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The Bo and KO Show

by Bo Buller

Two teachers and writers dive deep into topics of important issues and dialogues happening in the world and our lives. A rotating group of guests and cohosts provide unique perspectives.Season 1 was The First Drafts. Two teachers and writers dive deep into film director's debuts.

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  1. Picking, Discussing and Parlaying the 2021 Masters with Cisco, Bulldog and Thatcher

    Bo and Kenny are rejoined by Cisco Chavez, Coach Todd Buller and the Peoples Champ, Thatcher Weldon the Third, to place their usual bet and choose teams for one of the most historic events in golf. What ensues on the podcast makes the team bets secondary to the high stakes parlay bets between…

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  2. Is America Back? Shots, Sports and Showtimes!

    Bo and KO look at the April 2020 world and while much has changed, America is falling back into some of the issues pre-pandemic. The guys discuss infrastructure relief, COVID vaccines , Derek Chauvin's trial, movies, sports and the return of mass shootings.

  3. A Basketball Roundtable with Justin Clymo and Todd Buller

    In honor of March Madness returning this weekend, Bo and KO sit down with basketball coaches Justin Clymo and Todd Buller about the return of college basketball's premiere event, the role of the college athlete in economics of education and lessons to learn from the college game. Justin hosts the...

  4. Picking the Players Championship with Ky, Cisco and Thatcher

    Bo and KO bring on recurring freidns of the pod Kylee Bonneville, Thatcher Weldon and new guest and local 831 legend Cisco Chavez to talk about the un-official 5th major of the PGA, The Players Championship. Each pick their five in a winner-take-all combination pool and as always, some friendly...

  5. Travel, Biden, Tiger and a Golden Globes Preview

    The Bo and KO Show returns with a new episode discussing major new stories, local topics in the 831 and breaking down the glitz and glamor behind one of Hollywood's biggest nights.

  6. Episode 50 with Todd Buller and Art Berlanga

    Episode 50 of the Bo and KO welcomes back recurring guest Todd Buller. In honor of the Sundance Film Festival completing its run as a completely digital film festival for 2021, Bo KO and Todd pick their ideal virtual film festival. (00:20- 1:02:00) Later, the three discuss the latest developments...

  7. Golden Globes, Crisis in Education and Devon Downs!

    HEADLINES: The guys break down major stories around America in film, TV, sports and politics (0:00-32:40) INTERVIEW: Bo and Ko sit down with 831 native and film director Devon Downs to talk about the twists and turns inhis career, the art of collaboration, the evolutions of the industry and…

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  8. Congressional Conflict, The Morals and Realities of Robin Hood, and Perry Huang!

    HEADLINES: The guys break down major stories around America in film, TV, sports and politics (0:00- 24:08) INTERVIEW: Cypress Grove Podcast's own Justin Clymo sits down for an exclusive interview with coach Perry Huang of the Erie BayHawks and WNBA champion Seattle Storm. They discuss Perry's…

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  9. Education Under COVID: Tom Newton- Monterey High School Principal

    HEADLINES: The guys break down major stories around America in film, TV, sports and politics (0:00- 24:08) INTERVIEW: Part of the Education Under COVID series where Bo and KO talk with Monterey principal Tom Newton about how he has led a school throughout the COVID 19 pandemic, adjustments they...

  10. What's Next In America, Creative Education and Adam Mahlum!

    HEADLINES: The guys break down major stories around America in film, TV, sports and politics (00:10-13:33) INTERVIEW: Recurring guest and friend of the pod Adam Mahlum breaks down what happened at the Capitol, who is to blame, where we go from here, hopes for Biden presidency and a more stable...

  11. Insurrection, Zero Sum Fallacy and Art Berlanga!

    HEADLINES: The Show starts with the guys touching on the major headlines of the times, including what happened in Washington DC this week, the Georgia runoffs, back to school plans for California and the Chinese Vaccine (1:14) INTERVIEW: Head Coach Art Berlanga comes on to talk everything related...

  12. Education Under COVID: Josue Gil-Silva- Stanford University and Alisal Basketball

    The Bo and KO Show Present: Education Under COVID This special episode, Bo Buller speaks with former 831 high schoolers and university students about the adjustments and struggles with education through the lens of distance learning. Both guests speak on their perspective growing up in the 831…

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  13. Education Under COVID: Isabel Mendoza- Gonzales Youth Council

    The Bo and KO Show Present: Education Under COVID This special episode, Bo Buller speaks with former 831 high schoolers and university students about the adjustments and struggles with education through the lens of distance learning. Both guests speak on their perspective growing up in the 831…

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  14. NBA Preview Part II and the Guys Attempt to Review TENET

    NBA Preview Part II with Christian Swanson (00:22-34:55) TENET (2020) Review (36:00-1:15:00)

  15. Movie News and What It Means for Local Cinema, NBA Preview Part I with Christian Swanson

    Bo and KO return talking about the big film and television news from Warner and Disney (00:20-36:25) - What can we expect? - What does it mean for cinema and local movie theaters? Then, Christian Swanson joins the pod to talk about what to expect in the NBA this season. (37:28-1:16:00)

  16. Travel, Adventure and Adversity with Daniel Troia

    Kenny and Bo have a conversation with documentary filmmaker Daniel Troia about his award-winning new film We're All In This Together. They discuss traveling the world, panhandling, biking across America and the human spirit. You can follow Daniel on instagram @the_travelin_dude

  17. Election Recap, Future in the 831 and The Mandalorian

    Kenny and Bo break down the electio results, how to fix polarization, local election news and the latest updates with COVID and how it is affecting Monterey County (00:30- 35:04) Then we bring on recurring guest Todd Buller to talk about The Mandalorian, his TV recommendations, cancel culture…

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  18. The 2020 Masters Preview Podcast

    Bo and Kenny are joined by three special guests to preview the 2020 Masters in November and make some picks! Returning is The Bo and KO Show gambling expert and pop tennis extraordinaire Thatcher Weldon, who is looking to redeem himself following a last place performance in the US Open picks…

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  19. Filmmaking, Christopher Nolan and Being Creative During COVID Times with Kellen Gibbs

    Bo and KO have on Pacific Grove alum and filmmaker Kellan Gibbs to talk about the journey through his early career in independent filmmaking, his favorite directors, creating projects with his friends to navigating Hollywood. Kellen shot a short film during quarantine called Juncture, and is...

  20. 2020 Election Special PART 2 with Clare Fox, Cesar Ayon and Gabriela Chavez

    Our second episode is PACKED with three interviews from figures with a pulse on important aspects of local elections and community values. First is Clare Fox, the vice-president of strategic partnership for EveryTable talking about her company's impact in Los Angeles, the growing hunger and...

  21. 2020 Election Special PART 1 with Adam Mahlum and Thomas Marchese

    Part 1 of our Election Special focuses on many of the key issues during the 2020 Presidential Election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Kenny sits down with Monterey Peninsula natives Adam Mahlum and Thomas Marchese, who discuss police brutality, Black Lives Matter, climate change…

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  22. The Bo and KO Show Present- Why Sports?

    In lieu of a Bo and KO Show Episode, take a listen to a member of our podcast network's premiere show Why Sports? Hosted by Justin Clymo, Why Sports? a podcast designed to highlight the value of athletics as a foundation for any career path. Through interviews with professionals across…

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  23. Catching Up and Looking Forward with Adilenne Ramirez and Isabel Mendoza

    Bo was honored to have on two of his brightest former students to discuss current events, contextualize America beyond 2020 and give advice to high schoolers that they wish they had. Adilenne is a 2nd year Agriculture major at Cal Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. Isabel is a First year…

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  24. The 2010's Monterey County All-Decade Football Team- Defense with John Devine

    Bo and John break down the last decade of football by picking a fantasy-style roster composed of student-athletes who impressed them over the last ten years on the offensive side of the football. John covers all the positions and much more in-depth on https://cover3sports.wordpress.com/

  25. The 2010's Monterey County All-Decade Football Team- Offense with John Devine

    Bo and John break down the last decade of football by picking a fantasy-style roster composed of student-athletes who impressed them over the last ten years on the offensive side of the football. John covers all the positions and much more in-depth on https://cover3sports.wordpress.com/

  26. Understanding the Pandemic, Global Health and More with Dr. Robert Kaplan

    Kenny and Bo welcome Dr. Robert Kaplan on to the podcast to discuss the world at large and at home. Dr. Kaplan is a Stanford Research professor and former Chair of the Department of Health Services from 2004 to 2009. Following his chair position, he worked for the NIH under President Barack…

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  27. Mentality, Teamwork and Avatar with Mike Franco

    Bo and KO are joined by Breaker alumni and current Mental Skills coach for the Dallas Mavericks organization Mike Franco. Mike breaks down the findings from his podcast Mental Buckets, what makes sports so important to a growth mindset. We also dive into what players and coaches can do to…

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  28. The U.S. Open Preview Pod and Winnings Draft

    Bo and KO are joined by recurring guests Kylee Bonneville and Thatcher Weldon as well as our buddy Stuart Kelly (@stuartkellygolf) to discuss golf after the restart, trends going into the US. Open, Winged Foot. Each person then chooses six golfers for their team- and the team that earns the most...

  29. NFL Restart, Philosophy in Film, Coaching Stories and Cobra Kai- The Pick and Roll Mailbag!

    Bo and Kenny discuss a variety of topics in current news and take questions from dedicated listeners

  30. Pick and Roll- A Mailbag Episode

    Bo and Kenny discuss a variety of subjects including their ongoing series on the importance of sports, the upcoming NFL season and most anticipated movies in the next 12 months.

  31. The History and Future of Racket Sports with Thatcher Weldon

    Kenny and Bo sit down with educator and pop tennis enthusiast Thatcher Weldon to talk about tennis and the subset sports of pop tennis and pickleball. The three discuss where racket sports are at in 2020 and the potential they have to grow especially in a post-COVID era.

  32. Teaching Social Studies and Navigating 2020 with Adam Mahlum

    Bo and Kenny are joined by Social studies teacher and Breaker alum Adam Mahlum to discuss the ways in which Adam and Bo integrate current events and analysis into their social studies classes, what is going to happen next and how we inform others about history. They also dive into ideas of...

  33. Remembering Chadwick Boseman and the 1982 Movie Draft!

    Bo is joined by Art Berlanga to talk about the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman, what his performances meant to underrepresented groups and how to improve your surroundings. Later Ken, Bo and recurring guest Todd Buller break down the iconic film year of 1982.

  34. The Extended Impact of Prep Sports and Sports Memories with John Devine

    Ken and Bo sit down with the preeminent Monterey County sportswriter John Devine to talk about the uncertainty of sports, the importance of sports journalism on a community, and sports being an extension of the classroom. Kenny and John covered sports together at the Monterey Herald and now both...

  35. Social Media During COVID, Golf's Future and Sports Villians with Ky Bonneville

    Instagram rising star Ky Bonneville talks about building a brand, reaching out to others, changes in golf, how COVID has affected everything and where golf is going moving forward. Later Ky, Ken and Bo discuss an important element of professional sports, having someone to root against.

  36. The 1994 Movie Draft with Vince Robbins

    Bo and Kenny welcome on screenwriter Vince Robbins to discuss the iconic year of 1994 in film

  37. Being a Great Teammate, Growing Up Quick and the Gen-Z Perspective with Jessica Natale

    Bo and Kenny sit down with a former player and student at Pacific Grove High School to address some of the topics we have been discussing surrounding sports and culture-building. The trio dive into social issues, reform, the election, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the importance of being...

  38. The Evolution of Athletics with Todd Buller

    Kenny sits down with his former coach and colleague Todd Buller to talk about his 31 years at Pacific Grove and how sports in school have changed since entering coaching in 1983. Topics include: - Going from coaching in the NorCal semifinal in 2005 to coaching a twenty-player Freshman basketball...

  39. Sports and Life with Gonzales Head Football Coach Art Berlanga

    Bo sits down (via Zoom) with Coach Art Berlanga to talk about high school sports, community, how to coach in 2020, memories coaching together, and the impact that sports and coaches can have on your life.

  40. The Importance of Sports

    Kenny and Bo begin the newly formatted- The Bo and KO Show - by discussing athletics, the role it plays in society and education, what has evolved and where the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic plays a part in it's future.

  41. Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs

    Season FINALE The boys talk about Tarantino, how Reservoir Dogs (1992) gets made, the influence of Harvey Keitel, our favorite scenes and lines. Later Kenny discusses his filmgoing relationship with Tarantino's films. The boys rank his films. They create their perfect hesit team out of Tarantino...

  42. Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson and Bottle Rocket (1996)

    Ken and Bo dive into the unique and sensible world of Wes Anderson with his first feature film Bottle Rocket from 1996.

  43. The G.O.A.T.? A Shawshank Redemption Deep-Dive

    Ken, Bo and special guest Todd Buller break down one of the seminal movies of the 1990s, and maybe film history. Later, they give their top 5 prison movies. Bo picks a French one.

  44. Being Spike Jonze, Being Charlie Kaufman, Being John Malkovich

    Ken and Bo dive deep into the portal that is Being John Malkovich. Discussions include the writer Charlie Kaufman, director Spike Jonze springing onto the film scene.

  45. BONUS: Ken and Bo's Top 5 films of 1999

    Ken's Top 5 5.South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 4. The Matrix 3. Fight Club 2. Election 1. Being John Malkovich Bo's Top 5 5. Austin Powers 4. The Iron Giant 3. The Talented Mr. Ripley 2. The Matrix 1. Fight Club

  46. Sam Mendes and the phenomena behind his debut American Beauty

    Ken and Bo jump into director Sam Mendes and his historically significant debut, what it meant as an achievement in film history both commercially and critically. Then they look at the best scenes and lines from American Beauty (1999), the controversy around lead actor Kevin Spacey, can you...

  47. Shallow Grave, Danny Boyle, and the Rise of 90's Independent Cinema

    Ken and Bo dive into what made 90's independent cinema so unique, Danny Boyle and his influence in the UK and abroad, the debuts for Boyle, writer John Hodge and actor Ewan McGregor, dream double feature with Shallow Grave and much more! Smash that subscribe button!

  48. Rob Reiner's This is Spinal Tap (1984) and Mockumentaries

    Ken and Bo dive deep into the career of Rob Reiner, the influence of This is Spinal Tap and our favorite mockumentaries 1:31 - Bo reviews Alien and Aliens 3:15- 15:35 - Rob Reiner and how This is Spinal Tap came to be 15:44 - Which director had a better run? Reiner or Scorsese? 20:43 - Stand by…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two teachers and writers dive deep into topics of important issues and dialogues happening in the world and our lives. A rotating group of guests and cohosts provide unique perspectives.Season 1 was The First Drafts. Two teachers and writers dive deep into film director's debuts.

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Two teachers and writers dive deep into topics of important issues and dialogues happening in the world and our lives. A rotating group of guests and cohosts provide unique perspectives.Season 1 was The First Drafts. Two teachers and writers dive deep into film director's debuts.

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