http://www.kxfmradio.org/shows/laguna-talks/enNewsKX FMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74eb2f1046c891f37c8c72c2e6ce6ae4.jpghttp://www.kxfmradio.org/shows/laguna-talks/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:30 +0000KX FMKX FMcontact@kxfmradio.orgLaguna Talks is Billy's hour in-depth interview with the opinion leaders, politicians, business people, artists and all manner of interesting people who make up the diverse and vibrant city of Laguna.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/developer-and-arts-patron-sam-goldstein--73830152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73830152Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:42:59 +0000KX FMLaguna talks with longtime resident Sam Goldstein about his early career as a jazz drummer, and his later transition to Laguna arts supporter who started the bed tax to benefit our arts organizations. 3104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-cube-calls-into-kxfm--73019801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73019801Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:25:23 +0000KX FMHip-hop legend and filmmaker Ice Cube calls in to announce the highly anticipated fourth Friday movie and his groundbreaking "Every Day's Friday" celebration event. From NWA to Hollywood mogul, Cube discusses his incredible crossover success, the...1400falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-lb-school-board-member-howard-hills--72420469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72420469Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:46:34 +0000KX FM3593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-fuel-about-turmoil-at-the-school-board--72075837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72075837Tue, 19 May 2026 22:40:10 +0000KX FMFuel (Families United for Education in Laguna) Board Members Newth Morris amd Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal unpack the firing of School Superinendent Jason Glass and turmoil at the Board. 3593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-3-24-26--70908095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908095Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:11 +0000KX FM3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-beach-city-manager-dave-kiff--70428295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70428295Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:03:41 +0000KX FMJoin host Billy Fried for an in-depth conversation with Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as he discusses the city's financial challenges, innovative solutions like becoming a charter city, and his vision for sustainable growth. From parking...3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-beach-mayor-mark-orgill--70427317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70427317Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:55:52 +0000KX FMMayor Mark Orgil joins host Billy Fried to discuss Laguna Beach's strategic priorities for 2026, including the potential transition to a charter city, revenue challenges with flat tourism income, and critical infrastructure needs. The conversation...3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-rants-about-kxfm-s-new-location--70426146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70426146Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:36:11 +0000KX FM3608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-council-member-sue-kempf--70426138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70426138Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:35:28 +0000KX FMCity Councilwoman Sue Kempf joins host Billy Fried for an in-depth discussion about Laguna Beach's current projects and future priorities. From the exciting promenade construction beginning today to fire safety initiatives and economic challenges, Sue...3608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newth-morris--69085109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69085109Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:33:56 +0000KX FMOn this episode I speak with Newth Morris, Laguna resident, Entrepreneur, Venture Capatilist and family man. Newth is a passionate advocate for education reform in Laguna through the FUEL (Families Unified for Education in Laguna) organization. 3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsay-spindle-from-the-samueli-foundation--69084989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69084989Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:27:34 +0000KX FMLindsay Spindle is the Board Director and President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies, which gifted $11 million this year to over 100 Orange County mom-profit. Lindsay talks about the process and impacts made to Orange County. 3608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katrina-foley-matt-costa--68572268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68572268Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:00:41 +0000KX FMLaguna Talks open with our monthy check in with 5th District County Supervisor Katrina Foley, followed by musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Costa, talking about the past weekend's Coast Film Festival, his set at the Irvine Bowl, and...3608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outdoor-spaces-ceo-jiake-liu--68233281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68233281Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:59:54 +0000KX FMJiake is an entrepreneur who founded Outer Furniture in 2019 to create a new brand in outdoor living spaces. He shares his origin story as an immigrant growing up in Alabama who moved to Silicon Beach (Santa Monica) and began his start-up career. 3609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katrina-s-korner--67459320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67459320Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:23:48 +0000KX FMOur monthly convo and update with Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, on what the County is doing to improve the quality of life for its residents. 1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katrina-s-korner-sound-spectrum--66344763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344763Fri, 30 May 2025 21:46:05 +0000KX FMCounty Supervisor Katrina Foley gives her monthly update on County news and improvements, followed by new Sound Spectrum owner James Wilcox talking about the reopening of our iconic record store. 3510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-s-one-man-rant--66344756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344756Fri, 30 May 2025 21:39:46 +0000KX FMHost Billy spends the hour talking City news and developments3645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tourist-stewardship-with-john-zegowitz--66344658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344658Fri, 30 May 2025 21:37:49 +0000KX FMJohn is a longtime Ad Agency veteran Creative Director who developed the iconic Radical Origins film series for Laguna's Visitors Bureau. He loves Laguna so much he left his day job to take the role of Chief Stewardship Officer to help the Visitors...3443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seahorse-tavern-with-mike-walters--66344596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66344596Fri, 30 May 2025 21:24:37 +0000KX FMMike is one of the partners of this iconic locals hangout that is poised to reopen. Mike tells us of all the barriers the city had imposed. 3464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jorg-dubin-and-louis-longi--65447301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65447301Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:55:42 +0000KX FMVeteran Artists Jorg Dubin and Louis Longi discuss how to bring back creative vitality to Laguna. 3760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diane-armitage--63694452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63694452Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:39:52 +0000KX FMDiane Armitage is a nationally renown restaurant consultant and a gives us a rundown of the restautrant scene here in Laguna. 3540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-safety-with-niko-king--63645691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63645691Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:18:26 +0000KX FMFire Chief Niko King updates us with fire safety after the devastating LA fires2762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-hans-rey--62915621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62915621Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:14:37 +0000KX FMHans "No Way" Rey is a legendary mounatin bike who began as a trials rider in Europe, and later moved to America to take up mounatin biking. Over his 40 year career he's become one of most influential athletes in the sport. 3273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-producer-denise-dinovi--62915013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62915013Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:10:50 +0000KX FMDenise DiNovi is a Hollywood Producer who grew up in Laguna Beach, and still calls it home. Denise shares her favorite songs from her youth, and how they impacted her life. 3033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-marrie-stone-and-barbara-mcmurray--62697939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62697939Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:24:10 +0000KX FMWriter and podcast host of "Writers on Writing" and writer, political activist and PR consultant Barbara McMurray joined us on Takeover week to share their thoughts on the election, and life in Laguna. 3125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-budding-musician-shaheen-sadeghi--62697109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62697109Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:16:01 +0000KX FMYou may know him as the developer of cutting edge retail properties The Camp, The Lab, and the Packing House, but recently Shaheen retruned to his chilhood love of music, and spent much of the pandemic writing songs.Today he debuted several of them...3493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-fire-chief-niko-king--62548694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62548694Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:47:10 +0000KX FMLaguna Beach Fire Chief spends the hour talking about his fire and emergency services career, and fire safety issues in Laguna Beach.3215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-councilman-bob-whalen--62186695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62186695Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:59:37 +0000KX FM3 term Councilman Whalen is running for a 4th term. Here's his platform.3497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-judie-mancuso--62171846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62171846Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:13:48 +0000KX FMAnimal Rights Activist Judie Mancuso is running for Laguna Beach City Council3791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-hallie-jones--62171311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62171311Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:10:50 +0000KX FMHallie is the former Executive Director of Laguna Canyon Foundation and is running for Laguna Beach City Council3426falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-freshman-city-councilman-alex-rounaghi--53531608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53531608Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:27:37 +0000KX FMAlex is the youngest person ever elected to the Laguna Beach City Council. But don't judge this ambitious public servant by his age. Alex talks about his first few months on Council, and the projects he is passionate about.3760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-cannabis-dispensary-ballot-initiative--49101408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49101408Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:34:25 +0000KX FMLaguna Talks with Connor Johnston and Nima Alipour, co-sponsors of the new Laguna Beach Ballot Initiative to bring a legal cannabis dispensary to Laguna.3818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-musical-royalty-steve-wood--45263602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45263602Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:56:21 +0000KX FMSteve formed his iconic Southern California band Honk in 1970 and 51 years later is still playing (on occasion), along with his wife, Beth. They recently played the Coach House to a rousing ovation. Steve also scored 30 MacGillivray Freeman IMAX...6849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-freeman-on-hotel-laguna-restoration--44805596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44805596Fri, 14 May 2021 04:23:50 +0000KX FMEx Laguna Mayor Paul Freeman doesn't hold back in his assessment of what has gone wrong with the remodel and restoration of Hotel Laguna.4325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dj-and-cannabis-entrepreneur-jonathan-tufano--44674299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44674299Fri, 07 May 2021 04:27:31 +0000KX FMMeet Jonathan Tufano, my predecessor here at KX radio with the weekly 6pm show "Deep Cuts." Jonathan is also an e-commerce specialist and cannabis entrepreneur who divulges the state of the industry.4271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-evans-the-sprout-man--44567705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44567705Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:32:21 +0000KX FMDoug is the author of The Sprout Book, a comprehensive guide to sprouting at home and improving your health and wellbeing through these wildly nutritious foods.4184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reincarnation-with-wendy-and-ronnie-barry--43420106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43420106Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:48:16 +0000KX FMWendy & Ronny Barry lost their teenage sons tragically 24 years ago, but as Tibetan Buddhists they believed their boys would be reborn. Through an arduous search for clues, and adherence to Buddhist doctrine, they found them reincarnated as a girl in...4439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-ariel-tweto--42308083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42308083Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:30:05 +0000KX FMAriel is a producer and actress starring in MacGillivray-Freeman's latest IMAX film, "Into America's Wild." An indigenous Native American from Alaska, Ariel's family became the focus of Discovery Channel series, "Flying Wild in Alaska." She now wants...4572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shohreh-dupuis--41821173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41821173Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:22:16 +0000KX FMShohreh Dupuis is the Assistant City Manager of Laguna Beach. Her long career in city government has brought her to the city she loves. Shohreh shares the things she's most proud of, and the big challenges ahead.3675lagunabeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsay-rosales-nirvana-grill--41375887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41375887Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:21:53 +0000KX FMHomegrown talent Lindsay Rosales is the chef / owner of Nirvana Grille. During the early days of the pandemic she noticed many grocery shelves were bare. So she leapt into action, launching a food co-op where she brought food to the community through...3143lagunabeach,nirvanagrillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ronnie-bevan-brother-hashish--41190893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41190893Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:41:30 +0000KX FMBrotherhood of Eternal Love member Ronnie Bevan was one of the most prodigious smugglers of Afghanistan hashish in the 60's and 70's. His breathtaking exploits are detailed in his memoir Brotherhood Hashish. Ronnie and his loving wife (and sometimes...5150afghanihash,brotherhoodofeternallove,brotherhoodofeternallovelaguna,hashish,hashishsmuggling,johngriggs,lagunabeach,ronniebarry,ronniebevanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-jorg-dubin--41190682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41190682Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:15:57 +0000KX FMLaguna's most prominent multi-media artist Jorg Dubin is known for his broad array of sculpture, metal works, ceramics, pottery and painting. Never one to shy away from political statements, Jorg was recently invited to submit works for a pandemic...4952artist,jorgdubin,lagunaartistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-live-on-the-promenade-with-congressman-harley-rouda--40804024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40804024Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:01:58 +0000KX FMBilly Fried interviews Congressman Harley Rouda live on the Promenade for a special episode of Laguna Talks.2754congressman,harleyrouda,kxfm,lagunatalks,promenadefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-mountain-biking-legend-hans-rey--33104010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33104010Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:14 +0000KX FMHans "No Way" Rey is a renowned international mountain biking legend who calls Laguna home. He discusses the recent influx of riders on our local trails and what the city can do to make it safer and better for all stakeholders.3473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-councilwoman-sue-kempf--31814464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31814464Fri, 19 Jun 2020 04:12:41 +0000KX FMCouncilwoman Sue Kempf is the architect of the Forest Avenue Promenade, the temporary closure of our "Main St" to cars. She discuses how it all got done, and what we hope to achieve for the town.3330billyfried,forestpromenade,lagunatalks,suekempffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-architect-lamont-langworthy--25556438https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=33580Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:22:46 +0000KX FMHe built nearly 50 homes during the sixties in Laguna. Meet master mid-century architect and builder Lamont, still practicing into his 90's.3496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-s-billy-fried-talks-new-years-intentions--25556441https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=33475Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:16:27 +0000KX FMBilly starts off the year with a solo rant – and some funk yinterludes.2862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-holocaust-survivor-ilona-martin--25556458https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=33096Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:36:30 +0000KX FMIlona Martin was a Lost Child during World War 2, grew up in orphanages, and came to America alone to study journalism. From there she took a succession of jobs, finally landing in Orange County with a thriving clothing manufacturing business. This is...3465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-assemblywoman-cottie-petrie-norris--25556446https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=32829Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:36:38 +0000KX FMFirst term Assembly woman Cottie is making incredible things happen for her 74th district, including fire mitigation, student loan forgiveness, coastal defense over rising tides, addressing homelessness, and helping us get a desalinization plant in...3799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-teen-bullying--25556451https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=30313Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:12:48 +0000KX FMActivist Rita Conn joins us to promote the "Light the Way for Change" (to create a kinder, gentler world) event on May 19 (needed now more than ever). Followed by artist Bella Longi, daughter of Louis, on her 10 year odyssey to see her dad's dream of...3553falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-medical-cannabis-as-real-medicine--25556456https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=30207Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:39:26 +0000KX FMThree female cannabis advocates join us to discuss how it has helped their patients with life threatening illnesses. Our guests include Caroline Rustigan-Bruderer of K-Line & Company, plus Earth Alchemy founders and partners Justine Amodeo and Suzanne...4392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-whats-wrong-with-the-toll-roads--25556465https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=29397Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:36:33 +0000KX FMToll Road activists Michelle Schumacher, Pete Van Nuys and Kathy Ward (San Clemente council woman) discuss the festering problems with the Transportation Corridors Agency and the pressing need to abolish it.3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-green-builder-chris-prelitz--25556459https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=28993Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:08:25 +0000KX FMChris Prelitz is a green builder, founder/President of Transition Laguna, and a leader in the green movement. Here are his ideas to make Laguna greener.3356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-developer-mo-honarkar--25556481https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=28732Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:37:17 +0000KX FMHe's the talk of the town with his ambitious plans to re-open Hotel Laguna, re-imagine the Holiday Inn and Royal Hawaiian, and quite miraculously re-open the movie theater. Meet Mo Honarkar.4811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-mayor-bob-whalen--25556472https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=28674Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:27:06 +0000KX FMMayor Bob Whalen joins us for a "State of the City Talk"4479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-artists-jorg-dubin-and-louis-longi--25556471https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=28287Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:15:43 +0000KX FMMeet the guys behind the subversive write in campaign City Council and what they have planned for the future. It may surprise you.6993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-hasty-honarkar--25556480https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27964Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:42:37 +0000KX FMHasty is the VP of Laguna Creative Ventures, the team behind The Hive, Seven Degrees, Art Affair, Tivoli Terrace, Terra Restaurant, The Heisler Project and the Cleo Project. Learn about her family's acquisition of these historic properties, and their...4229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-new-city-councilman-peter-blake--25556461https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27859Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:37:58 +0000KX FMFresh off his surprise win in the election, political neophyte and firebrand Peter Blake tells us how he will convert words into action.7645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-art-in-nature-artist-elizabeth-turk--25556460https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27772Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:59:08 +0000KX FMElizabeth Turk is this year's conceptual artist behind Art in Nature's Shoreline Project, where 1,000 volunteers will dance with LED umbrellas at Main Beach. Listen to her vision.2774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-harley-rouda--25556464https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27771Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:33:59 +0000KX FMHe's in the last 5 days of a bruising battle for Congressional District 48. Learn what Harley's been doing, and where he's hopefully headed on Nov. 61385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-liberate-laguna--25556484https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27685Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:32:41 +0000KX FMThe controversial PAC sets the record straight on who they are and what they support. Featuring Michael Ray and Doug Cortez.3733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-judie-mancuso--25556457https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27555Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:04:55 +0000KX FMTyler Russell chats with Judie Mancuso about her decision to run for City Council again and everything important to her this time around.3576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-candidate-sue-kempf--25556469https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27499Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:44:50 +0000KX FMPlanning Commissioner Sue Kempf discusses her run for City Council 2018.3266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-candidate-paul-merritt--25556463https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=27405Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:17:21 +0000KX FMCity Council Candidate Paul Merritt's two-long discussion with Ernest Hackmon live on KX FM 104.7.6865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-bhakifest-10-year-anniversary--25556468https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26948Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:41:33 +0000KX FMBhaktifest founder Sridar Silberfein calls in to talk about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of this transformational yoga festival in Joshua Tree, CA1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-council-candidate-ann-christoph--25556473https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26859Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:56:55 +0000KX FMMeet City Council Candidate Ann Christoph, a landscape architect and past council member.6065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-candidate-peter-blake--25556493https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26760Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:13:41 +0000KX FMLongtime gallery owner Peter Blake has thrown his hat into the City Council race. He's "mad as hell, and not gonna take it anymore." Listen to his impassioned platform on this edition of "Laguna Talks."7149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-medical-cannabis-for-seniors--25556519https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26610Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:12:32 +0000KX FMMeet Alon Blatt and Inbal Sikorin, from Laguna Wood's new medical clinic focused exclusively on cannabis for seniors, NiaMedic. Learn about how cannabis is being used to treat all kinds of illnesses.3223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toni-iseman-announces-run-for-council-on-laguna-talks--25556470https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26505Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:00:14 +0000KX FMFive term City Councilwoman Toni Iseman announces her unprecedented run for a 6th term and lays out her agenda in this episode of "Laguna Talks."4877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-community-outreach-officer-jason-farris--25556522https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=26077Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:55:55 +0000KX FMMeet Jason Farris, who for the past 10 years has worked at the temporary homeless shelter as the community outreach officer for the Laguna Beach Police Department. Perhaps no one has a more intimate understanding of the homeless problem, and gotten to...5394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-state-assembly-with-candidate-cottie-petrie-norris--25556486https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=23117Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:52:11 +0000KX FMLaguna resident and first time candidate for State Assembly Cottie joins us for a lively discussion of what the State Assembly does, and why she's willing to give up the chill life in Laguna for the rigors of Sacramento.4500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-conservative-activist-jennifer-welch-zeiter--25556490https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=23037Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:43:35 +0000KX FMJennifer is a local attorney and former President of The Laguna Beach Taxpayers Association. She is a staunch fiscal conservative and considering a run at City Council.4709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-coast-inn-with-marcella-and-chris-dornin--25556478https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=22848Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:13:37 +0000KX FMLaguna locals Marcella and Chris Dornin bought the historic Coast Inn hotel and bar in 2013 and have been facing down countless challenges to get approval to renovate and re-open the property. This Tuesday they go before the City Council to hopefully...3444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-powerline-undergrounding-with-bob-whalen--25556523https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=22797Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:44:27 +0000KX FMCouncilman Bob Whalen is tackling his most ambitious and costly project yet – undergrounding the power lines throughout Laguna to mitigate the fire risk. He'll need the community to vote for it and fund it this November. Here are the details, along...5477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-short-term-rentals-in-laguna--25556474https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=22794Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:27:26 +0000KX FMIn December the California Coastal Commission ruled that Laguna Beach's ban on short term rentals was in violation of the California Coastal Act. So what now? We speak with members of Homeshare 4 Laguna, the short term rental advocacy group who took...3365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-peter-blake-and-michael-ray--25556476https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=21352Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:44:04 +0000KX FMPeter Blake is the eponymous gallery owner and Mike a prominent real estate developer. Both are passionate about Laguna and have strong opinions on how it can be improved. Peter hinted at running for City Council in 2018.5292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-the-democratic-socialists-of-america-oc-chapter--25556495https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=21262Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:05:22 +0000KX FMMeet Jessica Riegert and Garrett Larson, steering committee members of DSA, and learn about their ideology, strategy, and grassroots efforts for a more just and fair society.4700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-compassion-with-children-with-deva-dwabha-and-jodi-levine--25556532https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=21259Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:51:49 +0000KX FMDeva Dwabha is an American woman who ha spent the last 35 years in India rescuing abandoned and abused children. She created Ramana's Garden school to educate the kids and emancipate them into society. Jodi Levine is an Orange County native and...6935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-bhaktifest-with-founder-sridar--25556475https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20961Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:37:46 +0000KX FMThe last in our 3 part series with Bahkti / Shakti founder Sridar, speaking to us about yoga, devotional chanting, and the importance of transformational festivals in today's world.3531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-pastor-rodrick-echols--25556496https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20960Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:30:40 +0000KX FMRod is the new Reverend at Laguna's Neighborhood Congregational Church. Originally from Memphis, Rod brings a passion for social justice and inclusion3456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-art-with-dion-wright-jorg-dubin-and-louis-longi--25556509https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20736Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:51:08 +0000KX FMListen to these three prominent Laguna artists whose work collectively spans 100 years talk about the state of art in Laguna.5561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-john-waters--25556525https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20476Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:50:45 +0000KX FMHe's the Pope of Trash and self-described "Filth Elder." Meet filmmaker, screenwriter, author, stand-up comic, and visual artist John Waters. He spoke with us about life at 71, his latest book, and the long running Hairspray, which is now playing at...1766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-bhakti-shakti-fest-with-sridar--25556485https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20309Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:26:51 +0000KX FMSridar received a transmission 8 years ago to start a transformational festival of yoga, Kirtan, and workshops as a path to spiritual discovery. Today BhaktiFest is thriving with 2 festivals a year and thousands of attendees from around the world at...3314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-uci-dean-of-law-erwin-chemerinsky--25556530https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20132Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:12:00 +0000KX FMAlthough he's leaving for Berkeley in July, Erwin came to UCI 10 years ago to build the law school. A First Amendment scholar, he is part of a group that is suing President Trump for violation of the Emoluments clause.2502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-congressional-candidate-harley-rouda--25556512https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=20013Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:23:14 +0000KX FMHe's taking on 16 term Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher for the 2018 midterm election. Meet Harley Rouda, Democrat from Laguna Beach, and a formidable challenger.4033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-shakti-fest-with-founder-sridar--25556508https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=19407Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:24:16 +0000KX FMMeet Sridar, the founder of Bhakti and Shakti Fest, transformational yoga festivals in Joshua Tree, CA.3803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-attorney-larry-nokes--25556511https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=19037Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:44:29 +0000KX FMLarry is a past President of the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and an ardent supporter of our vibrant community. Listen to the issues that confront our town.3994falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-dr-andrea-deerheart--25556533https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18909Fri, 14 Apr 2017 04:12:19 +0000KX FMDr. Deerheart founded The Heart Way, an organization that helps people who are transitioning into the next life through emotional, spiritual and loving support. This is her journey.3512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-domain-sales-poetry-with-kate-buckley--25556517https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18747Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:54:18 +0000KX FMMeet domain broker Kate Buckley, who has already sold over $1 million this year in tiny url's. She's also an award-winning poet who is a finalist for Laguna's first Poet Laureate.3478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-stu-news-publisher-shaena-stabler--25556527https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18746Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:50:09 +0000KX FMShe's a high powered businesswoman who runs Laguna's successful online newspaper Stu News Laguna, and also a singer who is releasing her 2nd CD. Meet Shaena Stabler.3662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-shaena-stabler--25556524https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18319Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:25:52 +0000KX FMShaena is the publisher and co-owner of Stu New Laguna, Laguna's only online newspaper. On the side she's a singer / songwriter who just completed her 2nd album.3662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-architect-marshall-ininns--25556539https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18215Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:00:57 +0000KX FMMarshall has been involved in most of the high profile, contentious projects in Laguna lately, including all the rooftop restaurants that are currently under fire. Here's how Marshall navigates the system.3747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-local-legends-ron-pringle-and-cody-oakland--25556531https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=18097Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:21:43 +0000KX FMRon "Ron I" Pringle is the lead singer for Laguna reggae legends World Anthem, and Cody is a serial entrepreneur. These besties bring wisdom, spirituality and irie to Laguna!3512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-restaurateur-ivan-spiers--25556528https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=17747Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:19:56 +0000KX FMMeet Ivan Spiers, owner of Laguna's Mozambique and Sky Loft, two of the most happening restaurants in town. Both feature live music nearly every night of the week, and both offer rooftop dining. Listen to Ivan's extraordinary journey from Durban,...3539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-cathleen-falsani-about-the-racial-attack-on-her-son--25556492https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=17638Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:49:48 +0000KX FMOn December 27 5 boys from Laguna High School drove to the home of an African American classmate and threw a watermelon at his door, followed by one of the boys allegedly spewing a racial epithet. Cathleen Falsani is the young man's mother. This is...4523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-ranch-resort-with-owner-mark-christy--25556491https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=16748Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:08:34 +0000KX FMAfter 3 years of development, the Ranch Laguna Beach Resort just opened what might be the coolest boutique hotel on the plant, cut deep into the canyon, with golf, spa, restaurants and an amazing chill vibe. Listen to visionary Mark Christy and GM...3396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-election-with-paul-freeman--25556482https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=16663Fri, 11 Nov 2016 05:20:05 +0000KX FMPaul has spent a lifetime in local, national, and international politics. He served as an aid to Presidential candidate Gary Hart, served two terms as mayor of Laguna, and traveled the Middle East, African and Asia as a member of the State Department....4012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-medical-marijuana-dispensaries--25556488https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=16584Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:50:26 +0000KX FMMeasure KK is on the ballot this week, which would overturn a 2009 prohibition and allow for up top 2 dispensaries in town. In this lively round-table we hear from opponents and advocates of the Measure (including the sponsor) so you can decide.5181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-city-councilman-bob-whalen--25556536https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=16269Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:48:28 +0000KX FMBob is running for his 2nd term. Listen in on how he thinks the 1st term went, and what he wants to do the second time around.5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-council-candidate-judy-mancuso--25556542https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=16008Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:28:54 +0000KX FM1st time candidate Judy Mancuso dropped by to tell us why she is running, and what she can do differently.4221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-police-chief-laura-farinella--25556510https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=15879Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:23:43 +0000KX FMLaura is the first female Chief in Laguna Beach history. 18 months into the job she shares how she's doing.3654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-burning-man-with-boaz-shonfeld--25556515https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=15686Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:32:18 +0000KX FMBoaz Shonfeld is an Israeli entrepreneur and longtime Laguna resident. Here's his journey through life, and the 2016 Burn!4295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-neel-grover--25556520https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=15383Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:18:58 +0000KX FMMeet Internet entrepreneur and OC native Neel Grover, former CEO of Buy.com and now Founder / CEO of user generated video site Indi.com, where talent is democratized.3494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-short-term-rentals--25556534https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=14509Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:11:49 +0000KX FMLaguna Beach is in the process of banning all short term vacation rentals. Passion is running high on both sides of the argument. Jason Vogel and Carl Kikerpill founded HomeSharing4Laguna to advocate for sensible legislation to allow limited...3216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-vr-with-dj-roller--25556487https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=14389Fri, 08 Jul 2016 04:25:58 +0000KX FM  Is OC quickly becoming VR Alley? First there was Oculus, an Orange County startup that sold for $2 billion to Facebook after just 3 years. Now there's Laguna Beach's NextVR, makers of virtual reality content and software. They're in the midst of...2687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-true-crime-novelist-jessica-morse--25556552https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=14290Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:52:12 +0000KX FMJessica's great, great grandmother Adele was murdered, along with her best friend, in Laguna Beach in 1930. The police ruled it a murder / suicide by Adele. Through copious research, Jessica is out to prove it was a double homicide perpetrated by...4141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-restaurateur-alessandro-pirozzi--25556538https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=14196Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:22:34 +0000KX FMNaples born Alessandro Pirozzi brings authentic Italian cuisine to Laguna with his two restaurants, Alessa and Mare. The young chef now has three restaurants (Pirozzi in Corona del Mar), with a fourth on the way. Find out how he does it, and the...3436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-orange-sunshine-director-william-kirkley--25556555https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=13978Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:31:29 +0000KX FMOrange Sunshine documents the rise of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, the most notorious smugglers of hashish and cannabis in the mid sixties, from right here in Laguna Beach. They also manufactured over 100 million tabs of LSD, not for money,...3708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-novelist-kim-hooper--25556546https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=13885Fri, 03 Jun 2016 05:12:56 +0000KX FMMeet first time novelist and Dana Point resident Kim Hooper, who just published People Who Knew Me, about a New Yorker who, under duress from family, flees the city after the tragedy of 9/11, changes her identity, and starts a new life. Published by...3357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-larisa-stow--25556567https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=13578Mon, 09 May 2016 16:43:54 +0000KX FMLarisa is a dynamic singer/songwriter who transitioned from pop to inspirational Kirtan music after 9/11 effected her. She is now one of the leading performers in this call and response devotional music, and can be seen live at the upcoming Shakti...4524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-sisters-of-shred--25556498https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=13577Mon, 09 May 2016 16:34:02 +0000KX FMBarbara Odanaka is a 50+ mother who also happens to love skateboarding. She formed the group Skate Moms and Sisters of Shred. They have their annual Skate-o-Rama each May in Orange County, and it draws hundreds of moms from around the country and the...2907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cathleen-falsani--25556559https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=13233Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:39:09 +0000KX FMJoin author and journalist Cathleen Falsani as she discusses her 2nd trip to Nepal since the earthquake a year ago, and her work as a faith based writer exploring grace among public figures  (she interviewed Barack Obama about faith before he became...4874falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-christy-the-ranch-laguna-beach--25556540https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12997Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:54:40 +0000KX FMA few years back, Laguna born and bred Mark Christy bought the historic Ben Brown's golf course and Aliso Creek Inn. After a rather irrational legal challenge, Mark has persevered and is about to re-launch a unique resort experience deep in the canyon...3784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonthan-burke-president-of-laguna-college-of-art-design--25556507https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12896Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:53:41 +0000KX FMJonathan has had a stunning 34 year career at LCAD as art teacher, dean, and now president, who has seen the college evolve into a premier international art school. Listen to his vision for the future, and how he will make LCAD the Julliard of art schools3574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-sanchez-cto-publisher-of-firebrand-media--25556556https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12845Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:13:29 +0000KX FMFirebrand Media is Laguna's local media giant, publisher not only of our hometown newspaper (The Independent), but also its monthly glossy magazine (Laguna Beach Magazine). Firebrand also publishes a number of other magazines around the country, and...3140falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dion-wright-artist-sawdust-festival-co-founder--25556537https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12829Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:06:51 +0000KX FMWhat a career. Dion has been in the 60's movement as the accidental artist. He knew Tim Leary and the Beats, was in San Francisco for the summer of love, and was in Laguna with the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, all the time making his progressive art,...3801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-quilter-president-of-the-laguna-beach-patriot-s-day-parade--25556518https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12828Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:56:54 +0000KX FMCharlie is a veteran fighter pilot who served in Vietnam and later ran missions during the Iraq war. Now he's organizing Laguna's 50th Patriot's Day Parade.3409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-minotoli-the-greeter--25556560https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12827Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:52:00 +0000KX FMMeet Laguna's 4th Greeter, the tireless Michael Minotoli and hear why he is so committed to waving to motorists in Laguna.3726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debra-oakland-author-and-founder-of-living-in-courage--25556549https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=12826Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:46:26 +0000KX FMDebra just released her first book, "Change Your Movie, Change Your Life," a heartfelt approach to overcoming personal tragedy and living a rich, full, and happy life.3368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-congestion-and-public-space--25556576https://www.kxfmradio.org/?post_type=kxradio-podcast&p=10971Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:01:02 +0000KX FMJoin local community activists Sam Goldstein and Bill Hoffman as they propose changes to Laguna's streets, including Congestion Pricing Systems, aka motorist tolls for entering our town, and turning Forest Ave into a pedestrian plaza.4325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-architect-mark-singer--25556529https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-architect-mark-singer/Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:10:00 +0000KX FMJoin a panel of esteemed architects, friends and colleagues as they remember this modern master, including Anders Lassater, Gregg Abel and Ed Lohrbach.3404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-urth-caffe--25556570https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-urth-caffe/Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:10:00 +0000KX FMWe interview Shallom Berkman, co-founder of iconic Urth Caffe, which recently opened its first Orange County location in the historic Cottage building.4421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-burning-man--25556588https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-burning-man/Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:09:00 +0000KX FMMeet 5 Laguna burners who attended this year's festival, and gain riveting insights from first-timers Geoffrey Godot and Meschi Schmidt, and veterans in the game Chris Prelitz, Jerry Bloch and Giada Fried.3732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-jodie-gates--25556578https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-jodie-gates/Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:08:00 +0000KX FMJodie Gates is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Laguna Dance Festival. She was recently named Associate Dean of the USC School of Dance. Listen to her journey, love of dance, and why it's important for Laguna.3674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-clay-berryhill--25556500https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-clay-berryhill/Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:06:00 +0000KX FMMeet Clay Berryhill, Laguna local, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the brains behind 133, the Laguna Beach super group of all-star players that only Clay could pull off. Tune in to hear his ambitious plans for the greatest band that never was....3295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-ecstatic-dance-with-von-aronson--25556551https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-ecstatic-dance-with-von-aronson/Fri, 15 May 2015 03:05:00 +0000KX FMMeet local Laguna wood worker Von Aronson, an artist who is bringing ecstatic dance back to Laguna.3305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-nancy-caruso--25556535https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-nancy-caruso/Fri, 01 May 2015 03:05:00 +0000KX FMMeet the Kelp Lady. aka Nancy Caruso, the amazing and tireless marine biologist responsible for our kelp resurgence, the wonderful Kelp Fest, and her newest effort to restore our long extinct abalone population. Wow.3517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-how-to-thrive-in-emergency--25556548https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-how-to-thrive-in-emergency/Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:04:00 +0000KX FMJoin locals Andrew Soliz and Carrie Woodburn as they discuss how to be resilient in times of emergency, from natural disasters to supply shortages to disruptions of the grid. They explain how to come at it from a place of calm and security.3564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-fire-chief-jeff-latendresse--25556584https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-fire-chief-jeff-latendresse/Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:03:00 +0000KX FMMeet Laguna fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse and learn about Laguna's current fire risk, what we have done to mitigate it, and what's left to do. Plus get Jeff's take on our water crisis, and what it takes to be a fireman or woman.3203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-gregg-abel--25556541https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-gregg-abel/Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:03:00 +0000KX FMMeet local designer, builder, and Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce President Gregg Abel. Gregg is a longtime force for good in town, a renown tastemaker with a California Craftsman sensibility. Gregg's father Chris was one of the leading mid-century...3404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-david-hanson--25556598https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-david-hanson/Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:03:00 +0000KX FMMeet Dave, the featured columnist for the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot community paper. Dave has a unique take on our town, and writes weekly about his keen observations and the quirky people who make up our town.3234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-david-hansen--25556596https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-to-david-hansen/Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:02:00 +0000KX FMLaguna Beach Coastline Pilot's only full time columnist David Hansen joins the show to talk about the writer's process, and how he dreams up such colorful stories about our town.3234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-bucky-baker--25556545https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-bucky-baker/Fri, 27 Feb 2015 04:02:00 +0000KX FMMeet longtime Laguna local and all-around great character Bucky Baker expound on his recent, unfortunate incarceration. A fascinating and candid look at our prison system and whether it really functions to rehabilitate the incarcerated.3470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-ron-pringle--25556573https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-ron-pringle/Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:01:00 +0000KX FMListen to Ronnie expound on his 25 years with his epic band World Anthem, as well as bodysurfing the wedge, growing up in Laguna, and being a force for good in town.3173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-norm-grossman--25556583https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-norm-grossman/Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:01:00 +0000KX FMMeet 12 term (that's right 24 years) Planning Commissioner Norm Grossman. You would think that would make him stale, but think again. Norm is fresh, topical, and wanting to move Laguna forward.4074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-whalen-drops-in-with-prelitz-and-fried--25556589https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/bob-whalen-drops-in-with-prelitz-and-fried/Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:12:00 +0000KX FMWe got a surprise visit when Mayor Bob Whalen stopped in and spent the next 90 minutes talking about his agenda for the coming year. It's ambitious, and we love it!7068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-rob-zur-schmiede--25556600https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-rob-zur-schmiede/Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:10:00 +0000KX FMMeet longtime Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Rob Zur Schmiede expound on what he will do for Laguna if elected.3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-michele-hall--25556553https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-michele-hall/Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:10:00 +0000KX FMMeet newcomer city council candidate and lifelong resident Michele Hall talk about her vision for bringing a new generation of leadership to our town.5454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-paul-merritt--25556503https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-paul-merritt/Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:10:00 +0000KX FMMeet the candidate for City Council, running as an Independent on the slogan "Laguna is a Masterpiece." Find out what he means and what he wants to do.3397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-eli-grossman--25556586https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-eli-grossman/Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:10:00 +0000KX FMMeet the irascible Grossman – a one issue candidate who wants to overhaul the Laguna Beach Police. Find out why.3397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-toni-iseman--25556557https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-toni-iseman/Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:09:00 +0000KX FMMeet 4 term City Council woman Toni Iseman, in the midst of her campaign for an unprecedented 5th term. Find out what makes Toni ticks.3213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-on-the-planet--25556594https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/party-on-the-planet/Fri, 26 Sep 2014 03:09:00 +0000KX FMAn hour of funk, world music and talk3213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-burning-man--25556558https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-burning-man-2/Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:09:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with the multi-generational Bloch family, habitual attendees to Burning Man, the arts gathering in the Nevada desert. Scion Jerry is a 59 year old attorney from Laguna Niguel. His daughter Danielle and her boyfriend Christo also attend....3581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-jason-feddy--25556603https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-jason-feddy/Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:08:00 +0000KX FMMeet the master musician, songwriter, troubadour, radio DJ, and maybe the funniest, most irreverent guy in town. Hear his back story, including the early days of his career in England, his battle with drugs,and how Laguna turned his life around4234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-andrew-soliz--25556561https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-andrew-soliz/Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:08:00 +0000KX FMMeet the Native American Andrew Soliz, who teaches the Lakota Indian traditions, including ceremonial sweat lodges. Andrew also teaches at-risk youth how to be good men, dances at Sun Dance, and is an accomplished wood worker and artist who shows at...3378falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-scott-tenney--25556582https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-scott-tenney/Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:07:00 +0000KX FMMeet the co-owner of Bluebird Canyon Farms, Laguna's only urban farm. Scott and how wife Mariella are dedicated permaculturists who beautifully restored 15 fallow acres in the heart of Laguna and are now producing organic, bio-dynamic food. Besides...3351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-rants-on-drum-circle-traffic-violence--25556505https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/billy-rants-on-drum-circle-traffic-violence/Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:07:00 +0000KX FMAnd spins some fun too3441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-brian-lopes--25556590https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-brian-lopes/Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:07:00 +0000KX FMHe's the Michael Jordan or Kelly Slater of his sport, the greatest mountain biker of his generation, 19X MTB champion and MTB and BMX Hall of Famer. USA Today calls him "Undisputedly the best all-around world class cycling athlete." And he lives here...3352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeless-in-laguna--25556550https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/homeless-in-laguna/Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:06:00 +0000KX FMFriendship Shelter's Board member Barbara McMurray and Executive Director Dawn Price discuss the proposed permanent supportive housing project in the canyon.3643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-traffic-violence--25556599https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-traffic-violence/Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:06:00 +0000KX FMIn the wake of the traffic bicycle death of John Colvin, we talk with 2 bike advocates, Max Isles and Tamara Hlava and decide on the spot to for, Livable Streets Laguna.2570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-paul-freeman--25556562https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-paul-freeman/Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:06:00 +0000KX FMHe's worked for entities as disparate as Gary Hart, the Dalai Lama, and the Montage. He's a two term Laguna Beach City Councilman, and he travels to war-torn countries for observation missions funded by the US government. Is he CIA? Find out here!3641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-nick-hernandez--25556595https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-nick-hernandez/Fri, 30 May 2014 05:05:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with Supernova "Nick I" Hernandez, Laguna's favorite singer, songwriter, musician, big wave surfer, humanitarian, founder of Common Sense band, and always the coolest guy in the room. Plus we jam a few songs together.2962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-neel-kashkari--25556571https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-neel-kashkari/Fri, 23 May 2014 05:05:00 +0000KX FMMeet candidate for California Governor and Laguna resident Neel Kashkari and hear his platform for creating more economic prosperity for our state. Plus his idea of a perfect weekend in Laguna.7033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-mike-beanan--25556563https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-mike-beanan/Fri, 18 Apr 2014 05:04:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with this committed environmental and water activist who sees a Laguna future where we harvest our own drinking water, turn poop into energy, and bring abalone back into our waters.3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-chris-keller--25556504https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-chris-keller/Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:04:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with the hospitality impresario of Laguna, Chris Keller.4007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-giada-fried--25556566https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-giada-fried/Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:03:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with Billy's daughter Giada as she discusses life in Paris and its multi-modal infrastructure," including the Velib bike share and Autolib car share, plus its abundance of pedestrian plazas and streets. And how all of this can be...5073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-itself-again--25556564https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-itself-again/Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:03:00 +0000KX FMBlah blah blah music blah blah funk blah funk yeah.3417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-shaheen-sadeghi--25556612https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-shaheen-sadeghi/Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:02:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with the legendary developer of Costa Mesa's The Lab and The Camp. Learn how this former New York fashion designer migrated west to action sports and Laguna Beach. And how he then pivoted into cutting edge retail centers, including the...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-itself--25556569https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-to-itself/Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:02:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with Billy as he rants about Laguna topics and spins copious amounts of Funk!3406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-to-hallie-jones--25556574https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-to-hallie-jones/Fri, 14 Feb 2014 06:02:00 +0000KX FMMeet the new Executive Director of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, Hallie Jones. This hometown hero knew from a young age she wanted to be involved in wilderness conservation. Find out why.3159falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-artist-jorg-dubin--25556575https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-artist-jorg-dubin/Fri, 07 Feb 2014 06:02:00 +0000KX FMJoin 35 year resident and artist Jorg Dubin, one of Laguna's most revered artists. Jorg has worked in every medium – oil, ceramics, sculpture, and has numerous commissioned works of public art around town. Learn his creative process and what he thinks...3526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-kim-novick--25556572https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-kim-novick/Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:01:00 +0000KX FMJoin the Development Director of the Tony Hawk Foundation and learn how skate parks are changing low income communities around the world. Under Kim's tenor,The Tony Hawk Foundation has helped build over 500 parks, and gotten kids off the street and...1894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-greg-macgillivray--25556565https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-greg-macgillivray/Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:01:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with the top grossing documentary filmmaker in the world, Greg MacGillivray and his wife Barbara, of MacGillivray Freeman films. This longtime Laguna couple have produced over 30 IMAX films, and recently started the foundation One...3147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguna-talks-with-ken-frank--25556592https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/laguna-talks-with-ken-frank/Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:01:00 +0000KX FMSpend the hour with retired 31 year City Manager Ken Frank. It's been 3 years since Ken's been in the eye of the storm. Find out what he's been up to, what were his proudest achievements, and where he sees Laguna going.3804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-9-14-party-with-richard-reisman--25556587https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/1-9-14-party-with-richard-reisman/Fri, 10 Jan 2014 06:01:00 +0000KX FMMeet the Publisher and CEO of the Orange County Business Journal, and hear why his publication continues to buck industry trends and post record profits year over year. Get his take on the future of daily newspapers, community newspapers, and why he...3177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-26-13-party-with-world-religions--25556514https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/122613-party-with-world-religions/Fri, 27 Dec 2013 06:12:00 +0000KX FMThis special hour is spent exploring faith with Pastor BJ Beu, Native American Ceremonial Leader Andrew Soliz, Hare Krishna Temple Priest Vikasananda Krishna Das, and "Behind the Veil" OC Register Columnist Mona Shadia.3812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-5-13-party-with-allan-simon--25556581https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/12-5-13-party-with-allan-simon/Fri, 06 Dec 2013 06:12:00 +0000KX FMParty with the print impresario of Laguna, Firebrand Media owner Allan Simon. Allan tells us why he moved to Laguna, bought the local paper, launched a magazine, bought commercial property, and what he's doing with his prime retail location on Forest Ave.3442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-with-sam-goldstein--25556602https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/party-with-sam-goldstein/Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:11:00 +0000KX FMWe spend the hour with this Laguna impresario, real estate developer, and patron of the arts. Hear all the opinions of this irascible fellow who speaks bluntly about life in Laguna. Plus hear about Sam's former life as a go to Hollywood session and...3613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-with-hans-rey--25556513https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/party-with-hans-rey/Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:11:00 +0000KX FMWe spend the hour with the "Worlds Greatest Mountain Biker" (Bike Magazine) to discuss the evolution of the sport, his enduring role in it, and why this world traveler and ambassador of the sport calls Laguna home. Plus the many things we can do to...3529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-with-max-isles--25556597https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/party-with-max-isles/Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:11:00 +0000KX FMJoin environmentalist and Transition Laguna co-founder Max Isles for a lively discussion on biking, grey water installs, rain water catchment, public spaces, and that shining city on a hill, Portland, OR3461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-17-party-with-pam-wicks--25556516https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/10-17-party-with-pam-wicks/Fri, 18 Oct 2013 05:10:00 +0000KX FMMore spins including Bootsy Collins, Ry Cooder, Dee Lite, Ohio Players, Michael Jackson and more, plus an interview with Pam Wicks, musical director of Neighborhood Congregational Church3397falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-10-13-more-world-music--25556577https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/10-10-13-more-world-music/Fri, 11 Oct 2013 05:10:00 +0000KX FMSongs from Africa, South America, New Orleans, LA and Motown. It's all here.3491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/village-entrance-and-more--25556579https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/village-entrance-and-more/Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:09:00 +0000KX FMBilly spins world music and talks about the Village Entrance Project, Laguna's Full Moon Drum Circle, Transition Laguna's Harvest Celebration, and more.3420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-with-chris-prelitz--25556591https://www.kxfmradio.org/podcasts/sustainability-with-chris-prelitz/Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:09:00 +0000KX FMOn this inaugural show Billy discusses sustainability issues in Laguna, and the role of Transition Laguna. Chris Prelitz is a design/build professional, author of "Green Made Easy," and President of Transition Laguna Beach.3260falsefull