Episodes

What makes Palm Beach County such a powerhouse for high school sports? On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Alex Peterman, longtime sports writer for the Palm Beach Post, for an inside look at the athletes, coaches, rivalries, and stories shaping the local sports landscape. Alex shares his unexpected journey from theater and teaching into sports journalism, how his background in education has influenced the way he interviews and connects with teenage athletes, and w...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Tareq Salahi, Chairman of the International Polo Tour, to discuss the ambitious plans for a new state-of-the-art indoor polo stadium and cultural center coming to Palm Beach County, with a proposed opening in 2030. Tareq shares the vision behind the project, why Wellington is the perfect home for the International Polo Tour, and how arena polo could introduce the sport to entirely new audiences. The planned venue will feature cli...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Christine Frederick, CEO of The Lord's Place, to take an honest look at homelessness in Palm Beach County and what it really takes to help people rebuild their lives. Christine shares how her career led her to working with people facing extraordinary challenges and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening every day at The Lord's Place—from outreach and basic needs to employment training, mental health support, life...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with local author James Patrick Rooney, whose new book, For the Love of Money, chronicles an extraordinary life and a remarkable four-decade career in wealth management. James takes us from his early days growing up in New York and playing hockey at Providence College to a life-changing spinal cord injury that left him paraplegic—and the unexpected opportunity that led him from a questionable penny-stock boiler room to Merrill Lynch. ...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Kelley Whiter, CEO of Philanthropy Tank, to explore how young people can turn their ideas for making a difference into real, sustainable change in their communities. Kelley shares her own journey from a 16-year career in law to philanthropy, and how personal experiences and a lifelong commitment to service ultimately led her to Philanthropy Tank. The organization, often described as a real-life "Shark Tank" for middle and high sc...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Wendell Maxey, a Sports Illustrated reporter, author, basketball coach, scout, and longtime sports writer who recently made Palm Beach his new home. Wendell discusses his new book, Called for Traveling: 20 Years of Sports Writing from the NBA to Europe and Back Again, a collection of stories from two decades covering basketball, international sports, and some of the biggest names in athletics. He shares how he broke into sports j...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches, to explore how Palm Beach County has transformed from an economy centered around tourism, real estate, agriculture, and construction into one of the country's emerging hubs for finance, technology, innovation, life sciences, and aviation. Kelly shares her own journey growing up in Palm Beach County and spending nearly four decades with the ...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Michael Simms, Managing Partner of Veracity Advisors, for a wide-ranging conversation about financial planning, tax strategy, entrepreneurship, business valuations, and what it really takes to build a business that can thrive without its owner. Michael shares the personal journey that brought him to Palm Beach County, from his military service and years in corporate healthcare to a major life transition that ultimately led him in...

On this special election edition of The Palm Beach Current, Chris Moody sits down with Jacob Noble, candidate for Palm Beach County Court Judge, Group 12, ahead of the upcoming election. With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, over 50 jury trials, appellate experience, and a career spanning criminal and civil law, Noble shares what inspired him to pursue a seat on the bench and why he believes his experience in both the public defender's office and private practice has prepared ...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris Moody sits down with Renee Layman, CEO of the Center for Child Counseling, for an important conversation about the growing youth mental health crisis—and why prevention, not just treatment, is the key to healthier families and communities. Renee explains how adverse childhood experiences, social media, screen time, and increasing levels of anxiety are affecting today's children, while offering practical strategies parents can implement imm...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Greg Ross-Smith, General Manager of PMI Palm Properties, to unpack the realities of property management in Palm Beach County. Greg shares his unique journey from South Africa to England, Australia, New York, and ultimately Jupiter, Florida, where he now helps property owners protect their investments and achieve true peace of mind. The conversation dives into the growing rental market, why more homeowners are choosing to rent ins...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Jeff Szur, founder and CEO of Altitude Water, to explore how innovative atmospheric water technology is changing the way communities prepare for natural disasters. Jeff shares how Altitude Water's systems create clean, mineralized drinking water directly from the air, providing families, businesses, and disaster relief organizations with water independence when traditional infrastructure fails. From supporting communities in Maui...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Vince shares his remarkable journey from dreaming of living in Jupiter as a teenager to building a life centered on purpose, family, faith, and service. He and Chris explore the difference between coaching and therapy, why so many professionals struggle with identity and burnout, and how redefining success can transform your relationships, career, and personal fulfillment. The conversation also dives into Vince's entrepreneurial path with Jupiter Cof...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with Dr. Anna Elton—relationship expert, licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical sexologist, and author of The Formula of Desire—to explore what really keeps love, intimacy, and connection alive in long-term relationships. Drawing from her work with more than 700 couples and years of research, Dr. Elton explains why love and desire aren't the same thing, how healthy relationships can slowly shift into "roommate" territory, and th...

On this World Cup edition of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris sits down with longtime coach and Palm Beach County soccer pioneer Gary Walker to uncover the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how England, Portugal, Real Madrid, Uruguay, and other international powerhouses found their way to South Florida. Gary shares his 50-year journey growing the game in Palm Beach County, from coaching local youth teams and founding the Palm Beach Soccer Academy to creating the Palm Beach Cup, one of F...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host explores the incredible rise of Das Biergarten in Jupiter as one of the premier destinations for soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Joined by owner and manager Alex Marquez, the conversation dives into how years of dedication to the soccer community transformed the venue into a packed, electric gathering place for fans from around the world. Alex shares the story behind Das Biergarten's soccer roots, from opening early for obscure inter...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, author, and entrepreneur Chika Di, who recently made the move from California to Palm Beach. Born and raised in Colombia, Chika Di shares her remarkable journey from overcoming childhood adversity to building a thriving career as an independent Afro-Latin and Electro-Latin artist in the United States. [1] Chika Di opens up about blending her Colombian roots with modern electronic influences, turning musi...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Ruth Mageria CEO of Cros Ministries joins me to discuss hunger and ways to help in Palm Beach County.

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Amy Angelo joins me to talk about local coffee, emerging trends and the best breakfast deal in town

In this special solo episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris Moody pulls back the curtain on the vision behind the growing platform and where it's headed next. From spotlighting local businesses and restaurants to highlighting inspiring people making a difference across Palm Beach County, Chris shares his mission to create a positive, community-driven media brand that informs, connects, and uplifts. He discusses future plans for the show, including "Deal of the Week" business partnerships, r...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris Moody sits down with Mike Bauer, General Manager of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, to talk about baseball, leadership, community, and what it takes to operate one of Palm Beach County's most iconic sports venues. From managing the day-to-day operations of a stadium that hosts Major League Baseball spring training, minor league games, and major community events, Mike shares insights into the business behind the ballpark, the evolution of the fan ex...

Chris Gannon, founder of the fast-growing Bolay Restaurant Group, joins the Palm Beach Current to share the story behind building one of South Florida's most recognizable fast-casual brands. From sketching the original concept on the back of a napkin in an airport to expanding across Florida with 23 locations, Chris opens up about entrepreneurship, hospitality, leadership, and the relentless drive to keep improving. In this episode, Chris talks about creating a restaurant experience centered ...

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with Amy Woods, a longtime journalist and author of Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, to uncover the stories of Palm Beach County that most people have never heard. With more than 25 years covering the area, Amy brings a rare, insider perspective shaped by decades of local reporting and a passion for human-centered storytelling. Throughout the conversation, Amy reflects on her career in journalism, including h...

On this episode Michael Graci talks about his exclusive club The Office in North Palm Beach.