The Indy

On this week's episode of The Indy , we break down the platforms of the five mayoral candidates running in contention against current Mayor Cathy Murillo as well as Santa Barbara Fish and Game Commission's debate over funding research on the red and white abalone off the Coal Oil Point Reserve coast. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this week's episode of The Indy , Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan breaks down what's to come this year for Arts & Lectures (@artsandlectures) performances, talks, holiday shows, and more. In recent news, the Santa Barbara County Unified School Board of Education (@sbunified) recently held a special meeting to discuss the new COVID-19 protocol mandating vaccination for all school emplo...

On this week's episode of The Indy , we discuss Burrito Week hosted by the Santa Barbara Independent from September 23-29 featuring 17 $7 burritos for 7 days from 16 different restaurants around Santa Barbara. We also unpack the recent 2021 Ohai Music Festival which celebrated young classic and contemporary musicians with special commentary from next year's Artistic Director. Show Notes: All music...

On this week's episode of The Indy , we dive into Tik Tok's algorithm with Dr. Jenna Drenten and how it has been helping small businesses gain visibility and reshaping the consumer market. CEO and Founder of Students for Eco-education and Agriculture (@seeag_org) Mary Maranville speaks with us about this year's Santa Barbara County Farm Day (@sbcountyfarmday). Show Notes: All music for this episod...

This week on The Indy , we speak with the UCSB Naked Shakes (@ucsbtheaterdance) on their return to live performance with Twelfth Night outdoors on the UCSB campus as well as the CEO of Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast (@plannedparenthood) and the co-chair of this year's book sale fundraiser. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this week's episode of The Indy, we sit down with Roger Durling (@sbfilmgeek), Executive Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (@officialsbiff) to discuss his new book titled Cinema in Flux and the inspiration for this reflective catalogue of film recommendations. Ethan Turpin (@3thanturpin) of the Burn Cycle Project (@burncycleproject) will also be discussing the immersive...

Celebrating The Indy's 20th episode, we are speaking with Olympic Gold Medalist for the US Women's Water Polo Team Paige Hauschild (@paigehauschild) on her time at the Tokyo Summer 2020 Olympic Games. We will also be discussing the cover story for this week's issue on the Wheelie Boys as well as local female owned and operated salsa business Sabor de Paulita (@sabordepaulita). Show Notes: All musi...

On this week's episode of The Indy , we discuss the cover story featuring an interview with Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) on her #VaccinatedandHorny stand-up tour premiering at the Santa Barbara Bowl. We also cover the new dining options at the Santa Barbara Polo Club (@santabarbarapoloclub) and their free admission Fridays. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this week's episode of The Indy , we discuss the recent renovation of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (@sbmuseart) as well as the origins and new layout of their vast collection. We will also be discussing this week's feature on facilities that are making strides to improve the physical and mental health of seniors and local elderly. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAna...

On this episode of The Indy , we discuss how Santa Barbara's annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta (@oldspanishdays) is bringing fun events and activities to historic downtown but is limited due to COVID precautions. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this week's episode of The Indy , the Grand Tajiguas' new anaerobic method for burning trash could help power SB County's waste facilities. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this week's episode of The Indy , we discuss the clemency appeal of Kevin Cooper, UCSB's (@ucsantabarbara) plans to build 'Dormzilla' for additional student housing, and Hidden City musician and producer Elliott Lanam's (@elliottlanam) new album. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This episode of The Indy features Elieen Horne discussing her new psychological non-fiction book The Devil You Know: Stories of Human Cruelty and Compassion. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This episode of The Indy features an oral history of a ‘90s Santa Barbara band called the Popsickos, a profile of experimental singer Amanda Gregory (@iamandagregory), and a report on the new season at the Music Academy of the West. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This week's episode features Ethan Stewart on surf artistry at the SB Maritime Museum, Indy Hops, and Charles Donelan on Das Rheingold at the Lobero Theater. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This week's episode of The Indy is a June recap featuring pieces by Charles Donelan and Celina Garcia from the Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Issue, accompanied by a special live reading by Vieja Valley School student Cameron DePaco, as well as Victor Bryant and John Zant discussing the Cunningham family cover story. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

On this episode of The Indy , Leslie Dinaberg talks about her features a part of the Homes & Gardens Issue and Hugh Ranson discusses his second installment about local rewilding efforts in Goleta. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This episode of The Indy features Charles Donelan on the Dalai Lama, Matt Kettmann on vineyard workers, and Delaney Smith on mandatory vaccines in colleges. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This episode of The Indy features Delaney Smith on the SBCC Promise program, Tyler Hayden following the case of a panga boat drug bust at Arroyo Burro Beach, and Charles Donelan talking with Claudia Borfiga and Adriana Arriaga, the artists responsible for the mural “ Nurture our Mother” at the Paseo Nuevo. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

In this week's episode of The Indy, we hear about upcoming summer camps happening in Santa Barbara, the Comer family’s hit salsa, and the debate of including grocery workers in hero pay. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

In this week's episode of The Indy , Matt Kettman talks about eight new environmental leaders in the Santa Barbara region, Tyler Hayden discusses two instances of questionable police violence, and two student activists share details about an ongoing Project 9 campaign. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

In this week's episode of The Indy , Senior Editor Tyler Hayden discusses the digital health network that was created nine years ago at a kitchen table on Voluntario Street and is now worth more than $1 billion. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This week's episode of The Indy features Nick Welsh’s cover story on the regional director of the NAACP, Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt who has been promoting vaccinations among people of color, and the city council debates raising the skyline. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This week's episode of The Indy features arts editor Charles Donelan talking about interviewing Carey Mulligan and Vanessa Kirby, and Charles and Molly comparing notes on some of the films being honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Show Notes: All music for this episode written by Molly McAnany.

This week’s episode of The Indy features Charles Donelan discussing his 'behind the cover story' interview with Michael J. Fox, his new book, and preparations for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.