Topa Talk

Taylor Swift is the muse of a conversation between Cody and Stephanie. Call it their Reputation Era! Over 60 police cars arrive to a mall in Miami due to supposed aliens. Ummm… TFTI?!Stephanie runs into acquaintances and assumes they're listeners. Spoiler: not everyone in this town is a Goober. Excuse me?Cody tries to convince Stephanie that he is a reformed Karen, sharing a story about his instincts being tested at the Target customer service desk. Praise his refrain.Traitors is the new Bravo and Steph has a book club on February 3rd (that's Saturday!)

Steph & Cody are behind the mic to kick off the new season and new year.A bar in New York bans patrons under 25 years old because they find young people annoying. Let's debate about it!RHOSLC drops a great finale - a secret superfan of the show plots her way onto the cast? Go get ‘em, Monica!Steph dials in on her health and Cody's boyfriend has a dog. Drama.Nearly six years in the game, Goobers! We love ya!

Steph and Cody discuss horses and more.

Twas the Topa before Christmas and all through the studio, three hosts gathered ‘round to record the show. Jordan shared his traditions and called Rudolph a twink. Cody returned to steamroll and speak without think. Steph tried to get a word in (but failed to no shock) Because two chatty guys seized her dear Topa Talk. Whether a local, a transplant, a goober or Santa Claus Enjoy this new Topa holiday show before we yell PAUSE

Hello, goobers, and happy pride month! In this ep, Steph and Sam dive into the healing qualities of being a gamer and the complex issues surrounding capitalism and pride month.

Topa Talk is back with another small business spotlight! Steph and Jordan bring the show to the neighborhood wineshop to sit down with Summer and Jake: owners of Midtown Wines. They talk hospitality, the Ventura community, jammy gammies, and falling in love in France. A little FMK and some skin-contact double entendre tie a bow on this wine-fueled giggle-inducing episode. Bonne chance!

Have you ever done the fruit roll up thing? You're about to find out. Steph and Jordan chat about the dress that got away, showing leg, and the trials and tribulations of having dairy before gettin jiggy widdit. They give the green light on therapy, a yellow light on joint bank accounts, and a red light on talking about the weather in this unprotected left turn of an episode. Buckle up buttercup!

It's a short episode and a long Bravo Minute!Cody recaps the most exciting day of his life after attending a filming of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in downtown Ojai.Who was fighting? Where did they film? What did he see? Is Stephanie going to be able to even say a word in this episode?F*ck around and find out.

Well that didn't take long: Cody crawls back to the studio, begging Stephanie for just one more fix of that sweet, sweet microphone. The attention proves to be so intoxicating that he throws himself back into the mix of Steph's roster of rotating co-hosts. Picking up right where they left off, Stephanie and Cody continue to cut each other off, spiral down tangents and dish on all the latest.Stack on some of Blair's reporting on Ojai Tea and you've got yourself one spicy Topa Talk sangwich of an episode.

In this local spotlight interview, Jordan and Steph sit down with Timbre Books' very own Kyle and Megan Murai. We talk books, opening a brownstone during a pandemic, and of course SMUT! Give this a listen tho go buy yourself a damn book.

While the rest of the Topa Talk universe rests, Steph & Blair catch up on the recent School Board meeting! Rumors are FLYING! Which ones will end up being true???

Steph and Jordan wax poetically about the power of music and the great Maggie Rodgrs. They also decide (drum roll) that yes indeed - capitalism still sucks.Blair brings us a big update in the on going OUSD saga and Cody is stuck in Jersey.

In this ep, we quiz Sam and find out more about her! Cody helps make a rapid-fire quiz with a heavy focus on smash or pass & we get knee deep in the nuances of queer life.While Sam is cleaning out her closet while Blair's palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy at the most recent school board meeting.Have no fear, Cody's Bravo Universe is here. Dont miss out on this jam packed ep!

Steph is back with Jordan in this week's episode covering all the notes! Once again the hosts of Topa Talk take a polarizing topic and bring in their hot takes. Pepsi families, you are not safe! Listen up for cool upcoming events and new businesses hitting Ventura! Blair covers the big changes happening in the Ojai Unified School District and gives us a City Council update. Cody stays raw as a cucumber while delivering all the hot goss from The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

In this episode, we bring together the forces behind Topa Talk season 5 thus far. Steph, Sam, and Jordan jump between topics and microphones in what we are calling Topa TalkApocalypse!Does ceramics turn you on? What are your favorite childhood video games? Jesus, is that you?Blair brings piping hot City Council Tea while Steph googles how many people can sue the city at once and Cody updates us on the various Housewives franchises with a few hot takes on who should get the boot.

Gen Z has entered the chat. Jordan Santamaria makes Topa Talk history by being the youngest goober to hold the mic! Can you keep up????In this episode, we tip our caps to the branding geniuses behind aioli (tasty mayo) and shpread (jazzed u cream cheese). We count our spoons and ask the hard questions, is Rizz born or bread? We finally get to debut our special segments!! Our local news segment with Blair focuses on recent school board drama and Cody updates us on the happenings inside the Bravo universe. P.S sorry, David.

Season 5 is going off without a hitch! Listen to Steph and her dear friend, Sam talk about anything and everything.Can we use the word slut? Are new years resolutions lame? Do you drink milk? What's your relationship to grief? How do you like your coffee??Trigger warning: Touching convo around death and grief

PAUSE! It's the season finale of Topa Talk season 4!Steph and Cody host the Topa Talkies, an award show offering their favorite local offerings (Think “Best of Ojai” but more unhinged and less reputable) with categories such as Best Cocktail, Biggest Ojai Diva, Best Sangwich - it's all here!Other categories are more niche for the Goobers offering a nostalgic trip down memory lane such as Best Hype Queen, Best Review and the coveted Lifetime Goober Achievement Award.Steph says goodbye to Cody as this is his last official episode as a cohost. No, really. Thank you for making this Topa Talk's most listened to season yet - we love you! P.S Cody - I love you more than you know, I hope we get to work on another project together in the future. You have impacted my life in ways we cant comprehend and against my own will, made me a better human. You are the best. Love, Steph

Being their final “regular” episode together, Stephanie and Cody sit down and interview one another about life and hosting the podcast. Who was each of their favorite guests to have on the show? You may be surprised! Stephanie details a Christmas party that got a little too merry, ending the night sitting on the shower floor. Haven't we all been there?Cody dives into one last Bravo minute, thanking the cantankerous and plastic women that made him the man he is today.This episode is nothing but good vibes and a great wrap on an incredible time together behind the mic. Thank you to Pxabay for the royalty-free music

It's Topa Talk holiday time! Steph and Cody get into the spirit with Christmas games and jolly chatter including plenty of Screw/Marry/Kill's submitted by the Goobers.AI generated art sweeps the social media scene. Our hosts deliberate: Is AI Art just another vapid social media trend or could it be something more insidious?

Perhaps he's cried wolf before, but we assure you that this isn't clickbait - Cody quits Topa Talk, wrapping up the season and his time as a co-host next month.Stephanie waxes poetically about the power of Lizzo and stops by a dress shop on a whim to try on wedding gowns - it's all happening so fast! We turn to you to ask who you think would make a great cohost with Stephanie and send your nominations in for our upcoming Topa Talkies Awards - Cody's not afraid to get messy one last time before he drops the mic.

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It's Topa Talk's final Halloween episode of the year and the vibes have never been spookier as our hosts challenge each other on phobias - plus, listen to play a game where we guess a classic killer based on their Housewives tagline.Cover your ears, Tim Burton, Steph and Cody have hot takes on your work! How good is Beetlejuice, really? After paying respects at the graveyard of dead Ojai legendary haunts (looking at you, Cafe Emporium and Casa De Lago) we share all the details on Halloween Happenings in Ojai and Ventura, so grab a pencil and get ready to fill your spooky social schedule this weekend!

Ranking our favorite Witches of Ojai and playing “Halloween Would You Rather”, things get spooky in this episode as our hosts are challenged with grizzly ultimatums such as - Who gives out better candy for Trick or Treating? Betsy or Anson?Apple Air Tags may be more sinister than you realize as Stephanie heeds her warning and Cody gets into a fender bender on Ojai Avenue in front of Beacon Coffee! Pop in a breath mint and apply a second coat of that organic deodorant (you need it) in this stinky, silly, and spooktacular episode.

It's week two of Topa Talk's Halloween Month and Stephanie is the ghost host doing the absolute most offering FOUR sinister games for you and Cody to play.The duo debates the difference between inspiration vs downright copycatting and where we should all draw the line. Goblins and ghoulies can all get along when we stop comparing ourselves to each other and focus on what's truly important… which classic horror slasher could get it?!

Stephanie has a piece of advice for local coffee shop patrons as she observes a lack of etiquette. A single person at a 4-person table? Save room for the rest of us! Halloweentime is in full swing which brings Cody back from the dead just in time to play a spooky game for Steph and the listeners - plus, real life horror confronts Cody when he meets a ghoul of a child. Stephanie has a few ideas for a new restaurant on Ojai Avenue, offering cuisine style and even naming the joint. Restauranteurs, listen up! Grab your pickleballs and enter if you dare - this creepy crawly Halloween episode of Topa Talk will leave you on the edge of your seat (if you can even find a place to sit!)

Stephanie has mentioned that this has been the best summer ever, and that was even before she landed a diamond ring, a new kitten and threw an alien hoedown - what a weekend! The bride-to-be is tempted to step behind the deli counter of Rainbow Bridge while grabbing a quick lunch as a fight breaks out right in front of the curried tofu.Cody is simply here to react this episode, how could he compete with the topics Steph is bringing to the mic? Our girl is in her era, and she has a lot to say. Dragon-themed smut novels? She finally has his attention.

Hey girl boss mama! I haven't talked to you since highschool but I remember what a fun-loving girlie you were and think you'd be great on my team if you're looking to make big bucks and own your own small business!Screen your DMs and lock your doors - it's all Multi Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes on this episode featuring other topics such as favorite sex positions, voicemail swag, diet pills, and surd situations, on god. Steph gives a lesson on denim, Cody gives a lesson on sniper blows, and you learn a lesson on trusting meal replacement shakes!

Stephanie feels concerned after Cody's recent botox, worrying that this could be the gateway to the slippery slope of plastic surgery causing Cody to challenge Steph on where the line should be drawn on body modification in an open conversation. With a Lizzo concert coming up, Stephanie and Cody discuss live music and the pros and cons of hearing your favorite musicians in the flesh. A trash man pees next to Stephanie while she works and Cody has his sights set on Shia LaBeouf's nose in this episode featuring a special Bravo Minute with Steph taking the wheel! Partner of this Episode:year(s) written by Cory Soto Reading at Timbre Books6:30pm on August 26th

After her pottery sale at Topa, Stephanie and friends stop by another local haunt where the bartender has a chip on her shoulder and offers shockingly questionable service.With the closure of Ojai's Casa De Lago and the craving for more local-style businesses, Cody ventures up the hill to a mysterious community called Oak View, riddled with lifted trucks and attempted franchises of familiar Ojai restaurants.Stephanie peeks inside your medicine cabinet, Cody gets a concussion during recording and both hosts discuss what they're truly “bad” at (please hold your submissions on this topic, feedback is not necessary) in this episode coming to you from Ojai's very own Upside Down!

We all generally fear similar things in this life, yet we each have individual phobias. Stephanie and Cody discuss their own irrational fears and determine which common phobias they would consider irrational as well. Clowns and needles, anyone? Sounds like a party!Cody escapes to Palm Springs only to find himself drowning in multiple Bachelorette parties at the gay club. Will he gatekeep the situation or roll with the punches?Community Corner: Stephanie hints at the next installment of Future of Ojai with a killer interview under our belts and another soon to come.Partners of this episode:EarthTonics Botanical SkincareUse discount code TOPATALK10https://earthtonicsskincare.com/Kaylie Crane Fitnesshttps://www.kayliecranefitness.com/Instagram: kayliecranefitness

Cody recaps his annual Catalina vacation that involves terror, turmoil, being banned from a restaurant and a novelty shirt three sizes too small.Coming back from a different kind of trip, Stephanie shares her new journey into microdosing - will this be the trick to beat anxiety and encourage productivity? A Virgo like her can only wish! Community Corner: As two local businesses close down (how many times will we have to repeat this topic until our community is unrecognizable?) our hosts ponder what should replace Casa De Lago Ojai - Plus, sources share chilling and disturbing hints as to why another local establishment shut it's doors.Partner of this episode:Kaylie Crane Fitnesskayliecranefitness.com@kayliecranefitness on Instagram

Stephanie recounts the astounding turnout at Stand Up Ojai's March for Reproductive Rights where over 400 of the town's finest - including our hosts - gathered to have their voices heard in a time where action matters most.Afterward, the Deer Lodge throws Cody a birthday party of epic proportions where the community dressed to the nines, the Lodge whipped up a feast to remember, and the DJ (along with the open bar) leads to a dance move so risky it causes Cody to spend his first week of his 31st year in crutches.Community Corner: Stephanie serves up information on The Cottages in Ojai and the outcome of the recent City Council meeting while Cody focuses on how locally beloved baker Kate announces her departure from The Dutchess. Was the incredible baker and celebrated restaurant's pairing too good to last? How will this adjustment affect Cody's favorite sangwich in town?! Fire up the MRI machine and do your best to not engage with counter-protesters, this week's episode is a junk drawer full of hot takes.

To celebrate season 4 episode 20, the Sespe Creek Collective dispensary provides goodie bags to our hosts which consequently leads to conversations in this episode that are thought provoking, absurd and more irreverent than ever.With a new abandoned Bowling Alley project being proposed to include man-made beaches, Steph and Cody offer their unsolicited (but honestly super rad) input. Are you listening, Caravan Outpost? We have an idea.Someone take the shovel from him: Cody continues to dig a deeper hole throughout the episode as Stephanie prompts him for hot takes and controversial opinions. Will you cringe or nod along? Skip your Happy Hour cocktail and unwind with THC during this highly off the rails episode!Partner of this episode:Sespe Creek Collective Sespe.org

When the Ojai Valley News reports the exterior demolition of The Oaks on Ojai Ave, locals have a lot to say about the new El Roblar Hotel poised to take it's place and our hosts provide plenty of hot takes.In an attempt to pull more people to the dance floor, Stephanie requests crowd-pleasers with a wedding DJ over the weekend who gives the people absolutely nothing but attitude.Relaxing on a camping trip, Cody receives a shocking text message stating that there has been a terrible boating accident - but is someone just pulling his leg?Put your phone down while driving and take out a loan for your dad's Tommy Bahama shirt, this episode is the escape you may need this week.Partners of this episode:Breathe Ojai Use discount code TOPATALK breatheojai.comEarthTonics Use discount code TOPATALK10earthtonicsskincare.com

Bop: Sharing hot takes and insights on local news and current eventsFlop: Pretending to quit your podcast and forgetting to tell everyone that it was a jokeStephanie and Cody discuss the aftermath of an Instagram joke gone awry after Cody falsely hints that he's quit Topa Talk.Returning from a weekend of celebrations, Stephanie highlights the (throw)ups and downs of her wedding weekend in San Francisco and perhaps for his own good: Cody loses his phone after a wild night out.Whether you're in the hour long In n Out Drive Thru line or cruising up the coast for the 3rd time this month, don't miss this episode! Partners of this episode:Life Elements TOPATALK20 at checkout for 20% off entire orderlifeelements.com Thrive Wellness WorkshopTopaTalk10 for 10% off a workshop!trivewellnessworkshop.com

It's all fun and games when our hosts challenge each other in honor of Pride!Steph quizzes Cody on queer herstory (What year did the Stonewall Riot take place? What show had television's first lesbian wedding?) and Cody asks Stephanie to determine if various places & things are gay or not (Spoiler: the 101 South is a flaming homosexual, obviously)On a serious note, Stephanie debates who will be her new Topa Talk cohost as Cody's time comes to an end - more details on his departure within the episode. From Texas banning dangerous things to protect the children (Wait, not guns? Drag queens? Seriously, Texas?) to hot takes on Bar Mitzvah music, this episode is chaotic just how you lil goobers like it! Happy Pride!This week's episode partner:Ventura SpiritsDiscount Code: TopaTalk10venturaspirits.com

Downtown Ojai has tourists, the East End has orchards, Mira Monte has fast food and Meiners Oaks has… a rat problem.Other than discussing this enclave of rodent magic within our dear valley, Stephanie and Cody dive into other pressing topics such as Pride Month (is everyone queer now?!) small town social experiments in Kansas and MTV's Jersey Shore.Plus, Stephanie tries the new Italian Deli in town, Cody extends an invite to a local celebrity for dinner and both hosts are actually just fine not talking about Stranger Things in this episode that requires NO introduction. Partners of this episode:Topa Topa Brewing Cotopatopa.beerLife Elementslifeelements.comDiscount Code: TopaTalk20

Hot girls everywhere, rejoice! Stephanie has a great tip for having the best summer of your life…and it just requires eyebrow dye! Cody is glad to be taking a load off after a week of narcissistic nightmares (headlines about himself that don't exist, wow!) to focus on something much lighter - his weekly 60 second recap of Real Housewives.So what are you waiting for? Swap houses with your neighbor for a complete overhaul, switch wives with a stranger and offer your car to MTV to transform it into a novelty disaster on this week's Topa Talk!(The world is heavy, and it keeps feeling heavier. Exhale and relax with us for an hour or so if it feels right for you, we hope to give you a quick break from it all. We love you Goobs. - Steph and Cody)Partners of this episode:Ventura Spirits Discount Code: topatalk10venturaspirits.com EarthTonics Botanical SkincareDiscount Code: topatalk10earthtonicsskincare.com

Codypendency (noun): excessive emotional or psychological reliance on Cody, and/or Cody's reliance on you - and fruit. Move over travelers, Stephanie is now picking a new fight… with people who get ready for their day in the morning! Plus, she has a proposal for the museum, however, she thinks it would be a good idea if they slept on it.From Memorial Day to the grooming habits of Cavepeople, our hosts worry about the heaviness of the world on another afternoon - today is all about escapism and a good laugh, don't take it too seriously! Partners of this episode:Life Elements Promo code: TopaTalk20lifeelements.comThrive Wellness Workshopsthrivewellnessworkshop.com

When Stephanie shares piping hot gossip about a local bar, Cody's jaw hits the floor and he offers unsolicited advice to the owners, who frankly, don't like him very much! Coming off of weekend highs and lows, Stephanie discusses being featured as a Woman of Ojai in the local paper and seeing her creative aspirations come to fruition - but does this all come at a cost?Our hosts discuss who would be honored if the paper had a “Men of Ojai” feature, who would survive in a horror film starring folks of the Topa-verse and the Marilyn Dress Kim Kardashian squeezed into at the Met in this episode that is cheaper than a bag of cotton candy grapes. Partners of this episode: -The Ojai Wine Festival ojaiwinefestival.com -The Ojai Vortex theojaivortex.com

Cody returns from San Francisco as perhaps the only gay man to ever visit the city without having sex, but instead watching the NFL Draft. Stephanie airs her grievances towards novelty signatures and those who travel while both hosts catch up sharing their recently consumed media - murder solving Raiders players and ingrown toenails, anyone?Pack your bags and make sure you tell EVERYONE about your trip abroad, this episode will feel like a getaway to a destination no one on Instagram cares about, but we care… kinda! Escape with us Goobers, we could all use a break!

A Goober writes in asking what our hosts think about a homeowner in town hosting Sex Therapy in their backyard - with the request that surrounding neighbors dismantle their tree houses in order to keep their outdoor sexy-time more private.Stephanie returns from LA with a new perspective on her aspirations, Cody is concerned about how Lea Michele spends time with her friends/vagina and both hosts grapple with the notion that someone would defecate in Jack Sparrow's Captain's Quarters.Whip out your desk lamp, dust off your sneakers and file down your boyfriend's scissor hands - this episode is worth $44bil.

Call them night owls, call them social butterflies: Stephanie & Cody surprise themselves with their recent social tenacity as our hosts emerge from a “shelter in place” era - and you'll never believe where Stephanie ordered a Coors on draft! This episode may serve as a cautionary tale as Cody warns listeners of Highway Hoodlums and Starbucks Fist Bumpers while Stephanie urges listeners to be on the look out for the judgmental male-eye that occurs when a woman drives a stick shift. Hold your yoga pose and lock up the bar behind you, this episode is full of all sorts of Goober situation type of moments!

Consider this episode the unofficial Topa Talk Guide to the 805: Stephanie and Cody fall down a rabbit hole of their favorite game, Screw/Marry/Kill.Which pizza in town is getting screwed, married and killed? How about healthy restaurant? Which cocktail from various local menus is heading to the sack with our hosts, and which one is walking down the aisle?Filled with tough ultimatums and personal no-brainers, we encourage you to play along with us and a Level Line beer or Charman Margarita.Plus, our goobers wrote in PLENTY of hot takes on the Oscar's shocker of Will/Jada/Chris and we hear from a dear friend and listener on the complexities of the altercation.

You'll never believe what Stephanie has embarked on recently, much to the delight of Cody. Be warned, this new journey causes a thorough conversation and these roses aren't scared to handle a little prick.Stay tuned to hear about Cody getting into a fight in a public parking garage, Stephanie's musings on the preferred milk choices of people and what it says about them, our host's biggest “Karen” moments and more in this episode that will transport you Far, Far Away.

As Stephanie prepares for a camping trip, our hosts debate what is qualified as glamping vs. roughing it in the great outdoors.Cody wants to teach you how to achieve the coveted DSL's, Stephanie wants you to rethink cancel culture and Kim Kardashian wants you to “get your f***ing ass up and work” - which our hosts have plenty of hot takes about. Throw a coat of cherry Carmex on your kisser and enjoy!

Jinkies! In this episode filled with mystery, intrigue and shocking reveals, our hosts uncover who is responsible for a crime that took place in Solvang over the weekend.Steph and Cody answer listener questions including which Ojai business our hosts would inherit if given the choice. Would Cody run a boutique named after the color blue? Would Stephanie run a theater that has been under construction longer than most folks have even lived in this town? Grab your favorite smut novel, say a quick prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas and settle into this episode that will solve the mystery of all these questions & more -And we could have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for these meddling kids.Zoinks!

Our hosts catch up after a whirlwind weekend discussing Cody's trip up in San Francisco, Stephanie's family reacting to her new Bimbo status and the community's reaction to our previous episode. Stephanie and Cody share their delights on the television show Survivor, their grievances of snitches within Goober Nation and their excitement about our favorite sound effect team: The Noise Boyz.Our listeners submit the love stories of their grandparents and our hosts share their grandparent's stories as well in a touching segment that will leave you reaching for your tissues and prune juice.

As Ojai begins to shift socially, economically and culturally, Stephanie and Cody sit down to speak with fixtures of the community to learn their perspectives on their hopes, concerns and visions of what Ojai is becoming.Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix calls for sustainability and unity hoping to inspire locals and transplants to work together for a greater good.Ojai local and mother Blair Braney isn't afraid to get involved and ask questions of board members and policies, sharing her opinion on the school district and housing crisis.Artist and recent resident Kristine Overacre who had design involvement with a major development project in the heart of Ojai envisions the valley to become a welcoming mecca to new people and ideas. Steph and Cody share their hot takes on each conversation and note where each viewpoint agrees and which topics seem more diametrical than ever.

Joined this week by Stephanie's cousin Samantha, the trio dives deep into the world of bimbofication - after all, folks say “dumb slut” like it's a bad thing! After two firings of reality tv show stars in Cody's favorite shows, our hosts discuss why networks draw the line on certain TV stars for their actions while seemingly giving other offenders a free pass.Whether it's Atalanta gay bars, an update from Steph on her Korean Spa experience or Cody getting his ass slapped on the beach - grab your favorite Jason and tune in to this family affair.