Anything For Salinas

uli is joined by Orlando, the lead organizer for Taco Fest 2026, happening this weekend, May 30th and 31st, at the Salinas Sports Complex! We're spilling tea on the origins of What's Grubbin Salinas, Orlando's passion for community organizing, and his involvement with the City Council. Plus, can uli guess his zodiac sign?! Tune in!

Happy Mother's Day! uli is joined by THE Mother of the MonterGays herself, Natasha! We kick things off with an important airport safety announcement and travel cautions for our community. Then, Natasha opens up about her unique upbringing, being bisexual & a mother of three, and her loving relationship with her wife. We also dive into how she joined the MonterGays—and why on earth she doesn't like musicals!? The tea is piping. Tune in!

uli is joined by two iconic producers, Sam and Oz! We kick things off by discussing the Coachella music festival, specifically the HERstoric Karol G performance (and surrounding controversy). We also dive into the world of Salad Bytes Media to learn more about the amazing slate of podcasts produced here. Finally, we wrap up by reminiscing through one whole year of Anything for Salinas. Thank you to all of our past guests and avid listeners! Grab a cafecito and tune in!

Sam and uli are joined by Jesse Juarez! Salinas local and the Executive Director/Mentor of YAC (Youth Art Collecting), a non-profit art studio that exhibits and supports the powerful potential of the next generation of Monterey County Artists. We spill tea about his contributions throughout our local area,  connection to a local favorite bar, and his amazing appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show ! Stay demure and tune in!

Sam and uli had the honor to sit down with a an activist, professor, podcaster and an author, Doctora Hortencia Jiménez! Chismeamos about navigating academia, the importance of representation and dismantling diet culture. We finalize with an amazing reading from her poerty book, "I Carry my Ancestors in my Bone" which is available for presale now! Tune in!

uli and Sam are diving deep into Pisces season! We kick things off by celebrating Sam's big 4-0—Happy Birthday SAM ! We're also debriefing Bad Bunny's iconic Super Bowl performance and keeping that 'Sporty Spice' energy alive with all the Olympic tea. From Alysa Liu's HERstoric gold medal comeback to the political firestorm surrounding Trump and the US Men's hockey team, we're covering it all. We wrap it up discussing the very viral Punch the Monkey. Grab a tissue box and enjoy this very Pisces-coded episode. Tune in!

uli is joined by Lupe, a dental hygienist from Blanco Circle Dental Care (Voted #1 dentist in Salinas 6 years in a row) to discuss all about oral health. We go into proper dental care, common dental myths, day in a life of a hygienist and so much more! Grab your floss and tune in! Make sure to check out our friends at Blanco Circle Dental Care, located at 935 Blanco Circle, Salinas CA. 

uli and Sam are joined by Wyatt to get you ready for the big game! With the Super Bowl happening this Sunday, Feb. 8th, close by in Santa Clara, Sam & Wyatt try their best to finally educate uli on the sport. We're also taking a trip down memory lane with the most memorable halftime shows of all time and diving deep into the "controversy" surrounding Bad Bunny's upcoming performance. Grab your snacks and tune in!

uli & Same are joined by a friend of the pod, Joshua ! We spill tea about how he got to Monterey, living the married life and birthday plans! We finish by discussing 2026 manifestations and the importance of staying up to date with local and nationwide politics. Check it out !

uli is back and joined by two very special guests: Nico and Alec! We're kicking things off by spilling all the tea on the massive success of Heated Rivalry, the Crave original series about queer hockey rivals who fall in love. But it's not all hockey and headlines—Nico and Alec open up about their personal journeys toward self-acceptance, how their relationship first sparked, and where they stand today. Tune in!

On this episode, Sam and uli sit down with the founder, owner & creative visionary of Paper Wing Theater, Koly McBride! We spilled tea about Paper Wing's humble beginning in Salinas and their evolution to Cannery Row, as well as Koly's exciting personal projects. We concluded by inviting you all to the Black and White Pussycat Ball happening on New Year's Eve with proceeds benefiting the SPCA of Monterey County. Tune in ! 

Sam and uli discuss El Teatro Campesino, founded by Luis Valdez in 1965, and its connection to the United Farm Workers movement. El Teatro is currently showing "La Pastorela," a Chicano play perfect for the holiday season! Be sure to check out our Instagram (@anythingforsalinas.pod) for an exclusive discount! Tune in!

On this episode, Sam and uli sit down with Salinas Councilman from District 5, Andrew Sandoval !  We spill tea about Sandoval's journey towards his council seat and what is currently important for Salinas residents to be aware of. We end by discussing the upcoming censure against Sandoval at the city council meeting on December 9th. Tune in

On this episode uli and Sam are joined by Victoria Gomez from CSUMB's Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3)! We discuss OC3 hxstory and their signature programming like Werk Witch Drag Show. From drag pageant we moved into ms universe pageants, why did Ms Universe Mexico, walk out? But the tea session doesn't end there, we also spill about Prop 50 passing, and Zohran Mamdani's mayor-elect victory! You gotta tune in !

Our iconic producer Sam is back in the studio, and she tells us all about her travels to the motherland. We sip on some Brewjee's seasonal drinks while we spill tea on pop culture news such as Selena Gomez getting married, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and we explain the twitter beef happening between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The gurls are fighting ! Tune in !!

uli and Oz are joined in the studio by Jesse Ceja, the member at large for Salinas Valley Pride! We discuss SVP's 15th annual Salinas Pride happening on Saturday, October 11th at Heirloom Pizza. We also discuss being chambelanes, Julieta Vengas and the star studded lineup for the Quinceñera event. Tune in and join us this Saturday !

In this episode, uli is joined by a Salinas icon, Jojo ! We spill tea all about our fashion sense, social media influence, and living in Salinas. We get to know Jojo on a deeper level and also discuss Cardi B's court case, and new album, "Am I the Drama" Tune in!

uli and Producer Oz are joined by Ari, a fellow CSUMB alum, to talk about their shared college experience and the early days of their podcasting journey. They dive into their first time in drag before discussing Ari's research and personal transitioning journey. Tune in !

Sam and uli are joined by the co-ambassador of Salinas' Pokemon Go group, Ryan! We spill tea about childhood cartoons, the PokeCommunity in Salinas and the unpleasant surprise uli's cat left him on his bed. Tune in !

Description: Join uli and Sam as they celebrate the beginning of Leo season and uli's bday! We discussed nail art, zodiacs, love languages, and the anniversary of Tenochtitlan. Tune in :)

Sam and uli are joined by local artist, un icono en la música Chicana, Flaco el Jandro ! We spill tea about his Tiny Desk performance, his ties with el Teatro Campesino, and what "Los Perros Callejeros" actually means. We get a glimpse of the musical process behind his newest album "Salaztlan" and his tour that is happening right now ! Tune in 

uli and Sam are joined by Shey in the studio this week ! Shey is the founder of the Rising Tides, a community-driven fan group for Monterey Bay FC. Join us as we spill tea about pick-up soccer, fútbol vs soccer, dalmatians, and how uli was gagged when Shey saw him on a date during the holidays. Tune in !

Happy Pride Everyone! This week, host uli and producer Sam are joined by Andy from Monterey Peninsula Pride! We're celebrating Monterey's Rainbow crosswalk. Plus, we start with critical updates on national ICE protests, and we lighten the mood with a discussion of the Salinas Falcon family becoming local sensations. Don't miss it!

Get ready for some Monterey County festival drama! Join host Uli and producer Sam as they chat with special guest Nicole, spilling all the tea on local events like the Rodeo, Cali Roots, and the surprising end of the Castroville Artichoke Festival after 65 years! But that's not all – we also tackle the gritty world of roller derby, service industry stories, and uncover the fascinating history of cowboy culture. Don't miss it!

Host uli and producer Sam are joined by guest and high school friend Jaime! We discuss being a nanny and dating life, and begin to talk about our high school experience, and when uli was "straight." Tune in!

Join host Uli and special guest Lesly as we reminisce about our journeys navigating life at California State University, Monterey Bay. We also dive into the recent campus vandalism linked to student housing insecurities at CSUMB. Was it justified? Tune in!

Uli spills tea with Samantha (831comadres co-host) about all things Salinas, including Salinas cruising culture, farmers markets, and Miniature Horse Service Animals ?! We also give out the first "Salinas Shoutout" to Jesús Ruvalcaba, the founder of "Paper Tacos", a Latino-owned Salinas-based business recently featured on an episode of ABC's Shark Tank.