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Welcome to episode 35 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Anaheim. Gustavo and Gabriel shoot the shit about the Anaheim they remember. Lisa Black reads a Hey You! and we review Win Thai Cuisine. Enjoy! Interview - Gabriel San Roman Longform articles mentioned: Anaheim's Racist-as-Hell History Beyond the KKK, And Why OC Weekly Covers It One Gigante Mess Kounter-Protesters Kick Ku Klux Klan Ass in Anaheim Orange Sunshine Xalos Bar Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Replacing White Supremacist Nightclub with a Mexican One in Anaheim Harald Martin and Me Sorry Folks: La Palma Chicken Pie Shop Will Probably Never Open Again How Much did Anaheim Get for Artic Station Cameo in Ray Donovan Season Finale? Star Wars Disneyland Expansion Announced While Anaheim Continues to Crumble Hard Hats Help Fat Cats Score $550 Million in Anaheim Four-Star Hotel Subsidies Anaheim's Citizens Advisory Committee Recommends Districts Be Put on the Ballot Anaheim passes 30-year Disney Gate Tax Ban to Resort Elite's Delight Hey You! - Baby Face Restaurant Review - Win Thai Cuisine Website Location Review Win a $25 gift certificate. Listen in! Music in this episode by Sacred Blasphemy -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 34 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Orange County's long history of producing great actors for film, tv and theater. Frank John Tristan talks with John Walcutt of OCSA. Lisa Black reads a Hey You! and we go get some broasted chicken in the food review. Enjoy! OC School of the Arts Students Shout Down Anti-LGBT Religious Fanatics (OC Weekly Article) Interview with John Walcutt Orange County School of the Arts Shakespeare Orange County (OC Weekly article) Hey You! - Wake up, pull over! Restaurant Review - Pittsburgh Chicken and Subs Website Location Pittsburgh Chicken and Subs Keeps in Los Alamitos Keeps Broasting On After 25 Years (OC Weekly Food Review) Music - Cameo Adele Website Cameo Adele Has All the Soul OC Needs (OC Weekly article) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 33 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Mixed Martial Arts. Gustavo speaks with OC Weekly freelance writer Josh Chesler about MMA in OC. Uncle Creepy stops by to talk fighting and share storytime. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we go to Adonis Mediterranean Grill in Laguna Beach for our food review. Enjoy! Show notes: Local Gyms: Kings MMA RVCA Gym Team Oyama Local Fighters: Cyborg Brent Primus Carla Esparza AJ McKee (OC Weekly Article) Interview - Ian "Uncle Creepy" McCall Website 'Uncle Creepy' Ian McCall Trains for His Comeback While Dealing With His Biggest Enemy: Himself (OC Weekly Article) Storytime with Uncle Creepy Hey You! - Too Uncool for School Food Review - Adonis Mediterranean Grill Location Adonis Mediterranean Grill Serves Gyros That Are Good Good, Not Just South County Good (OC Weekly Review) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode 32 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss cocktails. Gustavo Arellano talks with OC Bartender's Cabinet board member, Emily Delicce about why good cocktails are important. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we visit Hi-Time Wine Cellars for the food review. Enjoy! Show notes: Kahlua -> Presidente -> Jim Beam . . . Gustavo's transition to full blown borracho Interview - Emily Delicce Vacation Bar OC Bartender's Cabinet Mixing Glass Hey You! - Dolphin Defender Food Review - Hi-time Wine Cellars Website Location Behind the Scenes at Hi-Time Wine Cellars (OC Weekly article) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 31 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Real Estate and what it takes to actually buy a home in Orange County. Gustavo's realtor (and ex-student from Cal State Fullerton) Julio Arana of the Omni Group stops by to over everything from the real estate market to being a good neighbor. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review some great charbroiled chicken. Enjoy! Show notes: Interview - Julio Arana Julio Ariana Real Estate Omni Group Hey You! - Baby Face Food Review - El Pollo Norteño Website Location -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode 30 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Muslims in Orange County. Gabriel San Román talks to Ojaala Ahmad, the Communications Coordinator for CAIR Los Angeles about issues facing the Muslim community in Los Angeles and Orange County. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we visit Al Sanabel Bakery for our food review. Enjoy! Show notes: Interview - Ojaala Ahmad CAIR Los Angeles Chapter Hey You! - Ex-Volunteer Food review - Al Sanabel Bakery Location -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode 29 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss ska music. Music editor Nate Jackson talks with Whitney Dunkle of Pocket Entertainment about the new generation of ska music in Orange County. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review Newport Beach Corner Cafe. Enjoy! Show notes: No Doubt Reel Big Fish Save Ferris Skatellites Toots and the Maytals Tazy Phillipz - Ska Parade Interview: Whitney Dunkle Pocket Entertainment The Skacademy Awards Ska-mic Con Hey You! - Kid Dodger Food review - Newport Beach Corner Cafe Location Newport Beach Corner Cafe Is the Perfect Coastal Liquor-Store Deli -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to OC Speakly episode 28. On this episode we discuss Huntington Beach, WHAT'S UP BRUH! Gustavo talks to OC Weekly Managing Editor Nick Schou about the history of Surf City and Victor Valladares of Oak View ComUNIDAD stops by to talk about some of Huntington Beach's redeeming qualities. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review some good HB Thai food. Enjoy! Show notes: Longform Articles: Huntington Beach Babbitt Putting the Con in Condo Shot in the Back Interview - Victor Valladares Oak View ComUNIDAD Chinelos de Morelos: 4th of July Huntington Beach Parade (Video) This is What Happened When I Brought a Donald Trump Piñata to a Trump Protest Hey You! - Feel My Flow Food review - Bangkok Avenue Website Review Location -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 27 of OC Speakly. This week we talk about the state of community college. Gustavo talks to two of our interns, Frank John Tristan and Jeanette Duran about their experiences dealing with carrying full course loads, work, interning and still dealing with life. Lisa Black reads Hey You! And we talk sushi in our food review. Enjoy! Show notes: Terry Bales Helped to Make Santa Ana College's Journalism Program a National Powerhouse Hey You! - Don't Think Twice Food review - Mika Sushi Location Mika Sushi in Orange Is Your Quintessential OC Neighborhood Sushi Joint -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 26 of OC Speakly. This week we discuss barbershop culture. Gustavo and Gabriel San Román discuss the evolution of barbershops in OC. Gabriel visits Pierre Dotson at A-Unique Barbershop in Anaheim.  Lisa Black reads *Hey You!* and we review Stacks Pancake House and their new restaurant, Plumeria Cafe by Stacks. Enjoy! Show notes: A-Unique Barbershop Kicking It With the Wisecracking Barbers at A-Unique Barbershop in Anaheim Hey You! - Sandman Revisited Food Review - Stacks Pancake House Website Plumeria Cafe by Stacks -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 25 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode, we discuss 50 years of South Coast Plaza. OC Weekly food writer, Anne Marie Panoringan, talks to Debra Gunn Downing, the Executive Director of Marketing for South Coast Plaza about the future of dining at SCP. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and since we are cover South Coast Plaza, we review Zcafé, enjoy! Show notes: South Coast Plaza Interview - Debra Gunn Downing Hey You! - Your Dog Bites, and So Do You Food Review - Zcafé Website Location First OC 'Sanctuary' restaurant -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 24 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode, we talk about the Newport Beach Film Festival. OC Weekly staff writer Matt Coker talks to Cade Russell, Associate Director of Programming for the Newport Beach Film Festival, about this year's programming and the films he is most looking forward to. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review Crow Bar in Corona del Mar, enjoy! Show notes: Newport Beach Film Festival Interview - Cade Russell Opening Night Film - Take Every Wave, the Life of Laird Hamilton Closing Night Film - The Exception Hey You! - So Angry! Food Review - Crow Bar Website Location -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 23 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode, we discuss the all new House of Blues at Anaheim Garden Walk. OC Weekly Music Editor Nate Jackson talks with HOB Anaheim General Manager Tim Jorgensen about the new location. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review Masala Hut off Katella in Anaheim. Hey, a whole Anaheim episode, enjoy! Show notes: House of Blues Anaheim So Far, New House of Blues Is Almost Everything It Needs To Be (OC Weekly) Interview - Tim Jorgensen, HOB Anaheim GM Hey You! - Gym Hog Food Review - Masala Hut Website Location Masala Hut in Anaheim Is a Tiny Indian Grocery Offering Big, Delicious Flavors -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 22 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode, we discuss affordable housing, or the lack thereof. Gabriel San Román talks with Marilynn Montaño, ex-Weekly intern and volunteer at Resilience OC about housing, immigration and the struggles a lot of families face in Orange County. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review the old-school classic Cal-Mex of 301 Cafe in Placentia. Enjoy! Show notes: Listing shortage bumps home prices last month (OC Register) Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County More Juvenile than its Subject Matter (OC Weekly) Interview - Marilynn Montaño Resilience OC Report: Santa Ana's Lacy Barrio "In Crisis" Due to Mega-Overcrowding, Gentrification (OC Weekly) Lacy in Crisis and in Action: A report on housing and tenant conditions in the Lacy neighborhood of Santa Ana, California (PDF) Hey You! - Get Out! Food Review - 301 Cafe 301 Cafe is a Cal-Mex Shrine (OC Weekly Review) Location -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

  Welcome to episode 21 of OC Speakly. On this episode we are talking about the new anthology Orange County: A Literary Field Guide. Gustavo reads a bit from his foreword and challenges listeners to hunt the OC Weekly archives for a chance to win a copy. One of the editors, Andrew Tonkovich, speaks with Field Guide contributor Victoria Patterson about her writing career. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we talk burgers in the food review. Enjoy! Show notes: Orange County: A Literary Field Guide Find the author of a quote from a 1996 article for a chance to win a copy. Interview: Victoria Patterson Website Drift This Vacant Paradise The Peerless Four The Little Brother Hey You! - A Heartfelt Colonoscopy Food review - TK Burgers Website Twitter Instagram Exactly Why Is TK Burger So Damn Good?!?!?!?! (OC Weekly article) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode 20 of OC Speakly. This week we talk about Weed for Warriors and how the government specifically targets soldiers when they use and cultivate marijuana. Also, how new marijuana regulations, Measure BB and Proposition 64, affect Orange County. Staff writer Mary Carreon speaks with Kristoffer Lewandowski, Orange County chapter president of the Weed for Warriors Project, about how marijuana is beneficial to returning vets and to discuss his possible life sentence in Oklahoma for cultivating 6 marijuana plants. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we visit Vishnu in Irvine for our food review. Enjoy!   Show notes: There is a Sanctuary (OC Weekly Article) PTSD-Stricken Marine Vet Faces Five Years in Oklahoma Prison for Growing Six Marijuana Plants (OC Weekly article) PTSD-Stricken Marine Veteran Arrested For Six Okie Pot Plants Now Facing Even More Charges (OC Weekly article) Interview with Kristoffer Lewandowski Weed for Warriors Project Hey You! - Christ Is Not a Crutch Food review - Vishnu Website Location The Return of the Dosa - OC Weekly review -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 19 of OC Speakly. On this episode we discuss deportations, immigration, la migra, ICE…all that shit. Gustavo compares family immigration stories with our resident chingona clubs editor, Denise de la Cruz. Denise then speaks with immigrant youth activist, Hairo Cortes. A dramatic reding of Hey You! from Lisa Black and a shocking admission from Gustavo in the food review. Enjoy!   Show notes: Matías Ramos Julio Salgado Interview - Hairo Cortes Hairo on Twitter Orange County Immigrant Youth United Immigrant Activists Hail ICE Santa Ana Jail Contract's End, Vow to Continue Fight Santa Ana Becomes Orange County's 1st "Sanctuary City," Moves to End ICE Jail Contract DACA DAPA Hey You! - A Dam Shame Food review - Tony's Little Italy Website Review Restaurant info -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 18 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss all things brunch. Our Marketing Director discusses the second annual Fresh Toast event on March 25th at Newport Dunes. Food writer Anne Marie Panoringan joins Gustavo to discuss some of the best food to eat between breakfast and lunch. A dramatic reading of Hey You! rounds out our show. Enjoy! Show notes: OC Weekly Boozy Brunch! issue Fresh Toast March 25, 2017 Tickets are going quick! Bloody Battle bloody mary competition Some of our amazing booze sponsors helping you get liquored up: Bulleit bourbon, Don Julio tequila and Reyka vodka Some amazing brunch shout outs: Bosscat Kitchen and Libations Outpost Kitchen Babette's Win free tickets. First person to email Gustavo and correctly spell our Marketing Director's first name will win two tickets! Sorry, no hints here in the show notes. garellano@ocweekly.com Interview with Anne Marie Panoringan Chilaquiles Anepalco's Cafe Tackle Box OC Benedicts Anchor Hitch Waffles Bruxie Boozy brunch drinks Sol Cocina's Frozé Water Grill's Ramos Gin Fizz Chapter One's Cold Fashioned Pizzeria Ortica's coffee and Amaro Alta Baja Market's Micheladas (Transparency alert, Alta Baja is owned by Gustavo's wife, Delilah) Other great brunches TAPS Fish House The Public House by Evans Brewing Co. [Brunch Menu] Break of Dawn OC Weekly Food Facebook Instagram Anne Marie on instagram @brekkiefan Hey You! - Locks of Unlove -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 17 of OC Speakly. On this episode we discuss the uptick in police brutality in Orange County. Gabriel San Romàn talks to Theresa Smith, a mother who's son, Cesar Cruz, was killed by police. Theresa is the founder of LEAN, the Law Enforcement Accountability Network. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we review Eva's Carribean Kitchen in Laguna Beach. Enjoy! Show notes: Just a tiny amount of our coverage of police killings: Ashley McDonald Antonio Salvodar Kelly Thomas Ernesto Canepa Steve Salgado Interview with Theresa Smith Anaheim's Cruzaders LEAN Hey You! - No Cookies For You! OC Weekly calendar of events Shout out to the 3 James Beard semi-finalists! Best Wine Service - Studio at Montage Best Hospitality - Marché Moderne Best Chef in the West - Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria Food Review - Eva's Carribean Kitchen Website Callaloo Soup Eva's Rum List -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode 16 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss SanTana's war on loncheras with Denise de la Cruz. Gustavo gets deep and talks with Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria about the demonization of Mexican food and what it means for many families who run food service businesses. Lisa Black reads a Hey You! about someone's gross-ass feet and we review a late night lonchera in SanTana. Enjoy!   Show notes: Santa Ana, Most-Mexican Big City in U.S., Declares War on Taco Trucks. Again Shout out to Tacos Los Primos in Whittier Interview with Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria First review of Taco Maria on OC Weekly Gustavo on Twitter: Chicano cuisine? Taco Maria on Twitter: Identity issues Carlos' favorite lonchera - Alibrije's Carlos on Twitter Hey You! - Shroomy Feet Email your Hey You!'s to garellano@ocweekly.com Food review - Ruben's Tacos Y Mulitas Info Morning stop: Main and Bishop Evening stop: Main and Walnut Eat This Now: Weekend Al Pastor Pop-Up Nights at Ruben's Tacos y Mulitas -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 15 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we break down the history of protesting, The Women's March and the other protests in Orange County. Gabriel San Román speaks with Rida Hamida organizer of #IStandWithHijabis and community activist. Also a dramatic reading of Hey You! and a fantastic Turkish restaurant in Fountain Valley. Enjoy!   Show notes: Santa Ana Women's March slideshow 'I Stand With Hijabis' slideshow Interview with Rida Hamida OC Weekly 2014 People profile ISOC CLUE Hey You! - A couple of morons with a stick ocweekly.com/calendar Indivisible OC Twitter Food Review - Istanbul Grill Website Twitter OC Weekly review -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

  Welcome to episode 14, on this week's episode, Gustavo discusses the Poseidon desalination plant with Mary Carreon before she talks with Parimal 'P.Mo' Rohit, editor of The Log, who has done extensive coverage on Poseidon as well. We also have a new dramatic reading from Hey You! and a great Mexican restaurant in Huntington Beach. Enjoy!   Show Notes: McClatchy report on critical infrastructure Poseidon coverage Ground Water Replenishment System OC Coastkeepers Interview with Parimal Rohit The Log $1 Billion to construct the facility and another $100 Million for the water delivery infrastructure, billed to taxpayers Charles Lester Poseidon's Carlsbad desalination plant receives an average of 3 violations a month (22 of which were for critical toxicity) Coastal Commission commissioners Hey You! - Howdy Doody Nightmare Puppet Restaurant review - Taqueria Don Victor Yelp Taqueria Don Victor Makes You Taste the Baa (OC Weekly) Taqueria Don Victor Gets the Good Food Treatment (OC Weekly) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode thirteen of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss altrenative healthcare in the wake of the possible gutting of the ACA. Denise de la Cruz interviews Panquetzani from Indigemama, who utilizes Mesoamerican medicine and ancestral traditions to strenghten female reproductive health. We also have a dramatic reading of our popular Hey You! column and a great female owned store for picking up some of the best booze in OC. Enjoy!   Show notes: Sobadoras Botánicas Curandero The Simpsons Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy Interview - Panquetzani of Indigemama Facebook group Hey You! - Namaste, Bitch Food review - Mixing Glass Website Classes -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode twelve. We are devoting this episode to Gabby Gabborno, lead singer of Cadillac Tramps, Manic Hispanic, Santos y Sinners and more. We interview Weekly photographer John Gilhooley about Gabby's legacy and music editor Nate Jackson brings you audio scenes from the memorial concert at the Observatory. We finish off with a stop at Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa for the food review. Oh, and #fuckcancer.   Show notes: Gabby Gabborno Cadillac Tramps Manic Hispanic Flock of Goo Goo Santos Y Sinners X-Members Interview with John Gilhooley Pinche Punks (cover story) Memorial concert slideshow Nate Jackson from the memorial concert at the Observatory Stage Audio Jonny "Two Bags" Efrem Schulz Eric VonHerzen & Jim Monroe Life on the Edge - Cadillac Tramps documentary Frida Cinema OC screenings Friday, January 27th, 8pm Saturday, January 28th, 8pm Downtown Independent LA screening Sunday, January 29th, 3pm Food Review - Memphis Soul Cafe Website -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode eleven of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. and his time spent in Orange County. We excerpt audio from two speeches made here: 55 years ago, MLK gave a speech at Chapman University, and 49 years ago he gave a speech in Anaheim 19 days before his assassination. Gabriel San Román discusses Dr. King's words and Gustavo talks with music editor Nate Jackson about growing up black in Orange County. We also stop at Alebrije's Grill, the pink lonchera in SanTana, for our food review. Enjoy!   Show notes: Where the Black People At? (OC Weekly Volume 18, Number 40) Of the top 25 metropolitan areas in the US, Orange County is the only one with an African-American population of less than 5% (2.1% to be exact) UC Irvine Cafeteria Sells Chicken and Waffles for Martin Luther King Day An Incomplete, Embarrassing Timeline of Anti-Black Moments in Orange County OC's Oldest African-American's (103 Years!) Secret for Long Life: "Soul Food and Hard Work" Martin Luther King, Jr. speech excerpt #1 recorded at Chapman University, December 10, 1961, recorded by Chapman professor Don Booth "Racial justice and nonviolent resistance" (7 minute excerpt) Martin Luther King, Jr at Chapman University Thanks to Mary Platt for access to the archival audio Martin Luther King, Jr. speech excerpt #2 recorded at a luncheon at the Anaheim Convention Center with the California Democratic Council, March 16, 1968 (6 minute excerpt) Thanks to Mark Torres of the Pacifica Radio Archives for access to the archival audio Interview with Gabriel San Román: Joseph Jackson Jr. Made Civil Rights History as a Member of Mississippi's Tougaloo Nine Food Taco Truck - Alibrijes ("The Pink Taco Truck") Taco Acorazado (Battleship Taco) Beso de Monja Twitter Facebook -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode ten of OC Speakly. On this week's show we discuss gentrification, specifically in SanTana (or DTSA if you are bringing the "renaissance" to the area). Gabriel San Román talks with Sarah Rafael García about her new zines SanTana's Fairy Tales. They also discuss the loss of the historic El Carousel and what can be done about the loss of community as new businesses and residents move in. We also review Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa. Enjoy!   Show notes: Downtown Santa Ana Gets "Great Neighborhood" Award—And Protests! Protest signs (image) Santa Ana Gentrifiers to Rename Former Fiesta Marketplace "East End Promenade"--HA! Interview with Sarah Rafael García Website SanTana's Fairy Tales Zoraida & Marisol available now, profits support Transgeneros en Accion Grand Central Art Center LibroMobile Raspa Press Food review - Pizzeria Ortica Website Best craft cocktails in OC 2016 Murderers Row of bartenders (Joel Caruso, Aristotle Alstaetter, Justin Van Billiard) -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to OC Speakly episode nine. On this week's episode, it's all about the 2016 Year in Review. We revisit some of the biggest news of the year. OC Weekly's most prolific online writer Matt Coker talks with Gustavo about some of the stories you might have missed if you only read the dead-tree edition. Gustavo also talk to web editor Taylor "Hellcat" Hamby about the most trafficked articled on ocweekly.com. We finish this episode talking with Gabriel San Román about his favorite stories and a shout out to our favorite restaurant (food truck, actually), Burritos La Palma.   Show notes: Matt Coker's 2016 in Review OCDA Snitch Scandal OC Jail Break Orange Feathers - Sandra Hutchens as Krazy Kat The rise of hate KKK Rally in Anaheim Bomb threats directed at mosques Kids being racist, and more! Your Anaheim Angels of Anaheim Will Mike Trout Be Robbed Again as American League MVP? Another Summer Night at Angel Stadium (Orange Feathers) Matt's favorite film of 2016 Manchester by the Sea Taylor "Hellcat" Hamby's 2016 in Review: Chapman University Undie Run Spring (slideshow) Chapman University Undie Run Winter (slideshow) Cal State Fullerton Undie Run (slideshow) KKK Rally in Anaheim (slideshow) The Real Cougars of Orange County (RIP Foxfire) (slideshow) 2016 AVN Awards (slideshow) Dana Rohrabacher looking clueless FoxFire closing Top Metal Lists A look back to 2013: Top 10 most satanic metal bands Closing of Irvine Meadows In "Almost 2016 News": What Gwen Stefani Was Really Thinking In the "Used to Love You" Music Video If you want longer OC Speakly episodes, share with your friends! Gabriel San Román's 2016 in Review: OC Whites Want Nothing to Do With Mexicans—But Asians Are Okay! KKK Rally in Anaheim Antifas (Anti-fascist counter-protestors) Police Reports on Anaheim KKK Brawl Prove Chief Raul Quezada is a Liar Fracas at the Fairgrounds Donkey Show cover Gabriel and Gustavo's favorite restaurant of 2016: Burritos La Palma Twitter: @burritoslapalma -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram

Welcome to episode eight of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we talk with veteran investigative journalist R. Scott Moxley regarding the case of Kenneth Clair, a man serving time for a murder he probably didn't commit. Gustavo also talks with CJ Ford, the private investigator rallying behind Kenneth Clair, about his work on the case. We lament the lack of Hate Hotline callers and we talk about Olive Tree's Palestinian delicacies. Show notes: OC Weekly investigative journalist R. Scott Moxley Journalist of the Year award by LA Press Club 2016 Distinguished Journalist award by Society of Professional Journalists/LA 2016 Moxley Confidential Kenneth Clair coverage on OC Weekly Interview with CJ Ford CJ Ford profile 9th circuit overturns Kenneth's death penalty OCDA's "miniseries" on The People vs. Kenneth Clair on YouTube freekennethclair.com Write to Kenneth Clair: The Men's Central Jail Inmate Booking Number: 2925186 550 N Flower St. Santa Ana, CA 92703 cjfordpi.com Petition to release Kenneth Clair We know there are haters out there, but no one seems to care. Does that mean you really like us? #fuckthehaters Call us at (714) 550-5984 and leave a message Food review - Olive Tree Best Middle Eastern Restaurant 2012 Gustavo forgets that Ramadan 2017 is May 26-June 25 Iftar at Olive Tree Original Hole in the Wall review -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram  

Welcome to episode 07 of OC Speakly. This week we talk about the Holidays. Trendzilla columnist and calendar editor Aimee Murillo talks with Gustavo about holiday trends and gifts and why you should be buying indie and DIY. Aimee also talk with Kate Heart about her squeaky toys. Also, win a $25 gift card to Naugles with our trivia question, and if you are looking for something more substantial, we review 320 Main in Seal Beach. Enjoy! Show notes: Howl, Long Beach Peacock & Co., Long Beach Oddities from Dark Art Emporium, also in Long Beach Factory & Co., Santa Ana from the folks who brought you Harveys Magoski Art Colony, Fullerton Heather Paxton Book Machine Chantal deFelice The Book Man, Orange Interview with Kate Heart aka Bittersqueaks Etsy Store Instagram Bittersqueaks.com Trendzilla article on OC Weekly Trivia question Holy shit, sorry Dougie! Listen for the question $25 gift card to Naugles on the line Email garellano@ocweekly.com Restaurant review - 320 Main in Seal Beach Jason Schiffer OCBC Website Review in OC Weekly Bleu Tenders review on OC Weekly -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com  

Welcome to episode six of OC Speakly. This week we talk about weed. Staff writer and marijuana maven Mary Carreon talks with Diane Goldstein, Executive Boardmember of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) about how California Prop 64 affects Orange County. We also ask you a really hard trivia question (with a prize!) and tell you where to get the best breakfast burritos in Buena Park. Enjoy! Show notes: OC Weekly's Prop 64 coverage Orange County's marijuana activists OC NORML Chris Glew Randall Longwith Marla James Sky High dispensary raid Shout out to NASA OG at New Generation Interview with Diane Goldstein Diane's Bio on LEAP.cc Call for local bands Email music editor Nate Jackson (njackson@ocweekly.com) No Hate Hotline this week We forgot to put the phone number under this article on Fidel Castro Trivia contest - win a $25 gift card to Naugles Listen to the episode for the question Email Gustavo if you know the answer (garellano@ocweekly.com) Food review - Athenian Burgers #3 OC Weekly Best of 2015 OC Weekly Best of 2014 -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode five of OC Speakly. This week we are dedicating the episode to talking about what we want to see with the future of Orange County's food scene, and who better to discuss, than an LA resident. Gustavo talks to Christian Ziebarth about all things Naugles and the history of Mexican-American fast food. Our food review this week is the amazing brunch spot in Laguna Hills, Break of Dawn. Show notes: Discussing OC's food scene with OC Weekly's Art Director City of Gold review Interview with Christian Ziebarth of Naugles Naugles web site Christian's Mexican restaurant blog OC Weekly coverage of Naugles Nalga on Wikipedia No Hate Hotline this week Call for sponsors (email Gustavo) Food Review - Break of Dawn Web site OC Weekly's coverage Dee Nguyen's Instagram -- Leave a message on our Hate Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode four of OC Speakly. This week we talk about homelessness in Orange County. Denise De La Cruz speaks with Eve Garrow, a homelessness policy analyst and advocate at the ACLU of Southern California. We follow up on the many reported hate incidents in OC now that Trump has been elected. Also, now that the weather is getting colder (finally!) we talk about chicken pho! Show notes: Homelessness in Orange County Interview with Eve Garrow Nowhere to live: The homeless Crisis in Orange County & How to End it (PDF) ACLU of Southern California Bio Dignity for All Project Hate Hotline Compilation of hate incidents in OC Restaurant review - Pho Dakao The best Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) in Orange County OC Weekly's review Yelp Gustavo forgets the name for hot vit lon Hot vit lon -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode three of OC Speakly. This week we talk all about the election! We interview Jody Agius Vallejo, an associate professor of sociology at USC about what the hell happened in the presidential election. We also break down local elections and the Democrat and Republican election night parties that took place around Orange County. Our hate hotline caller this week discusses racist comments aimed at her in a supermarket, and we finish up this week with our restaurant review, San Clemente's Surfin' Chicken. Enjoy! Show notes: OC Weekly's 2016 election coverage Interview with Jody Agius Vallejo USC Faculty profile Barrios to Burbs: The Making of the Mexican-American Middle Class Hate hotline Food Review - Surfin' Chicken in San Clemente Our Review Website -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode two of OC Speakly. This week we are discussing the OC music scene including the closing of Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, the history of OC music venues and an interview with longtime OC Weekly photographer, John Gilhooley. We also read your comments and talk about the best restaurant in OC, Taco Maria. Enjoy! Show notes: Irvine Meadows closing Gwen Stefani House of Blues The Weekly Gets Kicked Out of a Lit Concert By Douchebag House of Blues Anaheim Security OC Weekly calendar Interview with OC Weekly photographer John Gilhooley Music Festivals Three song rule for photographers johngilhooley.com The Zero Class Hater Hotline Nate reads a warm and fuzzy reader comment Food Review - Taco Maria Best of O-Seeeeeea Weekly! Carlos Salgado OC Weekly Best Restaurant 2016 blurb Purslane 2016 James Beard semi-finalists Jonathan Gold 101 Best Restaurants (LA Times login required) Webpage -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode one of OC Speakly, OC Weekly's podcast. This week we are discussing the idea of hate in Orange County. We interview Dr. Celia Lacayo, a Research Associate at UCLA regarding her research paper showing OC whites don't want to live next to Mexicans—but Asians are cool! We also listen to some Hate Hotline voicemails and talk about the best falafel in Orange County.
 Enjoy! Show notes: Dr. Celia Lacayo Latinos Need to Stay in Their Place: Differential Racialization in a Multi-Ethnic Suburb (PDF)
 Hater Hotline Some Hate - Gabachos complain Some Love - Don't be a pussy Kareem's Falafel Webpage OC Weekly's coverage Fatteh Nesrine Hawari OC Weekly People profile -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com

Welcome to episode zero of OC Speakly, OC Weekly's new podcast. This is a mini episode of sorts giving you the rundown on why we do what we do. Editor Gustavo Arellano gives you a run down on why he thinks you'll want to follow this podcast. In future episodes we will be covering the news, politics, food and culture of Orange County as well as following up on articles we've written. In the end. it's all about what we love, what we hate and what we think is interesting. All brought to you from the people behind OC Weekly. Show notes: What's the purpose being here in Orange County? Gustavo born in Ana-crime! We get people out of jail Big J-Mo James Ochoa Arthur Carmona Shantae Molina We put people in jail No black people in Orange County? DA Snitch scandal We'd be the 4th largest city in the US with a population of 3.1 million people Fuck the Confederacy Beautiful, hilarious haters trolling our Facebook page -- Leave a message on our Hater Hotline: 714-550-5984 letters@ocweekly.com Web Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Have a specific podcast question? Email podcast@ocweekly.com