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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In Fort Pierce in the 1950s, an artistic collective would grow along the Atlantic Coast, lead by Florida artist Beanie Backus. Beanie was an inspiration to many - and his influence would lead to an entire new artistic movement.
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Thank you to all the writers doing incredible journalism about Backus. Read more in the links below.
Southern Geniuses: A.E. Backus, Zora Neale Hurston and the Florida Highwaymen - Flamingo Mag
THE FINE ART OF FRIENDSHIP - Indian River Magazine
A.E. Backus - A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
I do now own the rights to the Backus clips used in this episode. Watch it here: A. E. Backus Interview (June 2, 1979)
All of the music was originally composed.
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