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Unlocking Tampa Bay

Bryan Burns, Molly Barbieri

Booking Overview

A destination-travel interview show focused on Tampa Bay attractions, culture, history, and visitor experiences, typically featuring local tourism leaders, cultural executives, curators, and activity experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch Tampa Bay-based attraction and hospitality leaders, chefs, historians, guides, artists, and makers with a compelling local story; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are generally accessible regional professionals rather than national celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 58

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.9k subscribers

Instagram: 98.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@visittampabay.com

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Host

Bryan Burns - Co-host of Unlocking Tampa Bay.

Molly Barbieri - Co-host of Unlocking Tampa Bay.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Tampa Bay tourism, hospitality, cultural, historical, culinary, transportation, or local-attraction expertise; leadership roles at regional organizations are especially relevant.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or representing a Tampa Bay attraction, cultural institution, tourism business, or visitor experience, Launching or overseeing a significant local exhibition, venue, service, or anniversary initiative, Having specialized expertise in Tampa Bay history, culture, travel, or visitor activities

Recent Guest Discussions

Robin O'Dell - The Museum's International Photography Competition, Exhibition Curation, Photography, And Ybor City's Photographic And Cultural History.

Audrey Chapuis - Museum Leadership, The Tampa Bay History Center's Exhibitions, Guitar History, And Tampa Bay's Regional History.

TJ Couch - Pirate Water Taxi's Tenth Anniversary, Fleet Upgrades, River Transportation, Tampa Landmarks, And The Requirements For Becoming A Licensed Captain.

Recent Topics

Tampa Bay, Tourism, Travel, History, Museums

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unlocking Tampa Bay
:

#57 - Raising a Stein: The Story Behind Oktoberfest Tampa

October 08, 2026

Seventeen years of gemütlichkeit, and counting. In this episode of Unlocking Tampa Bay, hosts Bryan Burns and Molly Barbieri sit down with Nicol Winkler, co-founder of Oktoberfest Tampa, as the festival celebrates its 17th year.Nicol shares why she started the festival and how it's grown into the three-day celebration it is today. She walks us through what festival-goers can expect this year, from the outrageous Bavarian games, like Stein Hoisting and Keg Stacking, to the German food that...

#56 - Brewing Tradition: The Story Behind BarrieHaus Beer Co.

August 18, 2026

Some breweries are built on trends. This one is built on family history spanning more than 150 years. In this episode of Unlocking Tampa Bay, hosts Bryan Burns and Molly Barbieri head to BarrieHaus Beer Co. in Ybor City, where co-owner and director of hoperations Brittney Barrie shares the story behind the brewery she opened with her husband, head brewer Jim Barrie. Jim's family has been brewing since the 1800s, when his great-great-great-grandfather Philip Kling founded Peninsular Brewin...

#55 - Picture Perfect: Inside the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

July 02, 2026

Tampa Bay is home to one of the country's rare cultural treasures, and this episode takes you inside it. In this episode of Unlocking Tampa Bay, hosts Bryan Burns and Molly Barbieri head to the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) in Ybor City, one of only a handful of museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to photography.FMoPA Executive Curator Robin O'Dell guides us through the museum's 2026 International Photography Competition exhibition, on view now through...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Unlocking Tampa Bay
:

How do I get in touch with Unlocking Tampa Bay?

Unlocking Tampa Bay is hosted by Bryan Burns and Molly Barbieri. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@visittampabay.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unlocking Tampa Bay?

The publicly listed email for Unlocking Tampa Bay: podcasts@visittampabay.com.

How many listeners does Unlocking Tampa Bay have?

Podseeker estimates Unlocking Tampa Bay reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unlocking Tampa Bay?

Unlocking Tampa Bay typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Tampa Bay tourism, hospitality, cultural, historical, culinary, transportation, or local-attraction expertise; leadership roles at regional organizations are especially relevant. Common among recent guests: Leading or representing a Tampa Bay attraction, cultural institution, tourism business, or visitor experience; Launching or overseeing a significant local exhibition, venue, service, or anniversary initiative; Having specialized expertise in Tampa Bay history, culture, travel, or visitor activities. Recent guests include Robin O'Dell, Audrey Chapuis, and TJ Couch.

How hard is it to get booked on Unlocking Tampa Bay?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Unlocking Tampa Bay cover?

Recent episodes cover Tampa Bay, Tourism, Travel, History, and Museums. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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