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Laguna Talks
Laguna Talks is Billy's hour in-depth interview with the opinion leaders, politicians, business people, artists and all manner of interesting people who make up the diverse and vibrant city of Laguna.
Episodes
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Laguna Talks Art+ Nature with Julie Perlin Lee
Laguna Museum of Art Executive Director joins us to talk abut wheere the museum is, where its headsed, and its annual Art + Nature Exhibit happening this week…
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School Board Candidates Dee Perry and Liz Bates
Incumbent School Board member Dee Perry and newcomer Liz Bates describe why they are running and are the best candidates to serve the community.
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Laguna Open Volleyball
We spoke with veteran beach volleyball players Mark Dawson and Brian Lewis about their love of the sport, Laguna's impact, and the upcoming Laguna Beach Open…
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Laguna Talks with Artist Jorg Dubin
We discuss the upcoming "Art Matters" event at the Rivian Theater on Wednesday, September 9, and Jorg's debut documentary "Globalschism."
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VIC Skimboard Contest
We talk with Victoria skimboard founder Charles "Tex" Haines, Garth "The Worm" Wyckoff, and Amber "The Rabbit" Torrealba about the upcoming 49th annual…
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Developer and Arts Patron Sam Goldstein
Laguna talks with longtime resident Sam Goldstein about his early career as a jazz drummer, and his later transition to Laguna arts supporter who started the…
Laguna TalksIce Cube Calls into KXFM
Hip-hop legend and filmmaker Ice Cube calls in to announce the highly anticipated fourth Friday movie and his groundbreaking "Every Day's Friday" celebration…
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Laguna Talks to FUEL about turmoil at the School Board
Fuel (Families United for Education in Laguna) Board Members Newth Morris amd Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal unpack the firing of School Superinendent Jason Glass and…
Laguna TalksLaguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff
Join host Billy Fried for an in-depth conversation with Laguna Beach City Manager Dave Kiff as he discusses the city's financial challenges, innovative…
Laguna TalksLaguna Beach Mayor, Mark Orgill
Mayor Mark Orgil joins host Billy Fried to discuss Laguna Beach's strategic priorities for 2026, including the potential transition to a charter city, revenue…
Laguna TalksCity Council Member Sue Kempf
City Councilwoman Sue Kempf joins host Billy Fried for an in-depth discussion about Laguna Beach's current projects and future priorities. From the exciting…
Laguna TalksNewth Morris
On this episode I speak with Newth Morris, Laguna resident, Entrepreneur, Venture Capatilist and family man. Newth is a passionate advocate for education…
Laguna TalksLindsay Spindle from the Samueli Foundation
Lindsay Spindle is the Board Director and President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies, which gifted $11 million this year to over 100 Orange County…
Laguna TalksKatrina Foley & Matt Costa
Laguna Talks open with our monthy check in with 5th District County Supervisor Katrina Foley, followed by musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Matt…
Laguna TalksOutdoor Spaces CEO Jiake Liu
Jiake is an entrepreneur who founded Outer Furniture in 2019 to create a new brand in outdoor living spaces. He shares his origin story as an immigrant growing…
Laguna TalksKatrina's Korner
Our monthly convo and update with Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, on what the County is doing to improve the quality of life for its residents.
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Katrina's Korner + Sound Spectrum
County Supervisor Katrina Foley gives her monthly update on County news and improvements, followed by new Sound Spectrum owner James Wilcox talking about the…
Laguna TalksTourist Stewardship with John Zegowitz
John is a longtime Ad Agency veteran Creative Director who developed the iconic Radical Origins film series for Laguna's Visitors Bureau. He loves Laguna so…
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Seahorse Tavern with Mike Walters
Mike is one of the partners of this iconic locals hangout that is poised to reopen. Mike tells us of all the barriers the city had imposed.
Laguna TalksJorg Dubin and Louis Longi
Veteran Artists Jorg Dubin and Louis Longi discuss how to bring back creative vitality to Laguna.
Laguna TalksDiane Armitage
Diane Armitage is a nationally renown restaurant consultant and a gives us a rundown of the restautrant scene here in Laguna.
Laguna TalksFire Safety with Niko King
Fire Chief Niko King updates us with fire safety after the devastating LA fires
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Hans Rey
Hans "No Way" Rey is a legendary mounatin bike who began as a trials rider in Europe, and later moved to America to take up mounatin biking. Over his 40 year…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Producer Denise DiNovi
Denise DiNovi is a Hollywood Producer who grew up in Laguna Beach, and still calls it home. Denise shares her favorite songs from her youth, and how they…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Marrie Stone and Barbara McMurray
Writer and podcast host of "Writers on Writing" and writer, political activist and PR consultant Barbara McMurray joined us on Takeover week to share their…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with budding musician Shaheen Sadeghi
You may know him as the developer of cutting edge retail properties The Camp, The Lab, and the Packing House, but recently Shaheen retruned to his chilhood…
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Laguna Talks with Fire Chief Niko King
Laguna Beach Fire Chief spends the hour talking about his fire and emergency services career, and fire safety issues in Laguna Beach.
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Councilman Bob Whalen
3 term Councilman Whalen is running for a 4th term. Here's his platform.
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Judie Mancuso
Animal Rights Activist Judie Mancuso is running for Laguna Beach City Council
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Hallie Jones
Hallie is the former Executive Director of Laguna Canyon Foundation and is running for Laguna Beach City Council
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Laguna Talks with freshman City Councilman Alex Rounaghi
Alex is the youngest person ever elected to the Laguna Beach City Council. But don't judge this ambitious public servant by his age. Alex talks about his first…
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Laguna Talks Cannabis Dispensary Ballot Initiative
Laguna Talks with Connor Johnston and Nima Alipour, co-sponsors of the new Laguna Beach Ballot Initiative to bring a legal cannabis dispensary to Laguna.
Laguna TalksLaguna Musical Royalty Steve Wood
Steve formed his iconic Southern California band Honk in 1970 and 51 years later is still playing (on occasion), along with his wife, Beth. They recently…
Laguna TalksPaul Freeman on Hotel Laguna Restoration
Ex Laguna Mayor Paul Freeman doesn't hold back in his assessment of what has gone wrong with the remodel and restoration of Hotel Laguna.
Laguna TalksDJ and cannabis entrepreneur Jonathan Tufano
Meet Jonathan Tufano, my predecessor here at KX radio with the weekly 6pm show "Deep Cuts." Jonathan is also an e-commerce specialist and cannabis entrepreneur…
Laguna TalksDoug Evans the Sprout Man
Doug is the author of The Sprout Book, a comprehensive guide to sprouting at home and improving your health and wellbeing through these wildly nutritious foods.
Laguna TalksReincarnation with Wendy and Ronnie Barry
Wendy & Ronny Barry lost their teenage sons tragically 24 years ago, but as Tibetan Buddhists they believed their boys would be reborn. Through an arduous…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Ariel Tweto
Ariel is a producer and actress starring in MacGillivray-Freeman's latest IMAX film, "Into America's Wild." An indigenous Native American from Alaska, Ariel's…
Laguna TalksShohreh Dupuis
Shohreh Dupuis is the Assistant City Manager of Laguna Beach. Her long career in city government has brought her to the city she loves. Shohreh shares the…
Laguna TalksLindsay Rosales Nirvana Grill
Homegrown talent Lindsay Rosales is the chef / owner of Nirvana Grille. During the early days of the pandemic she noticed many grocery shelves were bare. So…
Laguna TalksRonnie Bevan Brother Hashish
Brotherhood of Eternal Love member Ronnie Bevan was one of the most prodigious smugglers of Afghanistan hashish in the 60's and 70's. His breathtaking exploits…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Jorg Dubin
Laguna's most prominent multi-media artist Jorg Dubin is known for his broad array of sculpture, metal works, ceramics, pottery and painting. Never one to shy…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks Live on the Promenade with Congressman Harley Rouda
Billy Fried interviews Congressman Harley Rouda live on the Promenade for a special episode of Laguna Talks.
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Mountain Biking Legend Hans Rey
Hans "No Way" Rey is a renowned international mountain biking legend who calls Laguna home. He discusses the recent influx of riders on our local trails and…
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Laguna Talks with Councilwoman Sue Kempf
Councilwoman Sue Kempf is the architect of the Forest Avenue Promenade, the temporary closure of our "Main St" to cars. She discuses how it all got done, and…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Architect Lamont Langworthy
He built nearly 50 homes during the sixties in Laguna. Meet master mid-century architect and builder Lamont, still practicing into his 90's.
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Laguna's Billy Fried Talks New Years Intentions
Billy starts off the year with a solo rant – and some funk yinterludes.
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Holocaust Survivor Ilona Martin
Ilona Martin was a Lost Child during World War 2, grew up in orphanages, and came to America alone to study journalism. From there she took a succession of…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
First term Assembly woman Cottie is making incredible things happen for her 74th district, including fire mitigation, student loan forgiveness, coastal defense…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks Teen Bullying
Activist Rita Conn joins us to promote the "Light the Way for Change" (to create a kinder, gentler world) event on May 19 (needed now more than ever). Followed…
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Laguna Talks Medical Cannabis as Real Medicine
Three female cannabis advocates join us to discuss how it has helped their patients with life threatening illnesses. Our guests include Caroline…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks whats wrong with the toll roads
Toll Road activists Michelle Schumacher, Pete Van Nuys and Kathy Ward (San Clemente council woman) discuss the festering problems with the Transportation…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Green Builder Chris Prelitz
Chris Prelitz is a green builder, founder/President of Transition Laguna, and a leader in the green movement. Here are his ideas to make Laguna greener.
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks to Developer Mo Honarkar
He's the talk of the town with his ambitious plans to re-open Hotel Laguna, re-imagine the Holiday Inn and Royal Hawaiian, and quite miraculously re-open the…
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with Mayor Bob Whalen
Mayor Bob Whalen joins us for a "State of the City Talk"
Laguna TalksLaguna Talks with artists Jorg Dubin and Louis Longi
Meet the guys behind the subversive write in campaign City Council and what they have planned for the future. It may surprise you.