Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Soapmaker and connoisseur, Mariam Tvaliashvil. We talk about how Mariam got started in the business, which soaps are good for what, and how she is changing...

23 Apr 20211h 8min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Steve Alsobrook, the chief pilot and spokesperson for Skydive Key West. We talk about how the business was started, the first time Steve jumped out of a pl...

16 Apr 202127min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with local artists Jasmine Jones and Katlin Spain of the amazing Ocean Blues Studio. We talk about how each of them got started as individual artists, how they ...

9 Apr 202141min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with the GM Daylin, and the iconic Irish Kevin's Bar We talk about the origin of the bar and what they did to thrive during and after COVID times. More about Ir...

2 Apr 202145min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Tiffany Dunsmore, the Development Director in Key West. We talk about how the SPCA is doing post-COVID-19 and how you can help. Florida Keys SPCA Mission T...

26 Mar 202129min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with local Key West artist, Abigail White. We talk about where she gets her inspiration and, why for heaven's sake, is she not more famous here in Key West! I'm...

19 Mar 202148min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Lost Boy creator and leader himself (no not Rufio) Matthew Atkinson. We learn how Matt made his way to St. John, how he became a shaper of wooden boats and...

12 Mar 202154min

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with returning guest, Paul Menta. Paul may be known for his Kiteboarding and his Rum (Key West Legal Rum Distillery), but we sit down to discuss his newest proj...

5 Mar 202140min