Panhandle Pulse
“Real issues. Real people. No filters.”
Welcome to Panhandle Pulse — the podcast that gives North Florida a voice.
Hosted by Chuck Asbury, Panhandle Pulse dives into the real challenges and real conversations shaping our communities. From small business owners, farmers to veterans, healthcare workers, and defense professionals, we talk with the people who keep our region moving.
Every week, we bring you candid interviews, frontline stories, and unfiltered insight on the issues that matter most — including agriculture, national defense, healthcare access, deregulation, and the fight to keep rural America strong.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Panhandle Pulse
Latest Episodes
Russell Van Brocklen on Dyslexia Breakthroughs, Brain Science & Helping Students
In this powerful episode of Panhandle Pulse, host Chuck Asbury sits down with “The Dyslexia Professor” Russell Van Brocklen to unpack the real science behind dyslexia and why traditional school systems are failing bright students. From his own ...
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Anesthesia, Healthcare & Music in the Florida Panhandle | Corey Fernandez
In this episode of PanHandle Pulse, host Chuck Asbury sits down with local anesthetist Corey Fernandez of Destin Surgical Center.Corey shares his journey from growing up in Freeport to training at Florida State, the University of Florida...
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From Mate to Millionaire: Kevin O’Neill on Building Destiny Water Adventures & Scaling Blue-Collar Businesses on the Emerald Coast
Kevin O’Neill, Master Captain and owner of Destiny Water Adventures, joins Panhandle Pulse with host Chuck Asbury, to share his incredible journey from a laid-off Detroit plumber to one of the Emerald Coast’s most successful water...
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Local Stories, History & Living on Florida’s Panhandle | Judson Stone
In this episode, host Chuck Asbury sits down with author and speaker Judson Stone to discuss his journey from Maine to Florida, his passion for history and writing, and the importance of preserving family stories. Judson reflects on his work as...
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Protecting Small Businesses from Fraud with Forensic Accounting Expert | Kelly Todd Panhandle Pulse
On this episode of Panhandle Pulse, host Chuck Asbury sits down with Kelly Todd, President of Forensic Strategy Solutions, to discuss real-world fraud risks facing small businesses. From forensic accounting insights to practical fraud ...
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