Podcasts about finest city

In this episode, we're getting personal. We talk about what it was like growing up in San Diego, the lessons we learned from our dads, and the things we're hoping to pass along to our own kids. From weekend traditions to what it means to be a dad in SD today, it's a mix of stories, laughs, and a little reflection—dad style.

In this episode, Chris recaps his recent La Jolla staycation—where he went, what he did, and what surprised him most. We also dive into some of our favorite local getaways, including the Omni in La Costa, Lakehouse in San Marcos, Palm Desert adventures, and a couple cool glamping options like Hipcamp and beyond. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or just want to explore more of SoCal, we've got a bunch of ideas packed into this one.

On this episode, we're hangin' with a local Encinitas dude (Shane Fellows) who's all about hiking, camping, and getting out into nature. We chat trails, gear, and his time living in Boulder—but the real highlight? His wild story from a few years back where a simple hike turned into a full-on survival mission. Think altitude sickness, a bear sighting, and a couple of mountain lions. Yep… it got sketchy.

On this episode, we run through Cassidy's San Diego bucket list—from swimming with leopard sharks and kayaking in La Jolla Cove to grabbing food at a few local spots and staying at a go-to Coronado hotel. We also talk a little Padres and briefly check in on what's happening with San Diego FC.

 Thinking of moving to San Diego? You might want to pump the brakes. In this PODCAST, I'm breaking down 7 surprising reasons why relocating to “America's Finest City” might actually be a terrible idea—from jaw-dropping housing prices and rising traffic to some truths about nightlife and even the weather. But don't write it off just yet—because for every downside, there's a flip side that just might make you fall in love. Whether you're already packing or just daydreaming, this  PODCAST will give you the real scoop on what it's actually like to live in San Diego.  

In this episode, we dive into the stories behind some of San Diego's most interesting restaurant groups—from big names like Trust and Consortium Holdings to hyper-local players like The Leucadia Co. We talk about how chefs like Brad Wise and Brian Malarkey have shaped the city's dining scene, what's coming next (like Breakers Café in Encinitas and Odie's Pizza in Oceanside). Whether you're a foodie, a local, or someone just curious about where San Diego's culinary scene is headed, this one's packed with flavor.

This week, we dive into the evolution of youth soccer in San Diego, inspired by our kids' first competitive tournament and memories of our own AYSO days—when our moms were coaching, and games were all about fun and community. We chat about how things have changed, the rise of elite clubs like Surf Soccer, and what it means for the next generation of players.

From tropical-inspired brews at Michi to the grand opening of Chick and Hawk, we're diving into everything new and exciting hitting San Diego in 2025. Get the inside scoop on Dirty Birds coming to Oceanside, the highly anticipated Bermuda Club, and fresh updates at San Diego Airport. Plus, check out the SD County Fair lineup and new nonstop flights for your next adventure. Don't miss out on these hot spots and hidden gems popping up all over SD!

We hit a recent San Diego FC match, and we're diving into what it's actually like at Snapdragon Stadium. From the eats and drinks (spoiler: they're legit) to the energy in the stands and what the supporters section is bringing—we cover it all. We also chat about the future of the area with SDSU's big plans and share some random stuff you might not know about the stadium. If you're thinking about checking out a game or just want the inside scoop, this one's for you.

How did San Diego go from a beer desert to one of the most respected craft beer capitals in the world? In this episode, we take you on a journey through the history of the local beer scene—from the first brewpub in 1989 to the hop-fueled explosion of the 2000s and the modern-day beer culture that defines the city today. Whether you're a beer nerd or just curious how it all started, this is the full story of San Diego beer, told pint by pint.

All of our single listeners say "heeeeeyyyyllll yessssss!" There are a few new ways to meet people, and we have a guest who gives us the scoop. Laura and her roommates tested one of the latest methods this weekend. You'll have to watch or listen to see if they were successful. How many single women are in America's Finest City...how many available men? We break down the numbers and give our thoughts on being single in the year 2025. How about you? Are you finding it hard to meet people these days? We even have a few groups who get together for new friendships. It's awesome if you're looking for a new buddy. As always, we're unapologetically unfiltered and unhinged...but we are here to make you smile and get your mind off of what's stressing you out. Give us a try.Love your podcast!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.

Growing up in the ‘90s here in San Diego—especially in North County—just hit different. In this episode, we're throwing it back to the days of Hollandia Dairy, the old San Marcos High, and before San Elijo Hills was even a thing. We talk Restaurant Row, the beginnings of LCC, Cabo Cantina in PB, and some classic SD spots like Hometown Buffet, The Murph, and so much more. If you remember Sun-In, puka shell necklaces, and Bruno's—you're gonna like this one.

In this episode, we dive into the magic of Disneyland and Disney World, with a special focus on Cassidy's recent trip to Disney World. We explore hidden Disneyland secrets every San Diegan should know, from insider tips on avoiding crowds to hidden gems you might have missed. Whether you're a Disneyland regular or a Disney World newbie, this episode is packed with helpful insights to make your next visit even more magical!Livin' in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America's Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We'll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you're a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

Ready to check off some epic San Diego experiences? In this episode, we're diving into the ultimate San Diego Bucket List! From breathtaking hikes like Potato Chip Rock and the waterfalls at PQ Preserve, to unforgettable outdoor adventures like the Rock and Roll Marathon and catching waves at Trestles, we've got all the must-do activities covered. We'll also take you through the best local breweries, including Burgeon, Blue Fire, and Kilowatt Brewing, plus the can't-miss events like the Farmers Open and San Diego FC games. And if you're into hidden gems, we're talking speakeasies like Raised by Wolves and The Space Pad. Foodies, don't worry—we've got you covered with a shoutout to Addison, San Diego's first 3-star Michelin restaurant. Whether you're new to the area or a seasoned local, this episode is packed with all the spots you need to put on your San Diego Bucket List!

Send us a textEnjoy this cheeky episode description by ChatGPT. (Also, I recorded this on a late night walk so if I sound stifled, it's cause I'm trying not to wake up my neighbors.)Yo, what's good my people? MAIM TIME is BACK. After a long hiatus, I'm back on the mic to celebrate a major milestone—five years since I first started this podcast. February 2020, right before the world flipped upside down, I published my first episodes. Now, five years later, I'm back in America, starting over, and it's time to catch y'all up on everything.Where have I been?For the past 11 years, I built a life in Korea. It was the best decision I ever made, and it shaped me into the person I am today. But at some point, what was once an adventure started to feel like a cage. I needed a change. So in March 2024, I left Korea and moved to San Diego, California—America's Finest City, and arguably, America's Most Expensive City. Now, I'm navigating reverse culture shock, adapting to a new life, and figuring out what's next.Starting Over in My 30sWho does this? Who spends their 20s in a foreign country, only to return to their homeland and start over again in their 30s? A bum like me, apparently. In the past year, I've had to:✔ Get a driver's license✔ Starting a job working in the family business✔ Adjusting to American life after a decade abroad✔ Cut out distractions & focus on personal growthEverything is different. In Seoul, I could hop on a bus or train anytime, anywhere. In San Diego, you need a car. In Korea, people keep to themselves in public. In America, strangers smile and say hi on the street. It's weird, but in a lot of ways, I missed this.What's Next for MAIM TIME?I don't always know where to take this podcast, but I always find myself coming back to it. This is for me. This is for you. If you're an Asian diaspora person trying to figure out who you are, how to self-actualize, how to navigate the in-between of two worlds, this podcast is for us.This episode is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. It's a stream of consciousness update on my life, my struggles, and what it means to take responsibility for your future—even when you don't have all the answers.Lessons from Rock BottomYou haven't really lived until you've hit rock bottom. Until you've tried to cry but no tears come out. Until you've wanted to scream but just stare at the ceiling instead. And even then? You get up. You move forward.I could be homeless. I could be struggling just to survive. But I'm lucky. I have my family, my health, and the opportunity to build something. And if I have to survive, why not thrive?The Bigger PictureWhat would my Asian Ancestors do? What would the Founding Fathers do? What would you do if you had to start over from nothing?People risk everything to get here. Some walk through deserts. Some smuggle themselves across oceans. Me? I had the privilege of choice. That humbles me. That makes me grateful. And that makes me want to do more.So here I am. Back in America. A new chapter begins.Hit play, let's talk about it.

Our good buddy Eric Schwartz stops by, boots up his autotune machine and sings us a love song about America's Finest City.

Join hosts Tony and Chiva as they dive deep into the heart of soccer in San Diego! From local matches to major league updates, we cover it all. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the game, our engaging discussions, expert analysis, and special guest interviews will keep you informed and entertained.

One of the leading paranormal researchers on the West Coast, Nicole Strickland is the founder and director of the well-respected San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). For ten years, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. She serves as the California Coordinator for the Ghost Research Society and is also a consultant to various other investigative groups, including the American Spectral Society. Nicole also writes for Paranormal Underground Magazine.Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart, and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond, which hit Amazon's #1 new release in six categories. Her Queen Mary books continue to be popular sellers aboard the ship. Nicole, along with Denise A. Agnew and Marie D. Jones published their new anthology, Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal.Nicole is known nationally and internationally for her research on the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. In addition to offering several topics related to the supernatural, she gives presentations about the ship at paranormal conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, Strange Escapes, OC Paracon, among others. Nicole is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment.Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several local San Diego news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, Channel 8 Evening Edition, and Fresno's Paranormal Journeys.Nicole has been interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. She has been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts and has appeared in many newspapers and magazines.From 2020-2023, Nicole co-hosted Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife and one of the top 80 one-hour podcasts. She will be debuting her new podcast, the Life Inspiration Project in 2024.Website nicoledstrickland.comBook The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death and BeyondHelp Support the Show Visit: patreon.com / californiahauntsradio Visit our store for some cool merch at https://boocrew.printful.me/

ROLL UP FOR EQUITY, 31min., USA Directed by JM Balbuena “Roll Up for Equity” is a short documentary that exposes San Diego's struggle for social equity within its regulated cannabis industry, highlighting passionate local advocates pushing for accountability and change in America's Finest City. https://jmbalbuena.com/multimedia/ https://www.instagram.com/_jmbalbuena/ Get to know the filmmaker: My motivation for this project arose from a deep-seated belief in the power of storytelling to ignite change, foster understanding, and bridge divides. As a filmmaker, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of film, and I'm compelled to leverage this medium to spotlight the critical issue of social equity in the cannabis sector—a realm where disparities and barriers persistently shadow the promise of progress and inclusivity. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Next week, we're on route to San Diego for the American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition. In Episode 96, Call Number explores “America's Finest City” through the lens of local librarians. First, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Tim Tully, instruction and outreach librarian for San Diego State University's Surf and Skate Studies Collaborative. He shares the origins of these local subcultures, how they have evolved, and where to go if you want to catch waves or hit a kickflip. Then, librarians from the area recommend their favorite spots to grab a taco. Finally, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett chats with Kelley Woolley, who oversees the library for San Diego Zoo Safari Park. They discuss notable items in the zoo's library and the role the city's 52-year-old institution plays in animal conservation. Is there a story or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know at callnumber@ala.org. You can also follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter), SoundCloud, or Spotify and leave a review on iTunes. We welcome your feedback.

The gang recaps the sloppy SDSU and UNM game from Friday night. UNM falls in third to fifth place in the Mountain West Conference and gears up to host Colorado State.

The Unscaled Travel Show crew is hitting sunny California, this time exploring one of the best West Coast cities around, beautiful San Diego. They'll give you a list of things to do, places to explore for free, restaurants to dine at, and a look at the famed Balboa Park. ____________________________________ S02 Ep43 ____________________________________ Connect with me on social media:  Instagram: @fullmetaltraveler Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Email: Jeremy@fullmetaltraveler.com Website: www.fullmetaltraveler.com Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unscaled

Tune in to our latest BettingPros PGA Podcast episode where hosts Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer delve into the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Learn about the key players to watch, including some Southern California favorites, and get an edge with our expert predictions. Timestamps: Introduction - 0:00:00 American Express Recap - 0:01:04 The Farmers Returns To America's Finest City - 0:03:38 Torrey Pines Preview - 0:04:13 Underdog - 0:08:27 Top Contenders - 0:09:21 BettingPros Premium - 0:15:14 Playing The Field - 0:15:32 Longshot Odds - 0:19:18 BettingPros App - 0:24:11 What's On The Betting Card? - 0:24:46 One-And-Done Picks - 0:26:35 Closing - 0:27:36 Helpful Links: Underdog Fantasy - Today's episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Get your first deposit matched up to $100 by using code BPGOLF at the following link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-nJVsZMEvZd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Win a FREE 1-Year Subscription to BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and comment below on a video, because when you do... you could win a FREE upgrade to BettingPros Premium. Whether you're looking for access to exclusive picks, top-rated player props, or custom analysis of YOUR betting performance, BettingPros Premium has the tools to help you Cash. More. Bets. Plain and simple. Don't want to wait for the giveaway? Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bettingpros.com/upgrade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and start betting smarter, not harder. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get a FREE Trial of BettingPros Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Want to get a free trial of BettingPros Premium? If you've never had BettingPros Premium, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the BettingPros app on iOS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and activate your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium on the upgrade screen. Expert picks, projections, our prop bet analyzer, custom line alerts, and much more for the both the NFL and NBA await! Go and get your FREE trial of BettingPros Premium today. This offer is only available on iOS.

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Friday-Friday! We start the show with a little foreplay as we give some gratitude for America's Finest City, and admit that we have a little bit of "senioritis" kicking in, as today is our last day before heading out to Peoria, AZ for Padres Fantasy Camp! Then, at the bottom of the hour, we hear a little bit from Padres skipper Mike Shildt who joined Annie & Elsten yesterday, and spoke about some of his preparations for the 2024 season! Listen here!

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Marcelo Valdez, the founder and owner of Nextwave Home Buyers. A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and a Gulf War Lieutenant, Marcelo brings a unique perspective to real estate investing. With over two decades in San Diego, he's a proud supporter of the Chargers and Padres, and he's deeply rooted in "America's Finest City." Marcelo's background in General Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and his General Contractor's license make him a powerhouse in real estate. His construction company focuses on property improvement, providing clients with peace of mind when tackling post-escrow property issues. Join us as Marcelo Valdez sheds light on the crucial aspects real estate investors should know about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).    CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: https://www.nextwavehomebuyers.com/                  CONNECT WITH THE HOST Website- https://upstreaminvestor.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TwoSmartAssets/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/upstreaminv... Twitter- https://twitter.com/twosmartassets LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen, like, subscribe, and comment!

The title above does not do justice to today's guest, Alex Achten. Alex is from Kansas City where he grew up. After college he spent time in Texas where he worked as a news reporter for several years. We talk quite a bit about news reporting and what makes a good reporter.   As Alex explains, he finally felt that the stress of the reporting job caused him to want to go more into the communications and public relations aspects of media and media relations. His parents had moved to San Diego several years ago and so Alex decided to moved to San Diego as well. He joined the staff of the national nonprofit agency, Identity Theft Resource Center, where he directs media relations.   Alex tells us some about identity theft although he says he is not an expert. Even so, he has some excellent ideas about identity protection he passes along.   I asked him about his college minor in Leadership Studies and a certificate he recently earned in “Coaching as a Leadership Tool.” As you will hear, he is quite passionate about this topic and offers some great ideas about good leaders and quality leadership.   In all, no doubt that Alex is quite an unstoppable person. I am sure you will see why by the end of our conversation.     About the Guest:   Alex Achten is the Director of Communications & Media Relations for the Identity Theft Resource Center. Alex oversees the Communications Department of the ITRC and all of the company's Communications initiatives. He specializes in public relations and media relations. At the ITRC, Alex has helped secure media coverage with programs like CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, CNBC's American Greed, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Red Table Talk, and many others.   Previously, Alex was a TV Reporter at KAUZ-TV News Channel 6 in Wichita Falls, Texas. While at News Channel 6, Alex covered the political beat and interviewed Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon, former U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry, and many others. He also worked the city beat and covered breaking news ranging from plane crashes and fires to shootings and stabbings.   Alex is a graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science with a Major in Broadcast Journalism and a Minor in Leadership Studies. While at K-State, Alex was involved with Channel 8 News, The Collegian, and The Wildcat 91.9. Alex won First Place in the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Student Awards for Complete Sports Feature and Sportscast, as well as Honorable Mention for Entertainment Programming and DJ Personality. His radio show was also a finalist in the South Central Competition for Audio Talent.   Alex recently completed and received a certificate for his participation in Fieldstone Leadership Network's Course titled “Coaching as a Leadership Tool.” His passion for leadership dates back to his involvement in Student Leadership Institute in high school. He has taken part in numerous leadership projects, most notably a service project that consisted of gathering and manipulating data to figure out better and more efficient ways of advertising for the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, Kansas. Alex was born and raised in Kansas City and is a huge Chiefs and Royals fan! There is a good chance you will find him in San Diego wearing either blue, red, or purple!     Ways to connect with Alex:   Alex Achten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-achten-27a9002b/ Alex Achten Twitter: @Alex_ITRC https://twitter.com/Alex_ITRC Alex Achten Facebook: @Alex-Achten-Identity-Theft-Resource-Center https://www.facebook.com/people/Alex-Achten-Identity-Theft-Resource-Center     About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes      Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi, yep, it is Mike Hingson Once again, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, we get to chat with Alex Achten and Alex and I have had some wonderful discussions ahead of this podcast and just to help you out and get you hungry. Since he spent a lot of his life in Kansas, we talk about ribs and shrimp. And we're now both very hungry, but we are going to resist on the podcast we're going to just chat and not eat in front of all of you. And we we do have the willpower at least for one episode to resist. Alex, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Alex Achten ** 02:02 Thank you I'm so so happy to be here and appreciate the the invite to be on. And I have to say saying no to ribs as someone from Kansas City that that's just wrong. Like I you know, I should not be saying no to ribs or rib talk or anything barbecue related or shrimp related. But here I am saying let's talk about something more important. So people listening to this against that. You might say Alex, what are you doing? Why are you giving up an opportunity to talk about ribs? But But hey, you know, you mentioned it we talked a lot about in our political.   Michael Hingson ** 02:38 I want to say that we're going to talk about something more important what we're going to talk about something else. But we could always talk about ribs, you know that's   Alex Achten ** 02:44 true. Ribs is an evergreen topic. You can talk about a whenever, wherever,   Michael Hingson ** 02:48 right? And eat them wherever and whenever you can just to say,   Alex Achten ** 02:54 just don't wear a white shirt. Like I'm like, I'm   Michael Hingson ** 02:56 right now. Right? Yeah, we're at least wear a bib. Yes, I've   Alex Achten ** 03:00 been at the minimum. Yeah, federal. Well, I   Michael Hingson ** 03:03 really am glad you're here. We had a fun time when we chatted last time. So why don't we start by maybe you telling me a little bit about you growing up and a younger Alex and all that kind of stuff?   Alex Achten ** 03:15 Yeah, absolutely. So I started I suppose I told you. I grew up in Kansas City. That's where I was born and raised. That's where my roots are. That is, that's where a lot of my family is. And and it's still home. You know, it is absolutely still home at my core. But yeah, that's where it that's where I grew up. I went to Kansas State University. So I am a Wildcat. Through and Through. I graduated there in 2015. I got a Bachelors of Science and I majored in broadcast journalism, and I minored in Leadership Studies and and from there, I went and pursued a TV career. And I went down to Texas, and was a TV reporter and multimedia journalist for about three to three and a half years down at KU Zee TV NewsChannel, six, and had a really good time there did a lot of a lot of interesting, interesting things that you wouldn't get to do it. Many other jobs, covered tons of different stories there. But even after three, three and a half years, I made the decision that I wanted to get into communications and public relations and also wanted to have the opportunity to get closer to home. And as I told you, in the past, my parents actually moved to San Diego in 2011, which is when I went to Kansas State so they had been there for a while I come out here and I knew I loved it. And I knew that ultimately, you know with my brother in Los Angeles as well, you know, it gave me an opportunity to get closer to home. So I went ahead and moved out here and I was able to land a job with the identity that The Resource Center where I'm at now and I've been here for four years working in communications and public relations. I'm our Director of Communications and Media Relations at the identity theft Resource Center now, and it's just really worked out. It's been a it's been a great, a great experience and opportunity for me. So that is kind of be in a nutshell on my background. But again, my roots, my roots are in Kansas. That's there's no doubt about that. But, but you know, you can't be living in America's Finest City there.   Michael Hingson ** 05:33 Well, having lived in Vista for six years, I can very well appreciate what you're saying. And we love the San Diego area. I still think it's the best weather in the country.   Alex Achten ** 05:44 I will not debate you on that. I will not debate you on I was telling I literally like the 10 day forecast for the next 10 days it is sunny and either 7374 75 or 76. That 10 day so yeah, doesn't get much better than that. It does it.   Michael Hingson ** 06:00 Next Friday, I fly to the National Federation of the Blind Convention, which this year is in Houston. Oh, one that's gonna weather Yeah, well be nice and toasty. That'll be nice and toasty there. You're wearing your clothes. Yeah, there is something to be said for air conditioning.   Alex Achten ** 06:22 But I've been down there to the   Michael Hingson ** 06:24 humidity in Houston is no fun either. been there before. That's okay. I can cope. Well. So when you were a news broadcaster, that must have been pretty interesting. Did you find it interesting and fun. And you must have introduced interviewed lots of people like the governor of Texas and people like that. Did you get a chance to talk to people like that?   Alex Achten ** 06:46 Absolutely. I did. I did interview the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, three or four different times, in my stint there at Channel six. And I actually worked the political beat. So I interviewed a lot of political figures in the state of Texas. So I interviewed Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. I also interviewed Beto O'Rourke a handful of times when I was there, and then pat Fallon, who is in the he is in the US House. Now. I interviewed him a handful of times, former congressman Mac Thornberry was was one of them. So a lot of a lot of political figures. I interviewed in my time there and I also had the, the city beat so that actual Wichita Falls that he beat. So I've covered all the the government related things going on in the city of Wichita Falls. And, you know, really what was kind of the, the wildcard was was really the breaking news that you've covered. I think, you know, I think every reporter will tell you that's one of the probably one of the most exciting parts of the job is the breaking news that you cover. And unfortunately, you know, not not all breaking news is good news. But as a reporter, you know, that's that's, that's what you go to school for, you know, you go to school for opportunities to be able to tell the public, you know, do your service tell the public what is going on and, and while it is something that you know, a lot of it is stuff you never want to see happen. You want to do to the best your ability, and it is a thrill to be in a situation now it can be a moment, don't get me wrong, it is emotionally draining. It is physically draining, mentally draining, it is draining in every sense of that word, but but your passion, your passion is what drives drives you and I tell everybody you know what my passion and my core is journalist I'm a I'm a I'm a journalist, at my core, even though I work in public relations, and Media Relations and Communications now and I love it. At my core, I'm a journalist and I am telling story. So in Wichita Falls, you know, I was able to, to cover so many stories that impacted my life in so many different ways and stories they'll carry with me forever. And I met people that I will remember and carry with me forever. You know, you talk with so many people every single day. When you when you're doing so many different stories and you hear so many stories from so many different people. It is just a very rewarding job and it can be very exhausting job. So it was it was something that again, I covered everything from you know, amazing story. I covered one guy who had like, multiple heart surgeries, didn't know if he was going to live and then he ended up a few months later being able to come out and ride in the Hunterdon hell bike race, which is a really really popular bike race Wichita County. I got to interview him. That was a great story. I got to do stories like that I got to ride To be 25 Bomber for one particular story, which was something that was actually really near and dear to my heart because my grandma was actually a Rosie the Riveter. So that was really, really cool opportunity for me. But on the flip side of that, you know, I covered a handful of stories and breaking news that didn't end well, that things that you won't forget. And, you know, those are the things that stick with you. But you know, I know, as a reporter, something that I was passionate about was telling these people, some of these people that may have been gone too soon telling their story, and telling their story in a way that that really highlighted them and showed them in the best light possible, so people could really get to know who they were in some of the tragic events that happen. And so that was something I took very seriously. And those are some of the things that I'll definitely remember. So, again, I could go on for days, about everything I got in that, in that in that role. But ultimately, what it just came down to was, it was a position where sustainability, you know, I just didn't think it was something that I could sustain long term going through that, again, that that mental, emotional, psychological, physical strain, needed some better work, some better work life balance, that was something that was really important. And then look, you know, I'm honest with people about it, you know, TV reporters, it's not the biggest salary in the world. It's not a and, you know, you also got to worry about you being able to support yourself financially. So you know, that's another piece of it, too. And again, not that you don't make a livable wage. But that, you know, I know a ton of people who have made the jump to communications PR for that reason, as well. So, but don't get it all.   Michael Hingson ** 11:47 As a speaker. I know that when I go somewhere to speak, from the time the airplane lands until I take off, I have to be on. Oh, yeah. And so I appreciate what you're saying about the whole emotional aspect of it, then sometimes you go on well, I went, I've gone to places where it was very interesting. And certainly the the tenor and tone of people and some of their views. Were not the views that I had. But I can't ever let that get in the way. And I'm there to do something. And I'm there to inspire. And I learn as much as I can about how to inspire every audience when I go. So it is different for different kinds of audiences. And for you, it must have been a challenge. I mean, going from beta O'Rourke to Greg Abbott, talk about two different ends of the spectrum. And that kind of thing has to be a real challenge for you, as a reporter, and if you are working to represent the story and talk to the people, then you have to do it without getting emotionally involved in and letting your biases and show on show and that has to be emotionally draining   Alex Achten ** 13:01 it 100% It absolutely is emotionally draining. I don't think people understand, understand how many aspects of that job, are emotionally draining. And, you know, not just that, but there's, you know, there's a lot of people out there that, that don't love what you do, and that, that you have to deal with when you're on the public as well. And unfortunately, I have stories about things that have happened to me, just trying to do stories and cover stories. And unfortunately, too many reporters do have stories like that. And it just kind of comes with the territory. But you're right, getting back to what you were saying, working that political beat in particular. When you're covering, you know, politicians from these, you know, complete opposite sides of the spectrum. You do, you have to let your biases, you have to leave your rises at the door, and you have to come in and you have to do your job, which is strictly to report, report what this person is saying, and then report what the other person is saying. And then you let the viewer come to the conclusion of whatever conclusion they're going to come to but your job is to report the facts. Your job is not to apply any, you know, any sort of speculation or any sort of any sort of leanings one way or the other. There's just something that you can't do. And I think I always told people that I thought the ultimate compliment was not when a when a when a politician told me that I did a good story. It was when they told me that I did a fair story, that that was what I really took as the ultimate cost. Because if I did a fair story, it meant they respected what I did, but you know, understood that, you know, I was tough, you know, and but I was but I wasn't disrespectful. You know, I did, I did my job. And so that was really kind of what I strive for in that in that position. So that was one piece that was really important. And then as you mentioned when you're getting a lot of these other stories that are emotional like Again, you know, I, you know, one story, did a touched on a girl who unfortunately was murdered walking home from school and her friend was with her and shot as well. And that was a story that really captivated kind of the way it happened really captivated the entire community. And it was really hard to leave your emotions out, you know, at the door on this particular piece, he was only 14 years old. It was a really sad backstory to it. And I was reported it was live on the scene, I was the reporter that was at her memorial, and I was the reporter that was speaking with her family, and that was just super emotionally draining. And there's multiple times stories like this, where you're trying to talk about someone's life. And you're also trying to report about the breaking news that might be happening, and maybe also about that trial, you know, I was part of the trial coverage do? How do you leave your emotions out of that when there's so much heavy emotion in it. But you have to find a way to leave it at the door. And that is really difficult to do, and it takes a toll on you. But you have to do it to be able to do the job to the best of your ability   Michael Hingson ** 16:07 I listened to from a standpoint of collecting old radio shows some interesting news reports through the years, I think the probably one of the most dramatic ones is when the Hindenburg exploded, and there was one reporter on the scene everybody else had left because it was late coming in. And he was there reported the whole thing herb Morrison did and did an incredible job. Although his emotions came through some there was no way not to. But yeah, but the point is that he was able to report the whole thing. And even through the emotion, he reported everything. I've heard reports, because I was alive then about JFK getting shot. And I heard the Columbia challenger or the Columbia space shuttle thing. And, you know, other things. What amazes me today is how many people when we see some reporters reporting on stories, and clearly being very bias and not just reporting, which we see a lot, and to all too many people won't hold them accountable and say that's not your job, your job is to report the news. And it's really scary. And so unfortunate that we see all too often today where people don't leave their biases at the door. And they portray things as facts that aren't. And that's too that's too bad too, because that gives the whole industry a very bad name.   Alex Achten ** 17:43 Exactly. You nailed it right there. At the end, it gives the industry a bad name. And it really damages the credibility of good reporters and a majority. And we say this best so many different fields of work, but you know, there's always a few bad apples that seemed it can ruin it for everybody. And in the news, everybody sees what to do. So if those few bad apples are going to be directly seen what what they're doing, and I used to tell some of the new reporters that came in, that I would train, you know, don't you know, don't take, you can't take some of this, you know, stuff that you're going to hear some stuff you're going to encounter, you can't take it too hard. You can't take it too personal. Yeah. And you can't you have to let it go if you have a bad day, because the reality of the fact, you know, the reality is, when you have a bad day, unfortunately, everybody's gonna see it, because you're on TV every day. And, you know, people aren't gonna see my bad days. Now, you know, when I'm when I'm working at the CRC, but they did when I was on TV, and there was no way to get around that and it's in the public eye. But you have to find a way to let that go. Getting to these kind of these bad apples that really kind of paint media in a bad light. It's the same thing, you know, they're being seen. And then, you know, people think, well, that's what all journalists and all media are like, and I think that's what's most disappointing to me is that there are so many good journalists out there, and they get overshadowed by some bad apples that ruin it. And I'm very clear with people that, you know, those that are inserting their opinions into things. That's not news. I mean, that that is entertainment programs and entertainment. Right? That is entertainment, that is not news. Entertainment, but no, I agree. And I've had people come up to me and say, you know, well, you know, I don't watch the news because of this person. And I think that's not like I don't even consider that a news program, whatever. They whatever. They came to me, and I'll tell them, you know, some of some of the some of the places that I think do have good news, but again, I you know, I got to know a ton of reporters when I worked in the industry. I know a ton now for my current role and working in media relations. And again, there's just so many good reporters out there. Air. And you know, I will say that the line, it's thinner now than it's been in a long time with within certain opinion in the news. And that is kind of a, you know, scary thing a little bit. But, you know, when you, you know, they teach you these things in school, how to handle these situations, and there's a lot of really good reporters who do good work. And it's hard work work that requires tons of research and education, and being able to be impartial and ask good questions. And not even just that, you have to, after you ask the question, do you have to tell the story and you have to be a good storyteller. There's so many pieces of that. And there's so many good reporters that doing that, and getting messages out that needed need to get out there. But unfortunately, not enough people. Read the news, watch the news, hear the news, because they just associate some of those bad apples in the opinion with it. So it's disappointing to hear kind of that misconception. And again, I, as a former reporter, I will obviously stand up for many reporters, and believing that it is it is still a good industry. But I will admit at the same time that there are some some some bad apples out there. But I definitely encourage people to if you hear opinion, you see opinion, there is a differentiator between what I would consider news and entertainment program. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 21:22 yeah. Well, for me, I was so impressed, watching a lot of the news once I got home on September 11, having gotten on at the tower and all that, but people like Aaron Brown on CNN, who all day stayed and covered it. Of course, they were across the river. I think he was in New Jersey, I believe, but he, he did the reporting for hours and hours. And I finally got to meet him. And just anyone who could do that, and Peter Jennings did the same thing on ABC, and just being able to do that. And I think with Peter Jennings Finally, there was some emotion, but but still ropey, how can there not be on the next Monday? Dan, rather, was interviewed on Letterman, and and he broke up on the Letterman Show. And yeah, how could you not and why shouldn't you? Yeah, because you're doing Yeah, they're human, they should you be able to react?   Alex Achten ** 22:26 Exactly. I, you know, I, I, I haven't met a reporter that hasn't had a broker who has not had a breakdown, I'll be honest and honest, I, every single reporter that I've worked with had a breakdown at one point or another, I've had breakdowns before as a reporter. It's going to happen, it comes with the territory. And when you're covering something like, like, September 11, I can't even imagine how difficult that had to be. And again, you're only human, you only can take so much. And, and that that is just a incredibly tough job to do. But I'm glad that you mentioned that is because that's that's a great example, and a perfect example. But you know, I think that you mentioned in there human. I mean, I think that that is kind of when I would remind people of you know, these reports are human. And, you know, they they're out here trying to do the best job that they can. Yeah, sure, there are again, there are some bad apples out there. And they're gonna, you know, you know, you need to be able to decipher news from non news. That's deaf, right thing. But But I again, I think that there's just a lot of lack of respect for for some media out there. And I don't think people understand how hard they work and what they go through. And so, you know, hopefully, that's something that, you know, I've been an advocate, again, that a lot for a long time, I'll continue to advocate for that. Because it's like I said, I'm a journalist at my core. Those are my people always advocate for them. But, but just again, you know, you're human, you will and go through so much. And I can't even imagine what it was like this 911 coverage, but I will say I have watched, I have gone back again, news junkie, I've just pronounced surprised anybody. I've gone back and watched to the coverage, one of the coverage from September 11. And it was, it was some very, very good coverage that day.   Michael Hingson ** 24:14 There was some some really good coverage that day. And it was very amazing that people held it together as much as they did. And it's a testimony to them and to their character that they did and they didn't go off and try to go off on deal with diatribes and lecturing people and so on but reported the business which is what they should have done.   Alex Achten ** 24:34 Exactly. And I'll say just one thing with that, too, that's so hard because you don't know they didn't know initially what was going on? No, and you have to have essentially wall to wall coverage of what's going on and you have to fill that time was something so you have to fill it and it's hard not to go to those places on well, they could have been this or it could have been that right it's that is that is so hard when you don't have a script, there's there's not a playbook for that. There's not there's not a playbook for that. That is so hard. You're going wall to wall all day long covering this event where you're learning what's going on. But you don't fully know, I mean that there's no job more difficult.   Michael Hingson ** 25:13 And one of the things that I realized pretty early on, and I'm not sure it was said, as much as it should have been, is that this was not an attack by Islam, this was attacked by a fringe group that wanted to have their way. But that's not the representation of the Muslim church. Yeah. And and I think that not nearly enough people understood that. And again, it's all too often that we, as the public haven't learned to step back and truly analyze, we listen, and we hear somebody, Oh, I agree with that. And then we just go on, and we don't analyze for ourselves. And we really need to do that. I'm not a great fan of Fox, but I watch Fox to hear what they say, as long as I can, can take it, and then I will go back and listen to other news, but I do like to watch a variety of different kinds of newscasts. And I could also go off and say things like, watching the BBC, or news from Europe and so on is really fascinating, because the way they report a lot of stuff is totally different, compelling way we do it here. And there's a lot of value in what they do.   Alex Achten ** 26:29 Oh, yeah, absolutely. Did you write I would encourage someone go go watch a BBC broadcast and see what the way that it did. It is much different than the way than the way and that's not a bad thing. No, no, not a bad thing at all. And, but But I will say, you know, you're right. I think that it is important for people to again, be able to watch different different news outlets and be able to get news from different places. And because, you know, again, I just think it's good to be hearing what everybody's saying and thinking and then I think if you can come to more of an educated opinion, on whatever it is that that that's going on. But if you're only watching the news that plays into the narrative that you want to believe I mean, how much are you really, you know, learning or to the flip side of that, if you're only watching news that goes against what you believe in, they're there to just, you know, mock what they're saying, again, I'll say the same thing. What are you what are you really gaining from that? I my default is always tell people that I go back to you know, I like to watch. You know, I like to watch a galley i I'm, I worked at CBS affiliate, I think CBS news is, is pretty good. I work with the investigate TV team, for television a lot. I actually used to be in a great, great TV employee. But I think investigate TV has an has an incredible team of people there. And I think that NBC is not not MSNBC, just NBC MVCs investigative team is tremendous. I think that there's some tremendous reporters on their investigative team. So again, I think it's about you know, figuring out being able to sift out you know, who's, you know, who's going to really tell this, you know, who tells stories from an impartial standpoint,   Michael Hingson ** 28:28 given my age. I'm a relative late comer to 60 minutes. I love watching 60 minutes, but I had a radio program on our college radio station K UCI at 9.9 on your dial on every Sunday night, I played old radio shows for three hours. And I learned along the way when somebody called from the Orange County Jail in California, that half the people in the jail wanted to listen to our show on Sunday nights and roughly half of the people wanted to listen and watch 60 minutes. And ultimately we beat out Wallace so I'm really glad that we'd be Wow, look at that. And you know, of course what I say to everybody is that Wallace was really just kind of a guy with criminal tendencies if you listen to him when he did old radio shows. What did he announce the Green Hornet What's that all about? Crime and Sky King you know, what's that all about crime? So we know what we don't what kind of mic well, it says I never got to meet him and say that a person who would have been great to do   Alex Achten ** 29:29 Mike Well, that is true. But it was it   Michael Hingson ** 29:33 was really funny that we we we beat out 60 minutes and so they wanted more entertainment the news that's okay.   Alex Achten ** 29:40 Hey, you know what? There's so many there's so many things that are coming into my mind right now but it's it's what was it I you know, if it bleeds it leads like that was one that I remember being like a really popular saying yeah, and then there I there was another one that rhymed at sales, and I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting what it was but but You're right. I mean, you know a lot of these news producers, I mean, they're stalking their shows know what what people are gonna be most interested in here and are seeing at the beginning of a show.   Michael Hingson ** 30:09 My favorite, my favorite 60 minutes is still the one where Morley Safer interviewed Miss Piggy. And she had him on the ropes. It was so funny. I'd love to get a copy of that. She kept calling him Morty and all sorts of stuff that is still my favorite 60 minutes episode.   Alex Achten ** 30:29 Well, I'll say this. I do like some good news mixed in with that. Yeah. I hear people talk about you know, I hate how much bad news is the beginning. And I get it why people say that. I also understand why is it the beginning of shows and why it's so prevalent, but I think it is important to sprinkle some things in. And yeah, I watched CBS Sunday Morning, every morning because I love their feature stories. And I at the station that I worked at, we had a good news segment at the end of every show. So I'm sure it's something that we that we'd like to mix in, I think it's important to be able to get that in. So again, you know, you have to hear the people and there's a lot of people want some more good   Michael Hingson ** 31:05 news. Yeah. And sometimes I don't think we get as much of it as we could, and probably should. There's so much bad stuff. And that's what seems to get a lot of the headlines, I understand it. But and the other part of it is there always seems to be something that is dramatic enough that we do have to get those headlines. So you know, that's the other part about it. We there's there's hardly a slow news day anymore. No, no. Which is, which is too bad. Well, you know, but we cope. So how did you then I understand why you decided that you wanted to leave actually doing real reporting? How did you end up at the identity theft Resource Center?   Alex Achten ** 31:47 Yeah, well, you know, getting back to, you know, you count what I said a little bit earlier in the podcast, you know, it was kind of a situation where, you know, okay, and do you want to sign on it, you know, sign a contract with your, you know, with your current employer and, you know, stay longer? Do you want to look to go to a new station and a bigger market? You know, what do you want to do, and I was kind of at the crossroads, they were, you know, it was time to make a decision one way or the other. And I've been mulling it over for a while, you know, again, I was like, This is not something that's not sustainable. It's really a stressful job. I love what I'm doing. But it's super stressful. And, you know, again, I wanted a little bit of more financial stability, my life, I wanted a little more work life balance, and I wanted to be ultimately be, you know, a little bit closer to family. That was something that would that I wanted as well. So I moved to San Diego, and said, You know what, I'm going to go after this communications thing and see what happens. So I came out to San Diego, I got involved in prsa, which is the Public Relations Society of America, the San Diego chapter in particular, and took part in a mentorship program actually, there. And that was an amazing experience, I was able to work with somebody who at the time was with VA II, out here in San Diego. And they helped me with with a ton, you know, with prep on the industry, interview PrEP. PrEP on the resume, refining the resume. And they really helped me with a lot of that. And I'll say this is a very common jump. And I don't know how many of you will know this very common jump for people and news to jump to communications and PR, I would say, I mean, I don't know if 50% of the people who work in PR are former news people but it, it feels like it well, I'm meeting with them all the time. And it feels like half the time they're like, Yeah, I used to be a reporter as well or used to work in the news as well. And I have a ton of friends that have made the jump since me even from news to PR. So it's a really, really common jump. There's a lot of parallels there. But I ended up you know, the mentorship program was great, it helped me learn a lot. And then I landed a position with the identity theft Resource Center is a communication specialist with a focus on PR. And after about a year, a little over a year, year and a half, I got a promotion to earn an own media specialist. So it was more really focused on media relations. In particular, which is more what I wanted to do. And then from there, I got a promotion to head of earned and owned media relations, which really kind of allowed me to kind of begin to run the show on that side of things. And then the way things ended up shaking out I got another promotion to Director of Communications and Media Relations. So now I'm running an overseeing the communications team for the identity theft Resource Center. And it is a position that that I Love, you know, I love the company, I love the people that I work with. And I love that, you know, I have an executive that we have an executive team there that is so supportive of me and supportive of the work that I do, and they give me the freedom to go out and, and do what I think needs to be done to put the ITRC in the best light publicly, to get us media coverage, to execute successful communications campaigns. And it is something that I really do enjoy, we got a great team. I'm in a managerial role now, which is something that that I said I would never do. I was like, I'll never I'm never I'm never gonna be be a manager, I'm never going to manage people. That's not something I'm going to do. Here I am 31. And now I'm a director, so, so much for that. But, but that's what I said, But you know, I really do enjoy it. I better work life balance. Closer my parents, I get to see them more often. And I've built a community of friends out here that that I really enjoy. And, again, you can't beat San Diego, but but I really I really do. I really do love it. And I think what is something that has really helped me is being a former reporter. Being able to speak with people who work in the media, I feel like it's so much easier for me to speak with them. And so yours didn't say easier. But it's so easy for me to speak with them. Because I feel like I know how to talk to them. How would I know? How to myself back when I was sitting at my news desk? What would I tell? What would I tell Alex like, that's what I think when I'm when I'm writing a press release, or I'm right, you know, I'm I'm personally pitching somebody, or if I'm about to send out a media alert, you know what, what I want to hear and then I think of it just about how people will have it I want people to communicate with me, so much of it is about building relationships. And I put a ton of stock and building relationships with with these people in the media, and it goes beyond just hey, I've got a story for you, or, Hey, I'll scratch your back here, if you scratch our back there, you know, it goes further than that. It's about you know, taking genuine interest in these people. Because again, you know, these amateurs, good journalists, I mean, they're good people, and being able to build those relationships with them. And getting to know them is something that I think is really important. And when I was a reporter, it was the same, you know, I kind of had the same approach, I wanted to get to know the PR people that I was working with, and I took a lot of stock and building those relationships. So I that's something that's really important to me, kind of with where I'm at right now with the with the communications team, at the ITRC is our executive team knows that media relations and public relations is really kind of my my bread and butter. So they let me really stay in the weeds and kind of do all of that. But, but I delegate for the most part, a good chunk of the the other stuff that we do marketing stuff, project management stuff, I'll delegate that to other to other people on the team. But, but I really do stay in the weeds with the media relations stuff, because I love it, I mean that I really am passionate about that. And I love to see the ITRC highlighted on these programs. And and now that I've worked in a space for four years, I didn't I am really passionate about helping these victims because I see the the way that these victims of identity crimes are impacted. And I always I you know, one of the things I wanted to do, and I moved into communications, I wanted to take take a role, where I felt like I would make a difference. You know, I didn't want to take a role to take a role, you know, I wanted to take a role or I could make a difference. And I feel like you know, being able to get media coverage of the ITRC and our services and our reports and our data and all this stuff in return helps get more, you know, help to these victims who need it again, whether or not that means it leads to more government assistance, government programs, whether it means that they find the ITRC and we're able to help them whatever it might be they know that's something that I'm that I'm definitely passionate about. So it has been it has been a great four years working with the communications team at the ICRC   Michael Hingson ** 39:23 well tell me a little bit more about what the ITRC is what it does and and all that kind of stuff. Yeah, the   Alex Achten ** 39:29 I didn't have resource center there. It's a national nonprofit. And it really is and I won't sit here and you know, read off I'm not gonna I won't go into Mr. PR and read off the mission statement and do all that. I'll say the thought of that. But I but I will say it's a national nonprofit that works in the in the identity crime space. The only national nonprofit that has free remediation services for for victims of victims can call us or live chat with us for free and we can help I help them with their identity crime case. Or we can help. Even if you're not a, you know, a victim of identity theft, you know, you can always message us if you have a question or you know, something that's preventative, you can message us about anything. And we are advisors will, will work with people on whatever the issue is toll free. And it's not like you just call one time or message one time, and then we're like, well, there's a fee, the second or third time No, it's, you know, you can, however, many times you need to reach out to us however long you need to talk to us, we'll do it, we'll do it. And that is something that we do. And we also work with, we also work a lot in the research side of things, we do a lot of research. When it comes to identity crimes, right now we're doing a lot of research in the identity crime landscape, in particular in the black communities, and how they're impacted by any crime. So that's something that we're working on right now. We track data breaches, and we report our findings and our trends and what they mean and, and we do things to try to see, you know, try to get additional support for victims. So you know, we'll work we'll work with the, with other organizations, and you know, the government, we have a lot of federal federal grants, and we'll we'll work to try to get more resources for victims add that as part of it as well. And then, you know, we obviously provide education, we'll provide education to businesses, and things of that nature. So there's a lot of different things that we do. But ultimately, you know, the goal is to, is to help reduce identity crime, and, and really to be able to educate people on what's going on in cybersecurity,   Michael Hingson ** 41:36 privacy. So somebody, so somebody calls and says, you know, my identity has been stolen, I've had 10,000 or $50,000, in lost credit card charges, and so on. How do you guys help? What is it that the senator does?   Alex Achten ** 41:51 Yeah, so the senator, what we do is we ultimately can help somebody create a resolution plan with, okay, you know, here's what you need to do next. In regards to steps, who, here's who you need to call, here's what you need to tell them. Here's what you need to get from them. And then here's the steps that you need to take to protect yourself. So we're not there actually doing all of these things for the victims, but we are there to help provide them a resolution plan. And to really guide them through this process that is so tricky, and so difficult, especially people are so vulnerable at those moments. And it's hard. I mean, look, I mean, I mean, a lot of us are the victims of identity crimes, and we know how it can play on your emotions. And you may not be thinking in your proper state of mind at that time, you know, well, we can we can help you in that moment. Walk you walk you through that process, and make sure that you're able to take the appropriate steps to keep yourself as as safe as possible. So that's really, really our role in that. And again, you know, we're there to always provide support.   Michael Hingson ** 42:58 One of the things that we did I have a niece who had she and her family had their identity stolen, gosh, it's gotta be close to 10 years now. And one of the things that we did was we signed up with LifeLock obviously gives some protection and so on. But that's a different kind of an entity that does sort of different things than what you do, right.   Alex Achten ** 43:24 Yeah, yeah, exactly. You're You're right that there, that's more identity theft, protection. Talking about that, and look, you know, I Norton, Norton LifeLock is one of our is one of our supporters. So we work with them on certain things, but But you're right, that that is that is more service based. And we, you know, we're really, we're really not service based, you know, we're just some things in the works that that will roll out at a later time, but, but we're really not.   Michael Hingson ** 43:54 You help people and you help give people perspective and you help give guidance in some way.   Alex Achten ** 43:59 Exactly. We're there to provide guidance for people that help help victims and, and be able to help businesses and and again, get and do the research and figure out what's going on what are the trends and that really could help guide us and what needs to be done next in the space to to help reduce the number of data breaches or identity crimes or whatever it may be. And so again, there's so many layers to what we do, but at the core, again, it comes back to the victims and being able to help those help those victims and provide them the best resources that we can.   Michael Hingson ** 44:38 And really, again, help them get back to having some perspective because you are in a very traumatized situation when you discover something like this has happened. And sample. Generally, it's like being a reporter. They don't know how to step back like most reporters can do and you're probably in theory, a little bit better position. Shouldn't if identity were to be stolen from you, because you can learn to step back, but I'll bet even then you are going to have to deal with it with the emotions. And so it's a challenge for you to.   Alex Achten ** 45:09 I'm glad you brought that up. Because recently that did happen to be where I was targeted, I won't get into the details of it, but I was targeted with with a particular scam, and even knowing exactly what scam there, I could I could have told you the name of the scam, I could have told you what exactly their tactics were, I could have told you everything. But when you hear it, it's still scary. And it still can, you know, make you paranoid, and you can freeze and you know, I froze for a brief, you know, brief minute in that situation. And again, that's with a background is being a reporter and working in this space and all these different things and knowing what scams are talking about and knowing that they're they're literally following a playbook knowing all this, it's still hard for me to pull myself back. So I can't even imagine someone who may not have that type of knowledge. And you know, it can there's so many identity criminals out there. And it's really, it can just be really difficult. And I think the emotional impacts is again, you know, people talk about identity crimes and financial losses. And yeah, you know, financial losses are really, really sad seeing some of them. But I think one of the things that people don't talk about enough as the the emotional impacts of those crying, we ever we do a report that's strictly on that, because it's such a such an important piece. But, um, but it's just, you know, that's something that I don't think people think about is just that, you know, yeah, physical physical abuse, you can see, right, you can you can see the marks from the emotional abuse, you can't, you can't see it. And so, you know, it's harder sometimes to to get people to take it seriously, they can't actually see the, you know, the physical marks of what you've gone through, you know, because it's something that's emotional.   Michael Hingson ** 47:05 One of the challenges that happened with my niece was, for a while even law enforcement was not convinced that she wasn't doing this to herself, or perpetrating and in some way, and she said, look, here's all the evidence, and it was still hard for people to accept that this really occurred, which is so unfortunate   Alex Achten ** 47:29 why and unfortunately, it's not surprising. Yeah, I've heard that story so many times, too. And the crazy thing is, I've had, again, working in media relations. I've had reporters who I'll work with who work, maybe a cybersecurity beat, or a consumer reporter beat reach out to me and say, Oh, my gosh, I'm a victim. Can I talk with one of your advisors like that? Or, you know, this horrible thing is happening to me, I need your help. That is absolutely, I've had a handful reach out like that. It is just so hard to to escape it. I really, really is. And I tell people I said I think this just made me a little more of a cynic now because I feel like I'm questioning everything. My mom will it's funny. I'll use this example. She so I'm still on my parents family plan for our phone because we're all on the family plan together. But my brother and I, we have to pay right? You know, so yeah, Your Honor family pay up you have to pay. So we Venmo my mom every month she'll sit she'll send us like the transaction saying this is how much you owe. And you know, we'll we'll pay through Venmo I am such a cynic. Now that I text my mom every time even though I know it's coming. And it says it says the amount it says it's from her it says what it's for, but I'll still text her and say did you just spend money for this this much money for the phone bill? Then yeah, she'll say yep. And I'll be I'll go, Okay, I'll pay it now. I mean, that is like, that is where my brain is, because of where I work, but, but they're just they're just, you know, there's so many, again, identity criminals out there and, and you have to you have to keep an eye on them. But the good news is, the good news is there are things you can do to protect yourself. And that's the great thing. And, you know, again, we're about education. So you know, we'll try to educate people the best we can, so they can be as safe as possible. So hopefully they don't fall victim.   Michael Hingson ** 49:17 Yeah, and it is it is so easy. I've seen some really good email scams that I almost fell for until I really looked carefully at where the mail came from and all the stuff in the header. I went Wait a minute and chose correctly I know not to do anything with it, but you've got to watch 24 hours a day. Because it is so scary that they're they're getting so clever about what they do much less all the robo calls on the scams that come from that   Alex Achten ** 49:53 100% and and you know, again, this gets back to BBA probably being a little bit of a cynic, but this is this is it definitely something that we put in all of our content. We always tell people, if you get a message or someone you're not expecting, don't respond to it, you know, reach out directly to the person they claimed to be, or the sword, you know, the company they claimed to be from and say, did you send this? And if they did, then you're going to respond? And if they didn't, you know, that it's a scam? And, and again, it's crazy that it's like, oh, I have to I really have to, like, go to the source every time I receive a message where Yep, for somebody I didn't, didn't expect. And I'm gonna say, Yeah, I mean, that that would be my that would be what I would encourage you to do.   Michael Hingson ** 50:32 I do it from people where I'm expecting a message. And this is this comes through. And I haven't had a problem that is I haven't, like you with Venmo haven't had one where it wasn't true. But I still check. Because I've seen some really good texts, too. I got a message about a month ago, from Walmart. And it said that there was a charge for $124 or $184, or something like that. And I forget what it wanted me to do to verify it or whatever. But Amelia, I'm going, Wait a minute. First of all, I didn't spend any money at Walmart. Yeah, of course, the scammer wouldn't know that. But you know, I wasn't even going to respond to the message because of that kind of thing. I didn't expect it. It couldn't have possibly been true. But unfortunately, things happen. I've done credit card charges somewhere, like buying gas. And a day or so later, suddenly, the bank calls and said, we've got these other charges that we don't know about how in the heck, they got the credit card. Info. I mean, this is a long time ago. So I don't think that they even had the ways of sticking the credit card tracker inside of the reader. But nevertheless, somehow people got charged information and used it. And you got to watch everything that goes on. You've got to monitor it all.   Alex Achten ** 52:01 Yeah, it's a scary world. It's a scary world. And unfortunately, people are going to continue to try to find ways to to get Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 52:08 yeah, it is. It is really too bad. Well, what are some things that you would advise people to do to protect themselves?   Alex Achten ** 52:19 I, you know, yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 52:21 Obviously, one is, is what we just talked about, what kinds of things would you advise people?   Alex Achten ** 52:27 Yeah, you know, I'll go back to our default messaging that we have at the ITRC, which really is gets back to kind of what we would call I know, we, you know, preventative tips, some of you could call it cyber hygiene. But really, it gets back down to not over sharing information. I think that's yeah, that's one we always talk about, you know, not over sharing personal information, using unique passwords on all your accounts. So essentially, using a different password on every account, in particular passphrase is that's actually something that's more effective passphrase is that we say, are usually at least 12 characters long. So some sort of saying that you'll remember. So that way, if somebody may get into one account, they won't get into all your accounts. So that's, that's one of the common ones we give. And then we always encourage people to use multi factor authentication with an app if possible, because text messages can get spoofed. But But user acquisition is an added layer of security that people have to go through to get into an account. So if you have that, that's just going to, you know, make it make your accounts that much safer. So those are some of the basics. And we always tell people freeze their credit, if you there's no reason for your, you know, if you don't have, you know, a loan out or anything like that, you know, we always tell people that or I shouldn't say tell we don't tell people anything, we encourage people to freeze your credit, if it's something that they may not need at that time, because, again, you know, a criminal can't access credit that's frozen. So that what does that mean, exactly? Here? You know, I have to be 100% honest, it's hard for me to get into the specifics, because I tell people all the time, I'm not going to act like I'm an expert in identity theft.   Michael Hingson ** 54:10 But if you talk about freezing freezing credit, what does that mean?   Alex Achten ** 54:14 Yeah, so freezing credit, essentially, that means that you can't have your credit taken by somebody else. I mean, that that you can do there's you can get your credit frozen by the credit reporting agencies. And essentially, they can't, uh, you know, they can't happen to that they can't get that credit and use it against you and commit identity crimes. That is because that's again, you can there's credit monitoring, right that we were you can monitor your credit, but it's just, you know, it's something that we always tell people it's not necessarily as effective because you can monitor it but once something happens to us, something happened to it. If your credit if your credit is frozen, you know, nothing. Again, nothing can happen to it because it is frozen, and then you can unfreeze it. We especially tell people who have who have children to freeze their credit, reduces child identity theft, because a child's not going to be using their credit, no, that's not you, they don't, they're not going to have their child's not going to go get an apartment tomorrow, you know, go buy a car and get a loan. That's not something that's going to happen. So that's something that we encourage, too. But, but yeah, so that's just a good universal tip. But again, you just take those tips, typically, it it does indeed, help bring someone   Michael Hingson ** 55:25 at risk. If someone freezes their credit, does that mean then that nothing can be charged, or you have to verify it before a charge can be made?   Alex Achten ** 55:33 Well, essentially, freezing the credit. So do that you can't do again, like if you've got a loan out or something like that, that's not something that you can that you can do, I that more really applies to and again, I won't get too too much in the weeds, you don't want to act like I'm the expert on it. But, um, but that is something that it can't be you, right? You can't like if your credit is frozen, you can't necessarily use that if you need to use it for something you will have to go thaw that credit or unfreeze it. And then you can use that credit again, if you want again, you go in, I'm ready to go buy a car, you know, how to get a loan? Well, you can unfreeze that credit, and then you can use it for for that purpose.   Michael Hingson ** 56:13 Freeze credit again, so that nothing else can be done.   Alex Achten ** 56:16 Exactly that you can think of when you're when you're not using it again. So that is it. And I think there's a misconception people think if I freeze it, I can't unfreeze it when you can't, I   Michael Hingson ** 56:23 am That was why I was asking. Well, you minored in Leadership Studies and you just got a certificate. Tell us about that?   Alex Achten ** 56:32 Yes, I did. So I am a Leadership Studies minor. And you know, my passion for leadership studies, actually, I think came in high school, where I was involved in the Student Leadership Institute at Kansas Christian, where I, where I graduated high school. And I actually got a scholarship to leadership, the School of Leadership Studies at Kent State. And so, you know, I was I can't, you know, this is this is interesting. And let me let me, you know, obviously, what this is about, and I got into it, and, you know, I was captivated. I was captivated immediately, in my introduction class. And, and we learned about so many different things. So many different leadership styles, you know, culture and context, adaptive leadership, a bunch of different types of leadership practices that can be implemented. And by the way, people, people think about leadership, and they think, oh, you know, that just means you're a good leader here. You're a good leader there. But there are so many, I mean, there's so much, there's so much leaders that people don't understand. But it really hooked me and, and I learned a ton about being a good leader, being an effective leader. And our, our mission statement, which is something that I really believed was becoming, I'm gonna blank on it now that I'm on the spot, but it was becoming more it was becoming. I see I rattle off time all i rattle it off all the time. And now I'm on here, and I'm freezing when I'm trying to think of it, but the crux of it is to become knowledgeable, ethical, caring, inclusive leaders for a diverse and changing world. knowledgeable and knowledgeable, ethical, knowledgeable, ethical, caring, inclusive. I'm missing one, I'm missing one or two. But everywhere people get the point of that. So the cool, knowledgeable, ethical, caring, caring giver, yes. And in inclusive. Yeah, exactly. Because you haven't. And I think it is something that is really, really true. Because, you know, the world is constantly changing. And to be a good leader, you have to be able to evolve and adapt with what is changing in the world. And so it's something that has been really helpful to me, I've been able to apply it to my jobs, I was able to, again, apply a lot of that a lot of those things as a reporter. And then in the role now I'm able to apply it as a manager as a director as a leader. And you mentioned that I just got done. Taking a about a four month course, that on coaching, coaching as a leadership tool, and it was through the fieldstone fields Student Leadership Network, in San Diego, through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. And it was really, really a beneficial course and it really kind of reinforced kind of reinforced a lot of the things that I really tried to implement, which is the first thing you have to do as a leader is you have to look at yourself and who like who are you what are your values, what do you stand for, and we talk about being like the self aware leader, you know, you have to be a self aware of the type of leader that you are. Once you're aware of that then you can dive into you know, the other aspects of being able to be a good coach. And, you know, we talk about one thing we talked about a lot was was, was these different models that you can use, and one is the is the GROW Model, which can apply to many different leadership, leadership situations where you're able to kind of objectively look at these situations and say, you know, what's the goal, you know, what are some realistic opportunities here. And, you know, what's next, and when, and, and it's really, really an impactful model, that that you can apply. So I, that was a very, very helpful course and being able to look at that, you know, being able to be a good leader includes so many things, and you have to be authentic, you have to be empathetic, you have t

After living here for over two years, I have narrowed down my three favorite activities to try out in America's Finest City!

Every thought about visiting America's Finest City? There is so much to do and see here in San Diego, so today I break down all my favorite things about living here!

Can you believe these San Diego gas prices? It's over $6/gallon. Who is to blame for this mess? It's expensive to live in San Diego. Water rates are going up 20%. Don't get me started on housing prices in America's Finest City! We also discuss Coach Prime's deal with Blenders Eyewear in Pacific Beach, Poway Politics, self-driving trucks, government run grocery stores and the Pledge of Allegiance. It's Friday, September 22, 2023. Here's what John Riley thinks: $6/gallon – San Diego gas prices It's insane what gas costs these days. How are you coping with this? Is there a way to avoid it all? Yes, there is! John will show you the way. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-09-20/its-just-ridiculous-san-diego-gas-prices-near-6-a-gallon San Diego Water Rates going up 20% The San Diego Dept of Water is in chaos. Their billing system is a shambles. The infrastructure is crumbling. Plus, they need more money for their Pure Water initiative. Rates are going up and people are really upset. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2023-09-19/council-oks-san-diego-water-rate-hikes-of-almost-20-percent Pacific Beach Entrepreneur cashing in on deal with Coach Prime Imagine selling sunglasses one at a time, barely getting by, and then suddenly sales are up 1000%. That's what happened to Chase Fisher when he signed a deal with Coach Prime in Colorado. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2023-09-19/blenders-sunglasses-pacific-beach-deion-sanders-colorado Poway Chieftain: Politics Harming Us Columnist Harry Levine suggests we find leaders that will avoid trying to harm the other team. Instead, he wants to see candidates that understand and recognize the Common Good. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/opinion/editorial/just-saying/story/2023-09-18/just-sayin-todays-politics-are-harming-us Driverless Trucks with a Driver Just in Case? California law makers are considering a plan that would require a human in driverless trucks. This is an example of a law that drags down progress just to protect jobs. https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/19/teamsters-support-bill-requiring-a-human-in-self-driving-vehicles/ Government Grocery Stores in Chicago Supermarkets are shutting down in Chicago due to theft and homelessness. Now the Mayor wants the government to get into the grocery business. https://reason.com/2023/09/20/chicago-from-stacker-of-wheat-to-stacker-of-wheat-thins/ Iowa Requires Pledge of Allegiance Is the Pledge of Allegiance anti-American? I think so. But that doesn't stop nationalists from indoctrinating kids in schools. https://www.kwwl.com/news/politics/iowa-house-passes-bill-requiring-pledge-of-allegiance-in-schools/article_c35af84f-60dc-5523-87a3-5c31e5130c57.html San Diego Community Forum Sports talk radio at the Mighty 690 Captain Charles MacVean, Seawolf Pt Loma Gay Marriage North Park Micro Units Poway Development San Diego Vacancy Tax CA flavored tobacco ban backfire #SanDiego #homelessness #housingcrisis #poway #northpark #microunits #vacanthomes #vancouver #ptloma #gaymarriage #gasprices #waterrates #pledgeofallegiance #grocerystores #driverlesstrucks Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton's podcast every Thursday at 3pm ...

Pour ce podcast, Escale à America's Finest City, à San Diego pour s'intéresser à son éphémère équipe de basket de ABA les San Diego Conquistadors. Avec seulement 3 saisons entre 1972 et 1975, et une demi finale de conférence, cette équipe n'a rien de spécial à premiere vue. Pourtant le temps d'une saison, les San Diego Conquistadors ont été coaché par le mythique Wilt Chamberlain. Immédiatement après son passage aux Lakers, Wilt Chamberlain est effectivement parti coacher cette toute petite équipe de ABA. Et bien évidemment dans cette ABA en constante agitation, où il se passait un milliard de choses, où les franchises disparaissaient et apparaissaient chaque saison, les choses ne se sont pas passé exactement comme attendues. Dans ce podcast, on parlera des Conquistadors de San Diego, de comment cette équipe s'est retrouvée dans le paysage ABA et surtout comment elle a reussit à attirer Wilt Chamberlain. Vous verrez que le projet de base était bien plus ambitieux que ca mais qu'il y a eu beaucoup d'imprévu dans cette histoire, à commencer par Wilt lui-même qui ne venait pas que pour coacher initialement... Pour aller plus loin : Remember The ABA : San Diego Conquistadors 9/26/1973 - Conquistadors sign the "Big Dipper Chamberlain had one of the craziest "long distance" head-coaching jobs that resulted in him getting sued by the Lakers

Hello all you Hollyweirdos As many of you have heard, we lost our beloved Hollyweird mascot and pet, Mia, unexpectedly.  She was one of the most loving animals that we were so lucky to have in our life and we are deeply saddened that we no longer have her here with us.  Through the grief and loss of Mia, we decided to process this loss with an episode discussing pet loss, grief, and the afterlife of animals. On today's episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of the afterlife of animals and explore pet loss and grief with paranormal researcher and author, Nicole Strickland.  Strickland is one of the leading West Coast afterlife & paranormal researchers.  She's the founder and director of the well-respected San Diego Paranormal Research Society and California Coordinator of the Ghost Research Society.  Nicole is also a consultant to the American Spectral Association.    Nicole holds a B.A. degree in Media Arts / Journalism from the University of Arizona and an M.S. in Educational Counseling from National University.  She plans to pursue a PhD in Parapsychology. Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted On My Heart, The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection between Life, Death and Beyond (2022) and Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal with Marie D. Jones and Denise Agnew. (Black Spot Books 2023). Have you ever wondered what happens to our furry friends once they cross over the rainbow bridge? Well, grab your iced coffee or tea and get ready for a wild ride as we delve into animal ghosts with Strickland. While the concept may seem far-fetched to some, many pet owners believe they have encountered spiritual visitations from their departed companions. Whether it's catching glimpses of them out of the corner of your eye or hearing familiar noises around the house, these experiences can bring immense comfort during times of grief. So let's buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster as we chat about our beloved pets' extraordinary ability to stay by our side even after their physical presence has passed on. References to Pet Loss Podcasts The Rainbow Bridge Connection, A Pet Loss Podcast The Pet Loss Companion Pet Loss Support Hotline| Lap of Love  

Behold! As the eyes of the comic industry fall upon the grandest event of their world, once again! It's Comic Con from beautiful San Diego, California! And Bry and Tadd break down some of their favorite news and announcements to come rolling out of “America's Finest City.” Including a much surprised revival of an old gate-way gimmick, Cap-Wolf! (Yeah, you read every word of that sentence correct.) Just in time for Halloween. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is finally released out in the wilds. Our own Heart and Soul” has placed all of his hopes, dreams, and beard into what is shaping up to be the next generation of Turtles movies. Will it live up to the expectations? Did it bring tears of joy? Or tears of what could have been? How many Beards(TM) does Bry give it? It is shocking to say the least.Beat the evening heat and listen to this summer time treat. Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Tasted the blue milk of it's revenge? Then let the people know it exists!Get caught up on BTR's webcomic, “Operation: B.L.U.E.” at GNAR PIG. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bluetigerrevenge.substack.com

More than 250,000 Californians are still waiting on pandemic rental assistance they applied for through the state. As they wait, eviction protections are continuing to expire.  Reporter: Ben Christopher, CalMatters   With inflation cooling, renters in Los Angeles and Orange counties are about to get a slight reprieve from large rent hikes. The statewide Tenant Protection Act uses inflation to determine how much landlords can raise rent each year. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist San Diego is home to a world-class public art scene.  Throughout the city you'll find colorful murals stretching across entire buildings and soaring sculptures celebrating the city's heritage. You'll also find public art sprinkled along the bowels of “America's Finest City” — from public bathrooms to pump stations to sewage treatment plants. Reporter: Scott Rodd, KPBS

Join us on The What's Next Podcast as we sit down with the incredible Christine Directo – a true powerhouse! Christine is not only a devoted mother of three boys and a loving wife but also a former Registered Nurse, Christian entrepreneur, and inspiring leader. In this captivating episode, Christine takes us on her remarkable journey, sharing the life choices and decisions that have shaped her into the successful and empowered woman she is today. Her story is nothing short of inspiring – from her nursing background to taking on the world of entrepreneurship and leadership, Christine's determination and resilience will leave you in awe. Tune in to hear Christine's valuable insights on balancing family life, pursuing her dreams, and how her faith has been a guiding force throughout her journey.

You know that giant bin at Best Buy that carries all those DVDs? Think of this latest episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast like that bin. There's a little bit of everything. So, prepare for a lesson on machaca and Vietnam trivia. After finally being removed by Petco Park security, hosts Troy and David are back at the SDM office catching listeners up on all the food happenings around America's Finest City. The duo discuss the splashiest move yet from Consortium Holdings, the re-opening of the storied Lafayette Hotel on Monday, complete with bowling lanes, an even sexier pool, and Instagram-worthy restrooms. Zebra-prints, chandeliers, fringe, velvets, gaudy trinkets, reds, blues, greens—the new $31M hotel is straight out of a Moulin Rouge set. In food news, after starting out as a farmers market vendor, Smokin' J's has opened another location in the Gaslamp Quarter. Similar to their Poway location, the joint is providing customers with brisket, pulled pork, chicken, St. Louis ribs and enough TVs to satisfy Troy and David. Now that Michelin is finally paying attention to San Diego (thank you, Addison), North Park's Mabel's Gone Fishing received a Bib Gourmand and Troy shows his psychic abilities by predicting another star coming to town soon. (Days later, we learned of Valle being awarded its first Michelin star.) Saigon Coffee has opened their first brick-and-mortar in North Park, and just like Smokin' J's, it started as a farmers market vendor. Vietnamese coffee traditionally takes a long time to make, but Saigon uses special filters to speed up the process. “It's so damn delicious,” Troy says. Brine Box also recently opened in Oceanside as a little stand on the pier dedicated to great British food and zero-waste. And it's not all fried fare: shoutout to the seared albacore and Korean barbecue prawns. Other openings include SoiPB from Khwanta Osanai and Truffle in North Park. With a name like that, David says you can even expect the fungi to come shaved on ice cream. Finally, Phil Esteban has opened another White Rice, this time in Linda Vista. David and Troy end by discussing the closing of Sapporo's Anchor Steam in San Francisco. It feels a little too close to home now that Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing Co. Finally, in “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” David recommends the wings at The Regal Beagle. “Their blue cheese dressing was very obviously homemade,” he says. Troy praises National City's Mujer Divina and their excellent machaca. Stay tuned for next week's episode of Happy Half Hour and keep up with David and Troy by following them on Instagram. David can be followed @davidelimartin. Troy can be followed @heytroyjohnson.

This week the I am reading from Nicole Strickland's book 'The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death and Beyond' and Mike Damante's book 'Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News'. NicoleWhat happens to us when we die? Does the human soul survive death? How can we communicate with loved ones in the spirit world? Are those residing beyond the veil in some faraway land or are they close by and within our reach? These are age-old questions permeating our collective consciousness. These queries not only entice humanity to understand the hereafter but also to connect with those dwelling within it.We're in a time of transition where individuals are embracing the notion of life after death.Each of the topics and stories presented in The Afterlife Chronicles, harmoniously unite as a gateway to the connective bridge between mortality and the afterlife. Crafted by highly respected afterlife and paranormal researcher Nicole Strickland, this heartfelt book reads like a love letter to the hereafter and provides the motivation, purpose, and know-how to further understand the profound relationship between both worlds.In this book, you'll read about:• Recognizing the signs of and reasons why the spirit world reaches out to the living and vice versa• The afterlife according to various cultures• The influence of the Spiritualist movement on modern-day spirit communication and paranormal research• The role of intuition and mind/body/spirit in connecting with the afterlife• Examining the profound connectedness between the living and spirit worlds• Near-death experiences and the keys to understanding life after death• Theories on the survival of human consciousness after death• Common misconceptions of the afterlife• Traditional and alternative methods to communicate with the spirit world• The power of spirit guides in fostering the connection between mortality and the afterlife• How moving through grief and loss can help you further connect with departed loved onesFinally, the many contributors who opted to share their accounts and stories with the spirit world and beyond will further entice you to learn more about the deeply interwoven union between mortality and those across the veil on the other side.Perhaps, you've had a heartfelt experience with a loved one in the afterlife and don't know where to turn. Look no further as The Afterlife Chronicles will encourage you to openly share your story and in turn, will motivate others to share theirs. Similar to a domino effect, more people will become aware of and learn more about the beautiful rapport between both worlds.If you're curious about the enigmatic wonders of the afterlife, you'll be enchanted by The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection between Life, Death, and Beyond.Beyond, where physical death is not an end, but a beginning.BioNicole Strickland is a well-respected afterlife & paranormal researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker from San Diego, California. She is the founder, director, and case manager of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). Nicole is the Ghost Research Society's California Coordinator and is a consultant to other investigative teams. Since 2011, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine.Nicole gives presentations about a variety of paranormal topics at conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, and Strange Escapes, among others. She is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several San Diego newspapers, magazines, and news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, and Channel 8 Evening Edition. Nicole also appeared in the documentary All Around Us: Inside the Life of Psychic Medium Seth Michael; she has interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. She has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts. Along with Todd Bates, Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In late 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife. Nicole holds a B.A. degree from the University of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and an M.S. degree from National University. You can visit her websites at http://www.authornicolestrickland.com http://www.sandiegoparanormalresearch.com Amazon link http://rb.gy/kkui7Mike DamanteAbove the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News goes behind the scenes of the infamous New York Times article, and examines the history of UAPs in news media, and explores the significance of the impact these stories can and have had. With interviews from the journalists behind some of the biggest UAP stories like the New York Times Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, POLITICO's Bryan Bender, KLAS-TV's George Knapp, Popular Mechanics Tim McMillan, and others, learn how the news industry works, and get insight into some of the biggest paranormal stories ever.This book also looks at some of the important figures who have culturally and historically changed the conversation on UAPs for the better with exclusive interviews with Jacques Vallee, Luis Elizondo, Whitley Strieber, Tom DeLonge, William Shatner, Jeffrey Kripal, Colm Kelleher,and military witnesses.Mike Damante is an author, journalist and award-winning educator. He is the author of the 2021 coffee table book “Hey Suburbia: A Guide To The Emo/Pop-Punk Rise.” In 2023, his book “Above the Fold and the Fringe: How UAPs Became Mainstream News” was published. Damante is the author of the non-fiction trilogy of the paranormal “Punk rock and UFOs” series “Punk rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction," “Punk rock and UFOs: True Believers" and "Punk Rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology Meets Anarchy." In 2019 he released his first YA fiction novel “Pumpkin Spice and Nothing Nice.” Damante previously worked for the Houston Chronicle as a copy editor, writer, reporter and web producer, and has interviewed bands and musicians like blink-182, the Descendents, Bad Religion, Taking Back Sunday, Tom DeLonge,/ Angels & Airwaves, Donald Glover, Tegan and Sara, Aerosmith, Alkaline Trio, the Get Up Kids, AFI, B.o.B and countless others. He's covered large events like the X-Games, Warped Tour, Free Press Summerfest, Wizard World Comic Con, San Diego Comic Con, NBA All-Star weekend, and has written for their 29-95, Peep, Guy Stuff, MIKED, and more Hearst blogs. Damante also served as the co-beat writer for the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros during the 2012-2013 season for chron.com. He's interviewed former government officials like Luis Elizondo, Nimitz encounter witnesses Kevin Day and Sean Cahill, New York Times journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal, computer scientist Jacques Vallee, authors Whitley Strieber, Diana Pasulka, Peter Levenda, William Shatner, Tom DeLonge, Professor Jeffrey Kripal, military witnesses of UAP events, and many more big names. He's appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, FOX 26 Houston, Spectrum News Austin, Coast To Coast AM, Den of Geek, Hi My Name Is Mark, the Mike Herrera podcast, and countless other TV, radio and podcast programs. Amazon http://rb.gy/bi6vlhttps://www.punkrockandufos.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

Welcome to Phantoms & Monsters Radio. My guest is paranormal investigator & author Nicole Strickland. We will be discussing her most recent title 'The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. Join us in the chat. Nicole Strickland is a well-respected afterlife & paranormal researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker from San Diego, California. She is the founder, director, and case manager of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). Nicole is the Ghost Research Society's California Coordinator and is a consultant to other investigative teams. Since 2011, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine. Nicole gives presentations about a variety of paranormal topics at conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, and Strange Escapes, among others. She is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several local San Diego newspapers and magazines and news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, and Channel 8 Evening Edition. She has been interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid; has been further interviewed on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts. Along with Todd Bates, Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In 2020, she debuted her radio show, The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife. Nicole holds a B.A. degree from the University of Arizona and an M.S. degree from National University. Would you like to help us out? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonstrickl0 Phantoms & Monsters Homepage & Blog - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com Phantoms & Monsters Fortean Research Team - https://www.cryptidhunters.org Books by Lon Strickler - https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B009JURSD4 Credits: All content licensed and/or used with permission. #paranormal #bigfoot #aliens #supernatural #cryptids #mothman #dogman #lonstrickler #dogmanencounter #humanoids #flyinghumanoids #wingedhumanoids #ufo #extraterrestrials #chicagomothman #abduction #closeencounters #monsters #unexplained #occult #sasquatch #phantomsandmonsters #personalreports #eyewitness #fortean --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lon-strickler/support

This week I'm talking to Nicole Strickland about her book 'The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death and Beyond'.What happens to us when we die? Does the human soul survive death? How can we communicate with loved ones in the spirit world? Are those residing beyond the veil in some faraway land or are they close by and within our reach? These are age-old questions permeating our collective consciousness. These queries not only entice humanity to understand the hereafter but also to connect with those dwelling within it.We're in a time of transition where individuals are embracing the notion of life after death.Each of the topics and stories presented in The Afterlife Chronicles, harmoniously unite as a gateway to the connective bridge between mortality and the afterlife. Crafted by highly respected afterlife and paranormal researcher Nicole Strickland, this heartfelt book reads like a love letter to the hereafter and provides the motivation, purpose, and know-how to further understand the profound relationship between both worlds.In this book, you'll read about:• Recognizing the signs of and reasons why the spirit world reaches out to the living and vice versa• The afterlife according to various cultures• The influence of the Spiritualist movement on modern-day spirit communication and paranormal research• The role of intuition and mind/body/spirit in connecting with the afterlife• Examining the profound connectedness between the living and spirit worlds• Near-death experiences and the keys to understanding life after death• Theories on the survival of human consciousness after death• Common misconceptions of the afterlife• Traditional and alternative methods to communicate with the spirit world• The power of spirit guides in fostering the connection between mortality and the afterlife• How moving through grief and loss can help you further connect with departed loved onesFinally, the many contributors who opted to share their accounts and stories with the spirit world and beyond will further entice you to learn more about the deeply interwoven union between mortality and those across the veil on the other side.Perhaps, you've had a heartfelt experience with a loved one in the afterlife and don't know where to turn. Look no further as The Afterlife Chronicles will encourage you to openly share your story and in turn, will motivate others to share theirs. Similar to a domino effect, more people will become aware of and learn more about the beautiful rapport between both worlds.If you're curious about the enigmatic wonders of the afterlife, you'll be enchanted by The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection between Life, Death, and Beyond.Beyond, where physical death is not an end, but a beginning.BioNicole Strickland is a well-respected afterlife & paranormal researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker from San Diego, California. She is the founder, director, and case manager of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society (SDPRS). Nicole is the Ghost Research Society's California Coordinator and is a consultant to other investigative teams. Since 2011, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine.Nicole gives presentations about a variety of paranormal topics at conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, and Strange Escapes, among others. She is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several San Diego newspapers, magazines, and news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, and Channel 8 Evening Edition. Nicole also appeared in the documentary All Around Us: Inside the Life of Psychic Medium Seth Michael; she has interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid. She has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts. Along with Todd Bates, Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural. In late 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife. Nicole holds a B.A. degree from the University of Arizona (go Wildcats!) and an M.S. degree from National University.You can visit her websites at http://www.authornicolestrickland.com http://www.sandiegoparanormalresearch.comAmazon link http://rb.gy/kkui7https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

A NEW DAVE & JEFF SHOW IS UP! Former Chargers' PR employee Scott Yoffe joined us in studio to share stories about the San Diego Chargers. From Junior and Rodney to the team leaving "America's Finest City." Everything you wanted to know is in this episode.

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Please Hit Subscribe/Follow Click here To go to Nicole's website  Click here to go to our website Click here to save on high-end clothing  Click here to go to joes Book  As paranormal investigators, we seek the secrets and truths of what happens on the other side. Are we constrained to one area? Can we communicate with our loved ones? Will we see and know all? This week's guest is helping us to understand the process and has spent years researching these very questions. In this episode 355, the 222 Paranormal Podcast talks to Nicole Strickland about her experience in researching the afterlife and the mysteries that abound. Nicole Strickland is a well-respected afterlife & paranormal researcher, author, podcaster, and speaker from San Diego, California. She is the founder, director, and case manager of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society. Nicole is the Ghost Research Society's California Coordinator and is a consultant to other investigative teams. Since 2011, she has co-hosted the “Spirits of the Adobe” tours at the iconic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe. Blending her love of history, paranormal studies, and writing, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted on My Heart and The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond. She is also a writer and contributor to Paranormal Underground Magazine. Nicole gives presentations about a variety of paranormal topics at conferences, events, and libraries. She has presented at some of the best-known conventions, such as the Oregon Ghost Conference, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference, Maritime Ghost Conference of San Diego, Preston Castle Benefit Paracon, Ghost Fest IV aboard the Queen Mary, and Strange Escapes, among others.  She is represented non-exclusively by RK Entertainment. Nicole has been featured in a myriad of media outlets discussing her work as a paranormal researcher. These include several local San Diego newspapers and magazines and news programs, such as Good Morning San Diego, San Diego Living, KPBS Evening Edition, and Channel 8 Evening Edition. She has been interviewed for nationally televised programs, including My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera, Travel Channel's Ghost Stories, and Famously Afraid; has been further interviewed on hundreds of radio shows and podcasts. Nicole co-hosts Haunted Voices Radio, one of the longest-running radio programs featuring a plethora of guests from all areas of the supernatural.  In late 2020, she debuted her radio show The Afterlife Chronicles, which was selected by Feedspot as one of the top 25 programs on the afterlife.  

Hour 4 of A&G features San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond on the migrant situation in America's Finest City.  Plus, Jack remains in prison, a suspect is arrested in the Idaho murders and Joe remembers Barbara Walters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of A&G features San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond on the migrant situation in America's Finest City.  Plus, Jack remains in prison, a suspect is arrested in the Idaho murders and Joe remembers Barbara Walters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 of A&G features San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond on the migrant situation in America's Finest City.  Plus, Jack remains in prison, a suspect is arrested in the Idaho murders and Joe remembers Barbara Walters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Boras, AJ Preller, and Rob Manfred walk into a bar in the Gaslamp Quarter…  The MLB Winter Meetings are coming to San Diego. GMs and other baseball executives come to America's Finest City to talk baseball, make trades, and sign free agents. This is going to be an exciting week for baseball, and specifically for the Padres, Dodgers, and Angels. Here is what Lee Hamilton thinks on Sunday, December 4, 2022. These are Hacksaw's Headlines:   1...WINTER MEETINGS START......WHAT HAPPENS FIRST? "WINTER MEETINGS-SAN DIEGO"   2..HALL OF FAME FORMS NEW COMMITTEE..HOW DOES IT WORK “CONTEMPORARY COMMITTEE" ------------   3..PADRES....THEY HAVE NEEDS-DO THEY HAVE MONEY "LUXURY TAX THRESHOLD $233M"   4..DODGERS....LOTS OF HOLES-LOTS OF MONEY "$100M BUDGET SPACE"   5..ANGELS...FILLED THEIR HOLES? "4-DEALS ALREADY"   6..BIG NAMES...BIG CONTRACT OFFERS-WHO'S AVAILABLE "TOP FREE AGENTS"   AARON JUDGE-YANKEES CARLOS CORREA-TWINS TREA TURNER-DODGERS XANDER BOGAERTS-RED SOX DANSBY SWANSON-BRAVES WILL CONTRERAS-CUBS ANDREW BENETENDI-ROYALS CODY BELLINGER-DODGERS JUSTIN TURNER-DODGERS   "TOP FREE AGENT PITCHERS"   JUSTIN VERLANDER-ASTROS CARLOS RODON-GIANTS KODAI SENGA-JAPAN CHRIS BASSITT-YANKEES CLAYTON KERSHAW-DODGERS KENLEY JANSEN-BRAVES JAMESON TAILLON-YANKEES   "FREE AGENT SIGNINGS"   RANGERS-JACOB DE GROM TAMPA BAY..ZACK EFLIN HOUSTON-JOSE ABREU PIRATES-CARLOS SANTANA WHITE SOX-MIKE CLEVINGER ORIOLES-KYLE GIBSON ARIZONA-MIGUEL CASTRO   "OFF SEASON TRADES"   ANGELS-HUNTER RENFROE REDS-KEVIN NEWMAN MARINERS-TEO HERNANDEZ MARINERS-KOLTON WONG ARIZONA-KYLE LEWIS     #mlb #padres #dodgers #angels #sandiego #wintermeetings   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090  

Nicole Strickland has been interested in the supernatural since childhood.  In addition to her innate psychic and empathic abilities, Nicole's experience in the fields of counseling, education, psychology and social work give her a unique perspective on studying the unknown.  She is known for her gentle and humble approaches to working with the spirit realms, her clients and the paranormal field at large.  Strickland is one of the leading West Coast afterlife & paranormal researchers.  She's the founder and director of the well-respected San Diego Paranormal Research Society and California Coordinator to the Ghost Research Society.  Nicole is also a consultant to the American Spectral Association. 
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 * Executive Producer at WLTK-DB Talk Radio Blending her love of history, writing and the paranormal, Nicole has written several books, including Field Guide to Southern California Hauntings, The Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary, Spirited Queen Mary: Her Haunted Legend, RMS Queen Mary: Voices from Her Voyages, San Diego's Most Haunted: The Historical Legacy and Paranormal Marvels of America's Finest City, Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, Max and Kayli: Two Remarkable Felines Forever Imprinted On My Heart, The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection between Life, Death and Beyond (2022) and Women on the Fringe: Groundbreaking Women in the Paranormal with Marie D. Jones and Denise Agnew. (Black Spot Books 2023).  Nicole is known nationally and internationally for her historical and paranormal research of the RMS Queen Mary.  She presents about the Queen Mary at conferences and libraries and has talked about her renowned narrative in various media outlets. All three of Nicole's books about the ship continue to be popular sellers.  Nicole also writes for Paranormal Underground Magazine. Check out her blog for other writings.  Nicole holds a B.A. degree in Media Arts / Journalism from the University of Arizona and an M.S. in Educational Counseling from National University.  She plans to pursue a PhD in Parapsychology. www.authornicolestrickland.com

Winners all around, as Jeff Fox and Gumby Vreeland both came out in the black at UFC San Diego. Sure, Jeff's picks only made $0.90 and Gumby's made $190.90, but a winner is a winner. The boys recap the UFC's long-awaited return to America's Finest City, featuring a gnarly head kick knockout in the main event. Then they look ahead to Saturday's UFC 278, featuring the UFC PPV main card debut of Harry Hunsucker! Listen in!   Apple Spotify ===================================================== SGPN FREE SURVIVOR POOL - https://play.runyourpool.com/sgpn SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app WynnBET - Bet $100 and get a $100 FREE bet! - https://sg.pn/WynnBET Join Sleeper and get a 100% deposit bonus up to $100 - https://sleeper.com/sgp Support for this episode - IPVanish.com/sgp | OddsTrader.com/bluewire   Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast On Social Media Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast   Follow The Hosts On Social Media Jeff Fox - http://www.twitter.com/jefffoxwriter Daniel Vreeland - http://www.twitter.com/gumbyvreeland Show - http://www.twitter.com/sgpnmma   Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch   Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Discord - https://sg.pn/discord  Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit ===================================================== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's Finest City will play host to Saturday's card, and between the finishing rate we've seen with live crowds this year and some shaky favorites, it could be a wild one. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 13 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.

This week, Major makes Takeout history: it's our first-ever episode recorded in his hometown of San Diego, CA! Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), whose 53rd congressional district includes "America's Finest City," joins the show for (non-alcoholic) brews and bites at the Original 40 Brewing Company. In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, they discuss the future of reproductive health in America. Jacobs, the second-youngest woman in Congress, has introduced legislation that would help protect personal reproductive health data. Plus: Jacobs weighs in on Nancy Pelosi's leadership and Joe Biden's electability in 2024.This episode was recorded on June 28, 2022.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Peavy is, simply put, one of the greatest Padres of all time. He's an All-Star, a Cy Young winner, and one of the most fiery competitors ever to toe the rubber in San Diego. Amazingly, it's been six years since Jake was in America's Finest City. In this special edition of the OnFriar Podcast, we catch up with Jake to see what he's up to now, how he's finally getting back into baseball, and why he thinks this year (finally) the Padres have a real chance to win a World Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.