Billy the Swan, Kristen Arnett and Taxidermy in Florida

In the 1920s, the biggest celebrity in Orlando was a grumpy old swan. When he died, the city couldn't let him go. They had him stuffed and, to this day, he still exists in that taxidermy form.

In the season two finale of Wait Five Minutes, we discuss taxidermy and memory with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Kristen Arnett, whose debut novel, Mostly Dead Things, came out earlier this year. 

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Thank you to Kristen Arnett. You can read the article quoted in this episode right here. Check out her article in the New York Times, "Florida Women Are No Joke. I Should Know."

Thank you to Olivia Matthews for lending her voice to this episode. You can check out her playwright work right here!

Thank you to the Orange County Regional History Center and Melissa Procko for all of their help. Find out about the exhibits at the History Center and plan your visit at their website.

 

Songs

East Night by Lobo Loco

Traveling Horse by Lobo Loco

Desert Ghost Town by Lobo Loco

Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco

You Get The Blues by Lobo Loco

Piano Parapentes by Lobo Loco

Meet You Last Summer by Lobo Loco

Brain - Instrumental Retro by Lobo Loco

Hear more music from Lobo Loco here!