Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

https://richburnam.com/2022/08/18/local-nosara-children-need-bus-ride-to-school/ Lili Walter from Hot Tamale wants local children to have an opportunity for an education and has put together a way for children to have access to bus rides. Hear in 5 minutes what is needed and how all of us can easily make a difference. https://www.classy.org/campaign/get-nosara-area-kids-to-school/c413855

We at Nosara Podcast are thrilled to launch our new series, Nosara’s Chefs, about the chefs overseeing the restaurants in our area! The Nosara‘s Chefs, Episode 1 begins with Mr. Henry from El Local. Here are some thoughts from Henry about his El Local adventure: “To make El Local happen, I had to fight against my own fears, other people’s perception of me, and carve out a real man who doesn’t give...

https://richburnam.com/2022/08/05/rener-and-ryron-gracie-talk-surfing-bjj-for-everyone-ufc-and-family-history-personal-goals/ We’re excited to launch this one & hope you enjoy it… Rener & Ryron talk surfing in Nosara, growing up watching their father, grandfather, and uncles literally introduce a superior fighting style to the planet & prove it by creating the UFC and going on to dominate mixed ma...

Many residents, and most all visitors, may be unaware the Nosara Bomberos operations survive off private donations. At the moment there is a financial crisis situation, yet there is some hope according to Chief Ryan Bombard. In this NP episode, Chief Ryan explains financial issues they are facing in order to continue servicing the community. He explains the different ways you can donate including...

Besides being an associate at Central Law, Carlos Araya is an active Nosara community member in many ways. Besides working on community initiatives like supporting the Bomberos and an initiative to start a chamber of commerce in Nosara, you might also know him from the social media forums where he shares his insightful knowledge and experience in Nosara in an interesting way…. (see here below for...

Chuc Mason has had an interesting path both towards as in Nosara. Many might know him through his social media presence or through one of his various businesses and programs. Buckle up for a wild ride with a man passionate about many things as you will clearly hear and see in his episode.

Luis Pardo is a hardworking man trying to make a difference for Nosara’s future while serving as NCA President. Here’s some notes from this episode: Luis states our guests are changing. Ex: Late night party folks starting to show up. Hotel guests starting to ask ‘Where are the umbrellas on the beach?’ and things like this. New investors are creating bigger consequences. We all need to sacrifice… N...

In this episode founder Cintia González, and one of their volunteers in Nosara, Mariela Ortega, share about this wonderful project. They explain the origins of the Dream Catchers foundations and why they brought it to Nosara, the classes, events, and work they are doing for the community, and the many ways you can help out (volunteering, donations, etc). Check the full episode and read further her...

Horrible road conditions are causing tension amongst Nosara’s residents. So much so, there is a planned protest to block traffic in order to garner attention from the federal and the municipality governmental levels. In this quick Nosara Podcast episode, Lucca Spendlingwimmer updates us about both the need for higher quality improvements in addition to immediate, necessary assistance from multiple...

When we had our first conversation with producer and writer Ivana Bajic, there was no question: She is fired up and has a big passion for the ‘Nature of Surf Woman’ project. We had to make sure she still left some energy for the actual recording, which turned out was no problem at all! She and the team behind Nature of Surf Woman have been putting in their passion and diligence working towards a c...

Kyle Bombard moved to Nosara at 10 years of age. He attended local schools, learned Spanish and made lifelong friends while his family opened the Harbor Reef hotel and wildlife refuge. He holds nothing back in this episode and shares his feelings on a myriad of issues from the past, present, and future. This one covers a ton of ground, and we hope you enjoy it!

Recently we connected with Miss Carrie (thanks to an introduction from Keri Dawn) to learn about the Nosara Playhouse school as well as their 2nd annual Flower Power Festival in Nosara this May 7th from 3-9PM. Miss Carrie is filled with energy and producing something unique for children in Nosara. We hope you enjoy getting to know her, the Nosara Playhouse, and can make it to the Flower Power Fest...

Besides being fired up and a cancer survivor Eva Fakatselis is the current artist in residence at the old Harbor Reef. It is safe to say she has been through a ton. In this Nosara Podcast episode, she shares how art was a vital part of her recovery and how this works through in what she is working on today and tomorrow. Learn more about her work and life through this podcast and Eva is inviting ev...

Alejandro Sauter is such an important and integral part of the Nosara Podcast! Outside of that he is up to a bunch of great many other things as well. Not in the last place on his most recent work with eq.surf.tv, which is now also culminating into his upcoming movie premiere. ‘The Nosara Sessions – Volume 1’ features some of the local surf scene here in the area. In this podcasts Ale shares his d...

Wildlife Conservation Association (WCA) president Vanessa Bezy and Kelly Harris from Ridge to Reefs stopped by the Nosara Podcast studio to discuss the upcoming community event and explain more on their research to a potential solution for some of our septic systems. More on the subject of Wastewater will be covered and discussed during the upcoming community meeting on March 23th. For more detail...

Alejandro filled us in on developments around the Esperanza Project and how this connects into the recent event and Fundraiser for the James Initiative. This will be a yearly returning event for a fantastic and heartwarming cause. Please check out the episode here below for more information and the website for donations, event info and the auction! Big thanks to everybody that participated on any...

If you have been in or around Nosara in recent months, it is highly unlikely you have not seen or heard about Nosara Ocean Safety. They are up to great things and are building a community-empowered program to keep the Nosara beaches of Guiones and Pelada safe and fun for locals and visitors through prevention, education, and awareness. Recently Ellen Bradley, Anne Skjøth, and Mariana Salas visited...

Most recently we had one of the longest periods of red tide in the Nosara area that I have ever experienced here. On the Nosara Podcast we have been speaking about the water quality and different aspects of it for quite some time now (more episode included here below). With the red tide popping up and sticking around it was time to cover this part. Dr. Vanessa Bezy from the Wildlife Conservation A...

Frequent guest and good friend Ryan Bombard stopped by to share his latest updates for the Bomberos Nosara. They are working on some interesting initiatives to keep progressing their operation. A big shout out and thanks to everybody from the Bomberos for their tireless and continued support to the community. It is not an easy task they are doing and please consider getting get a tax-deductible do...

Gnome Surf is doing fantastic things via surf therapy for their athletes. Listen in as Chris Antao explains what is happening.

Dr. Robert Edgeworth came back for a new recording. His last episode did a lot of good in regards to bringing attention to the water quality and what’s happening in the area. We recorded this update at the end of 2021 and Mr. Edgeworth has excellent updates for homeowners and anyone who cares about water quality in Nosara. A big thanks to Robert and people like him to help get this place a little...

Marcelina is the founder of Piña Surfboards and has lived in Nosara since 2008. We’re excited to share her story through this episode and we hope you enjoy it. She shares her journey from poor North Guiones surfer, to restaurant owner, into motherhood, and ultimately becoming the world’s first professional female wooden surfboard builder based right here in Nosara!  

The water saga in Nosara (and all of Guanacaste) unfortunately continues… As a result, some local architects & their clients are preparing litigation hoping to bring attention to the current water permit situation.  It is a confusing situation for many residents and frequently debated in the community.  One local ASADA, led by the tireless Lili Adams, is trying their best to help everyone involved...

In this episode, Jan Krieger’s 9th grade students from Del Mar Academy reflect upon their recent Gender Summit. The categories researched were gender inequity in business, sports, entertainment, government, marriage, science and education.  They share their findings and key take away points in this Nosara Podcast. 

We were behind with posting, this is a recording from the end of October, lots of updates since then and more to come soon!   The water situation is a topic of much debate around Nosara. In this NP episode, attorney Jose Arce updates us about:  The legal situation surrounding the current moratorium on water permits Answers questions about when he feels this ban will end Addresses why this is happe...