views on the issues shaping the city.

Our discussion covered:
• Democratic Socialism
• His ideal St. Pete
• Capitalism & affordability
• Housing & development
• The Gas Plant District
• Flock Cameras
• Duke Energy & utility bills
• Public transportation

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