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Eric Czaja, a US Army Special Forces Major leads Monterey, California's Naval Postgraduate School's Regenerative Grazing Open Air Lab on 2,500 acres at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA.

Travels With Randy Summer Of '26 Episode 1 is here! Up The West Coast On Hwy 1  West Coast Travel and Real Estate Bubba and Randy discussed Randy's recent travels along the West Coast after completing a 17-podcast series about Route 66. They compared weather patterns between different regions, with Randy noting the benefits of spring weather in Washington compared to tornado season in the Midwest. The conversation also covered real estate price increases in California, with Randy sharing how his childhood home in Placentia appreciated from $37,000 in 1967 to $1.3 million currently, and they discussed future housing needs as they approach retirement age. US Road Trip Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed Randy's recent road trip across the United States, including his journey from Route 66 to California and his decision to take the scenic coastal route along Highway 1. They talked about the significant difference in gas prices between California and other states, with Randy noting prices reached $7.50 per gallon in some areas of California. Randy shared interesting facts about Highway 101 being created on the same day as Route 66's centennial, making it one of only a few highways still celebrated from that original group of over 180 numbered highways. Recent Road Trip and Adventures Randy shared details about his recent road trip, including a golf game where he lost by one stroke due to a poor final hole performance. He described visiting Albuquerque and having dinner with his girlfriend Cindy in California for her 60th birthday. The conversation also covered Randy's car brake issues, which required a $1,300 repair after hearing squeaking noises, and his enjoyment of driving along Highway 1 and Highway 101, particularly appreciating the scenic ocean views during early morning drives. Road Trip from Oxnard to Lompoc Randy described a road trip from Oxnard to Lompoc, explaining the route options along highways 1 and 101, and shared details about visiting Channel Islands National Park and Hearst Castle. He noted challenges with morning fog during the trip and recommended allocating time for both Channel Islands and Hearst Castle visits. The conversation ended with a discussion about national parks, particularly questioning how some sites like Gateway Arch and New River Gorge became national parks. National Park Designation Discussion Randy and Bubba discussed the process of national park designations, with Randy expressing disappointment about Indiana Dunes and speculating that Channel Islands became a national park due to favors or political reasons. They discussed the challenges with Route 66, with Randy advocating for it to be managed as a national park or byway to ensure consistent signage and routing. The conversation shifted to Randy's current trip following Highway 1 in California, including his visit to Hearst Castle, and they briefly discussed the location's history and the challenges of accessing Big Sur due to road damage. TV Pilot Script Discussion Randy shared details about a TV pilot script he wrote during an internship at MTM, inspired by the Newhart show and set at Big Sur Inn, which he struggled to get produced despite trying to interest Lindsey Wagner's agent. He reflected on how persistence and timing rather than overnight success determine career outcomes, particularly noting how AI tools would have significantly changed his college film production experience. The conversation concluded with Bubba sharing a personal connection to the Little River Inn in Mendocino, which Randy had previously visited and planned to post photos of later that week. Highway 1 Driving Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed driving on Highway 1, comparing the experience of driving versus being a passenger due to the road's challenging hairpin turns and lack of guardrails. Randy shared a story about encountering aggressive motorcycle riders on the same road, leading to an accident with another motorist. They also discussed the scenic route from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, including the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the option to visit Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz and Infrastructure Discussions Bubba and Randy discussed their visits to Alcatraz in San Francisco, sharing memories of the self-guided tours and the historical context of the island. They also talked about the constant maintenance required for the Golden Gate Bridge and compared it to other infrastructure projects. The conversation shifted to challenges in modern construction, particularly the difficulties in building data centers and bullet trains, and they briefly discussed the potential for building data centers in space. Space Data Center Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the benefits of placing data centers in space, particularly on the moon, due to reduced cooling requirements and other advantages. They reflected on the rapid pace of technological advancement, comparing it to historical innovations like the personal computer and internet, and highlighted how AI technologies like ChatGPT are being adopted quickly and are already integral to daily workflows, as demonstrated by Randy's use of AI in photo processing. They also noted that while technological change can be unsettling, especially regarding job impacts, the current pace of innovation is unprecedented and continues to evolve rapidly. AI Tools for Work Efficiency Randy and Bubba discussed their experiences using AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT to improve efficiency in their work. Randy shared how he uses Gemini to proofread and fact-check his social media posts, while Bubba described how he leverages AI to manage his book business, including analyzing inventory and making purchasing decisions. They also discussed the challenges some people face when retiring early, noting that staying mentally and socially active is important for overall well-being. Travel Content Planning Discussion Randy and Bubba discussed their upcoming travel content plans, with Randy planning to visit San Francisco and Alcatraz next week before covering northern California up to the Oregon border. They agreed to continue their weekly podcast discussions throughout the summer, focusing on travel topics including the Oregon coast and Northern California's wine regions. Bubba mentioned their Facebook page has grown to 37,000 followers and suggested exploring Hearst Castle during future West Coast trips. SO. MANY. PHOTOS - Come join the conversation on Facebook with our 33,000 friends! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?   bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com !!

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️Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of abduction, violence against women, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. They called themselves "the Toolbox Killers." But before they had a name, before the tape recorder, before the tools — there were two men who found each other inside a California prison and made a pact that would shock even the most hardened FBI profilers for decades to come. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we go deep into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history—the murders carried out by Lawrence Sigmund Bittaker and Roy Lewis Norris in the summer of 1979 along the Southern California coast. We start at the beginning. Who were these men? We trace the chilling biography of Lawrence Bittaker — a man with a tested IQ of 138 who spent his life exploiting every system he touched, racking up convictions from car theft to assault, slipping through the cracks of a justice system that failed again and again to see the predator underneath. Then we meet Roy Norris—convicted rapist, follower, and the man who would become Bittaker's willing instrument. We walk you through their meeting inside the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, where the two men didn't just become friends—they planned. They discussed, in explicit and meticulous detail, a shared fantasy: to abduct, torture, and kill one teenage girl for every year of a teen's age—one 13-year-old, one 14-year-old, all the way through 19. They called it a "project." They bought a silver GMC cargo van they nicknamed "Murder Mac." They installed a mattress. They mounted hooks in the ceiling. They were ready. We cover the first two confirmed murders—16-year-old Cindy Schaefer, abducted while walking to her grandmother's house in Redondo Beach, and 18-year-old Andrea Joy Hall, a hitchhiker who accepted a ride she could never have known would be her last. We discuss what happened to them with the gravity and respect these young women deserve, and what the evidence later revealed about their final hours. And then—they kept driving. The van kept rolling up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. And Lawrence Bittaker was already watching the sidewalks. This is not a story for the faint of heart. It is a story about institutional failure, about predatory partnerships, about the terrifying reality that evil can organize and plan and wait. It is a story we owe it to Cindy, Andrea, and the other victims to tell — with honesty, with detail, and without looking away. Part 2 coming next week. Sources used for this show: https://www.hitched2homicide.com/post/toobox-killers-part1 Toolbox Killers, Lawrence Bittaker, Roy Norris, California serial killers, 1979 murders, true crime podcast, serial killer history, PCH murders, Cindy Schaefer, Andrea Hall, Murder Mac van, FBI profiles, worst serial killers, American serial killers, unsolved crimes California, teen murder victims, predatory killers, prison friendships killers, torture murders, true crime deep dive, cold case, serial killer documentary, disturbing true crime #TrueCrime #ToolboxKillers #LawrenceBittaker #RoyNorris #SerialKiller #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase #CindySchaefer #AndreaHall #MurderMac #CaliforniaCrimes #1979Murders #TrueCrimeCommunity #SerialKillerHistory #CrimeJunkie #TrueCrimeJunkie #PodcastRecommendations #DarkHistory #PCHMurders #TrueCrimeAddict Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the biggest deal of your life fails not because of the market but because you were never truly ready for it? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Park, co-founder and Managing Director of Harvest Management Partners, to explore his journey from finance leader and IPO veteran to boutique M&A advisor in Silicon Valley.  Kyle shares how a frustrating acquisition experience unexpectedly led him to build a firm focused on high-touch, sell-side advisory for deep tech companies. We dive into today's explosive AI-driven market transformation, what buyers are truly looking for, and the common blind spots founders face when preparing for an exit. Kyle also opens up about the mindset shift from operator to owner, the importance of trust and expectations in dealmaking, and why having the right advisor can make or break an outcome. It's a candid, insightful conversation packed with real-world lessons for any founder thinking about growth, exit, or long-term value creation. Here are the highlights: Serendipitous Entrepreneurship: A disappointing banker experience turned into the unexpected launch of a boutique M&A firm that's thrived for over a decade AI Market Transformation: The current surge in AI and semiconductors is creating one of the most active and disruptive deal environments in history What Buyers Really Want: In many tech acquisitions, it is not revenue but the combination of technology and talent that drives value Founder Blind Spots: Lack of preparation, weak documentation, and unrealistic expectations often derail otherwise promising exits The Power of Trusted Advisors: Navigating a complex, emotional deal process requires experienced guidance to reach the best possible outcome About the guest:  Kyle Park is a seasoned technology executive, M&A advisor, and co-founder of Harvest Management Partners, bringing over 30 years of experience across investment banking, strategic advisory, and C-level leadership in both early-stage and public technology companies. He has led more than 50 M&A transactions and played key roles in multiple high-profile IPOs, including Synopsys, Niku, and Synplicity, while also raising over $500 million in private equity, venture, and debt financing during his tenure as CFO for several venture-backed firms.  Kyle's expertise spans the semiconductor ecosystem, AI and machine learning, automotive electronics, SaaS, and security software, and he currently serves as a strategic advisor to Silicon Catalyst and other global organizations. Throughout his career, he has overseen global operations across finance, HR, IT, and investor relations, and has advised or completed transactions with leading companies such as Nvidia, Tesla, AMD, Siemens, and Synopsys. He holds an MBA in International Finance from Santa Clara University and a BS in Finance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities, organic farming, and exploring great wine. Connect with Kyle: Website: www.harvestmp.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kyle-park-254a  Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/   #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailDecember 14, 2023An interview with Dave Congalton on KEBC in San Luis Obispo.  Peggie Pappathakis and I talked about the industry, including worst forms of child labor, child slavery and the poverty of the. cocoa farmer.We also talked about the Bean To Bar industry.  Support the showWrite to me at  twneuhaus@gmail.comTo learn more, visit  http://www.projecthopeandfairness.org

David Waldman and KITM, now departing from San Luis Obispo with stops at Lompoc, Ventura, Azusa… and Kook…amonga! All aboard! For MAGA, "owning the libs" means being "hotter" than them too, by Trump's definition. Rosalyn MacGregor returns with an article by Michael Cohen, that Michael Cohen, warning us about Project 2025 and the hidden war on women to be fought over the next 250 years. Trump's 60 Minutes interview was edited, even though Trump sued 60 Minutes for editing interviews. That sounds hypocritical. Democrat's redistricting win lasted a few hours before being blocked by a court order, which unfortunately has not been halted by the Virginia Supreme Court. The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted for paying the groups it has helped to expose and prosecute for 55 years. The administration does not have a case, because a case would make a quick and easy smear campaign difficult and time consuming.

A great  picture is worth a thousand words. They tell stories. They evoke emotions. As a photographer and filmmaker, Darrell goal is to move people - mentally, physically, emotionally. To engage them to ask more questions, click on a link or jump into action. If his work doesn't move you, then he didn't do his job, but if it does, let's talk and see how we can change the world. Photographer. Documentary Filmmaker. Writer. World Traveler. Sports Enthusiast. Adventure Seeker. Peace Ambassador. A California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo graduate felling in love with photo though girl friends in high school. He would go on to become a Sports Illustrated lighting tech and later an photo assistant for some of the best photographers in the world.Website darrellmiho.photoshelter.com

California is the first state in the country to require folic acid in corn masa flour—the key ingredient in foods like tortillas. The move could help prevent serious birth defects, which occur at higher rates among Latino families. Alabama is set to follow this summer, and other states are considering similar laws. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED A new, proposed train service could connect San Luis Obispo to the Bay Area - in time for the 2028 LA Olympics. Reporter: Kendra Hanna, KCBX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Sawyer is here as Melissa Galliani’s special guest, along with Courtney Wagner the winemaker at Martinelli Winery. Chris is getting ready for the Sonoma County Vintners Pour and Explore event on April 23. They will be tasting the best Pinot Noir in Sonoma County. He has been in the wine business locally since the 1970s and has seen its growth. Courtney Wagner is the winemaker for Martinelli Winery. They specialize in wines from the old vines on their property. Giuseppe and Luisa Martinelli settled in Forestville in the late 1880s. When they arrived and got the property, the Jackass Vineyard was already there. It is on a 60% slope which makes it maybe the steepest grade of a vineyard in the country. The Martinelli website has lots of images and videos of the vineyard. Dry Farmed for Decades The vines have been dry-farmed for decades. They start to get good after 40 years. That’s quite different than Cabernet vines that only last about 40 years. Courtney Wagner followed a path into winemaking that began with studying music in high school. Then she thought of studying nutrition. Food science at Cal Poly led to wine. Chris Sawyer remembers the farmers market in San Luis Obispo on Thursdays. Courtney had a professor who suggested she work a harvest, to see if she really wanted to do that. She stayed with her grandparents in Napa and was able to work at Artesa. Chris thinks that they are making the best sparking wines in California now. Courtney has made Pinot Noir and Chardonnay everywhere she has been a winemaker. She did 32 different varietals at Wild Horse. Chris Sawyer remembers Sonoma County in the late ’70s and ’80s. Some of the innovators were starting Pinot Noir then, but Zinfandel was already well-established. Conditions can vary a lot from year to year, and so does the wine. 2022 was a hot year, and their last day of picking in 2022 was the first day of picking in 2023. They were worried that their foreign interns’ visas would expire before harvest was done. Because of that cold weather, these wines will age very well. The 2023 Bondi Pinot Noir is nice now, but it has the potential to be great up to 15 years in the future.     

Hometown Radio 04/09/26 6p: Mayor Erica Stewart of San Luis Obispo

Tim Conway Jr. Hour 2 (4.6) The Foosh was mentioned on the “Petros and Money” show. They were teasing him about his pizza and cake consumption. How dare they. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train will be launching a new daily route between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. Burbank Airport is set to reopen in October. How will this impact Valley traffic? Our guest calling in is Chef Kevin Ashton, the sorority chef who’s cooking up a storm on social media at the Pi Beta Phi house, University of Nevada, Reno! He’s raised daughters and is up for a Webby award. Timmy C is such a fan that for a million years he would take Chef Kev over George Clooney as a guest on KFI! What’s Chef's advice? Avoid the red food coloring. The fellas then discuss their favorite clips they love to watch on YouTube. Mark prefers sports to cooking feeds. Anyone for tennis? Meanwhile, Timmy enjoys watching Russians go about their daily lives. OK, weirdos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://vimeo.com/1179023681?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci The world today might feel like a tangled up ball of yarn that is so twisted and knotted and looped around itself that it feels impossible to sort it out. But we can actually move under the surface, underneath the subconscious, to see the common threads that pull together through many wisdom traditions that will actually help us sort it all out. Today's guest is Jon Rasmussen, who is just a fantastic healer, graduate of The Four Winds Light Body School, and a Thetahealing instructor, who has been doing shamanic healing for over 30 years. A personal friend and favorite of mine. We are gonna have a great conversation about how we sort out this mess. Join us to find out more! Jon Rasmussen's healing gifts and passion for living life to the fullest developed after multiple near death experiences early in life. In 1979, Jon received a spontaneous, life altering kundalini awakening. And during the 1990s, he was initiated into the energy medicine practices of various shamanic lineages of the Americas, the Andes and Asia, including the Q'ero Tribe of Peru. For over thirty years, Jon has studied and practiced numerous personal growth and healing traditions. Jon has been called, “a brilliant and gifted healer, and a man of deep prescient insight.” by Dr. Alberto Villoldo. He is about to release his latest book, Common Threads, where he weaves all his life’s work together. Watch or listen to the show to learn practical wisdom teachings to improve your life. You’re Invited! LISTEN: Shaman Radio Podcast https://shamanradio.buzzsprout.com/2419313 Book a Session by emailing Jon   JON RASMUSSEN BIO A Graduate of the Healing the Light Body School through The Four Winds, and Thetahealing instructor, Jon Rasmussen has studied and practiced numerous personal growth, healing, and shamanic traditions for over 30 years. Jon received a spontaneous kundalini awakening in 1979 and was initiated into the shamanic energy medicine practices of the Americas, the Andes, and the Amazon during the 1990s. Jon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with Minor in English Literature from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1987 and worked for various high-tech companies for over a decade, including the AI (Artificial Intelligence industry). Jon experienced multiple near-deaths early in his life, which catalyzed his visionary and healing gifts as well as his desire to live life to the fullest. Since then he has been driven by his passion for the sciences and for helping people to create better lives and a better world. Jon is an adviser to a Peruvian NGO called Willka Yachay (Quechua for sacred wisdom) to develop education that enables young Q'eros to know their history and rights, avoid exploitation, build meaningful lives and develop their communities. Jon has advised Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) team and continues to explore this and many other subjects on he Podcast Page Shaman Radio Presents. LINKS Web: https://thesoulalgorithm.com/ Podcast: https://shamanradio.buzzsprout.com/2419313 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jon.noble.rasmussen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamanjonrasmussen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnrasmussen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonRasmussen   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program, or join us for Inner Medicine Training, one thing is certain: you will connect more deeply with your true self and learn to navigate the changes in your life from an empowered space within. SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY SESSION: https://tinyurl.com/SoulNectarChat JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership In Soul Nectar Tribe, we are joining forces to influence a new conversation on the planet…one that respects and honors all of life and looks forward seven generations to ensure the consequences of our actions are what we choose to create for our descendents. When we join our sparks together in community and comraderie, we become a powerful beacon of light and hope. FREE GIFTS! 1. 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Hometown Radio 04/03/26 6p: Dr. John Ashbaugh tells stories about Mission San Luis Obispo

Herlinda’s cousins Lloyd and Lee Palmer are visiting from Oregon and they are in the Brew Ha Ha converted train coach studio with Herlinda and Daedalus today. Lloyd Palmer is a train expert and today he will tell us all about the retired train cars that make up the Wine Country Radio studios and offices here in Santa Rosa. Herlinda has brought her family to the show before. Her father Eloy Heras, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, was on this episode back in April of 2018. That day, he told some stories that involved both the Navy and beer. Also, Eloy and Herlinda’s brother Anthony came on Brew Ha Ha on this episode, last year on June 19, 2025. Lloyd is also a retired Navy veteran like Herlinda’s father Eloy. “Trains and beer? I can talk all day!” said cousin Lloyd upon Herlinda’s invitation. They have a caboose in their own backyard, with beer. Lee says they have brewskis in the caboosky. Lloyd has a collection of almost 2500 craft beer tap handles. They are all on display in his garage. He started the collection about 30 years ago. He collects tap handles from Oregon microbreweries and IPAs nationwide. Trains are the only vehicle you can drink a beer on and not really worry about it. –Daedalus Howell, Words of Wisdom The Wine Country Radio studios may be the only train car radio studios that Lloyd has ever heard of. There are several types of cars. There is a boxcar and a baggage car. The KRSH studios and Exitos, sister stations, are in the boxcar. He thinks the Wine Country Radio studio was a passenger coach, not a caboose, given its fine original woodwork, high vaulted cieling and windows. Rails from 1925, Cars from 1910-1915 There is still some rail and some historical railroad ties in the ground under the cars. Lloyd found the mill mark on a rail from 1925 from a steel mill in Tennessee. He suggests that these tracks were a spur at a station, used for maintenance, before becoming a train parking lot. A spur means it is not parallel to the main track. Lee has turned her caboose into a painting studio. She wanted to restore it rather than convert it. The caboose is from 1981 and was in use until about 2006. The interior colors are the same except they put a little bar in it. There was a strict rule on the railroad called Rule G which prohibited workers from consuming alcohol before or during work shifts. Now they have a red bar across the Rule G sign. In an ironic twist, Brew Ha Ha is recorded in Studio G. Lloyd estimates the Studio G coach was built from about 1910-1915 since it is made of wood, rather than steel. Its full length extends past the hallway that crosses it. As for the boxcar, that is a standard 40-foot boxcar. They were in use from the 1940s to 1960s, for what they called single car freight, or single loads. Most interstate trains today are what they call Unit Trains like oil tankers or double-stacked container trains. Those carry standard freight containers so boxcars are much less in use today. If you ship a lot of freight, rail takes a lot of freight off the roads. Each rail car takes 3 trucks off the road. So a 100-car train takes 300 trucks off the roads. There is a great train station in Los Angeles, Union Station. It is in fine shape despite its age. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner runs from San Luis Obispo to San Diego with convenient station stops all along the way. 

Hometown Radio 03/31/26 5p: Mayor Erica Stewart of San Luis Obispo

In this episode the hosts talk about buying a 49-year-old California courier business generating $770K in cash flow—but debate whether the 5x multiple is justified given growth limits, customer concentration risk, and potential regulatory threats to its 1099 driver model.Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/profitable-courier-business-for-sale-in-california/BW2474620/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode the hosts talk about buying a 49-year-old California courier business generating $770K in cash flow—but debate whether the 5x multiple is justified given growth limits, customer concentration risk, and potential regulatory threats to its 1099 driver model.Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/profitable-courier-business-for-sale-in-california/BW2474620/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Omar Mawas Jr. has been part of the Farmer Boys family his whole life. Omar Mawas, his father, became a franchisee in 2007. Mawas Jr. officially started working at Farmer Boys at the age of 16 and has grown with the brand ever since. Today, he’s an Area Manager overseeing 11 locations with 2 additional Mawas locations currently under construction and is a senior at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Take a listen to everything Farmer Boys has going on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (03/28) - Omar Mawas Jr from Farmer Boys joins the show! Omar Mawas Jr. has been part of the Farmer Boys family his whole life. Omar Mawas, his father, became a franchisee in 2007. Mawas Jr. officially started working at Farmer Boys at the age of 16 and has grown with the brand ever since. Today, he’s an Area Manager overseeing 11 locations with 2 additional Mawas locations currently under construction and is a senior at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. On his days off, he’s fueled on the basketball court with Double Big Cheese® and Fried Zucchinis. Mawas Jr. loves the Farmer Boys brand and is fired up that Farmer represents fresh, made-to-order food - nothing frozen and generous portions that truly satisfy. Plus, are you a fan of the Easter peeps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hometown Radio 03/26/26 5p: Guest host Jim Seybert talks with Ashley Boyer from the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority board

Jamie Carl is the Owner + Founder of Serge + Jane in Mpls, MN, a Lifestyle Boutique featuring Men's, Women's, Kids, Pets, Vinyl, Home + Gifts in a 3 story shop (4 including an open air rooftop where they host fashion shows, trunk shows, pop-ups + always a DJ + dance party). She spent 15 years at Target Corporation across Merchandising, Buying, and Marketing before leading the Internal Events Team, producing everything from Board Meetings to 10,000 person National Team Meetings with guest speakers, musicians, and fashion shows. She later stepped away to focus on family while fine-tuning her vision for the shop. In this episode, Jamie shares how she translated large-scale event expertise into immersive in-store experiences.Misty Stachel is the founder and owner of 85 Local, a boutique that blends locally made goods with unique, high-quality finds while supporting small businesses. With a strong focus on curation, merchandising, and community, she creates an elevated and inspiring shopping experience through events, vendor partnerships, and thoughtful displays. In this episode, Misty shares how she leverages local makers and trends to drive engagement and customer loyalty.Emily Butler is the co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Karson Butler Hospitality Co. and the visionary behind the historic Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo. She has reimagined the 150+ year old shop into a hospitality-driven retail experience, blending curated gifting with community initiatives like The Bell Society and Mahjong Social Club. With nearly two decades in event design and brand strategy, she brings a unique lens to modern retail. In this episode, Emily shares how hospitality and storytelling can transform retail into a space for connection.In this episode, Jamie, Misty, and Emily break down how modern retailers are evolving beyond traditional selling into experience-driven spaces that build community, increase foot traffic, and create long-term customer loyalty through events, merchandising, and intentional in-store strategy.What's Inside: How retailers are using Mahjong and events to drive foot traffic, community, and repeat visits  The real economics behind workshops, classes, and in-store experiences (and where profit actually comes from)  Practical ways to start small with experiential retail—from setup and staffing to product strategy and partnerships Mentioned In This Episode:Oh My MahjongMini MahrBo & MeiJamie Carl FacebookSergeandjane.comSerge and Jane on InstagramMahjong Montage - wholesale tiles + gaming pieces, decor, apparel and moreGumball Poodle - socksSoiree Sisters - napkins + gifts Misty Stachel85 Local on Instagram85 Local on FacebookEmily Butler InstagramAh Louis StoreKarson Butler Hospitality Co.Support the show

This week I sat down with my wedding photographer, Jake Tovar, live at WPPI to talk all things film, creativity, and building a style that's truly your own. We get into his approach to shooting weddings on film, the small decisions that shape your work, and how photography became something deeper for him along the way.About Jake: Jake is a film photographer who simply is in love with photography. Jake bounces around Cali but resides in San Luis Obispo & Bakersfield, CA.Connect with Me:Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@summergrace.photo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_summerschool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop My Products:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pricing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (2026)*Summer School is powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narrative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!Find Jake: Instagram: ⁠@jaketovar.co ⁠ Website: ⁠jacobetovar.com

Hometown Radio 03/25/26 3p: Guest host Jeanette Trompeter talks with Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the County of San Luis Obispo Robert Reyes

The union behind the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act says it will generate $110 billion for public health programs, but Hoover Institution researchers calculate that it will actually cost California $25 billion. In the “Why Now Department,” Will and David consider multiple hypotheses about the timing of claims that United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez raped young women half a century ago. The legal case against Meta and YouTube asks us to believe that social media companies bear absolute responsibility for addictive use of social media. Will tells the true story of Ah Louis, a California Gold Rush-era immigrant who became the unofficial mayor of San Luis Obispo's Chinatown. Bonus! Lance Christensen provides a first look at the year's legislative Race to Absurdity. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Read the Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse From streets to murals, the erasure of Cesar Chavez is fast underway in California The complicated legacy of César Chávez ‘I will miss them': Khanna mocks tech billionaires threatening to leave California for wealth tax Kathy Hochul's Seller's Remorse The Fiscal Losses from California's Billionaire Tax Act Gavin Newsom's $114 Million Butterfly Bridge Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can fall in love with a puppy in five seconds, then spend the next five years managing the fallout. Meg and Kassidy record from a hotel room in San Luis Obispo after driving up to meet a rescue litter of Australian Cattle Dog puppies, and we get very honest about how we decide whether we should bring one home at all. We talk rescue sourcing, what “backyard bred” can mean in practice, and the uncomfortable but real spay abort debate that shows up in shelter medicine and rescue culture. From there we get practical. We walk through the checklist we use before we ever say yes: your daily schedule, your energy level, your current dogs, and what role you actually need this dog to fill. We cover how to assess puppy temperament when you meet a litter, including simple “startle and recovery” tests like dropping a loud object, watching curiosity, and noticing who hides and stays hidden. We also define drive in plain terms and explain why the most intense puppy can be perfect for an experienced sport home and a disaster for a typical pet home. We zoom out to the bigger picture too: integrating a puppy with older dogs without ruining their peace, why a good breeder often matches you to a puppy, and why shelter stress can make temperament hard to read. Finally, we get real about breed traits, city living, kids, nipping risk, liability, and the cost of training and fulfillment. If you're Googling “how to pick a puppy” or “cattle dog puppy temperament,” this conversation gives you a clear framework to make a decision you won't regret. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who's puppy shopping, and leave a review so more people stop buying mismatched dogs on impulse. What's the one non-negotiable on your puppy checklist?Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

Hometown Radio 03/17/26 4p: Guest host Gary J. Freiberg talks Elizabeth Denny created the Pawsitive dog Rescue Network in addition to her work with San Luis Obispo Autism

Hometown Radio 03/17/26 3p: Guest host Gary J. Freiberg talks with Rose Levinson Woertz explains the many bicycling programs in San Luis Obispo

Estate planning becomes more complicated when assets, citizenship and tax rules extend beyond a single country. What seems straightforward on paper can quickly involve multiple jurisdictions, reporting requirements, and competing legal systems. In this episode of Celebrity Estates, Senior Editor David Lenok speaks with Martin Behn, partner at Lathrop GPM, about the estate planning challenges that arise when individuals hold assets or citizenship in more than one country. Using the recent death of actress Catherine O'Hara as an example, Martin explains how advisors must identify assets globally, determine which country's laws apply, and account for international tax treaties. David and Martin also explore how factors like residency, citizenship and domicile influence estate taxation and inheritance outcomes. Their conversation highlights why cross-border planning often requires coordination between advisors and attorneys in different jurisdictions to help families transfer wealth effectively. Key takeaways: Why identifying every asset worldwide is the first step in cross-border estate planning How tax treaties determine which country controls estate and gift tax treatment Why advisors may need estate planning documents in multiple jurisdictions The planning risks when countries impose forced heirship rules on estates The difference between citizenship, residency and domicile in tax planning And more! Resources: Listen to Celebrity Estates on Wealth Management Subscribe and listen to Celebrity Estates on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to Celebrity Estates on Spotify Trust and Estates Magazine Connect With David Lenok: david.lenok@informa.com  Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Lenok LinkedIn: Informa LinkedIn: Wealth Management Connect With Martin Behn: LinkedIn: Martin Behn Website: Lathrop GPM About Our Guest: Martin Behn represents clients in matters concerning estate planning, trust administration, probate, and trust litigation. Martin's practice primarily focuses on estate planning with a multi-generational focus.  Martin advises clients regarding sophisticated family wealth transfer and tax planning techniques, including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts, gift trusts with intentionally defective grantor trust provisions, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs), and Generation-Skipping transfer Trusts (GST / Heritage Trusts). Prior to joining the firm, Martin was with Sinsheimer Juhnke McIvor & Stroh, LLP in San Luis Obispo, California, and Grant & Gordon, LLP in Palo Alto, California.

This episode of the San Luis Obispo Real Estate Podcast features local attorney Ed Attala discussing the legalities and best practices for owning rental property in a college town. The conversation focuses on protecting investments, managing liability, and navigating the specific noise ordinances of San Luis Obispo. Key Strategies for Property Owners Ed Attala highlights three primary pillars for protecting a rental investment: Asset Protection via LLCs: Attala recommends purchasing rental properties within an LLC to shield personal assets (like your primary home or brokerage accounts) from liability in the event of an accident on the property, such as a trampoline injury. Insurance and Umbrella Policies: Owners should maintain robust insurance and an umbrella policy. Attala warns that owners must ensure their underlying policy limits match the umbrella's requirements; if a property's value has risen but the underlying insurance hasn't been updated, the umbrella policy may deny coverage during a claim. Well-Drafted Leases: A strong lease should include liquidated damages for violations, such as noise complaints, to give the landlord financial leverage to curb bad behavior. Attala also suggests requiring a parent guarantee on leases to ensure students stay accountable. Navigating the SLO Noise Ordinance The podcast goes into significant detail regarding how the City of San Luis Obispo handles noise complaints, which can be a major headache for landlords: The Warning Process: Initially, a student patrol (SNAP) may issue a Disturbance Advisement Card (DAC), which serves as a warning. The city then notifies the homeowner that their tenants are in violation. Escalating Fines: If the property is placed on the "premise list" due to repeated issues, sworn officers will respond to future calls. Fines start at $350 for a first citation, jumping to $700 for a second, and $1,000 for a third. Double Fines: During "Safety Enhancement Zones" (such as St. Patrick's Day/St. Fratty's or "WOW Week"), these fines are typically doubled. Administrative Citations: Landlords often receive an administrative citation equal to the tenant's fine, as the city expects the owner to control the property's behavior. Proactive Management Tips The participants suggest that the best way to avoid legal and city-related issues is through proactive relationship management: Encourage tenants to introduce themselves to neighbors and exchange phone numbers so neighbors call the tenants before calling the police. Small gestures, like taking in a neighbor's trash cans or tenants being respectful of "ultra-quiet hours" (10 PM to 7 AM), go a long way in maintaining neighborhood peace. For Real Estate Questions feel free to reach out Hal and the team at 805-781-3750. CADRE# 01111911

Hometown Radio 03/05/26 3:30p: Spotlight on the San Luis Obispo Symphony

Dan and Steven talk about the 1996 San Luis Obispo shows, which commenced on Chris Squire's birthday and featured the classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White performing live for the first time since 1979. We'll read comments from anyone who remembers this period!

The show OPEN... rinsing rice... Starbucks... and San Luis Obispo!

In this episode of The Spiritual Investor Podcast, I share a conversation recorded from New York during a week of in-person podcast interviews and deep connection. This episode explores the nonlinear nature of money and why financial ups and downs often have less to do with circumstance and more to do with our state of allowing. I unpack the illusion of money as something linear, why trying to fix your relationship with money can actually create separation, and how abundance naturally expands when we stop operating from need. In this conversation, I share: Why money was never meant to move in a straight line The difference between trying to make money and allowing it How emotional stabilization impacts financial flow Why curiosity creates expansion faster than effort What happens when you stop asking how and start discovering who you're becoming This episode is an invitation to step outside of time, release the pressure to figure everything out, and reconnect with the version of you that already allows abundance. If you're feeling called to experience this work in person, I'll be hosting our first private Spiritual Investor live event this April in San Luis Obispo. You can learn more at thespiritualinvestor.com/live2026. Thank you for being here and being part of this evolution.

The Accidental Empire: Marmol Radziner on Preservation, Prefab, and Fighting the Tyranny of the Nimby. Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner discuss the 36-year evolution of their design-build firm, tracing its roots in a student co-op to becoming a leader in modern residential architecture, restoration, and the urgent need for sustainable urban density in Los Angeles. The conversation features Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, co-founders of Marmol Radziner, detailing the firm’s history, their design philosophy, and their views on the current state of preservation and sustainability in LA. Origin Story and The Return to Modernism: The co-founders met as students at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, living in “The Ark,” a condemned co-op. This environment of free rein to alter the building foreshadowed their later design-build approach. They founded their firm in 1989 during the “dying days of postmodernism,” quickly committing to the modernist ideal of clarity, reduction, and the connection between design and craft (Bauhaus). They attribute the firm’s early success to aligning with the eventual return to California modernism, driven by its rich history in the region. Milestone Projects and Preservation: The first major flag-planting project was the Gutentag Studio (a small, pure concrete block and cedar studio), followed by the new Ward Residence. Their watershed moment in preservation was the Kaufmann House restoration (1993) in Palm Springs. At the time, there was virtually no industry for modern restoration, forcing the firm to develop the roadmap for approaching these aging buildings. They view restorations as “classrooms” that inform their new work, maintaining a healthy split of one-third restoration and two-thirds new construction. Preservation Today: The Fetish vs. Functionality: Marmol and Radziner argue they are often at odds with the preservation community because they believe historic properties must evolve to remain functional and relevant, cautioning against a “fetish” that prevents necessary change. They criticize the current situation where every modern building is deemed “sacred,” citing the contentious, successful fight to demolish the Barry Building on San Vicente as an example of overreach where the building’s significance did not rise to the level requiring preservation. The Problem of Scale (“McModerns”) and Efficiency: They express concern over the proliferation of “McModerns” and elephantine houses, driven by high property values and the pressure to “max out the buildable area” on a site. They emphasize that their modern perspective is less about style and more about the fundamental importance of connection—internal open plans and connecting the home to the landscape and exterior rhythm of nature (a concept that is lost when properties are overbuilt). Sustainability and the Nimby Problem: While California leads the country in robust, fire-resilient, and energy-efficient building codes (which have been a success), they gave the state’s housing policy an “F.” Leo Marmol asserted that the greenest thing the city can do is densify and allow more housing in the urban core, calling out the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) mentality as the primary political failure that forces sprawl and long commutes. The Return to Prefabrication (Prefab 2.0): Marmol Radziner initially experimented with prefab from 2004–2012 but stopped after the 2008 crash. They are now returning to prefabrication—Prefab 2.0—as a response to the current “crisis of construction costs” and the need for quick, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions, particularly for fire rebuilds in Altadena and the Palisades. Design-Build Practice Scale: The firm combines Architecture, Construction Services (design-build), Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design under one roof. They support their construction services with their own dedicated cabinet shop and metal shop in El Segundo, allowing for control over craft and execution. Fire Resilience and Landscape: The fires are affecting landscape rules, particularly regarding Zone Zero (the 0–5 feet immediately surrounding the building). They argue against the extreme position of “no planting” in Zone Zero, believing the right, well-irrigated planting can help against embers, which they identify as the biggest culprit in mass fires, more so than direct flame. Home hardening (sealing every vulnerability) is considered the single most important factor, with modern energy codes being an accidental but highly effective form of fire hardening.

In this episode of The Spiritual Investor Podcast, I explore the hidden reason money can feel slow and why overthinking may be the very thing blocking your momentum. As we move into a season of forward energy, I unpack the idea of energetic agreement, the difference between operating from Source versus operating from time, and what it truly means to invite money instead of chase it. In this conversation, I share: - Why trying to "do it better" actually slows abundance - How overthinking becomes performative - What money neutrality really looks like in daily life - How to stabilize a higher frequency instead of dipping in and out of flow - Why shortening the bridge between the universal and the 3D world accelerates wealth This episode is about allowing and recognizing that money responds to your state of being more than your strategy. If you're ready to go deeper, I'm hosting my first private in-person event this April in San Luis Obispo. You can find details at thespiritualinvestor.com/live2026. Thank you for being here and co-creating this with me.

This week on Central Coast Voices, host Fred Munroe and theleadership team of “100 Women Who Care, San Luis Obispo” willshare their insights with us.We will learn about their simple, yet straight forward philanthropicefforts, which have turned small individual contributions into over$300,000 of support for local non-profits organizations. We willalso learn about how you can be a part of this semi-annual project.Listen and participate live Thursdays from 1-2pm on KCBX

Pre Game chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up with Cal Poly, from Mott Athletics Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & Learfield

Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia. Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose.  We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry. Relevant links for Brothers ComatoseCheck out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/BUY their music on Bandcamp https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Blue Mountain” by The Brothers Comatose.  Buy it here! https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/track/blue-mountainBrothers Comatose upcoming tour datesFeb 25 - Crested Butte, COFeb 26 - Telluride, COFeb 27 - Basalt, COFeb 28 - Nederland, COMar 4 - Pioneertown, CAMar 5 - Phoenix, AZMar 6 - Solana Beach, CAMar 7 - Ventura, CAMar 20 - Denver, COMar 21 - Park City, UTApr 17 - Austin, TXApr 23 - La Tuna, MexicoApr 28 - Manteo, NCApr 30 - Isle of Palms, SCMay 1 - Mills River, NCMay 2 - Raleigh, NCMay 3 - Elkins, NCMay 8 - Santa Cruz, CAMay 9 - Chico, CAMay 15-17 - Placerville, CAJun 19-21 - San Luis Obispo, CAJun 24-27 - Owensboro, KY-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us a textSupport the show

Lara and Carey return to discuss a rogue Waymo crash in LA, the horror of traveling in a branded Waymo, Lauren “Alive Girl” Bezos enlisting Law Roach as her stylist, Bella Hadid breaking up with her cowboy, and Tilda Swinton and Nicole Kidman's glorious embrace.Back in Paso Robles, the crew settles in for their first night, as Demy, Kim and Angelica pilgrim out over the cousins' OnlyFans. She tells Shayne, who reveals some cousin lore of his own and Marcus gets blackout and chastised by Demy. The next day at the Women in Wine party, LVP “Mama” arrives to lead this rindom assortment of wine mavens as Marcus reels from his hangover and Jason and Chris interrupt Lisa to flirt with the ladies of the vine. That night, the crew heads out to downtown San Luis Obispo, where Venus tries to break his seven year dry spell after a sexy stranger chats him up. Inspired by the power of Le Fleur, the crew descends into a pansexual make-out fest on the dance floor, bringing the entire community (and Robot Angelica) to its knees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a two-part series, Captain Pat Walker of The FriendSHYP Club and Gloria Mantooth, also known as Soul Fyah, join host Lata Murti to talk about their businesses, how they started, and what they offer the San Luis Obispo and Lompoc communities, as well as the Central Coast at large.Be part of the live conversation Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX

John and Chrissy share how they turned early inheritance and smart planning into a successful first home purchase in pricey California.After renting for over 18 years, John and Chrissy navigated skyrocketing rents, family support, and strategic planning to buy a $700,000 home in San Luis Obispo. With only $5,000 in savings, an unexpected offer of early inheritance shifted their mindset from surviving rent hikes to buying a home. They used the How to Buy a Home system and their Unicorn team to align monthly affordability with realistic home options. From dealing with open house stress to choosing a planned urban development (PUD) for detached living without breaking the bank, their journey reflects persistence, planning, and prioritizing what matters most.“You have no idea what you're capable of until you put it in front of you and crunch the numbers.” — ChrissyHighlights: How do you go from $5,000 in savings to owning a $700,000 home with confidence?What options exist for buyers who want a detached home but can't afford traditional single-family prices?How can early inheritance or family gifts be used responsibly without guilt or confusion?What happens when you stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “How do I make this work?”Check out our EPISODE GUIDE for more information and interviews!Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

Steven Thayer enters his fifth season in the Athletics organization and third year with AAA Las Vegas as sport performance coach. He spent 2023 in High A Lansing and 2022 in Low A Stockton in the same role. Prior to joining the Athletics organization, he served as sport performance coach in the DSL with the Giants in 2021. Before his time in professional baseball, he oversaw strength and conditioning programs for multiple varsity sports at Mater Dei High School. Additionally, he spent time as an assistant strength coach for Michigan State basketball and volleyball teams and as an intern with Cal football and Apple Wellness. A native of San Ramon, CA, he is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has a master's degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He holds nine certifications in the strength and conditioning field.Topics covered in this episode:-Breaking up the monotony of a long season-Defining success and advice for others-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"Every day is different, but we're doing the same thing every day. So any kind of change or adjustment goes a long way I think" (1:57)-"We are in the business of people. We are in the business of relationships just as much as we are in the training business" (9:47)-"I encourage people to ask questions. Ask a lot of questions" (16:43)

 Episode 100 10 Favorite (current) Worship Songs 1. My Testimony by Elevation Worship 2. Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me by City Alight 3. Scars by I Am They 4. I Thank God by Maverick City Music 5. Goodness of God by CeCe Winans 6. Sing Wherever I Go by We the Kingdom 7. Thank You Jesus for the Blood by Charity Gayle 8. What an Awesome God by Phil Wickham 9. Bless God by Brooke Ligertwood 10. Jesus Lifted Me by Cain  10 Favorite Bible Verses 1. “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 2. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” II Corinthians 1:3-4 3. “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 5:20 4. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 5. “I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9: 1-2 6. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Act 4:12 7. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 8. “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten,” Joel 2:25 9. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 10. “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19 10 Favorite Treats 1. Milka chocolate bars 2. Iced lattes 3. Manzanilla green olives from Trader Joe's (yes, specifically these) 4. Homemade popcorn 5. Coffee ice cream 6. Roasted and salted macadamia nuts  7. Kettle cooked potato chips 8. Kouign-amann pastries 9. Chips and salsa 10. Italian Confetti Almonds from Trader Joe's (yes, specifically these) 10 Favorite Books 1. How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn 2. Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 3. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 4. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom 5. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder 6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 7. Persuasion Jane Austen 8. The Chronicles of Narnia (the whole series) C. S. Lewis 9. Rainbow Valley by Lucy Maud Montgomery 10. God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew 10 Favorite Movies 1. It's a Wonderful Life 2. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 3. Napoleon Dynamite + Nacho Libre (cannot pick one and they are a pair to me) 4. My Fair Lady 5. Sleepless In Seattle 6. Little Women (1994 version) 7. Sense and Sensibility 8. That Thing You Do 9. To Kill a Mockingbird 10. Up  10 Favorite Places I've Visited 1. Cinque Terre, Italy 2. The Cotswolds, England 3. Big Sur, CA 4. Murren, Switzerland 5. Meteora, Greece 6. Olympic National Park, WA 7. Annecy, France 8. Hyderabad and Secunderabad, India 9. Reykjavik, Iceland 10. Glacier National Park, MT  10 Favorite Coffee Shops  1. Scout Coffee, San Luis Obispo, CA 2. Honest Coffee, Franklin, Tenn 3. Orange Inn, Laguna Beach, CA 4. Certified Kitchen and Bakery, Boise, ID 5. Merchant, Long Beach, CA 6. Giovanni Cova & C, Milan, Italy 7. Jo's Coffee, Austin, TX 8. Barista Parlor, Nashville, TN 9. Hooray Coffee, Redlands, CA 10. Sant' Eustachio Il Caffee', Rome, Italy  10 Favorite Things That Were Also Really Hard 1. Natural childbirth 2. Writing books 3. Being a public high school teacher 4. Becoming a speaker 5. Sharing the most vulnerable parts of our marriage story publicly 6. Running a half marathon 7. Fighting porn 8. Parenting teens and young adults 9. Home schooling 10. Becoming a podcaster  10 Favorite Things from Nature 1. Giant Sequoia trees 2. Cardinals 3. Sea otters 4. California Poppies 5. Coast Live Oak trees 6. Moss 7. Tidepools 8. Red Tailed Hawks 9. Wild Mustard 10. Dolphins  10 Favorite Adventures 1. My Christian walk 2. Being married to Aaron 3. Becoming a mom 4. Spending 2 summers in my teens in India with my dad 5. Summering in Scotland with 25 teens + Aaron when we were newlyweds 6. Becoming an author 7. Family road trip from California to Minnesota 8. Home schooling our kids 9. Backpacking through Europe as a young married couple 10. Family trip to Italy  10 Misc Favorite Things: 1. The color yellow 2. My Blundstone boots 3. My Nugget ice maker 4. Wearing brand new socks 5. Watching travel shows with Aaron (especially Stanley Tucci, Rick Steves and Travel Man) 6. Colorful bags from Orla Keily 7. My collection of Yearly bangles that Aaron started for me 8. Red shoes 9. Stickers – especially travel and encouraging words 10. My collection of Ronnie Kappos jewelry that Aaron started for meThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Suddenly Amish, Hijack, Palm Royale, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion, Fear Factor: House of Fear, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Ponies, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, Gangs of London, Animal Control, The Rip, Black Phone 2, Saturday Night Live: Finn Wolfhard & A$AP Rocky, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Landman, The Golden Globes, The Copenhagen Test, The Night Manager, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal, Crank 2: High Voltage (the only movie better than Crank), and more.Drinking (unofficially): London Porter and Winter Spiced Whiskey from GUEST sponsors The Monk's Cellar (Roseville, CA) and Rod & Hammer's (San Luis Obispo, CA).Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.Rate us and comment: Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn Radio, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tvtanpodcast.substack.com

Steven Thayer enters his fifth season in the Athletics organization and third year with AAA Las Vegas as sport performance coach. He spent 2023 in High A Lansing and 2022 in Low A Stockton in the same role. Prior to joining the Athletics organization, he served as sport performance coach in the DSL with the Giants in 2021. Before his time in professional baseball, he oversaw strength and conditioning programs for multiple varsity sports at Mater Dei High School. Additionally, he spent time as an assistant strength coach for Michigan State basketball and volleyball teams and as an intern with Cal football and Apple Wellness. A native of San Ramon, CA, he is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has a master's degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He holds nine certifications in the strength and conditioning field.Topics covered in this episode:-His journey (including working in the DR and corporate wellness with Apple)-His best professional baseball story-Current trends in the field-Working in AAA Pacific Coast LeagueQuotes:-"Baseball's my first love" (6:30)-"A lot of the foundational stuff is the same. Everybody needs to squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull" (8:05)-"It starts with the rapport. It starts with that getting to know the guy, getting to know that you care about them" (35:48)

Balarāma, Gopāl Prabhu, I came to your house in that little enclave called SLO, San Luis Obispo. It's a little isolated place. You have to airlift in all supplies. If you fly there, you have to drop in by parachute. It's a little place surrounded by reality. And we came to your house and saw that because of your sincerity, you had facilitated hundreds of young people, non-traditional, as Devavrata said, no previous connection with anything that has to do with Hare Kṛṣṇa. But I've never seen any dancing or chanting in kīrtan like the one that took place in your house. I kept looking up to see if the roof was still on. If it hadn't been a slab floor, it would have broken through, and that's a harbinger for your devotional service that you started in such an environment and facilitated it. Therefore, I pray to Śrīla Prabhupāda, to your spiritual master, and to Devavrata Prabhu and his team, and all the previous ācāryas, that may your sojourn in this life be marked by enthusiasm, full engagement in devotional service, and happiness of heart to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and see other people dance as enthusiastic as they were at your house. And may that enthusiasm that started in your house spread throughout California and then all over North America and the world. And we give you our sincere congratulations today for staying in the āśram system and strictly following in the footsteps of the previous ācāryas. Kirtan@SLO: https://youtu.be/dlBCymRVTKs ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

This week's Game Ball goes to Lincoln Failla.  Jimmy's son returns to recap a Thanksgiving weekend trip out on the West Coast opening for Jimmy's shows in San Luis Obispo, CA and Las Vegas, NV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Michael Taft as he talks with Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Anya Foxen about the wild history of Kundalini—from it's ancient Tantric roots to modern global yoga culture—including subtle-body maps, spontaneous awakenings, and so-called “Kundalini syndromes.” They explore how different traditions define the serpent power, when experiences become breakdowns or breakthroughs, the role of teachers and lineages, and why “energy” can't be reduced to either neuroscience or fantasy. Along the way they dive into siddhis, the imaginal realm, goddess-centered practice, and what actually changes in your life and psyche when this mysterious force wakes up.Sravana Borkataky-Varma specializes in Hindu traditions, in particular, she delves into topics such as esoteric rituals and bodily concepts, especially in relation to Hindu śākta tantra traditions, often referred to as goddess tantra. She adopts a research methodology that blends social anthropology—examined from an outside perspective—with elements of reflexive autoethnography that reflect her personal experiences. As an educator, she holds the position of Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. She has formerly taught at Harvard Divinity School, Rice University, to name a few. Sravana is committed to building communities that bring together individuals from various religious backgrounds who aspire to lead lives marked by kindness and compassion. The Serpent's Tale: Kuṇḍalinī, Yoga, and the History of an Experience, Embodied Pedagogies in the Study of Religion: Transforming the Classroom, are two of her recent books, among many other books and articles. More information about Sravana can be found on her website, https://sravanaspeaks.com/Anya Foxen is a historian and comparativist scholar of religion. She is currently an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, as well as a Research Associate at the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard University. Her scholarly research focuses on the intersection of South Asian yogic and tantric traditions with Western esotericism and metaphysical spiritualities. She is the author of four books, including Inhaling Spirit: Harmonialism, Orientalism, and the Western Roots of Modern Yoga, and, most recently, The Serpent's Tale: Kuṇḍalinī, Yoga, and the History of an Experience. She is also a teacher and long-time practitioner of yoga. Learn more about Anya at https://www.anyafoxen.com/You can support the creation of future episodes of this podcast by contributing through Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday, November 25: Book tour event at Patagonia Santa Cruz @7pm. It's free. BYOP (Bring Your Own Parent). RSVP here. Okay, onto the podcast…Chris Burkard (@ChrisBurkard) is an acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller known for his breathtaking landscape photography. Born in San Luis Obispo, California, Burkard rose to prominence through his striking surf photography in remote and often icy locations like Iceland, Norway, and Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. His work captures the raw beauty of nature, often blending elements of human exploration and environmental grandeur. Burkard's style is marked by expansive compositions, ethereal light, and a reverence for the wild. Beyond photography, he is also a sought-after speaker, author of several books, and director of award-winning documentaries, including Under an Arctic Sky. A passionate advocate for environmental preservation and outdoor adventure, Burkard uses his platform to inspire others to seek meaningful connections with the natural world. His work has been featured by National Geographic, The New Yorker, Apple, and Patagonia, among others. Whether hanging from a cliff face or paddling through freezing surf, Burkard's lens invites viewers to embrace discomfort, awe, and the power of the untamed.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. My first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is available to order today. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe