Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast

This week Ranch Cast welcomes the folks from the Carmel Youth Center. Executive Director Kelly Schmidt and Teen Program Coordinator Katie Bruzzone join our own Tiffany Harbrecht and student cohost Javier. We chat about The Center’s history, what they offer, plus their tri-tip box lunch fundraiser coming up on Saturday October 10 at Rancho. A marvelous organization which, like Rancho Cielo, goes th...

Terrific first show of the academic year talking about the After School Program.  Joining me are student cohosts Jose Mendoza and Javier, Rancho’s Director of Student Services Dawn Allen along with John Muir Charter Schools Deputy Director Mirel Mejia and Head of Marketing Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on what Rancho Cielo means to staff and young people. Really a wonderful program....

This week we welcome “Showbiz” morning legend from KDON. What a terrific fellow. Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose had a great time chatting music and radio with him. Our own Tiffany Harbrecht reminisced about her days in the media and yours truly shared some old broadcast stories. Big thank you to Joe DeRuosi and Terry Poole for putting this interview together. And of course, a huge thank you t...

A discussion about one of the peninsula’s great tradition, The Monterey Jazz Festival with Managing Director Bobbie Young. Bobbie fills us in on this year's highlights along with their remarkable commitment to local nonprofits. Also joining us, Claire Kim-Shin of The Festival, Rancho’s own Tiffany Harbrecht and Mary Jacobi from Raven Drum Foundation. Special folks…special event. If you'd like to s...

An interesting program on this century old nonprofit which is so very valuable to our community. Jose Moran and Isiah Nickerson join us along with our student cohosts Jose and Reuben for spirited discussion on healthy options for young people on The Monterey Peninsula. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com  

Terrific program this week as Wanda Straw, General Manager of The Drummond Culinary Academy joins us to talk about her fascinating past and Rancho Cielo’s bright future. Culinary student, Tony Campos gives a peek at what a difference DCA has made in his life. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com  

A fun, informative program from the Native Plant Boot Camp held at Ranch Cielo earlier this summer. Rancho’s own, Master Gardener Julie Lorenzen is joined by other Master Gardeners and several hundred green thumbers for a spirited conversation on how to start and maintain your plants on The Peninsula. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donatio...

Interesting program from Rancho Cielo’s Classic Car Education Day. We welcome Board Member and good friend of Rancho, Bill Hayward who shares the fascinating backstory on his 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II. We also chat with faculty, local celebrities and industry leaders in classic car restoration. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at...

Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta and Fire Chief Samuel Klemek join us for the hour for a discussion on career opportunities. Sargent Zak Dunagan, Assistant Fire Chief Dave Furey and Rancho Cielo’s Tiffany Harbrecht round out the panel. Good program…great folks. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com  

On this week’s program, we talk about one of the great traditions on the Monterey Peninsula as we preview Car Week. Our panel includes Nile Estep, Roman Barns and George Anderson from Concours for a Cause along with car enthusiasts Greg Lazzerini and Deadend magazine owner Jesus Espinoza. Ranch Cielo’s own Ty Brooks and Tiffany Harbrecht share why the event is so special to us. If you'd like to su...

One of my favorite interviews with the legendary pilot Sean Tucker. He’s been there, flown that and continues to make a profound difference in so many young lives. A great friend of Rancho Cielo, Sean is joined by his good friend Rancho CEO Chris Devers, Tiffany Harbrecht and producer Mary Jacobi. An absolutely joyous hour of inspiration and hope. Along with some terrific stories of life in the cl...

Good show this week with an exciting announcement. We welcome the folks who are bringing a world of art to Salinas this summer. Mayor Dennis Donohue, Colleen Bailey President and CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Producer Romain Greco, Arts Commissioner J.C. Gonzalez and student cohost Jose Mendoza join me to talk about a very special exhibition. “ALEBRIJES & NAHUALES” is a remark...

This week we feature a program from Ranch Cielo’s graduation ceremony. What a special evening as ninety three students said farewell to The Ranch and hello to their future. We chat with faculty, students, parents and guests. Congratulations to all.   If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Last month we had the privilege of doing a program from Rancho Cielo’s Annual Career and Resource Fair. What a marvelous event. Our students were able to learn about and get advice from local businesses on entry level positions. Over 40 organizations were there to tell their stories. From the Salinas Police Department and Hayward Lumber to Hartnell College and the U.S. Army to name just a few. We...

Today we talk about one of Rancho Cielo’s signature events with Joanne Bravo, Major & Annual Gift Manager, Christine Roach CFO, Tiffany Harbrecht Marketing Director and Ranch Cast Producer Mary Jacobi. This remarkable event has a terrific backstory well worth a listen. Learn how you can help make a difference. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwr...

This week with chat with Christine Winge, Executive Director of Meals On Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula. Christine shares the remarkable work done by this very special organization. Much of which may well surprise you. Joining us is our wonderful student cohosts Reuben and Jose along with our own Tiffany Harbrecht and Ranch Cast Producer Mary Jacobi. Good program about folks doing great work. If...

This week we welcome Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director of The Big Sur Marathon and Bertrand Newson to talk about this terrific event. Joining us is Rancho Cielo student Bryan Morales who ran the event and is training for a boxing career. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of this Monterey Peninsula tradition. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible un...

Business person Doug Whitman joins our Joe DeRuosi, Terry Poole and Tiffany Harbrecht along with student cohost Reuben to talk about why making a donation to The After School Program was so important to him. Doug shares his memories of growing up in Philadelphia and his early lessons in working with educators. We are grateful for his kindness. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider m...

Fascinating program discussing how to end the “School to Prison Pipeline” along with working with students and their families to address learning issues. Joining us Executive Director of CA Institute, UC Law SF is Liz Steyer who has spent her career advocating on behalf of young people. Dr. Susan Swick from Ohana and Montage Heath joins us as well. Susan is no stranger to being on a podcast as she...

This week we talk mental health with Jessica Montero, Case Worker at Rancho Cielo, Vickie Avila, AMFT and Robert Martinez from Harmony At Home. Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose share their experiences at Rancho and ask questions of our guests. Good program. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

We’re talking cars this week with some of the folks who teach our students so very well. Rancho Cielo instructors Marcus Evans and Ty Brooks join our Communications Officer Adam Joseph and car enthusiast and local grower, Greg Lazzerini for an in-depth discussion on automotive restoration. From Rancho classes to the Concours d’Elegance and all the stops in between, if you love cars you’ll enjoy th...

An interesting and fun program featuring the folks from Hope, Horses & Kids. Lori Tuttle and Christy Petit join our student cohosts along with Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on how working with animals can make such a difference to a young person. We also announce a very special fundraiser coming Saturday May 23. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-de...

An important program this week as my student cohosts  Ruben and Javier along with Adam Joseph and myself welcome Keala Hudgins from Valley Health Associates for a frank discussion on addiction and treatment. Well worth a listen. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Dan Burns, candidate for Monterey County Superintendent of Schools joins us along with our own Joe DeRuosi, Tiffany Harbrecht and Adam Joseph along with cohosts, culinary student, Rigo Ariola and automotive alum Elias Pineda.  Dan fills us in on his vision for the future of education in Monterey County. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donat...

Terrific program this week with guests Mayor Dennis Donohue, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Colleen Bailey and Rancho Cielo Director of Development and Marketing Director, Tiffany Harbrecht join Michael Jacobi and co-host Jackie to talk about sister city Guanajuato Mexico. Also, a big announcement about a very special art exhibition coming in August... If you'd like to support Ranch...