https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach--6306362enBusinessCopyright KX FMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7ec4213f1fa6256d71591630b65b3682.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach--6306362Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:14:38 +0000KX FMKX FMfeeds@spreaker.comTom Bak a successful real estate developer and local Laguna luminary interviews members of the community with a focus on real estate and coastal living.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-50-laguna-beach-bookstore--73035577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73035577Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:13:31 +0000KX FMJane Hanauer discusses the independent bookstore business with host Tom Bak3424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-49-donald-bren-the-irvine-company--72604756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72604756Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:08:26 +0000KX FMTom and Mike discuss fulfilling the vision of The Irvine Ranch, 1977-2025. 3288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-48-political-pollster-billy-rogers--72504795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72504795Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:09:32 +0000KX FMBilly and Tom talk about the midterm elections. 3292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-47-iranian-immigrant-abraham-pinnella--72376467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376467Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:13:41 +0000KX FMThis episode features Abraham Pinnella, who shares his experiences and opportunities after immigrating from Iran to America. 3365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-46-former-professional-tennis-player-eliot-teltscher--72134671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72134671Sat, 23 May 2026 22:12:41 +0000KX FMFormer top 10 tennis player in the world Eliot Teltscher joins Tom on this week's episode of Coastal Living in Laguna Beach.3080laguna,lagunabeach,tennisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-45-the-community-land-trust-with-kris-thalman--71419741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71419741Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:05:52 +0000KX FMThe facts about the community land trust.3310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-43-beyond-the-buzzword-stewardship-with-tom-bak-ken-robertson--71088270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71088270Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:03:11 +0000KX FMTom and Ken evolve a conversation about the soul of our community through the lens of our five commercial submarkets.3166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-42-joan-malczewski-school-board-leadership--70937791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70937791Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:11:59 +0000KX FMLaguna Beach School District Board member Joan Malczewski joins Tom to discuss the components that make our school system such a special place to learn and prosper. 3242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-41-gate-garden-tour-5-2-and-hortense-miller-open-house-3-28--70786661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70786661Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:17:19 +0000KX FMTom talks to Lynn Jax, Karen Nelson, and Cindy Metz about Gates, Gardens, and Stewardship.3109falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-40-the-voice-of-preservation-ann-christoph-and-the-future-of-laguna--70515661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70515661Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:06:38 +0000KX FMTom Bak and Ann Christoph, along with Ken Robertson, talk Village Laguna.3497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-39-steve-geidt-former-ceo-of-saddleback-medical-center--70182651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70182651Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:06:14 +0000KX FMTom and Steve, the former CEO of Saddleback Medical Center, have a conversation about healthcare in Orange County and how it operates.3392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-38-infill-entitlements-building-community-driven-housing-special-guest-nick-buchanan--70182247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70182247Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:22:09 +0000KX FMTom Bak, Ken Robertson, and special guest Nick Buchanan discuss housing in our community.3161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-37-laguna-beach-portal--69850294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69850294Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:07:03 +0000KX FMApp developer Mark Dawson and Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center President Austin Barrow explore the collision of technology and art through the lens of Laguna Beach Portal, an augmented reality app that creates immersive walking experiences in...3246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-36-the-hotel-business-with-matt-marquis-and-ken-robertson--69694958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69694958Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:12:12 +0000KX FMGuest Matt Marquis and local contributor Ken Robertson discuss the local hotel business.3401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-35-the-big-plan-author-mike-stockstill--69375930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69375930Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:06:34 +0000KX FMThe story of the planning and development of the Irvine Ranch, America's most successful New Town.3335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-34-real-estate-year-in-review-with-ken-robertson--69283216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69283216Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:06:37 +0000KX FMA look into real estate in 2025 and what's to come in 2026.3205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-33-iva-pawling--69138604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69138604Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:13:08 +0000KX FMIva Pawling talks with Tom about entrepreneurship, school advocacy, and volunteerism. 3341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-32-laguna-beach-girls-water-polo-team--69015122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69015122Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:08:30 +0000KX FMMembers of the Laguna Beach Girls Water Polo Team join Tom Bak to discuss their sport.3195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-31-joe-hanauer--68685825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68685825Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:13:40 +0000KX FMJoe Hanauer and Billy Fried join Tom to discuss public and private collaborations.3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-30-newth-morris-of-fuel--68649600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68649600Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:17:00 +0000KX FMTom and Newth talk FUEL in Laguna Schools3725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-29-garden-club-of-laguna-beach--68467521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68467521Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:07:01 +0000KX FMNancy Englund and Karen Nelson speak on the impact of the Garden Club of Laguna Beach.3502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-28-bill-hoffman--68371480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68371480Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:14:16 +0000KX FMBill Hoffman, author of Exploring Southern California: Outings for the Urban Adventurer, joins the show to talk about all things Laguna Beach.3529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-27-ken-robertson-of-cove-canyon-realty--68185570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68185570Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:07:03 +0000KX FMLeasing retail in Laguna Beach.3469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-26-meital-taub--68094713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68094713Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:04:12 +0000KX FMMeital Taub returns to discuss local real estate with Tom Bak. 3511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-25-the-glenwood-housing-foundation--67945587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67945587Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:28:31 +0000KX FMEveryone Is Invited to this year’s Gala on October 18th at the Festival of Arts.3606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-24-david-shahoian-of-citizens-business-bank--67913901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67913901Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:06:26 +0000KX FMDavid Shahoian of Citizens Business Bank speaks to providing commercial loans in general and the Dana Point Harbor in particular.3086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-23-adam-ereth--67826231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67826231Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:14:52 +0000KX FMAdam shares his wisdom and experience in business, philanthropy, and politics. Among topics discussed were rental vs. home ownership, land use planning, and developing community. 3604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-22-susi-q--67483686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67483686Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:33:07 +0000KX FMCelebrating their 50th Anniversary.3322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-21-cary-hyden--67391374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67391374Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:47:40 +0000KX FMCary Hyden is regarded as one of the nation’s leading boardroom advisors to public companies. He and Tom discuss both his career in mergers and acquisitions as well as his philanthropic focus on the mental health of our youth.3224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-christopher-regan-laguna-beach-water-district--67000838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67000838Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:06:34 +0000KX FM3308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-19-lbhs-teacher-mr-hendrow--66999913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66999913Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:20:37 +0000KX FM3137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-18-thomas-hale--66917460
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66917460Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:18:31 +0000KX FMThomas is an eclectic member of our Laguna Beach community. He serves the Laguna Beach philanthropic community and pursues a variety of athletic endeavors, including the ocean swim from Laguna Beach to Catalina.
]]>3265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-17-wes-geer-of-korn--66748523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66748523Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:54:05 +0000KX FMWes is an American guitarist best known as a member of Korn, a nu metal band.2885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-16-supervisor-katrina-foley--66552985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66552985Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:15:46 +0000KX FM3375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-15-jeff-meberg--66509503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66509503Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:38:06 +0000KX FMJeff is a prominent member of the Laguna Beach philanthropic community. He chairs the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and is a board member of the Glenwood Housing Foundation.3601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-tom-tait--66021731Act of Kindness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66021731Fri, 09 May 2025 21:18:16 +0000KX FMTom discusses his book Act of Kindness.Act of Kindness.]]>3537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-13-hess-vakili--65729288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65729288Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:36:12 +0000KX FMHess's background in masterplanning communities with an emphasis on coastal communities provides for a lively discussion on Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach.3666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-laguna-beach-lawn-bowling-club--65596855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596855Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:07:34 +0000KX FM3634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-11-pat-ryan--65596753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596753Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:53:30 +0000KX FMPat is a prominent commercial real estate broker and advisor. He and Tom discuss the office market in general and Laguna Beach in particular. 3471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-10-david-shahoian--65596306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65596306Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:38:59 +0000KX FMDavid provides insights into today's commercial lending market in general and lending opportunities with Citizen's Bank.3616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-9-harley-rouda--65543761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543761Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:14:28 +0000KX FMHarley Rouda is a former US Congressman of the House of Representatives and local Laguna Beach Resident. Tom and Harley discuss the complexities of struggling Laguna Beach commerce, politics, business development, and living the Laguna Beach lifestyle. 3586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-8-sally-ann-and-don-sheridan--65543581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543581Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:39:40 +0000KX FMSallie Ann Sheridan (Former City of Irvine Mayor) and her husband, Dan (Former City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board Member), discuss their careers in government and their passions for theatre and skateboarding. 3513falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-7-ethan-staus--65543308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543308Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:29:09 +0000KX FMEthan Staus is Singer-Songwriter and Musician based in Laguna Beach. Tom discusses the ins and outs of the music industry, performing, recording, and the process of becoming a musician and songwriter. 3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-6-marcus-skenderian-of-compass-real-estate--65543214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543214Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:20:40 +0000KX FMMarcus and Tom focus their conversation on affordable housing in Laguna Beach.1737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-5-joe-hanauer--65543145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543145Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:11:21 +0000KX FMTom Bak speaks with local community builder Joe Hanauer, tune in to hear Joe and Tom have an in-depth discussion around affordable housing and apartments in Laguna. They bond over their shared passion for making communities better and stronger through...3541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-4-steve-brittan--65543055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543055Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:09:46 +0000KX FMTom has an interesting conversation with Steve Brittan the CEO of LCAD the Laguna College of Art & Design.  They discuss Steve's background growing up in South Africa and his personal journey to leading LCAD into the future.  Great episode and...3671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-3-tom-bak--65543034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543034Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:55:51 +0000KX FMTom shares more about his background as a real estate developer, what brought him to Laguna and his views on the future.3363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-2-marcus-skenderian--65542989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542989Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:47:13 +0000KX FMTom invites Marcus of the Marcus Skendarian Real Estate Group into the studio to discuss the Real Estate scene in Laguna Beach.3531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-living-in-laguna-beach-episode-1-meital-taub--65542707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542707Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:12:10 +0000KX FMMeital Taub of Livel Real Estate the Number 1 Brokerage Team in Laguna Beach joins us live in our Pearl Street studio to discuss her background, her team's focus on the local market, how she approaches helping buyers and sellers as well as trends in...3246falsefull