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In this episode of On the Road with Paul Ward, Paul visits the charming Cornell Wine Company and chats with local musician and event coordinator, Sierra Drummond. Sierra shares how she got her start organizing music nights at the venue, including open mic nights and featured artist events that spotlight both undiscovered local talent and internationally known musicians like Elliot Lurie, the songwriter of Brandy (You're a Fine Girl). With a rich musical heritage—her parents are both in the band Ambrosia—Sierra began performing at just four years old and has developed into a passionate performer and songwriter. She opens up about her own songs, “Look Out For Me” and “Slow Morning,” and the creative process behind her music. Sierra also reflects on her love of the stage, the evolution of her sound, and how music connects people, whether through live shows or her involvement in community outreach efforts like clothing drives following recent fires. The conversation dives deeper into Sierra's musical family, including her mom's background vocals for Jimmy Buffett and studio work with Pink Floyd, and her own experiences in the family's band, The Tin Drum Family Band. Sierra discusses her favorite genres, instruments, and how digital media compares to the energy of live music. She also touches on the resurgence of Yacht Rock and its influence on her father's career, upcoming events at Cornell Wine Company, and her role as a music teacher during the week. From her humble beginnings at Cornell to her multifaceted role as performer, teacher, and event planner, Sierra's story is one of passion, community, and the power of music. Watch the full episode HERE What you'll learn in the episode: 0:00 Welcome to On the Road with Paul Ward and introduction to our guest, musician, Sierra Drummond 0:34 We learn the location of today's episode, Cornell Wine Company. 1:04 Sierra Drummond tells us more about her role(s) at Cornell Wine Company 1:32 With a mix of events like open mic night, featured artists, etc. Sierra tells us how she got started at Cornell Wine Company and what goes into making a good, solid show. 2:39 The incredible undiscovered talent that performs at Sierra's events, as well as internationally recognized talent, including the songwriter for Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), Elliot Lurie 3:58 Sierra's parents are both in the band, Ambrosia, so she started performing at the age of four 5:15 Some insight into what makes a good songwriter and how songs come about for Sierra 6:37 Learn about Sierra's songs, “Look Out For Me,” and “Slow morning” 9:35 Sierra enjoys performing any way she can because she loves being on stage and the evolution of Sierra's music 11:18 Community outreach and a clothing drive with Matt Morris and The Cornell Wine Company after the recent fires 13:11 What Sierra is working on now and where she sees her music going 14:34 Sierra answers Paul question regarding whether she ever saw herself doing all that she does at Cornell Wine Company when she 1st started as event coordinator 15:22 More about Sierra's musical family, Ambrosia, and her mom's backups for Jimmy Buffett and studio work with Pink Flloyd 17:32 Sierra's genres and her favorite instrument to play 19:35 “The Tin Drum Family Band,” Sierra's family's band and Sierra tells us more about Abrosia 22:00 Music in this digital world versus live music 25:52 Yacht Rock, coined by Jimmy Fallon, is what reboosted Sierra's Dad's career 26:28 The upcoming events at Cornell Wine Company 28:35 Sierra is a music teacher throughout the week Related Episodes: Vines, Wines and Good Times at Cornell Wine Company Music, History & Magic: The Story of Tiny Porch Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley's Artistic Oasis Sierra Drummond Instagram: @sierradrummond MORE HERE Cornell Wine Co. 29975 Mulholland Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-575-7010 www.cornellwineco.com Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS Escrow! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor OPUS Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures that On the Road provides viewers and listeners with the best possible episodes.
In this episode of On the Road with Paul Ward, Paul visits Cornell Wine Company in Agoura Hills, CA, to chat with owner and proprietor Matt Morris. Matt shares how his passion for wine led him to acquire the business and gives insight into the history of Cornell Wine Company and its neighbor, the historic Old Place Restaurant. He explains what it means to be a sommelier /səməlˈyā/ and explores the unique character of Southern California wines, often called “Story Driven Wines.” Matt also discusses the challenges faced by local growers, the different “seasons” of wine, and what's currently trending in the L.A. area. Paul admits to picking wine based on the label, and Matt explains why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Matt highlights the wine tastings and pairings at Cornell, including an upcoming Greek food and wine event, and the lively music nights featuring open mic, live performances, and standup comedy. He discusses the unique wines from the Malibu Coast, the influence of microclimates, and L.A.'s surprising Prohibition-era wine history. Matt offers helpful tips for discovering wines you'll love and pairing them with food. He also talks about the close-knit community at Cornell Wine Company and The Old Place, and how they supported the area after recent fires. Nestled near The Rock Store and Peter Strauss Ranch, Cornell Wine Company offers a “Country Light” escape with peacocks, donkeys, and a rich Hollywood history, including a former big cat training ground for the film industry. What you'll learn in this episode: 0:00 Welcome to On the Road and introduction of our guest, Matt Morris, owner proprietor of Cornell Wine Company 0:31 Matt Morris tells us where Cornell Wine Company is located 0:48 We learn from Matt what a sommelier is /səməlˈyā/ 1:22 The history of Cornell Wine Company as told by Matt Morris including the Old Place Restaurant, which is next door 4:47 How Matt's passion for wine started and how he acquired the business 6:11 Paul and Matt discuss Southern California wines, why they are sometimes called, “Story Driven Wines,” and how they make their way to Cornell Wine Company 7:04 Local growers and challenges they have recently faced 9:06 Wines have different “seasons,”and what's in vogue in the L.A. area right now 10:21 Paul admits he buys a bottle of wine based on the label, Matt gives us insight on why this is good and why this isn't always great 11:46 Wine tastings and pairings at Cornell Wine Company- Including the upcoming first pairing with Greek food and wine 13:33 The music nights at Cornell Wine Company including Friday performances, open mic and even standup comedy nights 14:04 Matt tells us about the wines that come out of the Malibu Coast based on microclimates and a super interesting fact about L.A, Prohibition and wine-making 16:16 Matt explains the concept behind a wine with a Malibu label that was made outside of Malibu 17:32 Tips on how to best find wines that you enjoy and what food pair well with those 18:43 The community of people who work at Cornell Wine Company and The Old Place Restaurant next door are like a family 19:53 Other items that Cornell Wine Company offers at their gift shop 20:17 Matt tells us about the community outreach done by Cornell Wine Company and The Old Place after the recent fires in the area 21:15 The awesome location of Cornell Wine Company near The Rock Store and Peter Strauss Ranch, complete with peacocks and donkeys, making it a “Country Light” experience outside of L.A. 22:57 Movies filmed in the area as well as a big cat sanctuary back in the day for training animals in movies 23:47 The schedule every month at Cornell Wine Company 24:18 A special thank you our sponsor: Opus Escrow Watch the full episode HERE Related Episodes: Music, History & Magic: The Story of Tiny Porch Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley's Artistic Oasis Pedalers Fork: Where Bikes, Brews, and Bites Collide Cornell Wine Co. 29975 Mulholland Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-575-7010 www.cornellwineco.com Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS Escrow! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor OPUS Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures that On the Road provides viewers and listeners with the best possible episodes.
Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird stretch of desert; Riverton, AL, a town drowned beneath a reservoir but with a very real mystery; and Garnet, MT, which became a ghost town twice. If ghosts are real, these are the places they live. With special guest, filmmaker Adam Stilwell! Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com! ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC LINKS! https://rosetrail.org/ghost https://southwestmt.com/blog/bannack-haunting-montana/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txwrib3-2nY https://windriver.org/podcast/spirits-of-riverton-unveiling-the-haunting-tales-of-downtown/ https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/949N-XYN/maggie-williams-1894-1909 http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/colbert/cemeteries/riverton.txt https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128552246/dorothy-dunn https://www.glaciersir.com/blog/5-spooky-secrets-about-garnet-ghost-town/
In this episode of On the Road with Paul Ward, we take a trip to Old Town Calabasas, California, to visit Pedalers Fork, a one-of-a-kind establishment that blends a high-end bike boutique, a beer garden, a coffee shop, and a restaurant known for its “California Comfort” menu. Paul sits down with Gideon Kleinman, the general manager of Pedalers Fork, to explore the origins of this unique space and how it has become a community hub for cyclists, food lovers, and coffee enthusiasts alike. Gideon shares how Pedalers Fork was built around the love of cycling and how it has evolved to include a serious bike shop offering high-end and e-bike options. He also discusses the deep connection between cycling and coffee, a bond that is celebrated through Pedalers Fork's partnership with 10 Speed Coffee. Paul and Gideon dive into the locally sourced menu, featuring favorites curated by their patrons, and even discuss a signature cocktail called “The Calibastard.” Beyond food and bikes, Pedalers Fork is home to a yoga studio, hosts neighborhood events, and is a key gathering spot for cycling groups like “The Riding Pint” and “Wednesday Worlds.” Gideon highlights the weekly farmers market, bike races, and the transformation of the restaurant over the years, including the restoration of vintage bikes displayed as décor. Whether you're a cyclist, a foodie, or just looking for a unique place to unwind, this episode gives you plenty of reasons to visit Pedalers Fork. What you'll learn in this episode: 0:00 Welcome to another episode of “On the Road,” and introduction of our Guest Gideon Kleinman, general manager of Pedalers Fork in Old Town Calabasas, CA 0:32 Gideon Kleinman tells us more about Pedalers Fork and how it originated 1:39 We learn how the beer garden and coffee aspects of Pedlar's Fark started 3:06 What a week looks like at Pedalers Fork, things to do there, and some history of cycling 4:37 Pedalers Fork has a “serious bike shop.” A High-End Bike Boutique. Learn more about the types of bikes sold at Pedalers Fork 5:23 Gideon gives insight into E-Bikes versus Traditional Bikes and the evolution of how they are built 8:13 Paul and Gideon talk about Pedalers Fork's “California Comfort” menu where most of the food is locally sourced and a cocktail called, “The Calibastard.” 11:19 Gideon discusses the patrons of Pedalers Fork, how they help determine the menu, and the yoga studio also on site. 13:05 Neighborhood events, a weekly Farmers Market, Bike races and a partnership with 10 Speed Coffee 15:09 What is the connection between cycling and coffee 16:09 We learn where Pedalars Fork is located and the history of the area 18:58 Gideon tells us about different groups that come through including “The Riding Pint,” and “Wednesday Worlds.” 20:22 We learn about the distance of the rides the cyclists typically ride 21:33 The transformation of the original restaurant to what it is now along with some of the unique components of Pedalers Fork 23:55 Some of the unique bikes restored and used as decor at Pedalers Fork 26:24 Gideon gives us reasons why someone should visit Pedalers Fork 27:44 A special thank you to our sponsor: Opus Escrow Watch the full episode HERE Related Episodes: Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley's Artistic Oasis Poseidon Brewery's Brian Oliver Sage Brews: A Female-Owned, Organic Brewery Pedalers Fork: 23504 Calabasas Rd Calabasas, CA 91302 818-225-8231 gideon@pedalersfork.com www.pedalersfork.com Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS Escrow! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor OPUS Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures that On the Road provides viewers and listeners with the best possible episodes.
Six bodies were found in Wonder Valley between December of 2019 and January of 2021. Some of the bodies in the desert, including the disappearance of 37 year old single mother Erika Lloyd, started making local, then national, news. But there were no national news reports about James Escalante. We’re going to dive into the missing persons report and compare accounts from the last people who saw James to see if we can shed more light into what really happened out there in the desert on June 25, 2020. If you have a case you’d like Catherine Townsend to look into, you can reach out to us at our Hell and Gone Murder Line at 678-744-6145.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for a special edition of On the Road with Paul Ward as we go behind the scenes near Pasadena, CA, to prepare for the iconic New Year's Day Parade of Roses. Paul introduces Wade Nomura of the Carpinteria Rotary Club, who shares his insights about Rotary's involvement in the parade, this year's theme, “On the Road with Rotary,” and the fascinating float-building process. Discover how the floats are funded, meet the riders and walkers participating in the parade, and hear Wade's inspiring story of his connection to Rotary and its mission. Learn about this year's Rotary International President, Stephanie Hicks, from Pittsburgh, PA, and the special riders featured on the 2025 Rotary float. Get inspired by Rotary's impactful work and find out how you can get involved with the parade and the organization. Watch the full episode HERE What you'll in this episode: 0:00 Introduction to this very special edition of On the Road with Paul Ward on location in Pasadena, CA preparing for the 2025 New Years Day Rose Parade 0:45 Some behind the scenes footage 4:21 Paul introduces our guest Wade Nomura of the Carpinteria Rotary Club 5:51 Wade tells us about his involvement in Rotary and what the Rotary is doing at the Rose Parade and reveals this year's theme, “On the Road with Rotary.” 7:52 The float building process 9:48 How the float is paid for and the riders and walkers in the parade 11:30 The back story of Wade's involvement with Rotary and what Rotary is 12:56 Where to learn more, and more ways to get involved with the parade and with Rotary 14:15 Special riders on the 2025 Rotary float and this year's Rotary International President and rider, Stephanie Hicks, from Pittsburgh, PA. 16:09 A special Thank You to our sponsor: Opus Escrow Related Episodes: Rotary's Global Impact & Future Leadership with Margarida Eidson Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley's Artistic Oasis Rotary International: https://www.rotary.org/ Rose Parade Rotary Float: www.rotaryfloat.org Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS Escrow! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor OPUS Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures that On the Road provides viewers and listeners with the best possible episodes.
What does it take to power the intelligence economy of the future? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the surging energy demands of AI and data centers, exploring how Canada can seize this pivotal moment to lead the way in sustainable innovation.Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, shares how the province is positioning itself as a global hub for data infrastructure through initiatives like the Wonder Valley project, which aims to build the largest data center installation on the planet. Doug Beach, Chair of Eavor Technologies, discusses the role of advanced geothermal energy in creating a cleaner, more reliable energy grid. Together, they illuminate Canada's unique potential to combine abundant natural resources, cutting-edge technologies, and bold innovation strategies to power the next generation of intelligence.Discover how startups, policymakers, and industry leaders are coming together to transform Canada into a global leader in the data economy, while balancing energy demands with sustainability. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the opportunities shaping our nation's future.
On June 25, 2020, a 56-year-old named James Escalante, who had Native American heritage and was also known by his nickname, Blackhawk, left his home in Wonder Valley, California on his mountain bike James lived with a girlfriend, Sherry, and she told law enforcement that he left the home that day to head down the road about 10 minutes from their place to help a friend of theirs named Dee whose car had gotten stuck in sugar sand, which is almost like dry desert quicksand. It’s hot out there; the average temperature for that part of the desert in July and August is 89 degrees and highs regularly top out over 100, or even 105. And out there in the desert it’s dry heat so it feels like you’re baking in an oven. It happens every year - hikers go missing or people just wander off and get lost and don’t come back. But the terrain also means that when people do go missing under mysterious circumstances it can be easier for local law enforcement to write it off as just an accident. Now supposedly the friend, Dee, had been out looking for rocks near Highway 62 and Shelton Road east of Twentynine Palms. And James had lived in that desert for a long time, and knew the area well. So the plan was for James to meet her at a specific intersection to rescue her. But once he got out there, according to Sherry, he couldn’t find Dee. So James called Sherry on his cell phone to figure out what was going on. At that point, Sherry called Dee on a three way call, and James told Dee to honk her horn so that he could find her. He seemed to think he could hear her, so he hung up. But he never got to Dee’s car. And no one ever saw James Escalante alive again. If you have a case you’d like Catherine Townsend to look into, you can reach out to us at our Hell and Gone Murder Line at 678-744-6145. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Paul sits down with Kevin Bone, co-owner of The Palms, a quirky and artistic desert destination in Wonder Valley, CA.. Kevin shares the fascinating journey that brought him and his wife, Laura, to this remote haven, about 15 miles east of Twentynine Palms off Hwy 62. From its origins tied to the Homestead Act of the 1950's to its transformation into a vibrant hub for music, art, and community, The Palms has become a beloved gathering place. Learn about its rich history, including Laura's band, The Sibleys, their connection to a German biker group, and how Ben Vaughn's annual music festival put The Palms on the map. Discover the eclectic mix that makes The Palms so special: a bookstore filled with rare finds, Laura's celebrated vegan cuisine, open mic nights, experimental festivals, and even an old guillotine that adds to the venue's charm. Kevin also shares his vision for maintaining the intimacy and affordability of The Palms, ensuring it remains a welcoming retreat for locals and travelers alike. Whether it's music/theater, homemade food, or a sense of community, The Palms offers something truly unforgettable. Tune in for the full story behind this desert gem! Watch the full episode HERE What you'll learn in this episode: 0:00 Welcome to the show and introduction of our guest: Kevin Bone of The Palms 0:43 The Palms is located in the middle of nowhere known as “Wonder Valley” 1:39 Kevin Bone tells us the story of how he ended up at The Palms 2:31 The history of The Palms started with Kevin's now wife as a teenage girl. 3:31 A guillotine, a bus and amazing art are all part of The Palms and come with a story 4:12 We learn about Kevin's wife, Laura's, band, “The Sibleys” and a German Biker Tour Group that would visit The Palms a couple times a year to listen to them 6:06 An annual music festival at The Palms put on by Ben Vaughn 6:58 Find out how the Homestead Act of the 50s brought homesteaders to the area near The Palms 8:11 Wonderland Books is also a part of The Palms and is a bookstore with an eclectic mix of books and music 9:05 Laura is also a chef and makes a vegan burger that people rave about 10:13 How The Palms markets Laura's Five-Courser Vegan meals and the sense of community that The Palms has that keeps people coming back 12:31 The prices at The Palms and the goal to keep everything affordable, making it a community for locals 14:59 Music festivals at The Palms like the High Desert Hukilau Music Festival and what an Experimental Festival is 17:05 Movies have also been filmed at The Palms 18:30 The future of The Palms and the desire to keep it as special and as intimate as it is now 21:52 An old bus, a guillotine, and an old skateboard ramp that makes the stage are nostalgic items found at The Palms 23:19 Open Mic nights, the music booked at The Palms, how Coachella is connected, and how theater, comedy and literary are all part of the line up at The Palms 27:53 How to get to The Palms 29:14 A bison with planets on it make up the sign for The Palms 31:08 Kevin and Laura's wedding was held at The Palms and hosted by the community they have built through this special venue. 32:09 A special thank you to our sponsor: Opus Escrow Related Episodes: Music, History & Magic: The Story of Tiny Porch Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch Wings, Wrenches and Wisecracks with Tom McClain and Hangar Comedy Sage Brews- A Female Owned Organic Brewery The Palms Bar & Restaurant: The Palms Mailing Address: 83131 Amboy Rd. Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Phone Number: 760-361-2810 Email: thepalms@dslextreme.com Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS ESCROW! On the Road with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Opus Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures On the Road can provide listeners with the best possible episodes.
Kevin O'Leary - the TV star otherwise known as "Mr. Wonderful" - says he's bringing a $70 billion data centre to northern Alberta. Premier Danielle Smith is over the moon, celebrating what would be the largest real estate investment in the province's history. But critics say there's no chance the Wonder Valley project will ever materialize. 1:55 | Max Fawcett, lead columnist at Canada's National Observer, tells us why he's not sold on Kevin O'Leary's $70B plan. READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/10/opinion/kevin-oleary-playing-alberta-70-billion-fool 33:45 | Max gives us his take Luigi Mangione (allegedly) murdering UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, and what it says about the healthcare conversation in the United States. 51:09 | Jasper's chilliest season often delivers the warmest memories! We highlight holiday favourites waiting for you and your loved ones in Jasper National Park in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. CHECK OUT THE JASPER PONY EXPRESS: https://www.jasper.travel/ponyexpress/ 54:00 | How serious is President-Elect Trump about Canada as the "51st state"? 1:08:45 | We ask Max what he makes of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's GST holiday, and the ensuing division between the PMO and Minister Chrystia Freeland. 1:14:30 | Does the fall of Bashar al-Assad mean peace for Syria? Experts say not necessarily. Max tells us what he's keeping an eye on. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
Ivy Pochoda is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Wonder Valley, Visitation Street, and These Women, a The New York Times best thriller of 2020. These Women was a finalist for The Los Angeles Times Book Prize, The Edgar Award, California Book Award, The Macavity Award, and the International Thriller Writers Award. Wonder Valley won the 2018 Strand Critics Award for Best Novel and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and France's Le Grand Prix de Litterature Americaine. Visitation Street won the Prix Page America in France. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times and The Los Angeles Review of Books. She teaches creative writing at the Studio 526 Skid Row. Ivy's latest novel, Sing Her Down, was nominated for a Los Angeles Times Book Prize. (This show was recorded prior to the awards on Friday April 19. Fingers crossed that Sing Her Down is a winner.) Prior conversations with Ivy can be found by searching this website. Ivy joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about Sing Her Down, which was written during the pandemic, multiple POV characters, setting, twists, keeping track, prologues, and so much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. Support the show by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. You'll support independent bookstores and our show by purchasing through the store. Finally, on Spotify listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on April 3, 2024) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)
Join us in a deep study with Pastor Nick and Nathan from Set Free Church, as they return to our podcast with a treasure trove of stories that are sure to touch your heart. In their warm company, we traverse the desert of Wonder Valley where Set Free Church has taken root, and we discuss the adventure of their new ranch ministry. Through their eyes, the contrasting landscapes of Needles and 29 Palms come alive, revealing the diverse challenges and blessings they encounter as they spread faith across these communities.Dive into the profound depths of sanctification, a transformative journey that aligns us, the broken, with our divine destiny. The upcoming chats promise a thoughtful reflection on being set apart—a path tread by Jesus and his disciples, as we uncover in John 17. Furthermore, we explore the beautiful metamorphosis that occurs when one is 'born again,' as the glory of Christ within us transforms our essence in the eyes of God. Our conversation will discuss the symbolism found in the ancient consecration rituals and the powerful relevance it holds for believers today.This episode places special emphasis on the sacred art of divine listening, urging us to seek the stillness where God's voice should guide us. We unravel the layers of prayer, not as a wishlist to the heavens, but as a submission to His will, a lesson Jesus himself modeled. Tune in as we tease the threads of sanctification that we'll unravel further in our next episode, continuing this enriching expedition towards a life dedicated to God's purpose. Join Pastor Nick, Nathan, and myself for a discussion that promises nourishment for your soul and a lantern for the path we walk.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealBibleStoriesNotes: https://sermons.church/archives?church=PalmsBaptistBibleStudy&id=126Website: https://real-bible-stories.square.siteCheck us out on these Streaming Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1912582/share
In this episode I seit down with Author William Hillyard, author of " Welcome To Womder Valley - Ruin And Redemption In An American Galapagos"
Gregg Louis received a Master's of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2009. His work has been featured in exhibitions around the world, including Nohra Haime Gallery in New York; NH Galería in Cartagena; Hverfisgalleri in Reykjavik; The World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis; Postmasters Gallery in New York; Galerist in Istanbul; Frieze London; Vienna Contemporary; and Art Bogotá. In 2009, Louis was an artist-in-residence at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. The New York Times, The Wall St Journal, and Sculpture Magazine have all covered his work. Louis currently lives and works in Saint Louis, and is represented by Nohra Haime Gallery in New York City. Fires in the Sky, 2023 Summer Nights, 2023 Midnight in Wonder Valley, Deep Sky & Like a Moth Drawn to a Flame, 2023
Hosts Denise Dente and Jessica Quick of Buzz Beaute are joined by Jay and Alison Carroll, the Founders of Wonder Valley. They discuss the origin of Wonder Valley, the role that olive oil plays in their products, and how they built Wonder Valley into a lifestyle brand. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ivy Pochoda is the author of the novel Sing Her Down, available from MCD Books. Pochoda's other books include the acclaimed novels Wonder Valley, Visitation Street, and These Women. She won the 2018 Strand Critics Award for Best Novel and the Prix Page/America in France, and has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Edgar Award, the Macavity Award, and the International Thriller Writers Award. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times, among other publications. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Suzanne (Suziey) Block was born in Fenton, Michigan. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she studied film/video production and theater. Suziey made her film debut in a small scene in Michael Bay's The Island before moving to Los Angeles, California. This Scream Queen steals the show in Horror in the High Desert, Horror in the High Desert 2: Minerva, Entrance, Wonder Valley and more . . . https://www.instagram.com/suzieyblock/
Alicia talks to a well-organized group of desert denizens who are working together to stop an inappropriate development from destroying their way of life, and the desert environment they cherish. For more information, or to tell California's San Bernardino County to insist on a full environmental review of the project, see stopwonderinn.org Extra thanks to Lucas Basulto of NPCA and Saving Slowpoke, and to the wonderful Lisa M. for reading samples from the writing of Helen Bagley. Watch this site for news of Lisa's performance in March.Support us!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/patreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Green Life is brought to you by Namawell, the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the mist amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicer at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off! Have you ever imagined growing your own food in days, on your kitchen counter? Not only is it possible , but it is something you SHOULD do for your health! We discuss the magic of sprouting with Doug Evans and his journey from a genetic predisposition to sickness, to finding a way of eating and living that promotes not only health but food security . We will dive into the magic of sprouting with one and only Doug Evans. About Doug Doug is an early pioneer in the health food movement. After losing his mother to cancer and his father to heart disease and watching his brother suffer through diabetes and three strokes, he invested in and co-founded Organic Avenue. Organic Avenue was the one the first organic cold-pressed juice and raw food retailer in the United States. He was the inventor and founder of Juicero, the first at-home cold-pressed juicing system. In a 3 year period, Doug led the company from conception to production launch and sold over 1 million Juicero PacksDoug has been an avid sprouter for over 20 years and wrote ‘The Sprout Book' to help create a movement around growing your own food.Doug lived off the water grid and food grid on his land with private hot springs east of Joshua Tree, California at Wonder Valley and now lived with his little family on a beautiful ranch; still sprouting and loving life! Get his book and sign up for updates on his work: The Sprout Book Doug is very active on Instagram and Tik Tok, so follow him to stay up to date!
Bob, Chuk and Mike, desert life out in Joshua Tree, Wonder Valley, heat waves suck, Xanax and barbiturate breakdown, treating the psychotics, rehabilitation facilities and red tape, Bob's work with Eric Garcetti, McCabes guitar shop, Angels in Bobs life, the homeless life
How will the CDC change to prevent future public health crises? And how is the U.S. addressing monkeypox outbreaks and vaccine availability? The LA Times' Melody Gutierrez grew up in a 700-square foot homestead in Wonder Valley. She just visited the now-abandoned and dilapidated structure for the first time in 25 years. Critics review new movies: “Beast,” “Spin Me Round,” “The Immaculate Room,” and “The Territory.” Putting together appetizers is a great way to use pantry ingredients and clean up the condiments cluttering the fridge, including hot sauces, pastes, pickles, and more.
Howdy, Eavesdroppers! This episode we look at Hollywood crimes and misdemeanors involving celebs you know and celebs you might not know, starting with Geordie's take on the hoo-ha around US chiseled-jawed actor Armie Hammer. It all began with a woman called Erica Lloyd ,who went on a road trip to Joshua Tree in June 2020 – she was never seen alive again. In 2021, hikers found human remains in a place called Wonder Valley, east of Joshua Tree. And somehow, Armie Hammer became a suspect in these possible murders. But this is just the tip of the iceberg in what has become a story of intrigue, sexual peccadillos, a shady family tree and a series of disturbing yet unrevealing Instagram posts suggesting that Armie has been involved in all sorts of dodgy biz plus accusations of rape, abuse and more... Like is he a cannibal? Did he really want to barbecue his girlfriend's ribs? Will he ever work in Hollywood again? Listen in to hear the twists and turns in this strange case! Michelle then goes on to talk about two Hollywood misdemeanours that set the Twitter-verse and beyond on fire when they happened… Do you remember when Winona Ryder got caught nicking stuff from Saks Fifth Avenue? If you don't, just tune in because PEOPLE, we've got the lowdown… followed by the tee on Mel Gibson, who got drunk, drove a car and said some terrible things about Jewish people that landed him in hot water! Find out what he said, how Winona Ryder is involved in all this and why Ricky Gervais asked him what Sugar Tits means… It's all here! SPOILER ALERT: Now, if you've not watched Picnic at Hanging Rock after Geordie's wonderful story last week, just know that there's a SPOILER in this week's episode… so, you've been warned! We hope you enjoy this week's episode – and wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'! *Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever, soooooorrrrrryyyyyyyy Get in touch with your stories and listen, like, subscribe, share etc… Or email us at hello@eavesdroppinpodcast.com Listen here: www.eavesdroppinpodcast.com Or here: https://podfollow.com/1539144364 WE ARE NOW ON PATREON :) Want to show your favourite podcast some love by throwing a coin into the tip jar? You can support Eavesdroppin' over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eavesdroppin EAVESDROPPIN' ON SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/show/3BKt2Oy4zfPCxI7LDOQLN4 APPLE PODCASTS : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/eavesdroppin/id1539144364 GOOGLE PODCASTS : https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2VhdmVzZHJvcHBpbi9mZWVkLnhtbA?hl=en YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcuzv-EXizUo4emmt9Pgfw Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eavesdroppinpodcast Or wherever you normally listen… #armiehammer #houseofeffie #winonaryder #melgibson #hollywoodcrimes #crime #reallife #winonarydershoplifting #antisemitic #armiehammercrime #truecrime #hollywoodcrime #conspiracy #deuxmoi #podcast #comedy #comedypodcast #truestories #truelife #storytellingpodcast #eavesdroppin #eavesdroppinpodcast SHOW LINKS Read the Youtube comment we talked about from the What Happens to our Bodies When We Die episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTnajclZa50 The explosive Vanity Fair article on the rise and fall of Armie Hammer: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayal More on the Armie Hammer cannibalism stuff: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/armie-hammer-cannibalism-abuse-controversy/ More controversial shit on Armie Hammer: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/armie-hammers-most-controversial-moments-over-the-years/ More on Effie and Armie Hammer: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2127522/who-is-effie-armie-hammer/ Armie Hammer accused of rape and assault: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/armie-hammer-rape-effie-allegations The story that broke Mel Gibson: https://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/exclusive-mel-gibson-busted-for-dui/ Remember when Mel Gibson got pulled over for crazy driving and then lost his sh*t? Read all about it here: https://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-anti-semitic-tirade-alleged-cover-up/ Do you remember when Winona Ryder said Mel Gibson asked if she was an Oven Dodger? Read all about it here: https://nypost.com/2020/06/23/mel-gibson-responds-to-winona-ryders-oven-dodger-accusations/ What does Oven Dodger even mean? https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/11944647/mel-gibson-oven-dodger-holocaust-gas-chambers/ The video of Ricky Gervais whispering to Mel Gibson can be seen at this article: https://www.etonline.com/news/179697_ricky_gervais_whispers_mel_gibson_golden_globes_sugar_tits
Tonight we are joined by Kid Congo Powers, legendary guitarist from the Golden Age of The Cramps, The Gun Club, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and his longtime band Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds. We talk about his new home in the Tucson desert, his 14-minute desert-groove "He Walked In" from 2021, and the importance of Magick & Alchemy. ALSO: Desert Oracle Radio live in Wonder Valley, with Ken Layne and RedBlueBlackSilver. You can pre-order Kid Congo Powers' new memoir, Some New Kind of Kick, which is due out in October. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26080998 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hörspiel nach dem gleichnamigen Roman von Ivy Pochoda. Teil Zwei: Ein nackter Mann joggt in der morgendlichen Rushhour die Freeways von LA entlang, eskortiert von Polizeiautos und einem Hubschrauber. Ein Anwalt steigt aus seinem Auto und rennt ihm hinterher. Er tut dies reflexhaft, ohne lange zu überlegen. In der Schlange der Zeugen sitzt ein, soeben aus dem Gefängnis entlassener, jugendlicher Kleinkrimineller in geklautem Fahrzeug und schwitzt Blut und Wasser. Soweit die filmreife Eröffnungsszene. „Wonder Valley“ ist eine Geschichte über Outlaws und Sinnsuchende: da ist die junge Frau, die sich in eine Aussteiger-Farm in der Wüste flüchtet, der Familienvater, der in seinem Luxus-Leben keine Erfüllung mehr findet - sie alle geraten nacheinander ins Visier der jungen Autorin, die ein wahrhaft schonungsloses Bild der amerikanischen Gesellschaft zeichnet. Dabei spielt es keine Rolle, um es sich um den Glamour in den Vororten oder die Elendsviertel handelt – es ist die Präzision, der Blick fürs Detail, die Gnadenlosigkeit der Diktion, die diesen Roman auszeichnen. Fünf Einzelschicksale, fünf Biografien, die sich berühren, auseinanderdriften, wieder zusammenkommen, untrennbar miteinander verbunden sind. Alle auf der Flucht. Alle voller Sehnsucht. Alle auf der Suche nach dem einen Ort, an dem sie sein sollten, weil sie dort nicht hingehören, wo sie gerade sind. Ivy Pochoda, geboren 1977, geboren in Brooklyn, studierte in Harvard und war einige Zeit professionelle Squash-Spielerin. Aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Sabine Roth und Rudolf Hermstein. Mit: Ole Lagerpusch (Tony), Emma Bading (Britt), Oscar Hoppe (James), Leon Blaschke (Owen), Tilo Werner (Patrick, Jemand 1, Typ 1), Angelika Richter (Grace), Marion Gretchen Schmitz (Stephanie), Hannah Dalmeyer (Danielle), Robert Gallinowski (Blake), Lars Rudolph (Sam), Stefan Haschke (Ren, Hatchback), Bettina Stucky (Laila), Merlin Sandmeyer (Puppet, Jemand 2, Farmer), Marek Harloff (Darrell), Eva Maria Nikolaus (Anushna, Girl 2), Eva Bühnen (Lea, Radiostimme), Levin Liam (Gideon, Typ), Gabriel Munoz Munoz (Hispano, Santiago, Laptopstimme, Jemand 3), Julian Greis (Cop 1, Cop, Officer), Lisa Hagmeister (Barfrau, Frau, Praktikantin), Konstantin Graudus (Cop Addison, Typ 2), Jara Bihler (Cassy, Girl 1), Achim Buch (Pilot, Älterer, Frau Officer). Technische Realisation: Christian Alpen und Angelika Körber. Regieassistenz: Anne Abendroth. Bearbeitung und Regie: Matthias Kapohl. Redaktion: Susanne Hoffmann. Produktion: NDR 2022. Verfügbar bis 05.05.2023. https://ndr.de/radiokunst
Hörspiel nach dem gleichnamigen Roman von Ivy Pochoda. Teil Eins: Ein nackter Mann joggt in der morgendlichen Rushhour die Freeways von LA entlang, eskortiert von Polizeiautos und einem Hubschrauber. Ein Anwalt steigt aus seinem Auto und rennt ihm hinterher. Er tut dies reflexhaft, ohne lange zu überlegen. In der Schlange der Zeugen sitzt ein, soeben aus dem Gefängnis entlassener, jugendlicher Kleinkrimineller in geklautem Fahrzeug und schwitzt Blut und Wasser. Soweit die filmreife Eröffnungsszene. „Wonder Valley“ ist eine Geschichte über Outlaws und Sinnsuchende: da ist die junge Frau, die sich in eine Aussteiger-Farm in der Wüste flüchtet, der Familienvater, der in seinem Luxus-Leben keine Erfüllung mehr findet - sie alle geraten nacheinander ins Visier der jungen Autorin, die ein wahrhaft schonungsloses Bild der amerikanischen Gesellschaft zeichnet. Dabei spielt es keine Rolle, um es sich um den Glamour in den Vororten oder die Elendsviertel handelt – es ist die Präzision, der Blick fürs Detail, die Gnadenlosigkeit der Diktion, die diesen Roman auszeichnen. Fünf Einzelschicksale, fünf Biografien, die sich berühren, auseinanderdriften, wieder zusammenkommen, untrennbar miteinander verbunden sind. Alle auf der Flucht. Alle voller Sehnsucht. Alle auf der Suche nach dem einen Ort, an dem sie sein sollten, weil sie dort nicht hingehören, wo sie gerade sind. Ivy Pochoda, geboren 1977, geboren in Brooklyn, studierte in Harvard und war einige Zeit professionelle Squash-Spielerin. Aus dem amerikanischen Englisch von Sabine Roth und Rudolf Hermstein. Mit: Ole Lagerpusch (Tony), Emma Bading (Britt), Oscar Hoppe (James), Leon Blaschke (Owen), Tilo Werner (Patrick, Jemand 1, Typ 1), Angelika Richter (Grace), Marion Gretchen Schmitz (Stephanie), Hannah Dalmeyer (Danielle), Robert Gallinowski (Blake), Lars Rudolph (Sam), Stefan Haschke (Ren, Hatchback), Bettina Stucky (Laila), Merlin Sandmeyer (Puppet, Jemand 2, Farmer), Marek Harloff (Darrell), Eva Maria Nikolaus (Anushna, Girl 2), Eva Bühnen (Lea, Radiostimme), Levin Liam (Gideon, Typ), Gabriel Munoz Munoz (Hispano, Santiago, Laptopstimme, Jemand 3), Julian Greis (Cop 1, Cop, Officer), Lisa Hagmeister (Barfrau, Frau, Praktikantin), Konstantin Graudus (Cop Addison, Typ 2), Jara Bihler (Cassy, Girl 1), Achim Buch (Pilot, Älterer, Frau Officer). Technische Realisation: Christian Alpen und Angelika Körber. Regieassistenz: Anne Abendroth. Bearbeitung und Regie: Matthias Kapohl. Redaktion: Susanne Hoffmann. Produktion: NDR 2022. Verfügbar bis 05.05.2023. https://ndr.de/radiokunst
We are back with a new episode, all about the wonders of the High Desert, and the various aerial portents we call Wonders in the Sky. PLUS: If you're near Wonder Valley tonight, come on by The Palms on Amboy Road, where we are doing a rare live event with RedBlueBlackSilver, 10 p.m. on the outdoor stage, under the stars and whatever else might pass overhead. Thanks to everybody who supports this show on Patreon! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26080998 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary takes your calls and talks with us about local development in Wonder Valley and Morongo Valley, as well as short-term vacation rentals, and the surge of new residents in our area.
Husband-wife duo and founders of Wonder Valley dive into the conception of their multi-use and endlessly beneficial olive oil brand and offer a few wise words to aspiring entrepreneurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recorded on January 16, 2022 Book Talk starts at 35:55 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here. Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended. Stay tuned till the end of the podcast to find out if you've won a prize, and thanks to everyone who participated! Do you have all kinds of mini-skeins but don't know what to do with them? Join our Spring Mini-Skeins KAL! We already have a bundle full of pattern ideas, and if I know this group, many more will be added. The KAL will run February 1-May 1, 2022 - check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. The 2022 2KLC Swap is on! Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread). Upcoming events: March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb has finished: Multnomah Falls hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway Frohlocke Hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Rastita in the Archangel colorway Nagare by Natsuko Iida, using Valley Yarns Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway Murphy Bay Hat by Jenny Weibe, using Malabrigo Rios in the Pines colorway Tracie has finished: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman in 3 colors of Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock (Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters) and Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in Ecru My first combo spin! I used 5 braids of fiber and then I double-plied them. Very excited to see how much I have and plan a project (hopefully a sweater)! Barb is working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway And has cast on: Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways Tracie has cast on: Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay And is working on: Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway BOOKS Barb read: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation by Dennis L. Breo, and William J. Martin - 4 stars. (1st published in 1993) Dr. Rick Will See You Now by Dr. Rick - 4 stars The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan - 5 stars I Invited Her In by Adele Parks - 4 stars Tracie read Afraid of the Dark: The True Story of a Reckless Husband, His Stunning Wife, and the Murder That Shattered a Family by Tom Henderson - 3.5 stars The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg - 4 stars Wonder Valley by Ivy Pachoda - 3 stars 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3.5 stars
In Episode #179 I sit down with Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of The Sprout Book, to chat about his journey in business - specifically his time building Organic Avenue and the highly publicised Silicon Valley start-up Juicero. Doug is a close friend, with a heart of gold. Easily one of my favourite conversations on this show to date. I hope you enjoy it. We cover: - What led Doug to his current home in the Mojave desert - Doug's discovery of the Wonder Valley hot springs - Doug's first business Organic Avenue - Discovering cold-pressed juices - Pasteurisation of juices - Doug's family health issues and his diet prior to going vegan - What led Doug to going raw vegan - Starbucks interest in buying Organic Avenue - How Doug invented the Juicero juicer - Finding investors for the Juicero - The process of building the company with food scientists and engineers, etc. - The main challenges for the company as it grew - What led to the demise of Juicero - Doug's interview with Vice - How Doug found his passion for sprouts And more Resources: Connect with Doug on Instagram Sign up to Doug's newsletter for ongoing information about Sprouts Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. It's also helpful to subscribe on Apple Podcast app and/or follow on the Spotify Podcast app. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my FREE two week meal plan Download my FREE blood test and supplement guides here
In Episode #179 I sit down with Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of The Sprout Book, to chat about his journey in business - specifically his time building Organic Avenue and the highly publicised Silicon Valley start-up Juicero. Doug is a close friend, with a heart of gold. Easily one of my favourite conversations on this show to date.I hope you enjoy it.We cover:- What led Doug to his current home in the Mojave desert- Doug's discovery of the Wonder Valley hot springs- Doug's first business Organic Avenue- Discovering cold-pressed juices- Pasteurisation of juices- Doug's family health issues and his diet prior to going vegan- What led Doug to going raw vegan- Starbucks interest in buying Organic Avenue- How Doug invented the Juicero juicer- Finding investors for the Juicero- The process of building the company with food scientists and engineers, etc.- The main challenges for the company as it grew- What led to the demise of Juicero- Doug's interview with Vice- How Doug found his passion for sproutsAnd moreResources:Connect with Doug on InstagramSign up to Doug's newsletter for ongoing information about SproutsWant to support the show?If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes.It's also helpful to subscribe on Apple Podcast app and/or follow on the Spotify Podcast app.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports PhysiotherapistCreator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsConnect with me on Instagram and TwitterDownload my FREE two week meal planDownload my FREE blood test and supplement guides here
Join Kelli and Anne for their 187th NEW episode! Today is a special show! They decided to check in with 3 previous guests and hear all the exciting things that are happening for them! First they welcome singer/songwriter Shane Stevens. They are so excited for Shane and his HUGE songwriting success with the new hit Fancy Like by Walker Hayes. Hear how they collaborated on this platinum hit with it rocketing to Number 1 on the country and pop charts, going Tik Tok viral and even becoming an Applebees commercial. They chat about how it feels to be at the top of his game and what comes next. Follow Shane on instagram at @ShaneStevensMusic Next they welcome Comedian Jen Kober. They chat about Jen performing on an R Family Vacations trip to Wonder Valley and how much fun they had. Then they talk about her role on the new season of American Horror Story: Double Feature and how the show scares both Jen and Kelli. Finally hear about Jen getting back on the road playing comedy clubs, colleges and gay resorts. Go to www.JenKober.com for future tour dates! Finally they welcome singer/ actress Natalie Joy Johnson. They chat about Natalie's online shows over the past year and a half and the excitement of finally being back performing in a live venue. Hear all about her new residency at the new NYC Club The Q every Saturday at 7pm with Brian Nash and her band. Follow her on Instagram at @njjisrelentless and download her single "Get Into It… Queen” that they play at the end of the show.
Greetings from Wonder Valley in the desert. I recorded this episode while sitting on a porch watching the sun rise in one of my favourite places, you guessed it, the desert. In total Topanga Moon style I had to share my experience from my solo adventure to the desert and share how my soul felt returning to this special place. This time I stayed in 29 palms at a classic homestead with a cowboy tub. The cowboy tub was filled with natural hot spring water that runs to the area so it was a truly nourishing experience. I pretty much stayed in that tub the entire trip, drinking wine, listening to country tunes and watching the stars - pure bliss. I also share about my sister's gorgeous California wedding, the experiences we had and most importantly the lessons I learned about real alchemy. This episode is equal parts travel tales and soulful observations about the universe. Grab your favourite beverage and join me by the cowboy tub in Wonder Valley!airbnb rental: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/43507135?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e7771b47-fce5-4be3-849f-1e56c1c39881Summer meditations 50% off until the fall equinox! https://www.topangamoon.com/shop/summer-meditations-new-moon-sunrise-and-moonlight-manifestationSend a note, have a cool alien story or have a podcast guest idea I would love to hear from you! ana@topangamoon.com @topanga_moon
Laurel Seidl's first experience with desert was hitch hiking from Carson City to Las Vegas in 1966. In this episode we learn Laurel has quite a bit of hitch hiking experience. Laurel moved to the desert in 1982. Her parents lived in a homestead cabin on property at the edge of Twentynine Palms, near Wonder Valley. Laurel and her future husband at the time decided they would purchase a piece of desert property in the same area – ten acres off Amboy Road - as a wedding gift to themselves. It wasn't until they came to Twentynine Palms for their wedding that Laurel learned her parents' property was up for sale. She and her new husband bought it. The property has been a farm, where Laurel and her husband raised rabbits commercially, as well as housing goats, livestock, chickens, geese, ducks, cats and dogs. After a few years, a rabbit disease made its way through the rabbit sheds, then an earthquake came and Laurel decided the animals weren't doing well, so her husband picked up gun smithing for the local Sheriffs and California Highway Patrol officers. Laurel held a number of jobs in the area: as a cook on the base and local nursing home, school bus driver, and bartender. After a few years of this, Laurel found her health was declining and she was no longer able to work. This is when she decided to return to her art. Laurel painted saw blades, feathers, rocks, spoons… none of which had a desert theme. She felt there were plenty of other artists in the desert that were doing that well. She says, “They could even paint the air pink.” Laurel became a member of a local gallery, but because her work did not depict desert scenes for tourists, her work was not shown. Looking starting thinking about the buildings on her own property and hired a cowboy who was renting a trailer on her property to start making the buildings into art galleries and after 18 months, Laurel had her first gallery room. Laurel suggested a gentlemen who'd helped with the construction – and created art – be the first show at the gallery. Eventually, Laurel started asking artists if they'd like to have a show and many were surprised to learn there would be no gallery fee or commission on their work. Laurel had only three requirements of the artists: advertise the show, furnish food for the opening reception and gallery sit on the weekends. These days, there are only two requirements: the artist's do their own advertisement and furnish the food – Laurel sits the gallery, welcoming visitors and talking with them about the artists and their work. The gallery has also had its share of mentions as ‘odd' places to visit in California – most of the time Laurel discovers this by word of mouth or by talking with visitors, as she does not have a computer or cell phone. We also learn the inspiration behind the actual glass outhouses – there are now two. In addition to showing the work of artists from the Morongo Basin, work has been shown from artists as far away as Chicago and Kentucky. Prior to beginning the renovation and creation of the new gallery rooms, the list of artists booked to show in the space ran all the way to 2024. After a messy encounter with someone she'd hired to do the concrete work for the new galleries, Laurel found herself deep in a financial pit and ended up taking a loan and using a credit card to get the galleries completed. Laurel makes it clear, "The gallery is not a non-profit, nor is it 'for profit'. If after hearing Laurel's story, you are so moved, please go to the fundraiser on Go Fund me and make a donation. Here is the link: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-arts-alive-in-wonder-valley Join eight artists alongside Laurel and Frank as the new galleries open on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m.
California's Wonder Valley is arid and sparsely populated, where property values have jumped close to 20% in the last year, according to an estimate by Zillow. The typical home price is now close to $180,000. That’s a far cry from LA County’s sizzling real estate market, where the median home price is more than $700,000, according to the financial services company CoreLogic. But people who have lived here for decades are wondering what all this change might mean for them.
Today we help build a motel in the middle of the desert and then we enter the realm of Digimon! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Links: EP 300 - The Dimensional Merge: Is Fiction Invading Our World? https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=chris+chan THE SAGA CONTINUES: HERE’S WHAT’S NEW IN THE ONGOING ARMIE HAMMER SCANDAL https://graziamagazine.com/articles/armie-hammer-story/?utm_source=knewz IN THE CLEAR Armie Hammer NOT a suspect in Wonder Valley death investigation after human remains are found despite new online rumors https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2295179/armie-hammer-not-suspect-wonder-valley-death-investigation/?utm_source=knewz Timothee Chalamet Reteaming With Call Me By Your Name Director For A Cannibal Movie https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2562093/timothee-chalamet-reteaming-with-call-me-by-your-name-director-for-a-cannibal-movie Yes, There’s a Safe Way to Have a Cannibalism Fetish. The Armie Hammer Story’s Not It https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a35447828/armie-hammer-bdsm-fetish-educator/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowTWCOS&src=socialflowTW Project Digiclipse https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786483 Digimon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digimon TIL about Project Digiclipse, an online cult that believed Digimon were real https://www.reddit.com/r/digimon/comments/fi8w20/til_about_project_digiclipse_an_online_cult_that/ I don't know where else to turn https://www.angelfire.com/planet/saturnchan/showthread.php.htm CollarMe and Digiclipse https://www.somethingawful.com/weekend-web/collarme-digiclipse/4/ ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Dr. Huxxxtable Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ Stewart Meatball Hood River http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2021
Ivy Pochoda is the author of The Art of Disappearing, Visitation Street - a Guardian and Amazon best book of 2013 - and Wonder Valley, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist and a winner of the Strand Critics Circle Award. For many years she was a world-ranked squash player. She teaches creative writing at the Lamp Arts Studio in Skid Row. Ivy grew up in Brooklyn, NY and currently lives in West Adams, Los Angeles. Her latest novel is These Women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jeff Hafler, hair stylist and owner of The Beauty Bubble Hair Salon and Museum in Wonder Valley, California, talks to interviewer Candacy Taylor about how much he loves his job, how beauty salons function as impromptu community centers, and why customers confide in their stylists. He talks about his pride in working in the service industry and explains why having a vocation is often a better guarantee of employment than a college degree.
Jeff Hafler, hair stylist and owner of The Beauty Bubble Hair Salon and Museum in Wonder Valley, California, talks to interviewer Candacy Taylor about how much he loves his job, how beauty salons function as impromptu community centers, and why customers confide in their stylists. He talks about his pride in working in the service industry and explains why having a vocation is often a better guarantee of employment than a college degree.
So the final episode of this series covers our process navigating the legalities of owning an historic Jack Rabbit recreational cabin the Morongo Valley Basin. As a brief overview of what Jack Rabbit Cabins are and their history I will reference the Jack Rabbit Homestead Audio Project:BEYOND THE PROLIFERATION of big box chains, car dealerships, fast food joints, and the nameless sprawl located along California State Highway 62 the desert opens up. Out there, where signs of familiar habitation seem to fade from view, a variance appears in the landscape in the form of small, dusty cabins—mostly abandoned and scattered across the landscape. The majority of the existing shacks, historically found throughout the larger region known as the Morongo Basin, lie east of Twentynine Palms in outlying Wonder Valley. The curious presence of these structures indicates that you are entering one of the remaining communities of “jackrabbit homesteads” left in the American West. The mostly derelict structures located among the occasional inhabited ones are the remaining physical evidence of former occupants who were some of the last to receive land from Uncle Sam for a nominal fee through the Small Tract Act of 1938.While we were aware of the history, we didn’t understand how the county was going to attempt to “upgrade” the housing stock in the valley, specifically targeting Jack Rabbit Cabins with challenging rules and regulations. However, during the process of our build the law changed again and instead of making it more difficult it became easier to transition from a cabin to a Single Family Home and we are in the process of doing so while protecting the historic nature of the cabin.The @afueravidacasita is available for rent for long and short term throughout the year and we expect to keep this magical place as part of our lifestyle for years to come. The desert provided us with so much to reflect and grow while learning from the pace of life seen in the desert seasons.Book the Afuera Vida Casita Airbnb here.ABOUT THE PODCASTRewilding Parenthood is a podcast for families leading bold and courageous lifestyles. Formerly told as an interview based podcast featuring other families, it’s now pivoted to track the journey of @afueravida, a family of four seeking to rewild themselves through experiences. Each week hosts Colin Boyd and Sofi Aldinio check in from a new location, recording from the road in their 1978 German Emergency Vehicle as they travel a circuitous from Maine to Argentina. Along with stories shared they will cover off on a unique topic to inspire, educate and embolden the Rewilding Parenthood Community.Rewilding Parenthood was produced by Afuera Vida and hosted by Colin Boyd & Sofi Aldinio. Follow the journey, and podcast highlights on instagram @afueravida.Editing by Mercedes RivaMusic by Thomas Tyrel and Mercedes Riva
Originally from New Jersey, Melissa Grisi was living in San Francisco and working at Ameoba Records when she got into listening to alt-country. She and her boyfriend - now husband, Ben - were digging the music and history of Gram Parsons. So, before moving back to the east coast in 2002, the pair decided to make a pilgrimage to Joshua Tree - to visit where Gram had partied with the Rolling Stones and would ultimately die, at the Joshua Tree Inn. In this episode, Melissa describes what the area was like in 2002 - an undiscovered, gritty haven with an eclectic mix of artists, criminals, Marines and desert folk. There was a fifteen year journey between Melissa's first trip to this desert in 2002 and making it home in 2015. During that time, there were numerous trips back, including their honeymoon in Wonder Valley. Purchases at the Sky Valley Swap Meet ended up in their Rhode Island backyard, creating their own desert oasis on the east coast and tiring their friends with their constant talk of Joshua Tree. The idea of moving to the desert became a reality on one of those trips when Melissa found a classified ad for a social worker at the local hospital. Melissa eventually landed a therapist job aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Air Ground Combat Center and she and Ben bought a home in Twentynine Palms over the internet, which Ben has renovated to make their desert home, including a pottery studio for Melissa. Coming from a family who values being of service, Melissa just opened her own therapy practice in 29 Palms, Blue Sky Therapy, offering private therapy appointments, trauma informed yoga as well as training and consultation. Blue Sky Therapy Check out Melissa's pottery on Instagram: @wildhopehandmade Melissa's work is also available at Soul Connection in Joshua Tree.
Ivy Pochoda is the author of The Art of Disappearing, Visitation Street, and Wonder Valley, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist and winner of the Strand Critics Award. She lives in Los Angeles. Her latest novel is called These Women. Recommended Books Make Them Cry by Smith Henderson and John Marc Smith The Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth Hand Take Me Apart by Sarah Sligar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We gathered some Wonder Valley characters together, across the road from The Palms, and let the tales loose: military crashes, weird lights, strange residents and interesting ministers. Support the show.
01 George Howell - Host * 02 George Howell - 2 Stories * 03 Laura Berry - 2 Poems * 04 Suzanne Ross - The Goldfish Problem * 05 Susan Rukeyser - Pathological * 06 Cynthia Anderson - Poems from Route * 07 Brenda Littleton - There Is Nothing Else Left * 08 Bonnie Brady - Needing Air * 09 Dawn Davis - Desert Lady Diaries * 10 Randy Smith - Survival * 11 Mike Vail - from The Salvation of El Cajon 12 Marie Bobin - from Station Eleven * 13 George Howell - Outro Part 1 * --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rich-soos/message
14 George Howell - Part 2 • 15 George Howell - Scorpion • 16 Laura Berry - Rugby Ball • 17 Cynthia Anderson - Future Archaeology • 18 Bonnie Brady - Before Us • 19 Marie Bobin - from Station Eleven • 20 Bonnie Brady - Memories • 21 Susan Rukeyser - Desert Mother Hope Pt1 • 22 Susan Rukeyser - Desert Mother Hope Pt2 • 23 George Outro 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rich-soos/message
A native of Wisconsin, Shana Rhodes says she didn’t feel the connection she was hoping for in Portland when she decided to move there. Intrigued by a documentary about dancer Marta Beckett, who landed in the Mojave desert under interesting circumstances and spoke of the wild horses and amazing sunsets, Shana said to herself, "I have to see this place". She packed her camera and paints and drove to the Mojave to see Death Valley for a two week exploration. Like Marta, proprietress of Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley, Shana was immediately taken with the unique beauty and solitude of the desert. Wandering through abandoned homestead cabins in Wonder Valley, she became fascinated with things weathered by the desert. Six months after a third trip to the desert, Shana committed to leaving Portland in six months. Without a job or knowing anyone here, she found a house to rent on Craigslist, moved to the Morongo Basin and was immediately hired on at Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree. Shana continues to serve locals and tourists at Crossroads. She talks about ‘hangry hour’ and how the crew works so well together in a small space with lines waiting out the door during busy season. At the end of her shifts, she loves going home to recharge in the silence, with a good book and her dogs, Billie and Henry nearby. Shana has been painting for 10 years – she uses it as a form of meditation. Only recently she began to share her work publicly through local art exhibitions. Initially, she was reluctant to show her work, feeling perhaps she wasn’t strong enough to take any criticism. As it turns out, her experience was completely the opposite - feeling tremendous support and encouragement from the women in the community and other artists. Shana is also a new first time homeowner and taking in all of the excitement – and responsibility – that comes with that milestone. She even put in her own concrete floors, taking her dad’s advice of, “what ever you can do by yourself, do it.” And now, every time she looks at the floor, she says she feels the satisfaction of having done it herself, in true desert ‘get it done’ fashion. Shana’s advice for folks looking to move to the desert is to be ready to deal with the silence and solitude, which makes you face your fears and hangups and to understand we move with the sun. PHOTO: Carly Valentine - listen to Carly's Desert Lady Diaries episode here.
Heather recalls her first experience with desert was on a road trip with her grandmother and says that wasn't the one that put the desert in her heart. At 14, on a Nile river cruise to Egypt with her mother and grandmother, the desert set her soul alight. Years later, living in Silicon Valley, Heather traveled to LA for work and planned a solo motorcycle trip back through the Mojave, up through Tahoe. She’d camped in Joshua Tree National park overnight, waking up to the sound of coyotes. Heather tells us as she drove out of the park into 29 Palms and heard a voice inside her say, "you’re going to live here someday". Heather bought a property in Wonder Valley and after taking a writing sabbatical at one of her own desert properties, she found a sense of feeling more energetic and creative in the desert, which spurred her to move here full time - that was about a year ago. Heather finds being in tune with nature, the mountains, the sky and the ability to be a bit isolated has been very beneficial for her work. She feels a deep connection to this desert, to the earth and the rock. In this episode Heather tells us about the painting from a friend that helped her extend the threshold of her desert home while working for a company that required extensive and regular global travel. As a futurist and security researcher, Heather studies things that are happening today to predict certain future outcomes. We talk about considering future outcomes that result from present outcomes and making strategic decisions that will lead to more predictable outcomes. Heather's clients include US & UK governments, SWIFT, Disney, IEEE, mid-size companies and start-ups. Her research has been covered in the New York Times, CNN, American Banker, CNBC, Fox and the Atlantic. She is the author of the Cyber Attach Survival Manual, published by Weldon-Owen and is the writer/producer of 14 documentaries and short films about future technology. Her work has won multiple awards from the Association of Professional Futurists. Watch some of Heather's films and learn more about her at her website: www.heathervescent.com Heather on Twitter: @heathervescent Heather on Instagram: heathervescent
Sierra Cox is the co-owner of Wonder Valley Farm, a veteran-owned agritourism business in Gandeeville, West Virginia that concentrates on lavender, bees, and forest botanicals. Sierra and her business partner traded in their uniforms for overalls when they separated from the US Navy and created Wonder Valley Farm. They envisioned bringing some of the West Coast flare they experienced while stationed in California and Washington to their start up agritourism business in West Virginia. Continue reading Episode 46 – What do lavender, honey bees and sailboats have in common? – Wonder Valley Farm at Positively West Virginia.
An independent study project at a local high school fueled Jennifer's passion for photography. Frequent trips to protest and social justice meetings in NYC with her older sister had her snapping photos of the likes of Abbie Hoffman. A gifted musician, Jennifer put her camera down, picked up the alto sax and flute and was playing alongside jazz greats in NYC. While at Leonard Davis Center for Performing Arts, Jennifer met her husband, also a musician. They moved out to Los Angeles, initially staying with family. In this episode, Jennifer describes they racism they faced as a mixed raced couple in search of housing. Eventually, they had three children and Jennifer needed to step away from the music career and rekindled her love of photography. It was something creative she could still do while raising the kids. Sometime in the 1990's, while the kids were in school, Jennifer, a single mom of three, took a day trip out to Joshua Tree. She describes it as a spiritual awakening as she gazed at the beauty and reveled in the silence. She continued to visit, each time a little bit longer, staying at the 29 Palms Inn, among other places. During an Art Tour weekend, Jennifer found herself in Wonder Valley, eventually purchasing a cabin that would be her go-to get-away from LA for nearly 12 years. With the kids out of school and on their own, Jennifer made the decision to move to the desert full-time. Through the connections she made during those 12 years as a part time resident, she is now very involved in the hi-desert art scene, curating shows for the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council, 'Art in Public Places' and the 29 Palms Inn. She is currently putting together a show called 'Deconstruct/Reconstruct' that will open in April 2019 at Gallery 62 in Joshua Tree. Photo: Jennifer Ruggiero - Self Portrait Take a look at some of Jennifer's work on her website or follow one or both of her Instagram accounts: https://jenniferruggiero.zenfolio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_ruggiero_photography/ https://www.instagram.com/wonder_valley_museum_of_art/
Behavioural geneticist Plomin picks apart the idea of nature versus nurture in Blueprint, and novelist Ivy Pochoda explains her latest novel, Wonder Valley
Ivy Pochoda is a novelist and writer, previously a world ranked squash player. Her novel Visitation Street was chosen as an Amazon Best Book of 2013 and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. She has written for a number of outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Los Angeles Review of Books and The Huffington Post. She teaches creative writing at the Lamp Arts Studio in Skid Row, and her latest novel is Wonder Valley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the second episode of the Mood Indigo podcast, Publishing Director Ellah Wakatama Allfrey speaks to Ivy Pochoda, author of the award-winning LA thriller Wonder Valley, about the desert setting of her novel, her characters' search for family and community, and the temptation of running away.
Growing up near Boise, Idaho, Teresa was familiar with the desert. So when a trip brought her out to the Mojave, it was like a homecoming. With a long history of community organizing, it's no surprise Teresa became immersed in the community quickly, helping out at local Community Center events, joining the Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council, writing a column for the local newspaper and creating her own hyper-local paper with her husband Ken: The Wonder Valley Sand Paper, inspired by Harry Oliver's 'The Desert Rat Scrapbook' and the Scarfolk Council. Teresa recently accepted the position of Coordinator at the Wonder Valley Community Center, where new programs have included a discussion with local snake manager Bert Lies, a hike for fulgurites, American Sign Language classes and Artist of the Month exhibitions. Having graduated the the EMT Program at Copper Mountain College, Teresa is also equipped to assist members of her in emergency situations. In this episode, Teresa talks about all of this, as well as her love of Google Maps, which lead to the discovery of some truly intriguing Wonder Valley history: the Full Bloom Love Volcanic Gardens of homesteader, Hazel I. Stiles.
This is the first sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcastcalled The Desert Diaries. This episode is called Welcome to Wonder Valley. In it I share with you the story of how I came to own a homestead cabin in the high desert.
A native New Yorker, Ivy Pochoda has discovered the pull of the desert. After moving to LA, she'd heard folks talk about going to the desert. Eventually she took a trip to Palm Springs and, though nice, wasn't really the experience she was looking for. The second trip she booked a vacation rental 'near Joshua Tree National Park'. After driving for sometime past two entrances to the National Park, Ivy realized the definition of the word 'near' had different meanings to her and the vacation rental owner. Turns out, the reward for all that driving was staying in what's known as The Tile House in Wonder Valley. Growing up in NY, Ivy started playing squash, found she was very good at it and ended up traveling the world to play. When her parents encouraged her to get off the 'road' and find something more stable, Ivy decided on writing. Her publisher parents weren't certain that was the right choice - Ivy has prevailed. Her third novel, 'Wonder Valley', was a Los Angeles Times Book of the Year and her writing has appeared in many publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and The LA Times, just to name a few. Though only featured in three chapters of 'Wonder Valley', we talk about dealing with the reactions of locals, who may feel 'their place' may have been misrepresented in a work of fiction. After watching a film about LA's Skid Row, Ivy decided to get involved with LAMP (Los Angeles Men's Place) Community, teaching creative writing in their arts program. LAMP has since merged with another organization and is now known as The People Concern. Ivy finds herself planning to return to the desert even before the present trip she's on is over. Me thinks she's hooked.
Welcome to episode 246 of Connectivity. Nick and Adam kick things off by talking about Wonder Boy Dragon's Trap for the Switch, Adam then follows up with a little Firewatch talk. Bryan then brings us some news from Stardew Valley. Adam also has found it difficult to spend his eShop voucher, so he also starts to ask for suggestions. This weeks musical selection is the song Mind of Hero from the Wonder Boy Dragons Trap soundtrack. Nintendo World Report is now on Patreon, and high rollers can name their topic for Connectivity, so head over to our Patreon page if you want to support us. Connectivity has joined Twitter, so be sure to follow @ConnectivityNWR to be up to date on any announcements. We are wanting more listener participation, so feel free to ask questions, they may show up in the show! Please send in some hard-hitting questions for the Connectivity gang to ponder over: the address is connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com
Sarah Goodyear: Under the Influence - The Wonder Valley Desert of Gram Parsons by Off Assignment
Jasmine is a desert native - born in Indio and raised in Wonder Valley. With neighbors far apart, Jasmine grew up playing in the desert with her sisters, finding abandoned homesteads and playing hopscotch on their concrete pads. With a high school graduating class of just over 100, Jasmine credits social media with her ability to track down or stay in touch with some of her fellow classmates who floated in and out of the school due to a parent in the military. In this episode, Jasmine talks about the many changes she has seen growing up here, from a growth in population, to road improvements and retail offerings. Jasmine says there were times growing up when she wished she lived in an area with more 'fun', but looks back now, grateful her parents chose to make their family home in Wonder Valley, instead of Orange County. An admittedly shy kid, Jasmine speaks about following her sister into community theater and how she feels it has changed her. Jasmine is active in theaters in the Hi-Desert and 'down the hill', in Palm Springs. Jasmine on Instagram Jasmine on Twitter Palm Canyon Theatre Black Mirror on Netflix
Authors Ivy Pochoda and Galt Niederhoffer join co-hosts Eric Newman and Medaya Ocher to talk about their new noir novels. Pochoda's heralded Wonder Valley weaves a tale of striving, wayward Los Angelenos, from Skid Row through gentrifying neighborhoods and out to a New Age Desert commune; a 21st Century update of the gloom beneath LA's glamour. Niederhoffer's intimate Poison, a harrowing portrait of betrayal, is drawn from the author's own experience (she accused her ex-partner of trying to murder her); which inspires a discussion about “gaslighting,” MeToo, and the need to challenge the underlying logic of patriarchy that informs these treacherous times. Also, author and avid reader Dan Lopez returns to recommend Sadness is a White Bird by Moriel Rothman-Zecher.
Ivy Pochoda is the author of the new book "Wonder Valley." It's "destined to be a classic L.A. novel," according to a review by author Michael Connelly. The book is on the Los Angeles Times "Best Books of 2017" list. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/FrankBuckleyInterviews.
This week, we talk to bestselling film historian Scott Eyman, whose new book, HANK & JIM, is about the 50-year friendship of actors Henry Fonda and James Stewart. We also ask Ivy Pochoda about her latest novel, WONDER VALLEY. And our editors let you know which bestselling books are worth your time and which you might want to avoid!
We took a trip out to Wonder Valley to Interview artist Luther Broome in his studio
Liar: A Memoir (Crown Publishing)Indie darling and novelist Rob Roberge makes his major-house debut with Liar: A Memoir, an intense, darkly funny book of addiction and mental illness, relapse, recovery, and the nature of memory. Liar is Roberge’s desperate attempt to document his life when faced with the prospect of forgetting it after years of hard living and too frequent concussions suffered during substance-induced blackouts.In an effort to preserve his identity (for what is identity if not memories?), Roberge records the most formative moments of his life—ranging from the brutal murder of his childhood girlfriend, to a diagnosis of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, to singing and playing guitar with his band the Urinals as an opening act for famed indie band Yo La Tengo at The Fillmore in San Francisco. But the process of trying to remember his past only exposes just how fragile are the stories that lie at the heart of who we think we are.As Liar twists and turns through Roberge’s life, it turns the familiar story of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll on its head. Darkly comic and brutally frank, it offers a remarkable portrait of a down-and-out existence scattered across the country, from musicians’ crashpads around Boston, to seedy bars in Florida popular with sideshow freaks, to a painful moment of reckoning in the scorched Wonder Valley desert of California. As Roberge struggles to keep his demons from destroying the good things he has built in his better moments, he is forced to acknowledge the increasingly blurred line between the lies we tell others and the lies we tell ourselves. A reflection on memory and an intimate look at recovery and redemption, Liar delves into the complications of the healing process and the challenges faced in trying to rebuild a life, all while Roberge infuses the narrative with candor and humor.Liar is a memoir that will provoke and engage.Praise for Liar“Roberge’s writing is both drop-dead gorgeous and mind-bendingly smart.” —Cheryl Strayed, New York Times bestselling author of Wild“Roberge is a modern master of the down-and-out-that-just-got-worse. His stories are dark and thrilling. They take hold of the reader like some bad, bracing dope and don’t let go until you feel the full measure of your own humanity. Prose this carefully wrought and true puts him in the tradition of Bukowski, Hammett, and Denis Johnson.” —Steve Almond“Roberge is the bard of the rough road, singer of the long haul, both lyrical and ferociously realistic.”—Janet Fitch“Roberge’s words bring it all back to life for me—the sounds, the sights, the smells, and the tastes. And it’s not always a pretty ride. I like that Roberge never takes the easy way out.” —Steve Wynn, The Dream SyndicateRob Roberge is the author of four books of fiction, most recently The Cost of Living. He is a core faculty member at UCR/Palm Desert’s MFA program and has taught at several universities, including the University of California’s MFA programs at the main campuses of Riverside, Antioch, and Los Angeles, and the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. His work has been featured in Penthouse, The Rumpus, and The Nervous Breakdown, and his stories have been widely anthologized. Roberge also plays guitar and sings with the Los Angeles–based band the Urinals.David L. Ulin is the author, most recently, of Sidewalking: Coming to Terms with Los Angeles, which was longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. His novel, Ear to the Ground, will be published in April. A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow, he spent ten years as book editor and book critic of the Los Angeles Times.
In this episode, our host, Cassandra Bodzak talks to Michelle Goldblum and Ali Leipzig about their individual journeys from a more conventional corporate path to designing a life they love. We talk about how to deal with the highs and lows of life, how important it is to get into the JOY of a new idea and of course, how the two reconnected and joined forces to create an adult sleep away camp for the soul! You can find out more about SOUL CAMP at http://soul.camp/west and be sure to enter in my special discount code "CASSANDRASOUL" to get 20% off! I look forward to seeing some of you in Wonder Valley in a few weeks! Find Soul Camp on social media at: http://facebook.com/soulcamplove http://instagram.com/soul.camp Check out Michelle + Ali outside of camp: http://www.iamcreativesolutions.com - Michelle's branding firm http://www.alisonleipzig.com - Ali's confidence coaching Thanks for listening to the LIGHTMAKER podcast, a carefully curated collection of interviews with spiritual entrepreneurs and heart centered change makers designed to ignite your inner light and guide you in creating your most expansive life with your host, Cassandra Bodzak, holistic lifestyle expert, author, speaker, mentor and host of Eat with Intention TV, Head on over to http://eepurl.com/_g5uf and get your free 45 minute audio on the 10 steps you can get started on today to live your most blissful life! Say Hi to Cassandra on social media! http://facebook.com/cassandrabodzak http://twitter.com/cassandrabodzak http://instagram.com/cassandrabodzak http://youtube.com/cassandrabodzakTV
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