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On Location - Coastside EditionOn location, in reflection – harvesting abundance to grow our futureSeason One comes to a close not with a conclusion, but with an invitation. In this final episode, we reflect on a journey across Half Moon Bay, California—walking, talking, and listening to stories that reveal the interconnectedness of land, education, immigration, art, activism, and leadership. From massive pumpkins to movement-building protests, we explore what makes a community resilient and what it takes to create a future rooted in abundance. Join us as we celebrate what we’ve learned together—and look ahead to what comes next.
2025-10-2406 min
On Location - Coastside EditionListen again: No Kings – and an experiment in moving forward to a better placeWith the second nationwide No Kings protest now ready to roll, this live recording and reflection from the first event, just a few months ago, reinvigorates us as to the power we have in speaking up and building community driven to make our country -- and the world -- a better place for all.In this episode, Sophia chats with folks live at the June 14, 2025, protest in Half Moon Bay, and in reflection, she shares some thoughts regarding the importance of civic engagement, emphasizing a need for for accurate information, a shift from a scarcity mindset to...
2025-10-1711 min
On Location - Coastside EditionThe land we love – and the democracy we buildHost Sophia Layne walks the Half Moon Bay, CA, blufftops with Barbara Dye — community leader, land trust advocate, and two-time Peace Corps volunteer. Barbara shares her journey from preserving thousands of acres in Southern California to stewarding open space on the Coastside, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned about conservation, civic engagement, and belonging.Through supporting open space at Wavecrest to reimagining parks in El Granada, Barbara shows how local voices can shape the future of land, water, and community. Along the way, she connects her global experiences to protecting democracy — reminding us that stewarding nature is als...
2025-10-0430 min
On Location - Coastside EditionShaping the shoreline – whales, sails, and talesHost Sophia Layne chats with Virginia Chang-Kiraly, a member of both the San Mateo County Harbor District and Menlo Park Fire Protection District Boards, at Surfers Beach in Half Moon Bay, California, as whales spout just offshore and the hum of dredging and beach replenishment pipes fills the air. Sophia and Virginia walk the shoreline while exploring themes including the delicate balance between economic development and environmental sustainability. From protecting Highway 1 and local businesses to supporting commercial fishing and creating safe spaces for kids and surfers, they highlight how decisions made today ripple far into the future.
2025-09-2624 min
On Location - Coastside EditionEducation for all – breaking barriers, building futuresHost Sophia Layne walks through Half Moon Bay with Hector Camacho, Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion at the San Mateo County Office of Education. As they pass by local schools, their conversation turns to what equity really means, why belonging matters, and how communities can take action to make both a reality.Listen in for a candid and hopeful conversation about belonging, education, and the role we each play in shaping what comes next.
2025-09-2029 min
On Location - Coastside EditionBrewing change – Proposition 50 and a pintOver pints of beer on the patio at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, host Sophia Layne sits down with co-founder Lenny Mendonca as he traces his journey from management consulting and statewide economic development, where he served as the governor’s chief economic advisor, to nonprofit leadership, small business ownership, and local life on the Coastside. Lenny reflects on bridging divides in California, the urgency of protecting democracy, and why Proposition 50 matters for the nation’s future.
2025-09-1132 min
On Location - Coastside EditionEverybody has a story – finding truth through poetryHost Sophia Layne walks and talks with Antonio López, San Mateo County Poet Laureate and former Mayor of East Palo Alto, in a conversation spanning poetry to politics. Antonio reflects on growing up in an immigrant family, how verse became his way of telling truth, and what he’s learned leading in literary circles, in city hall, and in classrooms. With humor, heart, and a poet’s eye, Antonio shows how language can spark empathy, justice, and belonging.
2025-08-2935 min
Neo2soul PlaylistNeo2soul Playlist The Vibes 71 (Female Takeover Pt 69)Neo2soul Playlist The Vibes Female Takeover sponsored by Urban Style Essentials Our goal is to bridge the gap between the mainstream & indie artists. Our main aim is to focus on edgy neo-soul & jazzy/soul/r&b female artists/groups.*NOTE (This list is not based on Charts or streams, just on what NEO2SOUL discovered.)The podcast mix show is syndicated onWVRO (USA) Mon/Wed/Fri 6 pm UK (weekly)WHTL 95.2 FM (USA) Mon - Fri 9:30 am UK (weekly)Golddust Radio (UK...
2025-08-283h 00
On Location - Coastside EditionRooted in community – nurturing the seeds of the Coastside Farmers MarketHost Sophia Layne talks with Erin Tormey, Director of the Coastside Farmers Market, about how the market began, the struggles and resistance she faced, and the global lessons of collaboration and resilience in farming. From global shifts in the floriculture industry to the rise of organic pioneers like Del Cabo, Erin shares how local markets create abundance, belonging, and opportunities for generations.
2025-08-2214 min
On Location - Coastside Edition Walking together – across borders into belongingIn this episode, host Sophia Layne joins Kique Bazán at the Saturday morning food distribution event of the local nonprofit Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS) in Half Moon Bay. Kique shares his journey from Peru to California’s San Mateo County Coastside, the formative experiences that inspired his lifelong commitment to education and human rights, and the powerful role of human connection in creating true belonging.As they walk through the food pantry, Kique shares stories from his mother’s courageous work sheltering homeless children in Peru, the solidarity that ended systemic violence there, and how hi...
2025-08-1527 min
On Location - Coastside EditionZucchini muffins and human connection – a recipe for community and innovationIn this episode, host Sophia Layne visits Jayne Beatty at Miramar Farms near Half Moon Bay, where the conversation begins in Jane’s kitchen amid the smell of zucchini muffins baking in the oven and unfolds through a walk around her farm’s orchards and gardens.Jane shares how Miramar Farms offers a unique refuge for corporate and nonprofit leaders—a place to slow down, reconnect, and do deep strategic work away from the pressures and rapid pace of modern business life. Together they explore the healing power of nature, the importance of human connection in today’s shifti...
2025-08-0732 min
On Location - Coastside EditionA knack for serendipity – and life on the farmGuest: Erin Tormey, Director of the Coastside Farmers Market, and Proprietor of Farm Fatales of Irish Ridge Ranch Host: Sophia Layne Location: Irish Ridge, Half Moon Bay🎧 Episode Summary:In this heartwarming and deeply insightful episode, we visit Irish Ridge with Erin Tormey—farmer, food systems advocate, and the powerhouse behind the Coastside Farmers Market. From duck eggs to water tanks, from philanthropy to regenerative agriculture, Erin shares her fascinating life story and the philosophy behind her beautifully integrated, off-the-beaten-path farm life.We explore what it means to value food...
2025-07-2726 min
On Location - Coastside EditionNo Kings — and an experiment in moving forward to a better placeSummaryIn this episode, Sophia chats with folks at a recent public protest in Half Moon Bay, and in reflection, she shares some thoughts regarding the importance of civic engagement, emphasizing a need for for accurate information, a shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, and advocating for sustainable investments in public infrastructure, and introduces this podcast as an experiment in helping achieve these three goals.Chapters00:00 Live from the No Kings Protest (Half Moon Bay, June 14, 2025)06:42 Getting to a better place07:39 First: Getting and staying better...
2025-07-0811 min
Rock & Roll NightmaresSophia Dilley: Executive Producer, "Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It"Sophia Dilley joins Staci on this episode. The music-loving exec who launched "Concord Originals," Concord’s Film and TV division, has produced projects such as the Billie Holiday documentary "Billie," Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, Let the Canary Sing, a documentary about music icon Cyndi Lauper, and has a new project about Billy Preston, which will be premiering soon – they talk about all that, plus Sophia shares her advice and wisdom with aspiring music documentarians.
2024-04-2627 min
Lez Hang Out | A Lesbian PodcastSBG 102: One Tree Hill with Layne MorganThis one time in the early 2000s, Peyton Sawyer rocked a flannel over her Ramones tee and queer fashion has never been the same since. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with tv writer Layne Morgan (@laynemorgan) to talk about the early aughts teen drama sensation One Tree Hill. This show is 9 full seasons of total chaos and we dive into all of them to discuss how much better things would have been if everybody had been gay. Ellie and Layne explain the gist of the entire show to Leigh, who has never seen a single...
2023-03-201h 23
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth1956: What to Do if Cutting Calories Isn’t Resulting in Fat Loss, How to Build Muscle After Age 40, Tips for Combining Calisthenics With Heavy Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching)In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s the EASIEST, most SIMPLE, and EFFECTIVE diet hack for most people...AVOID heavily processed food. (2:33) Dad’s and thermostats. (12:27) The BIGGEST loss of wealth in one day! (13:42) Adam is Rain Man. (18:05) Are the Terminator and Matrix connected? (23:30) Fun Stats with Sal: Why you should laugh often, a horrifying UK study, and testicle size and attractiveness. (29:03) The value of taking multivitamins. (37:50) Shout out to Braydon Barrett (@looklikeyoulift). (41:35) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I lose body fat after a fa...
2022-11-301h 28
One More Thing with Jaye & RobertCircle, Record Episode (with Daniel Cusimano, Sophia Layne, and Matthew Pappadia)
The Circle is our favorite reality show, so we’re thrilled to have queer icons Daniel, Sophia, and Matthew from season 3 on the podcast! We discuss all kinds of reality shows, from The Circle to Survivor to The Bachelorette!!! It’s a high-energy episode with a lot of laughs, so get ready!
(this episode was recorded in October 2021 and there are several cultural references as such!)
Matthew: @mattpappadia
Sophia: @sophialayne
Daniel: @daniel_cusimano
SOCIAL MEDIA: @OneMoreThang
PATREON: patreon.com/onemorething
PAYPAL/EMAIL: 1morethingpodcast@gmail.com
JAYE: @hayejunt
ROBERT: @roberteack
2022-10-1751 min
Not AnotherHashtag Circle Celesbians (ft. Sophia Layne)Join us as we catch up with The Circle’s Sophia Layne about being Netflix’s favorite celebsian, creating a space for queer artists and the immense hatred felt for Animal Crossing’s cult leader KK Slider. Men, am I right? This is a big one, babe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-2046 min
Reality Alert : Love Is Blind / The Ultimatum / Perfect MatchLords of Love - A Brand New Relationship Advice Podcast From Max and Ben! - Ep 001 Ft. Sophia Layne and Savannah HaganThis was a lot of fun! Send in your relationship questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-03-151h 18
Reality Alert : Love Is Blind / The Ultimatum / Perfect MatchLove is Blind Season 2 Episode 4 With Sophia Layne (The Circle)Who's feeling sassy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-02-141h 26
Reality Alert : Love Is Blind / The Ultimatum / Perfect MatchSeason 3 Exit Interview With Sophia LayneWe're the class hotties. E e e e eeeeeez! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-10-061h 26
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!You Have to Listen to us Talk about They Never Learn with Bright Young Things!Hey friends! Bailie and Payton are THRILLED to have Sophia and Austin from Bright Young Things podcast on the show to discuss They Never Learn by Layne Fargo. We’ve got some differing opinions, but mostly just strong ones. Join us as we chat about feminism, our favorite OTPs, unlikable female characters, and if happy endings are always deserved!
2021-01-221h 04
Stellar FirmaSTL 58 - Ecology and External AssistanceEpisode 58 - Ecology and External AssistanceThe client, Goral Throgmar of the Construct-A-Creature corporation, is requesting legal assistance due to mounting complaints against them for creating “monstrosities” that are “killing people”. The bailiffs are on the way to take their eyes.Management Consultants’ advice: lie about your address, reframe the debate, corporate bonding monstrosity, be a turgid plant, utilise the googly eyes, hot slap pyramid.Content Warning for:Emotional abuseBullying/taunting Shouting Emotional manipulation & gaslightingDiscussions of: body horror (including animal)Mentions of: murder, alcohol consumption, plastic surgery, animal attack, eye trauma (threatene...
2021-01-2225 min
The Magnus ArchivesMAG 188 - Centre of AttentionCase ########-28Observations of surveillanceRecorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings:ScopophobiaLoss of privacyJudgement & ShamingSchadenfreudeBystander apathyTherapeutic malpracticeBody horror (inc SFX)Eye traumaMentions of: Discussion of grief/loss, gaslighting, loss of identity, insomnia, asthma attacksEpisode TranscriptMAG 188 (PDF): https://cutt.ly/PhwoAZYMAG 188 (DOC): https://cutt.ly/UhwoMm0Thanks to this week's Patrons: Katie McLean, incorrigible_worksop, Sam Lueke, Delta Psy, Tired Naiad, Yael Zombie, Elizabeth Almasy, Angelika Agbayani, David Niemczyk, Harmoni Kauffman, Layne Woodward, Jacc, N...
2020-11-1925 min
The Drone PilotsThe Drone Pilots #013 - All Human BeingsExcerpt from Max Richter's 'All Human Beings' features a reading of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights by KiKi Layne:"Alll human beings are born free and equal, in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of community. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore no distinction shall be made upon the country...
2020-08-311h 01
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 165 - Hide the FangJoin Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they enter the treacherous Northern Wastes.This week Hamid does a bit of gossiping, Cel plays a new game, Azu hears a mysterious ticking noise, and Zolf should really come take a look at this...Content Notes: - innuendoThanks to this week's Patrons: Katie McLean, incorrigible_worksop, Sam Lueke, Delta Psy, Tired Naiad, Yael Zombie, Elizabeth Almasy, Angelika Agbayani, David Niemczyk, Harmoni Kauffman, Layne Woodward, Jacc, N, Rahlly, Michelle Scarcella, connanro, Diego Henriquez, Erica Julie Fricker apthemagician Zacharias Buchanan, Kathryn Sulliva...
2020-08-1248 min
The Drone PilotsThe Drone Pilots 013 | The Drone PilotsExcerpt from Max Richter's 'All Human Beings' features a reading of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights by KiKi Layne:"Alll human beings are born free and equal, in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of community. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore no distinction shall be made upon...
2020-08-051h 01
The Drone PilotsThe Drone Pilots #013 - All Human BeingsCinematic Progressive with The Drone Pilots
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Excerpt from Max Richter's 'All Human Beings' features a reading of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights by KiKi Layne:
“All human beings are born free and equal, in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of community. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or so...
2020-07-311h 01