Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve

5/14/2025

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to novelist Carl Hiaasen, who has been spinning wild tales of heroes and villains in Florida for nearly 40 years. They talk about his new book, “Fever Beach,” and lots more — including his longtime friendship with Jimmy Buffett.

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Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve

SouthBound

More episodes from "SouthBound"

Georgann Eubanks travels the South to find out where the wild things are

Jeremy Markovich dives down the North Carolina Rabbit Hole in search of quirky stories

SouthBound Replay: Dale Earnhardt Jr. grapples with his family's legacy

Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve

SouthBound Replay: Robert Earl Keen trades life on the road for Western chill

Beer expert Tom Acitelli has a brew in mind for every week of the year

How the DOGE cuts hit home for a UNC Charlotte professor and her team

Jim Barger Jr. writes about Jimmy Carter's life as a fisherman

With her new album, Sierra Hull keeps exploring her roots beyond bluegrass

Elizabeth Bradford paints the fabric of nature — and her inner self