People Pints Possibilities Podcast

In this episode, Rich and Frank explore the remarkable journey of a small-town kitchen that grew into something far beyond what anyone expected. What started as a modest operation became a thriving business through vision, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to quality. At the heart of its success was leadership built on trust, accountability, and a belief that every team member played a vi...

Frank and Rich sit down with Ryan Bonner , founder of Paso Robles Brewing Company . Ryan shares his journey from Wisconsin to spending 13 years working in Hollywood on major film productions. He eventually left that world behind, moved to the Central Coast, and spent six years as General Manager at Venteux Vineyards before being inspired by local breweries like BarrelHouse to open his own brewery...

Rich sits down with Isiah Gomer , COO of Paso Robles Waste & Recycle — better known as “The Trash Dog.” Isiah shares the family legacy that began in 1957 when his grandfather Victor Gomer started the business with one truck. Now in its third generation, his father Dale grew the company after returning from military service, and today Isiah is leading it forward. He talks about his family’s str...

Frank and Rich sit down with our friends Joe Peters, Joe Taf, and Derek of the Joe Peters Band out of Bakersfield, California — for a, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a country band in today’s competitive music world. The guys open up about the early years of the band, how they write songs together, their latest music, and the day-to-day realities of life on the road. They...

Frank and Rich sit down with Dixon Mann for a fun, laid-back conversation that turns into Dixon interviewing them . Dixon shares the wild story of deciding to hike Mount Whitney on a complete whim during the first weekend of the season with Rich and Frank. We dive into his conspiracy theory podcast, and then Dixon flips the script — asking Rich and Frank about their friendship, the real story behi...

Frank and Rich sit down with Kelly , owner of Templeton Glass , for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey. Kelly opens up about becoming a mom during high school, working incredibly hard to finish college while raising her child, and eventually moving back to the Central Coast. She shares how she worked alongside her parents in the family business and eventually took the big step...

Frank and Rich sit down with Shelby Caitlin of Shelby Caitlin Photography — a former meat and horse judge, team roper, and ranch hand who took one of the boldest bets of her life. Shelby grew up in Arroyo Grande before heading to Texas, where she immersed herself in rodeo and ranch culture. Encouraged by friends on the ranches, she made a massive leap — investing $20,000 in camera equipment with a...

Frank and Rich sit down with Adri Wells — the passionate Central Coast native and content creator behind Central Coasting with Adri and Best Friend of the Bride . Adri shares what it was like growing up on the Central Coast and how deep her love for this region runs. She opens up about the scary but exciting moment of starting her own business while being a mom — and how her husband encouraged her...

In a special role reversal, Frank interviews Well more like listens to Rich .. about the profound losses that shaped his life from the very beginning. At just 4 months old, Rich talks about the car accident that took the lives of his mother Lori and older brother Jason. He shares the twist of fate that kept him out of the car that day, and the deep impact it had on his grandmother who gave him the...

To kick off Year Two, Rich interviews Frank about his remarkable journey. Frank opens up about growing up, joining the Army, making it through the incredibly tough SERE School (Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape), and eventually becoming a SERE instructor — the elite role responsible for training pilots and aircrew how to survive if captured behind enemy lines. With recent headlines about...

One-Year is not enough! Rich, Frank, and Jake sit down for a special reflection episode celebrating 52 episodes of People, Pints, Possibilities . We share some of our favorite moments from the past year, the guests and stories that moved us the most, and the real, honest conversation about what it means to take something good and decide to make it great. At the heart of the episode is the big ques...

Frank, Jake and Rich sit down with Adam Montiel — the voice behind Where Wine Takes You and Up + Adam — for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey. Adam shares how he knew from a young age he wanted to be on the radio, his big move to Santa Barbara, and the wild story of his very first professional interview… with a then-unknown artist named Katy Perry. He opens up about his years with...

Frank and Rich get real with Chris, who was appointed City Manager in April 2025 after serving as Assistant City Manager (starting Jan 2022) and two stints as interim leader. With over 17 years in local government, including six years as Assistant City Manager in Bakersfield, Chris brings Texas Tech degrees, ICMA credentialing, and a proven track record of rising from the bottom to the top. He sha...

Frank and Rich sit down with Tony Bennett, co-owner of The Alchemists' Garden — Paso Robles' hidden gem for craft cocktails, globally inspired bites, and that unbeatable garden vibe. Tony shares how the founders turned a wild idea into a 5-year success story in downtown Paso. From his early days slinging drinks at Fish Gaucho and 1122 Speakeasy, to discovering his passion for spirits and building...

Frank and Rich sit down with Daren Alexander, CEO of A-C Electric Company — the powerhouse family business his grandfather founded over 80 years ago in California's Central Valley. Daren took the reins after his father (who took over after his father), but here's the twist: Daren admits he doesn't know a thing about being an electrician. His real expertise? Building world-class teams that power pr...

Frank and Rich sit down with Eddie Carro — our Cal Coast community day one. What started as a proud patron hanging at the bar turned into Beer Club member… and then, somehow, House DJ and official MC Eddie. A casual chat about maybe doing a Lotería night for Taco Tuesdays exploded into his own side hustle hosting weekly Lotería and Music Bingo — events the whole Cal Coast crew now lives for. Eddie...

In this deeply moving episode of  People, Pints, Possibilities , we sit down with Monica Stephenson Borla, a proud Paso Robles resident and cancer survivor who shares her raw, inspiring journey through a rare form of ovarian cancer. For years Monica was misdiagnosed — symptoms dismissed or misattributed — until she refused to accept the answers and drove herself to Stanford University, where docto...

From trouble in Ventura to correctional officer in SLO County, Casey Anglin’s life could have ended one way… but fatherhood, grit, and one open mic night changed everything. As a kid he played piano, picked up guitar as a teen, then set it down for over a decade while life got heavy—welding to pay bills, navigating family hardship, eventually joining the Sheriff’s Department. Then one night he ste...

Frank and Rich sit down with Chris Chambers — previous owner of Dunbar Brewing (the beloved San Miguel/Santa Margarita microbrewery he started back in the day) and current owner/brewmaster of Spent Grain Brewing, Atascadero’s coolest hidden speakeasy taproom. Chris takes us back to his original spot in San Miguel, his deep relationships with fellow brewers over the years, and the massive resurgenc...

A deep, heartfelt look at the soul of Paso! Frank and Rich sit down with Joel Peterson, CEO of the Paso Robles Wine Alliance, whose Paso family story starts in 1940 when his grandparents arrived and put down roots that still shape the region today. Joel shares warm memories of summer visits to his grandparents’ home, the profound community influence of his grandmother Virginia Peterson (so beloved...

Frank and Rich sit down with Jenna Kujundzich — brand expert at O’Neal’s luxury division and former powerhouse at Daou Family Estates (yes, the winery that just sold for a staggering $1 BILLION). Jenna takes us from growing up in Chino Hills, earning a track scholarship, stepping into modeling, to discovering her true passion: turning big visions into unforgettable brands through killer marketing....

In this milestone episode, Rich, Frank and Martha sit down together to celebrate an incredible 2025 at Cal Coast Beer Co. and lay out our clear, focused vision for 2026. 2025 Highlights  • Invested heavily in our people – creating expanded leadership roles across the team • Produced 950 barrels of beer • Launched multiple new beers and refreshed our glassware lineup to better showcase every pour •...

Frank and Rich sit down with John Arnold, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Paso Robles, a true community pillar with 17 years in the hospitality industry and 26 years calling Paso home. John shares his journey through the hotel world, his deep involvement on the boards of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Travel Paso, and Visit SLO Cal, and how he helped bring back the ic...

Frank and Rich sit down with Reilly Newman — author of the award-winning book  Brandy: 101 Sips of Wisdom for Attaining a Successful Brand , founder of Motif Brands, nationally recognized speaker quoted in Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company… and the creative genius who designed the iconic Cal Coast Beer Co. bear logo! Rich and Reilly go way back — meeting on the Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of...

Frank and Rich sit down with JR Reynolds — Varsity Offensive Coordinator and Varsity Head Baseball Coach at Templeton High School — a man born and raised in a true coaching family. JR shares raw stories of the coaches who inspired him growing up, being head coach, facing setbacks and his leadership with the Templeton Eagles today. We talk building teams, balancing two varsity programs, and passing...