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Hello friends! We have been MIA during the summer and we're here to give you a quick update. Not to worry, the podcast will return with regular episodes in September with our 2nd annual mini series focusing on local history. Be back soon! Upcoming Events: San Pedro Makers Market Sat. Aug. 19th | 10-4pm West Harbor (6th/Harbor. Blvd) San Pedro on Film Sat. Sept. 16th | 7pm Warner Grand Theater....

*SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER SUMMER HOURS* As the final episode in our  Environmental Conservation mini-series we sit down with Dave Bader,  the Chief Operations & Education Officer of the Marine Mammal Care Center. He tells us about his SoCal upbringing and what eventually led him into his path as Marine Biologist.  After spending most of his career at the Aquarium of the...

Discover the history of White Point Nature Preserve. Our guests for this episode are Zoe Allen, the Education Program Director, and Dave Pilon, the Chair of the Development Committee. They both work for the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy which operates a variety of conservation efforts across the Peninsula, including our beloved White Point Nature Preserve. Listen in as they reveal fascinating insi...

As we wrap up our mini series focusing on kids and resources for young families we would like to introduce our new series on environmental conservation. It just so happens that we have the perfect guest  to help us transition us over into our next series; meet Jennifer Suzara-Cheng, a local children’s book author who writes about her most beloved subjects: Biology and Environmental Science. As a s...

As a continuation of our mini series about kids and local resources for families, we are highlighting a team of young engineers and coders who have recently made it to the WORLD  CHAMPIONSHIPS!  Meet the Taper Robotics team of 5th graders who have qualified to compete in the 2023 Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas Texas; Irene, Simon, Sophia and today’s guests Enzo Molinari and Alex Parker....

In this mini series focusing on kids and family resources, we are very excited to share with you this episode with guest Mike Lansing. Mike is the founder of the San Pedro Youth  Coalition, founded in 1988 which is responsible for so many popular places in our community for kids and families. He has  been the Executive Director at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor for over 29 year...

We begin a new series this week that features local programs geared toward kids. Our first series guest is Calia Knutson – founder and owner of Music Moves in Me. She discovered her passion for music early on, but it was after teaching young children that the idea to merge these two joys came about. Calia along with the teaching team at Music Moves in Me introduces young kids to music through fun,...

This week, meet the two fascinating and passionate women holding the torch at the Grand Vision Foundation.  Liz Schindler-Johnson and Taran Schindler join us in this episode to share their individual journeys (although never too far from each other as they are sisters).  Having grown up on the east coast they share how they ended up here in San Pedro working hard to preserve, restore and protect o...

In today’s episode we had the honor and privilege of interviewing local musician and woodworker  Harold Greene. You may remember him from the cover of the San Pedro Today Magazine back in August 2020 which we encourage you to read (linked below) as you may realize you might already be familiar with his work. In our conversation he shares with us his amazing journey as a musician, as a runner...

We wrap up our fitness and wellness series with the guest Shain Rossi, owner and operator of Elite Triangle Fitness. He approaches fitness with a holistic approach by incorporating mind, body, soul (and tech) throughout his training. In this episode, Shain shares his upbringing and the impactful experiences that led him to help others. His authenticity and commitment to have his clients succeed to...

This week we are continuing in our series on health and wellness and today’s guest is one half of an  incredible duo, co-owner of  Heyday Elite Fitness, Eddie McKenna. You might know him from his recent appearance as columnist for the San Pedro Today Magazine. His long time friend and business partner Ricky Magana (who you might also recognize as a previous SPT columnist) is not with us today but...

This week’s guest has been on our list for quite some time. She’s well known in the community and has been highly recommended by other guests. We thought what better time to have her on the show than the beginning of the new year as part of our health and wellness series. Our guest is Dr. Ja’nae Brown, the owner and founder of Physical Therapy San Pedro.  In this episode she shares her journe...

Happy New Year! We’re kicking this year off with a series on health and wellness. Our guest this week is Christian Ibarra of Under Pressure Nutrition. He co-owns the plant-based protein cafe with his wife, Zane Ibarra, and his mother, Rosalina Banuelos. Together they share the ingredients that helped each of them through their own hardships. Christian walks us through his personal journey with har...

The year 2022  is in our rearview but we didn’t want to start the new year without  taking a look back at what a year it's been. There have been losses and milestones, missteps and achievements.  In this episode, Jess and Amanda discuss what the year has brought them, the lessons, the joys and what they can take into 2023. We’ve also invited some of our previous guests to get their...

Happy holidays! This week we have a special episode brought to you by the kids of San Pedro. Earlier this month, we parked outside Rok 'N’ Ell Baby Boutique and recorded live from the 31st annual Candy Cane Lane at Weymouth Corners. We asked the kids of San Pedro to share some of their holiday traditions and wishes. So grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather with a loved one and get ready for some cha...

You’ve probably seen this week’s guest on Instagram sharing incredible random facts about Los Angeles. His name is Evan Lovett and his “L.A. in a Minute” videos have  blown up on Tik Tok and Instagram. As fans of his videos and what he’s doing, we invited him to share his story on our podcast. As a born and raised Los Angeles native, with a journalism background, he was itching to do somethin...

As part of our nonprofit series, we sit with Kevin Wallner, a former personal trainer who now runs a nonprofit serving people who are currently unhoused. His journey from Washington to San Pedro involved overcoming some physical and mental challenges, meeting his soulmate and lots of personal growth. He found friendship and support in an unexpected place which led him to start The Restoration Proj...

For this week’s episode, we chat it up with the magnetic Sarah Brega, the bossbabe behind the downtown clothing boutique Roundtrip Collective. Sarah opens up about her journey leaving the fashion corporate world, one of the meanings behind her boutique name, Roundtrip, and how rediscovering her why is a good practice. She reminded us of why listening to your intuition is such a fruitful power we a...

***EVENT ALERT*** HOLIDAY BAZAAR - TOMORROW Nov. 26th, 12 - 5pm @ The Sardine Cahoots has  invited you to join them at their 2nd annual Holiday Bazaar. Shop small this holiday season and support  local vendors selling home decor, art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, surf + skate and more. There will  be food and drinks so you can hang out all  day and shop till you drop. In this e...

We continue our series featuring local nonprofits in San Pedro.  This week's guests co-captain the small-but-mighty nonprofit, San Pedro Meals On Wheels. President/chef, Susan McKenna, and chef/office manager Mike Caccavalla, along with dozens of local volunteers prepare and deliver meals with a side of humanity to numerous home-bound neighbors. Get ready for some laughs and inspiration as Mi...

We kick off a new series focused on local nonprofits in San Pedro. We want to highlight the capeless heroes who dedicate their time and energy giving back to causes they are passionate about. Our first guest is a caretaker for the caretakers. Theresa Sardisco started the nonprofit Pedro Pet Pals to help shelters, rescue organizations and animal lovers get the supplies and funding they need. Despit...

Happy Halloween! We are super excited about this Halloween weekend and we thought it was the  perfect time to finally have Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson on the show. Not only do they love Halloween but they are the couple behind Subterranean Hair, an innovative hair space located in downtown San Pedro that prioritizes individuality and quality. In this episode Rosemary and Mitchel Wilson share...

This week we meet our next candidate for CD15 Council Member, Tim McOsker. Tim is a  San Pedro  native whose family has multi-generational roots within the San Pedro community.  Having previously served as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy City Attorney for former Los Angeles Mayor  James K. Hahn, he comes to  the race with  plenty of city government  experience. T...

If you live in the area you are probably aware of the Los Angeles Council member race for the 15th District, which is usually a pretty big deal for this community. The 15th District includes San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor  City, Harbor Gateway North, Harbor Gateway South and Watts. You may have noticed candidate lawn signs in our neighborhoods in the last few months, so we wanted to take the n...

Today’s episode will conclude our mini series on local history in honor of Angela Romero. We sit  down with Gina Bellous who is courageously restoring an old San Pedro Victorian home to its former glory. You may know her project by its instagram name @Victorianbythebay . She tells us a little about how she acquired the house and the many challenges she’s faced along the way.   Gina...