Podcasts about catalina island

Franklin, Blaine, and Zach search for safety. Carmen and Ruby evade danger. Stranded on Catalina Island after the Outbreak, a small group of Adventure Scouts confront the “Infected", testing their mettle and the strength of their friendships. Armed with only determination and their Scout Rules, these preteens navigate the rugged island, discovering the essence of courage and sacrifice in the face of an apocalypse. Bonds are tested, innocence is lost, and the scout motto “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” takes on a whole new, dark significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franklin, Blaine, and Zach search for safety. Carmen and Ruby evade danger. Stranded on Catalina Island after the Outbreak, a small group of Adventure Scouts confront the “Infected", testing their mettle and the strength of their friendships. Armed with only determination and their Scout Rules, these preteens navigate the rugged island, discovering the essence of courage and sacrifice in the face of an apocalypse. Bonds are tested, innocence is lost, and the scout motto “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” takes on a whole new, dark significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe Disney Wonder may be one of Disney's oldest ships, but you'd never know it from the pristine condition and timeless Art Deco styling that greets you upon boarding. Sailing from San Diego to the Mexican Riviera, this four-night adventure proves why Disney Cruise Line maintains their reputation for exceptional service and magical experiences.What makes a Disney cruise stand out? It starts with the remarkable 1:3 crew-to-guest ratio, ensuring personalized attention that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Our room attendant June went above and beyond, surprising our daughter with Minnie Mouse sheets and creating special birthday decorations for my mom. These thoughtful touches exemplify why Disney cruises command premium prices—and why they're worth every penny.Catalina Island emerged as the unexpected highlight of our journey, earning the nickname "the Mackinac Island of California" with its no-cars policy and charming golf cart transportation. Despite some rain, our tour guides came prepared with blankets and ponchos, revealing stunning island views and sharing fascinating history about the bison population that remains from 1920s film productions. Meanwhile, Ensenada offered a glimpse of authentic Mexican culture, proving both safe and interesting to explore.Onboard, Disney's legendary entertainment shines with Broadway-caliber shows like Frozen: A Musical Spectacular and Disney Dreams—an award-winning production that captivates audiences of all ages. The rotational dining system allowed us to experience Triton's, Animator's Palette, and Tiana's Place, each offering unique themes and culinary delights. Beyond scheduled dining, included room service and quick-service options like Pinocchio's pizza and Pete's Boiler Bites kept us satisfied between adventures.For families, the Royal Court Royal Tea provides an unforgettable princess experience with Ariel, Belle, and Cinderella, complete with premium gifts and special memories. Meanwhile, the kids club offers safe, engaging activities when parents want adult time, though our daughter preferred staying with us for most of the journey.Whether you're exploring port destinations, participating in trivia contests, enjoying character meet-and-greets, or simply relaxing in the heated pools (yes, even in 50-degree weather!), the Disney Wonder delivers magic at every turn. Ready to experience it yourself? Book while onboard your next Disney cruise for a 10% discount and $250 deposit that's fully refundable if your plans change.What's your dream Disney cruise destination? We'd love to hear about it in a review—which also helps others discover our podcast!Check out our other Disney cruise reviews in these past episodes:DisLove E138 Special Episode Disney Wish Review of Halloween on the High SeasTravel Made Easy with Little OnesHigh quality, clean baby gear delivered right to your resort while on your Disney Vacation.Use the code "dislove10" to save 10%! Where In the Park game packs are fun & challenging for anyone who knows the parks and for newbies.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.For all the latest news about our episodes follow us on Instagram @dislovewithvanessaandkris or on YouTube.

Jim Hendricks has covered fishing and boating for more than 35 years. Based in Southern California. Jim keeps his thumb on the pulse of what is biting around Catalina Island, Longbeach, San Diego and on down the coast to Mexico. He's a veteran boater and his original Cabo, the Split Decision, is one of the most tricked-out small vessels you'll come across. Jim talks about the differences between East Coast and West Coast fishing and we touch on everything So Cal has to offer from bluefin tuna to white sea bass. Jim is the West Coast editor for Salt Water Sportsman and Sport Fishing. Visit AnglersJournal.com to subscribe to our award-winning quarterly magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this mini episode of our Summer Road Trip Series, we're heading just south of LA to explore a fun pairing: Catalina Island and Long Beach, California. Listener Jen shares how she turned a couple of Hyatt Free Night Awards into a perfect weekend escape—with ocean views, rooftop hangs, and even a bit of underwater adventure. Whether you're planning a Disneyland trip or just craving a coastal getaway, this itinerary is packed with smart tips, walkable charm, and creative ways to stretch your travel rewards.Submit Your Summer Road Trip Idea HEREFacebook Group | Support the Show: Buy Us A CoffeeFind Us On InstagramMary Ellen | JoSubmitted By@DiveIntoPointsMentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 21 - Channel IslandsEpisode 73 - San DiegoAffiliate Links30% off the CardPointers subscription!Mary Ellen's Chase Sapphire Preferred LinkJo's Chase Sapphire Preferred LinkSign up for the Daily Drop NewsletterCredit Card Affiliate LinksWe receive a small commission when you use our links. This is an amazing way to show your support for the show at no cost to you ❤️

The LA city council lays off employees and asks union workers to delay their promised pay raises while at the same time demanding that hotels and airport businesses pay their workers a minimum wage of $30 an hour. Those businesses say they can't afford it and now some Olympic plans are in jeopardy. LA Metro promises to spend more money on security and cleanliness on its trains and buses, and at its stations. Plus, more tips from listeners on the best way to enjoy Catalina Island ahead of Michael's day trip.

Michael dives into the winners and losers of the new city budget in Los Angeles: many jobs have been saved but others are still at risk. City council members spoke passionately for the budget and against it, with some saying the slow-down of police hiring and elimination of proposed new fire department positions puts the public at risk. Plus, Michael gets advice from listeners on what to do on Catalina Island.

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey The first NZ-published book to hit number one this year. From the author of Pet. Set in England in 1979, identical 13-year-old triplets are part of a Government scheme where they're constantly monitored and medicated. Nightshade by Michael Connelly Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Stilwell has been 'exiled' to a low-key post, policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found wrapped in plastic and weighed down at the bottom of the harbour. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, he starts doggedly working the case. Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season. Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County.Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope.Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence?A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time.There will be grave danger. There will be deaths.But maybe some things matter more than survival.Listen with a free Audible trial today. 

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1960s, Natalie Wood was one of the world's leading actress, her star shining as bright as Elizabeth Taylor's. She'd been acting since she was a small child, appearing in movies like Miracle on 34th Street. She'd starred opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, and she'd been linked romantically to Warren Beatty, Michael Caine, Elvis Presley, and Dennis Hopper. And her husband, actor Robert Wagner, may have gotten away with killing her off of Catalina Island in 1981, during a weekend getaway the couple shared with none other than Christoper Walken. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com 

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season. Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County.Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope.Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence?A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time.There will be grave danger. There will be deaths.But maybe some things matter more than survival.Listen with a free Audible trial today. 

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season. Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County.Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope.Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence?A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time.There will be grave danger. There will be deaths.But maybe some things matter more than survival.Listen with a free Audible trial today. 

Unlicensed, the first fiction show created by Jeffrey and Joseph since Night Vale, returns for a third season.⁠  Lou Rosen and Molly Hatch are unlicensed private detectives, scraping by on whatever cases they can get from their little office on the fringes of LA County. Reeling from a devastating betrayal and a major earthquake, this season finds Lou and Molly trying to rebuild their lives and evaluate their futures. But those futures might not be as long as they hope. Lou and Molly start what appears to be a quiet case: a series of strange home break-ins all involving ex-employees of a defunct Long Beach stereo manufacturer. But this case will quickly bring them up against an opponent more ruthless and resourceful than they've ever faced before. Lou and Molly have always gotten by on their wits, but what to do when facing an enemy who can outmatch them in both wits and violence? A cat and mouse game through the forgotten regions of Southern California, including a shady direct-to-video movie studio, the unglamorous workers neighborhoods of glamorous Catalina Island, and the distant remote parts of the desert, where help cannot reach you in time. There will be grave danger. There will be deaths. But maybe some things matter more than survival. ⁠Listen with a free Audible trial today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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An Historic Altadena Church, Lost to the Eaton Fire, Begins the Long Journey to Resurrection  The Eaton Fire reached deep into the sanctuaries of Altadena's faith community. It lost over a dozen places of worship: Baptist, Episcopalian, Jewish, Methodist, Muslim, and Evangelical Christian. There's a lot of talk now about how and when people can rebuild their homes in Altadena. But how to rebuild a church, mosque or synagogue?  And how do faith leaders keep their congregations together in the meantime? Reporter Steven Cuevas takes us to one of the largest churches in this community.  On Catalina Island, A Resilient Swimmer Finds Freedom in Open Water Our series on resilience continues with ultra-ironman athlete Suzy Degazon. Watching her compete, it's hard to believe she was once so weak her heart had trouble beating. But Degazon battled an eating disorder for many years. It was so severe, doctors told her family she would likely die from it. But she battled back, and these days, she's a scuba instructor on Catalina Island, a dream job in a dream location. Reporter Lusen Mendel caught up with Degazon as she  took a sunrise swim in the ocean. A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity Catalina Island is known for its scenic hiking trails, campsites, beaches and for being a popular tourist destination for cruise ships. But it's also known for its biodiversity — the island is home to more than 60 different native plants and animals. As plant manager for the Catalina Island Conservancy, Kevin Alison's job is to care for all the island's plants, though he has an affinity for the rare ones that are battling invasive species. He spends much of his time in a lab deep inside Catalina's interior, where he clones plant tissue and propagates them. Reporter Steven Rascón  spent some time with Allison and followed his quest to save as many native plants as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/INCYCMAY ⁠at checkout ! You can claim it at: INCYCMAYOn Thanksgiving weekend in 1981, Hollywood icon Natalie Wood set sail on her yacht Splendour with her husband Robert Wagner, actor Christopher Walken, and boat captain Dennis Davern. By morning, Natalie was dead—her body found floating in the dark waters off Catalina Island. Officially ruled an accidental drowning, her death has fueled four decades of questions, whispers, and suspicions.In this episode, we break down the chilling details of that night, the tangled relationships on board, and the many contradictions in the stories told. Why did the case reopen 30 years later? What secrets have remained buried? And why has Christopher Walken, the only other celebrity witness, stayed silent all these years?Join us as we explore Hollywood's most enduring unsolved mystery, debate the theories, and dig into the legacy Natalie Wood left behind. Stick around for some eye-opening trivia at the end—you might be surprised what you don't know about this tragic case.Remember, you can now catch INCYCShow on all Socials or check our Website INCYCSHOW.com YouTube and Pandora. Pick up our merch, linked here,  A big thank you to "LindaMayra:  Trinkets and things" for helping us set that up! you can show some support here.  You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ incycshow our email is incycshow@gmail.com     If you want to leave us a voicemail you can do that at anchor.FM/incycshow Thank you for the shout-out @relisteningparty  and @insidetheidiotbox if you're not following you should be, a super fun show!#røde #shure #incycshow #lindamayra #jaykoshow #zoom #zdm1 #rødecasterpro #shuremv7 #juantober #Jayko #ZDM1 #anchorFM #IYKYK #DCEU #MCU #Eternal #Marvel #Disneyplus

Welcome to episode 278 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!ÖTILLÖ Catalina 2025 took place this past weekend and what a weekend it was! Five years after the first edition, the event made a triumphant return to kick off the ÖTILLÖ USA Swimrun season. In this episode, we share all the details about our amazing weekend on Catalina Island and share Chipper and Will Ramsey's report of their race. Spoiler alert: vibes were high all weekend and Chipper and Will had an awesome race!Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!-  Chip and Chris

The "Life After Stroke" podcast is back with a new episodes!  In today's episode of "Life After Stroke", we are on the road at the Abilities Expo in Los Angeles!Important links from this episode:- Binh from the Dept. of Rehabilitation www.dor.ca.gov- Books by Richard Cookswww.prolevelentertainment.org- The Bottle Stationwww.thebottlestation.com----------------------------------"Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing.   Join us for our weekly online stroke support group meetings!  Just go to www.thestrokechannel.tv for more info and to sign up!“Life After Stroke” is a production of the Hang On To The Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people reach their goals in life.  For more information, or to make a donation, just go to www.hangontothedream.org.Join stroke survivors from across the country and around the world during the “3rd Annual Life After Stroke Support Group Cruise", November 3 to November 7, 2025  aboard Royal Caribbean's beautiful Navigator of the Seas ship, leaving round trip from Los Angeles, California, making port stops to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico!For more information, just go to www.TheStrokeChannel.TV!

Welcome back, boo's! Liz and Peyton are back again with two new topics that will make you wonder, but never worry, because we've got the world's best legal cannabis to keep things silly. But, seriously! Liz takes us to the opulent Greystone Manor (formerly known as the Doheny Mansion) to discuss tales of disembodied voices, reports of phantom smells, and ghosts that have no plans of leaving their swanky home in Beverly Hills, California. Peyton then discusses the idea of aliens in our oceans, specifically around Catalina Island. Are UFO's diving in and out of our oceans? Are there underwater alien bases? Is the military in on it? Does it go all the way to the top!?! Let's talk about it, and let's get a lil' stoned while we do so. Hit the bong and smoke-a-long! It's time to get high… Highly Haunted! Stay spooky, stoners!

When SWAT medic Casey Cheshier set out for a routine return trip from Catalina Island, he didn't expect to collide with a whale at 60 mph — or fight for his life in open ocean. In this raw and riveting episode, Scott sits down with the LA County Sheriff's Department's elite rescue paramedic to unpack a day that turned into a survival thriller. From near-fatal leg injuries to hypothermia, a malfunctioning boat, and sheer mental grit, Casey walks us through how training, mindset, and brotherhood saved his life. We also get an inside look at LA's elite tactical rescue teams — where jumping from helicopters, diving into bodies, and explosive breaching are just another Tuesday. This is not your average cop story. It's a blueprint in resilience, real-world leadership, and never giving up.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Wildest Survival Story00:00:43 - From Sheriff's Deputy to SWAT Elite00:01:08 - Inside the Grueling Life of Tactical Lawmen00:03:09 - Earning the Badge: No Easy Road00:04:22 - Five Years in Hell: Jailhouse to Justice00:08:57 - Boats, Guns, and Deep-Water Missions00:14:03 - The Day a Whale Nearly Killed Me00:38:35 - Blood, Bones, and Life-or-Death Decisions00:39:06 - Floating and Fading: The Body Fights Back00:40:43 - When Training Becomes Your Only Lifeline00:41:59 - A Tourniquet, a T-Shirt, and Sheer Grit00:42:36 - The Rescue Helicopter That Found Me00:44:34 - Calling Home from a Hospital Gurney00:48:21 - Waking Up Broken, Not Beaten00:52:12 - The Painful Climb Back to Life00:54:59 - Am I Still the Same Man?01:20:11 - The Heel Bone You Can't Replace01:20:48 - Building a Foot with Science01:23:07 - Bureaucracy vs. Survival: The Compensation Battle01:33:44 - Physical Rehab and Mental Warfare01:42:06 - Back in Uniform, Scarred But Strong01:48:10 - What Comes After You Beat Death?Links and Resources:Casey on LinkedInCasey on InstagramTreading Water: Survival and Surviving the Recovery------------This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGrovesI can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!!New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!! -------------Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities:On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGrovesOn The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves------------www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com-----------Do YOU or SOMEBODY YOU KNOW want to be featured in the podcast? Questions, inquiries, booking a show? Any topics or people you'd like us to cover?Send us an email: scott@ontheedgepodcast.com-----------Spread the word and help us out! It doesn't cost a thing to hit that Like Button, Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell. Comments are appreciated and will be responded to! Doing any of these things tells the YouTube Algorithm that you like what you see and helps others find us as well!-----------

Are we looking the wrong direction when it comes to UFO phenomena? Maybe we should be looking down — into our oceans. In this in-depth interview, legendary UFO researcher Richard Dolan dives deep (literally) into the mysteries of Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs). Drawing from his extensive new book series: A History of USOs, Richard shares mind-blowing cases of underwater UFO encounters — from chilling US Navy confrontations to strange sounds in Soviet submarines, and even mysterious sightings over the Great Lakes. What you'll learn in this episode: Are USOs the same phenomenon as UFOs? The hidden naval encounters you've never heard about Are global military powers tracking USOs in secret? The astonishing frequency of transmedium objects Historical cases from as far back as Christopher Columbus! Are there secret underwater alien bases? Lake Erie and Great Lakes USO encounters Soviet Navy incidents USOs and potential links to nuclear submarines Why military secrecy around USOs is even stronger than UFO secrecy The global hot spots: Puerto Rico, Catalina Island, Mediterranean Sea, South China Sea, and more! Richard Dolan also answers: Are we being watched beneath the waves? Are underwater craft studying our military technology? And could they be operating from hidden oceanic bases? Richard Dolan's Book: A History of USOs: Unidentified Submerged Objects (Volume 1 — Available now on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3XZ1n65 Visit Richard Dolan's site: https://richarddolanmembers.com — This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with retired Newport Beach PD SVU Detective David SyvockYears of Service: 1988-2016David was hired in 1988 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. During his time with LACSD, David worked on patrol for the COPS Program and for the Community Action Team and worked for a period of time in Avalon, better known as Catalina Island.In 2005, David, then 39, left the LACSD and was hired by the Newport Beach Police Department. As a Special Victims Unit Detective, David found his calling and felt he was really making a difference. He worked on cases involving adults and children and worked on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Although rewarding, David admits it was hard work that took a mental toll on him, and in this interview, he discusses the aftermath of one of his coworkers who committed suicide.

In this episode, we explore the mysterious death of Natalie Wood, the Hollywood star whose life was tragically cut short under circumstances that still spark debate. Found drowned off the coast of Catalina Island in 1981, questions remain about what really happened that fateful night on the yacht Splendour. Was it a tragic accident, or is there more to the story?

Don't give up! In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the ocean waters between Catalina Island and the California shore,...

In Search of... “U.F.O. Captives” Recorded: 23 Feb 2025 Edited: 06 Mar 2025 Released: 07 Mar 2025 Links: 1966 footage of a UFO seen over Catalina Island, near Los Angeles Aerial Phenomena Research Organization - Wikipedia Aerial Phenomena Research Organization - Archive.org National UFO Historical Records Center Sprinkle, Ronald Leo (1930- ) | Encyclopedia.com (obviously not recently updated because Dr. Sprinkle died in 2021. I also can't believe he doesn't have his own Wikipedia page. Neither does Carl Higdon. But James Harder does, and it's boring AF. WTF.) The Cryptonaut Podcast - 85: The Carl Higdon Abduction - June 3, 2019 (my app shows this as June 2, 2019) Our Strange Skies - The Abduction of Carl Higdon with AP Strange - January 24, 2022 (similarly, my app shows this episode as January 23, 2022; maybe it's a time zone thing as both podcasts are out of upstate New York) The Saucer Life - Carl Higdon, his Wife, his Therapist, and the Tabloids - January 24, 2024 (information-wise, the better of the three IMO) Alien Abduction of The Wyoming Hunter: First person story of Carl Higdon, October 25, 1974 The October Scenario: UFO Abductions, Theories About Them and a Prediction of When They Will Return Music: “Dark Science” by David Hilowitz “The Truth Is What We Make of It” by The Agrarians All our episodes are at iwtrw.com (or at iwanttorewatch.com, if you want to type more letters for some reason). Links for everything else I Want To Rewatch-related (including our sweet merch) are at I Want To Rewatch | Linktree.

In the 1970s, Gregory Harrison went east to Hollywood. The son of Catalina Island's glass bottom boat captain, Gregory began dreaming of a career in acting when a Doris Day movie was filmed on and named after his father's Glass Bottom Boat. Now 120 IMDB credits into his career, Gregory joins us for a debriefing.After serving as an Army medic during the Viet Nam War, Gregory's guest star appearance on MASH in 1976 foreshadowed his earning the role of Gonzo Gates on Trapper John MD in 1979, which was around the time Trapper began to look more like Pernell Roberts than Wayne Rogers. Gregory starred in the TV version of Logan's Run, a role that required a lot of running, which trained him for an appearance on Battle of the Network Stars where he met his future wife, Randi Oaks (competing for a rival network.) He's most proud of his role in Centennial, the epic mini-series based on the James Michener novel. A TV event so beloved that fan gatherings are held today where enthusiasts can tour the original sets!Gregory just completed a three and a half year run on General Hospital, his first soap, on which he got to guest star with his daughter, Lily Anne Harrison. Hallmark fans know him as Joe O'Toole on the Signed, Sealed and Delivered movie series. And a fun fact is that the 8x10 glossy that Gregory is most often asked to sign is a shirtless pose from the TV movie, For Ladies Only, in which a struggling actor makes ends meet by stripping. Who, amongst us with a rock hard body doesn't relate?Also joining us is journalist and former White House correspondent Brian Karen. Brian is directing a documentary titled Trump: The First 100 Days. (It's a horror movie.) His new book is called Free The Press and his upcoming event at The Comedy Chateau in North Hollywood on February 27th is Free Speech and Comedy with special guests Tom Arnold and Hal Sparks.In Recommendations —Fritz: Sly Lives! The Burden of Black Genius - HuluWeezy: James by Percival EverettPath Points of Interest:Brian Karem on WikipediaFree Speech and Comedy at the Comedy Chateau, February 27thFree the Press Just Ask the Question PodcastGregory Harrison on WikipediaGregory Harrison on IMDBTrapper John MD PilotTrapper John MD OpeningLogan's Run SeriesFalcon CrestSigned, Sealed and Delivered MoviesCentennial Mini-SeriesSly Lives! The Burden of Black Genius - HuluJames by Percival Everett

On November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood — the legendary actress known for her starring roles in some of most iconic movies ever made, including Miracle on 34th Street and Rebel Without a Cause, drowned at the age of 43 under mysterious circumstances near Catalina Island, accompanied by her husband, Robert Wagner, and actor Christopher Walken. Despite initial reports labeling the incident as an accidental drowning, conflicting testimonies and subsequent investigations have fueled ongoing speculation about the true circumstances surrounding her demise. Wood's enduring legacy as a Hollywood icon continues to captivate audiences and inspire discussions about her life and the mysterious nature of her death. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Welcome back, besties! In this episode, we're diving into some of the most anticipated book releases in 2025. From swoony romances and heartwarming road trips to captivating mysteries and wacky, cozy reads, there's something here for everyone. Tune in as I break down 12 must-read books you'll want to add to your TBR immediately.Books Mentioned in This Episode:First Time Caller by BK Borison https://amzn.to/4iTPs2aA Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story featuring a single mom, a viral radio call, and a reluctant cynic in Baltimore.Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer https://amzn.to/4iYuwqEA road trip romance with a divorcee reconnecting with her former best friend on a journey to stop a wedding.Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage https://amzn.to/3DyF2VsThe conclusion to a beloved cowboy romance series filled with small-town charm, second chances, and family dynamics.Summer of the City by Alex Aster https://amzn.to/41SjU6yA summer rom-com set in New York City featuring a screenwriter, a billionaire neighbor, and a bickering fake relationship.Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/40dDuciA compelling forbidden romance between a sheltered ballerina and a hockey player with family drama.Bet, Borrow, and Steal by Sarah Adams https://amzn.to/4a4GUkXAn open-door romance for writers and readers, set against the backdrop of a charming school and secrets.No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack https://amzn.to/40hrp4TA wacky mystery set on Catalina Island during a hurricane-affected celebrity wedding.She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke https://amzn.to/4fG5wllA Pacific Northwest lockdown mystery featuring romance and unexpected twists.Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars https://amzn.to/4gwRy6AA drag queen murder mystery set in London with plenty of humor and drama.Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q Sutanto https://amzn.to/3DDyG7hA delightful sequel following the meddling Vera Wong as she navigates TikTok fame and murder-solving.Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose https://amzn.to/49VGBsuA cozy mystery featuring an heiress-turned-baker solving her grandmother's murder in New York's Upper East Side.For One Night

Satellite texting, blood pressure monitoring and more may be in the works for upcoming Apple Watches, WatchOS 11.2 is released, a New Year's Activity Challenge, possible concerns with Apple Watch Bands and what to expect from Apple in 2025. Plus reviews of My Classic-Retro Console, the Vitals app and stuff to keep you warm.

Host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. John Blake, the current Affiliate Membership Trustee of the AAPD Board, to for a conversation focused on how the advocacy and research of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry influences and supports not only pediatric dentists, but general dentists as well. Dr. Blake shares his unique professional journey as a general dentist focused on pediatric needs and how it led to various leadership roles in organized dentistry. Guest Bio: Dr. John Blake is the Executive Director and Dental Director of the Children's Dental Health Clinic (CDHC) in Long Beach, Calif. This non-profit program and teaching facility helps the comprehensive dental needs of underserved, special needs and medically complex patients in their Long Beach and Catalina Island programs. Prior to joining CDHC, Blake spent his first 12 years in private practice. He is the current Affiliate Member of the AAPD Board of Trustees and President of the California Dental Association (CDA). He has also served on the CDA Council on Government Affairs for the past 6 years while remaining active with oral health related policy and legislative issues. Blake is also the president of the Living Hope Clinical Foundation, a fellow of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fuchard Academy, a part-time faculty member of the USC. School of Dentistry, and a member of the ADA council on government affairs. In addition, he helped start the CARE Dental program at St. Mary's Hospital. This grant-funded non-profit program is specific to patients with HIV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'This isn't violent, in an alley, with a gun to my head, he didn't throw me in a dumpster after, does this even count?' Sydney Williams is a dynamic speaker, author, and the visionary founder of Hiking My Feelings, an organization that helps folks from all walks of life find healing in nature. Her new book, Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love, captures her transformative journeys across Catalina Island and offers readers a framework for self-love and healing. Through her work, Sydney has become a beacon of hope and resilience, helping countless people reconnect with themselves and the natural world. Today, she shares her own story and healing journey, from self-doubt to body image issues, engaging with doing, and finding solace through nature. 

What even IS a breadfruit? How do you cook it? Why have Pacific Islanders grown it for so long? Can it solve world hunger? And what does it have to do with an infamous 18th century mutiny on the high seas? Pack your bags and hop aboard for not one but two island excursions to learn all about this rev-u'lu-tionary tropical staple. We start on a breezy Catalina Island dock to hear about the ethnobotany and ecobiology of breadfruit from Dr. Noa Kekuewa Lincoln before making our way to a farm tucked away on Hawaii's Big Island for a tour from research assistant and PhD candidate Dolly Autufuga. On the itinerary: learning where it grows to planting one in your backyard to what's that white sticky stuff and how do you make sure it doesn't drop on your noggin? Let's go Field Tripping. Learn more about the Rev-u'lu-tion at EatBreadfruit.comFollow Dr. Noa Kekuewa Lincoln at the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu CooperativeA donation went to the Chef Hui Fund, via EatBreadfruit.comMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Indigenous Cusinology (NATIVE COOKING), Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY/NATIVE PLANTS), Indigenous Fashionology (NATIVE CLOTHING), Pomology (APPLES),  Indigenous Pedology (SOIL SCIENCE), Island Ecology (ISLANDS), Foraging Ecology (EATING WILD PLANTS), Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE), Black American Magriology (FOOD, RACE, & CULTURE), Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR), Dendrology (TREES) Encore, Oceanology (OCEANS) Encore, Volcanology (VOLCANOES)More Field Trips you may enjoy: Birds of Prey and Raptor Facts, I Chased the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles, I Take You to the Making of a Mural, I Go France and Learn Weird France StuffSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokProduced, researched, co-written, and edited by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsAdditional editing by Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we're joined by Brianda Gonzalez, the inspiring Founder and CEO of The New Bar. Brianda's journey began on Catalina Island, where socializing with family and friends often revolved around alcohol. When her father's health required him to give up drinking, Brianda set out to create a new way for their family to bond over drinks—without the alcohol. From this, The New Bar was born, a platform that's redefining social drinking with high-quality, alcohol-free alternatives. In 2022, Brianda opened The New Bar's first location in Venice Beach, and just a year later, the brand became the first nonalcoholic partner at Coachella and expanded to new locations in West Hollywood and San Francisco.In our conversation, Brianda shares her experiences building The New Bar, securing major partnerships, and navigating the fast-growing nonalcoholic category. We dive into the shift in consumer attitudes around alcohol, her unique approach to brand building on a lean budget, and how she continues to make The New Bar a fun and accessible choice for all. Whether you're curious about the rise of nonalcoholic options, entrepreneurship, or innovative brand-building, this episode offers tons of insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear Brianda's amazing story and learn how The New Bar is transforming the way we connect. Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Brianda Gonzalez and The New Bar:https://www.instagram.com/thenewbarhttps://www.instagram.com/briandagonzalezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/briandagonzalezhttps://www.thenewbar.com/ Sponsored By:Cymbiotika - Go to Cymbiotika.com/Kara for 20% off plus free shipping on your subscription order.Vanta - Get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta at Vanta.com/KARAShipStation - Get a 60-day free trial at ShipStation.com/KARA. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring The Kara Goldin Show!Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/karaGrammarly - Head to Grammarly.com/enterprise to learn more about Grammarly Enterprise-ready AI. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/616

Max talks about discuss the tragic crash of a Beechcraft B55 Baron, N73WA, that departed from Catalina Island in Southern California on October 8th. The flight, taken in dark night conditions, sadly resulted in the loss of all five onboard, including two Certified Flight Instructors and two student pilots. Somatogravic illusion—an effect where acceleration feels like a climb—likely played a role in this incident. This sensation can mislead pilots into pushing the nose down, risking a controlled descent into terrain, especially dangerous during night departures over unlit areas. Coincidentally, I flew over Catalina Island the next day in a Cirrus Vision Jet and observed the crash site. ADS-B data showed a gradual descent and accelerating airspeed. The episode underscores the importance of using instruments, especially at night, to avoid reliance on physical sensations alone. Remember to consider all available options in challenging situations and prioritize safety above convenience. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1199 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Send us your feedback or comments via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. News Stories Boeing Eyeing Sale of Jeppesen Oakland airport ordered to stop using new ‘San Francisco Bay' name Passenger lands Cessna 150 after pilot suffers medical emergency Wichita Photographer Dies In Tragic Ramp Accident CFI survives propeller contact Standing order to top off fuel tanks backfires on pilot 87-year old grandmother killed by helicopter downwash Cash-Strapped eVTOL Manufacturer Lilium Picks KPMG to Handle Sale Coeur d'Alene Airport built a control tower from shipping containers Mentioned on the ShowVideo of the Week: Robinson Helicopters are performing in Australia AV8RGear.com Backpack Deal – $99.50 with promo code MAX New CFI Regulations on JasonBlair.net TSA website for CFIs AOPA's TSA security awareness training AC 61-65J FAA Endorsements document Cirrus SR22T/G7 model #310 of Aviation News TalkBuy Max Trescott's G1000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Buy Max Trescott's G3000 Book Call 800-247-6553 Free Index to the first 282 episodes of Aviation New Talk So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. the LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting a LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Panel. Students from the LGBTQ+ community are invited to attend the panel in the Graduate Center within the University Library to hear about life after graduation from members of their community. Join Beach Balance for their Nutrition for Fitness Training event on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to learn how to use nutrition to support your performance and recovery goals. Space is limited and a reservation must be made through your CSULB Single Sign-On to attend. Also in the SRWC at 6 p.m., ASI will be hosting a Sand Volleyball Tournament. The doubles tournament is free to participate in and equipment will be provided to attendees. Winners of the tournament will receive prizes. This Friday, Oct. 18  at 6 p.m. is ASI Night in the Walter Pyramid where students can watch the Long Beach State women's volleyball team face off against UC Irvine. The event is free for students with no registration required but a valid student ID is needed to enter. Last Tuesday, Oct. 8, a small plane attempting to leave Catalina Island crashed, killing all five passengers on board. The plane took off from Catalina Airport moments before it crashed a mile west of the runway. On Monday, Oct. 7, a back house exploded in northwest Long Beach. One resident, Manny Fabrigas, suffered severe second and third-degree burns across the majority of his body and is currently in the intensive care unit. Although unconfirmed, authorities and the Long Beach Fire Department Captain believe that the explosion was likely the result of a gas leak. Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Long Beach Utilities Department responded to a flood at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Wardlow Road after an important water main broke. A boil water mandate was put in place early Thursday, Oct. 10 but was lifted the next morning.  Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida on Wednesday night as a category-three hurricane. This is the second hurricane in two weeks to make landfall in Florida and left at least 16 people dead. As of Thursday night, over 1,000 people were rescued by first responders and around 2.5 million people are without power.  A plane headed from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York due to the tragic death of its pilot mid-flight. 59-year-old pilot İlçehin Pehlivan lost consciousness and failed to be revived by those onboard. In Mexico, the mayor of Chilpancingo, Alejandro Arcos, was murdered and beheaded only six days after taking office. Violence against politicians has been on the rise in Mexico with 34 politicians killed during the election season in June. The Dominican Republic has deported and repatriated almost 11,000 Haitians in the past week. In Haiti, gang violence has caused thousands of Haitians to become displaced with many immigrating to the Dominican Republic. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has called the act "a violation of the fundamental principles of human dignity." Host: Gianna Echeverria Editor: Gianna Echeverria Producers: El Nicklin, Aidan Swanepoel Like, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518 Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

In this episode of our podcast hosted by Aaron Clippinger, we dive into the often-avoided topic of physical inventory counts and share insights from Aaron's recent experience unplugging for a tech-free weekend on Catalina Island. Discover the profound benefits of stepping away from technology as we discuss the importance of taking time for yourself to recharge and refocus. Join us as we explore critical accounting practices, including why maintaining accurate physical inventory is essential for your business. Whether you're a small business owner or an accounting professional, you'll find valuable tips on how to approach inventory counting, why having two teams count is crucial, and how to manage discrepancies effectively.

On today's episode of Startup to Storefront, we're joined by Brianda, founder of The New Bar. Growing up on Catalina Island, alcohol was a common part of social gatherings with friends and family—until a life-changing moment altered that for Brianda. When her father was nearly lost to a debilitating autoimmune disease, she sought new ways to foster the same close family connections—this time without alcohol. Brianda launched The New Bar in Venice Beach in the summer of 2022, creating a platform that connects people to nonalcoholic drinks and alternatives. Her mission? To prove that socializing doesn't need to revolve around alcohol. By 2023, The New Bar became the official alcohol-free partner at Coachella, and in 2024, Brianda tripled her footprint with new locations in West Hollywood and San Francisco. She also expanded her partnership with Golden Voice to bring nonalcoholic drinks to Stagecoach. Featured in Forbes, Adweek, Thrillist, Eater, and The Guardian, Brianda is a trailblazer in the alcohol-free movement.    On this week's episode, you'll learn how Brianda turned a personal journey into a thriving business, leaving the tech industry to create a platform for non-alcoholic alternatives. She shares how she's changing perceptions around non-alcoholic drinks by making them exciting and accessible, securing partnerships with major events like Coachella. You'll also hear about the life-changing benefits of sober months and how Brianda expanded The New Bar into multiple locations while influencing the entertainment and hospitality industries.   

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Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez, In The Static) joins the 'boys to talk Catalina Island, ghosts, and microplastics before talking all things sweet potatoes. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://shepherd.com/book/elinor-fettiplaces-receipt-bookhttps://www.publishersweekly.com/9780670815920https://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2010/11/a-sweet-potato-history/https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/01/22/169980441/how-the-sweet-potato-crossed-the-pacific-before-columbushttps://tanglewoodmoms.com/madeworthy/sweet-potato-pie-a-testament-to-history-and-to-family/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Listener Herman Cuvillo and Penny grew up on Catalina Island // 405 Metro line // Cal Lutheran student winner Ethan Klein // Fake parking tickets 

In this rant: joining the NBA, fear holding you back, my new bike, Catalina Island, Love Island drama, watching your friends have babies, getting egged, Katy Perry & The Weeknd's teased songs, Kamala Harris for president!!! 

Kip writes "I guess I'll get right to it. Back in the late 90's I had 3 separate terrifying encounters with some type of large black creature over 3 years. The first two encounters were roughly in 1997 & 1998. I was in high school at the time and 16-17 years old. And the 3rd was in late 1999 so I was just about 18. I can honestly say that they were so disturbing that I have thought about them often ever since. Two of the encounters I had multiple buddies with me and the most disturbing encounter I was alone exploring the mountain behind our home on our 4 wheeler. I grew up in a Southern California city called Corona. Its roughly 1.5 hours north of San Diego and next to Riverside. At this time the upper portion of the city had miles of orchards extending from the edge of the housing developments all the way to the base of the mountains that separated us from the coast and Orange County. As a kid myself and my family spent a significant amount of time on this mountain range hiking, mountain biking, exploring the various canyons, and a few of the abandoned tin mines. Although there were known predators such as mountain lions and coyotes that we would see from time to time, I never felt scared being in this area but always knew to be cautious. At the time of what I would consider my first encounter our town was changing a lot. Hundreds of acres, if not thousands, of the orchards were being leveled to build more homes. At this time being of high school age this was a total bummer. All of the cool places we would explore or hang out were going away every week and being replaced with massive housing developments. Because of the size of one of the housing developments, there was a large storm drain project that the army core of engineers was in charge of. This project was situated near the mouth of one of the larger canyons and was intended to divert stormwater underground to who knows where? This area was completely fenced off with barbed wire fences and they even had an on-site security guard at night. This entire area was surrounded by thick orange groves and also avocado groves. Knowing that there was a massive underground tunnel being built and also being obsessed with exploring abandoned mines, there was no choice but to explore this. I did some recon during the daytime hours and figured out the best way to sneak in at night hopefully without being detected by their on-site security guard. Late on a Friday evening my buddies and I drove my truck on a dirt road deep into the orange groves and parked it behind a large pile of dead orange trees that they had ripped out of the ground. This was an area that I was very familiar with. In this area, they also had bulldozers, graders, and loaders parked near a water tank. We snuck through the trees, scaled a barbed wire fence, and at this point the Avocado Grove began. We easily made it in and explored these tunnels which were kind of a disappointment because there was really nothing to them other than concrete and scaffolding. Feeling somewhat underwhelmed we decided to head back to the truck which was roughly a half mile from the tunnel. Upon exiting the range groves we saw headlights coming our way so we quickly jumped behind some of the heavy equipment thinking the security was coming to bust us. To our surprise, it was a two-door Honda Civic with two chicks. Being curious teenage boys we were immediately wondering if they were hot. Lol. After spending some time checking out all of the cool heavy equipment we made it back to my truck. Knowing that the road they were driving on was eventually a dead end we were surprised to see that they still had not come back out. We decided to investigate to make sure they were ok. We assumed the girls were probably drinking or smoking weed because this was not a well known place and was quite creepy especially at night due to how secluded it was. The three of us piled back into my single-cab Chevy truck and started heading in their direction. As we rounded a sharp turn on the dirt road we could see their car parked at the dead end off in the distance. As we got within 100 yards of their car we could see something black crouched down behind the car. The first we thought we had was that maybe one of them was behind the car but as we got closer we could see that it was definitely not a girl and appeared to be completely black and hunched over as if it was hiding and watching them. I had one of those Walmart special 12 million candle spotlight that plugged into the cigarette lighter in my truck. My buddy Aaron turned that on and hung out the window shining it down the road. We then thought that it must be a bear of some other creature but it was not looking like anything that we were familiar with which was kind of a weird sensation seeing something that we were not even sure what it was. As we were now within 50 yards or less, to our horror, this creature slightly turned to look towards us and stood up. This was nothing that we recognized. We immediately began freaking out yelling at one another "what the hell is that thing?!!" I hit the gas and we accelerated towards their car while keeping the light on it! To the south of where the girls were parked was another barbed wire. (To clarify, all of these fences were roughly 7' tall chain link fences topped with like 18" of 3 strands of barbed wire. A sizeable fence). The fence was within 15 feet of the edge of the road only separated by a small ditch that may have been 2' deep. Beyond the fence was a wide open field that had already been scraped of all vegetation. The base of the mountain was probably 400-500 yards away from this location. This creature which I would estimate was between eight and 9 feet tall took two steps towards the edge of the road and literally vanished before our eyes. We saw this happen from maybe 50 feet away. I slammed on the brakes and we slid on the gravel road stopping about 10 feet behind the girl's car. We jumped out paying no attention to them and immediately started shining the spotlight into the field. When the creature vanished we could not understand what we really just saw. Our minds were thinking of rational explanations like maybe it dove into the small ditch just out of sight and squeezed under the fence somehow. Or, maybe it climbed over the fence really fast and somehow we didn't see that which makes no sense. We were grasping for any explanation besides it literally vanishing into thin air. In reality, we should have seen the creature maybe 20 feet away on the other side of this fence running across the wide open field if it had somehow jumped this fence but like I said it had vanished. We had all become very animated at this point yelling and freaking out at what we had just seen. Probably thinking we were absolute psychopaths, the girls in the car immediately started the engine lipped around and just took off. I did hear one of them yell "what's your F-ing problem???" Rightfully so. We calmed down after a few minutes and started to collect ourselves. There was no sign of the creature at all, and because it was a gravel road there were no visible footprints. We stayed shining spotlight for probably a half hour, absolutely shaken by what we had seen. We saw nothing, absolutely nothing. It was now close to 1 am and we rushed back to my house and immediately woke my dad up from a dead sleep and told him what we had witnessed. A little back story on my Dad, he grew up in Starvalley Wyoming. He spent most of his years as a youth as a youth and teens in the mountains hunting. In his late teens and into his 20's he was a hunting guide. He guided hunters from all over the world into the backcountry on horseback. My Dad was tough and fearless, and if anyone would have encountered something like this before it was him. He immediately got out of bed and once we settled down a bit he wanted to entire story, every detail. After listening to our story he became very quiet and serious. He sat down at the table and said "Boys, I have no doubt that what you saw tonight was real. I do not think this was any type of animal but rather a being. Sometimes we are allowed to see things from the other side of the veil or maybe even another dimension. I don't know why we do but I think this is what you experienced tonight. I do not want you going up to that area anymore." after that he told us this was nothing to mess with and not to ever pursue it. It was so unsettling and still to this day I could call either one of my two buddies and have them recount the exact same story word for word. This creature was not how I pictured the typical sasquatch. it did appear to have a shorter sleek jet black fur. Its fur almost absorbed our light and was almost difficult to distinguish any facial features at all. It was almost like a 3 dimensional shadow if that makes sense somehow? It was very tall and athletic-looking. It did not have a massive hulking build but rather a very sleek, powerful, and fast type of build if that makes any sense. Think fairly jacked sprinter instead of a giant bodybuilder. That experience has bothered me ever since. Monday came around and we thought we had the craziest story that we could ever tell at school. To my dismay, people thought we were so full of crap and honestly did not believe us. That really pissed me off but also disappointed me. We didn't really tell anyone else after that reaction from a few people in fear of being seen as weird or just lying. Second Incident This encounter still scares me to this day and I still have so many unanswered questions. This took place maybe 8-9 months later. maybe a year. My parents had sold our boat and bought some 4 wheelers instead. I loved this option! I spent everyday after school enjoying this amazing new found sense of freedom and exploring the mountain behind our neighborhood which was about 1/2 mile away. There were fire roads, old trails, and riverbeds leading up to the canyons. If you would ride to the top of the mountain on a clear day you could see the ocean and Catalina Island off in the distance. A girl that I was friends with who had very wealthy parents just bought a brand new 4 wheeler. She tracked me down at school and asked if I would every want to meet up after school and take her exploring. They literally lived at the base of the mountain but about 3 miles from my house. I was stoked! A few days later I loaded up the 4 wheeler into the back of my truck and met her at her house. I did not know this area very well so this was extra exciting to go explore a new area. We went down the road a ways and decided to cut up through some orange groves on a slightly overgrown road. We climbed a few windmills to get a good view of what was further ahead. After weaving in and out of the labrynth of trees and small dirt roads we ended up at a gate. On the other side of the gate were some avocado trees, bee boxes, and an overgrown trail that turned into switch backs leading up the mountain. This looked awesome and I was so intrigued by it for some reason. A few minutes later an old man pulled up in an old fafrm truck and was PISSED that we were in there. He yelled at us and he said "and don't you ever think about ever going up that road, never go up there!" At the time I though he was just being a grouchy old dick but now looking back I think he knew something and was actually trying to run us off to keep us safe. My defiant teenage brain now had absolute tunnel vision on returning a few days later, finding a way around the gate and exploring whatever that road led to. I had to know where those steel switchbacks led to. Sure enough, a few days later I went back...alone. I had a pocket knife, camelback full of water, and was getting in no matter what. I found a way to cut down into the river bed and up a very steel embankment which put me on the other side of the gate. I showed that old man! After cruising around atg the bottom of the hill for a few minutes I was disappointed only seeing old abandoned farming equipment in the weeds. Now it was time to follow the narrow trail up the steep mountain. Just as I was starting up the trail there was a really sketchy narrow section where it had washed out around a culvert. I carefully made my way around it trying to keep from sliding down into a washed out ditch. As I made my way up the vegetation began changing. There were tons of massive oak trees growing in a large ravine and and along the edge of the trail. By this time I was WAAY up the mountain and could easily see across the whole valley looking out at Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga way off in the distance. Then I found the most bizarre things ever. Huge, old, single wide trailers probably from the late 60's or 70's just sitting on the side of the mountain. There were 3-4 of them one above me on the trail and a few out on this point on the other side of the ravine filled with the massive oak trees. Areas had been dug into the mountainside for the trailers to sit on. I still don't even understand how they could have ever placed those up there unless by a massive helicopter or something. A trailer would literally be impossible. I thought "Well this is super weird but I'm totally exploring these. The first one was really beat up and had no windows or doors. I hiked down off of the trail and began cutting through the ravine to get to the others. The oak forest I was cutting through was thick. even though it was still very light outside, it was very dim under the shade of these massive thick trees. The ground was covered in probable 6' of leaves and was very noisy when walking through. I checked out the other trailers for probably another 45 minutes. Nothing amazing but still interesting. At this point the sun would be setting by the time I got down the mountain and I did not want to try to find my way back out in the dark so I started heading back toward the trail that my 4 wheeler was parked on. I was walking through the bottom of the oak filled ravine when all of a sudden something just stopped me in my tracks. Everything had become so quiet. I'm talking impossibly quiet and I immediately noticed it. I have never experienced anything like this. I was if I just walked into a soundproof room but in the middle of a ravine. I immediately had the feeling that I was not alone and that something dangerous was watching me. I slowly started scanning my surroundings and had such a strange claustrophobic feeling. All I could hear was ringing in my ears. No birds, no breeze, not even the sound of the trees moving slightly. I had never experienced anything like this. I began feeling a very distinct dark and creepy feeling. As I looked at the hillside in front of me, maybe 15 feet in front of me I experience the most intense fear I have ever felt to this day. A quick glint caught my eye and as I looked at where the glint came from the weirdest thing happened. The only thing I can compare it to is when you are staring at one of those weird stereogram pictures. You are straining your eyes and then all of a sudden the 3-D image comes into focus. I was staring at the hillside right in front of me which was covered in leaves. There was a large gray rock to the right and slightly above the rock but 3 feet to the left was the trunk of an oak tree. I was staring at the leaves and in the space between the tree and the rock I saw it. It was like all of a sudden my eyes came into focus and I could see it. I hated what I saw. It literally paralyzed me with fear. I was a sprinter on our schools track team so running was always my best option. I literally could not move. I was looking at what I believe was that exact same creature we spotted that night close to a year prior. It truly was probably 8-1/2 to 9' tall. The hillside in that spot was very steep so it was kind of laid back against the hill perfectly camouflaged between the rock and tree but its body was in full view. It did not move but its shiny black eyes just intensely stared at me. I stared right back. I do not remember seeing any whites to its eyes but could tell when its eyes moved because of the glint they created. The eyes looked like tow shiny pieces of obsidian or glass. This is the part that scares me the most. This was not a friendly encounter by any stretch of the imagination. This was not a goofy and happy harry and the hemdersons experience. This thing felt so mean and evil. As it stared into my eyes in that intense quietness I literally could feel that it hated me and did not want me there. I did not hear any type of voice but I could feel the most wicked and intense hate from it. I could literally feeling in my soul that I don't think I was even breathing for an unknown amount of time. I know that sounds weird. I don't know how long I stood there in that trance or whatever this experience was, but I distinctly remember feeling my lips beginning to tingle and feeling dizzy. It was enough to snap me out of it. I stumbled backwards and weakly scampered up the opposite side of the ravine. I was so slow and felt like all of my strength was just absolutely gone. I was pretty much in tears and felt like I may have just almost been attacked or killed. I got on my 4 wheeler and started backing down the trail as fast as could because it was too narrow and the hillside too steel to actually turn the machine around. I got to a switchback area and did probable the most frantic 20 point turn every performed. I was so certain that at any second this creature was going to come sprinting from the edge other oak trees and kill me. I raced down the trail and could not believe my eyes. The narrow area where the trail had mostly washed out around the culvert had large branches and brush literally piled up with other brush. It was probably 3 feet high and was no doubt there to block me or make me stop. I basically said F it and crashed right through the edge of it and made it right through. Getting back to the truck was a blur. That was probably the hardest that 4 wheeler would ever have been ridden. For quite awhile after that experience I really thought that creature could come back and find me somehow. I don't know what it did to me but it absolutely got in my head and I have never felt that much hate and disdain from anything like that in my life. After finding your podcast I have been thinking about that experience so often and recounting so many of the details. I can remember that experience like it was yesterday. I can tell you exactly what the temperature was like outside, what the air smelled like, the smell of the exhaust from the 4 wheeler, and the smell of the leaves and dirt in that ravine. I think that day is pretty much burned into my soul. That creature was the most terrifying thing I have ever laid eyes on. I honestly don't even know what exactly to classify it as. It shares some similarities to a sasquatch but it was so long and slender while still appearing very strong and fast. This might sound crazy but it really felt like it was from some other place or realm. I have had a few very close encounters with bears while camping and while that was scary, especially being in a tent, it wasn't even in the same universe as how terrifying encountering that thing was. I never ever considered going anywhere near that spot ever again and still would not even today. I felt beyond helpless against that thing and am just grateful nothing actually bad happened. I did feel like that experience was a strong warning from that thing. I have often wondered if it was extremely angry at the massive changes taking place in the area with the destruction of all of the orange, lemon, grapefruit and avocado groves. It could have been the perfect environment to remain unseen and an endless food supply. I honestly just don't know. Third Incident   So this encounter I still don't understand. My buddies and Had just graduated from high school. It was the typical time in life when everyone start going their separate ways. One of my good friends Derek was getting ready to move to New Zealand for a few years and another immediately off to College in Utah. I was working with my Dad who was a general contractor and was working as a superintendent helping build our commercial construction projects. As a last fun hoorah 4 of us got together and went off-roading and exploring south of our town down the I-15 a little ways. This was an area somewhat new to us but as the housing developments continued to boom we knew in a few years most of those areas would be gone. I remember driving down a paved road and the area was heavily wooded with oak trees. I was driving and we came around a bend in the road. Now today as an adult, this would have been such an awesome place to have a home on a few acres. It was beautiful and secluded. All of the homes had a significant amount of land and were really spaced far apart. I noticed a long gravel driveway leading up to some large pepper trees. The front lawn of the home looked like it was dying and we could just make out the house back in the trees. The garage door was open and so was the front door. Out of curiosity we backed u and drove up the driveway towards the house. Sure enough it was completely vacant. I suspect that one of the large developers had purchased all of the land to later build one of the current golf course communities. We could not believe our eyes. The people must have moved out no longer than the week before. We yelled hello a few times before walking into this vacant home. It was immaculate! Literally clean and well kept. It was a decent size single level home with a 3 car garage. All of the furniture was gone but there were a few random odds and ends left behind in a few of the rooms and garage. We were not the kind of guys that would vandalize a place like this. We thought it was so cool and decided to come back later that night and camp out inside. I think we all told our parents the classic type of story that each of us would be at another house but in reality we were staying the night in this abandoned house. We grabbed sleeping bags, pillows, and my friend stole this massive red candle from his mom's Christmas decoration shelf in his garage. That was going to be our source of light since we didn't have a lantern that we could take without it looking too suspicious. We arrived back at the house just as it was almost all the way dark and boy this place looked creepy now. Especially with the way it was tucked back into the trees. And the house was a good size house which I would estimate between 2300-2500 sf. Backed my truck into the garage and glossed the old style wood garage door that had the big springs on the sides. The power had been shut off to the home so we had to open and close the garage door manually by pulling the disconnect on the opener. We set up shop in the center of the living room and had the angle sitting in a paint can lid with all of our sleeping beds spread out around it. We got settled in and were just talking about future plans, good times we had together throughout the years and just typical conversations. It was a really fun night. Just as we were all getting tired and winding down we thought we heard a weird sounding strange whistle outside. We all shut up and listened but didn't hear again. We blew out the candle. No more than 15 minutes later we heard something hit the large living room window really hard which immediately woke us up and scared the crap out of us! All of the blinds and curtains were gone so I felt like we were in a big fish bowl as soon as we relit the candle. As we were discussing what that loud noise was we heard the strange whistle again. It was a longer whistle and a lower tone than what you would normally whistle. We were so far from the town or really any real road. Nobody even know we were at this house. Then another really loud bang on the kitchen window and another on the dining room sliding glass door. Then another weird long whistle. We were absolutely crapping bricks. There would be a few minutes of complete silence followed by another loud bang on the windows or side of the home. Whatever was out there was seemingly walking in circles just pounding in the windows and would intermittently do a long weird sounding whistle. We were beyond terrified and knew whoever was out there could see us inside perfectly while we could not see it. I ran to the nearest bedroom and pulled off the bi-fold closet doors. My friends did the same and we started putting them up against the windows to block the view into the home. These loud pounds on the windows and sides of the home got more and more intense and began happening all around the home which really made us believe there were multiple people outside tormenting us. We yelled out some obsentities and threats telling them to get the hell out of there. This went on literally all night. We were so scared that we didn't even try to leave. it was pitch black outside. With my truck being parked in the garage that meant that someone would have to manually open the garage door and hold it open long enough for us to drive out and then be exposed for a minute outside of the truck. We were so freaked out that was absolutely not an option. We removed hanger rods as weapons or whatever we could find. We ended up with a shower curtain rod as a weapon too although it was really light weight and cheap. After hours and hours of this nonstop horrifying ordeal the sun began coming up and it stopped. We waited until it was fully light outside and tore out of there as fast as we could. Later that afternoon I got up from taking a an since I hadn't slept at all that night. It was Saturday. The more I thought about that experience the more it pissed me off. I wanted to go back with my Remington 870 shotgun and sneak in on foot and see who is there during the day. Maybe it was some rogue homeless people that were pissed that we took their spot? I called up my buddies Zach and Derek. They were down to go back and spy on the property to see the bastards that did that to us. Zach snuck out his dads 12 gauge shotgun so now we had two. We had no intentions on using them but wanted some sort of protection in case it was some creepy Charles mansion type people. By the time we made it back out there it was basically dusk which would give us cover with it getting darker. We went back to the house after parking 1/4 mile down the road and sneaking in on foot. We could not believe our eyes. The entire house had been absolutely destroyed. Every window broken out, every door kicked in and laying on the ground. The garage door we had opened to pak inside laid broken on the floor of the garage. we peaked inside the house and the amount of destruction inside looked like it would have taken a group if grown men hours to do. This house was 100% destroyed. Destroyed to the point that nobody would even think about trying to stay there. Broken glass was everywhere. All of the bedroom doors were broken right off the hinges and laying on the ground. The drywall had so many holes smashed through it. The ceiling fan in the dining room was ripped down. It was so insane we could not even believe what we were looking at. how could this be the same immaculate place we had stayed the previous night. At that point we were really pissed off. The gravel driveway continued up through the trees and towards the hillside which was basically the base of the mountain. We decided to go see what was up there. We walked a little ways further being as stealthy as possible and I immediately hated what I saw. There were two old mobile homes, very similar to what I had seen a few years before on the mountainside where I had that horrifying encounter with the black creature. The moon wasn't full but was providing a decent amount of light. We decided to check out the two trailers to see if it looked like someone had been squatting in them. Feeling brave being armed we checked them out, They were in terrible condition and disgusting inside. Leaking roofs and water damaged everything along with tons of sharp glass from all of the broken windows. They no longer had the wood steps to the front door so he had to hop down about 3' back into the ground. No sooner had we jumped down and walked out away from the trailer I heard that weird whistle again. Just as I looked up towards the hillside in front of us I caught a glimpse for just a split second of something that appeared to be tall and black. Just as I started realizing that someone, or something was like 30' in front of us a large boulder/rock about the size of a medium watermelon sailed right past my head in between my two friends. The strength it must have taken to throw a rock that large and heavy was unimaginable. Had it struck any of us it would have most likely been fatal. I didn't even think twice and started unloading my shotgun at where briefly saw this figure. I unloaded all 5 rounds and immediately started pulling more from my front pocket. My friends were completely shocked and began yelling at me saying just to run. We did, we ran away as fast as we could and didn't stop until we reached my truck a ways down the road. We never told our parents or anyone else. My friends were kind of mad at me for shooting at the figure even though that rock would have probably killed one of us had it hit us in the head. I didn't regret shooting at it, he, whatever it was. I really hoped I got a piece of him in return. We NEVER went back to that property or even the area in general. Nothing about that mountain felt safe anymore. 28 years later, as I have been replaying these experiences over and over since listening to your podcast I have started to research that area. i pulled up google earth and went as far back with the dates as I could which was the late 90's. I did this one night with my two oldest kids after telling them the story. It was actually very shocking to see how close each of these encounters happened from one another. As the crow fly's, the first two encounters happened only within 1/2 mile or even slightly less from one another. The last encounter/incident has only 1.5 miles away but also right at the base of the mountain where there were thick orchards and oak trees. Very interesting to say the least. Anyway, If you made it this far reading all of this I appreciate you hearing this experience. I have honestly been so reserved for so long in sharing these stories with anyone because I don't want to seem crazy or weird. But after listening to your countless episodes I realize that there are so many others that have had strange experiences that cannot be explained. We ditched California and moved to East Idaho 11 years ago. I spend a significant amount of time riding dirt bikes exploring our local mountains on remote singletrack. I ride with a cool group of buddies. We have seen wolves, black and brown bears, and mountain lions, but nothing even remotely as scary as what I encountered in our little local mountain range in southern California. Go figure."     Link to Sasquatch and the missing man  

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May 8, 2009. Franklin's first day at Camp Emerald Bay goes horribly wrong…Chapter 1 of “We're Alive: Scout's Honor” is being featured on the We're Alive feed, but the rest of the series will continue on a new Scout's Honor feed. Find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or search for "We're Alive: Scout's Honor" on your podcast player of choice.Stranded on Catalina Island after the Outbreak, a small group of Adventure Scouts confront the “Infected", testing their mettle and the strength of their friendships. This immersive audio drama is a heart-pounding blend of horror and adventure as these preteens, armed with only determination and their Scout Rules, navigate the rugged island, discovering the essence of courage and sacrifice in the face of an apocalypse. Bonds are tested, innocence is lost, and the scout motto “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” takes on a whole new, dark significance in this stand-alone new audio drama from the creators of We're Alive.WARNING: This miniseries contains distressing scenarios involving children, including graphic violence and gore, as well as underage drinking and use of firearms. Listener discretion is advised.CAST:Beauden Michael McConnell as FranklinJulian Vidaurrazaga as BlaineDillon Wrich as ZachIsabella Burer as RubyRiley Jackson as CarmenBraxton Hale as PierceGreg Perrow as JoeHayden Williams-Moran as ChaseVictoria Cheng as ValerieChristina Castañeda as PilarElisa Eliot as MindyDan Nord as HarvTristan McMorris as GusMichael Swan as NarratorFull list of cast & crew: https://www.werealive.com/ Join us on March 26, 2024 for Chapter 2 of WE'RE ALIVE: SCOUT'S HONOR - “Between Two Harbors”We've launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the last 2 seasons of We're Alive: Descendants. More info at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/werealive/the-end-of-were-alive-the-final-two-seasons Disclaimer: “We're Alive: Scout's Honor” and all of the events and characters associated with it are a work of fiction. This project is not sponsored or endorsed by Camp Emerald Bay or any other scouting organization. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.