Palm and Pine Podcast
Observations where palm and pine are blowing. We delve into all things Florida including current events, Florida history, natural history and everything else with a true Florida pioneer perspective. Hosted by brothers Steve and Doug Barlow both born in Plant City Florida. The brothers are 7th generation direct lineal Florida Crackers descending from notable pioneers such as the Rev. John H Tucker, Lt. Alderman Carlton and John W Harrell.
Introduction by Butch Faulkner. Theme song “Palm & Pine" generated by AI using the Suno app @Biobar.
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Episodes
110 episodes
The Old Paths: A Deep Dive into the Primitive Baptist Church with Elder C.J. Harris
Elder C.J. Harris returns to Palm and Pine for a deep dive into the Primitive Baptist Church in the South — and the critical differences that set it apart from the Southern Baptist Church. We get into the rapture, Zionism, missionary work, Sund...
Florida Wildlife Weekly, a Georgia Lease Scam, and a Florida Woman Scorned
This week we launch a new Patreon perk: Florida Wildlife Weekly, a Sunday-morning newsletter that recaps the week in Florida wildlife — sightings, rescues, oddities, and the stories that didn’t make the nightly news.Then Profess...
Oh, Florida!: Craig Pittman on the Most Interesting State
Craig Pittman has spent forty years explaining Florida to itself, and he still thinks the punchline is only half the story.The Pensacola-born reporter put in thirty-one years at the Tampa Bay Times, then took his beat to the
Before the Cone: IBHS Meteorologist Rachael Gauthier on Florida Hurricane Prep
Peak hurricane season is here, and this episode of Palm & Pine goes past the usual “buy water and batteries” list.Meteorologist Rachael Gauthier spent more than a decade reporting from storms after the damage was done. She n...
Militant Floridian: Cathy Salustri on Backroads, Critters, and the State Behind the Punchline
We open this episode of Palm & Pine with a crazy story and of course Florida news items and announcements, then sit down with writer and road-tripper Cathy Salustri.Cathy is a self-described militant Floridian: author of
Part 2-Exposing the Scam of “Government” & the Path to Voluntaryism with Etienne de la Boetie²
On this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, we sit down with Etienne de la Boetie², founder of the Art of Liberty Foundation and an internationally recognized author, speaker, and researcher. Etienne has spent years documenting what he call...
Part 1-Exposing the Scam of “Government” & the Path to Voluntaryism with Etienne de la Boetie²
On this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, we sit down with Etienne de la Boetie², founder of the Art of Liberty Foundation and an internationally recognized author, speaker, and researcher. Etienne has spent years documenting what he call...
From Cuba to Florida: The Incredible Story of Stewie the Studio Dog
Today on the Palm & Pine Podcast, we're putting the spotlight on one of our most beloved companions—and the official Palm & Pine Podcast studio dog: STEWIE!Stewie may be a little Havapoo, but he carries a big piece of F...
Inside the Secret World of Florida's Mafia with Author Scott M. Deitche
Who really controlled organized crime in Florida—and why did he stay out of the spotlight?On this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, 7th-generation Florida brothers Steve and Douglas Barlow sit down with acclaimed true...
100 Episodes Later! Our Greatest Moments, Biggest Laughs & A Tribute to Chris
One hundred episodes. Countless stories. Endless laughs. And a community we're incredibly grateful to share this journey with.In this special 100th episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, we're taking a trip down memory lane to re...
Florida Bluegrass Legend Shannon Slaughter From Rural Florida to the Grand Ole Opry
On this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast, we're honored to welcome Shannon Slaughter, one of Florida's most accomplished bluegrass musicians, songwriters, and performers.Born and raised in Chiefland, Florida, S...
Florida Skunk Ape Secrets Revealed!! Marie Dumont on Bigfoot
Is Florida really home to a legendary ape-like creature lurking deep in the swamps and pine forests? This week on The Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with lifelong Floridian Marie Dumont, founder of the Mid Florida Bigfoot R...
Gareth Icke on Ickonic, Fatherhood, Censorship, Fighting the Narrative & Southern English!
What happens when one of Britain's most outspoken independent voices sits down with two seventh-generation Florida brothers?This week on The Palm & Pine Podcast, we welcome Gareth Icke from the UK for a wide-ranging con...
Read the Bible, Earn Bitcoin! Orange Bible App with PastorCoin + Professor Barlow's Florida Skunk Ape Encounter
Can reading the Bible actually earn you Bitcoin?This week on The Palm & Pine Podcast, we're joined once again by returning guest Alan Armstrong (@PastorCoin) to discuss his groundbreaking new project, The Orange Bibl...
Jeh Horton Returns to Palm & Pine with Original Songs & “This Land Is Your Land”
On this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast, we’re excited to welcome back musician, educator, and entrepreneur Jeh Horton, founder and CEO of Mansfield Music Mentors.There’s a reason we call him “Maes...
The Free Floridian: Faith, Freedom & Florida’s Future
This week on the Palm and Pine Podcast, Steve and Doug sit down with one of Florida’s fastest-growing grassroots voices, Daniel, better known as @TheFreeFloridian.With more than 10 million social media views, app...
The Chicora Fence War, Florida Crackers & the Future of Real Florida
This week on The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys from Old Florida put artificial intelligence to work for the public good. Tired of trying to remember every Attorney General who has served under President Trump? We solved the problem the...
The Luminous: Michael James Slattery on Light Painting, Bitcoin Ordinals, NFTs & Protecting Art Forever
What happens when fine art photography meets the Bitcoin blockchain?Today on The Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with San Diego-based photographer and visual artist Michael James Slattery, better known as The Illu...
Old Florida vs. Internet Environmentalism- Kody Bidwell Unfiltered
In this explosive episode of The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys sit down with Florida outdoorsman, conservation writer, and Cast Net King operator Kody Bidwell for a raw conversation about modern environmentalism, Florida culture, social media...
Old Florida Faith: Inside the Primitive Baptist Church with Elder CJ Harris
On this episode of The Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with CJ Harris from the historic Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church for one of our most fascinating “Old Florida” conversations yet.Elder Harris takes us deep ...
Florida Stories & Strong Opinions: Mark Mustian on “Boy with Wings”, Writing Life & What He Hates
This week on The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida sit down with Florida author Mark Mustian for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation you won’t want to miss.They dive into his newest novel, Boy with Wings...
Clams, Chaos & Colonoscopies: Cedar Key’s Wildest Stories with Clambassador Michael Presley Bobbitt
Today on the Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with Cedar Key’s one and only “Clambassador,” Michael Presley Bobbitt—and this episode delivers everything from literary insight to straight-up Florida absurdity.We...
Old Florida Stories, Wild News & Casey Barrick’s 500 Springs Quest
This week on the Palm and Pine Podcast LIVE (May 2, 2026), the boys are back with another deep dive into Old Florida stories, wild headlines, and unfiltered conversation—but this episode features a special guest you don’t want to ...
Florida Man Love Story, Drought Myths EXPOSED, Old Florida Hunting Tales & Data Center Boom
This week on the Palm and Pine Podcast, it’s a full-blown tour of wild, weird, and wonderfully Florida stories you won’t hear anywhere else.We kick things off with an unbelievable headline—a Florida inmate p...
The Man Who Knew Everyone: Florida Outlaws, Raw Milk Crimes & the Rain Crow Returns
This week on The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida kick things off with a legendary tale—the one and only Herman Schwartz, the man who somehow knew everyone. Myth? Legend? Or just peak Old Florida storytell...