REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

🎙️ REAL TALK with Kandi & Garrett is back and bringing you TRUTH that every homeowner needs to hear!🏡 SCAM ALERT! There’s a shocking rise in title fraud — criminals are literally taking your name OFF your home title and putting THEIRS ON! 😱Most homeowners don’t find out until it’s too late. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself, your property, and your peace of mind!🐶 Plus, meet Izzy fro...

🎙️ Welcome to Latte Talk with Kandi & Garrett! ☕ Grab your favorite drink and join us each week as we dive into all things Amador County — from local events and community happenings to sports, real estate, and a little bit of that local  tea ! 🫖 Whether you're a longtime local or just love small-town stories,  Latte Talk  is your go-to spot for the latest buzz around the county. Stay informe...

Episode 3 of Season 2 of  REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett  is here — and it’s the  Halloween Edition!  🕸️ Get ready for  real fun, real talk, and real laughs : 😱 Watch how Garrett  pulls off the ultimate scare  on Kandi! 🎃 Discover the  surprising history behind Halloween 📱 Hear the results from last week’s “Airplane Mode or Not” debate 😂 And stay till the very end — you’ll  lose it  when y...

🎙️ New Latte Talk Episode Just Dropped! Because we talk a  latte ... 😉 This week we're featuring the  brand-new business on Main Street Jackson  — Laughton’s Deli on Main! 🥪✨ Family-owned, locally loved, and DELICIOUS — we tried the sandwiches, and trust us... they’re next-level 🔥 But that’s not all... 🎃 We also chat about what’s going on for Halloween, 🏡 sprinkle in a little bit of real...

🎙️ Episode 2 of Season 2 is LIVE! From 🐍 snakes to 📱 Life360 to ✈️ airplane mode… Kandi & Garrett are diving into all the wild things you didn’t know you needed to talk about — and trust us, you  do not want to miss this combo! 🔥 Tune in now to laugh, learn, and join the convo! 💬 Drop your answer to this week’s Weekly Wonder in the comments and help us finally settle the great airplane mod...

Real Talk. Real Heart. New Season. Let’s go. We’re kicking off Season 2 of REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett with special guest Realtor Kyle Vaith, who shares his journey into real estate and what it really takes to become a successful agent. We also take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and reflect on the meaning behind the Presidential Medal of Freedom — a true reminder of...

It’s hard to believe we’ve wrapped up our very first season of REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett! Episode 43 is extra special—it’s the finale of Season 1. 🚀 Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, reliving the good, the bad, and the downright funny moments from our first year as podcasters. 😂 It’s been an incredible journey, and we’ve learned so much along the way. 👉 Don’t miss Episode 43...

🎙️ REal Talk Episode 42 is LIVE! In this episode: 🚻 Garrett tells the raw truth about high school bathrooms—and why parents need to pay attention. 📸 Kandi reveals her new branding shoot at Candor Studios—for anyone ready to step up their game in business, personal branding, and beyond. This episode is packed with real stories, community insights, and practical inspiration you don’t want to miss....

Episode 41 marks the final chapter in our  “Getting to Know You”  series! This week we sit down with District 3 Supervisor Jeff Brown, who represents Pine Grove and Upcountry. Jeff’s story is nothing short of inspiring—from 21 years of military service to becoming an integral leader in Amador County. In this episode, he opens up about: His journey to Amador County What he’s most proud of as Superv...

Welcome back to Latte Talk with Kandi & Garrett! This week we’re sipping at Java Drive and chatting about our go-to drinks, community favorites, and YOUR suggestions for where we should head next. @javadrivejackson Tell us in the comments: Where should Latte Talk go for our next coffee stop? Don’t forget to like, and share! #LatteTalk #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #JavaDrive #CoffeeTalk #Amador...

🔥 Episode 40 of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett is here! 🔥 In this episode, we dive into the commercial real estate landscape in Amador County 🏢 — what’s coming, what’s going, and what’s for sale. Things are moving fast, and it’s exciting for our community! 🎙️ Garrett also gets real, opening up about his military journey and the powerful story behind what caused his young retirement. This is...

☕✨ Latte Talk is brewing in Sutter Creek! Join Kandi & Garrett at Sina’s Backroads Café, where real estate meets real conversation (and really good coffee). Whether it’s local market insight, community stories, or just a good laugh—you’ll want to pull up a chair for this one.📍 Filmed right in the heart of Sutter Creek💬 What’s your go-to coffee order? #LatteTalk #REALTalk #AmadorCountyLivin...

Episode 39 of  REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett  is LIVE TODAY! 🙌 Get ready for an incredible, tear-jerking story that will stay with you. 🐴✨ This episode features the rescue of a miniature horse and the local hero who took that precious animal from being close to death… all the way to becoming a horse show champion. 🏆❤️ This is a true feel-good story that shines a light on the heart and res...

Episode 38 of  REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett  is here — and this one is going to spark conversation. 🔥 In this episode, we dive into: ⚡ The controversial employee health benefits issue in the Amador County school district — and how it could impact staffing across the district. 📉 A  genuine picture of today’s housing market  with a clear call to action: BUY NOW before interest rates go up!...

SPECIAL EPISODE – Amador County Health Benefit Crisis On August 27th, we left the  intense  ACUSD school board meeting and immediately sat down to record this special Real Talk episode. This conversation is solely dedicated to one urgent issue: the health benefit crisis that district staff could soon be facing. If these changes move forward, the impact could be catastrophic for teachers, students,...

It’s finally here! Episode 37 of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett is chalked full of:✨ Community events happening right here in Amador County✨ The latest in the real estate market✨ AND a powerful call to action from Kandi about the property for sale across from Argonaut High School in Jackson 🏡You don’t want to miss this one! 🙌👉 Watch & Listen here:🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...

🎙🔥  EPISODE 36 IS NOW LIVE!  🔥🎙 You’ve been waiting for it… and it’s here! Episode 36 of  REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett  is PACKED with laughs, stories, and real estate insights you won’t want to miss! Here’s what we’re diving into this week: 🏠 The  public debacle  shaking things up between  Zillow  and real estate agencies right now 📚 Wrapping up summer & kicking off the school year...

This  much-anticipated  episode of  REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett  is PACKED with: 🔥  Part 2  of the dreaded tenant saga — yes, the one who wished Kandi would  die of a heart attack  😳 📺 A trip down memory lane to the days  before  you could pause live TV 🏡 A look at what the  real estate market  is doing right now 🎡 Our recap of the  Amador County Fair  & the  Derby … and so much mo...

Today on REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we had the honor of sitting down with District 5 Supervisor Brian Oneto, a lifelong Amador County resident and dedicated public servant of 18.5 years. Hear firsthand what it was like growing up on a ranch right here in Amador, and dive into his biggest concerns, proudest moments, and the behind-the-scenes of being a Supervisor in our county. This episod...

We had an absolute BLAST pre-viewing the Amador County Fair today on REal Talk with Kandi Thompson and Garrett Gray! From deep-fried everything to prize-winning livestock, this fair has it all — and we’re giving you a sneak peek before the gates even open! But wait… it wouldn’t be REal Talk without a little fun twist! We played our newest game: “Fair or Not Fair?” From real life to real estate to...

You do  NOT  want to miss this one — it's packed with big updates, surprising news, and of course, some real talk! 🎟️ DERBY TICKET WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Congrats to Chase Yochheim & Mike Garcia — enjoy the Derby, guys!! 📰 We’re also diving into: ⚖️ The Idaho Killer plea deal 💔 Saying goodbye to Ozzy, Hulk, and Fiji 🏫 Is the school district changing to a 7–9 & 10–12 grade model? What...

You’ve been waiting for it — and this one’s packed! In this episode, we’re diving into: ⛳️ The  purchase of the Ione Golf Course ⚖️ The  public censure of the Ione City Council 🔑 Kandi’s  many firsts  — her  first real estate transaction , her  first notary signing  (you won’t believe how that went!) 🏠 And introducing...  Kandi’s Rental Takes  – wild stories from the property management frontli...

This week’s episode is  loaded  with real life, real talk, and all the things you don’t want to miss: 🇺🇸  4th of July recaps 🌴  Our recent vacations — and the fun stories behind them 🌊  The devastating Texas floods and how it’s impacting families ⚖️  A small but meaningful win in the Corey Shearer case — the suspect will stand trial as an adult 🎟 PLUS: It’s the  FINAL WEEK  to enter our  Amador...

🚨🎙 We’re so excited to share the 3rd episode in our “Getting to Know Your Supervisor” series on REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett! This week, we sit down with District 4 Supervisor Logan Carnell — a true Amador County native with deep roots and a heart for this community. Logan is a business owner, pastor, ACUSD alum, husband, dad, and grandpa — and now, one of the key leaders helping guide the...

This week on REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we took things international and traveled to Norway! ✈️🏡We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with a Norwegian real estate agent from Larvik, Per Arne, and talk shop—comparing the similarities and differences between how real estate works in Norway vs. California. What’s the same? What’s totally different? 🤔From contracts to commissions, t...