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Conversations with Big RichJohnny Rocha is all-in on off-road in Episode 291Send us a textFrom SoCal surf breaks to the rocks of Johnson Valley, fabricator, racer, and builder Johnny Rocha shares a lifetime immersed in dirt, water, and horsepower. Johnny grew up riding desert singletrack, surfing with his dad, and turning wrenches young—then parlayed a career in operation engineering into nights and weekends fabricating Jeeps before going all-in on off-road.Hear how a 16-year-old Baja road trip lit the fuse, an ’84 CJ-7 changed everything, and magazine-era shop-hopping led to friendships with icons like the Curries—and ultimately to co-building the legendary 88 Savvy car that domina...
2025-10-231h 45
Plastic Surgery UntoldGlow Up & Heal Faster: CO2Lift's Impact with Lana Kerr and Dr. Matthew Nykiel at Octane 2025In this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold, we're joined by Lana Kerr, CEO and Founder of CO2Lift, along with Dr. Matthew Nykiel of SoCal Plastic Surgery, for a conversation recorded live at the Aesthetics Tech Forum by Octane. What started as a medspa skincare product is now a surgeon-trusted treatment for post-procedure recovery, scar management, and skin health—used both in-office and at home. Key Topics Discussed: How It Works – CO2Lift delivers carbon dioxide through the skin to stimulate oxygenation, tissue repair, and improved healing. From Skeptic to Believer – Dr. Nykiel shares...
2025-05-0605 min
theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 64; The 2025 Coachella Lineup ReactionThe Coachella 2025 lineup has been published, tickets are on sale, and playlists are available on almost every music streaming platform. The headliners are Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone but there is so much more music happening over the three days and an excellent opportunity to unplug and recharge. In this episode of the podcast I dive all into this and more. Tune in to hear all about it!
2024-12-021h 03theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 63; Talking Taylor Swift's Eras Tour (available on Disney+)Taylor decided to put together a new tour to encompass those four new albums released since Reputation, a new tour to make up for the time when stadium tours were not happening, a new tour to look back on all the previous albums that had not received love in a while, and now we are going to talk about it. This is one I regret missing but I am so thankful for this film with it's excellent visuals and audio that is a live feed direct from the sound board. The production values on this concert were...
2024-11-1030 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 62; Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour (available on Disney+)Sunday, November 20th, 2022 @ Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles California Elton John took the stage for his final show in North America, on his final tour. It was a long journey getting there but I managed to attend and I want to tell you all about the live show, as well as rewatching the recording from Disney+. Elton John is iconic. He is a legend in the music industry and a name everyone knows. He is a wizard on the ivories and wordsmith for the ages. To see him perform even once was an experience and a...
2024-11-0324 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 61; Remembering Ashley, My Concert BuddyOver 10 years I have had the privilege of calling Ashley my friend, and my concert buddy. Recently she moved on to the next adventure to listen to music in a place I cannot go just yet, and I cannot move forward without first taking a look back to say thank you. Someone said grief is the price you pay for love and the day of her service that payment was high. I had the pleasure of attending many, many concerts with Ashley over the years and music one only one small faction of pur friendship. I...
2024-09-2138 min
Suddenly StevenA Famous Robot Named JohnnyHappy Mother’s Day in case I didn’t mention it. I started with nothing to talk about and ended up with plenty to say. I discuss supporting small businesses and give an example. There’s some Pearl Jam and some new music. Overall a nice chill show, enjoy.
2024-05-1352 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 60; Celebrating 6 Years Of Podcasting!This is a special episode because it is a dual-show episode! This episode is being shared to both the SoCal Live Music Review and JohnnyBoy Studios listeners to highlight this journey I started on way back in 2018. I am taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on the fact I have gotten behind the microphone for 6 years to share my passions, my interest, my experiences, and my journey to the masses and to thank everyone who has tuned in. Podcasting can take some amazing places and connect you with some really amazing people. Hit play a...
2024-04-3042 min
Drinks With JohnnyLaughs with Joel Jimenez Pt. 1Enjoy the laughs this week as Johnny and Sam sit down with comedian and drummer Joel Jimenez! The guys break down the life of gigging as a drummer in the SoCal music scene to working stand up at the World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Sharing stories of their least favorite performances to the fortunate lives they’ve all been afforded with some punch lines along the way. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join
2024-04-1640 min
SPOCast featuring The BackSeat Boyz with Big 80s Donnie B & Skillz Da GreatEP 20 - THE MESSIAH (Season 1 Finale)The BackSeat Boyz and Donnie B welcome THE MESSIAH for a very candid and in-depth interview. Messiah talks about his time in CZW, XPW, EPIC, PWU, The SoCal Hardcore Hall of Fame, plus his life and family. This is a must hear interview if you are or ever were a fan of The Messiah and early CZW. Will The Messiah be returning to pro wrestling?Chris "Dark King" Sierra live sketches The Messiah. Follow him on IG @indywrestlingart_2Brand new Create-A-Wrestlers of The Messiah, Pat Dynamite, and Joe Clean are unveiled and are now available...
2024-04-021h 50theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 59; SuperBowl 58 Usher Halftime ShowThe SuperBowl 58 halftime show ft Usher took place and this was one for the books! Tune in as I review the performance, the game, the commercials, the expeirence of watching the latest SuperBowl halftime show performance by Usher.
2024-02-1627 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 58; 2023, A Year In Review!As 2023 comes to a close I want to take a walk back down memory lane and explore all of the wondrous experiences from this year! The theme for me was definitely quality over quantity and I dove deep into that concept. Between Meet and Greets, swag bags, and excellent viewing opportunities 2023 brought so many core memories I will cherish for many years to come. Join me and lets look at 2023, a year in review.
2023-12-2828 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 57; Andy Grammer New Money TourThis may be my final concert of the year, but if that is so this is one hell of an experience to go out on. Andy Grammer is on my Must-See list for whenever he comes to town and being able to have a VIP, Meet N Greet, Pre-Show Show Experience was exactly what I needed at this point in time. In episode 23 I talked about my love for Andy Grammer, his music, and how I feel at many significant moments in my life one of his songs was there to keep me complany. T...
2023-11-0622 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 56; A Pink & Joshua Radin ReviewWithin a 3 day period I attened 2 shows; Pink at the SoFi Stadium, and then Joshua Radin at The Troubadour. Each was a great show in it's own right and completely different from the other. I have put off recording this episode for some time because I had other creative focus, but I still want to share with you these amazing experiences I was able to have with live music. Tune in and be sure to share this episode with a friend!
2023-10-2941 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 55; Talking Autumn Variations & Amazon Music Live3 episodes in a row talking Ed Sheeran!? Yes! Because this year Ed has been putting out so much great content and sharing his gifts with us I had to cover it. From documentaries to live shows to new albums Ed keeps dropping new content that keeps motivating and encouraing me so I want to talk about it. This episode is no exception. His new album Autumn Variations is a collection of 14 songs each taking us on a journey through his relationships with his closest friends. Over on Amazon Prime Ed has a 1-hour concert featuring n...
2023-10-1219 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 54; Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour Stops At SoFi Stadium7 albums, 2 ½ hours, a circular stage that rotates, 81,000 of my closest friends, and 1 epic performance from the front row. Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour came to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood CA so I had to attend. This was a ticket I purchased almost a year ago to be sure I didn't miss it and I am so glad I did. After watching the documentary The Sum Of It All on Disney+ the songs Ed sung on this setlist were even more impactful and more meaningful when heard live. You could clearly see the emotion on his face du...
2023-09-2844 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 53; Ed Sheeran The Sum Of It AllI watched the documentary The Sum of It All recently and want to dive all into it. Ed Sheeran is one of my favorite artists and I am going to see him in a few months so this documentary dropped at the perfect time. Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All is a 4-part docuseries released on May 3, 2023 on Disney+, a few days before Subtract. Like his previous documentary Songwriter, it goes behind the scenes making of the album Subtract but also includes Ed's private struggles during 2022 which lead to the album being made, like turning 32, dealing...
2023-09-0124 min
Broken Simulation with Sam Tripoli and Johnny Woodard#100: "Buy Low, Stay High" + Aliens in Peru + Sam Meets Shia, Going Back on Rogan + Weather ManipulationFor the big No. 100 we have one of our longest episodes ever, and get into all the big topics of the week, including the tragedy in Lahaina, weather manipulation in the SoCal hurricane, Sam's encounter with Shia LaBeouf, the return of masks, and loads more.Head to www.factormeals.com/broken50 for 50-percent off!Use the promo code "BROKEN" in the Draft Kings Sportsbook app to claim your bonus!More stuff:Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: www.rokfin.com/brokensimulation or www.patreon.com/brokensimulation...
2023-08-282h 41theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 52; The Music of 75 Hard DailyIt's 75 Hard Week in JohnnyBoy Studios! Since starting the 75 Hard challenge, and likewise the 75 Hard Daily podcast, I have been rediscovering music I have not listened to for some time.Walking down the musical memory lane has been incredibly rewarding and has helped me to continue on this journey. In this episode I want to share some of those song that have helped me on my workouts, and the playlist I found to help with the daily reading! This was a pleasent side affect of going through the 75 Hard challenge and commiting myself to seeing i...
2023-07-2931 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 51; Janet Jackson Together Again TourJanet Jackson (Miss Jackson if you nasty) brought her Together Again tour to FivePoints Amphetheater in Irvine, California and it was everything I expected it to be. For only having 4 background dancers, a live band, not touring in 3+ years, and being almost 60 years old this was an amazing show. Opened for by Ludacris who took us back to our high school days, I couldn't have asked for a more fun night. Tune in to this episode where I dive all into being Together Again with Janet Jackson.
2023-07-0641 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 50; Dermot Kennedy Sondor TourThe only live show I saw in person in 2020 was Dermot Kennedy, and he was the first virtual concert I purchased durring the pandemic. When the Sondor Tour was announced I knew I wanted to be there and this was worth the price of admission. With a VIP Meet N Greet ticket, an excitement that couldn't be contained, and the Sondor album on repeat we headed to the YouTube Theater to see Dermot play live and what an experice it was. Tune in to hear all about it in this episode and also be sure...
2023-06-2647 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 49; Reviewing Stagecoach 2023Ok this episode is a little overdue but I still wanted to talk about Stagecoach 2023. The festival took place a little over a month ago from the time of this episode in Indio, California just after the Coachella festival in the same location. This year's headliners were Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, and Chris Stapleton but there was so many other great acts performing as well. While I didn't attend the festival I did watch the live stream and there is plenty to talk about. Tune in, subscribe, share with a friend as we d...
2023-06-0639 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 48: RIP Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock N Roll, Simply The BestNews broke last week of Tina Turner passing away at 83 years old in her home in Switzerland and the entire world took a moment to have out heart break together. She has collaborated with some of the greatest acts we know and recognize today, inspired so many who are in the limelight right now, and was recognized world wide as the Queen of Rock N Roll for decades. Tina was noted for her "swagger, sensuality, powerful gravelly vocals and unstoppable energy", along with her well publicized history with ex husband Ike Turner and her famous...
2023-05-2929 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 47; Reviewing Coachella 2023Caochella 2023 was....interesting to say the least. Full disclosure, I did not attend the festival in person this year, but I did watch the live streams all 3 nights both weekends, and I am in 3 very active groups around the festival. This episode was originally going to be a review of weekend 1, but as I was recording it so many things kept developing with Coachella as a whole and the lineup for weekend 2 that I just decided to wait and review both at the same time. I am glad I did. I said it l...
2023-05-1140 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 46; Boots In The Park; Marry Me Carrie Underwood!!I took a trip down to sunny San Diego, CA in order to attend Boots In The Park at Waterfront Park! I saw some great acts, heard some great music, and paid over $20 for a beer, but it was all worth it.... Tune in to hear my review of Boots In The Park where I saw Gavin DeGraw, Jimmie Allen, Walker Hayes, and of course Carrie Underwood. Also check out Red White & Badass Brews for a veteran owned coffee company that ships right to your door.
2023-04-0450 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 45; RIP Bobby Caldwell & Introducing 2 New SegmentsThis week we lost musical legend Bobby Caldwell. What You Won't Do For Love is only a small drop of his contribution to the musical industry as a whole, but it is part of defining an entire era of music. Mr. Caldwell's music, artistry, and soul will not soon be forgotten. Rest easy Bobby Caldwell. In this episode I also introduce 2 new segments to the podcast I will have moving forward. Tune in to hear the Review of the Week (Pink's new album 'Trustfall') and the Tech Tip of the Week (Headphones).
2023-03-1833 min
What's the Pasta PodcastBadass Boss B with Shumaila PanhwarJohnny interviews old friend Shumaila Panhwar about being an empowered female entrepreneur and all around Badass Boss B****! Shumaila is the founder and owner of SoCal Event Planners - a renowned and sought after full service event management company. In this conversation, Shumaila tells us about being a woman in business, offers advice for women expanding their careers and becoming leaders, and all about her company and the event industry with lots of tips and tricks for fabulous events and fun stories from past events. Learn more about SoCal Event Planners:https://www.socaleventplanners.com/@s...
2023-03-1557 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 44; Jon McLaughlin Tours Indiana & Ed Sheeran SubtractsToday I want to dive into 2 tours and 2 albums. First the 15th anniversary of Jon McLaughlin's Indiana album, and the tour which brought him to Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Second Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour, which will include the upcoming album Subtract. My first Must-See artist to the one I was a little skeptical about but then enjoyed and have slowly been converting others to as well. Let's talk albums and tours in this episode. Enjoy.
2023-03-0433 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 43; REACTION SuperBowl LVII & Rihanna's Halftime ShowSuperbowl LVII was Feb 12, 2023 between the Philedalphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale Arizona. At halftime the score was 21-14 Eagles, and Rihanna took to the stage to perform a medley of hits. In this episode I want to share my reactions to the game itself, to Rihanna's setlist. While there were no guests apparences Rihanna did not need them to put on a stellar show. Tune in and tweet me your thoughts on the Superbowl LVII halftime show. I'm on Twitter @SoCalLiveMusic.
2023-02-1419 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 42; Predictions for SuperBowl LVII & Rihanna's Halftime Show SetlistSuperbowl LVII is going down Feb 12, 2023 with the Philedalphia Eagles going up against tht Kansas City Chiefs in Scotsdale Arizona, and halfway through the game Rihanna will take to the biggest stage in the world. In this episode I want to share my predictions for the game itself, for Rihanna's setlist, and for potential guest apparences. Superbowl LVII is going to be a great show on top of a great game and I for one am looking forward to it. Rihanna always puts on a good show and I have no doubt this will be n...
2023-02-0529 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 41; The Coachella Lineup, Workout Playlist, & Portable SpeakersToday we are looking at the Coachella 2023 lineup! Bad Bunny, Black Pink, and Frank Ocean (assuming he shows) are headlining this year, and the rest of the artists performing are pretty steller as well. Check out the lineup if you plan to attend the festival this year, be sure to grab your festival packing list by going to MyFestivalChecklist.com, and also checking out the kits for you to pack. The Recovery-Kit is coming soon for when you return from the festival. We are also diving into various playlists for working out, including a few...
2023-01-2145 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 40; Let's Get 2023 Started!In this episode we are talking; Getting back into more music after mostly podcast since 2020, the posibility of the Coachella Lineup dropping in the next few weeks and how to prepare for it,and my Spotify Wrapped playlist! All this and more to kick off a new year both in music and on the podcast! Join me as we set the tone for the coming year. You can check out my Spotify Wrapped playlist here, follow me on Spotify, and be sure to grab your festival packing list by going to MyFestivalChecklist.com
2023-01-0641 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 39; 2022 Wrapped!2022 has come to a close and it has been a wild ride! As I like to do every year let's take the last episode of the year and dive into the previous 12 months. So much has happened that I want to share with you. This episode is jam packed full of exciting development as well as a special announcement at the end you don't want to miss.... Tune in to this episode as we dive back into 2022 and all that it was! Also Check Out; The SoCal Live Music Review w...
2022-12-3159 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 38; Road To Stagecoach 2023 - The Lineup!Stagecoach 2023 tickets went on sale to the public, and the artist lineup has been announced! Officially! In this episode I want to walk through the line up, share how I have handled tickets and lodging in the past, and give what I believe is the best method for both moving forward. Now is the time to begin getting ready so tune in for this first episode of the Road To Stagecoach series! Get ready to party with 70k of your closest friends in what is sure to be an epic weekend in the desert!
2022-09-1926 minDrinks With JohnnyThe Resurgence of Suicide SilenceFounding Suicide Silence member Chris Garza joins the show to reflect on the roots of the band and the resurgence of deathcore. Johnny and Chris discuss the SoCal metal scene in the 2000s, with bands including Atreyu, Bleeding Through, and Avenged Sevenfold. Chris opens up about the passing of frontman Mitch Lucker, and how Eddie Hermida was ultimately chosen as the person to continue Mitch’s legacy. Chris and Johnny have an in-depth conversation about how it’s impossible to “go back” and try to replicate the sound and energy of a past album. Chris sha...
2022-08-081h 19theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 37; My First Metal Show Ever - Avatar!I went to my first real metal show to see the band Avatar perform, and I had a blast! The musical abilities of the band, the lead singers vocal performance, the theatrics, the crowds, and the whole vibe were on another level. In this episode I want to give you a walkthrough of my experience going to the show and some key take-aways I have from attending my first ever metal show.
2022-08-0129 min
JohnnyBoy Studios074 ~ Launching The Johnny's Library Podcast!I launched a brand new podcast; Johnny's Library! I want to share with you the books that have been instrumental in changing my entire outlook on life. I want to share the books that have shifted my mindset, or inspired me to action. I want to share the books I thoroughly enjoyed and believe you will as well.So I created a new podcast to do just that. There are 2 sayings that have stayed with me for years ever since I first heard them;You will be the same person in fi...
2022-06-2019 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 36; REACTION: Dylan Scott Livin My Best LifeDylan Scott is one of the most slept on artists in country music today. I had the pleasure of seeing him back in 2017 at the Troubadour, but I've missed his shows numerous times right here in my backyard of southern California. When he annouced his own tour "Livin My Best Life" and I saw it would be at the Anaheim House of Blues I knew I had to be there. Join me in this episode for a recap of my experience and be sure to check out Dylan's music streaming everywhere!
2022-06-0929 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 35; REACTION: Andy Grammer, The Art Of Joy TourI took a trip over to the Anaheim House of Blues to see Andy Grammer on his The Art Of Joy tour and I am so glad I did. A few days later I took my dog Karma for a walk and decided to record this episode of the podcast. One of my first live shows since the return of live music in mass, join me as we talk about the highs and lows of the return to live music.
2022-03-1140 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 34; SuperBowl LVI Halftime Show Reaction & A Look Back At The Last 10 SuperBowl Halftime ShowsThis past Sunday we watched the Rams win over the Bengals in Superbowl LVI, but we also watched what could arguably be one of the best halftime shows in modern Superbowl history. Seeing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar take the stage made me want to publish this podcast episode and take a look back at some of the most recent halftime shows at Superbowls. For this episode I'm limiting it to the last 10, but be sure to tweet me what your all-time favorite Superbowl halftime show is. @SoCalLiveMusic
2022-02-1935 min
More Movies Please!Die HardSend us a textOn the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are joined by one of our favorite guests, Mr. Johnny SoCal, to talk about the action-packed (and apparently very contentious) 1988 film from John McTiernan, Die Hard. Ask yourself, is this a Christmas movie? Does it just scream “the holidays” or does it just happen to take place during a month in winter when many people celebrate spending time with family and receiving presents from a jolly man dressed in a fluffy red suit? Impassioned opinions are coming from all sides in this episode.
2021-12-2747 min
GAWCAST: The GAW TV Podcast w/ Mickie James, Lisa Marie Varon & SoCal ValJohnny JeterWelcome to GAWCAST: the official podcast of "Grown Ass Women" TV!
'Tis the season to be GAWsome! We've definitely got the "spirit" ... squad! Former WWE performer Johnny Jeter joins SoCal Val, Mickie James and Lisa Marie Varon this week. Follow Johnny at @JohnnyJeter55 on Twitter and @jjeter310 on Instagram!
A new month means looking to the stars! The lovely Melanie Obeid of beyondthevale.com (@beyond_the_vale) provides the December astrological outlook for all!
Please check out our awesome sponsor, https://legacysupps.com, and use code GAW to save on some awesome products...
2021-12-031h 09
Let's Get Silly!Getting Awkward with JohnnyActor, improviser, and all around awesome fella, Johnny Ray Meeks (Crazy Ex- Girlfriend) joins Dashia in this week's episode of LGS. They talk about the versatility of Steve Martin, unintentionally witnessing someone doing something silly, and the awkward things teenagers do to have fun.
Remember to rate, review and share Let’s Get Silly to anyone who needs more silliness in life.
Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com.
Produced by Cj Merriman.
Music by T.S. Grooves.
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2021-11-1041 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 33; Is Live Music Back?It seems there has been a fresh surge of emails from venues, targeted Facebook ads, and Instagram posts from various artist all announcing upcoming shows for the end of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. With that I began to wonder if live music really has returned? If so, then it is quite possibly time to revive the SoCal Live Music Review podcast, maybe even the whole brand. Walk with me for a bit as I discuss what I think is going on and what that means for the brand!
2021-08-2537 min
Paired Weapons PodcastEpisode 50 List Review SoCal Joust - Lists Link BelowLists Link https://t.co/plK0jWyrSy
The lads are joined by friend of the show Johnny Crass to review the upcoming SoCal Joust Tournament in Pasadena CA. As the T9Aosphere gets back to real life gaming the boys can hardly contain themselves and crunch through 38 of the finest lists the States has to offer. Have fun chaps! We hope you enjoy it as much as we are going to this weekend!
2021-07-213h 03theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 32; 2020 A Year In ReviewSo now that that's over, let's talk about some of the highs (yes there were a couple) and lows of this crazy year 2020. Walk with me back down the dumpster fire of the past 10 - 12 months and what I am looking forward to in the next year. It's time for a year in review....
2020-12-3148 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 31; 10 Christmas Gift Ideas For 2020If you are still looking to get a gift for that live-music lover on your list, and struggling due to the fact there are no concerts happening right now or for months, tune in! I have options for you that you can purchase and ship from home all without breaking your bank. This year has been tough on us all so check out a few options to bring a ray of sunshine to the music lover in your life. Here are 10 ideas for gifts you can give this season.
2020-12-1738 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 30; Elton John The RocketmanFrom the early years of childhood and finding music, to becoming Elton John and the crazy drug, sex, and rock n roll filled adventure that followed Rocketman is a journey worth the 2hr watch time. Taron Egerton's portrail of Sir Elton John in the biopic exciting and I break it down in this episode.
2020-10-1245 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 29; If I Won The LotteryMost times winning the lotto goes something like this; Win Lotto Pop Bottles Post on Social My list is somewhat more practical and a bit more fun, and the big idea I have would bring happiness to not just me but a few close friends as well. In this episode I dive into the actual steps I would take if I walked away with millions of millions of million of dollars.
2020-09-2051 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewHamilton The Musical!If you have a Disney+ subscription and have not yet seen Hamilton; An American Musical run! don't walk to your TV right now. This is a visually stunning performance by the entire cast and crew, and the vocals were incredible. I dive into what I loved seeing Hamilton and why I will be watching it again and again. If I ever have the chance to see this musical live I will be there, for now I will watch it on Disney+
2020-08-2128 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 27; Favorite Concerts RoundupTo help remember better times when we could all come together and enjoy live music I asked a few of my friends to recall their favorite concert experience. Simple right? Well not for most. Having attended multiple concerts or live events in their lifetimes gives many people a large library of shows to choose from. Each show stands out in it’s own way. Each concert is special for it’s own reason. Narrowing it down to one that stands out from the rest can be extremely difficult. Luckily for me I was able...
2020-06-1028 min
Powerline Podcast038 | Johnny Garcia | SoCal LinemanJohnny is a genuine person and lineman from SoCal. He served in the Marine Corp for 4 years before finding line work in his thirties. We had a great conversation about growing up and working on powerlines in southern California, apprentices, brotherhood and mental health. Find Johnny Garcia on IG @__socal_lineman__ Show sponsors: Tallman Equipment www.tallmanequipment.com | IG @tallmanequipment LineStar Utility Supply www.linestar.ca | IG @linestarutilitysupply ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Shop Podcast Merch: https://www.electriclifeshop.com/ Online Resume Course for Lineworke...
2020-06-081h 18
theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 26; More Movies Please!Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on Steven's podcast; More Movies Please! where we discussed the film Inside Man. It was a blast and there guys were nice enough to share the audio with me so I could give it to you! Links to all of their content and socials are on the show notes page still please be sure to give them a follow, and a like, a rating and review. Thanks for having me on!
2020-06-0156 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 25; At Home On QuarantineAt home because the whole world is taking a time out, but there is still plenty going on. I have made it a part of my day to stay busy and connected with friends and family and I am plugging in to many of the artist I follow and love. Check the show notes page for links to the ones going live so you can get you music fix all from the comfort of your couch! Also there is a Spotify playlist of uplifting and motivational music you can listen to to keep...
2020-04-2835 min
One Story112. Letting Go w/ Johnny VaughnJohnny grew up in SoCal his whole life. His childhood was very tough with an abusive stepfather. He chose to find escape through drugs and alcohol very young. His stepfather put him in juvenile hall at the age 14. Johnny was on his own from there and his life was chaotic for quite some time. Hear the full story and see where God stepped in to make a change. Support the podcast and look good doing it! One Story T-shirts are available now – follow the link https://www.allgracedup.blog/new-products/ ---- NOW FREE SHIPPING >> use promo code ONE...
2020-02-2453 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 24; Checking in from Episode 14This episode is a check in from episode 14; 10 Things you can do to elevate your music experiences. I go down the list and let you know what I have been up to over the last year including while the brand was on hiatus!
2020-01-1737 min
Annie TalksEpisode 92 - Annie Talks featuring Twitch streamer @JohnnyFrickinRico | Things to Do in SoCal | Podcast on TwitchThis is the first of a series @JohnnyFrickinRico and other guest co-hosts.
This particular topic came about when fellow-Twitch Sings streamers @Felicity and @Juturna were in town and a SoCal meetup took place. Several people asked about things to do in Southern California and the conversation took off on its own.
This is not an inclusive list as there are TONS of things to do in SoCal. We just happened to pick the following attractions.
The Getty
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, archit...
2020-01-071h 46
Adventure Dog PodcastKat & Johnny and Charlie, Goomba, Lilo & Stitch @TheCanineExplorershttps://adventuredogpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kat-johnny-and-charlie-goomba-lilo-stitch-40thecanineexplorers.mp3
Today’s episode is with Kat and Johnny who made it their business to explore offroad with their awesome pack of dogs: Charlie, Goomba, Lilo and Stitch @TheCanineExplorers in Southern California. They are also found online at www.TheCanineExplorers.com.
Kat, who’s had dogs since she was six years old, has had Charlie in her life since 2007. Not long after, Kat and Johnny met, and together they have grown their pack with Goomba in 2012, and then Lilo and Stitch in 2016. At that point, Kat who h...
2019-12-051h 04theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 23; My Love Of Andy GrammerI have 3 artist I must see whenever they come to town. Andy Grammer is one of those 3. Tune into this episode to find out why.
2019-10-2347 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 22; Am I A Beyoncé Hater?BeyHive don't come for me. Listen to the episode and decide for yourself if I am truly a Beyoncé hater or if I make valid points as to why she is not my favorite artist of all time. I like many of her songs and her acting, I've seen her live and would see her again once she decides to play a show in SoCal....but many members of the BeyHive would put me in the "hater" category simply becuase of a few of my views on Beyoncé. Tell me what you think. Am...
2019-09-1448 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 21; Where Have All The Concerts Been?2019 is more than 1/2 over and I have been to far fewer concerts this year than I have in previous years, and definitely since starting the SoCal Live Music Review. This episode is a look into what has been occupying my time and why I have not attended as many shows as I have in the past. Take a listen and leave a review!
2019-08-2937 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 20; Meet Johnny!Dive into the man behind the mic! A look at the history and life-long love and appreciation of music, join me for this stroll down memory lane about the passion that has followed me for my entire life. From playing drums as an early child to studying music production in college, and what would become the beginnings of the SoCal Live Music Review...
2019-07-071h 00theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 19; Stagecoach Festival 2019 Recap (pt.2)They are here! Tune in to a convo with the Aussie Brothers Ben and Anthony as we talk about their journey to Stagecoach. After that I talk with my good friend Ashley about all of the planning that went into making this epic weekend happen as we drive back home. Everything leading up to the weekend, the weekend itself, and what we might do differently for the next go around. I also share my "final thoughts" on the matter and give a few tips for what you might do to prep for your next festival...
2019-06-271h 04theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 18; Stagecoach Festival 2019 Recap (pt.1)Stagecoach 2019 was a weekend to remember, one that will go down in history as one of my favorite festival experiences to date. We rented a house and then filled it with amazing people for the weekend. We all came together in love and music for a few days to enjoy Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean and so many more country artist over three days. We had a blast with each other and I couldn't be more pleased with how it all came together. This weekend was almost 2 years in the making. Being in the...
2019-06-0656 min
Life Around The SeamsEpisode 19 — Johnny DoskowJohnny Doskow is the “RG” of the Sacramento River Cats, a very funny human who makes a series against his team something you always look forward to. You never know what he’s going to say, and you rarely know if he’s being serious or sarcastic. You know you’ll laugh a lot, share some deep thoughts about life, and that’s what we did in Episode 19 of the “Life Around the Seams" podcast.
We “flapped” about some of the greatest hits from his career. The pranks he pulled. The pranks pulled on him. We learn when John became J...
2019-05-301h 16theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 17; First Time Seeing Pink!RE-RELEASED, This time WITH audio working! If you have been listening for a while you may remember Episode 6 (Going To A Show In A Group)where I brought on my concert buddy Steven of Reyes Of Sounds to talk some of the pros and cons of going to a show with a group. Today he is joining me again to talk about what it was like for him seeing Pink live for the first time. Together we relive some of the highlights and our favorite moments of this incredible show and Steven talks about witnessing...
2019-04-2051 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 16; The NAMM Show; Believe In MusicThe NAMM show (or the National Association Of Music Merchants) is one of my favorite times of year hands down. I love going every year to see all the booths, hear the music, eat from the food trunks and just be completely surrounded by music and the music industry. I always feel like a kid in a candy store soaking in the sounds of the instruments, software, demos, and people on the same path as me; to further music and the music industry. I grabbed way too much gear from the show, but it was...
2019-04-0253 min
Hank Watson's Garage Hour - Cars, Trucks, Beers & Guns05.08.10 (MP3): Classic! T-Shirt Cannons & Belt-Fed Patriotism w/2A Clothing, Wisco & AZ, +Tank Gates, Saddleback VS 'Froading in SoCal, Diggstown & James Woods, Ace Ventura & Randall Cobb, Del Mar Gun Shows, Dodge 2500s, & .22 ARsToo much good stuff! This Garage Hour Reload had everything from tannerite to OJ's Bronco and short-course off-road racing to Elsinore VS Glen Helen, 'froading in SoCal, Blackstar Canyon, the Zip-It Hippie shirt and pistolized Mosin Nagants. It devolves into a board meeting about the first-ever Garage Hour Gun Getogether. The studio and all lines were infested with cohosts, including the boys from Second Amendment Clothing, Nacho from Wisconsin, Gainfully Employed Dave, Mr. Dustin, Vitamin "E" (also from Wisco) and disaster-master Justin Fort's little brother Johnny. Backed by the Top Taxpayer Mix (also k...
2019-03-3057 min
Hank Watson's Garage Hour - Cars, Trucks, Beers & Guns05.08.10: Classic! T-Shirt Cannons & Belt-Fed Patriotism w/2A Clothing, Wisco & AZ, +Tank Gates, Saddleback VS 'Froading in SoCal, Diggstown & James Woods, Ace Ventura & Randall Cobb, Del Mar Gun Shows, Dodge 2500s, & .22 ARsToo much good stuff! This Garage Hour Reload had everything from tannerite to OJ's Bronco and short-course off-road racing to Elsinore VS Glen Helen, 'froading in SoCal, Blackstar Canyon, the Zip-It Hippie shirt and pistolized Mosin Nagants. It devolves into a board meeting about the first-ever Garage Hour Gun Getogether. The studio and all lines were infested with cohosts, including the boys from Second Amendment Clothing, Nacho from Wisconsin, Gainfully Employed Dave, Mr. Dustin, Vitamin "E" (also from Wisco) and disaster-master Justin Fort's little brother Johnny. Backed by the Top Taxpayer Mix (also k...
2019-03-3057 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 15; Reviewing the Fyre Festival DocumentariesIt was all over the news because this was the biggest upset in modern music history and ponze schemes. I think this will go in as our generations version of Enron. With both Netflix and Hulu each producing documentaries on the festival tracking the disaster that happened/didn’t happen. I watched them both and gained a ton of insight social media and the news outlets did not provide. Here is my review of both Fyre Fraud on Hulu and Fyre, The Festival That Never Happened on Netflix.
2019-03-091h 12theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 14; 10 Things You Should Do In The Next Year To Elevate Your Music Experiences.As we go through our music experiences every year it is easy to default to the things, artists, and places we know without ever having new experiences or creating new memories along the way. I have put together a list of 10 Ways You Can Elevate Your Music Experiences in the coming 10 to 12 months. Over the next hour I will break it down for you in more detail so hit play and lets get you to more concerts This will elevate your music experiences so that at the end of the year you can look back an...
2019-02-2159 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 13; 2018 A Year In Review2018 has been an amazing year for me and for many close friends of mine. This has been a year of many “first” that have taken mew to a completely new level of music appreciation. I have been blessed to experience so much this year and I want to take some time to recap the past twelve months, both the good and the bad along the way, and share some of the journey with you. There were many moments to celebrate along the way, many experiences that will stay in my memories for years to come. This past year...
2019-01-011h 23theSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 12; Discovering New MusicWe have our favorite artist, our go-to playlist when we want to listen to music. We often visit the same venues and rock the same stations whether in our cars or on Pandora. We listen to the same music over and over. While this isn't a bad thing, it limits the amount of music we listen to. To remedy this I offer a few places or ways you can discover new music to add to your library and follow ________ Links Mentioned In This Episode Shazam Bands In...
2018-12-0644 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 11; Your Christmas Playlist!!Christmas is back and with it a ton of holiday music! Instead of searching through countless albums and playlist trying to find the perfect mix of music to throw on your speakers while finishing last minute shopping I have done the work for you. A solid mix of old music and new, classic songs and originals, artist you know from growing up and others you heard on the radio or mentioned in this podcast; the sCLMR Christmas Playlist is here for you. Good for a dinner party, braving the crowds, gift wrapping, sitting...
2018-11-3019 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 10; Reflecting On Borderline Bar & GrillLike many others I woke up to the news there had been yet another shooting, this time at a country bar in Thousand Oaks. I didn't know how to process the information. I was unsure of the right things to do or say. Thousand Oaks, California was hit with a tragedy, an unthinkable act of violence that took the lives of 13 people. Borderline Bar & Grill was the sight of a heartbreaking event where people went in to enjoy a Tuesday night and never returned home. It took me some time to be able to form...
2018-11-1919 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 9; Be A Good GroupieWhen you see the same artist time after time something amazing happens; they begin to see you. Being a good groupie instead of a creepy stalker is a fine line but doesn’t have to be. Seeing the same artist grows a special connection and develops deeper memories with the songs they play. I groupie for just a few artist now, being able to give back to the artist who share so much with me in the form of their gifts and talents is something I consider an honor. Not only does it pull me closer to th...
2018-10-2535 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 8; The Money EpisodeMoney is something that we all have to deal with and over the years it is easy to let it slip away and form bad habits especially surrounding our hobbies or passions. Going to a concert should be an enjoyable experience, not something that stresses you out. Do not let money be the reason you miss out on a concert, and do not let debt become a habit you resort to in order to see a show. I share practical tips for having control over your money as you attend shows and I even have a full...
2018-09-2819 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 7; Newsletters; Tips for not being on 42 different mailing listWe often opt-in to a newsletter when we purchase tickets or when want to receive a free resource download. After a few shows or a few resources those newsletter emails can pile up. Newsletters for music boil down to essentially (3) types of emails you can sign up for: The artist themselves Venues Merchants or Promoters Being on multiple list results in receiving multiple emails that can stack up in your inbox. You may miss a show simply from not seeing an email until it is too late. I want to help you de-clutter your inbox and see...
2018-09-0733 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 6; Going To A Show In A GroupGoing To A Show In A Group Special guest! My long-term concert buddy Steven and I sit down to discuss going to concerts in a group. We reference many of the advantages and disadvantage we have seen over the years and give recommendations for handling a group dynamic. Steven is a sound recording engineer, a sound designer, and a mixer (the audio kind, not what you use to make a cake.) He and I went to film school together many years ago and when I broke off to pursue business and the marketing si...
2018-08-2447 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 5; Using A Calendar To Stay On Top Of Your ShowsGoing to multiple shows is not hard. Staying on top of the shows happening in your area is a great idea for seeing all of the music you want to. Knowing your schedule allows you to maximize and prioritize each artist so you do not miss out. Here I give you a look at how I stay on top of all the numerous shows I attend each year. Give it a listen and let me know how you stay organized with so much live music happening around you each year! Check out thesclmr.com/calendar f...
2018-08-1021 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 4; Apps For MusicWith so many different applications available today I wanted to give you a few I am confident will help with your live music enjoyment. If it is planning to attend a full blown concert from your favorite artist or just jamming out in your own bedroom there is an app that will help take your show to the next level. Leading up to the show, getting there, sharing with your friends....there is an app for everything, and here are a few of my favorite. Spotify Pandora Slacker ...
2018-07-1637 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 3; Ticket Purchasing | Don't Make These Mistakes When Buying Access To A ShowIt's easy to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing a ticket as soon as they are announced, but don't let that push you into making the same stupid mistakes as I have in the past. Episode 3 gives you the (4) major mistakes I have made in ticket purchasing throughout the years, then I walk you through good options for future purchases. There are many ways to go about buying tickets to a show these are the ones that I recommend.
2018-06-0427 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 2; All About Venues; The physical places we go to enjoy live musicEpisode 2; All About Venues In this episode we are going to talk about venues! What I love, what I hate, my favorite venues in SoCal and a few other honorable mentions. A deep dive into the ones that I love and why I love them. There are many different types of venues and I try to cover each. Venues brought live music to me, and I love it. Listen to hear my favorite venues in SoCal!
2018-03-3033 mintheSoCal Live Music ReviewEpisode 1; Welcome To The Podcast!!In this episode I give a introduction to the SoCal Live Music Review, the podcast, and why I started both. I go into what you can expect in future episodes and whet your appetite to stay tuned! I hope you can hear the passion in my voice as I talked about live music and my experiences in Southern California going to concerts all over Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County. Mentioned in this episode; thesclmr.com Instagram Twitter Hotel Café Tr...
2018-03-1526 min
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 12_17_17Tonight, Johnny talks with Mel Tillekeratne, homeless advocate, about how the Skirball fire was supposedly started by a homeless encampment and the resistance to build affordable housing in Los Angeles. In the second hour, Mo'Kelly from KFI joins Johnny to discuss Alabama's election results and why the owner of the Carolina Panthers has to sell the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-12-181h 11
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 12_10_17Today, Johnny discusses how the GOP tax plan will negatively impact the wildfire victims and how California is trying to ban fossil fuel cars. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Mo'Kelly from KFI, to discuss the GOP tax plan and the sexual harassment allegations in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 11_26_17Today, Johnny discusses the process of repealing the gas tax and how Angelenos can find other ways to develop infrastructure. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp from KFI, to discuss the following behind Trump and why he is unfit as a President.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 11_19_17Today, Johnny discusses how the GOP tax plan will negatively impact SoCal retirees.In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp and MoKelly from KFI, to discuss the sexual harassment claims in Hollywood and the Twitter feud between Trump and LaVar Ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-11-201h 13
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 11_12_17Tonight, Johnny discusses how LA County can look at Massachusetts to fix the housing crisis and LAPD forming a task force to handle the Hollywood accusations. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp from KFI, to discuss the latest on the Hollywood Purge and the accusations against Roy Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-11-131h 13
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 11_5_17Today, Johnny discusses how draining water from the desert will negatively impact Los Angeles and how we can track online trolls. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp and Mo'Kelly from KFI, to discuss the Dodgers losing the World Series and Rand Paul's assault injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-11-061h 14
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 10-29-17Tonight, Johnny is joined by Tony Zarkades, who is running for 48th district, and how he will positively change Orange County, and Johnny discusses the GOP's tax reform. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp and Mo'Kelly from KFI, to discuss Robert Mueller's indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-10-301h 11
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 10_15_17Tonight, Johnny is joined by Joe Escalante, to discuss the latest on the Harvey Weinstein and the future of Hollywood. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp and Mo'Kelly from KFI, to discuss the boy scouts allowing girls in and how Trump talked with the president of the U.S. Virgin Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-10-161h 13
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 10-8-17Tonight, Johnny discusses the possibility of a LA county bank and how that will improve affordable housing and businesses. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp from KFI, and discusses the tension between Trump and North Korea and the Harvey Weinstein assault allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-10-091h 14
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 10_1_17Hour 17:05 = Guest for hour: Johnny Venom, Economist. Discussed CA marijuana laws7:20 = More on marijuana laws, the war on drugs 7:35 = Steve Bannon says all actors are “dumb as ticks,” but his Shakespearean rap musical screenplay, The Thing I Am, is horrendous. 7:50 = More on Steve Bannon’s horrible screenplayHour 28:05 = GUEST: Mo’ Kelly! Puerto Rico and Donald Trump. Does he realize the people suffering are US citizens? 8:20 = Jared Kushner and other White House officials used private servers for business emails. Where’s the outrage? Hypocrites. 8:35 = Music teacher’s...
2017-10-021h 14
SoCal Live with Johnny WendellSoCaL Live 07-02-17Today, Johnny discusses the raise of minimum wage in LA County and how it will change local businesses and the supply/demand of housing in Southern California. In the second hour, Johnny is joined by Tawala Sharp from KFI, to discuss Trump's recent tweets. Also, Mel Tillekeratne from the Monday Night Mission talks to Johnny about the housing crisis and homelessnes in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-07-031h 22
The Collector's QuestEpisode 60 - Kat and I Katch Up - SoCal Retro Gaming Expo Run DownKat and I Katch Up, and talk about the SoCal Retro Gaming Expo and how it went. I also thank the community for being awesome.
2017-02-1544 min
The Collector's QuestEpisode 56 - SoCal Retro Gaming Expo with @Damn.It.SteveKat and I Talk to one of the main organizers of the SoCal Retro Gaming Expo.
2017-01-0949 min
The Collector's QuestEpisode 14 -SoCal Retro Gaming Expo - Interview With SuperVideoGameBrosKat and I talk to Steve, a board member of the SoCal Retro Gaming Expo. He tells us about California's first proper Retro Gaming Expo, and his journey from collector to store owner and beyond.
2016-01-1246 min