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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. But the political talk is just a jumping off point to a wide-range of subject matter, from the latest in pop culture to some very strong opinions on family life and parenting. Listen in to hear how one political couple balances it all.


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10/29/2019 | Episode 028 | 1:35:28

He Said, She Said: Family talk with Anthony Pedicini

Family talk with Anthony Pedicini

On this episode of He Said, She Said, Michelle and Peter get back in the studio after a month-long hiatus. They talk about the loss of Michelle's father, their recent trip to Tallahassee for FSU's homecoming and the upcoming legislative session. They welcome their good friend and Florida political consultant Anthony Pedicini to talk Florida politics, upcoming campaigns to watch for 2020 and media misconceptions about campaigning. Michelle shares the idea for her upcoming new podcast, Hallmark for the Holidays.

Key Insights

  • Michelle and Peter are back on the podcast horse talking grief, autumn at the Schorsch household and upcoming Christmas festivities with Ella.
  • They get back into politics, talking about the "Florida Man" component of the recent national political happenings, including the Ukrainian-American men arrested in Florida with ties to Rudy Giuliani.
  • Peter looks forward to the upcoming Legislative Session (which starts in January instead of March this year).
  • Michelle explains her one demand for her birthday every year, and why moving the Session isn't ideal for birthday plans—or Disney cruising
  • Campaigns are one year out from Election Day 2020. Peter talks races heating up in Southwest Florida, where he expects to see 7 or 8 GOP primaries. And Peter predicts who will run for Congressional District 19.
  • Michelle talks about a new podcast she's starting: Hallmark for the Holidays. For the podcast, Michelle will watch every single new Hallmark movie this year and break down the movies every week with different guests.
  • The two recap their trip to Tallahassee for the FSU homecoming game, Halloween Fest at SouthWood, and their frightful stay at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee.
  • Michelle and Peter decry the poor attendance and outfits at FSU's homecoming game. "You can't let your boobs, butt and stomach hang out all at once," Michelle said. "You've gotta pick one."
  • This episode’s guest, Anthony Pedicini, is one of the state's top political consultants. He’s in the middle of a number of important GOP campaigns. He's also the godfather of Ella Joyce.
  • Michelle, Peter and Anthony talk about Michelle's 30th birthday and Anthony's role in the fateful day that started their relationship.
  • Anthony and Peter talk about the business of political consulting, Anthony's firm and his bread-and-butter political candidates.
  • Anthony has been intimately involved with the campaigns of José Oliva, Bill Galvano, Chris Sprowls and many others.
  • Peter and Anthony discuss media coverage of political races and misunderstandings about campaign operations and how campaign finance works.
  • Winner of the week: Matt Gaetz for joining President Trump at the Washington Nationals game. Peter argues this is exactly what Gaetz has worked for.
  • Loser of the week: Ousted former acting U.S. Veteran Affairs Secretary Peter O'Rourke, now the executive director of the Florida GOP.
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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. 


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