Florida's Space Coast Launches New Podcast Bringing the Destination to Life — One Story at a Time

Jun. 15, 2026

Florida's Space Coast has always been a place that defies easy description. It's where rockets pierce the sky, surfers ride iconic Atlantic swells at sunrise, and sea turtle hatchlings make their way to their new ocean home. It’s a destination best understood by looking a little closer—and now there's a new way to do just that by tuning into the destination’s new podcast.  

Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism today announced the launch of Cocoa Beach on Florida's Space Coast, a new podcast series hosted by former CNN journalist and producer Kelly Bowman that invites travelers into the soul of one of America's most uniquely layered destinations. Available now on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts, the series is designed to deepen the way visitors experience Cocoa Beach before they arrive, while they're here, and long after they've headed home. 

Each episode dives into the stories, personalities, and hidden details that give Cocoa Beach its unmistakable character. Bowman brings listeners into conversations with the surfers, scientists, chefs, artists, and community characters who define daily life in Cocoa Beach. From the rush of watching a rocket rise from Kennedy Space Center's launch pads to the unhurried joy of a paddle through a bioluminescent lagoon, Cocoa Beach on Florida's Space Coast captures the full range of what this destination offers. 

Bowman said:

"There's so much here that visitors never get to see in just one stay. This podcast is for anyone who wants to experience Cocoa Beach the way locals do—with a sense of wonder, and without a map telling you where to go." 

 

The series is a natural extension of the Space Coast's promise: that the best travel experiences live just beyond the obvious. Whether you're planning your first visit or your fifteenth, Cocoa Beach on Florida's Space Coast gives you a richer, more personal way in.