The Lowdown Podcast
Welcome to our Podcast “The Lowdown”
Welcome to “The Lowdown”, the newest podcast from Belden Communications. Listen on your favorite podcast app as we upload new episodes on the first Friday of every month, and we get candid with those in the know about the hottest issues affecting all of us in Volusia and Flagler Counties. We’ll sometimes be direct, get loud and sometimes be hilarious,
but we will always be educational and informational about the challenging aspects of important issues facing us all. Which topics will we cover and who will be our guests? Well, you can bet it will be someone who can have a direct impact on the subject we are talking about. Be sure to tune in because whatever topic we are covering, we’ll be giving you “The Lowdown”.
Episode 8
Homeowners Insurance Volatility: What Direction Should Homeowners Take?
Homeowners Insurance Volatility: What Direction Should Homeowners Take?
Welcome to our eighth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On this episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Steve Hall of East Coast Insurors in Ormond Beach, an independently owned and operated agency delivering flexible insurance and risk management solutions in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
We will speak with Mr. Hall about the volatility of the Homeowners Insurance Market before Hurricane Ian, the new laws the State passed to help the insurance market, and what direction homeowners should take should they be affected.
Episode 7
Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Benefit for St. Jude Children's Hospital
Welcome to our seventh episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On this episode The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, David Vanvalkenburgh, a resident from ponce Inlet that has dedicated his life to giving back to the community. Mr. Vanvalkenburgh is the host of the annual Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon and other fundraising events benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We will speak with Mr. Vanvalkenburgh about the Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, his volunteer work, and other fundraising events throughout the year.
Episode 6
Volusia County Animal Services
Welcome to our sixth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Adam Leath, Director of Volusia County Animal Services. Volusia County Animal Services provides services to the public in the most effective, efficient, and courteous means possible while providing professional, proactive enforcement of Volusia County Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 and the State Statutes regarding animals.
We will speak with Mr. Leath on topics relating to the new Animal Services Ordinance (adopted in June 2022), the provisions of that ordinance, a recently awarded grant that will help the agency implement some changes to the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, and more!
Episode 5
Hurricane Season is Here. How to Prepare Your Trees for A Hurricane with Action Tree Care
Welcome to our fifth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On this episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Amber Carson, Owner of Action Tree Care and ISA Certified Arborist.
With the peak of Hurricane Season on its way, we will discuss the do's and don'ts of preparing your trees for a Hurricane, what steps you should take in hiring a licensed and insured tree contractor, and taking care of your trees all year long
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Episode 4
Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood
Welcome to our fourth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On our next episode of The Lowdown, when we speak with Volusia County Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood.
Sheriff Chitwood was elected as Volusia County Sheriff in August 2016 and re-elected without opposition in August 2020. Since he was sworn into service in January 2017, Sheriff Chitwood has accomplished some major policing feats in the county and has grown his fan base with the residents for his views on many controversial topics.
We will be discussing some of Sheriff Chitwood's viewpoints, his accomplishments with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, and any plans he may have in the works. You don't want to miss this podcast!
Episode 3
A Talk With Volusia County Council At-Large Candidates Andy Kelly and Sherrise Boyd
Welcome to our third episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will be speaking with our Special Guests, Volusia County Council At-large Candidates Sherrise Boyd and Andy Kelly.
Ms. Boyd's campaign acknowledges the lack of confidence many citizens have in government. She wants to be that instrumental part needed in local government to show the people they are empowered and not just on election days.
Mr. Kelly, a former Volusia County Councilman (2006-2012), is campaigning to save Volusia County's natural resources by putting an end to the destruction of our quality of life with out-of-control development.
We will be going over the Volusia County At-large seat, the Volusia County Council, and the candidates' goals and objectives should they be elected
Episode 2
Port Orange Mayor, Don Burnette
Welcome to our second episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC.
The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will be speaking with our Special Guest, Port Orange Mayor, Don Burnette. Mayor Burnette has been serving Port Orange since 2016 and is ready to give us the 'Lowdown' on all things Port Orange.
We will be going over various topics from Port Orange traffic patterns to upcoming development around the city and asking questions submitted to us by Port Orange residents.
Episode 1
Dr. Kenneth Hawthorne of The Hawthorne Clinic
Welcome to our kickoff episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics on the hottest issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
On our kickoff episode of The Lowdown, we will be speaking with our special guest, Dr. Kenneth Hawthorne of The Hawthorne Clinic. Dr. Hawthorne, an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ormond Beach and Port Orange, specializes in minimally invasive knee replacements, minimally invasive hip replacements, arthroscopy surgery, and knee and shoulder injuries.
We will be giving you the Lowdown of what you need to know about knee replacement surgeries and why you shouldn't put them off.
