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Amid news of oversupply and decreased demand, the wine industry has an opportunity to adapt to the changing market. Audra Cooper, Director of Grape Brokerage, and Eddie Urman, Central Coast Grape Broker at Turrentine Brokerage, discuss key grape and wine industry trends, from oversupply and vineyard removals to the growing necessity of sustainable certification. They explore regional dynamics, bulk wine market shifts, and future trends, emphasizing innovation, industry collaboration, and better marketing to stay competitive. 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Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.   Transcript [00:00:00] Beth Vukmanic: Amid news of oversupply and decreased demand, the wine industry has an opportunity to adapt to the changing market. [00:00:11] Welcome to Sustainable Wine, growing with the Vineyard team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry. I'm Beth Vukmanic executive director. [00:00:22] In today's podcast, Craig McMillan, critical resource Manager at Niner Wine Estates. With Longtime SIP Certified Vineyard, and the first ever SIP certified winery speaks with Audra Cooper, director of Grape Brokerage and Eddie Urman, central Coast Grape Broker At Turrentine Brokerage, [00:00:41] they discuss key grape and wine industry trends from oversupply to vineyard removals to the growing necessity of sustainable certification. They explore regional dynamics, bulk wine market shifts and future trends. Emphasizing innovation, industry collaboration, and better marketing to stay competitive. [00:01:01] If you love infield education and are on California Central Coast on April 25th, 2025, please join us at the fungicide spring tailgate hosted at Cal Poly. In San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Shunping Ding will share updated results from a 2024 study on fungicide programs using bio fungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry. Then we'll visit the Cal Poly Vineyard to explore new powdered mildew management technologies and discuss fungicide spraying programs. With farmers from throughout the central coast to register, go to vineyard team.org/events or look for the link in the show notes. [00:01:44] Craig Macmillan: Our guests today are Audra Cooper. She's Director of Grape Brokerage with Turrentine Brokerage. And also, Eddie Urman, who's Central Coast Grape Broker with Turrentine Brokerage as well. And thanks for coming back. This is part two of a, of a, of an episode here. So, I really appreciate you folks making time to come back. [00:02:00] Audra Cooper: Thank you for having us back. We're excited to join you once again. [00:02:04] Eddie Urman: Yeah, thanks for having us. [00:02:05] Craig Macmillan: So Audra, let's start with you. In our last conversation . [00:02:17] And that was kind of where we left it that then started a conversation amongst the three of us afterward. We were like, okay, there's a lot more to talk about here. So let's do it. [00:02:24] Can you give some examples of what you mean by getting ahead of changes? [00:02:30] Audra Cooper: I think it's a sound business strategy to always try and stay ahead of the curve regardless of what component of business or what industry you're in, right? It's just a, a good strategy to have and a good philosophy to have. It's really important in this industry to continue to stay relevant and in order to stay relevant, you have to stay within the trend or ahead of the trend. [00:02:51] Being behind the eight ball is, never a good thing . You need to be ahead of the curve. A good example of that is sustainable certification. And we still have these discussions on the daily and Eddie, you can talk to this too about how often we have to talk about if you're not sustainably certified, you are cutting your buyer pool, probably roughly in half, as I mentioned in the previous podcast, and you're limiting yourself. [00:03:18] And the majority of the practices, most growers are probably already doing, and they're just not going through the certification process and getting that done. And if you look back a little over a decade ago, it was something that wineries were paying, you know, 25, 50 per ton more for, they were paying a premium. [00:03:36] And then it became more of a, this is really nice to have. And so more and more growers We're doing it as a point of differentiation in their marketing. And now today it's almost a necessity. It's no longer something that's necessarily going to get you a premium price for your grapes. It's also not necessarily a point of differentiation any longer. [00:03:55] It's a need to have. [00:03:57] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, Eddie, do you have anything to add to that? [00:03:59] Eddie Urman: No, I think that's a great example. , Audra offered up. [00:04:02] Craig Macmillan: So there's, trends around that, and there's a lot of certifications now, and I agree, I think a lot of folks don't need to be afraid of whatever the certification is, because you're probably doing a lot of those things already, a lot of common practices. [00:04:13] I think that's an interesting insight that now it's kind of becoming expected or certainly a requirement for a lot of wineries. [00:04:19] Let's talk about changes in acreage. That's where we left off last time when we were talking about the difference between vineyard removals, which have been suggested, recommended, et cetera, by a number of folks in the industry as we just are in oversupply period I've heard estimates that we may have 30 to 35, 000 acres of grapes, more than we need based on current demand. [00:04:40] how accurate do you think that is? , how bad is it on the supply side? [00:04:45] Audra Cooper: Well, I think you have a couple parts to that question, right? Let's dissect that a little bit and start with, we just got back from the Unified Wine Grape Symposium in Sacramento, and of course, during the State of the Industry, Jeff Bitter gave his annual synopsis of the nursery survey that they do annually on how many vines were sold, and they do a, A lot of data work in regards to what were removals and his number that he reported over the last two years was 37, 500 acres have been removed from the state of California. [00:05:15] He believes based on their research that another 50, 000 acres need to be removed to reach the point of balance, assuming that consumption stays at its current rate or drops just a tiny bit. [00:05:29] And when we look at our information internally, now we don't do a survey like Allied does, but we're tracking a lot of information, both with our winery partners as well as our grower partners in regards to who's doing what, and our number's a little bit higher, but we also go back four years technically going back to 2022, our number for the state of California is closer to about 50, 000 acres that have been removed, and, you know, I would argue that If consumption stays flat, certainly there will need more removals, but I don't know about 50, 000 acres more. [00:06:04] That seems like an awful lot of acres that need to be removed. If his numbers are right, that would put us back to Basically global recession numbers, which would be around 500, 000 acres bearing.  [00:06:16] Craig Macmillan: right. in the Grape Crush Report, which is an annual report that's put out by, uh, California Department Of Food and Agriculture and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there is a non bearing acres section in there, which I always find very interesting. Are we able to glean anything from that data in terms of what's been sold, what we think's gonna go back in, et cetera? [00:06:39] I want to put a timestamp on this. So this is being recorded first week of February, 2025. So the unified was in 2025. The report that's coming out is going to be for the 2024 year. [00:06:48] What can we learn from that non bearing acreage report?  [00:06:51] Audra Cooper: So there's two different reports. the acreage report will be coming out a little bit later in the year. We're going to have our crush report come out on February 10. I think you can glean two pieces of information, but both are very similar. And that is how much acreage has actually been removed and how light the crop truly was, particularly in the coastal regions for 2024. [00:07:10] And so when we look at, for example, a 23 bearing and non bearing acreage information from the state of California they're reporting 446, 000 acres of bearing wine grapes. And if you take that at, say, 7 tons an acre, that's 3. 12 million tons. And we know with certainty at 7 tons an acre, That acreage seems pretty low. [00:07:35] It doesn't seem realistic. So unfortunately, because it's a voluntary report when it comes to bearing versus non bearing acres, I do think that the state's probably about two years behind on real data trends. And so unfortunately right now, if you were to use that report as, you know, an analysis of the industry, you'd probably be a bit off. [00:07:54] Craig Macmillan: got it, got it. Are there trends in what varieties are coming out and what varieties are going back in? Because that's often been the driving force for removals and replants, is chasing the marketplace. Are we seeing that kind of thing in California? [00:08:11] Audra Cooper: Yeah, you know, I'll I'll touch on this a little bit and then turn it over to Eddie. It's, it's really difficult to predict in our industry how and what and when to plant, right? Because you are following a trend and a trend that you're going to be lagging behind in trying to meet because of the amount of time it takes to get a crop and a crop that is productive. [00:08:31] And so oftentimes we're abridged, Yeah. Yeah. too far behind in regards to consumer trends. When we look at the central coast as a whole, there's certainly some segmented dynamics on what's being removed versus planted. And, you know, a good place to start, of course, is Paso. Eddie, do you want to talk a little bit more about that? [00:08:51] Eddie Urman: Yeah we do see some trends of, varieties, being pushed out more frequently than others. You know, for the Central Coast, a couple that come to mind are, Zin, Pinot Noir Merlot is one that historically came out. If it's still there, still going out, and then more specifically, old vines is probably the more specific categories. You are seeing a lot of Cab being pushed, that are old vines, but likely to go back into Cab if it gets replanted. [00:09:17] Audra Cooper: that's an interesting trend, because when we're looking at what was purchased based on the survey numbers that Jeff Bitter reported, he was talking about 12, 000 acres being planted based on their survey in 2024, and an overwhelming percentage was still red varietals, which really bucks the trend on what we're seeing observing boots on the ground. [00:09:41] What we've mainly been seeing planted are more alternative whites and niche whites like Grenache Blanc, Pinot Grigio Astrotico, you know, very specific alternative whites in which they're trending with DTC and kind of smaller producers. Certainly we still see some redevelopment of Cabernet as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, not so much on the red blender side or Merlot. [00:10:06] Those seem to be being pulled out and not redeveloped. [00:10:09] Craig Macmillan: Are we seeing any changes or trends around Okay, I'm pushing out Cabernet. I'm going to replant Cabernet. , am I going to replant the same amount of Cabernet? Am I using this as an opportunity to plant new ground? Do we have any information about that kind of thing? [00:10:24] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I mean, to give you hard data would be challenging. I don't know that anyone really has, a hard, fast calculation of what they do and don't do in regards to, the varietal makeup of a redevelopment. And I do want to clarify, I think there's a common misconception, particularly in the coastal regions that This is new net acreage. [00:10:43] It's not new net acreage. A lot of this is redeveloped acreage, but it will be higher in productivity based on, you know, better vines, healthier vines, better spacing, new farming technology, and so forth. And so we'll have new net supply based off that acreage. In full production. When you look at the new developments, though, and it was save paso cab, for example, it's really difficult to say, Oh, well, let's do 50 percent cab and 50 percent red blenders. [00:11:14] I mean, that's a tough decision to make. And you're really making a a pretty risky bet. I think for most people, they're going to plant to the site and also to the trend in the market. And so oftentimes, for example, again, Paso Cab, you're still going to have Cabernet largely go back in on those redevelopments. [00:11:31] When you look at Santa Barbara County, I think they're diversifying a little bit more than they had been in the past. You're not largely just Chardonnay Pinot Cab. You're also seeing alternative reds and whites being planted in that area. Monterey County, when you look at that region, it tends to be a little bit more mixed bag, but still largely chardonnay then in the southern Monterey County area, cabernet and red blenders. [00:11:54] Craig Macmillan: Do you have anything to add to that, Eddie? [00:11:56] Eddie Urman: As far as the rate of what's going back in the ground, you know, in acres. I think as far as East Paso goes Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, we're seeing contraction as far as more acres coming out that are going back. The only area we do see more plantings that are new, it is in the West side of Paso. And it's substantial. I think there's a good amount of acres that have gone in the West side. [00:12:17] Being from the growing side, I think we always wanted to diversify away from Cabernet and Paso Robles specifically, but the reality is the majority of people still want to buy Cabernet. So if anything, I'm worried that growers expect other varieties to try to diversify their portfolio that might not match the demand. [00:12:37] Craig Macmillan: Right, right. And speaking of demand. , we're talking about land and grapes, what's the current state of the, the bulk wine market where you'd expect a lot of the sovers to go where are we kind of at and what do you think are going to be the impacts on the bulk wine market with the replanting? [00:12:53] Audra Cooper: currently right now, listed available with us is about 28 million gallons. We anticipate that it will climb to probably 30, maybe past 30 million gallons at the peak of listing this year, which is typically early summer. In large part, that's still 2023 vintage. However, we do still have some 21, 22, and of course now new 24 is being listed. [00:13:18] The rate of listing is not being eclipsed by the rate of, you know, attrition decline in regards to bulk wine being removed from the market, whether that's through sales or higher and better use internally for those who are listing it. So we still have an off kilter balance there and certainly dramatically an oversupply and that dynamics likely to continue for the next couple of years until we see consumption increase and, and therefore increasing demand for new products. [00:13:45] Typically when we've seen these large increases in availability, what's gotten us out of it is the negotiants who are developing new brands, particularly when we look back to the premiumization sector. We saw a lot of middle tiers, you know, the likes of Duckhorn and Joel Gott and several others who were growing programs that they may have had for a couple of years, but they were very small and they've broadened those to other Appalachians or California and went to the bulk market first to kind of grow those programs before they started grape contracting. [00:14:16] So we're going to need to start seeing that trend in order to clean that market up. [00:14:19] Craig Macmillan: And so that's, that's basically good news, you think, for the bulk wine supply going down the road. [00:14:23] Audra Cooper: I think. In the future, it is in the short term. It's rather painful to have that amount of availability, right? We've been tracking this for the better part of three decades, and there's never been a single calendar year in which we've carried this amount of inventory, particularly going into last harvest, it was the highest inventory we'd ever seen in our tracking. [00:14:44] Keep in mind that this is what's listed available for us. This is not going out and taking inventory of what everyone has in tank that they're not necessarily going to bottle or they don't have a program for. So you can easily maybe double that number and that's what the likely availability is. [00:15:03] Craig Macmillan: Eddie what do you think is going to happen with pricing on on bulk wine? Yeah, I know that you're a specialized in grapes. But obviously those growers are concerned about what's going to happen to those grapes. From the grower side, how attractive is it right now to turn product into bulk wine, do you think? [00:15:21] Eddie Urman: I would say it's very, very, very much not attractive. Uh, we would. Not advocate for that in most scenarios for growers at this time regarding bulk pricing, you know, bulk wine, obviously we have bulk people who have better insight than Audrey, but in general, it's not going to be good. We don't, we don't foresee an increase in price as. we're obviously seeing an increase in supply of bulk wine, that typically is going to still have more downward pressure on price. And as far as growers bulking wine, it's, I think, a very risky game right now. You know, bulk wine does have a life expectancy, to Audra's point earlier. And, know, if you bulk it now, you have to sell it eventually to make your money back. [00:16:02] And then on top of that, you have to carry those costs with today's interest rates.  [00:16:06] Craig Macmillan: Right, right. So, prices for bulk wine right now, I'm guessing have been on the decline for probably a couple of years. Is that accurate? [00:16:13] Audra Cooper: Yeah, that's an accurate statement. If I were to really think about how long they've been on the decline, I would say probably mid, mid calendar year 2023 is when we start to see the downturn of the market be very, you know, impactful on pricing and overall demand. And of course, increasing inventory is really when that trend started. [00:16:34] I want to kind of go back to what Eddie was talking about regarding you know growers making bulk wine and and how risky that is, you know, we have a saying internally and it's so Elementary, but it's so applicable to these times. Your first loss is typically your best loss or your least loss and so it's really important when you're looking at alternative to market Whether or not you're actually going to be able to optimize how much investment you have in that product, and more often than not, when you're making grapes into bulk wine as a grower, you're not going to have the wherewithal to compete with a competitive set, other wineries, or large growers whose business models incorporate making bulk wine as a producer. [00:17:15] So you really end up being on the losing end of that game. [00:17:19] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, do you see price pressure on growers? Are prices being negotiated down or contracts being changed or not renewed? And if so, does that vary by region, do you think? I know you specialize in the Central Coast, but just from what you know. [00:17:34] Eddie Urman: I think for the Central Coast, it's easy to say that there's still unfortunately more cancellations or evergreens being called and their contracts being executed. There is some activity of people being willing to look at stuff and even make offers, which is good news, but typically it's at a lower pricing. [00:17:51] Craig Macmillan: This is for both of you if I'm a grower and I'm facing this situation both what I can get for my price and then also what the chances are of me selling my stuff on the bulk market, is this a situation where we're maybe better off not harvesting all the crop or mothballing some vineyards for the short term? [00:18:08] Eddie Urman: Yeah, I mean, I think in general, the less we pick this upcoming season that doesn't have a home, you know, the better off if it's picked for, uh, a program where it's actually needed, that's great, but bulking one on spec or taking in more fruit because it's cheap or very, you know, very low cost is not going to be a good thing. good overall thing for the industry. [00:18:30] As far as mothballing, we've talked a lot internally. This is where the conversation came in last time about making tough decisions and being intentional about how you're going to farm or you plant going into the season as a grower is, you know, mothballing is very controversial. [00:18:45] I think for our team, as far as whether it truly works and can you truly come back after it's done, if you're mothballing a Vineyard that's at the end of his life expectancy. You're probably just delaying your pain one more year. Cause it probably will not come back. If you're mothballing a five year old vineyard, maybe it's something that's a different story, but a real tough decision. [00:19:06] Mothballing a young producing vineyard most people are not in that situation. [00:19:12] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I mean, I want to expand a little bit on the, the mothballing and not harvesting fruit. I think it's really important that, you know, while this is a rather negative time in the industry and it's really easy to be very pessimistic. I do want to be optimistic about the needed outcomes and the solutions and the pain that's still rather prevalent in our industry to get kind of to the other side of being healthy. [00:19:36] I do want to be optimistic about some of the newer plantings that we've seen basically since 2012. There is a lot of new to middle aged vineyards that I really hope continue to stay in the ground. They need to stay in the ground because they are the highest and best fit for some of the newer style products in wine. [00:19:54] And we need to be able to continue to keep our wine quality elevated. And so while certainly there's vineyards that need to be removed or, or mothballed and taken out of production, there's also the flip side of that where there's a huge need for some of the. better vineyards and the more sought after vineyards or the vineyards that are priced right for the program that they're going into. [00:20:16] So this is kind of a double edged sword in the sense that yeah, we need plenty of production to be pulled out of the supply chain, but at the same time there's a huge need for very specific supply. So I want to be very careful in classifying those items. [00:20:30] Craig Macmillan: Right. And that brings me to my next question Audra there must be regional differences. Yeah. Yeah. In these patterns, I would assume some areas maybe are a little bit more protected from this kind of contraction or, or expansion over supply and others probably really bearing the brunt. I would guess. Do you see patterns at the state level? [00:20:48] Audra Cooper: I see patterns at the state level, but I can even bring it down to the central coast, even so far down to like even Paso right now. And Eddie and I have been talking about this a lot. You know, we saw a huge uptick in available inventory for east side AVA Cabernet and red blenders and even some of the white. Over the last two years, particularly last year in 2024, [00:21:11] and now we're seeing that dynamic shift from the east side climbing and available inventory. And now the west side is where we're seeing most of our listings come from over the last couple of weeks. And so we're now seeing it kind of push into more of the premium luxury tiers as far as this oversupply and the contraction and the kind of the pain points. [00:21:29] And so we are moving through the channels. Which I know again is, is difficult to hear and it's a very negative position to be in the industry, but it's also a sign that the market and the supply chain is moving through what it needs to move towards in order to come out the other side of this thing on a healthier end. [00:21:48] We comment on this a lot where. You know, it's going to get worse, dramatically worse for a short period of time before it gets better. And we're starting to see kind of the beginning of that position. [00:21:58] Craig Macmillan: What about the San Joaquin Valley? San Joaquin Valley? [00:22:02] Audra Cooper: is actually typically leading the charge in regards to our market, particularly our supply aspect of things, both in grapes and bulk wine. And so when we see A retraction in our industry or oversupply. We typically see it in the interior of the central valley first And when we see kind of a new, Growth stage we see it over there first as well And so they're ahead of us by one to two years Currently and then it kind of follows into the central coast and then up into the north coast and what i've seen Historically when you look back at markets and you look at kind of the time horizons of these things how? Long they live and what pushes the momentum of these markets. You'll typically see it last longer in the Central Valley, tiny bit shorter in the Central Coast and a lot shorter in the North Coast. The North Coast usually doesn't see quite as long of a pain period as the other two regions do. And there's, there's a lot of reasons that we probably shouldn't get into today because it would be a whole nother topic of conversation. [00:23:00] But I do think that the Central Coast right now has got another challenging year ahead of it. But also I think that the on ramp to a more positive industry is a little shorter than what I think people are giving credit for too because a lot of the work is being done, we just got to get through these major pain points first. [00:23:19] Craig Macmillan: We know that consumers drive demand for wine and hence wine grapes but are there other economic forces or political forces or regulatory forces that put pressure on this grape market aside from just consumer demand? [00:23:32] Eddie Urman: again, but 1 of big 1s is, put, it could put pressure to the positive or negative on our industry. We don't really know yet. It's still to be determined. when I read this question, the other thing came to mind to me is, is from a grower's perspective ensuring that you're growing. The compatible correct grapes for your region or varieties or it's staying within where you need to be. If the market for, for example, Chardonnay went through, went to the moon, it doesn't mean everyone in Paso should plant Chardonnay, [00:24:00] even though that's the hot variety, right? [00:24:02] It wouldn't be the best variety for most areas of Those are some of the quicker things that come to my mind. I'll probably elaborate. [00:24:10] Audra Cooper: I think to expand upon that, certainly regulations regarding, you know, water usage and irrigation is is a huge factor. And, and Eddie, you could probably do an entire podcast on that particular topic. And I'm sure that you guys have actually, Craig in addition to that, you really look at the economic environment in which people are growing grapes and producing wine. [00:24:32] And the economy of it is getting, you know, more and more difficult. The margins are getting much smaller. You can argue that more often than not people are taking losses year over year. And that puts a ton of pressure on their cash flow. In addition to that, when you look at the lending environment as well, that's become a lot more say, non conducive to being able to continue with business. In a lot of cases, [00:24:57] we have a handful of clients, if not more, who are questioning, do I prune because I don't necessarily have the same operational loan that I've had over the last couple of years and I've been taking low grape prices in order to survive to the following year, but you can only do that so long before it catches up to you. [00:25:14] And then we have another group or another segment of clientele who will prune, but may end up having to throw in the towel sometime, you know, mid summer or sooner because they don't have enough capital to continue with the grapes or you know, not sold. And then you look at the producer side on the winery side, and, and they too are getting crunched. [00:25:32] You know, we often talk about how low grape prices are, but we forget that, you know, wineries are getting crunched on their bottle price as well in order to nationally distribute. You know, what you see on the shelf as a price point does not necessarily mean that that's a price point to that producer. So the economies of this industry are getting more and more difficult every single year. [00:25:52] Craig Macmillan: Eddie, especially, are you seeing trends towards things like mechanization to try to keep costs down? [00:25:58] Eddie Urman: Yeah, absolutely. I mean mechanization and then automation and the vineyard or two, the , you know, hottest topics so here. And people were definitely making the efforts to try to implement those as they come available. The difficult thing can be oftentimes it's investment in equipment. That's very expensive and you have to truly consider is it going to, is it economically feasible to invest in that equipment and what's the payout time going to be based upon the amount of acres you're farming or how many passes you can do with that piece of equipment. So we're, we're seeing it happen, which is great. [00:26:31] It's innovation and it's heading us in the right direction, but at this point, a lot of it is still quite expensive and not everyone could participate for cost reasons. Yeah. [00:26:41] Craig Macmillan: Going forward, we've talked about this a little bit in terms of how different regions are kind of more paying for longer and some a little bit less and et cetera. And this then translates into the wines that are out there. Audra, you'd mentioned you know, the potential of negotiants to come in and help to alleviate the market. [00:26:59] That's definitely what happened in the nineties from my memory. We saw a lot of negotiate brands pop up because there was a plentiful supply for some of those years. Are there things that companies or government or grower associations, are there things that organizations could do to advise growers or help move people in the right direction in terms of kind of what they need to do? Is the viticulture consulting community? Taking these things into account Eddie, let's start with you, [00:27:29] Eddie Urman: that's a big question. there are plenty of people giving good advice in the industry and growers do have resources to reach out to, but it's very difficult to hear information that doesn't. Align with what you would like to do, right? So taking out our emotions from this from the equation and say, okay, does it really make sense to do this or to do that? Where where's that going to leave us and is that going to be in a position? To move forward in a better, know in a better new industry or new, you know New time in this industry when things rebound there's information out there, but it is difficult extremely difficult right now for growers and wineries to make decisions [00:28:09] Craig Macmillan: Yeah. That's the challenge when you have something like this, where it's individual decisions that lead to mass outcomes. It's hard for me as an individual to say, okay, well, I'm going to do my part. I'm going to keep these 10 acres out of production. Especially when I can see that I could sell to somebody. It's a tough go. Go ahead, Audra. [00:28:24] Audra Cooper: So I'm gonna go off on a tangent here a little bit. [00:28:26] Craig Macmillan: do. [00:28:28] Audra Cooper: I don't know, you might not welcome this one. So, you know, some people know this about me. I'm a pretty big Tony Robbins fan. And, You know, for some of you who don't know who that is, he's a self help guru that does a lot of different events and has written a lot of books and he has a philosophy and a saying that he utilizes through most of events, which is where focus goes, energy flows. [00:28:51] And unfortunately, we have not done the best of jobs being positive about ourselves in the industry, out there in the media, that ultimately is consumed by the masses. And so, I've been on this huge bandwagon about, when we're talking to the media, obviously we need to be rooted in reality, but we need to be as optimistic as we can about who we are and what our why is. [00:29:16] And I think oftentimes when we have these downturns, and this one's a pretty deep one, admittedly. That's the rooted in reality, right? But in these downturns, we tend to turn very, very pessimistic and we fail to remember that to some degree or another. We've been here before, and there have been a lot of innovations and activities and work and leadership that have pulled us out of it, and so we need to remember our history a little bit, I think would be my recommendation there, and I think a lot of the associations do a great job In reminding everyone what the historical background is and in some of our why Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is a great example of what an association can do for a region on a national and international level. [00:30:03] I will continue to sing their praises because I think they've done a beautiful job in what they've done over the last 15 years. When you look at You know, what's happening from a government and regulation standpoint, you know, we have to band together as a community and be loud voices. We can't just rely on our neighbor or our representative to be our representative voice. [00:30:25] We need to make sure that we continue to be out there and loud. The other thing too is. We have a community, but we have a tendency to not keep collaboration consistent, and I would love to see our industry collaborate a little bit more, particularly on social media. I know that there's a lot of people probably listening to this right now thinking, why is social media even a remote solution? [00:30:48] But the amount of consumption from the younger generation that are now of drinking age that have not adopted wine as a beverage of choice, consume a huge amount of social media, more than they do TV, more than they do reading, more than any other culture. aspect of information gathering or any other platform that's available to them. [00:31:10] And we have an opportunity to band together and collaborate and change the algorithm regarding wine on social media. And I love to see us do that. We haven't done it. And there's various methods of doing that. And again, could probably be another podcast. I'm by no means the foremost expert on that, but our collaborative efforts. [00:31:27] We'll just drop that because I don't even remember exactly [00:31:30] Craig Macmillan: I think that's sound advice And it's always been a challenge. We do have some statewide Organizations that have that mission. They have a lot on their plate But I agree with you. I think that that is definitely the route or it seems to be the route There's more more research coming out that's showing that Not just the time but also like where people get their news You know, it shows you how important that is to them, how important , that venue is to them. [00:31:55] Eddie Urman: 1 of the things for me to extrapolate on that a little bit. What Audra was talking about is unified at the industry hot topics. Um. Rock mcmillan talked for a minute. The ceo of silicon bank about the wine industry Not itself and taking market share from itself, but taking market share from wine from beer from spirits They've clearly done that to us. [00:32:18] I mean It's a competition. It is what it is, and we've not done a great job marketing To younger, younger generations, everybody knows that everybody repeats it, but what are we going to do about it? And how can we as an industry figure out how to do a better job getting people exposed to wine, getting people to enjoy wine? [00:32:37] Audra Cooper: Yeah, I like that, Eddie. It's time to get aggressive and it's time to re enter wine in the conversation of culture and being part of the daily lifestyle. We've let it kind of fall by the wayside and it's time to get aggressive about what wine can be and was and should be here in the near future. [00:32:57] Craig Macmillan: right. You'd mentioned, you know, what's happened in the past. Audra, are there lessons that we learned that we are forgetting from 20 years ago or lessons that we should have learned 20 years ago that might help us now? [00:33:11] Audra Cooper: it's, that's an interesting question, and I think it is a great question of merit, because history does tend to repeat itself I think we need to get better about predictive trends, and I don't know what the answer is to that, I just know that we need to do that and again, we, we kind of talked about it early in the podcast here that, you know, it's really hard to plant a trend, because you're usually behind the eight ball on it. [00:33:38] And I think that we need to get better about how we plan for the future. I think we forget that, you know, Robert Mondavi and the Gallo's and, and countless others who came before us really went out. To the masses and marketed wine, not just their brands or their programs. They were out there to make sure that they were representing the wine industry and the product that we produce first and foremost. [00:34:06] And so I think there's that element. It's not necessarily missing, but it's not loud enough and it's not aggressive enough. And so we definitely need some leaders to come forward in that regard and really push the initiatives. That we fought so hard to stay in business for. When you look back historically to, I think we have a tendency to kind of do the blame game a little bit. [00:34:28] Like, you've planted too much over there on the coast and you've removed too much of the northern interior and you're charging too much up there in the north coast. And the reality is there's a place. For everyone to play and instead of being the competitive set that we are, again, to Eddie's point that Rob McMillan made as state of the industry, we should be looking at how do we take market share from our competitors, which are beer and spirits, RTDs, and so forth, not from each other. [00:34:57] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. It sounds like it's a time when we need to see some new leadership step up or some folks to take leadership roles which is always kind of scary. [00:35:08] Audra Cooper: It is. It's, it's, you know, here's the, the beautiful thing about emotion though. It's usually a call to action. So if we get scared enough. Someone will do something and I think we're just about there, and, and there's probably people working in the shadows that we're not aware of that will probably come forward here soon, you know, there's great leadership at CAWG level with their association as well as the Wine Institute, they're working hard every single day to be lobbyists , for our industry and to be making sure that they're representing our issues and finding solutions, solutions. [00:35:40] You know, one of the big things that I've learned over the last couple of years, particularly this last year, is, is that we are all responsible for our future and making sure our future is compelling. And so we need to be supporting those associations and paying attention to the relevancy of the information that's out there. [00:35:55] Craig Macmillan: Yeah, that's excellent. This is a, again, kind of a, kind of a tangent and it may not lead anywhere, but I, I just had this thought. You were talking about sustainability certifications and how important they are for growers now. Do you think that communicating the sustainability story of wineries and probably done at an individual level and then spreading out from there do you think consumers would respond to that? [00:36:17] Eddie Urman: Yeah it's hard to say because marketing is not my forte, but I, it sure seems like with the trends as far as health conscious and all this, I think it would resonate with them. It really should. And it's something we should probably capitalize on more as an industry in general. Yeah. [00:36:33] Craig Macmillan: That's interesting. Well do you have, does anybody have like a final message or one thing you would tell growers on this topic? Audra, [00:36:40] Audra Cooper: Well, we covered a lot of topics today, and I think I'll leave everyone with the same thing I said earlier, Where focus goes, energy flows, and if we're focused on the negative, and we're focused on how tough the industry is right now, that's where we're going to be. If we're focused on solutions, we'll find one that works, and it's going to be different for everyone. [00:37:04] Everyone's solution may look a little bit different. This is both an individual and industry wide issue that we're facing currently. with the downturn in the industry and the extreme oversupply. But I have faith that the work that's already being done will pull us out of this. We just need to get innovative in how we market to new consumers. [00:37:26] Craig Macmillan: That's great. Where can people find out more about you folks? [00:37:29] Eddie Urman: on our website. , you can get our information on there and reach out and contact us. Anything else Audra. Right. [00:37:44] Audra Cooper: Year you can go to our social media Turrentine Brokerate or you can find me at GrapeBroker on Instagram. You can also call us or email us or text us if you'd like, or smoke signal us too, although please don't carry fires. [00:37:50] Craig Macmillan: Anyway, right. Well, thank you so much. I guess today we're Audrey Cooper she is a director of great brokerage at Turrentine. Brokerage and Eddie Urman, who is the central coast, great broker Turrentine. Thank you both for being here and having such an interesting conversation. It's an important topic with a lot of question marks, lots and lots of questions, but I think we had some good things come out of it and I really appreciate it. [00:38:11] Audra Cooper: All right. Thank you.  [00:38:17] Beth Vukmanic: Thank you for listening. 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Steven E Popp is an avid dream enthusiast, dedicated to his inner world. Since he is also a gardener and a semi-retired horticulturist, perhaps it's inevitable that he is especially sensitive to the landscapes of his dreams, something most of us ignore. We talk about his sand table creations which he calls Dreamscapes (photos below). Plus we get into his Tibetan Dream yoga practice and meditation. After the break, we talk about lucid dreaming with Max, and then Steve tells us about his earliest dreams, some of which seem to date from before birth. Near the end of the show we take a call from Diane of Santa Cruz who also describes a dream that seems to date from before birth as well. BIO: Steven E. Popp is a horticulturist and the owner of Green Tiger Garden nursery on the California Central Coast and co-host of the popular In the Garden show which precedes the dream journal on KSQD. He is a practicing Buddhist, a Tibetan dream yogi, and a lucid dreamer. He creates fantastical sand sculptures based on his dreams, calling them ‘Dreamed of Landscapes” or “Dreamscapes.” Find our guest at: GreenTigerGarden.com This show, episode number 293, was recorded during a live broadcast on January 11, 2024 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick Kleffel for also engineering the show and to Tony Russomano for the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB and IG @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms released the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

Nervous about the election? We'll help you get through the day! Listen in to this special "live" episode from Cal Poly's HSI Symposium: ¡Adelante!Cal Poly, a major university in the California Central Coast, is on a journey to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). What is that, what does it mean? Why? How's it going? Rita and Yessenia got to mingle with staff and students to learn more. ¡Vamos, adelante!

We met up with Emily from Central Coast Snake Services to talk to her about the book she just put out, "California Snakes and Where to Find Them". She also shed some tips and insights about snakes and how to keep safety in mind when hunting or hiking out in the wild. Hang on for the ride to meet a couple slithery friends she brings out at the end of the episode.If you live in the California Central Coast and have a snake you need to move or relocate, hit up CCSS to help give you a hand, text or call 805-401-0811, or visit them online at https://www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com.

“Running is playing a more important role in raising awareness of different issues including climate change that is taking place throughout our world.” Marcos Vargas is the Co-Chair and Regional Organizer for the Peace and Dignity Journeys - Central Coast, I am leading the organizing of communities and runners to support the Peace and Dignity Journeys, particularly as they come through the Native ancestorial land of the Chumash people, the California Central Coast region of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. The "Peace and Dignity Journeys" is an indigenous and First Nation ceremonial prayer run that invites the participation of Native and non-Native individuals committed to the preservation of Native American culture and the uniting of the indigenous people of Turtle Island (North, Central and South America). Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Marcos Vargas Contact Info: Marcosv.skoden@gmail.com https://www.peacedignitycentralcoast.org Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp explores the intersection of food, wine, hospitality, and spirituality with guest Adam McHugh. McHugh, a former Presbyterian minister turned wine tour guide and sommelier, discusses his transformative journey into the wine industry, chronicled in his memoir 'Blood from a Stone'. They delve into the significance of the Santa Ynez Valley's wine culture, the impact of the movie 'Sideways' on the region, and how wine and the act of tasting can mirror the introspective and slow-paced aspects of listening and spirituality. McHugh reflects on his faith, the process of leaving the ministry, and finding new forms of connection and belonging through wine. The conversation also touches on terroir, the embodied aspects of winemaking, and the power of wine to foster community and mindfulness.Adam McHugh is a wine tour guide, a sommelier, and a Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the author of Introverts in the Church, The Listening Life, and most recently Blood from a Stone: A Memoir of How Wine Brought Me Back from the Dead. He is also a regular contributor to Edible Santa Barbara & Wine Country. He lives in the Santa Ynez Valley on the California Central Coast.Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammchughwine/Adam's Contact: adammchugh@gmail.comThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

https://www.instagram.com/helynn.ospina/ helynn@helynnospina.com https://www.helynnospina.com   Photographer, artist and storyteller, Helynn Ospina's life and work resonate with the momentary, transitional energy of liminal space. From the light or shadow cast upon an object, to wrinkled sheets, rolling fog or windblown curtains, her images vibrate with a sense of possibility, the echoes of past experiences and the mystery of moments yet to come.   Born in Colombia, yet raised in the United States, Helynn's early years were colored by her experience as an undocumented immigrant. A foreigner to both her parents' culture and that of her American classmates, her identity was shaped more by searching than finding, fueling a thoughtful curiosity that informs her process to this day.   This perspective and upbringing led Helynn to pursue an unconventional path, first joining the U.S. Marines, then pursuing a career in scientific research. The inherent challenge in these pursuits was a large part of their appeal, requiring her to push both her physical and intellectual boundaries. Her work in biotech also appealed to her detail-focused, investigative nature—an aspect of her personality that had long inspired an interest in photography. This former childhood hobby eventually grew into a more nuanced understanding of lens-based art, leading Helynn to yet another unexpected vocation.   As her artistic process has evolved, Helynn's photography has also been influenced by the discovery of her family's indigenous ancestry and the concept of animism—that every object, living or inert, has its own spiritual energy. Capturing both the seen and the unseen, the specific and the universal, each of her images speak not only to the moment she has captured, but to the shared experience of our human existence. She sees each photo, not as a finished product, but as the beginning of a conversation, an invitation for the viewer to find a piece of their own story reflected in her work.   Over the past decade, Helynn's work has been celebrated by such organizations as Communication Arts and she has been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Her commercial clients include such industry-leading brands as AirBNB, WeWork and Martha Stoumen Wines, and she continues to pursue an active fine art practice.     During her free time you can find her roaming forests or empty beaches of Santa Cruz with her two cattle dogs, Koa and Hilo.   Clients AirBnB • Atlas Obscura •Bloomberg • Coreshell Technologies • Eleven, Inc. • Homepolish • Lonny • Martha Stoumen Wines • National Geographic • Natives Rising • Nature • New York Times •San Francisco Chronicle • Sunset • TIME • Travel & Leisure • UpShift Creative • Urban Institute • Via Magazine •  Wall Street Journal • Washington Post • WeWork • WIRED     She currently lives and creates on unceded land of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, composed of the descendants of indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the California Central Coast.

Fulldraw Vineyard has emerged as a leading family grower and producer of Rhône varietal wines in Paso Robles since the winery's first vintage in 2016. The winery is located on the west side of the Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA on the California Central Coast. Dedicated to the use of organic and regenerative farming practices, site-specific clonal selections, small yields, gentle handling and meticulous blending, Fulldraw aims to capture the distinctive characteristics of the estate in each bottle. Here, Connor and Rebecca have harnessed agriculture, ambition, art and family values, dedicating their lives to the sustainable cultivation of Rhône varieties and to raising their young family.

When Ian Brand came on the Monterey County wine scene, his mission was to work with unsung vineyards and grape varieties. Why? He wants to ensure these special places and wines don't stay in the shadows of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which are the varietals most identified with this California Central Coast wine growing region. The Marys meet up with Ian on a busy day at his winemaking facilitiy, where he takes a time out to chat about his unique focus and passion. You can taste Ian's line up from his three wine labels, I. Brand & Family, La Marea and Le P'tit Paysan at his tasting room and bottle shop in Carmel Valley Village, a short drive from Carmel-By-The-Sea.

The CCQAP is a collaborative, community-based effort tasked with documenting the history of queer and trans* lives on the California Central Coast. The project values the specificity of individual lives, and so they mean the terms “queer and trans*” to encompass not only the recognized range of historically marginalized LGBTQ+ identities, but also the lives of those that do not readily fit into intelligible categories of gender or sexuality. When not simply overlooked or ignored, such lives have been actively excluded from the official records archived in institutions of public memory. However, much of the historical information pertaining to queer and trans* lives does survive in the memories of people. For that reason, the CCQAP aims to recover and preserve those first-hand accounts through recorded interviews and the collection of relevant supplementary materials. Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/GsFqxpJ9qnU

This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes farmer and baker Melissa Sorongon of Piedrasassi Wine & Bread on California's Central Coast. Todd asks Melissa about which came first, growing her own grain or bread-baking, the challenges of small-scale farming, and her community-based equipment sharing resource: California Plowshares. Plus, Melissa shares a Julia Moment.  Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

Bringing the tunes this week we welcome Seanathan to the roster, laying down a blend of tech and vocal grooves, enjoy! -- Follow @seanathanmusic www.instagram.com/seanathanmusic -- "Sean Causby, aka Seanathan, is a California Central Coast native who is inspired by making people dance. Outside of DJing, he is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, instructor, and general music geek. Seanathan's DJ sets are a reflection of what he wants to dance to at that exact moment. Some of his influences include nice cold glasses of milk, sunny days, the beach, Oscar Peterson, and Frank Sinatra." -- Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. Drake - Calling My Name 3. Seanathan - Only (Palm Springs) 4. Matvei - REGRESO (warner case Remix) 5. Smalltown DJs - Seen You Before 6. Flight Facilities - Crave You (Malley Remix) 7. Justin Martin & Ardalan - Mr. Spock 8. Autoerotique - Woof 9. Hollaphonic - My Life (SLATIN Remix) 10. The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa (HUGO Remix) 11. Claptone & Mylo - Drop the Pressure 12. Madeon - All My Friends (Seanthan VIP Remix) 13. Seanathan - Purple Pickle 14. PAWSA - Roll Play 15. Cajmere - Percolator 16. Catz 'n Dogz & Claude VonStroke - Raggadagga 17. Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (Gigamesh Remix) 18. Wuki - Oochie Wally 19. Village People - Macho Man (Seanathan Edit) 20. New Order - Blue Monday (Crewcutz Club Edit) 21. Stussko - Spacefunk 22. Kanye West - Hurricane (kyrptogram Remix) 23. Melanie Ribbe - Dream For Days 24. Josh Butler - Got A Feeling (Bontan Remix / Pleasurekraft Edit) 25. Hermes - Hurry Up 26. GABE - About It 27. bloody white - need u (Seanathan Edit) 28. Aweminus & Yakz - Zoo Electric (Ectoska Remix) 29. Shaggy - It Wasn't Me (jb.dnb Remix) 30. The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By 31. Taeko Onuki - Summer Connection

Electing pro-housing legislators is one of the most efficient ways to address the housing shortage.YIMBY Action and our chapters across California have worked hard to find the best pro-housing candidates running for the state legislature. And these two candidates have gone above and beyond to demonstrate their willingness to support housing.Hear from Jon Wizard and Giselle Hale as they talk about their backgrounds on housing and the impact that we can all have on these races and others.Jon Wizard is running for State Assembly District 30, which covers the California Central Coast from just south of Santa Cruz through Monterey, all the way down past San Luis Obispo.Giselle Hale is running to represent Assembly District 21, which covers the peninsula including Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, and East Palo Alto. Links:Support Jon Wizard's campaign: https://electwizard.com/Support Giselle Hale's campaign: https://www.gisellehale.com/See YIMBY Action's 2022 endorsements: https://yimbyaction.org/endorsements/

*** About Todd Azevedo *** Wine & Grape Broker, Partner at Ciatti Todd Azevedo joined the Ciatti Company in 2005 after completing his Agricultural Finance degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Although brokering wine, grapes, and wine products through the state of California, Todd focus is on the California Central Coast industry. Todd appreciates the people and places his work allows him to come in contact with while serving as a source of real time information. *** About IBWSS *** The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show is an annual trade show and conference, open to trade professionals only, which takes place in San Francisco, CA. IBWSS visitors are buyers looking to meet up their demand for bulk wines, bulk spirits, private label programs, grape buying or contract manufacturing. IBWSS San Francisco will give supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and other buyers a premier international platform to source bulk wine and spirits and meet private label suppliers. For More Information Visit https://ibwsshow.com *** About The Organizer *** Beverage Trade Network is one of the world's leading networks for beverage, wine, spirits and beer importers, distributors, producers and related companies. Our database and directory listing of the world's leading beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic drink producers provides our importers and distributors an advantage to source and innovate their portfolios. For More Insightful Content Subscribe to Our Channel

From skyrocketing crime to rampant homelessness and poverty, from frequent power blackouts to uncontrolled forest fires, the once Golden State is fast becoming the nation's basket case with more Californians fleeing the region than ever before. This week, Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris are joined by Andy Caldwell, Executive Director of Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB) Santa Barbara County in California. COLAB acts as both a government watchdog and promoter of these sectors in Santa Barbara. Mr. Caldwell discusses the growing problems of California, his once-wealthy and beautiful state. The Andy Caldwell Show airs from 3 - 5 pm Pacific Time on AM 1240 KSMA in Santa Maria, on AM1290 in Santa Barbara, and FM 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. It is the only local talk show to cover the entire California Central Coast. As a strong conservative in a very liberal county, Andy ran as a Republican for the district's Seat (District 24) in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 election. He pulled in a respectable 43.1% of the vote before eventually losing to the Democrat incumbent. Join Dr. Jay Lehr, Tom Harris, and guest Andy Caldwell in this week's episode of The Other Side of the Story to learn how bad California's problems have become and how the state can still be saved.  References relevant to this show: The Andy Caldwell Show, AM 1240 KSMA in Santa Maria, AM1290 in Santa Barbara, and FM 98.5 in San Luis Obispo, California COLAB, Santa Barbara County, California The latest (October 2021) COLAB monthly newsletter “Andy Caldwell's California is No Longer the Golden State,” by Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris, October 26, 2021, America Out Loud

From skyrocketing crime to rampant homelessness and poverty, from frequent power blackouts to uncontrolled forest fires, the once Golden State is fast becoming the nation's basket case with more Californians fleeing the region than ever before. This week, Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris are joined by Andy Caldwell, Executive Director of Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB) Santa Barbara County in California. COLAB acts as both a government watchdog and promoter of these sectors in Santa Barbara. Mr. Caldwell discusses the growing problems of California, his once-wealthy and beautiful state. The Andy Caldwell Show airs from 3 - 5 pm Pacific Time on AM 1240 KSMA in Santa Maria, on AM1290 in Santa Barbara, and FM 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. It is the only local talk show to cover the entire California Central Coast. As a strong conservative in a very liberal county, Andy ran as a Republican for the district's Seat (District 24) in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 election. He pulled in a respectable 43.1% of the vote before eventually losing to the Democrat incumbent. Join Dr. Jay Lehr, Tom Harris, and guest Andy Caldwell in this week's episode of The Other Side of the Story to learn how bad California's problems have become and how the state can still be saved.  References relevant to this show: The Andy Caldwell Show, AM 1240 KSMA in Santa Maria, AM1290 in Santa Barbara, and FM 98.5 in San Luis Obispo, California COLAB, Santa Barbara County, California The latest (October 2021) COLAB monthly newsletter “Andy Caldwell's California is No Longer the Golden State,” by Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris, October 26, 2021, America Out Loud

Associate producer Juliana Erno-Pearce visits Zozu Project founder, Dr. Elaine Remy Lebens, and Executive Director, Katy Griffin, on their mission to break the cycle of extreme poverty in Arua, Uganda . Primary vectors include partnerships with local African leaders to provide education, economic opportunity and hope for the children and future of Uganda. This non-profit organization was founded in 2015 by two California Central Coast physicians, Dr. Elaine Remy Lebens and Dr. Michael Lebens who have turned their dreams into reality with assistance from Central Coast community benefactors and supporters.

California Central Coast voter contacted Real People USA to express how unhappy she was to see Larry Elder concede so soon, especially millions of Californians donated money. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realpeopleusa/support

4º productos mundial y líder en crecimiento en nuestro mercado, esta región posee uno de los binomios más deseados por los enólogos del mundo entero: MUCHO SOL y TEPERATURAS FRESCAS; apoyado en una orografía sinuosa e importante, las variedades ideales varían de valle a valle. Constellation Brands lo aprovecha y nos muestra estos tres vinos, de tres diferentes uvas y tres diferentes zonas. Te compartimos los vinos de esta selección: -BOOM BOOM SYRAH 2019; Charles Smith Wines, Estado de Washington, EE. UU. -MEIOMI PINOT NOIR 2019; Meiomi Wines, California(Sonoma, Monterey y Santa Barbara). -UNSHACKLED CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018; The Prisoner Wine Company, California (Central Coast y North Coast). ¡Esperamos que lo disfrutes!

This week on The Indy, we speak with the UCSB Naked Shakes (@ucsbtheaterdance) on their return to live performance with Twelfth Night outdoors on the UCSB campus as well as the CEO of Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast (@plannedparenthood) and the co-chair of this year's book sale fundraiser.

Is camping becoming too crowded? Where can one stay on the central coast? What types of campgrounds can be found? What amenities do they have? Traveling highway 1. Fruit stands, fresh fish, taqurias, ocean breezes and our take on the state of camping in populated areas.

This episode from 1997 features Jack Canfield, author and creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. Jack discusses how to develop greater self-esteem and what motivates people to do their best.  This powerful and relevant interview is from a radio program Leona hosted called Positive Living, which aired on the California Central Coast and on the Wisdom Satellite Radio Network. 

Jason Spievak is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on the California Central Coast. Entrada Ventures focuses on disruptive innovations that have the potential to reshape markets. Jason is also a longtime investor, board member, and an executive with Apeel Sciences, which is reinventing the multitrillion-dollar global fresh produce market. Prior to that, Jason was Co-founder and CEO of Invoca, a leading provider of marketing automation technology for inbound phone calls. They were backed by some big names in the venture capital community like Accel Partners, Upfront Ventures, and Salesforce. Before founding Invoca, Jason was CFO at CallWave, where he led the company's successful IPO in 2004. He has had an esteemed experience throughout Silicon Valley in various different venture capital firms. He also teaches a startup class in UCSB's Technology Management Program. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Jason Spievak, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures, about Jason's strategies for growing multibillion-dollar businesses. They also talk about the story behind the founding of Apeel Sciences and how disruptive technologies impact venture capital funds.

My best friend Tina and I were in hanging out on the California Central Coast this last week, from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay up to San Simeon and Cambria. We took our bikes cuz when exploring, a bicycle is the perfect balance of covering more ground than walking but doing it slowly enough not to miss the details. We love the details. Life is the details. When Tina and I travel we love to get off the tourist paths as quickly as possible and try to get lost. We want to chat with locals and set ourselves up to see stuff we haven't seen before. We want to be surprised. It's why we haunt specialty shops and roadside art galleries and antique stores and hole-in-the-wall cafes—precisely in the hope of discovering something new. It's also why I always order the most unique item on the menu. It's why we take the road less traveled.So did it work? It always works. This time out we learned …•Female elephant seals and their pups molt in April.•An Ollalieberry is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry, and might be the best of both.•Using raspberry in a rhubarb pie adds sweetness but doesn't mask the rhubarb the way strawberries do. It's brilliant.•A wooden surfboard is built very much like the wing of an airplane.•In the right context, a purple house can totally work.•A high tide needs to exceed 5½' in order to fully access the Morro Bay estuary by kayak.•Incredibly beautiful translucent lamps can be made from pressed and dried coco leaves.•Fried polenta cakes are delicious for breakfast.•There is a staircase trail of 250 steps that leads from the back of the Cambria Pines Lodge down to downtown Cambria. No one needs to climb it, but if you choose to in April you just might come upon a large family of mule deer that in turn may choose to climb with you.•There are also mule deer that nibble the grass between the hundred year old graves at the Old Santa Rosa Chapel Cemetery.•The Western Osprey (aka: Seahawk) is one of the most magnificent birds of prey you'll ever see.So the lessons of a good get-away are simple … In this world of ours there's never an excuse for boredom. If you want to live then get out there and live. Start by exploring your own life, your own town. Stretch. Open yourself to new experiences. Put yourself somewhere where the unexpected can happen and move slowly enough to catch the details.Henry Ford once said, “If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.” I fully agree and would add the immortal words of Robert Frost, “I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.”If you've never taken the road less traveled, perhaps today is the day. You never know what might happen. It may refresh you. It may challenge you. It will definitely surprise you. And most importantly, from that road you might be surprised just how easy it is to build yourself a beautiful life.

Sol-miner as in mining the "Sun" which in turn nourishes the soul. The name inspires us to discover and unearth the treasures in the soils of the California Central Coast. Our decisions have always been personal (not commercial) and involve what we call "conscious farming". As we learn about our little piece of earth and our place in it, the picture begins to widen. We have a feeling of connectedness as each trip around the sun gives us the chance to experience the magical process of exchange from the dirt, plants, fruit, wine, humans, sky, moon, sun and stars. We found our vineyard and farmhouse in 2012 and named it “deLanda” a combination of our first and last names. It reflects our personal desire to produce natural wines using varietals related to our Austrian heritage. Certified organic in 2014 and Biodynamic® in 2018 deLanda is evolving as we evolve as farmers. Ultimately it shines with individuality and biodiversity as we incorporate chickens, donkeys, sheep, bees, fruit trees, native plants, biodynamic compost, preparations and herb teas all to support the microorganisms in the dirt and health of the vineyard.Today we are known for both our Austrian varieties and also our willingness to experiment and create wines outside of the traditional box. Some of our most popular wines are our skin fermented white wines, like our Austrian inspired Field Blend. The Field Blend is a blend of all of the white varieties we grow: Grüner Veltliner, Muscat and Riesling, which are fermented on their skins for about two weeks creating an incredibly floral and tropical amber colored wine. Another favorite is always our carbonic macerated Syrah, which is served chilled. It's juicy, easy drinking and packed with aromas of red cherries. In 2020, we started experimenting with making cider from the 13+ heirloom apple varieties we have planted around our vineyard. We are super excited to see how our cider and winemaking evolves and what the everchanging future holds for us.

Since 1970, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) has incubated and innovated real life environmental solutions that directly affect the California Central Coast. Their current work advances rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis – including ambitious zero carbon goals, drawdown of excess carbon, and protection against the impacts of climate change. At CEC, building community resilience is at the center of everything they do. Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests from the Community Environmental Council (CEC), Sigrid Wright, CEO, Kathi King, Director of Outreach and Education, and Michael Chiacos, Director of Energy and Climate Programs as they discuss CEC’s Repair, Reverse, Protect initiative to stop putting more emissions into the atmosphere, reverse carbon buildup through sequestration in natural and working lands, and protect for climate disasters through climate resiliency. You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation today,

In this episode (originally recorded on IGTV Live), we host a Q&A on traveling, hiking and backpacking for the winter holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about conditions around Portland (Oregon), the California Central Coast, and San Francisco Bay Area, touch a bit on Leave No Trace principles, and answer viewer questions. Helpful resources to find information on hiking/camping and latest COVID restrictions: https://www.oregonhikers.org https://stateparks.oregon.gov https://www.parks.ca.gov https://www.recreation.gov Disclaimer: Latinas Who Adventure is not affiliated with any of the above-mentioned websites or organizations, and merely provides these links as suggested resources for listeners.   This episode was originally recorded on IGTV Live on Dec 22, 2020.   Follow us!  Website: https://www.latinaswhoadventure.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latinaswhoadventure Twitter: https://twitter.com/latinasinnature Instagram: https://instagram.com/latinaswhoadventure Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/latinaswhoadventure

Show Notes No Agenda Episode 1314 - "Gnarler" "Gnarler" Direct [link] to the mp3 file ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1314.noagendanotes.com Sign Up for the newsletter Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com The No Agenda News Network- noagendanewsnetwork.com RSS Podcast Feed Experimental IPFS RSS Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone Torrents of each episode via BitLove document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController Credits "Gnarler" Executive Producers: EARL of the Pacific Trash Vortex Sir Kevin 'Keeper of Time' Kelly Stewart Robert Conti Quenton Wells Keith Gibson Frankie Gravato Associate Executive Producers: Mark Stewart Jim in WV Jared Sanders Bob Holmes Dame Bang-Bang Baroness of the California Central Coast GummyNerds, Viscount of the Troll Room Anonymous Jason Kretchman Dawn Violett Stephen Spencer Alexa Snelleman Eric Ross 1314 Club Members: Rhoag Become a member of the 1315 Club, support the show here Title Changes Rhoag -> EARL of the Pacific Trash Vortex Knights & Dames Trevor Green -> Sir Rippov the Maple, Black Knight Not Jake -> Sir NotJake of the Quiet Corner Kevin O'Dell -> Sir Kevin 'Keeper of Time' Donald Trump - Sir Donald Trump Art By: Korrect Da Rekard End of Show Mixes: Jesse Coy Nelson Engineering, Stream Management & Wizardry Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director NEW: and soon on Netflix: Animated No Agenda Sign Up for the newsletter ShowNotes Archive of links and Assets (clips etc) 1314.noagendanotes.com New: Directory Archive of Shownotes (includes all audio and video assets used) archive.noagendanotes.com RSS Podcast Feed Get the No Agenda News App for your iPhone and iPad Get the NoAgendDroid app for your Android Phone No Agenda Lite in opus format NoAgendaTorrents.com has an RSS feed or show torrents document.write("Last Modified " + document.lastModified)This page created with the FreedomController 19667 Keywords

“I’ll go through magazines and if I see somebody wearing our socks I’ll reach out or if I see somebody that’s had a bad experience, I feel like I can help.” Martin Hernandez is an accomplished distance runner from the California Central Coast. He is the Speciality Sales Manager at Drymax Sports. In this episode, Luis and Martin talk about small town life on the California Central Coast. Martin shares stories about his high school and college cross country career. He talks about his time running with the Asics Aggies in San Luis Obispo and the importance of coaches and their impact on an athletes post competition life. Luis and Martin talk in-depth about quality performance socks and the Drymax Sport company. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. Allwedoisrun.com (Sponsor) Martin Hernandez Contact Info:  martin@drymaxsports.com https://www.drymaxsports.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drymaxsocks/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a conversation with David Congalton about his 28-year journey as a conduit for conversations about life on the California Central Coast as the Home Town talk show host on radio station KVEC.

Dan tips back a few glasses of California Central Coast wine with Charles Woodson, a vintner who also happens to be one of the greatest football players in NCAA and NFL history. Woodson won a national championship and the Heisman Trophy playing defensive back at Michigan, then, over an 18 year NFL career won a Super Bowl and was named to the Pro Bowl 9 times. His wine brand is called Intercept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

今回Timはたくさん英語で話しています。内容は、Timのお父さんの引っ越し先に行ったこと、コロナウィルスのこと、アメリカ人のお金持ちが未成年人身売買をした事件についての豪華3本立てです！ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I sit down with Jeremy to discuss his background, how he transitioned from sales at Verizon to launching his real estate business, the essence of fixing and flipping properties, how he helps people get into real estate whether they leave the workforce or not, and his best practices for success! Jeremy Rubin aka The Friendly Flipper is on a mission to flip lives. He is a full time real estate investor who specializes in the Fix and Flip and creative deal space. His real estate journey began in 2014, when he made the decision to build a path to freedom from his corporate job. He's been called a corporate dropout, after spending 13 years in retail sales and management he knew it was time to change the trajectory of the rest of his life. Without any prior real estate or contracting experience Jeremy taught himself how to wholesale real estate, quite literally one step at a time.Toward the end of 2016 Jeremy completed his first fix and flip deal, without a bank and without a hard money lender by getting creative. After nearly 6 months of trial and error, and managing contractors on his lunch break he sold his first fix and flip property and cleared over $44,000. Shortly after he turned in his 2 week at notice and has never looked back. Today Jeremy is the CEO of Premier Real Estate Group, California Central Coast's #1 creative real estate investing group and owner operator of Friendly Flipper Academy, where he found his passion in educating others from those new to the industry to experienced realtors and investors the art of creative real estate investing all over the USA.Jeremy is a Central Coast native and enjoys spending time outdoors, building his businesses, staying fit and healthy and constantly seeking higher levels of self development and consciousness while helping others flip their lives, as he did with his own though the world of self development, personal optimization and real estate.CONNECT WITH JEREMY!! @THEFRIENDLYFLIPPER ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND FRIENDLYFLIPPERACADEMY.COM

Tam is a married woman! She talks about her nuptials and the story of her relationship journey leading up to marriage. Talk about an evolution of life in recovery... that's what this podcast is all about! Gar talks about his quite literal coming out... of his home in quarantine. He recounts his whirlwind trifecta of adventures - from San Diego, to a cattle drive, to the California Central Coast.  Tam is looking forward to her baby shower and watching her Titans in the (hopefully) upcoming NFL season. Gar is happy about letting his suppressed, quarantined geek out when he uses his Apple Watch Tip App. It's the little things... From stories of gratitude, to hopes for the future - this episode is just good for the soul. Please send us an email. We LOVE your emails (and may read them on the podcast): liferecoveredpodcast@gmail.com. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes. We do this podcast for free. In fact, it costs us money each month.If you like what you hear, consider throwing a couple bucks in to support Life Recovered. We appreciate your generous support! paypal.me/aftertheelevator 

We can all learn a lot from our courageous guest, TERESA VALKO. Teresa took care of her mother for 15 years after she was diagnosed with AD, which. unfortunately, wasn't unexpected. On her mother’s side of the family, there is a 100% occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease. Two generations of Teresa’s family have died from Alzheimer’s and Teresa, herself, has tested positive for the APOE4 gene. the most prevalent genetic risk factor of AD. The impact of Alzheimer's on Teresa is nothing less than inspirational. She made a difficult decision to leave her career as a scientist working in embryology to become a full time Advocate for Alzheimer's. She is now heavily involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) the advocacy arm of the Alzheimer’s Association. As chairwoman of the board for the California Central Coast chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Teresa raises funds for Alzheimer's research, tells her family's story to community groups, and and travels to the nation's capitol to talk about fighting the disease with members of Congress. Teresa's passion for knitting helps her focus on the positive aspect of life. And like the Alzheimer's Association, Teresa envisions a world without Alzheimer's Disease.Learn more about BuzzsproutLearn more about InstacartSupport the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/preview/3feccac8decf451cbee818066461f7c1)

Hello fellow OMgeeks! We're getting back on track and will be dropping the last couple of episodes that were delayed in being released. Some of the stories may be out of date, but our geekiness is timeless. Once again we are recording live from the shop floor at Current Comics. In this episode we learn that N1ck's elementary school experience was very odd and included a lot of drugs and knife fights. We get nostalgic over old toy ads. Jesse talks about a the Kokomo Toy Store in Indiana (www.kokomotoys.com) and all of the vintage items they have. They discuss the Academy Award nominations. (Hey. I said some of the news was old.) They make predictions on what may take the awards. (Now you can see who was right.) We talk about one-hit wonder bands. The OMGeeks dip into the sports world to talk about that Houston baseball team that cheated and they method they used to do it. In Star Wars news - The original draft of 'Star Wars: Episode 9' leaks on the internet. 'Rise of the Resistance' finally opens at Disneyland and the crowds arrive with it. 'The Rise of Kylo Ren' comic book drops. Eminem surprises everyone and drops a new album. N1ck confesses that he was recently watching an Olsen Twins movie. N2ck and Jesse question N1ck's financial choices.        The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and TWO locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Google Podcasts, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media and drop us a line: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast

(Recorded on New Year's Day) In this episode the OMGeeks give their thoughts on 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'. Is Baby Frik cuter than Baby Yoda (The Child)? Moving forward, does Lucasfilm need a main story group to keep the stories in line across the movie and television universe? Should characters from the Star Wars animated universe make their way to live-action? Rey's new lightsaber and her choice of family name. Jesse gets attacked on the internet for helping another 'Star Wars' fan, so the OMGeeks talk about toxic fans. In non-Star Wars content: Eddie Murphy hosts 'Saturday Night Live'! The OMGeeks talk about their favorite sketches and excitement for his new stand-up tour. N1ck obsesses over 'Top Gun' and men in cut-off jean shorts. The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and TWO locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Google Podcasts, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher  and iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media and drop us a line: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast

Tyler Russell shares his views on "burgundian" wines, winemaking in the California Central Coast, and the similarities between cooking and winemaking.

SMART GREENHOUSES AND CANNABUSINESS The California Cannabis industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world. While that presents a huge problem for growers, it has become a HUGE opportunity for my two guests, Luis Alvarez and Richard Newberry. If you’ve wondered how to get in on the growth of the cannabusiness market, then head on over to podcast.iotplaybook.com, where you learn about Smart Greenhouses and how you can take advantage of this rapidly growing opportunity. What You Will Learn: What is a smart greenhouse The opportunity for Smart Greenhouses in the global market Why IoT managed service providers are uniquely qualified to take advantage of this opportunity. Luis and Richard’s project with Matsui How the KMC Commander works podcast.IoTplaybook.com/podcasts/smart-building-technology-luis-alvarez-richard-newberry-2/ Creating Life With IoT Luis Alvarez is the owner of Alvarez Technology Group and Richard Newberry is the CEO of KMC Controls; two companies with a profound presence in the world of smart building technology. Smart buildings are the low-hanging fruit of IoT and recently, they have become increasingly popular in the cannabis industry. It has created a monumental opportunity for IoTMSPs as more and more facilities are being upgraded to keep business flowing. Old greenhouses are being retrofitted with smart lighting, automated water systems, and other technology while dispensary owners are installing IoT security systems to meet state regulations. There is a lot of movement in this particular niche, and it is a perfect time to get into the business of IoT. Data Consolidation and Smart Greenhouses Cannabusiness and agribusiness are not the only industries looking to overhaul their operations with new smart building technology. Recently, Luis and Richard did a project for Matsui, a flower business that provides most of the orchids in the United States. Matsui has sixty-five greenhouses to grow their product, but they do not have sufficient staffing or data management capabilities to effectively monitor everything that is happening. Luis and Richard helped them design a dashboard that consolidates all of their data and makes it accessible across all of their devices. Then, they figured out how to retrofit all of their greenhouses with intelligent technology. IoT Quality Control This is a perfect time to bring in smart building technology because it can save manpower and cut energy costs by nearly 40%. That is huge for cannabusiness because regulations are unforgiving and lighting for a small, personal grow-op can be upwards of $5,000 per month. When production costs are so high, everything must be done to ensure the product goes to market. The KMC Commander enables growers to install sensors and monitor everything from temperature and humidity to CO2. If you are interested in learning more about this technology and the opportunities associated with it, listen to the IoT Playbook episode, How Smart Greenhouses are Causing Cannabusiness to Grow – Guests: Luis Alvarez and Richard Newberry. About Luis Alvarez In less than a decade, Luis Alvarez has grown the Alvarez Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) from a small two-person consultancy to the premier information technology (IT) solutions provider on the California Central Coast, delivering IT services to more than 200 companies throughout the state. A visionary who never shies away from exploring exciting new technologies that might give his clients a competitive advantage, Luis specializes in working with executives and managers of small- and mid-sized businesses, sharing his expertise by advising them on trends, analyzing their systems for improved performance and planning how IT can help achieve their business goals. About Richard Newberry Richard is leading KMC Controls as the CEO to optimize growth and profitability. They have a new vision and mission with clear objectives and strategies. Their mission is to have Innovative and Intuitive solutions from Responsive and Supportive people. They are the industry leader in adopting IoT technologies for Intelligent Buildings. How to contact Luis Alvarez and Richard Newberry: Luis Alvarez https://www.alvareztg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/luismalvarez/ Twitter: @Alvareztg Richard Newberry https://www.kmccontrols.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardanewberry/ Twitter: @kmccontrols More IoT Playbook Resources: Learn How to Get Started With This Free Online Class: www.freeiotclass.com IoT Playbook’s free Offer Builder: myDevice webinar replay

In this episode Jesse and N1ck re-live their love of freestyle music. Jesse shares extensive details about attending the opening of the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride at Walt Disney World. (SPOILER ALERT: It's amazing!) Jesse discusses some of the technology used on the ride and why this is a game changer in the theme park industry. We geek out over The Mandalorian, but N1ck hates the shows release schedule. We check out the new James Bond and Wonder Woman trailer. The Movies That Made Us is out on Netflix and is just as fantastic. N2ck and Jesse try to come up with Life Day/Christmas carols to annoy N1ck.    The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Google Podcasts, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher  and iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com

Ashley and Robyn welcome Soren Bjorn to talk about the health benefits, access to, and secret recipe for Driscolls berries. The conversation dives deeply into the issues facing America’s farmers and all of us who enjoy berries as part of our food choices. You won’t want to miss this episode!Soren Bjorn is President of Driscoll’s of the Americas, the leading global brand for fresh berries. In his role, Mr. Bjorn leads the largest business unit for Driscoll’s and is responsible for all aspects of the business enterprise from the strategic planning process and to its financial success. Family owned for more than 100 years, Driscoll’s works with more than 700 independent growers around the world to create shared value in the communities where Driscoll’s berries are grown.Soren has been with Driscoll’s for more than eleven years and has led several key functional areas. He served as the company’s first senior vice president of international business and was responsible for oversight of Driscoll’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business, an Australia based joint venture and a new start-up venture in China. In addition, Soren has led Driscoll’s global research and breeding programs which focus on developing proprietary seedlings in order to deliver great tasting berries to consumers. This superior flavor is a competitive differentiator and one of the primary reasons Driscoll’s is the market leader in fresh berries.As a seasoned executive in the food industry, Soren spent six years with Del Monte Foods in San Francisco. There, his responsibilities included outsourcing of manufacturing operations globally, and the management of the company’s sales and operations planning department. Soren also held the role of President and CEO for UniMark Foods, Inc. Soren grew up in Silkeborg, Denmark. He earned an MBA from Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas and a BBA from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Today, Soren lives on the California Central Coast and is the father of three boys.

Comic Anna Valenzuela sits down with Nicole Yates and talks about growing up on the California Central Coast, Santa Maria Style BBQ and all things In-n-Out Burger! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/didjaeat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/didjaeat/support

In this episode the OMGeeks are talking about the launch of Disney+. What are their thoughts on 'The Mandalorian'? Why is there a musical series about a made-for-TV movie musical that also had one theatrical movie musical? They talk about the technical issues that happened when the app launched. Is Disney selectively censoring some content? N1ck wonders what "Beta Testing" means. In Netflix news, a deal with Nickelodeon is announced along with 'Beverly Hills Cop 4'. Season 3 of 'The Toys That Made Us' premieres and chooses our home base as an official screening party location. All that and so much more. The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher  AND NOW iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com

Have you been interested in IoT, but not sure how to make money with it? A few months back I recorded a conversation with Luis Alvarez, an IT business owner, who let me in on his secret recipe for making money with IoT. He shares how he stumbled onto the opportunity, perfected it, and then shares three IoT managed services that are making him over 7-figures of recurring revenue right now. These are IoT managed services you can and should be selling right now in any market. In fact, my conversation with Luis is the reason I decided to launch IoT Playbook, a new podcast designed for technology business owners to help them grab their share of this $500B IoT managed service opportunity. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to make money with commercial IoT or, if you’re an IoT vendor who wants to build out a channel, then go to freeiotclass.com, where I’ll show you the actual Playbooks, IoT managed service providers, like Luis Alvarez, are using to make 7-figures or more recurring revenue right now. What You Will Learn: How angry seniors helped him Luis discover an IoT How Luis was able to sell an IoT monitoring & alert service to 189 clients that generates nearly $98k in MRR. How Luis sells a real-time alerts system to his banking clients using the same platform How Luis sells a video management service to his Cannabis clients and how How to profit from highly regulated industries. Beyond Traditional MSPs Luis Alvarez is the owner of Alvarez Technology Group, an MSP that serves around 200 clients. The company specializes in the agribusiness and cannabis industries and built its reputation working with PCs and servers. However, Luis saw an opportunity that was hiding in plain sight. As you know, MSPs are traditionally focused on the hardware and devices that users need to do their work. But what about the networks behind all of that? Integrated network monitoring was a service that most MSPs were not offering, so Luis capitalized on the deficiency. Network Monitoring As it turns out, there is a lot of money to be made monitoring those networks. So, Alvarez Technology Group began offering the service on a whim when one of its clients was called about persistent WiFi issues. Despite the fact that network monitoring was not on the menu, Luis accepted the challenge without hesitation. He came up with a number on the spot and designed the entire program around a price point of $480/mo. Now, it is a flagship package that turns up an additional $1M in revenue each year. Save Money and Increase Revenue There is a lot of technology beyond traditional RMM tools. But most of it is not good for managing IoT. So, once Luis found a capable tool that fit his needs, he could collect a staggering amount of information. Luis’ team deploys the tool, maps out the network, and identifies all of the devices to make sure they are properly configured. After that, they can see everything that is happening on the network. That means troubleshooting faster, solving network problems more efficiently, and rolling fewer trucks with quicker turnaround time. The new process enables them to upsell current clients and increase their offerings to new ones. In booming industries like agribusiness and cannabis, there is a significant focus on automation. But they rely more heavily on tablets, camera systems, and other technology than they do on PCs and servers. Alvarez Technology Group is meeting that shift in demand head-on. And they are helping progressive businesses integrate their network and technology management into one program. About Luis Alvarez In less than a decade, Luis Alvarez has grown the Alvarez Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) from a small two-person consultancy to the premier information technology (IT) solutions provider on the California Central Coast, delivering IT services to more than 200 companies throughout the state. A visionary who never shies away from exploring exciting new technologies that might give his clients a competitive advantage, Luis specializes in working with executives and managers of small- and mid-sized businesses, sharing his expertise by advising them on trends, analyzing their systems for improved performance and planning how IT can help achieve their business goals. Luis is considered an expert in business process flow and the integration of IT for maximum profitability. He led the industry towards a managed services model, an operational strategy that allows ATG to offer continuous monitoring and management of client IT infrastructure at an affordable price point. Luis designed the iTeam service delivery system based on this managed services model. Luis has lived and worked in the Monterey Bay area since 1986, after 21 years of combined active and reserve duty with the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served in various command positions including the Air Force Information Warfare Center/Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFIWC/AFCERT) and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Luis has been received numerous accolades and awards, most notably landing on the MSPMentor 250 list every year since its inception as well as leading the company to an appearance on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list in 2011. He also recognized as a community leader, serving on the board of numerous non-profits, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Rotary Club of Salinas and the Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. How to contact Luis Alvarez: https://www.alvareztg.com/ Twitter: @Alvareztg Resources From Mark Smith www.freeiotclass.com

In this episode Jesse talks about coming back from Los Angeles Comic Con and teases The Happiest Panel on Earth. N1ick tends to love any movie or TV show filmed locally. They review the season 1&2 release of Netflix's The Toys That Made Us. The Batman casting news. The Masters of the Universe movie may be a Netflix release. Are superhero movies "cinema"? Martin Scorsese doesn't believe so. We watch the trailer for The Jungle Cruise movie. N1ck tells us why he doesn't like certain rides at theme parks and makes a Disneyland confession. Saturday Night Live drops a great Sesame Street themed spoof of Joker. And Jesse brings up a new Kickstarter campaign for a documentary called Attack of the Doc that will tell all about what happened to G4TV and Attack of The Show. Follow this link to contribute to the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thatchrisgore/attack-of-the-show-and-g4-documentary The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher  AND NOW iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com

In this episode N1ck insists that trombones weigh more than saxophones. Jesse promotes an appearance at Los Angeles Comic Con. We debate Joaquin Phoenix's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live and what we expect of JOKER. Everyone gets excited about the announcement of a 4th season for Stranger Things and we try to analyze the teaser. N1ck loves the new Creepshow on Shudder. Lootcrate has been bought, but there is still plenty of drama. Triple Force Friday offers some pretty sweet new Star Wars toys. The Toy Hall of Fame has announced this years nominees and we have some strong opinions on what should be inducted and what is already in the Hall of Fame. N1ck and N2ck try to figure out what are the top 10 animated shows of all time according to Ranker. The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Listen on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher  AND NOW iHeartRadio! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com  

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 35250]

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 35250]

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 35250]

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 35250]

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 35250]

Younger Lagoon Reserve is one of the few relatively undisturbed wetlands remaining along the California Central Coast. Located on the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus, the natural reserve’s 25-acre lagoon and 47-acre "terrace lands" protect eight unique habitats, including freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh, riparian willow, coastal strand (back dune), coastal scrub, coastal grassland, seasonal freshwater wetlands, and the brackish lagoon. These protected habitats provide unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the environment, implement field projects, obtain hands-on experience, and become actively involved in research and stewardship projects. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 35250]

In this episode the OMGeeks welcome Ed to the show. He and Jesse reveal the NEW podcast they will soon be adding to the Oh My Geek! network, and give a sample with a deep dive into the movie that many have called, "A movie." Yes, it's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band starring The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Aerosmith and George Burns. The OMGeeks also talk about the Brady Bunch house renovation and Ed shares some Ann B. Davis (Alice) stories. Jesse and Ed reminisce about Las Vegas trips and introduce everyone to the game Have You Met Ed? We list what movies we think have made the biggest impact on pop culture. Everyone vents about the possible remake of The Princess Bride. Follow the OMGeeks new podcast I Was Not Aware Of That on Instagram to be ready when the first episode drops. The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Find to us on Stitcher! Listen anytime, anywhere.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment! Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com

A Breast Expose - The Breast Kept Secret GREED, FEAR, BETRAYAL Are Mammograms the BIGGEST scam ever perpetrated in medical history? Studies conclude the risks mammograms pose may outweigh the benefits. Avoiding them can lower your risk. Mammograms have not decreased the ultimate mortality rate, not even by 1% and 33% to over 50% of women are being over-diagnosed and over-treated. 3D Mammograms are CT scans utilizing more radiation and MRI utilizes toxic contrast agents. Are Breast Thermograms (Infrared Scans), self-breast Exams, ultrasounds and/or Blood Tests better options? Your Life. Your Choice. * Biopsies and Surgeries Spread Cancer Simple Blood Tests (similar to IvyGene) are a much wiser option in determining if cancer is present and can provide Inflammatory Markers so preventative and/or healing therapies can be utilized at the earliest stage. Biopsies (needle and core) and surgeries guarantee the spread of cancer cells. Is that a factor in why cancers routinely metastasize and become more aggressive, even after toxic radiation and chemo-therapies? * Harmful Cut, Burn, and Poison Protocol If diagnosed, PAUSE! You have plenty of time to educate yourself on ALL Available Options (not just the cut, burn and poison option). First, demand on meeting your Pathologist to have ALL of Your Questions Answered. The dictated standard of care has failed millions for decades while providing The Breast Cancer industry TRILLIONS in profits, annually. Please question perceived authority, doctors are not gods. Your hair is not on fire, you are not contagious and you are not replaceable, so take time to discover the course of action that is in Your Best Interest. ***You're invited to join us A Breast Expose at the Fair Oaks Theater on Saturday, September 21st at 10 am for a film to empower women! A Breast Expose provides an opportunity to hear from world-renown Optimal Whole Health and Wellness leaders. The film offers a new paradigm strategy focused on education, prevention, and healing therapies. You can purchase your tickets at ABreastExpose.com for $10 *discount for 4 or more so invite your friends or click the link: https://hippocraticoathangels.com/ ***In Los Angeles on October 6th, 5 pm to 7 pm at Regal Live 1000 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 https://www.awarenessfestival.org/event/a-breast-expose-the-breast-kept-secret/ ***If you're in the California Central Coast be sure to attend The Women's Health Expo on October 20th at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts 787 Fiar Oaks Ave Arroyo Grande, CA. from 2pm to 5pm

In this episode Jesse teases a new podcast adventure, N1ck astounds us with Newhart trivia and lets us know what's happening in comics. Disney+ has launched for free!!!! (in the Netherlands). N2ck tries to figure out how mic stands work. We geek out about Eddie Murphy returning to SNL and stand-up comedy. N1ck goes crazy for Killer Klowns From Outer Space at Halloween Horror Nights. *spoiler alert* N1ck reviews IT: Chapter 2. We geek out over the Ghostbusters maze at Halloween Horror Nights. N1ck has a plan to buy the Oakland Raiders. We get excited about season 3 of The Toys That Made Us and the season 1 and 2 seasons coming out on Blu-Ray. N1ck lets us know what his biggest Netflix regret is.  The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Find to us on Stitcher! Listen anytime, anywhere.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment!  Follow us across social media: Instagram & Twitter: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast Feel free to drop us a line: show@omgeekshow.com  

Michele is an entrepreneur and personal growth coach with a passion for decorating and designing new Air BnB locations in the beautiful California Central Coast. She teaches individuals, groups and families to breakthrough their barriers to find their passion and vision for their lives.

In this episode the OMGeeks are live in front of a distracted audience...and co-host. The OMGeeks talk about some of the big news to come out of D23 while N1ck also tries to set up his Fantasy Football draft. In between distractions we discuss the new Disney+ service and what it will be offering. This includes the cost, Marvel and Star Wars TV series like The Mandalorian and the upcoming Obi-Wan series. Jesse shares some information on the new Rise of the Resistance attraction coming to Star Wars: Galaxys Edge. The new SW: The Rise of Skywalker footage is broken down, and N2ck brings gifts.  The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Don't forget to leave your 5-star rating and comments! Subscribe to the Oh My Geek! podcast on Stitcher.  Follow Oh My Geek! on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast 

In this episode of the Oh My Geek! podcast, the OMGeeks talk the Spider-Man/Sony/Disney conundrum. We wonder how there can be a Matrix 4. The Nick's nerd-out about the upcoming Masters of the Universe anime series. And we make a plethora of predictions about what could be announced at Disney's D23 convention. The Oh My Geek! podcast is recorded every week at Current Comics in Salinas, CA. Current Comics has all of your geek needs and two locations on the California Central Coast to choose from. Visit www.currentcomics.net for more information. Don't forget to leave your 5-star rating and comments! Subscribe to the Oh My Geek! podcast on Stitcher.  Follow Oh My Geek! on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @ohmygeekpodcast Facebook.com/ohmygeekpodcast   

Glad to have spent some cool locals.  Chris Sandoval is an active Army National Guard Sargent by day, and Punk Show Promoter by night.  He formed Guardsman Productions 16 years to get well known Punk touring acts to shows right here in the California Central Coast. And uses his Uncle Sam paycheck to do so. Natalie Rene is a hard working Care Giver, and Mom, that also happens to be the Drummer for the SLO-CAL Riot Girl Style Punk Band "PLATINUM DISTURBIA".  We talk Local Shows, Bands, Venues Past & Present, Our Time On The "Punk Ass Bitches" Radio Show, Getting Older, and Moving forward in Life. Cheers!!

Luis Alvarez is President and CEO of Alvarez Technology Group, an IT managed services provider in Salinas, California. In less than a decade, Luis Alvarez has grown Alvarez Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) from a small two-person consultancy to the premier information technology (IT) solutions provider on the California Central Coast, delivering IT services to more than 200 companies throughout the state. Luis is an active member of the Salinas community, serving on multiple non-profit boards and encouraging his employees to engage with the community in areas they are passionate about.

Wishing a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Profitable New Year to all our fans. Coffee with Marie @ The Carlton is an eclectic group of business owners and professionals doing business on the Central Coast of California.  Residing and working SLO county is a unique experience where the traditional mom & pop business is quickly becoming the new endangered species.  Marie Roth, native resident of the California Central Coast, is your host, bringing years of experience and insight as to what it takes to live and work the dream in the 15th most affluent county in California. Listen in each week as we discuss various issues facing the small business owner, call in with questions, opinions or solutions. The goal here is to enhance the exposure of our local businesses.  We do this through networking on a deeper level that fosters a more personalized and loyal referral base. This is an exciting opportunity for our local businesses to continue to hone in selling skills and to reach a new pool of potential leads & customers! Call (323) 580-5755 to speak with Marie.

Coffee with Marie @ The Carlton is an eclectic group of business owners and professionals doing business on the Central Coast of California.  Residing and working SLO county is a unique experience where the traditional mom & pop business is quickly becoming the new endangered species.  Marie Roth, native resident of the California Central Coast, is your host, bringing years of experience and insight as to what it takes to live and work the dream in the 15th most affluent county in California. Listen in each week as we discuss various issues facing the small business owner, call in with questions, opinions or solutions. The goal here is to enhance the exposure of our local businesses.  We do this through networking on a deeper level that fosters a more personalized and loyal referral base. This is an exciting opportunity for our local businesses to continue to hone in selling skills and to reach a new pool of potential leads & customers! Call (323) 580-5755 to speak with Marie.

Coffee with Marie @ The Carlton is an eclectic group of business owners and professionals doing business on the Central Coast of California.  Residing and working SLO county is a unique experience where the traditional mom & pop business is quickly becoming the new endangered species.  Marie Roth, native resident of the California Central Coast, is your host, bringing years of experience and insight as to what it takes to live and work the dream in the 15th most affluent county in California. Listen in each week as we discuss various issues facing the small business owner, call in with questions, opinions or solutions. The goal here is to enhance the exposure of our local businesses.  We do this through networking on a deeper level that fosters a more personalized and loyal referral base. This is an exciting opportunity for our local businesses to continue to hone in selling skills and to reach a new pool of potential leads & customers! Call (323) 580-5755 to speak with Marie.

Coffee with Marie @ The Carlton is an eclectic group of business owners and professionals doing business on the Central Coast of California.  Residing and working SLO county is a unique experience where the traditional mom & pop business is quickly becoming the new endangered species.  Marie Roth, native resident of the California Central Coast, is your host, bringing years of experience and insight as to what it takes to live and work the dream in the 15th most affluent county in California.  Listen in each week as we discuss various issues facing the small business owner, call in with questions, opinions or solutions.  The goal here is to enhance the exposure of our local businesses.  We do this through networking on a deeper level that fosters a more personalized and loyal referral base.  This is an exciting opportunity for our local businesses to continue to hone in selling skills and to reach a new pool of potential leads & customers!  Call (323) 580-5755 to speak with Marie.

Coffee @ The Carlton is an eclectic group of business owners and professionals doing business on the Central Coast of California.  Residing and working SLO county is a unique experience where the traditional mom & pop business is quickly becoming the new endangered species.  Marie Roth, native resident of the California Central Coast, is your host, bringing years of experience and insight as to what it takes to live and work the dream in the 15th most affluent county in California.  Listen in each week as we discuss various issues facing the small business owner, call in with questions, opinions or solutions.  The goal here is to enhance the exposure of our local businesses.  We do this through networking on a deeper level that fosters a more personalized and loyal referral base.  This is an exciting opportunity for our local businesses to continue to hone in selling skills and to reach a new pool of potential leads & customers!  Call (323) 580-5755 to speak with Marie.

The Ewes are busy and so are the bees! Knitting with yarn from the Two Ewes Shop, combo-spin mania continues, charity hats, camping trips and a host of other topics make for a bonus-sized episode. Marsha's project updates Marsha finished her Recoleta by Joji Locatelli made with Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Worsted. Marsha loves this sweater! After testing several hat patterns for our Single Shot contest, in the end Marsha made up her own hat pattern using Two Ewes Raucous Rambouillet from the shop. Marsha is obsessed with combo spinning. She cast on Beeline by Heidi Kirrmaier with her first combo spin. She is loving knitting with her yarn and seeing the colors change. Marsha started her second combo spin with rovings she bought from vendors at Fiber Fusion Northwest. At Fiber Fusion she also bought a breed study sampler pack of 32 fibers from Fleeber Fibers. Kelly's project updates Kelly has been knitting charity hats and cowls. So far five hats are finished, all using very old spirit yarn. Another hat and cowl are in progress. A fun long weekend camping trip was the place for three hats to be finished.An upcoming conference will allow for finishing the cowl. Kelly has some sweater plans. One is an old pattern from a 2007 magazine. She got rid of old knitting magazines, but did save some of the patterns that she had marked as potential so long ago. Knit it Down is one of those patterns. An Elizabeth Doherty pattern also caught her eye as a MUST KNIT! The pattern is Bodie, a textured cardigan with a long, almost coat-like, silhouette. The Handspun Cowichan sweater is moving quickly but hasn't been worked on in almost two weeks. The colorwork is giving Kelly a challenge (3 strands, 2 hands!), so she is being selective about when to work on it. Bee update: What's happening with bees in November? One the California Central Coast they're still busy as bees! Bringing in pollen and nectar and going strong. Well, two of the hives are still going strong at least. There have been late summer/early fall losses. Wishing all the US listeners a Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for all of our listeners. You have been so supportive and we're happy to you join us each episode for knitting, spinning, and fiber talk. Thank You!

Jenna Tosh, CEO of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, speaks to her dedication to her work and to her other major role as conscious parent to three. Tosh oversees 5 Planned Parenthood locations and is part of the team advocating for health care access for over 800,000 individuals annually in California. In the wake of the ongoing attempts to reform Obamacare, she opens up about why she chose this career, what she is passionate about and how she takes care of herself, and encourages her staff to do the same, to stay focused and energized. Tosh also beautifully shares about her hopes for her children and how she is teaching them to be the change through kindness and tolerance in action and words. For more information on Jenna Tosh’s work with Planned Parenthood, please visit www.ppcentralcoast.org or Planned Parenthood California Central Coast on Facebook.

This episode Professor Ben, David and Daniel sit down with Michael Graney-Mullholland who shares with us the story she embarked upon in recognition of an important milestone in her life.  Michael, better known to her colleagues as MGM, celebrated her 70th birthday by challenging herself to hike 70 miles in 7 days along the California Central Coast.  Big milestones are nothing new to MGM, at 50 she went back to school and at 60 she celebrated by earning her doctorate degree. This time however, MGM's milestone was documented in a short film produced by Mr. Smith Studios for John F. Kennedy University.  We hope you enjoy this episode and our talk with MGM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Brad Golden, founder of CentralCoastLive sat down for a conversation with host Mark Sylvester to explain how his passion drove the formation of Central Coast LIVE! a new media broadcasting and publishing company located in Paso Robles, California. His mission is to connect local musicians from the California Central Coast with new fans near and far. CentralCoastLIVE.com serves as a music-ezine providing behind the scenes human interest stories of folks in the local music scene, interviews with bands, a comprehensive calendar of events. One of their primary offerings is live streamed video of concerts that can be viewed from anywhere in the world with an adequate Internet connection.  One of their primary offerings is live streamed video of concerts that can be viewed from anywhere in the world with an adequate Internet connection. They are launching upcoming a new radio station, Central Coast LIVE! Internet Radio highlighting musicians from the California Central Coast. They are putting a call out to musicians and bands to submit their works for consideration in their line-up. If you are a musician, they really want to feature your work, please use our submission form here!

Hosts Jason Grote and Jason VanDyke catch listeners up on the latest financial and real estate news. Chris Richardson from Richardson properties joins as guest to discuss the housing market on the California Central Coast.

SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Brown.... Mike and Allie are very special friends of ours. Mike started the first Huntington's Disease support group on the California Central Coast in 2007. He will talk to us about the clinical trial his wife Allie has participated in. The Horizon clinical trial of Dimebon is a global collaborative multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in individuals with mid-to-moderate Huntington's disease. That's a mouth-full. Mike will explain how this clinical trial came about and what stage they are in. Interesting stuff!!