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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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Charlie Quilter – President of the Laguna Beach Patriot's Day Parade
Charlie is a veteran fighter pilot who served in Vietnam and later ran missions during the Iraq war. Now he's organizing Laguna's 50th Patriot's Day Parade.
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Michael Minotoli – "The Greeter"
Meet Laguna's 4th Greeter, the tireless Michael Minotoli and hear why he is so committed to waving to motorists in Laguna.
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Debra Oakland – Author and Founder of "Living in Courage"
Debra just released her first book, "Change Your Movie, Change Your Life," a heartfelt approach to overcoming personal tragedy and living a rich, full, and…
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Laguna Talks Congestion and Public Space
Join local community activists Sam Goldstein and Bill Hoffman as they propose changes to Laguna's streets, including Congestion Pricing Systems, aka motorist…
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Laguna Talks Architect Mark Singer
Join a panel of esteemed architects, friends and colleagues as they remember this modern master, including Anders Lassater, Gregg Abel and Ed Lohrbach.
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Laguna Talks Urth Caffe
We interview Shallom Berkman, co-founder of iconic Urth Caffe, which recently opened its first Orange County location in the historic Cottage building.
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Laguna Talks Burning Man
Meet 5 Laguna burners who attended this year's festival, and gain riveting insights from first-timers Geoffrey Godot and Meschi Schmidt, and veterans in the…
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Laguna Talks with Jodie Gates
Jodie Gates is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Laguna Dance Festival. She was recently named Associate Dean of the USC School of Dance. Listen to her…
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Laguna Talks with Clay Berryhill
Meet Clay Berryhill, Laguna local, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the brains behind 133, the Laguna Beach super group of all-star players that only…
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Laguna Talks Ecstatic Dance with Von Aronson
Meet local Laguna wood worker Von Aronson, an artist who is bringing ecstatic dance back to Laguna.
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Laguna Talks with Nancy Caruso
Meet the Kelp Lady. aka Nancy Caruso, the amazing and tireless marine biologist responsible for our kelp resurgence, the wonderful Kelp Fest, and her newest…
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Laguna Talks how to thrive in emergency
Join locals Andrew Soliz and Carrie Woodburn as they discuss how to be resilient in times of emergency, from natural disasters to supply shortages to…
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Laguna Talks with Fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse
Meet Laguna fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse and learn about Laguna's current fire risk, what we have done to mitigate it, and what's left to do. Plus get Jeff's…
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Laguna Talks with Gregg Abel
Meet local designer, builder, and Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce President Gregg Abel. Gregg is a longtime force for good in town, a renown tastemaker with a…
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Laguna Talks with David Hanson
Meet Dave, the featured columnist for the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot community paper. Dave has a unique take on our town, and writes weekly about his keen…
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Laguna Talks To David Hansen
Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot's only full time columnist David Hansen joins the show to talk about the writer's process, and how he dreams up such colorful…
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Laguna Talks with Bucky Baker
Meet longtime Laguna local and all-around great character Bucky Baker expound on his recent, unfortunate incarceration. A fascinating and candid look at our…
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Laguna talks with Ron Pringle
Listen to Ronnie expound on his 25 years with his epic band World Anthem, as well as bodysurfing the wedge, growing up in Laguna, and being a force for good in…
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Laguna Talks with Norm Grossman
Meet 12 term (that's right 24 years) Planning Commissioner Norm Grossman. You would think that would make him stale, but think again. Norm is fresh, topical…
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Bob Whalen drops in with Prelitz and Fried
We got a surprise visit when Mayor Bob Whalen stopped in and spent the next 90 minutes talking about his agenda for the coming year. It's ambitious, and we…
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Laguna Talks with Rob Zur Schmiede
Meet longtime Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Rob Zur Schmiede expound on what he will do for Laguna if elected.
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Laguna Talks with Michele Hall
Meet newcomer city council candidate and lifelong resident Michele Hall talk about her vision for bringing a new generation of leadership to our town.
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Laguna Talks with Paul Merritt
Meet the candidate for City Council, running as an Independent on the slogan "Laguna is a Masterpiece." Find out what he means and what he wants to do.
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Laguna Talks with Eli Grossman
Meet the irascible Grossman – a one issue candidate who wants to overhaul the Laguna Beach Police. Find out why.
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Laguna Talks with Toni Iseman
Meet 4 term City Council woman Toni Iseman, in the midst of her campaign for an unprecedented 5th term. Find out what makes Toni ticks.
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Laguna Talks Burning Man
Spend the hour with the multi-generational Bloch family, habitual attendees to Burning Man, the arts gathering in the Nevada desert. Scion Jerry is a 59 year…
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Laguna Talks with Jason Feddy
Meet the master musician, songwriter, troubadour, radio DJ, and maybe the funniest, most irreverent guy in town. Hear his back story, including the early days…
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Laguna Talks with Andrew Soliz
Meet the Native American Andrew Soliz, who teaches the Lakota Indian traditions, including ceremonial sweat lodges. Andrew also teaches at-risk youth how to be…
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Laguna Talks with Scott Tenney
Meet the co-owner of Bluebird Canyon Farms, Laguna's only urban farm. Scott and how wife Mariella are dedicated permaculturists who beautifully restored 15…
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Laguna talks with Brian Lopes
He's the Michael Jordan or Kelly Slater of his sport, the greatest mountain biker of his generation, 19X MTB champion and MTB and BMX Hall of Famer. USA Today…
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Homeless in Laguna
Friendship Shelter's Board member Barbara McMurray and Executive Director Dawn Price discuss the proposed permanent supportive housing project in the canyon.
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Laguna Talks Traffic Violence
In the wake of the traffic bicycle death of John Colvin, we talk with 2 bike advocates, Max Isles and Tamara Hlava and decide on the spot to for, Livable…
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Laguna talks with Paul Freeman
He's worked for entities as disparate as Gary Hart, the Dalai Lama, and the Montage. He's a two term Laguna Beach City Councilman, and he travels to war-torn…
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Laguna Talks with Nick Hernandez
Spend the hour with Supernova "Nick I" Hernandez, Laguna's favorite singer, songwriter, musician, big wave surfer, humanitarian, founder of Common Sense band…
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Laguna talks with Neel Kashkari
Meet candidate for California Governor and Laguna resident Neel Kashkari and hear his platform for creating more economic prosperity for our state. Plus his…
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Laguna Talks with Mike Beanan
Spend the hour with this committed environmental and water activist who sees a Laguna future where we harvest our own drinking water, turn poop into energy…
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Laguna Talks with Chris Keller
Spend the hour with the hospitality impresario of Laguna, Chris Keller.
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Laguna Talks with Giada Fried
Spend the hour with Billy's daughter Giada as she discusses life in Paris and its multi-modal infrastructure," including the Velib bike share and Autolib car…
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Laguna Talks with Shaheen Sadeghi
Spend the hour with the legendary developer of Costa Mesa's The Lab and The Camp. Learn how this former New York fashion designer migrated west to action…
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Laguna Talks to Itself
Spend the hour with Billy as he rants about Laguna topics and spins copious amounts of Funk!
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Laguna Talks to Hallie Jones
Meet the new Executive Director of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, Hallie Jones. This hometown hero knew from a young age she wanted to be involved in wilderness…
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Laguna Talks with Artist Jorg Dubin
Join 35 year resident and artist Jorg Dubin, one of Laguna's most revered artists. Jorg has worked in every medium – oil, ceramics, sculpture, and has numerous…
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Laguna Talks with Greg MacGillivray
Spend the hour with the top grossing documentary filmmaker in the world, Greg MacGillivray and his wife Barbara, of MacGillivray Freeman films. This longtime…
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Laguna Talks with Kim Novick
Join the Development Director of the Tony Hawk Foundation and learn how skate parks are changing low income communities around the world. Under Kim's tenor,The…
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Laguna Talks with Ken Frank
Spend the hour with retired 31 year City Manager Ken Frank. It's been 3 years since Ken's been in the eye of the storm. Find out what he's been up to, what…
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1-9-14 Party with Richard Reisman
Meet the Publisher and CEO of the Orange County Business Journal, and hear why his publication continues to buck industry trends and post record profits year…
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12/26/13 Party with World Religions
This special hour is spent exploring faith with Pastor BJ Beu, Native American Ceremonial Leader Andrew Soliz, Hare Krishna Temple Priest Vikasananda Krishna…
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12-5-13 Party with Allan Simon
Party with the print impresario of Laguna, Firebrand Media owner Allan Simon. Allan tells us why he moved to Laguna, bought the local paper, launched a…
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Party With Sam Goldstein
We spend the hour with this Laguna impresario, real estate developer, and patron of the arts. Hear all the opinions of this irascible fellow who speaks bluntly…
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Party with Hans Rey
We spend the hour with the "Worlds Greatest Mountain Biker" (Bike Magazine) to discuss the evolution of the sport, his enduring role in it, and why this world…
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Party with Max Isles
Join environmentalist and Transition Laguna co-founder Max Isles for a lively discussion on biking, grey water installs, rain water catchment, public spaces…
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10-17 Party with Pam Wicks
More spins including Bootsy Collins, Ry Cooder, Dee Lite, Ohio Players, Michael Jackson and more, plus an interview with Pam Wicks, musical director of…
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10-10-13 More World Music
Songs from Africa, South America, New Orleans, LA and Motown. It's all here.
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Village Entrance and More
Billy spins world music and talks about the Village Entrance Project, Laguna's Full Moon Drum Circle, Transition Laguna's Harvest Celebration, and more.
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Sustainability with Chris Prelitz
On this inaugural show Billy discusses sustainability issues in Laguna, and the role of Transition Laguna. Chris Prelitz is a design/build professional, author…