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Art Matters
Jorg Dubin, 40 year plus Laguna resident and iconic artist disusses issues effecting the Artist community in Laguna Beach such as affordability, studio space and what it's like to make it as a working artist in Laguna. Jorg interviews various guests from the Art comunity and local Laguna residents.
Episodes
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Episode 71 | Debbie Forsyth and Jason Hanck / Forces of Nature
The three of us dive into "Forses of Nature". It will be an experiential multi-artists collaboration that will bring something to the art colony that has long…
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Episode 70 | Mark Saville, President of LCAD
I hosy Mark Saville, the interim president of the Laguna College of art and Dessign, LCAD. He updates me on all the things happening at the school.
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Episode 69 | Mayor Mark Orgill and Carissa Dale
I host Laguna Beach Mayor, Mark Orgill and his campaign manager, Carissa Dale. We cover a lot of topics important to our community from environmental issues…
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Episode 68 | George Gilliam, Connor Parker and Theresa Prelitz
My speacil guest today are George Gilliam, founder of Creative Identity, Connor Parker, the director of Creative Identity here in Laguna Beach, and the…
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Episode 67 | John Zegowitz
John and I talk about the upcoming Laguna Beach centenial and how art and culture will be a big part of it inclisive of what John is calling "FORCE OF NATURE"…
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Episode 66 | Mayor Mark Orgill
Our great mayor, Mark Orgill joins me in the studio here at KXFM Laguna Beach to have a chat about the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and the artists…
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Episode 65 | Jason Hanck
Artist Jason Hanck joins me in the studio to talk about what it takes to be a creative and how to re-energize artists around the idea the creative output knows…
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Episode 64 | Rowan Foley Naseri
I host artist, Rowan Foley Naseri in the studio. We chat about her traveling to Laguna Beach to attend the Laguna College of Art and Design, LCAD. Rowan has…
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Episode 63 | Marlene and Debb
I host Marlene and Debb who are working on a special global project called, "The inside out photo project" that was the brain child of French artist, JR…
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Episode 62 | Steve McIntosh / Buck Naked
Steve and I take a look back at the beginnings of the western swing band , Buck Naked and the Chapped Cheeks. A lot of memories there for us and those that…
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Episode 61 | Jason Hanck
I host Jason Hanck. He is a fine artist and member of the Sawdust Festival Board. We talk about the 60 year history of the "Dust" and some of the changes going…
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Episode 60 | Casey Parlett
I host local sculpor, Casey Parlett. He fills us in on growing up in Laguna Beach and his life as a waterman and super talented life long creative artist. If…
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Episode 59 | Jorg and Chris
Jorg and Chris ramble on and on about local, regional and national events. Always fun, opinionated, and worthy of comment. Do enjoy! Last show at this…
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Episode 58 | Mark Garry and Randy Bader
Jorg hosts two of the nomineess for the 2026 Laguna Achievemnent Festival, LAF awards, Mark Garry and Randy Bader. Mark is a fine artist and Randy makes art…
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Episode 57 | Jorg Rambles
I host myself and review the Bombay Beach Biennale and the upcoming Irvine bowl policy meeting. But mainly I am promoting the upcoming Laguna Achievemnet…
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Episode 56 | Jorg, Billy, & Bombay
Billy joins me to talk about our amazing weekend at the Bombay Beach Biennale' and the ship sculpture we concieved, built and installed on the playa at Bombay…
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Episode 55 | Ed Sauls
I host Ed Sauls, one of the founding members of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We talk about the trust, where it is at and some of the future plans to…
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Episode 54 | John Zegowitz
The charm of Laguna Beach has always been rooted in its unique blend of natural beauty, artistic heritage, and community spirit. But as the city faces mounting…
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Episode 52 | Jodie Gates
My guest is Jodie Gates, the executive director of Laguna Dance / Laguna Dance Festival which is being presented at the Laguna Playhouse of Feb. 13 - 15th…
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Episode 51 | Mayor Mark Orgill
My invited guest is Mayor Mark Orgill. We discuss updates to what is happening with the community land trust and some of the dis-information that is floating…
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Episode 48 | Jeff Randolph
My guest is Jeff Randolph who is a member of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the developement of the trust and what it…
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Episode 50 | Kristen Thalman (LBCLT President)
I welcome Kristen Thalman who is the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust board president. We discuss the formation of the trust and all the working parts that…
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Episode 47 | Eve, Christina, & Hugh
Jorg discusses the matters happening in our country with his guests. The power of art to make changes. The cracks are appearing in the MAGA world.
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Episode 46 | Jorg Rambles
Jorg does a solo show rambling on and on about local art and community events. Also a shout out to all our veterans on the veterans day. We appreciate you all…
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Episode 45 | Colas Moore, Kate Cohen, & Tom Lamb
I host three artists who are particapating in an exhibition titled, "ARTIVISM" opening Nov. 1st from 5-10pm at the Point of view gallery in the Santora…
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Episode 44 | Jodie Gates
I speak with Jodie Gates the founder and director of Laguna Dance. She gives us a background to her amazing career as a professional dancer and how she brought…
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Episode 43 | David Milton, Pat Sparkuhl, & Bob Hansen
I speak with David, Pat and Bob about how art can affect change. Or at the very least be a tool of resistence against the chaos and divisiveness that are…
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Episode 42 | Hugh Foster and Renae Ortiz
I speak with Hugh and Renae about our ucoming exhibition at the point of view gallery in Santa Ana, CA. "A November to remember:ARTIVISMS. Can art play a role…
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Episode 41 | Jorg Dubin
I speak about all things art in Laguna Beach and in the country. A bit of personal perspectives as well.
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Episode 40 | Scott Moore
I host my old friend and great artist, Scott Moore. We talk about his career as a full time artist building a life long client base and being able to work as…
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Episode 39 | David Milton & Hugh Foster
I am lucky to have fine artist, David Milton and photographer, Hugh Foster on the show.We discussed the power of art in a chaoctic world and how art can inform…
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Episode 38 | Beth & Steve Wood
I host Laguna treasures, Beth and Steve Wood. We chat about their musical careers as members of the legendary group, HONK and well beyond. We cover the early…
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Episode 37 | Council Member Mark Orgill
I speak with council member, Mark Orgill about the progress of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and where we are at with it's development. We talk about…
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Episode 36 | John Zegowitz
I speaker with John Zegowitz who has been working on creating awareness around the stewardship program to try and bring residents and visitors up to speed…
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Episode 35 | Andrew Myer & Eric Gerdau
Jorg welcomes great local artists Andrew Myer and Eric Gerdau to talk about their studios in Laguna Canyon and the sale of the property that they have occupied…
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Episode 34 | Jason & Deana (Sawdust)
Jorg hosts Deana Duffek and Jason Hanck who are both exhibitors at the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival. We cover some history as well as their involvement. We…
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Episode 33 | John Zegowitz
I sit down with my guest, John Zegowitz to discuss the new stewardship program the that John and the city are working on to redirect our marketing program as…
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Episode 32 | Bill Barton
I am happy to have my good friend and eyeware mogul Bill Barton on the show to disucuss his career as a designer and owner of a luxury brand eyeware company…
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Episode 31 | Peter, Renae & Jonathan
Jorg hosts the chair of the MFA program at LCAD, Peter Zokosky. He brings with him two graduates of the program, Renae Wang and Jonathan McHugh. We have a…
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Episode 30 | Gabriella Kohr
I speak with artist and designer Gabriella Kohr about her time at the Laguna College of Art and Design as well as her vintage inspired clothing line. Gabriella…
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Episode 29 | Rick Conkey
Jorg has Rick Conkey, the CEO of the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center on the show. He talks about its origins, programming, and future. It is a great…
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Episode 28 | Jorg Rambles
Jorg rambles on and on about scupture commissions and the set backs at getting them complete. Jorg also throws a few local art institutions under the bus about…
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Episode 27 | John Malta & Em Cates
Jorg hosts the chair of the illustration department at the Lagune College of Art and Design, LCAD. He brought along with him Em Cates who will be graduating…
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Episode 26 | Maria & Marlene
Jorg speaks with his good friends, Maria and Marlene about there careers as photograpers and models. The both dive into how they met and about there…
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Episode 25 | Louis
Louis Longi and I talk about creativity and how to open up the creative juices here in Laguna Beach without restriction. Creating special art and music events…
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Episode 24 | Billy & Jorg
Jorg and Billy review the great Laguna Achievement Festival , (The LAF awards), that happened Saturday evening at the beautiful 7 degrees here in Laguna Beach…
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Episode 23 | Debb, Billy & Jorg
Jorg takes over the airways with guests Billy, Debb and Jason to have a chat about all things Laguna especially the first annual Laguna Achievement Festival or…
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Episode 22 | Jimi Gleason
Jorg speaks with amazing artist, Jimi Gleason who continues to have an amazing career with shows across the nation.
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Episode 21 | Steve McIntosh
Jorg speaks with long time friend and collaborator, Steve McIntosh formerly known as Buck Naked, lead singer of local western swing, Buck Naked and the Chapped…
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Episode 20 | Randy Bader
Jorg speaks with long time resident and fine woodworker on how he has survived in the art colony and what he sees in the future in terms of keeping a vibrant…
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Episode 19 | Mark Orgill
Jorg has council member, Mark Orgil back on the show for an update on the Laguna Beach community land trust, where it is at and some of the opportunities for…
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Episode 18 | Jorg
Jorg hosts himself on this episode for 50 minutes of personal background and observations about Laguna Beach over his 50 years of working and living as a full…
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Episode 17 | Marrie & Jeff
Jorg invites local dynamic duo of Marrie Stone and Jeff Rovner to the studio to get their take on the what is happening to our creatives here in the art colony…
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Episode 16 | Julie (LAM)
Julie Lee, the executive director of the Laguna Art Museum joins Jorg to talk about the role of LAM in the art colony and it's mission statement. Does it…
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Episode 15 | David & Kenneth
Two writers David Womack and Kenneth Rosenberg Join Jorg for a dioscussion about the parralells between the writer's life and that of a visual artist. Seems…
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Episode 14 | Cynthia & Serena
Serena Potter and Cynthia Brittan join Jorg as they speak about their careers as artists and the difficulties of maintaining a career as a full time artist.
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Episode 13 | Louis Longi
Jorg speaks with long time friend, fellow artist and creator of the art lofts, Laguna Beach about all the chalenges he faced over 17 years to create the…
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Episode 12 | Jorg Jason and Billy
Jorg, Billy and Jason delve into matters around the arts and a focus on music and the chalenging times for all in the arts.
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Episode 11 | Billy and Chris
Jorg hosts fellow radio personalities Chris and Billy for 3 hours of free wheeling conversation about all things Laguna and beyond.