{"podcast":{"title":"Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728","podcast_index_feed_id":7604728,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/birmingham-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/birmingham-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1187,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Birmingham News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Birmingham, Alabama—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Birmingham News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T12:21:20.655032+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728"},"episode":{"title":"Pat McClellan Built Flora-Bama Legacy | Birmingham News","slug":"pat-mcclellan-built-flora-bama-legacy-birmingham-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T12:17:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728/pat-mcclellan-built-flora-bama-legacy-birmingham-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4df6cfbf3ae1ecd3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/375ac1c4-5f5c-4a05-8cec-e0eb63ac9263.mp3","summary":"Pat McClellan, the visionary force behind Flora-Bama’s legendary rise, has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of community, joy, and unforgettable moments. Alongside Joe Gilchrist, he transformed a liquor store into a Gulf Coast icon, launching events like the Mullet Toss and Polar Bear Dip that defined beach culture. Before Flora-Bama, he revitalized Pensacola’s Mardi Gras with its first street party and served four years in the Navy aboard the USS Lexington. Known as a gentle giant, a peacemaker, and a warm-hearted host who made everyone feel like family, McClellan built more than a business — he forged a spirit of inclusivity and love. Flora-Bama calls him a legend whose energy still lives in every dance, every barefoot step, and every party — now, he’s said to be throwing the ultimate bash in heaven, welcoming all who ever loved his magic. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4df6cfbf3ae1ecd3","meta_description":"Pat McClellan, the visionary force behind Flora-Bama’s legendary rise, has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of community, joy, and unforgettable mome…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":96,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728/episodes/pat-mcclellan-built-flora-bama-legacy-birmingham-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728/pat-mcclellan-built-flora-bama-legacy-birmingham-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}