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Brendan Jennings is a John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Association alumnus who graduated from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music before taking on the position of vocal music director at Burroughs.  Jennings chats with us about his career beginnings, how he has maintained a prestigious music program, the JBHS VMA's connection to the hit series "Gle...

Join myBurbank reporter, Ashley Erikson, in a fascinating conversation with the multi-faceted Loni Grimaldi, a researcher turned middle school science teacher, who enlightens us about some intriguing marine creatures, including a species of deep-sea clam that she discovered and named. Ashley and Loni chat about her transition from a research scientist to a passionate middle school science teacher...

Welcome to another edition of myBurbank Talks with hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson, joined by special guest host Ashley Erikson. In this episode titled "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be" for July 10, the hosts dive into the recent events and upcoming happenings in Burbank. They begin by discussing the events of the previous week, starting with the 4th of July fireworks at...

For our first "Burbank Business Spotlight" episode, Merri and Arman Shahenian talk with us about their business, Plumbing Dudes. This family-owned, local company provides quality plumbing services for people in Burbank and its neighboring areas at an affordable price. Merri and Arman open up about what inspired them to start Plumbing Dudes and how they prioritize customer satisfaction fo...

 Welcome to the "myBurbank Talks" podcast with host Craig Sherwood and co-host Ross Benson. In this episode titled "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be – July 3," we dive into the latest happenings in Burbank, California. Starting with "The Week That Was," we recap the noteworthy events from the past week. On Tuesday, we discuss the highlights of the City Coun...

In this thought-provoking episode of "myBurbank Talks: Issues," host Craig Sherwood and co-host Ross Benson tackle the glaring disparities between the baseball and softball teams at John Burroughs High School in Burbank. With a specific focus on the accessibility and utilization of sports facilities, this episode features an enlightening conversation with head varsity softball coach Doug...

Welcome to "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be" for June 26 on the myBurbank Podcast! In this episode, hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson, along with contributor Craig Durling, take you on a journey through the highlights of the past week in Burbank, as well as provide a sneak peek into the exciting events coming up. Starting with "The Week That Was," our hosts discu...

Welcome to myBurbank Talks, the podcast that brings you insightful discussions on the most pressing issues in our city. In this episode, join our hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson as they sit down with none other than Mayor Konstantine Anthony in an engaging segment of "Ask the Mayor." Together, they delve into a range of thought-provoking topics that are currently making waves in Bur...

Welcome to another episode of "myBurbank Talks" presents "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be for June 19"! Join us as we explore the recent events and upcoming highlights in Burbank. Here's a rundown of what took place last week and what's in store for the coming days: Last week, our attention turned to the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, where public partic...

The Road Kings held their 71st Car Show at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank on Sunday, June 11, 2023. There were over 300 cars on display, with thousands in attendance. Ross Benson and Ashley Erikson were on hand for interviews as we did our podcast from the show. Here is a rundown of the guests: 04:51- Karen Arellano, Burbank Road Kings President & Gary Arellano, Special Events Coordinator 15:21...

Welcome to "myBurbank Talks," the podcast where hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson keep you up to date with the latest happenings in Burbank. In this week's episode, they dive into the events that unfolded from Tuesday to Sunday. On Tuesday, the City Council Recap takes center stage. They discuss a closed-session meeting regarding a lawsuit involving Nick Gutierrez and District el...

In this episode of Women of Burbank, myBurbank reporter, Ashley Erikson, chats with Korinna Domingo, the Founder, and Director of the Cougar Conservancy. Korinna and Ashley chat about one of Verdugo Mountain's largest predators: the mountain lion. They discuss what services and resources the Cougar Conservancy does to educate the community and wildlife coexistence. They also discuss what we c...

Join hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson, along with contributor Craig Durling, as they delve into the latest happenings in Burbank on the "myBurbank Talks" podcast. In "The Week That Was," the team discusses some noteworthy events, including the commencement of parking enforcement activities by Laz Parking, as well as the exciting Arts Festival that took place over the weeken...

In this episode of Women of Burbank, myBurbank feature writer Ashley Erikson, chats with Natasha Coughlin, Director of Operations at Fancy Free Liquor. Natasha and Ashley drink one of the store’s signature cocktails as they chat about Natasha’s work at The Whaling Club and Fancy Free Liquor. They also discuss what it’s like as co-admins of the Facebook group, Burbank Mommies, and the responsibilit...

Join Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson as we tell you about the events and happenings of the last week here in Burbank. We have a special section where we talk about the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred this past Saturday at Home Depot. We give you a minute-by-minute breakdown with the actual police audio. Ross also shares his experiences from this year's Memorial Day program at the...

The Burbank Road Kings car club was initiated in 1952, and today its members remain pillars of the Burbank community. Following a 20-year hiatus, the club reemerged in 1985 and has raised around $500,000 for local nonprofits over the years. Road Kings President Karen Arellano and Community Relations Representative Don Baldaseroni join us for a discussion on the mission of the Road Kings, the membe...

Welcome to the latest episode of myBurbank Talks, a dedicated channel that brings you closer to the heart of Burbank, California. In this special episode, we broadcast live from the iconic Johnny Carson Park, a historic gem nestled right in the heart of the city. Join our seasoned hosts, Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson, as they lead a rich discussion on a topic that affects us all - mental health....

In this episode of Women of Burbank, myBurbank feature writer Ashley Erikson, chats with certified beekeeper, Carrie Diaz about the world of beekeeping. Diaz shares her calling for being a beekeeper, her Magnolia Park business, Best Friend Central, and how she uses intuition as The Outfit Psychic to help women rediscover their style through self-healing. Ashley and Carrie chat about all things bee...

myBurbank Talks went on the road for our first-ever remote podcast, and we positioned ourselves on the apparatus floor of Station 11 where we had guests join us and talk about the different aspects of their jobs and responsibilities. We discussed the Paramedic Program, Extraditions, Drone Operations, the new Parking Enforcement, and Hazmat Operations. We even had Burbank Police Chief Michael Alban...

Welcome to "The Week That Was and the Week That Will Be" podcast, hosted by Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson. In this engaging and informative podcast, we dive into the latest happenings in Burbank and provide insights into the upcoming events that the community can look forward to. In our recent episode, we highlighted the incredible achievements and dedicated service of our police and fi...

In a late edition of The Week That Was and That Will Be, Ross Benson and Craig Sherwood are joined by fellow staff members Craig Durling and Austin Gebhardt as they give an abbreviated look at last week, talk a little about the recent City Council meeting and preview the big Police and Fire Service Day coming up on May 13. Support the show

In this episode of Women of Burbank, myBurbank feature writer Ashley Erikson, chats with certified divorce coach, Leeron Tal about her business, My Divorce Concierge. They discuss the difficulties of divorce from Leeron’s own experience and how it has led her to help women struggling through the same hurdles. Leeron shares how she is working in the community to support and empower women while coac...

myBurbank Talks hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson are joined in the studio to talk with Elevate Burbank's  Founder and President Linda Bessin and Vice-President Madison McAleese as they talk about and preview their 2nd Annual Multicultural Arts Festival on May 6 from 11 am to 5 pm at the corner of Burna Vista and Empire. They are also joined in the studio by the talented AlexisRose, who gi...

The myBurbank Talks Podcast with Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson covers local news and events in the Burbank area. The episode for May 1st, titled "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be," recaps and previews various meetings, events, and happenings in the community. On Monday, they discuss the Hollywood Burbank Airport's Airport Academy program, which had seven students from th...

Our guest for this episode of "Local Legends with Devin" is actor, director, and teacher Maria Gobetti. In 1979, Gobetti co-founded The Victory Theatre Center alongside Tom Ormeny. Together, Gobetti and Ormeny are co-artistic directors of the theatre and also run the Gobetti/Ormeny Acting Studio. The two have been recognized for their accomplishments in the arts with prestigious honors,...