Up & Adam in the Morning

Bart Topham, CC Vets Museum President was Up & Adam back in studio to talk about this Sunday's annual dinner, a special USO themed celebration to honor the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum’s 21st Anniversary. An evening of dinner, history, entertainment and expressions of appreciation for all who have supported the museum over the last two decades. Here's the direct link for more info, and click to hear the on air chat!

'Sip for Smiles' is Sunday Oct 15 at Filipponi Ranch Winery benefitting Tolosa Children's Dental Center, a fantastic organization that supports oral healthcare for thousands of underserved kids! They really do great work and are a great org, and they're actually adding to their dental team as well, if you're a dentist looking to make a good living and make a big difference! www.TolosaChildrensDental.org

Adam was joined in studio by Aria, Cielo, and Yanelly to chat about their Pink Lemonade Stand Challenge this Sun in SLO. These young ladies to some great work up cycling pots and succulents to resell where the money goes to help local hungry people through the SLO Food Bank. Find them THIS SUN 10/8 from 11a-2 at the new Corazon Cafe (Downtown SLO - next to Habit Burger) taking donations for breast cancer awareness with their Pink Lemonade Stand. Love these girls! Find out more, and follow them: https://www.instagram.com/pots.to.plates.project/

Win your weight in wine? Say what?!! Check out www.WineCountryRuns.com to get involved in this great event, Oct 29 at Cali Paso! Get involved in the 10k or Half Marathon knowing you're supporting a GREAT cause, as all the money helps local youth sports programs! Thanks to Christine for the great chat and joining Adam in studio live!

Deb from Stilson Cellars, Nancy of Hoyt Family Vineyards, and Caitlyn Pianetta were in live to join Adam talking about their Vibe Weekend Oct 13-15. So much going on, like a half a dozen things a day to check out, from mimosa tastings, live music, and tons more. The marquis event is a grand tasting as Paso Robles Inn Ballroom the afternoon fo Sat Oct 14. For more info and tickets, check out www.downtownpasowine.com

Ali Rush from 15c (SLO) brings in friends Rory Cox, and MS Josh Orr to talk about a spot getting more and more popular for its sparkling wine: England! We learn all about British bubbles from a Master Somm and more! Great chat!

Local singer songwriter Kenny Taylor was in studio to share his new music, and we got a chance to get to know him more than we had before. Super interesting how his musical theatre background later paved the way to a singing and songwriting journey that has been enjoyable to watch evolve. His songwriting is clever and relatable, and his music is fun to listen to as well as learn and sing along to. Love his voice! Check him out wherever you stream your music and don't miss his new song, 'Cave' out 9/13!

Former Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell passed away yesterday. He was only 56. According to reports, he was in hospice care due to liver failure. Almost EVERYONE knows Smash Mouth's hit, "All Star". It was in "Shrek", along with their Monkees cover of "I'm a Believer". Steve started Smash Mouth back in 1994, and he was the lead singer until his retirement two years ago, when he left due to ongoing physical and mental health issues. Here's Adam remembering back to when he was Up & Adam in the Morning!

Adam's intern Grace Bennett quizzes Adam on cocktails you might find at a college party, like 'Fight Milk', and a "Cement Mixer' shot, while Adam sees what Grace knows about classic cocktails like Negronis and Manhattans. It's entertaining and eye opening to say the least!

Grace tells Adam her and friends started getting into the show LOST. Grace has never seen it before and doesn't have ANY IDEA what she's about to get into watching this show! It brought up other series finales that had a TON of conversation surrounding them for whatever reasons: Sopranos, Seinfeld. When they're good, they're incredible, but when a series finale is bunk, it feels like you've been robbed! What was the worst finale of a show that you expected more from?

Adam's intern Grace Bennet is tasked with giving her first weather report, and Adam gives Grace the option to have it critiqued on the air, which she gladly accepted, with one catch: Adam has to deliver the critique using Gen Z terms! Check it out!

Philly Ocean Yachtley Crew's frontman was on the show to talk about their concert this Sat at Vina Robles! How'd he landed the best gig in music? Would he ever pull the ultimate #YachtRock move and leave the band to go solo? What Yacht Rock song would he die over? Few interviews delve deeper than this hard hitting piece of soft rock journalism by yacht rock guru Adam Montiel.

Joel Peterson of PRWCA is in studio to share with Adam the ALL NEW Paso Wine App. It's a free app in your smart phone's app store right now. There's also a new episode you don't want to miss of Where Wine Takes You! Check out the app here: https://prwca.provindre.net/paso-wine-app/

The singer songwriter known for his fantastic writing and live performances will be at The Siren in Morro Bay tonight Fri 8/18! He has a great chat with Adam when he called in this morning! Tickets www.GoodMedicinePresents.com

Hilary Watson and KAte Crabviotto call into Adam to talk about their performance Sat 8/19 at Venteux Vineyards. It's a rare opportunity to see them perform together. Harmonies are just harmonies when you compare them to the rare treat when these two voices align. The same way names like Crosby, Stills, and Nash were able to effortlessly make many voices into one, watching them perform is something you won't forget. Tickets and info at www.VenteuxVineyards.com

We met Stacie last year on the show when she shared her unique story of being diagnosed with a triple negative rare form of breast cancer just a small time after marrying the love of her life. After complications, her doctors and insurance said there was nothing left to do, so she sought some alternative immuno-therapies and has made some great strides. To show love and support, the community is gathering 9/30 at Hunter Ranch Golf Excuse for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and After Party. Even if you're not a golfer, there's something for everyone. Thanks to Stacie and her friend and Event Organizer Nicole Moreland for coming in! Check out some of the silent lots, and how you can get involved www.StacieStrong.com

The Templeton vineyard and winery is beautiful and their hospitality is second to none. It's also where The Cork Dorks stayed during the fair. More than wine, they have some great craft spirits to taste as well as a gorgeous landscape for a great live music vibe! Hilary and Kate have a rare performance tomorrow that is going to be awesome! Check out their website for that and the rest of all their shows www.VenteuxVineyards.com

Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis calls in to Adam live to pay tribute to Mayor Steve Martin who just passed away of a hard fought illness. Steve served Paso as far back as the 80's when he began on city council. He was also Mayor from 88-90. He was serving his third consecutive four year term when he passed. Ty shares his memories of his friend and colleague, as well as Steve's love and commitment to Paso Robles. Much love to his wife Jennifer, and his two daughters.

Wine Industry Person of the Year Mike Sinor, and Ancient Peaks Chef Jacob Lovejoy were in studio to talk about the latest with our favorite Santa Margarita winery! They brought in some new wines you can only get at the tasting room, including their Chardonnay which was something special. You can taste and eat the café or do one or the other. Every item on that menu was killer! Every soup, every salad, and every entrée, we should know, we tried the whole menu! Zip line over vineyards, Check out their one of a kind escape room, go on a foraging tour, so many ways to appreciate SM Ranch! https://ancientpeaks.com/

Bobbi Maduk was in studio to share her unique pieces that are created by taking the plants and flowers she grows and forages to color and design everything from silks, cottons, wools, and more. The pieces are strikingly beautiful. She is also on the Farmstead Ed trail, and in addition to checking out her collection, you can get hands-on with a workshop she has 8/26 that will teach you her secrets, even have you leaving with your own creations. Learn bundle-wrapping, flower and leaf printing, and more. Love seeing folks growing products and talents in cool ways! www.colorfromlife.com

An hour of your questions for Chris answered here after the Up & Adam in the Morning show ended, enjoy this raw, unedited, and unaired segment.

A long awaited visit in studio from Chris where he breaks everything from the trial, verdict, and final episodes of Your Own Backyard podcast. Enjoy this audio commercial and music free. There is also another hour of content that was all Off the Air which will be posted separately. Thanks to Chris for being Up & Adam!

The local singer / songwriter came in studio to meet Adam and share her original music. At 18, having just graduated from Templeton High, she plans to attend the Berkley School of Music in Boston in the fall. Early on her path, it was fun to get to know Elyse, and there's not doubt she has talent in more than her voice, but her writing is solid! Check out her music on Spotify or wherever you stream, and follow her @ElyseBlackMusic

Heather and Jackie were in studio with Adam to chat about the latest including their day-camp nature classes that get kids from 6-12 involved in all things related to Margarita Ranch, including the plants, the rocks, and even the animals. Also we had no idea Margarita Adventures has a renown Escape Room, locally designed and made! Check them out with The Cork Dorks this year at CMSF and at www.Margarita-Adventures.com

Krystal and Aubrey Apiano were in studio to chat about their fireworks stand in Grover Beach that supports the Condors 2010 Girls Team. Any firework purchase will give you a $5 Trip Tip Certificate for Rib Line, and the first person who buys the most expensive firework they have, a box worth $800, and they'll give you a $200 gift card to Ribline. Fireworks stand located 3rd and Grand in Grover, in the back parking lot to the RibLine location!

Andrew Brune & Tony Bennett join Adam in studio to chat the latest with the popular downtown Paso eatery and craft cocktail bar. They started accepting reservations, also added a Taco Tuesday with Margarita Towers, and a Wine Share Wednesday on their back patio. They make some sick drinks during their visit that use some serious impressive science that's really fascinating to watch. They're doing it all the time at Alchemist's Garden and their speakeasy in the back, The Remedy!

Lynette Sonne and Jennifer from The Groves on 41 were Up & Adam to talk about Open Farm Days July 14-17. Kicks off Fri DT City Park Paso with a makers market, and more. Sat and Sun, some 20 central coast farms swing their gates open to the public for one of a kind experiences that promises to make for a great weekend. Sat night 7/15 Chef Rachel and Chef Justin Lewis pair for a Shepard to Chef event at a new dairy and fromagerie called Reves de Moutons! For more info, listen to the chat, and visit https://farmsteaded.com/pages/ofd2023 for tickets and more info!

Samantha Welch and Chef John Piling of Luna Red are in studio chatting about their new brunch menu which included duck confit benedict, five star chicken and waffles, killer beignets, and more! Great patio during concerts in the plaza too! Check out their brunch menu https://www.lunaredslo.com/brunch

Gina & Shaun from Harford were Up & Adam to chat about their seafood market and destination at the end of Harford Pier at Port San Luis in Avila. Their spot has live aquariums, a fresh seafood market spread, a great grab and go section, even an oyster bar you can belly up to with a glass of wine. Adam learned why seafood market has the best crunchiest ice, how to process a rock crab like a gangster, and a lot more. Pay them a visit, and check out the chat!

Adam sticks around in to Suz's show for the breaking news of the 2023 CCWC Results!

Riley Roddick and Molly Lonborg join Adam in studio to talk about Hubba featuring Little Soul's wines at their industry pop up next Thu 6/29 at Hubba in Tin City! The girls are so much fun to chat with, check it out, and check out Little Soul & Hubba Wines!

Nour shares the story of her family everything behind to pursue their collective and individual dreams of coming to America. The hardest thing was leaving behind part of their family, Tuti, their 2 year old dog. Nour got Tuti after being bedridden for two months due a serious bout with Covid and struggling with depression missing her senior year. Doctors tried to push anti-depressants, but she always knew she felt better around dogs. When she was gifted Tuti, her life changed. They were inseparable until she was forced to leave him behind which broke her heart. We can get Tuti here, we just need your help. Consider donating here, $5, $20, whatever you can. It all adds up. With so many stories we hear that we can't do anything about or change, it's so nice to learn of one where we can! Here, we can! https://www.gofundme.com/f/reunite-nour-syrian-refugee-and-her-dog-tuti

Sonny and April Paz actually closed their popular eatery this morning to be on the show with Adam! It's their first year at the Mac & Cheese Fest so we chat with the couple that has done a lot to bond with their community and moved here still less than a year ago. Find them in Oceano inside Johnson's Market, and you won't be sorry. Great people, great food, what more do you need? See them this Sat at Mac & Cheese Fest!

Adam welcomes in Joeli to talk about great gift ideas for Dad, Grads, and the must haves this summer, including the upswing of crosswords! Joeli knows what's up, and has some great ideas!

Chatting everything from the new school habits of artists clean eating on tour, to how he navigates writing and creating with his wife, actress and musician Mandy Moore, Taylor was a great chat. He'ss be in Paso at Tooth & Nail wine next Fri 6/17 for an intimate performance. Check them out for tix for this special one-of-a-kind evening before they sell out. If you're a fan of Dawes, enjoy Taylor's chat with Adam.

Brian Doan & Lori Rose join Adam in studio talk about this fundraiser for 5 yr old Kyle this Sat @ Robert Hall Winery all day. Kyle is still missing after being swept away earlier this year in those horrible floods. The event features a ton of vendors, live music, food trucks, a fantastic silent auction and more. The Doans will be here as well. Here's the info and chat!

John Arnold was Up & Adam to talk about Paso 4th of July fun back at Barney Schwartz this year, with even more family friendly things to do this year. Lot's of improvements since they brought the party back to Barney Schwartz last year. Free to attend, hang out all afternoon, as it begins at 2pm until the huge firework show is done! John spearheaded bringing this back, he's a great member of the community, and was a fun chat!

Farmers' Market tonight is stacked! Live entertainment on every corner, and stuff like cherries, tomatoes, stone fruit, and even arugula are perfect right now. Whit shares a great recipe for folks (like Adam) that don't particularly like arugula and convinced him he will love it. Farmers' tonight 6-9pm - Get more info and a map of where everyone's at www.downtownslo.com

Cheyenne's a formal central coast resident, and Cal Poly grad who now lives and works in Idaho at a winery she manages called Veer Wine Project. She shares with Adam the kind of grapes they grow there, the Idaho wine scene, and what she's been into as she's been visiting the coast! Up & Adam in Idaho!

Adam & Rachel talk about how tipping has gotten out of hand, how choosing the wrong tongs can fling duck confit on your cooking class students, and upsetting inflationary trends in the babysitting market. Rachel is always a fun chat - Check it out!

Adam welcomes Patrick Brooks (Tin City Distillery), Aaron Burg (Calwise), and Lynette Sonne from the Paso Robles Distillery Trail to chat about the new Copper Card that just went live today! With your copper card, you can visit all 13 distilleries for just $95 (Value of $250) - The price good till 6/15 - check out www.PasoRoblesDistilleryTrail.com

With popular places like The Skyview (Los Alamos), Hotel Ynes, and the new Farmhouse in Paso, Kimberly comes in studio to talk about how their desire for old properties, and to give them a new mid-century modern life has been a hit locally! She also talks about the bear recently seen in the news at their new River Lodge property under construction. Great chat!

Mark & Maggie from Windward Pinot and Phillip from Asuncion Ridge was in studio talk about the June 4 event at Templeton Park. 25 pinot producers, and over a dozen chefs! Tickets www.pinotandpaella.com

Matt dropped in studio to chat up all the new community events surrounding their annual invitational beer fest. The FWIBF sells out quickly every year so Firestone added more events locally to get more folks involved. From a concert downtown city park in Paso to a block party on their campus, check out the different events benefitting Pioneer Day in Paso! Adam and Matt chatted about everything from how to judge a beer, trends, and more. Matt's always such great conversation, check it out!

Whitney Chaney is the Farmers' Market Manager and she's in to talk about what up for SLO's market tonight. If you want to grow the big pumpkins for the fall, you can get your seeds from Farm Supply at the market tonight only. 6-9pm Downtown SLO

Captain Fred Mickel and Public Affairs Manager Christine Wallace join Adam in studio to talk National Police Week and them being out at Farmers' Market this Thursday night in SLO for Law Enforcement Night! They will have these sweet donut squishies to give out as well as all the cool SWAT vehicles and more! Follow them @slopd, and check them out at Farmers' Thursday night!

"Am I the jerk for 'requesting' the aisle seat when a couple tried to force me from the middle seat to the window seat on a plane?" This is a tough one, and you got to hear it to judge. See if you agree with Judge Jarvis' ruling! Check it out!

Adam had in Charlie recently to talk about his show going on until the end of May at the SLO Museum of Art. The show titled, "And Also" is anchored by its largest piece titled, "Both" which features an unknown man Charlie painted after being moved at a photograph that featured the young man. Adam told Charlie on the air that he wanted to find this unknown man so Charlie could connect with him. Well, all that Dateline NBC Adam watches paid off, because after some sleuthing, Adam found the young man, Kai, a musical artist from Atlanta. Listen as Adam connects them.

The Meathead Movers & Wine Storage owner was in studio to chat with Adam about the popularity of wine storage which offers more than just storing your wine in a temperature and humidity controlled setting, but they can receive, even pick up your wine club shipments for you. Check out the chat, and if you call up Meathead Wine Storage and mention Adam Montiel save 30% on your first year, a savings they have never offered to the public! www.MeatheadWineStorage.com

Lucas Pope and R.H. talk to The Cork Dorks from their broadcast at World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara. Haliotide is tearing it up on the sparkling wine scene, being compared to even some of the cult houses from Napa. All while subscribing to practices that give the hard core old world fan glimpses into the things they love about Champagne as well. RH is always a good vibe and thoughtfully worthwhile conversation. She speaks to trends in wine, in demographics, and more. Loved this chat!

Mesa Middle School Teacher Sarah Watts was arrested after an aggressive interaction with a 13 year old girl in her class that left visible injuries on the student in two separate interactions. Adam welcomes Bob Bourgault, aka Mr. B, a well respected and recently retired educator, to discuss what she actually did, what should happen to her, and what we can learn.

Market Manager and Program Director for Downtown SLO, Whitney Chaney, is Up & Adam with the good news that broke today as they were honored with Best Community Event, and Best Farmer's Market from New Times Best of SLO!

Son of Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, Todd has had an unusual life to say the least. The Central Coast resident was in the news recently was he said he was not invited to his sister's (Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia / Star Wars) ceremony celebrating her posthumously getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Todd explains why he thing he got the snub, and opens up to Adam about a lot more. Great chat!

Adam chats with Jimmy Saunders, owner of Hearst Ranch Winery, and their winemaker Soren Christensen. Jimmy was born and raised in Paso has been working on what is now his vineyard estate and ranch since the early 60's. How he partnered up with Hearst to name the winery is truly a great story and now friendship. Jimmy shares that epic story in this clip. To listen to the entire episode, catch the Where Wine Takes You podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and at www.PasoWine.com

John and Ariette were in studio to chat with Adam about their new distillery and tasting room in the SLO Public Market. They have been in the area about a year, and have a real cool story they tell on the air. They do spirits, canned cocktails, and even low-alc cocktails too! The are also doing another build out also at SLO Public Market which will include food too! They will also be doing Mac/Spirits/Cocktails at The Mac & Cheese Fest 6/24 in Avila Beach

Tom Madden in the studio to talk about all the festivities May 25-28 at Santa Margarita Ranch. Tractors, Trains, the OG Disneyland Train, and a ton more. See 100 year old antique tractors actually running and working. Event is something really ALL ages will appreciate. You can learn all about it by visiting www.BestoftheWestShow.com

Terrie Banish from City of Atascadero, was in studio to talk about Brew at the Zoo, which is an annual event that brings together craft beer, wine, and cider enthusiasts along with animal lovers for a fun-filled day of tasting and entertainment. This weekend's event promises to be a great opportunity to sample a wide variety of craft beers while enjoying live music and observing the animals at the zoo. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.VisitAtascadero.com.

Legends of hip hop and soul, De La Soul started in the late 80's, and their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), was one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. The music is just as hot as ever as the group just released their back catalog to streaming, and raked up more than 12 million streams in the first month. The Grammy winning group was also rocked a month or so ago when they lost member Trugoy the Dove at the age of 54 to health issues. Maseo shares all these recent ups and downs with Adam in a candid conversation you don't want to miss.

After six years at Firestone's overseeing their barrel age beer program, and 20 years of experience in brewing, Eric is ready to roll back the curtains on his new project, 'Cellar Fermentations' which will be located at the new Frunchroom (Summer '23) in Paso Robles, in the newly minted industrial destination, Ramada Row. He will share the space with his wife, Chef Rachel Ponce who will have a restaurant, bakery, butcher, and more in the space. Eric explains the ideas behind CF.

Sarah Tomasetti, Founder of Wine-4-Paws is in studio with Robin Coleman from Woods Humane Society to talk about all the festivities this weekend in SLO County Wine(4Paws) Country! Also along Megan from High Camp Wine (who's hosting a dog fashion show Sat 1pm) and Ted from Hayseed & Housdon (DT Paso and hosting the Friday's Official Kick-off Party) - Get all the info you need, www.Wine4Paws.com

Rachel and Eric came into share the latest on their 'Frunchroom' project, as well as test an article Adam sent to Rachel about a Vodka Butter Trend. She prepared full boozy butter flight for Adam to blind taste test. They also chat about Eric's new exciting brewing project he's leading called, 'Cellar Fermentation' - Fun chat!

Nik is in California for a couple days, and we were lucky to get him in studio and a bunch of his German wines. He's from the Moselle region on German's westside close to the French border. Nik explains what unique characteristics make this wine so special. Great chat, and awesome having him visit in studio. You can check out his winery www.nikweis.com

The local artist's show, "And Also" is currently at the SLO Museum of Art until the end of May. Charlie shares with Adam where his talent and love for art came from, his time as a professional soccer player for the LA Galaxy, and talks about the unique transition young men and women are forced to make into 'real life' after a stint in professional sports. He has a heart for mentoring young athletes, and helping them their personal path beyond athletics. A truly talented artist, Charlie was real, and a great in studio conversation. Support by checking out his work at the SLO Museum of Art (its free) and learn more www.cruggart.com

He climbed the UK's tallest building, and made news all over the world. With his purpose of getting more folks to talk about their mental health, Lockwood has been climbing buildings over the last several years with nothing much more than a camera. I mean the dude climbed The Shard and didn't even wear so much as a shirt. With tens of thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram, he caught Adam's attention, and he called into the show from the UK. Find 'Nuisance' on YouTube and just watch a video, it's insane.

San Luis Obispo’s Only local Chocolaterie (Shock-Oh-Lah-Tur-Ray) joins Adam in studio to chat about her deep history and love for chocolate, how she is celebrating Easter, and we need to get used to REAL chocolate. When you taste her stuff, you can close your eyes and feel like you're in Europe. It's incredible tasting chocolate! Adam knows, he's a professional.

Alexandra Chamberlin joins Adam to talk about this special 1-day big plant sale at Filiponi Ranch Winery in SLO where the proceeds go to the good work done by the TCDC. Thanks to the folks at Dummen Orange, you can get deep discounts on all these flowers and plants with the money going to this local and worthy cause. For more check out www.TolosaChildrensDental.org

This pic was created by AI with a prompt that requested, "radio studio in morning light looking out to the rolling green hills of San Luis Obispo, Ca" - The limits with AI are pretty seemingly limitless and we've been exploring how we can harness this tech instead of having our jobs get swallowed up by it. William Poett is back with Adam to talk about Midjourney, and how it and how businesses are using it already.

Could the Paul Flores conviction actually get overturned? Also Ilan is representing the man accused of gross vehicular manslaughter in the case that tragically killed a SLO couple and their dog. Did he know he hit them? Did the police miss anything? What's his defense going to be? Adam asks Ilan all of these and more for a fresher look into both these local cases that you won't hear anywhere else.

While talking about Paso Wine Fest 2023 on the new episode of WWTY with Jenny of Barton Family Wines, Jo Armstrong of Hope Family Wines, and Marino of Daou, we explore Marino's fascinating connection to the popular show featuring Gordon Ramsey. The pod is about Wine Fest but here's a snippet where we get to know Marino and why he moved his family up from LA to Paso Robles. WWTY is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

We had the Must! Exec Director in to chat about their new fundraising project supporting 3 separate local non-profits damaged by the recent storms and floods. We also have also have some fun with these abbreviations as Becky and her husband have to young adult daughters. How many do you know? Worth a listen! For more on the great work of Must! Charities, visit www.MustCharities.com

Lynette Sonne founded Farmstead Ed with a passion to share the amazing farms, farmers, and products that come of them on the Central Coast. Not only are these places avail to visit and experience, they encourage it. What a cool thing to do when you have family or friends visiting. If you haven't seen or heard of these brands, check out what you've been missing. www.FarmsteadED.com

William Poett was Up & Adam in the Morning to chat about AI and ChatGPT. Lots have heard of it. Less likely understand it, and even fewer have likely explored with it. It's early, but understanding how you can harness this technology for you and your field is better than getting swallowed up by it! William has been featured on the show for over a decade, and is dynamic, enthusiastic, and always a great chat!

Kyle's Dad is back on the show to share with Adam the latest in the search for Kyle after the five year old was swept away in the Jan 11 flood. Brian shares how you can help, what kind of volunteers are needed, and how donations are helping pay for dog teams to be flown out to search. Search for 'Bring Kyle Home' on GoFundMe or on Facebook to learn the latest and help! https://www.gofundme.com/f/gse23h-bring-kyle-home

Madi Cogley is 11 and in 5th grade. She comes in studio talk about about being in the Girl Scouts now for four years, Adam gives her back-handspring advice, and tells us the OTHER cookie you need to keep in the fridge! The top seller also gives other girl scouts some advice on how to close and seal the deal on those booth sales! Check out her link and show her some cookie love! https://tinyurl.com/madiscookies2023

Remember this gem?! The Cork Dorks just rocked World of Pinot Noir and we've got some goods coming your way soon!

Stacy Salame and Debby Nicklas were in studio to talk about the good work of Lumina Alliance which empowers those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy and prevention programs. Services include 24/7 crisis line, case management, restraining order assistance, advocacy, and more. Their big fund raising event, Lumina Nights is Sat 3/18 at Rava Wines. Tickets and more info is here as well as our on air chat! https://www.betterunite.com/luminaalliance-luminanightsintroducingdancingwithourstars

The 12 year old is a born leader, super smart, and apparently great with lemurs! Click to hear her chat with Adam!

Been in the game over 30 years, his wine and reputation, one-of-a-kind. It was Greg's first visit in studio and he and Adam talk about just about everything. Join The Cork Dorks at World of Pinot Noir March 2-4 at the Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort in SB. Greg will be featured in a not-to-miss panel on Friday March 3. If you love learning about and tasting wine, don't miss this panel and the tastings at WOPN! Event Link: https://worldofpinotnoir.com/events/two-continents-one-cool-climate/

The 4th grader was Up & Adam in the Morning to chat about that troop life, her first time skiing recently, how she manages the ups and downs of being 10, and even kicks Adams butt at chess in studio, all before she's off to school! Show her some love and buy some cookies from her here: https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/#/social-link-landing/f1fd28f0-b9b4-4e96-a919-5f6c2ee90558

Nick is doing a special solo performance at Libretto in Paso Robles Thursday March 2 at 6:30p and 8:30p. Really intimate time to hear how these Proxima songs came alive from just him, a piano, and a guitar. Tickets https://www.librettopaso.com/product/3-2-23-pr-xima-parada-s-nick-larson/663

Comedians Eric Shantz, Mark Fry, and Kris Rubio are back on the show ahead of SLO Comedy Fest Feb 23-26 at venues all over the county. The comics are always fun on the air, hear the chat here! For tickets www.SLOComedyFestival.com

Raclette is a Swiss dish/cheese, also popular in the other Alpine countries, based on heating cheese and scraping off the melted part, then typically served with boiled potatoes. Jenny and Eric have made this a new SLO Tradition with their new pop up SLO Meltdown! Cheesesteak, Meatball, a ton of great sandwiches ideas as well as baked potatoes, and the possibilities are endless! We made some cheesy magic in studio and visually, it does NOT disappoint! Tastes great too! Check them on Insta and see what we mean, and where they are next. www.Instagram.com/slomeltdown

Today we met, and 8 yr old Marilyn Paris who goes to Cayucos Elementary. It's her 3rd year in the girl scouts in Troupe 45127. She and Adam talked about life at 8, being a Girl Scout, she even performed her song from the perspective of the cookie called, "I'm a Tiny Little Thin Mint" - It's a smash hit. We loved her convo with Adam too. She's got some personality in there for sure! If you want to show some love, and get your GS cookie fix, buy from Marilyn. here's her link: https://app.abcsmartcookies.com/#/social-link-landing/756b9638-42f2-4bcf-ac94-00fab8633e7f

The whole band calls into the show to talk on the heals of tonight's performance at the PAC in SLO

Josh visits Adam in studio to talk about how he's helping local wineries, breweries, and more add to their brand by upcycling and converting old service trucks to add to their service and style! He's got some big clients locally and can service brands of all sizes. He's also partnered up with Haute Sugar Co who we've had in a bunch to evolve their bougie cotton candy brand to bigger events, ice cream trucks, and more! Fun conversation! Check them out on insta @CustomBuiltUSA

Winemaker Molly Longborg of Alta Colina talks about their insanely good Pet-Nat

Nicole comes in studio to chat WOPN March 2-4 in SB. Tastings, seminars, dinners and more encompass a multi day event connecting you with pinots from all over the world. Nicole sits on the board for WOPN as well is the winemaker and owner for the insanely popular sparkling brand Haliotide. Check out her wines and check out www.WorldofPinotNoir.com You can also text PINOT to us at 805-903-1794 for a chance to win tickets and join the Cork Dorks at the Ritz Carlton for the tastings Fri/Sat

Hattie Davis joins Adam live to chat about some local needs from folks in the aftermath of the storms and flooding of late. She's the County Services Manager and talk about some of the needs she has seen. She also explained their Rapid Rehousing Program which has room and space right now to help homeless people who want help themselves out of their situation and be benefited with resources and accountability to get a fresh start.

CEO of SLOBigs, Jenny Luciano was in studio to talk to Adam about National Mentoring Month, and how someone could get involved in working with a young person who needs it right now. Check out the conversation, and then www.slobigs.org to learn how you can really help change and guide a young man or young woman's life in a positive direction by being a mentor. It's not as time consuming as you might think.

The Father of 5 year old Kyle Doan calls into Adam and the show to talk about the latest in the search for Kyle who was swept away after he and his mom's car was taken off the road by flood water on the way to school Monday. Many agencies have lent the SLO Sheriff's Department their resources in the effort to bring him home. Here is the link to the GoFundMe #BringKyleHome

Ian Parkinson calls into Adam to talk about the response and search for Kyle after he was swept away during Mondays storms and flood which has made national headlines.

The 5 year old was swept away on Monday during the fury of unprecedented rain, storm, and flooding that took place. Kyle has landed in the hearts of so many as this local story has gripped the nation with coverage from CNN, New York Times, and many more. Sheriff Ian Parkinson called into the show to give Adam the very latest.

Chef comes in studio to chat about her new spot called 'The Frunchroom"! There's a great story behind the name. We also talk about 17 easy things we still mess up in the kitchen like rice, fried eggs, mushrooms, and more. Chef Rachel also give us some more exclusive inside info on what her new spot will offer. She's always great on the air, check it out!

Mayor Erica Stewart and City Manager Derek Johnson were in studio the day after a huge storm caused flooding and damage county wide. SLO made national news with the severity of this storm and with outlets like CNN and New York Times looking for comment and their busy schedules, Adam was very thankful they made time to come in and chat. Have a listen.

John calls in to chat about the damage and aftermath of the severe storm that just hit the central coast. The guys talk about a lot of interesting stuff including why we don't get that much thunder/lightning here, to a even bigger storm that happened 161 years ago to the day! Have a listen...

UAA CLIP: SLO MAYOR ON STORM RESPONSE

UAA CLIP - SLO CITY MANAGER DEREK JOHNSON ON STORM RESPONSE

UAA CLIP - CHEF RACHEL ON MASTERING RICE

UAA CLIP - CHEF RACHEL ON MASTERING A FRIED EGG