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Up + Adam with Adam MontielHappy Friday - Robin from Woods is back!Adam is on Vacation - Please excuse the scrappy editing - . Robin Coleman returns to the show after many weeks off after she lost her dog. We talk to Woods Humane each week, so if you love dogs, this will touch you. We love Robin, her work, and glad shes back. ********Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET...2025-07-2512 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBreaking News, Breaking Patterns: A Journalist who Stopped Reporting and Started RevealingToday on Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Emmy-nominated journalist and host of The Bright Side, Simone Boyce. From breaking news to breaking cycles, Simone opens up about her transition from the hard edges of national news to the warmer, deeper spaces of cultural storytelling and soul-level joy.They get into it all. What it's like leaving legacy media for something more personal. How motherhood rewired her approach to journalism. And why “choosing the bright side” isn’t just optimism. It’s a practice. Simone shares a vulnerable turning point at a trauma retreat, her favo...2025-07-2337 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielNot Just Long Songs: What the Jam Band Scene Taught the Music Industry by Accident While Speaking to Anyone Feeling Lost in a CrowdWhat’s the deal with jam bands? Are they cults? Are they concerts? Are they just… long songs with extra sweat? Turns out, they were something bigger—a full-blown movement with its own rules, rituals, drug codes, and DIY economy that quietly rewired the way we experience music today.In this episode, Adam sits down with Mike Ayers, veteran music journalist and author of Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the '90s Jam Band Explosion and the Scene That Followed. From Phish to Panic, Spin Doctors to secr...2025-07-2130 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSmells Like Local Spirit: Where Wellness Meets Her MakerThey’ve shipped over a million handcrafted wellness products around the world, but still fly under the radar in their own hometown.In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with the magnetic duo behind Life Elements, Martha and Curt. Based in Atascadero, these two have been quietly redefining wellness with small-batch, plant-based products that actually work. Their CBD relief sticks are legendary, their deodorants are changing the game, and their magnesium lotion? Let’s just say it’s giving people their sleep and their sanity back.But this i...2025-07-1740 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielRiffs, Regrets, and Redemption: Don Felder of The Eagles Tells All While Up+AdamIn this very special episode, Adam sits down with Don Felder, guitar legend, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and the man behind one of the most iconic solos in rock history: Hotel California. But there’s a whole lot more to Felder’s story than one song.We talk about his brand new album The Vault: Fifty Years of Music, a stunning collection of unreleased tracks, reimagined demos, and personal time capsules from a half-century of playing, touring, and living the rock and roll life. Felder opens up about the tracks that almost never saw...2025-07-1642 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielTased and Confused: The Truth Behind the Shock & The Taser #TrueCrimeTuesdayWhen you hear the word Taser, what comes to mind... safety, control, compliance? But what if behind that word lies a story of unchecked ambition, corporate influence over public safety, and a device that has contributed to the deaths of over 1,000 people in the U.S. alone?On this episode of Up + Adam, Adam Montiel welcomes award-winning journalist and filmmaker Nick Berardini, the voice and mind behind the powerful new podcast Absolute: Taser Incorporated. From the boardrooms of Axon Enterprises to the streets of America’s most policed neighborhoods, this series pulls back the cu...2025-07-1546 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielIn Pain in the Membrane: The Science & Research of Headaches w/ Science Journalist Tom Zeller Jr.Headaches are universal, but for millions, they’re more than a nuisance. They’re life-altering, misunderstood, and often misdiagnosed. In this episode, Adam sits down with award-winning science journalist and former New York Times reporter Tom Zeller Jr., whose powerful new book, The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction, dives deep into the mysterious world of chronic head pain, especially the brutal beast known as cluster headaches.From the ER to experimental drug trials, to the emotional weight of invisible pain, this conversation blends science, soul, and storytelling in a way only Up+Adam can. If y...2025-07-1419 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPink Drank Winning and Pet of the Week from Woods Humane SocietyListen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing wh...2025-07-1113 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielAmerica’s Next Top Memoir: The First Model to Write a Book on Top Model is Up+AdamWhat really happened on America’s Next Top Model? Sarah Hartshorne joins Adam Montiel with the kind of honesty that flips the script on everything you thought you knew about reality TV. A contestant on Cycle 9 and the author of You Wanna Be On Top?, Sarah unpacks the contracts, the calorie limits, the casting manipulation, and the emotional aftermath of living inside a show that was built for drama, not truth.They talk about how the show shaped her body image, what it was like to be the only plus-size contestant, how the producers cr...2025-07-1025 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielDiapers, Dignity, and the Real Cost of Parenting: The Sweetest Nonprofit You’ve Never Heard OfToday’s episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the smallest items make the biggest impact. Adam sits down with Cami Statler, Executive Director, and Lydia Gong, Bilingual Operations Manager and Lactation Educator at Pregnancy and Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo County (PPS), a nonprofit many are calling “the sweetest on the Central Coast.”They talk openly about the emotional realities of parenthood, the transformative power of early support, and why something as basic as a diaper can be the difference between a parent staying in school or having to drop out. PPS isn’t just handing...2025-07-0928 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHigh on History: The Truth They Didn’t Teach You #TrueCrimeTuesdayWhat do Shakespeare, Steve Jobs, Queen Victoria, and a pope with a taste for cocaine wine have in common? According to historian and viral storyteller Sam Kelly, more than you’d think. In this episode, Adam chats with the author of Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence to uncover the hilariously human, shockingly drug-laced past of some of the world’s most iconic figures.Adam talks psychedelic breakthroughs, presidential dependencies, the birth of AA, mushrooms in power, modern meds like Ozempic, and how history migh...2025-07-0825 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFrom Mental Roasts to Mental Remedy: Comic Icon Lisa Lampanelli Shrinks the BS and is Up+Adam!From comedy royalty to soul-stirring truth-teller, Lisa Lampanelli is back, but not like you remember her. In this episode, Adam sits down with the iconic “Queen of Mean” turned self-help sage to talk about her powerful (and hilarious) new podcast, Shrink This! Alongside co-host Nick Scopoletti, Lisa tackles listener-submitted problems with the kind of tough love and hard laughs only she can deliver.In this candid conversation, Lisa opens up about walking away from insult comedy, embracing reinvention, and why authenticity is the new punchline. We talk therapy, self-sabotage, letting go of what hurts us...2025-07-0719 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielThe Plea. The Fallout. EXCLUSIVE: NYT Best Selling Author Howard Blum on the Kohberger ConfessionIn this gripping follow-up conversation, Adam welcomes back investigative journalist and bestselling author Howard Blum, just one day after Bryan Kohberger, accused in the shocking 2022 Idaho college murders, pled guilty to four counts of first-degree murder. Blum, author of When The Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders, breaks down what this plea really means for justice, the unanswered questions that still linger, and the emotional fallout for the victims' families.With Howard’s signature blend of old-school reporting and narrative mastery, this conversation goes beyond headlines, from courtroom strategy to th...2025-07-0318 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielLouder Than History: The Wall of Sound and the Freaks Who Engineered PerfectionIn this episode of Up+Adam, we crank the dial all the way up with journalist and author Brian Anderson, whose debut book Loud & Clear tells the jaw-dropping story of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound. Even if you’ve never spun a Dead record in your life, this conversation is for you. Because it’s not just about the music, it’s about ambition, obsession, and the kind of wild, world-changing creativity that rewrites the rules.Brian walks us through the rise and wild fall of the Wall. A live sound system s...2025-07-0231 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWhat We See When We Don’t Die: Filmmaker and Host of Alive Again, Dan Bush is Up+AdamWhat really happens when we die? Or... what if we don't?On this episode of Up+Adam, I chat with filmmaker and podcast host Dan Bush, the creator of Alive Again, a gripping series that explores near-death experiences and the people who live to talk about them. These aren’t just brushes with death; they’re deep dives into the stories, sensations, and transformations that follow. We talk about the patterns that show up again and again, regardless of culture, gender, or age, and ask the big questions: Where does skepticism fit in? What happ...2025-07-0116 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWhat We See When We Don’t Die: Filmmaker and Host of Alive Again, Dan Bush is Up+AdamWhat really happens when we die? Or... what if we don't?On this episode of Up+Adam, I chat with filmmaker and podcast host Dan Bush, the creator of Alive Again, a gripping series that explores near-death experiences and the people who live to talk about them. These aren’t just brushes with death; they’re deep dives into the stories, sensations, and transformations that follow. We talk about the patterns that show up again and again, regardless of culture, gender, or age, and ask the big questions: Where does skepticism fit in? What happ...2025-06-3016 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSoul Food That Speaks Every Language - TV Chef & Best Selling Author Deborah Vantrece is Up+AdamOn today’s Up+Adam, best-selling author and TV chef Deborah VanTrece joins Adam for a rich and flavorful conversation about the universal language of food, the roots of soul cooking, and how she’s blending global influence with deep Southern tradition. From serving up creative twists like Jamaican beef pot pie and adobo ribs on FYI’s Global Soul Kitchen, to redefining airport dining as Executive Chef of the Centurion Lounge at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, Chef VanTrece is a culinary storyteller. She shares the emotional heartbeat behind her dishes, the cultures that inspire her palate, and the one recipe s...2025-06-3016 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHollywood Vampires: Feeding the Celebrity Exploitation MachineWhat happens when justice goes viral? When the courtroom becomes content? And when the story isn't just about two celebrities, but about us?In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel welcomes journalist and documentarian Makiko Wholey, co-author of Hollywood Vampires: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Celebrity Exploitation Machine. Makiko takes us behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic, consequential trials in modern celebrity history, revealing what most of us missed while we were scrolling. From overnight fan campouts in Fairfax to the quiet conversations that never made it to YouTube...2025-06-2736 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBenevolence with a Buzz: Pink Drank 2025 and the Importance of the Elk's Lodge to our CommunityGet ready to dive deep with one of the Elks Lodge’s most dedicated leaders, Nancy Lewelling, as she joins Adam Montiel to talk about Pink Drank, a vibrant summer event that’s become one of San Luis Obispo’s most anticipated gatherings. Poolside, dressed in pink, with over 30 of the hottest producers in wine, beer, spirits, and craft cocktails. Add in a live DJ, curated bites, a grazing table, a wine pull, and you've got a celebration that’s as playful as it is purposeful.Nancy shares what makes this event so uniquely Central...2025-06-2632 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielZiggy Marley is Up+Adam Talking Pajamas, Peace, and Papa MarleyIn this soulful episode, Adam chats with the incomparable Ziggy Marley: eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, humanitarian, and now, bedtime book wizard. Ziggy opens up about Pajammin’, his newest children’s book inspired by his father Bob Marley’s iconic song “Jamming.” But this conversation goes way deeper than pajamas.Together, they unpack family rituals, the evolution of legacy, and what it means to create joy that outlives you. Ziggy shares the heart behind the pages, how music still guides his fatherhood, and why stories matter more than ever. If you’re looking for a conver...2025-06-2517 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFrom Prosecutor to Whistleblower: Why Tanenbaum Walked Away from JFK! #TrueCrimeTuesdayWhat if the story we’ve been told for 60 years… was never meant to hold up? Legendary prosecutor and former Deputy Chief Counsel of the U.S. Congressional JFK assassination probe, Robert K. Tanenbaum, joins Up+Adam for a truth-bomb of a conversation that challenges the official narrative of Dealey Plaza. His new book, That Day in Dallas: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK, makes the case—with evidence, not theory—that the assassination was not the act of a lone gunman, but a multilayered cover-up by forces inside our own government.In this epi...2025-06-2430 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielMore Than a Talk Show: Montel Williams Rewrites History and is Up+AdamMontel Williams is Up+Adam! What happens when a 36,000-ton aircraft carrier gets torpedoed in WWII, its rudder jammed, and it starts spinning helplessly in enemy waters? In most timelines, it’s the end of the story. But in Montel Williams’ new book The Sailing of the Intrepid, it’s just the beginning.On today’s episode, Adam welcomes Montel…yes, that Montel for a conversation that’s part history, part masterclass in resilience. They dive into the wild true tale of the USS Intrepid, the crew that refused to surrender, and the 3,000-square-foot sail that st...2025-06-2321 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHappy Friday! Woods and Pink Drank! First 10 in at AdamMontiel.com Wins Tix to Pink Drank!In this episode, Adam chats with Robin from Woods Humane Society with our Pet(s) of the Week. We say pets, cause…we…got…KITTENS! They are also on the heels of their big Tails gala event this weekend!Also, rosé all day? Adam is giving away a pair of tickets to Pink Drank, the Central Coast’s ultimate rosé bash. First ten listeners to hit up adammontiel.com get in. No code words. No nonsense. Just go. Buy tickets at pinkdrank.org - But win them from Adam.Learn more...2025-06-2013 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHealing Out Loud: Answering the Advocacy Call From Crisis to CourageIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down in the LoBro Studios with Jatzibe Sandoval, Community Impact and Volunteer Director at Lumina Alliance, for a conversation that’s as moving as it is essential. From her own personal journey through challenge and transformation to now leading community advocacy efforts, Jatzibe shares how lived experience becomes powerful leadership. We talk about the delicate art of trauma-informed care, what real allyship looks like outside of Pride month, and why showing up for survivors takes more than good intentions, it takes commitment. If you’ve ever wond...2025-06-1934 min
The Pour with Adam MontielVine Voyage: Paso Meets the Rhône, Bordeaux, and Beyond with Cork & Cruise!On this episode of The Pour, Adam welcomes back a true architect of adventure, Mary Ann Erdos, founder of Cork & Cruise. If you think you’ve been on a wine trip before, think again. Mary Ann has created something completely different: immersive, intimate journeys where you don’t just taste the wine, you taste the place, the story, and the people behind the pour.From their first Rhône adventure (where Adam joined as a guest), to this summer’s highly anticipated Bordeaux cruise, and already booking fast for Portugal 2026 (with Turtle Rock, Hawks Hill...2025-06-1819 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSecond Floor Flavor, Ground-Level Soul: John MacKinnon of Todo Bueno (All Good Grill) is Up+AdamToday in the LoBro Studios at Timbre, we’re joined by longtime restaurateur and hospitality ninja John MacKinnon, the mind and soul behind two very different but equally beloved spots on the Central Coast: Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill in Cambria and Todo Bueno at the SLO Public Market.We talk about what it means to build something with intention. From the grind of surviving the pandemic as a restaurant owner, to the obsessive joy of layering a perfect taco or burger. John shares why quesadillas earn respect, what makes a sauce unforgettable, and why ho...2025-06-1836 minThe Pour with Adam MontielWhite Lies We Drank: Paso Winemakers Flip the Script with the White Wine InvitationalWhite wine finally gets top billing in Paso, and we’ve got the guys making it happen. Adam sits down in the LoBro Studios at Timbre with Dave McGee of Monochrome Wines, and Joe Barton & Brad Ely of Barton Family Wines to talk about the second White Wine Invitational. What inspired it? Why now? And how are these winemakers shaking up everything you thought you knew about white wine?Whether you’re a diehard red drinker or already love whites, this is the episode that just might change your palate.Get tickets to t...2025-06-181h 09Up + Adam with Adam MontielShe Solved a Murder Online. Then Went to Work. The Ladies Behind True Crime Tonight (and Don't F**k with Cats) #TrueCrimeTuesdayToday on Up+Adam, Adam chats with Courtney Armstrong and Baudi Moovan, co-hosts of the nightly iHeartRadio podcast True Crime Tonight. Courtney has spent years inside the darkest corners of America’s most haunting cases, from the Piketon massacre to justice with Nancy Grace. Baudi became a household name after helping crack a murder case online, her story told in Netflix’s Don’t F**k With Cats. Together, they navigate the chaos of true crime headlines, digital manhunts, and human heartbreak five nights a week. In this episode, they talk about the cases that ke...2025-06-1725 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWe Got the Dirt: Ag Stories You Can’t Make Up - Part 2 with SLO Farm TrailWe’re kicking off a part 2 of our Farm Days series that takes you straight into the heart of the SLO County Farm Trail this weekend!. In this first episode, Adam sits down with some of his favorite ag fam to talk about food, farming, friendship, and how passion and product collide right here on the Central Coast.Joining Adam in Timbre LoBro studio:Lynette Sonne, the powerhouse behind Farmstead Ed and the SLO County Farm Trail, who’s connecting farmers to farmers and farms to YOU.Gina Hambly from Hamb...2025-06-1633 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBoop! There It Is: A Legend in the Booth, David Foster is Up+AdamThis is one of those Up+Adam episodes you remember. When a guest like David Foster joins the show, you know you're in for something special. Sixteen Grammys. A career that’s defined the sound of entire generations. And now? He’s scoring Broadway. This is more than a cool conversation. It’s a front-row seat to one of music’s greatest living legends.What happens when a hitmaker steps into the world of Broadway? You get BOOP! The Musical, a lush, cinematic journey through the world of the iconic Betty Boop, composed by Foster h...2025-06-1318 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBatter Up: The Rise of Breadin' Bros and its Local 16 Year Old CEO!In this episode, Adam reunites with a very special guest: Aiden Ponti, the 16-year-old founder of Breadin Bros, a Central Coast culinary brand built from scratch... literally. Two years after their first conversation at the Mid-State Fair, Aiden returns to talk about how his fried chicken obsession turned into a fast-growing business, now in local stores.We talk product innovation, personal growth, and the wild story behind launching his very own Breadin Bros Racing team in the 24 Hours of Lemons. From meatballs to marketing, boosters to burnout, this is one of those rare interviews that re...2025-06-1231 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielOne Chair, One Chance, One Comeback: NBC's Winner of The Voice Adam David is Up+AdamWhat does it sound like when a man sings from the middle of his comeback? On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with The Voice Season 27 winner Adam David, a soulful rocker whose voice is as textured as his story. From a single-chair turn to an Instant Save that felt more like a divine pause button, Adam’s journey through addiction, recovery, and redemption is nothing short of cinematic.We talk about the moment music stopped being a dream and started being a lifeline. This is more than a vic...2025-06-1117 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSleuths, Secrets, and the Silence of Talina Zar #TrueCrimeTuesdayIn this episode, Adam chats with award-winning journalist and podcast host Melissa Jeltsen, whose latest true-crime series What Happened to Talina Zar dives deep into one of the most unsettling disappearances in recent memory.During the early days of COVID lockdown, 50-year-old Talina Zar posted an eerie message online and then vanished. What followed was a search unlike anything we’ve seen: led not by detectives, but by relentless internet sleuths. Melissa walks us through the bizarre twists, the murky ethics of amateur investigation, and the deeply human story at the center of it al...2025-06-1023 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielMan of Steel, Heart of Gold: Cain't Knock the Hustle - Actor Dean Cain is Up+AdamWhat happens when Superman trades his cape for a clipboard… and ends up coaching a girls’ soccer team full of chaos and heart? In this episode of Up+Adam, Dean Cain joins the show to talk about his brand-new film Little Angels, in theaters now. But this conversation goes well beyond the movie.They dive into legacy, left turns, writing from the heart, and the real behind-the-scenes grit it takes to create something the whole family can watch...and actually enjoy. Dean shares stories from his Hollywood journey, the projects that still stick with him...2025-06-0919 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWhere There’s Smoke, There’s 'Meathead': The NYT Best Selling Grillmaster General & Food Scientist is Up+AdamWhere There’s Smoke, There’s Meathead: Adam chats with one of the most trusted voices in barbecue…Meathead, BBQ Hall of Famer and the mind behind the wildly popular AmazingRibs.com. His latest book, The Meathead Method, isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a myth-busting, flavor-unlocking, science-soaked manual that turns your grill into an instrument of delicious truth.From the Central Coast to the science lab, Meathead talks about busting BBQ myths, cooking with our own Brigit Binns, and how flavor isn’t just taste, it’s memory, place, and soul. Whether y...2025-06-0624 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielLocker Room Talk: Kenny Crossley of Storage Wars is Up+AdamIn this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with the ever-charismatic Kenny Crossley, a standout personality from A&E's hit series Storage Wars. From his early days in New Orleans law enforcement to managing storage facilities in Los Angeles, Kenny's journey to television stardom is anything but ordinary. He shares insights into the upcoming season of Storage Wars, premiering Saturday, June 7th at 9PM ET/PT on A&E, promising more auctions, action, and unexpected treasures.Kenny opens up about his unique approach to bidding, the lessons he's learned from his mentor Barry...2025-06-0517 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWhere Wine Meets Wow: Cuisine & Hospitality at a Higher Vibration w/ Allegretto Vineyard Resort's Chef Kenny SeligerChef Kenny Seliger is no stranger to fine dining. After helping In Bloom earn a mention in the Michelin Guide, he’s now stepping into a whole new chapter as Executive Chef of Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. This property is as soulful and intentional as the cuisine he’s now creating. In this episode, Adam sits down with Kenny after a weekend on-site to talk about what it’s like running a kitchen inside a luxury resort, how his mindset has evolved, and why sometimes the perfect omelet matters just as much as a tasting menu.2025-06-0427 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHow to Bring Down Big Pharma as a Secret Agent for the DOJ Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Kid) #TrueCrimeTueToday on Up+Adam, on a #TrueCrimeTuesday we’re pulling back the curtain on Big Pharma with someone who lived the story from the inside. Lisa Pratta spent over 30 years as a pharmaceutical sales rep, climbing the ranks, crushing quotas, and doing what she thought was helping people. But when she saw her company pushing a powerful drug off-label, jacking up the price from $40 to nearly $30,000 per vial, and putting patients at risk, she couldn’t stay quiet. What followed was a nearly decade-long undercover operation with the Department of Justice, all while raising a special-needs son as a sing...2025-06-0318 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielA QUIET CAFETERIA: HOW THE SLO FOOD BANK WORKS TO SILENCE THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER HUNGEROn Today’s Episode Of Up + Adam, We Sit Down With Molly Kern, Ceo Of The Slo Food Bank, For A Real And Inspiring Conversation About What Food Insecurity Looks Like Right Here On The Central Coast. While Many Of Us Are Easing Into Summer, There’s A Silence Happening In School Cafeterias Across The County That Speaks Volumes, Because When School’s Out, For Thousands Of Local Kids, So Is Their Most Reliable Meal Of The Day.We Talk About The Power Of A Single Breakfast Bag, What A $1 Donation Can Actually Do, And Th...2025-06-0218 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPet Me, Pour Me, Plate Me: A Weekend of Greek Eats, Craft Beer, and Cat NapsThis episode of Up+Adam is a full-on celebration of community, culture, and connection on the Central Coast.We kick things off with Ashley White from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, who gives us the inside scoop on the sold-out Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest and the growing list of community events surrounding it. From Friday’s all-day Block Party to Sunday’s “Beers & Brekkie” brunch, it’s more than just a beer fest. It’s a full weekend experience designed to celebrate Paso and its people.Then we yell a little “OP...2025-05-3021 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSLO Grown, Soul Grown: Know Your Farmer – Down the SLO Farm Trail We Go!We’re kicking off a two-part Farm Days series that takes you straight into the heart of the SLO County Farm Trail. In this first episode, Adam sits down with some of his favorite ag fam to talk about food, farming, friendship, and how passion and product collide right here in SLO CAL.Joining Adam in Timbre LoBro studio:Lynette Sonne, the powerhouse behind Farmstead Ed and the SLO County Farm Trail, who’s connecting farmers to farmers and farms to YOU.Gina Hambly from Hambly Farms, where lavender isn’t just a plant—...2025-05-2935 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielYour Name Deserves a Keychain: NYT Bestseller Luvvie Ajayi Jones on Owning Identity and Telling Your StoryIn this episode, Adam chats with the iconic Luvvie Ajayi Jones, four-time New York Times bestselling author, cultural critic, TED Talk powerhouse, and now the author of Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name, a children's book that hits home for anyone who's ever been told their name was "too much."They talk about what it means to be a “professional troublemaker,” the power of defending your identity, and how our childhood gifts, the ones we often got in trouble for, are usually our true superpowers. Luvvie also shares what it really takes to write and publ...2025-05-2815 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielIt’s Everywhere, Even Here in SLO CAL: The Forever Chemical Crisis #TrueCrimeTuesdayThey’re called ‘Forever Chemicals’, but the damage they cause could last even longer.In this episode of Up+Adam, award-winning environmental journalists Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin join Adam Montiel to talk about their new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. With gripping stories, damning internal documents, and emotional accounts from families devastated by PFAS exposure, this interview dives into the disturbing reality of how a class of chemicals, hidden in cookware, cosmetics, even dental floss, ended up in the bodies of 97% of Americans.Adam and the authors explor...2025-05-2726 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielImprovised, Intimate, and In Sync: The Sonic Alchemy of Elysian MoonIn this episode, Adam welcomes Elysian Moon, the magnetic musical duo of Tyson Leonard and Grace Jiia, into the Timbre Winery LoBo studios for an intimate conversation and a live in-studio performance that hits on every frequency. Known for their cinematic, ritualistic sets and hypnotic blend of neoclassical, global house, and sparkly techno, Tyson and Grace don’t just perform - they channel. From falling in love in a festival bathroom line to composing during moments of relationship tension, their story is as dynamic and layered as the music they make.We ta...2025-05-231h 09Up + Adam with Adam MontielMama's Meatball & Mistura: The Many Lives of Local (but World Renowned) Chef NicolaIn this soulful, laugh-filled, and eye-opening episode, Adam sits down with longtime friend and culinary visionary Chef Nicola Allegretta — the heart behind Paso’s beloved Mama’s Meatball and the bold brilliance behind Mistura, one of the most acclaimed Peruvian restaurants in the country.From dancing salsa at The Grad to launching his latest Chef’s Table experience (yes, he’s serving kui, beef heart, and alpaca), Nicola shares the story of his culinary fusion, his deep spiritual connection to food, and the risks he’s taken to build something truly special here on the Central Coast.2025-05-2236 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPlaying Without a Net: Corey Jordan on Risk, Resonance, and Renaissance in Taking a Coffee Shop to a Conservatory – Libretto in Full BloomIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down at the LoBro Studios at Timbre with musician, curator, and Paso Robles native Corey Jordan, co-founder of Libretto Paso, the one-of-a-kind wine and jazz club making serious noise on the Central Coast.Corey isn’t just talking chords and concerts, he’s building legacy. We go deep on the upcoming May 22 fundraiser for the Libretto Conservatory, a music education program that’s bringing Grammy-level mentorship to young musicians across SLO County, completely tuition-free.We talk about:Turning a coffee shop piano into a...2025-05-2128 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielIntentionally Unfiltered: She Can See Right Through You - Dr. Leslie Dobson is Up+Adam #TrueCrimeTuesdayDr. Leslie Dobson is not your typical psychologist. She's a courtroom expert, a clinical force, and the host of the razor-sharp podcast Intentionally Disturbing. In this episode, Adam and Dr. Dobson dive into the minds of predators, the patterns of trauma, and the uncomfortable truths we tend to look away from. They get into the Diddy allegations, how predators manipulate with power, and what it’s like to read someone’s darkness before they even open their mouth.This conversation is layered, fearless, and wickedly smart. If you’ve ever wanted to understand what really...2025-05-2025 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielThe Staviary, Part 2: Building a Place That Feels Like You - with Chef Rachel & Eric PonceIn Part 2 of Adam’s conversation with Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce, we move from the journey… to the juice. This episode dives into the creative heartbeat of The Staviary - their soon-to-open wine, food, and beer experience in downtown Paso Robles. From the chef’s counter to the curated bottle list, every choice is rooted in intention, flavor, and soul.Eric shares what makes their beer program unlike anything else in town, including international bottles with personal stories behind each label, traditional pouring techniques, and that coveted Czech foam certification. 2025-05-1938 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielThe Staviary, Part 2: Building a Place That Feels Like You - with Chef Rachel & Eric PonceIn Part 2 of Adam’s conversation with Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce, we move from the journey… to the juice. This episode dives into the creative heartbeat of The Staviary - their soon-to-open wine, food, and beer experience in downtown Paso Robles. From the chef’s counter to the curated bottle list, every choice is rooted in intention, flavor, and soul.Eric shares what makes their beer program unlike anything else in town, including international bottles with personal stories behind each label, traditional pouring techniques, and that coveted Czech foam certification. 2025-05-191h 03
Up + Adam with Adam MontielPairing Dreams with Grit: Chef Rachel & Eric Go All In with The Staviary - A Name You’ve Never Heard, But Will Never ForgetToday on Up+Adam, we’ve got the exclusive first look at The Staviary—a brand new food and beer experience coming to downtown Paso Robles. Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce join Adam to announce their long-awaited concept, opening behind the park in one of the most exciting new developments in town. From Michelin-star buzz to glassware from Belgium, these two are bringing something fresh, personal, and deeply soulful to the Central Coast.In this first half of their interview, we dig into the origin story of The Staviary—from the made-up name t...2025-05-1537 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBuck Wild: Actor Oliver Stark from 9-1-1 on Fame, Fire, and Finding HimselfFrom London stages to Hollywood firehouses, Oliver Stark has carved out a spot in primetime TV that’s impossible to ignore. Best known as Evan “Buck” Buckley on the hit ABC series 9-1-1, Oliver joins Up+Adam to talk about his unexpected journey, the real heart behind his character, and how playing a firefighter for over eight seasons has shaped the way he sees himself, and the world. Adam and Oliver get into everything from behind-the-scenes chaos to fan theories, imposter syndrome, and the kind of personal growth that only comes when you stop chasing what’s next and star...2025-05-1421 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielThe Killer Told the Truth. The State Didn’t Listen: When justice gets it backwards with Gilbert King of Bone Valley #TrueCrimeTuesdayWhat happens when the justice system locks up the wrong man - and leaves the right one walking free? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gilbert King joins Adam to talk about Bone Valley Season 2, the shocking true-crime series following the decades-long case of Leo Schofield. Convicted of murdering his wife in 1987, Leo still sits behind bars, even after another man, Jeremy Scott, confessed. Gilbert opens up about the emotional weight of investigating this case for over six years, why Season 2 turns the focus to a killer haunted by his past, and how telling stories like these isn’t just journalism, it’s ju...2025-05-1330 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielOff Course, On Purpose: How Sailing with Phoenix Is Capturing Hearts and Leaving Swell Enough AloneOn today’s Up+Adam, we spotlight the incredible voyage of Oliver Widger (aka Sailing with Phoenix), a 29-year-old from Oregon who left his corporate job, bought a used boat, and set sail - solo - to Hawaii. Diagnosed with a rare spinal condition that could one day leave him paralyzed, Oliver decided to stop waiting and start moving. With no offshore experience and only his cat Phoenix for company, he’s now capturing the hearts of thousands online as he documents every challenge, every sunrise, and every brutally honest moment from the open ocean.Ha...2025-05-1237 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielDamon Castillo Gets Unplugged and Gets Personal on Up+AdamWhat do you get when a community treasure steps behind the mic and speaks from the soul? You get Damon Castillo. Today on Up+Adam, Adam catches up with the Central Coast’s own musical mainstay to talk songwriting, inspiration, the stories behind his sound, and what’s next for the Damon Castillo Band. From the studio to the stage, Damon’s blend of groove, grit, and genuine emotion continues to make him one of the most respected and beloved voices around here.If you’ve ever been to one of his shows, you already...2025-05-0854 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPurple Haze & Liquid Gold: Olive the Above - Paso's Free Olive & Lavender FestivalPaso Robles is about to smell a whole lot better. In this episode of Up+Adam, we’re spotlighting the 2025 Paso Robles Olive & Lavender Festival, going down Saturday, May 10th, at Downtown City Park. Adam is joined by Gina Hambly of Hambly Farms and Dominique Lobjois of Sunshine Olive Oil—two makers at the center of this hyper-local celebration of scent, flavor, and Central Coast craftsmanship.Gina talks about how she and her husband built Hambly Farms from the soil up—harvesting, distilling, and bottling small-batch lavender goods right here on the Central Coast. Domini...2025-05-0740 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPlaying Through: The Central Coast Hustle of a Local Singer/Songwriter/MusicianA wrap up on Lumina Nights and Josh Rosenblum is back for Part Two, and this one hits differently. We pick up the conversation mid-stride - talking fatherhood, finding creative flow, and what it really means to grow as an artist. Josh brings the same authenticity and warmth as he did in Part One, but here the conversation loosens up, gets even more revealing, and yes—he picks up the guitar again for some unexpected live moments that’ll stay with you.If you’ve ever felt caught between the grind and the groove, this one’s for you...2025-05-0537 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHere Today, Gone Tamale: Atascadero's Biggest Event is Their Free Tamale Festival (This Weekend)!What do tamales, tiny dogs in costume, and civic pride have in common? Atascadero, baby. In this episode, we're joined by Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for the City of Atascadero, to talk all things Tamale Festival. It's one of the Central Coast's most festive, flavorful, and fur-friendly events of the year. We break down what’s new for 2025, how it’s grown into a regional favorite, and yes, Adam is back to be one of the judges for the legendary Pet Costume Contest. So polish up those paws and starch your sombreros.Plus, we c...2025-05-0223 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSLO CAL Sessions: Breaking Chords & Breaking Through with Singer Songwriter Josh RosenblumHe’s one of the Central Coast’s most dynamic musical voices, and not just because he plays half the instruments in his band. In this free-flowing, no-rules conversation, Josh Rosenblum joins Adam for part one of a two-part hang where they get into the creative grind, what it means to write music with purpose, and how to stay hopeful without sounding preachy. Josh talks about growing up in a jazz-rooted family, his thoughts on the state of the world, fatherhood, and why he still believes in the power of music to move people—even wh...2025-05-0140 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielNun of Your Business: Sister Monica Clare’s Journey from Hollywood to Holy-woodToday on Up+Adam, we’re joined by Sister Monica Clare — nun, author, viral TikTok star, and living proof that sometimes your wildest detours are actually leading you home. Before she was Sister Monica Clare, she was Claudette Powell: a Southern girl with big-city dreams, an improv actor with the Groundlings, and a Hollywood professional — until a deeper calling slowly but surely rewrote the story she thought she was living. In her brand-new memoir, A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun, she shares the deeply...2025-04-3034 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFrom Rock Bottom to Rock Monster: Power, Intimacy, and Owning Your Story with Kristin CaseyToday on Up+Adam, we welcome Kristin Casey—author, recovered addict, intimacy coach, and survivor. Kristin opens up about her incredible journey from battling addiction and depression to becoming a certified surrogate partner and intimacy counselor. In this raw and revealing conversation, we explore her powerful new memoir Casey Dancer, her insights into healing and self-acceptance, and the important tie-in to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and organizations like Lumina Alliance.Kristin also shares reflections from her first best-selling book, Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh, which chronicles her wild years with the Eagles’ legendary guitar...2025-04-2934 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielPouring with Purpose: Inside the History and the Force that is 'Wine-4-Paws'In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Sarah Tomasetti, the driving force behind Wine 4 Paws, an annual unique event that marries the joy of wine tasting with over 80 wineries and more with the mission of supporting homeless animals from Woods Humane Society. Since 2009, Sarah's vision has galvanized the Central Coast community, raising over $700,000 for Woods Humane Society. Discover how this event has evolved over the years, the impact it has made, and how you can be part of this extraordinary weekend and initiative.Links:Wine 4 Paws: wine4...2025-04-2522 min
Up + Adam with Adam MontielShe’s Got Mash Appeal: Celebrity Chef Poppy O’Toole’s Rise to Potato QueenIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Poppy O’Toole, the Michelin-trained chef turned viral TikTok powerhouse behind Poppy Cooks. After losing her job during the pandemic, Poppy leaned into comfort, creativity, and carbs - and in doing so, built a global following obsessed with her signature style of accessible, personality-packed cooking. Known lovingly as “the High Priestess of the Potato,” she’s got over 4.4 million TikTok followers, 1.1 million on Instagram, and a growing catalog of craveable cookbooks that are as cozy as they are clever.We dig into her brand-ne...2025-04-2419 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielAre Highways Racist? Yep, We're Going There. Asking Tough Questions to ACLU President Deborah ArcherIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with ACLU president and NYU law professor Deborah Archer, who makes a bold claim in her new book Dividing Lines: America’s transportation system hasn’t just failed us—it was designed to divide us. This conversation doesn’t shy away from the big questions: In a time where everything is being called racist, is labeling roads helpful, or harmful? Do you think there’s a point where everything being framed as racial ends up diluting the very meaning of racism? At what point does a road… jus...2025-04-2319 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWhiskey & Wiretaps: How an Undercover FBI Agent Out-Outlawed the Outlaws #TrueCrimeTuesdayIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne, the undercover legend dubbed the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco.” From goat‑blood rituals with neo‑Nazis in a Georgia forest to the basement strip‑search that almost blew his cover, Payne unpacks 25 years inside Outlaw biker gangs, opioid pipelines, and the accelerationist movement plotting a race war, while getting candid about juggling seven burner phones, staying married, and the Safeguard psych checks that finally pulled him back from the edge - all captured in his new memoir Code Name: Pale Horse. Follow S...2025-04-2227 min
Up + Adam with Adam MontielForecasting What’s Next: Dave Hovde’s First Interview Since Announcing He's Leaving KSBY-TVAfter over 20 years as the face of weather on the Central Coast, Dave Hovde is stepping away from KSBY. But he’s not going far. In this first of a special two-part interview, Adam sits down in the Timbre LoBro Studios with Dave for an honest, revealing, and often hilarious conversation about why now was the time to step away, how he’s planning his next chapter, and why connection — not forecast accuracy — might be the true legacy he’s leaving behind. From early days covering explosions in North Dakota to calling shots during the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide...2025-04-1838 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFrom Iceman (X-Men) to Inner Demons: The Evolution of Actor Shawn Ashmore who is Up+AdamOn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with actor Shawn Ashmore, whose face (and voice) you definitely know—even if the name doesn’t hit right away. Shawn has carved out a powerhouse career in film and television, playing everything from superheroes (X-Men, The Boys) to complex, haunted men in cult thrillers like The Following, Devil’s Gate, and Aftermath.Now, he steps into something even darker in the brand-new horror film It Feeds, opening April 18th. He plays a father desperate to save his daughter from something no one else believes is real...2025-04-1137 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielGhosted, Gaslit, and Going Viral: The Creators of OK Storytime Bring the Drama to AdamToday on Up+Adam, Adam chats with the creators of OK Storytime, the viral comedy advice podcast that’s flipping the script on how we talk about relationships, breakups, and modern love. Hosts Samuel Donner and John Frye have built a storytelling empire from juicy listener confessions, wild Reddit threads, and the simple belief that good advice can absolutely be given goofily. From fake cancer diagnoses to breakups with babies on the way, no story is too chaotic for these two, along with their cohosts, to unpack—with heart, humor, and a shockingly insightful point...2025-03-2729 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielCrowd Control Confidential: Up+Adam's Inside Look at NFL Stadium Security with A&E’s 'Stadium Lockup' Star Omar JufkoEver wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at a packed NFL stadium when fans lose their cool? On today's Up+Adam, Adam welcomes Omar Jufko, Director of Stadium Security for the Cleveland Browns and the face of A&E's gripping new series, Stadium Lockup. Omar shares jaw-dropping stories about managing nearly 1,000 security staff, medics, and law enforcement personnel tasked with keeping 67,000 rowdy fans safe and in line every game day. From real-time monitoring of 500 CCTV cameras to diffusing wild confrontations, heartfelt family reunions, and even dealing with fans who end up in the stadium's holding cells, Omar...2025-03-2524 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielAdam Carolla is Up+Adam and Coming to SLO 2/28 to the Fremont!Today on Up+Adam, I’m joined by the one and only Adam Carolla—podcast pioneer, comedy legend, and one of the biggest names in the game. He’s coming to SLO to perform at the Fremont Theatre on February 28, and we had a chance to chat about everything from the state of podcasting and radio to stand-up comedy and California politics. And here’s the kicker—despite a career that’s spanned bestselling books, TV, movies, and the world’s most downloaded podcast, there’s still something Adam Carolla hasn’t done. We get into that, and trust me, his answer mig...2025-02-1928 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielGen Z Aiden D. Fills in for an Under the Weather Adam :(Adam out sick today. Reflect back with these two interviews from years ago. Dateline's Keith Morrison & Comic Tommy Chong*******Get your tickets to SLO COMEDY FESTIVAL HERE!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********For more behind-the-scenes moments and additional content, follow Adam on Instagram at @adamontheair HERE.*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them fo...2025-02-1216 min
Up + Adam with Adam MontielTrue Crime Tuesday: Host of CW's Crime Nation Laura Ingle is Up+Adam!True Crime Tuesday On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with legendary journalist and true crime powerhouse, Laura Ingle. If you’ve been following investigative journalism over the years, you’ve seen her work—from her days on KFI in Los Angeles to her tenure as a senior correspondent at FOX, and now at NewsNation. Laura has covered some of the most high-profile true crime cases, including the Gabby Petito investigation, the Long Island Serial Killer case, and the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos.Now, she’s taking he...2025-02-0424 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielHappy Monday! Chat on Up+Adam Catch up Day!Untamed Dinner at At Her Table – March 9Location: Paso Bamboo, 5590 North River Road, Paso RoblesTickets and event info: AtHerTable.comMoonshiner Collective – Live PerformanceMoonshiner Collective, the band behind the Up & Adam theme song “Start Again”, will be performing live at Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills on March 29.Tickets and event info: MoonshinerCollective.com********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!*******Get your tickets to SLO COMEDY FESTIVAL HERE!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********For mor...2025-02-0311 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielThe Real Bodyguard: Whitney Houston’s Protector & the Man Who Inspired the Movie is Up+AdamIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel chats with David Roberts, the real-life bodyguard to Whitney Houston, whose professional relationship with her inspired the legendary film The Bodyguard. His new memoir, Protecting Whitney, details his years of protecting one of the greatest voices in history—on stage, in the spotlight, and behind closed doors.Roberts was hired in 1988 for Whitney’s Moment of Truth World Tour, and what started as a professional assignment turned into a deeply personal and emotional journey. From the awe of witnessing her talent up close to the heartbreak of w...2025-02-0321 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielDead Air: Adam Chats with a Medium About Being Ghosted by Skeptics & the Space In-BetweenIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Paola Pedroza, an actress, TV host, and certified medium, to talk about her podcast Ghost Therapy—where she channels messages from the other side to bring comfort to her guests.Now, Adam’s a skeptic. He’s not looking to be convinced, but he is looking to understand. And that’s exactly what this conversation is about—curiosity without an agenda, respect without the need to agree.Paola shares how her abilities first manifested when she was a child, how...2025-01-3128 min
Up + Adam with Adam MontielLive Up+Adam from 'Songs of Solace' - Happening Right Now at Rod & Hammer Rock - Come Join UsIn this special episode of Up+Adam, Adam and his good friend and fellow colleague Suz, take you behind the scenes at Songs of Solace, a benefit concert happening RIGHT NOW (Sun) at Rod & Hammer Rock to raise funds for wildfire relief. Featuring an incredible lineup of talented musicians, including Moonshiner Collective, The Vibe Setters, Funk Junket, Zongo All-Stars, Chris Beland Band, Ryan Delmore, Carbon City Lights, Max MacLaury, and Mother Corn Shuckers, this event is a powerful testament to the strength of community and the unifying power of music.Still time to come...2025-01-2624 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWho Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why? NYT Best Selling Author Amanda Ripley is Up+AdamIn this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Amanda Ripley, NYT bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why. Amanda dives deep into the psychology of survival, exploring the phases of disaster response—denial, deliberation, and the decisive moment—and how ordinary people often emerge as the first responders in a crisis. From real-life survivor stories to scientific insights, Amanda explains why some people act while others freeze and how preparation, trust, and resilience can make all the difference. We also discuss the relevance of her work in the face of today’s disaster...2025-01-1321 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielAdam Interviews New Orleans Homicide Sergeant from A&E’s New Show Homicide Squad on New Year’s Terror AttackIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel welcomes Sgt. Rob Barrere, a seasoned homicide detective from the New Orleans Police Department and one of the stars of A&E’s gripping series Homicide Squad New Orleans. A familiar face from The First 48, Sgt. Barrere opens up about his years of service, the most challenging cases he’s faced, and how working in a city as rich and complex as New Orleans shapes his approach to justice. From collaborating with federal agencies during high-profile cases to bringing closure to grieving families, Sgt. Barrere offers a raw and insightful look into...2025-01-0942 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielSofronio Vasquez, New Winner of NBC's The Voice Takes a Victory Lap on Up+Adam**WIN A NYE PASO GETAWAY FROM UP+ADAM HERE**Up+Adam New Year’s Eve Giveaway: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with the ultimate Paso Robles experience! The giveaway includes tickets to the Serial Wines’ Sip, Sparkle, and Sway: New Year’s Eve Salsa Dance Party – which is completely sold out, making this giveaway your only way in – a decadent dinner and an NYE overnight stay at the newly renovated Paso Robles Inn, a wine tasting on New Year’s Day at Austin Hope’s new downtown hotspot Hope on Park, and a delicious New...2024-12-1919 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielCold Case That Won’t Chill: #1 New Netflix Docuseries on JonBenét Ramsey Director Joe Berlinger is Up+Adam***BREAKING & ENTERING JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE!***********In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger, whose latest work, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey (Netflix), takes a fresh look at one of the most haunting mysteries in America. JonBenét Ramsey, just six years old, was found brutally murdered in her family's Colorado home on December 26, 1996. For nearly three decades, the case has been marred by missteps, a media frenzy, and lingering suspicions—most of them cast on her own family.Joe...2024-12-0337 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBrand New Day: The Art, Science, and Psychology of Branding when Reilly Newman is Up+AdamMONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL BBQ DINNER LINK - $80 FEEDS SIX!********BREAKING & ENTERING JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE!********In this episode of Up & Adam, host Adam Montiel engages in a compelling discussion with Reilly Newman, co-founder of MOTIF and a seasoned brand strategist. Reilly shares his journey into the world of branding, emphasizing the significance of being conceptually unique and contextually relevant in today's market. He delves into the philosophy behind MOTIF's success in creating brands that not only stand out but also foster deep customer loyalty. The conversation also touches...2024-12-0231 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielBrand New Day: The Art, Science, and Psychology of Branding when Reilly Newmanis Up+AdamMONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL BBQ DINNER LINK - $80 FEEDS SIX!********BREAKING & ENTERING JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE!********In this episode of Up & Adam, host Adam Montiel engages in a compelling discussion with Reilly Newman, co-founder of MOTIF and a seasoned brand strategist. Reilly shares his journey into the world of branding, emphasizing the significance of being conceptually unique and contextually relevant in today's market. He delves into the philosophy behind MOTIF's success in creating brands that not only stand out but also foster deep customer loyalty. The conversation also touches...2024-12-0231 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielUp+Adam (Adam's Version) Turns 1 Today! | Winter White Truffle Dinner w/ Bubble & CrumbTODAY UP+ADAM IS ONE YEAR OLD! THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADS IN ALL 50 STATES AND IN 62 COUNTRIES! #BeyondFMIn this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Erik Johnson, former Head Sommelier at The French Laundry, and Chef Spencer Johnston, founder of Danior Kitchen. Erik shares his experiences working at one of the most renowned restaurants in the world and how his passion for wine and hospitality has evolved since then. Chef Spencer dives into his culinary philosophy, his journey from California's Central Coast to becoming a top chef, and what it takes to...2024-11-2731 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielAdam's Sister Almost Crashes After Being Surprised by Clay Aiken who's Up+AdamClay Aiken, who's making a daring return to music with his new holiday album, Christmas Bells Are Ringing. After a decade-long hiatus, Clay opens up about reinventing classic Christmas songs, including a cinematic spin on "Do You Hear What I Hear?" that's set to redefine your seasonal soundtrack. Adam and Clay bond over our shared obsession with the Carpenters and the timeless magic of Karen Carpenter's voice, which inspired his rendition of "Merry Christmas, Darling." Clay gets real about life after politics, why he's choosing joy over division, and how a spontaneous call from Ruben Studdard...2024-11-2028 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFrom Wonder Years to Winter Cheers: Danica McKellar is Up+Adam!In this special episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel welcomes the multifaceted Danica McKellar to the show. Well-known for her iconic role as Winnie Cooper on the landmark series "The Wonder Years," Danica shares how she was up for the role against her own sister—a competition that ultimately shaped her journey in acting.We dive into her latest film, "A Cinderella Christmas Ball," premiering Friday, November 29th at 8/7 Central on Great American Family. This film is particularly special as it marks Danica's first writing credit, in addition to starring and executive producing. ...2024-11-1926 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielChris Lambert is Up+Adam (Part 1 of 2) | ARTober Wrap Up w/ SLO County Arts—October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—Click here to see how Up+Adam and our friends at Lumina Alliance are spreading awareness and providing shelter for survivors!In this two-part interview, Adam sits down with Chris Lambert, creator of the true crime podcast Your Own Backyard and a passionate musician celebrating the release of his new album Be Great. In part one, Chris opens up about his journey into investigative storytelling, the immense emotional toll of the Kristin Smart case, and the unexpected ways it shaped his music. In part two, we take...2024-10-3147 minUp + Adam with Adam Montiel'Murr' from TV's Impractical Jokers is Up+Adam to Warn, 'You Better Watch Out'—October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—Click here to see how Up+Adam and our friends at Lumina Alliance are spreading awareness and providing shelter for survivors!In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with James "Murr" Murray, the beloved prankster from Impractical Jokers, to discuss his latest thriller, You Better Watch Out. Murr shares the inspiration behind the book, blending a suspenseful serial killer plot with a holiday theme, giving us a glimpse into what makes Christmas a perfect backdrop for fear. He also talks about the challenges of the new...2024-10-2221 minThe Pour with Adam MontielWhen Big Wine, Gets Big Mad. Adam Lee Stands Up to Constellation and Joins The Pour.In this episode of The Pour with Adam Montiel, we explore two fascinating wine stories centered on transparency and creativity. Adam Lee was best known as the founder of Siduri Wines, where he became one of California’s leading voices in Pinot Noir. Since then though, he’s continued to innovate, launching Clarice Wine Company and collaborating with the late Philippe Cambie on Beau Marchais, producing wines that have earned critical acclaim. Adam recently made headlines by openly comparing the sugar content of his Pinot Noir, DIal Tone, to that of a bestselling wine, MEIOMI, sparking a conversation about what...2024-10-1645 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielUp+Adam Celebrates ARTober in SLO | Also Chat with a Paranormal Navajo Ranger—October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—Click here to see how Up+Adam and our friends at Lumina Alliance are spreading awareness and providing shelter for survivors through impactful events.In this episode of UP+ADAM, we’re joined by Stanley Milford Jr.—author of The Paranormal Ranger: A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained and a former law enforcement officer with over two decades of experience. Raised with a deep connection to both Navajo and Cherokee cultures, Stanley takes us on an enthralling journey through his career investigat...2024-10-0330 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielCatch Her if You Can - Fraudcast Focuses on Paso Woman - The Man Behind it is Up+AdamIn today’s episode of Up+Adam, we continue our deep dive into the captivating story that has the Central Coast buzzing with curiosity. We’re exploring the mysterious claims surrounding a local Paso woman, Rachel, whose alleged web of deceit involves fake illnesses, phantom pregnancies, and falsified professional credentials. The story, first brought to light through a podcast teaser and a series of viral TikTok and Instagram posts, has drawn national attention, with the unexpected involvement of media personality Billy Bush adding an intriguing twist. Today, we’re joined by Harry, the voice behind...2024-09-0543 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielGlow With the Flow: Brooke Kelly Waxes Adam's Back and Drops the Some Skincare Know-HowIn this episode, Adam gets his back waxed on the air. We’re thrilled to be joined by Brooke Kelly, the talented esthetician and owner of Remedy Spa in Pismo Beach. Brooke shares her expert insights on the latest trends in male skincare, which is blowing up right now, seasonal tips as we transition from summer, and cutting-edge treatments like DMK and Stemzyme that offer literal facelift-type results with zero surgery. How this industry has evolved so rapidly is really impressive! Whether you’re new to professional skincare or looking to elevate your routine, Brooke has invaluable advice to offer...2024-08-2925 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielMayor of SLO Erica Stewart is back Up+AdamToday’s episode welcomes Mayor Erica Stewart of San Luis Obispo. We delve into the exciting new business openings revitalizing downtown’s previously empty spaces, her thoughts on the loss of Tom Copeland (in our headlines), touch base on her entrepreneurial role at Albert’s Florist, and discuss her ongoing campaign for reelection. Tune in to learn about the dynamic developments in our city and the personal endeavors of our mayor.********We also have Baby, our Pet of the Week from Woods Humane Society********2024-08-2829 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielMayor of SLO Erica Stewart is back Up+AdamToday’s episode welcomes Mayor Erica Stewart of San Luis Obispo. We delve into the exciting new business openings revitalizing downtown’s previously empty spaces, her thoughts on the loss of Tom Copeland (in our headlines), touch base on her entrepreneurial role at Albert’s Florist, and discuss her ongoing campaign for reelection. Tune in to learn about the dynamic developments in our city and the personal endeavors of our mayor.********We also have Baby, our Pet of the Week from Woods Humane Society********2024-08-2829 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielFriday 8/23 Actor Joey Vahedi from the Hit TV Series The Chosen is Up+AdamHappy Friday!Today’s episode takes a fascinating look into The Chosen, a series that’s redefining historic and entertaining storytelling with over 200 million viewers and 770 million episode views worldwide. We had the pleasure of speaking with Joey Vahedi, who masterfully portrays the introspective disciple Thomas. For anyone captivated by top-notch drama and transformative storytelling, The Chosen stands out as a must-watch. Follow Joey on his journey both on and off the screen on his Instagram here, and catch all the compelling episodes of The Chosen by visiting the official site.”...2024-08-2335 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielWednesday 8/14 Perez Hilton & Chris Booker are Up+AdamWE’RE BACK FROM VACATION! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING UP+ADAM!********Wednesday! We’re thrilled to have two distinguished guests from the heart of entertainment journalism and radio broadcasting. First up, Perez Hilton—not just the founder of one of the most infamous gossip websites but a trailblazer in digital media who’s been at the forefront of celebrity news for over two decades. Alongside him, Chris Booker, a veteran of the airwaves who’s graced the mic in major markets from New York to LA, known for his sharp insights a...2024-08-1418 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielTuesday 8/13 Bravo’s Curtain Call: A Legacy of Care - Dr. Rene Bravo is Up+Adam!WE’RE BACK FROM VACATION! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE AND BEING UP+ADAM!********Today, we’re honored to have a conversation with Dr. Rene Bravo, a cherished figure in San Luis Obispo and a pillar in the field of pediatrics for over three decades. Dr. Bravo recently announced his retirement, a decision that marks the end of an era for many families who have relied on his expertise and compassionate care. As he steps away from full-time practice, Dr. Bravo reflects, ‘It has been a privilege to see...2024-08-1341 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielTuesday 7/2 Schwartz Stop Double Play - Comic Eric Schwartz & Adam Reviews Paso's New River Lodge MotelToday on the show, viral comic Eric Schwartz is Up+Adam! Comedian and musician, known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, music, and multimedia performances. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Showtime, Hulu, and BET, and was the tour opener for Jo Koy’s Just Kidding World Tour in six countries. Eric's viral stand-up clips and parody videos have earned him a devoted following. For more on Eric, visit his website and follow him on Instagram.Adam's Review of the New River Lodge in Paso: Adam does a full top-to-bottom review of th...2024-07-0244 minUp + Adam with Adam MontielMonday 5/27 Dropbox Roulette has Adam playing Saxophone for 80's Pop RoyaltyHAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!As we celebrate the holiday, enjoy some Up+Adam Dropbox Roulette, where Adam plays a random nugget from over the years from his Up+Adam program files on his Dropbox account.In the 80’s, the band Spandeau Ballet had a string of hits, none bigger than their smash hit, 'True'. Adam chats with the entire band, and even plays a harmless prank on them as well. Check it out!*************We are going to France! Adam...2024-05-2709 min