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The Real Talk PodcastE News: LIB Festival, Country En Espanol, Memorial Weekend Events (May 24)It's Memorial Weekend and that means, DON'T SAY "Happy Memorial Day!" Cesareo Garasa is back to catch up on everything from Memorial Day Weekend events, Basque culture, what we're watching on streaming, the big Lightning In a Bottle Festival returns to Buena Vista Lake, racists losing their minds over country music being sung in...wait for it...SPANISH?! Plus, we'll be sharing a tune by Bakersfield's very own Devin Brinsfield - who will be performing at Lightning in a Bottle on 5/26, with Cesareo on drums! Read Cesareo's Lowdown column bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com.
2024-05-221h 05The Real Talk PodcastE News: Top-3 Mother's Day Movies, Songs, and Other Frights! (May 10)Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns to breakdown our Top-3 Mother's Day films and songs. Why does motherhood inspire everything from warm, fuzzy films to horror films? Listen to find out these things and more!
Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Community news and talk you can use with host Matt Munoz!
2024-05-1055 min
BakotunesThe Cinco de Mayo Podclash!Send us a textIt's another Bakotunes / Real Talk Podclash for Cinco de Mayo weekend! Guest Cesareo Garasa stopped by to talk about Cinco de Mayo Do's & Don'ts, growing out of Cinco de Mayo partying, the results of the 2024 Best of Kern Reader's Poll from Bakersfield Life Magazine, lots of random chats, and our Top 3 Chicano films to catch for Cinco de Mayo from the safety of your own home. No Stinking Badges Required! As Heard on the Real Talk Show & Podcast! LEAD how this story ends is up to usA TRUE STORY starring M...2024-05-0352 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: Cinco de Mayo, Best of Kern 2024, Top 3 Chicano Films (May 3)This week, Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to discuss Cinco de Mayo in all its mixed up marketing glory, the Best of Kern 2024 readers poll results, Top 3 Chicano films to watch on Cinco de Mayo and and much more! Check out Cesareo's "Lowdown" column every other Thursday at Bakersfield.com.
Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Community news and talk you can use with host Matt Munoz!
2024-05-0251 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: "Late Night with The Devil", Bako Fest Overkill, No Doubt Coachella (April 26)This week, Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to discuss the latest 'found footage' horror flick, "Late Night with The Devil," plus we discuss No Doubt's return to Coachella, Bakersfield's festival season and lack of lack of oversight when it comes to community tastes by local promoters. All that and much more! Check out Cesareo's "Lowdown" column every other Thursday at Bakersfield.com.
Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Community news and talk you can use with host Matt Munoz!
2024-04-2459 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: Stoner Films, Punk Rock Karaoke, Civil War, Monkey Man, The First Omen (April 19)This week we discuss our "Top 3 Stoner Films" to celebrate 420 with, plus a preview of Punk Rock Karaoke at The Well, and movies reviews of "Civil War", "Monkey Man", and "The First Omen". Check out Cesareo Garasa's bi-weekly column "The Lowdown" online at Bakersfield.com and in the pages of The Bakersfield Californian.
Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Community news and talk you can use with host Matt Munoz!
2024-04-1859 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: The Solar Eclipse, Concert Review with Social Distortion, Bad Religion (April 12)This week we discuss surviving the (partial) solar eclipse, Bitcoin mining, a review of the Social Distortion/Bad Religion concert in Bakersfield on April 9, a Cinco de Mayo show alert and intense random musings. Check out Cesareo Garasa's bi-weekly column "The Lowdown" online at Bakersfield.com and in the pages of The Bakersfield Californian. 2024-04-1245 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: Cowboy Carter, Bako's New Urban Cowboy Era, Merle Haggard (April 5)Real Talk show regular Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist at The Bakersfield Californian, a drummer, and my bandmate! This week, we look into Beyonce's new album and it's country (?) leanings! Plus - is Bakersfield having it's own "Urban Cowboy 2.0" moment? And finally we'll give birthday props to country music legend, Merle Haggard and a preview of the new Mento Buru - Merle Haggard reggae/country tribute dropping on April 6 - Haggard's birthday/crossover day! Read "The Lowdown" with Cesareo Garasa every other Thursday in The Bakersfield Californian or online at Bakersfield.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the...2024-04-0434 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: In Defense of Nate Berg and The Lasting Impact of Comedy (March 29)Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking about the latest report on the death of Bakersfield concert promoter and filmmaker, Nate Berg, plus the lasting impact of classic comedy (?) Happy Spring Break! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section).
2024-03-2938 minThe Real Talk PodcastCatchin' Up with HunnieHUNNIE'S BACK! It's been over two years since our last interview and we do a lot of catching up, plus share new music! We'll be talking music, life, and sharing some new Hunnie jams perfect for spring and summer playlists! Find Hunnie music on all streaming music platforms: https://linktr.ee/hunniemusic. Also joining us in studio is Cesareo Garasa, entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru.
2024-03-2942 min
BakotunesSpring Breakin' with HunnieSend us a textIt's a Spring Break Weekend Podclash! Bakotunes meets The Real Talk Podcast! What's in store this time you ask? My special guest is Bakersfield singer-songwriter, Hunnie! It's been over two years since our last interview and we do a lot of catching up, plus share new music! Also joining us in studio is Cesareo Garasa, entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru. Follow Bakotunes and The Real Talk Podcast and add them to...2024-03-2944 minThe Real Talk PodcastReal Talk: Hunnie, The Disassociates, Greg Lee Tribute, E News (March 22)It's a full edition of Real Talk that would be heard LIVE on terrestrial/streaming radio! ALL SEGMENTS! In this special episode - Guests: NEW music from Hunnie and Noble! Remembering Greg Lee of Hepcat! Interview with The Disassociates! E News with Cesareo Garasa! Stay Tuned for new Real Talk next week! Happy Spring Break! 2024-03-2239 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: Boots In The Park and Other Chaos (March 22)Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking post-St. Patrick's Day in Bakersfield, Boots In The Park viral video fights, heckling at concerts, bad customer service in local restaurants, venues that need help in sound and customer service, the trials of booking entertainment for fundraising events, random rants about annoying people, weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section).
2024-03-2240 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: Happy St. Paddy's Weekend! (March 15)Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking 2024 Oscars Wrap, St. Patrick's Day fun and the Leprechaun horror film series, local St. Paddy's weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. PLUS A SPECIAL SECRET MUSICAL TREAT! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section).
2024-03-1546 min
BakotunesThe St. Paddy's PodclashSend us a textIt's a St. Paddy's Weekend Podclash! Bakotunes meets The Real Talk Podcast! What's in store you ask? Guest Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru. This week we'll be talking 2024 Oscars Wrap, St. Patrick's Day fun and the Leprechaun horror film series, local St. Paddy's weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. PLUS A SPECIAL SECRET MUSICAL TREAT YOU GOTTA LISTEN FOR! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section). Fo...2024-03-1549 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: The Nile Theater, 2024 Oscars Picks (March 8)Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. we'll be talking about The Nile Theater, Ramona at Temblor Brewing Co., and our picks for the 2024 Oscars, plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section).
2024-03-0858 min
BakotunesThe Garasa Files: E News (No Disrespect)Send us a textSPECIAL BAKOTUNES / REAL TALK CROSSOVER! Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician, and also my longtime bandmate. In this special E News segment from the Real Talk podcast, we talk about the latest in word crimes, plus NEW music from pop punk rocker Nate Parrish, and his killer new single "Bad Excuse"! Plus local events, Cesareo's review of the new Bob Marley biopic "One Love", plus Bakersfield events galore and mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowd...2024-02-2345 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News: "No Disrespect" (Feb. 23, 2024)Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. In this special E News segment, we talk about the latest word crime, plus NEW music from pop punk rocker Nate Parrish and new single "Bad Excuse"! Plus local events, Cesareo's review of the new Bob Marley biopic "One Love", plus local events galore and mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at Bakersfield.com (Eye Street section). 2024-02-2343 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Feb. 9, 2024)This week, Real Talk host Matt Munoz and Bakersfield Californian entertainment columnist Cesareo Garasa discuss local events, his latest interview with comedian Brad Williams, some Valentine's Day event suggestion, info on celebrating Mardi Gras, the meaning of the Lenten season, and a Tom Petty Tribute! AMEN! Originally aired 2-9-24.
The Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 2-9-24.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2024-02-0926 min
BakotunesIn Memoriam: Nate Berg (Bones of Brundage, Jerry's Pizza, HWY 58)Send us a textNate Berg was a veteran Bakersfield music promoter known for booking and promoting punk rock and alternative rock shows inside the Jerry's Pizza basement in downtown Bakersfield in the nineties and early 2000's. In the coming years, Berg also began filming and producing a small string of independent documentary films focused on central valley's punk rock scene - "Floradora: All Ages on a Thousand Stages", "Bones of Brundage", "A Punk Side Story," and his most recent "HWY 58" series chronicling hidden figures from the h...2024-01-2638 minThe Real Talk PodcastRemembering Nate Berg (Bakersfield Filmmaker, Music Promoter)Nate Berg was a veteran Bakersfield music promoter known for booking and promoting punk rock and alternative rock shows inside the Jerry's Pizza basement in downtown Bakersfield in the nineties and early 2000's. In the coming years, Berg also began filming and producing a small string of independent documentary films focused on central valley's punk rock scene - "Floradora: All Ages on a Thousand Stages", "Bones of Brundage", "A Punk Side Story," and his most recent "HWY 58" series chronicling hidden figures from the history of The Bakersfield Sound. Berg passed suddenly on Jan. 18th, 2024 following a brief illness. In th...2024-01-2634 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Jan. 12, 2024)This week, Real Talk host Matt Munoz and Bakersfield Californian entertainment columnist Cesareo Garasa discuss local events, the return of the Nile Theater, big movies, growing up with your favorite books, why do teens read, "American Psycho"?, the value of local journalism and much more! Originally aired 1-12-24.
The Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 1-5-24.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2024-01-1735 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Jan. 5, 2024)Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa is back and healthy for the first show of 2024. For this E News, Cesareo and Real Talk host Matt Munoz go deep into thoughts on the state of entertainment options in Bakersfield (and its lack of) heading into the new year! It's a serious chismefest! Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 1-5-24.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2024-01-0558 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Dec. 29, 2023)Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa joins the show by cell because he's sick (again); however, that doesn't stop him from giving us chili dog rating reviews for the films, "Ferrari", and "Iron Claw". Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 12-29-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-12-2913 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Dec. 15, 2023)Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns after a nasty cold for E News! This week we talk about his picks for unofficial Christmas films (mostly 80s stuff,) what it all means, the dangers of biting your dirty finger nails, and more! Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 12-5-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-12-1539 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Dec. 1, 2023)Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns for brief post-Turkey recap, plus a look at his Lowdown this week in The Bakesfield Californian featuring singer Itze Garcia, the passing of Bakersfield comedian Eric Seifert, and a review of the new Ridley Scott epic, "Napoleon". Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 12-1-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-12-0149 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Nov. 17, 2023)Real Talk regular, Cesareo Garasa (The Bakersfield Californian), stops by for a pre-Thanksgiving event Lowdown. Movies, music, events! Don't forget to check out his columns at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 11-17-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-11-1733 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Nov. 10, 2023)Real Talk regular, musician and entertainment columnist (and critic) Cesareo Garasa stopped by to talk about the film, "Radical," the upcoming Bakersfield Comic-Con and the FLICS screening of Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" at The Historic Fox Theater. Enjoy! Originally aired 11-10-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-11-1132 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Oct. 27, 2023)Cesareo Garasa stops by for chat about Halloween and his latest movie review of "Killers of The Flower Moon." Originally aired 10-27-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-10-2732 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Oct. 13, 2023)This week in Real Talk E News: It's Friday The 13th! Bakersfield Californian columnist Cesareo Garasa stop by on his birthday to give the us the latest local entertainment news pulled from his bi-weekly column The Lowdown! PLUS - A scary movie review of the new "The Exorcist: Believer". Happy Birthday Cesareo! Originally aired 10-13-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-10-1326 min
BakotunesThe Garasa Files: "The Exorcist: Believer"Send us a textIt’s Friday the 13th! Resident cinephile, entertainment columnist, musician and bandmate Cesareo Garasa is back on his 50th birthday for a doozy of a chili dog rating review of "The Exorcist: Believer" for our beloved Bakotunes podcast listeners! Happy Birthday Cesareo! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com2023-10-1317 minThe Real Talk PodcastE News (Oct. 6, 2023)This week's Real Talk E News with guest Cesareo Garasa includes a review of the sci-fi flick "The Creator" and a memorial for late Bakersfield country music musician, Rick Russell who passed away on Sept. 22, 2023 at the age of 53. Originally aired on 10-6-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-10-0629 minThe Real Talk PodcastMovie Reviews: "Carlos: The Santana Journey", "Expend4bles"Real Talk ENews regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to co-review the new Carlos Santana documentary: "Carlos: The Santana Journey" and to publicly trash the new over the top, action romp - "Expend4bles". Originally aired on 9-29-23.
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2023-09-2943 min
BakotunesThe Garasa Files: "Carlos: The Santana Journey," "Expend4bles" (Reviews)Send us a textA Bakotunes Bonus! Bakersfield musician, entertainment columnist and my Mento Buru bandmate - Cesareo Garasa - stops by to co-review the amazing new Carlos Santana documentary: "Carlos: The Santana Journey", plus Cesareo openly trashes the new "Expend4bles" action romp. LEAD how this story ends is up to usA TRUE STORY starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola & Cynthia Nixon. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and wo...2023-09-2945 min