Hike. Talk. Repeat.

In this episode I tell a brief history on the most prominent postseason tournament in college basketball: how it grew to prominency, the different expansion periods, and the current proposal to make it 76 teams.Enjoy!

Sotheara is a Long Beach native with Cambodian roots. We speak about the history of the Cambodian diaspora and his social media project the Khmer Renaissance. https://www.instagram.com/khmer_renaissance/https://www.instagram.com/sotheara/

Violet is involved in a whole bunch of stuff around Long Beach but she's mostly here to talk about her show at On the Top with Unconventional Kings. We talk about that NWA, Wu Tang and other stuff. Enjoy!

Leif is a veteran who grows food for the people! His Grow2Zero organization has a quarter acre farm on Colombia and Santa Fe in West Long Beach. He figured out life by not having to sell anything but make money as well. Enjoy!

Kai and Katherine do great things for the Surfrider Foundation that help keep our planet in great shape. Learn about sustainable landscapes and much more in this episode

Cinnamon hosts the KLBP show Tea Time with Cinnamon and we talk about LGBTQIA stuff and get to know her a bit. Catch all the cool stuff she does around town and in LA!

We went camping in the Eastern Sierras! Listen to us talk about it

Oscar is a retired cop and currently teaches at Golden West College in the Police Academy. Our conversation is based on police officers and dealing with trauma. The conversation was inspired by a conversation Oscar had with his nephew, a Baldwin Park cop who lost his partner in a shootout.

Rekara is an herbalist who formally worked in the cannabis industry. She now works at Green Wisdom Herbal Studies on 7th and Cedar. We talk about the different avenues of herbalism and some other stuff.

The Galactivators are back to talk about Christa Galactica's brain child the Love Long Beach Festival. It is happening July 19 so get your tickets on their website for a discounted rate!!We also play some of their rad music and talk about the energy of sound.

Violet shares stories from her life working in the music industry. Including the story of helping MC Hammer and Will.i.am grow in popularity, collaborating with Jimmy Iovine, Tech N9ne and Strange Music, and knowledge of local gang culture being used as a tool for who to promote where.

Ty is an expert on worm poop and all of the great ways to use it. We talk about building your own home garden, eat some good fruit, talk human poop, and drink...tea???Check out his instagram: ty.compostguy

Jenn and Violet are the minds, and bodies, behind the Jennergy Jumpers who work out by Rosies Dog Beach on Saturdays and Sundays. Jenn has trained everyone from rock stars like Lenny Kravitz to whoever shows up to the beach on the weekends. We also talk about her app and come cooking tips for healthy, and delicious, meals.Violet has worked in the music industry since she was able to have a job. She made her way up the ranks of the storied music chain Warehouse Music. While being wrapped up in her work, and starting to consider her health, Violet crossed paths with Jenn and started her exercise journey.Now we all have Jennergy Jump to experience. The music filled dance party with springy boots has turned in to a local legend.

Robert is a philosophical man who tries to implement individuality and progress to those he comes in contact with. He works with Powell Academy in North Long Beach and has much to do with the growth of those who attend. We talk about the importance of confidence building in setting your own path in life.

Luke and I talk about his path through the culinary world, movies, his time spent in Central America, and just food in general. If you're ever in San Francisco or Marin County check out his restaurant Hook Fish Co.

Agustin is the owner of Casa Chaskis Peruvian food restaurant in West Long Beach. He shares much about Peruvian culture and the roots of the yummy food he serves.

John interviews me about life, sports, and more.

Umar is a Freestyle soccer champ. We mainly talk about society and creating change! This one will get your blood pumping

Ryan Wolfe is the Department Head for Sustainable and Resilient Development at Southern California Association of Governments. Ben Fisher is the owner and president of LB Holistic Tree.We had a conversation that spanned many ideas from green spaces in urban areas, tree planting programs, and the controversy surrounding the trees in the areas affected by the recent fires.

Chris is also known as the Hiking Guy. He has a website thehikingguy.com where he blogs about trails, gear, and steps to take to get out in the wilderness.

Dennis is co-owner and operator of the lip smacking Shady Grove Foods. We talk roux, Santa Maria style bbq, family, and how they landed on the name Shady Grove.Follow them on Instagram and catch them around town.

Umar is a freestyle soccer player, coaches soccer and is fully versed in self-love. We talk discipline, freestyle soccer, and greatness.

Arnold stopped by the KLBP Studio to discuss the testing process of cannabis and how it, at times, overlays with the agricultural industry. We talk about more but that's the gist of it. Enjoy!

Kari is the owner and a tattoo artist at Outer Limits, the oldest tattoo shop in America. She has numerous awards for her work. She is currently working with the Tattoo Heritage Project to put a National Tattoo Museum in Long Beach.

Steve Gillis-Moore is the Interim Director for Long Beach Heritage. Ryan Wolfe is a Manager of Sustainability and Resilient Development for Southern California Association of Governments. We talked about solutions to the housing crisis in Southern California and briefly about the recent fires.

This episode was sparked by a conversation Manifesting Monica and Christa Galactica had about energy and manifestation. We discuss studies and theories that support the ideas of each of these concepts.

St. Joseph and Christa Galactica are the Galactivators. They make High Vibe music, design clothes, write books, teach yoga on the beach, and are on a quest to Galactivate the masses. You can also thank Christa Galactica for the festival Love Long Beach. Their website is: https://galactivators.com

Justin is an exercise instructor, yoga enthusiast, organizer of charitable causes, founder of Rosie's Dog Beach, and much more. You can find his events at justinrudd.com/cat

KC Cook founded and runs a Cystic Fibrosis non-profit called the Boost Foundation. He is also a go kart coach and has weaved those two passions together to try to improve peoples lives.

DJ Xboyfriend has performed in most places you can think of in Long Beach and he is the co-founder of Cool Contest Records. He played some cool tracks while we talked about the music industry and House Music.

DW Frydendall is a horror artist who has done album art for bands like TSOL, Necro, and more. He is also known for the comic book The Creep and has an art studio in the Arts District here in Long Beach at the Dark Arts Emporium. We talk about AI, super natural stuff, and more!

Steve is the Executive Director of Long Beach Heritage. In this episode we discussed the history, development, and potential paths forward for Long Beach. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot in this short hour. Enjoy! Long Beach Heritage is a not-for-profit organization that has been around since 1980. They are active in preserving old buildings and support their continued use. They also give out preservation awards and have docent-led walking tours. Check out their website for more information! ⁠https://www.lbheritage.org⁠

Ian is the owner and founder of ISM on the promenade in downtown Long Beach. He is also an award winning brewer from an assortment of well known breweries in the area such as Beachwood, Riip, and ISM. ISM's one year anniversary is December 6, 7, 8 at the brewery. Stop by and check out all the fun stuff they have going on and say what's up to Ian. Friday is all about the fresh beer Saturday is all about the community. Sunday is all about the fam!

Jeremy is the founder of two uniquely Long Beach establishments: The 4th Horseman and the Dark Arts Emporium. He's a cool ass dude. Enjoy!

John is the owner and publisher of the 908 magazine. He is also a Long Beach State and Wilson High School graduate.

Matt Lesenyie is a Political Science professor at CSULB and has worked on a multitude of campaigns in California. We discuss local and state props and measures.

James is a food writer, reviewer, and influencer. His instagram @lbfoodcoma is one of the best follows for food lovers in Long Beach.

Brad has worked at Long Beach bars since the early 2010's. He now runs the show at Port City Tavern and is the new co-owner at Que Sera. This dude is Long Beach through and through. Contact Brad if you are looking for music gigs:https://Queseralb.com

Mike is a founder of Modern Patina and the Pizza Parlor on Spring and Clark in Long Beach. He's a real cool dude. Enjoy.

We talk a bunch of basketball and other nonsense.

Wayne is a philosopher and knows a lot about colors...or the absence of them? Listen in to find out.

This is the moment you've alll been waiting for!

Lurdes is an opera singer who attends Long Beach State. She will be performing the role of Adele in Die Fledermaus April 13 and 14 in the University Theater on the campus of Long Beach State.

Dr. Wayne Wright teaches Philosophy at Long Bech State. We talked about objectivity, Truth vs. truth, and other stuff.

Professor Matt Lesenyie of Long Beach State discusses the primaries that went down on Super Tuesday.

Me and Kevin Talk Ball Baby! C's up all day!

Assistant Coach for Long Beach State's Men's Volleyball Team joins the show to talk about the game he loves.

Ryan works with the Shark Lab at Long Beach State and we talk about sharks for about an hour. Enjoy!

Oscar has spent over 20 years working for law enforcement as a detective, crisis negotiator, and more. Now he does training down at Golden West College. He shares some stories and the effect of the job on mental health. I am proud of this one. Enjoy!

Justin gives the lowdown on volleyball and developing through life.