REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

4th of July Decor, What's Next? Fall? | Are We Living Like the Jetsons Yet? 🏡🎆🤖 In this week's episode of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we're talking about two topics that are changing the way we live... one inside our homes and one around the world! First, Kandi shares her love of decorating and answers one of the questions she gets every year: How long should you leave your...

🌉 New Episode Alert! | Getting to Know Amador County - Episode 15 🌉 Have you ever visited the historic Middle Bar Bridge? Join us as we explore one of Amador County's hidden gems and share a little of the history and beauty that makes this place so special. As two Amador County natives, we're excited to spend the summer taking you to some of our favorite places throughout the county. We...

🇺🇸America is celebrating its 250th Birthday, and we journey through the moments that helped shape our nation. In this special episode of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we look back over the last 250 years and discuss many of the defining moments that have influenced who we are today. Join us as we explore: 🇺🇸 Historic battles that helped shape America 💪 National crises our country has endure...

🎬 Every dream has a beginning. Every business has a story. Before the doors open, before the cameras roll, and before the first creator walks through them... there's a journey. What does it really take to turn an empty building into a place where stories come to life? In this special episode of Getting to Know Amador County, Kandi and Garrett take you behind the scenes of their biggest projec...

☀️Welcome to Summer! Vacations, Cruises, COVID Travel & Family Vacation Hacks ☀️ Summer is officially here, and we're kicking it off with a conversation all about vacation! In this episode of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we're talking about: 🚢 Cruises... are they worth it, or would you rather vacation another way? ✈️ What it was really like traveling during the COVID years and...

📺 Remember when you had to wait a whole week for the next episode? Yeah... neither do Netflix. This week on Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we're diving into the best shows to binge watch right now. From Schitt's Creek and Parenthood to Peaky Blinders, The Night Agent, and more, we're sharing the series that kept us saying,  "Just one more episode..."  until 2 a.m. With...

Our newest episode of Getting to Know Amador County is officially LIVE! 🙌 Today, we sit down with City of Ione City Manager George Lee for an insightful conversation about his background, his journey into public service, and his vision for the future of the City of Ione. 🏘️✨ From community growth and city priorities to the opportunities and challenges facing Ione, George shares what residents ne...

🚨 SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE... ARE YOU PROTECTED? 🚨 Make sure to hit that follow button to not miss another iposide 🎙️ Season 2, Episode 35 of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett drops TODAY! Scams are evolving faster than ever, and some of the latest ones may surprise you. From online scams and phishing attempts to fraud schemes targeting everyday people, we scratch the surface on what's happenin...

🚨 ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN! 🚨 The June 2026 election is over, the votes have been counted, and Kandi & Garrett are breaking it all down! Who won the biggest races in Amador County? Who came up short? And which Governor candidates will be moving on to November? If you missed the election coverage, we'll get you caught up. If you've been following every result, tune in and hear our take...

😳 We can't believe we're already in the SIXTH month of 2026! Seriously... where has the time gone? ⏰ Back on January 1st, many of us set goals, made resolutions, and had big plans for the year ahead. Now that we're halfway through the year, it's time for a little reality check. 👀 📈 Are you on track? 🤔 Have you made progress? 😬 Did life get in the way? 🔄 Is it time for a rest...

🎙️🏛️ Getting to Know Amador County | Featuring Tom Dubois, City Manager of Sutter Creek In this episode of our City Manager Series, we sit down with Tom Dubois, City Manager for the City of Sutter Creek, to discuss what it takes to lead one of California's most charming and historic small towns. From infrastructure improvements and road projects to economic development, tourism, entrepreneursh...

🚨🏡 Is the Real Estate Market Crashing... or Is This the Opportunity Buyers Have Been Waiting For? 🤔📉📈 The 2026 housing market is shifting, inventory is rising, buyers are gaining leverage, and sellers are having to adjust their expectations. But what does that actually mean for YOU? 💰🏠 On today's episode of  Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett , we're cutting through the headlines an...

🚨 This week on Real Talk's "Getting to Know Amador County" series, we sit down with Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman for an important conversation about the current state of the Amador County Sheriff’s Department.🚨 In election seasons, political races often create a platform where concerns, accusations, and opinions are shared from every direction. With so much information circula...

It’s Memorial Day Weekend and we’re bringing the REAL TALK today! 🇺🇸🎙️ This week on Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we break down the commonly misunderstood difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day and why it matters. ❤️🤍💙 Plus, hear about Kandi’s brilliant anniversary planning idea with Adam as their anniversary lands on Memorial Day this year! 💍✨ Planning a summer vacation? ☀️✈️...

⚖️❤️ What would your loved ones hold onto after you’re gone? Ep 31, Season 2 of Real Talk is LIVE! In this powerful episode of Real Talk, we sit down with Estate Attorney and Author Gwen Christeson as she introduces her heartfelt book,  Legacy Love Letters . Gwen shares how the idea for the book was inspired by one of her own clients while helping families prepare their estates, trusts, and final...

🎙️ Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett presents another episode of our special Sunday series, Getting to Know Amador County! 🇺🇸🏔️ This week, we had the privilege of sitting down with District 3 Supervisor Jeff Brown, the incumbent running for re-election. 👏 We talked about: 📍 Where Jeff is from 📍 His background and experience 📍 What he’s accomplished 📍 His plans for District 3 if re-elected We...

🎙️Today’s Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett is a special Mother’s Day episode featuring OUR MOMS! 💐❤️ This episode covers: • What it was like raising kids before cell phones ☎️ vs. today’s digital world 📱 • The difference between raising the 1st born vs. the 5th born 👶😂 • Funny parenting stories and real-life memories ❤️ • A tribute to moms everywhere for the sacrifices they make 🙏✨ • Kandi...

🎙️ Next episode of  Getting to Know Amador County ! 🏡 In this episode, we sit down with Brian Oneto, the current incumbent running for District 5 Supervisor in Amador County 🗳️ Hear directly from Brian about his experience in office, his priorities, and what he hopes to continue or improve for the community. 👀 Be sure to check out the companion interview! Our conversation with Jamie Lubenko was...

🎙️ Next episode of Getting to Know Amador County! 🏡In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Lubenko, who is running for District 5 Supervisor in Amador County. 🗳️ Get to know Jamie, her background, and what she hopes to bring to the community.👀 Stay tuned! We also interviewed Brian Oneto, the current incumbent, and that episode will be posted as well. This is your opportunity to:✨ Hear directly...

Tenant applicants can say WHAT… without proof?! 😳🎙️ If you’re a landlord or property manager, this is one you can’t afford to ignore. Kandi and Garrett break down what’s really happening in California and beyond—where tenant claims, legal loopholes, and lack of accountability are creating serious challenges for property owners. We get into: ✔️ Real situations happening right now ✔️ Why more landl...

You asked, we delivered 😏👇 “Cooked” = you’re DONE. Burnt. No coming back from it. Whether you messed up, got called out, or life just hit you sideways… yeah, you’re cooked. 🍳🔥 This week on  What the Z , we’re breaking down Gen Z slang one phrase at a time so you can stay in the know (or at least not get caught sounding… cooked 😅). 🎧 Tune in here and catch all the episodes:  https://linktr.ee...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED | Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett Our latest episode in the  Getting to Know Amador County  series is LIVE, and this week we’re sitting down with City of Plymouth City Manager, Cameron Begbie. Cameron is a local business owner, retired Navy, and someone who has truly stepped up to serve. What started as a temporary fill-in role turned into something much bigger… and...

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett – Episode 28 | Season 2 🎙️🔥 This one goes ALL over the place… and you’re going to love it 😂👇 🚔 Ever wondered what you  should actually do  when you see a cop while driving? We’re breaking it down—real talk, real reactions, no fluff. 💭 Then we get into DREAMS… and not the boring kind: 😳 Naked dreams… why do they happen?! 💔 Dreams whe...

Are “Coming Soon” listings actually helping sellers… or quietly limiting them? 👀🔥 Zillow. Redfin. Realtor.com. Homes.com. They ALL want your listing first… but let’s be real for a second… Is that actually a benefit to YOU… or to THEM? 🤔 These platforms are pushing “exclusive” and “preview” listings before homes ever hit the MLS. It sounds great on the surface—early exposure, more control, a str...

We’ve kicked off a brand new  Real Talk  series: Getting to Know Amador County—bringing you the who’s, what’s, and where’s of Amador County, CA. In Episode 3, we sit down with City of Jackson City Manager Carl Simpson for a closer look at the person behind the position—and the future of Jackson. In this conversation, we cover: • Carl’s background and how he made his way to Amador County • His role...