EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 36 MIN
From Shiftin’ Gears to Shifting Lives & Sharing Meals: How Paso Serves Its Community for Thanksgiving
from Up + Adam with Adam Montiel · host Adam Montiel
Every Thanksgiving in Paso Robles, something extraordinary happens long before most people sit down to eat. Centennial Park transforms into a full-service restaurant complete with hosts, servers, menus, and real plates for anyone who needs a warm, dignified meal. No judgment. No questions. Just hospitality, humanity, and a whole lot of turkey. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel welcomes two community pillars: David Kudija, who has been carving turkeys and leading the steering committee for decades, and Jimmy Purdy, local business owner and host of Gearhead Radio on KPRL. Together, they help anchor an effort that now serves over 1,500 meals every year. What started with one woman, Mildred Wilkins, her pots and pans, and a simple belief that "The Lord will provide", has grown into one of the most beautiful grassroots traditions on the Central Coast. We talk about legacy, leadership, service, and the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving. Plus, Jimmy shares what it is like running an auto repair shop that puts values first and why showing up for your team and your town matters more than ever. Want to support, volunteer, or order delivery if immobile for Thanksgiving for Paso Robles? https://thanksgivingforpasorobles.com Learn more about Jimmy and his business: https://www.shiftngears805.com Listen to Jimmy on Gearhead Radio: KPRL AM 1230 | Saturdays ******** Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel: Official Website: adammontiel.com Apple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Up+Adam on Spotify iHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadio YouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music ******** LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS HERE! CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HERE Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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