The Real Talk Podcast

Wendy Garay is a Bakersfield City School District Teacher and LGBTQ+ Student Resource Support Provider for BCSD. Wendy holds the distinction of being the first to author and help establish LGBTQ+ Resource Support for BCSD. Yes, Wendy did that! This is her third visit to Real Talk and it's always an honor to catch up! And it's not all serious talk, Wendy is just an all-around great human be...

Shontice Marie  is a singer-songwriter from Bakersfield, CA. Her name and voice may sound familiar to Kern County/Central Valley music fans during her stint as lead vocalist of popular Cali reggae roots band, Hayesfield, who made a name for themselves during the mid aughts, performing and releasing original music. During this time, I also met and established a friendship with the group, featuring...

In memory of Brother Marquis of hip-hop rap legends, 2 Live Crew who passed away on June 4, 2024 at the age of 58. Do you remember the 1990 2 Live Crew Obscenity Trial? It had a lasting affect on the future of hip-hop. We'll give you a quick history lesson and drop a 2 Live Crew classic! Respect. Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on ⁠ FIRE 103.9FM ⁠ (Radio & Streaming...

Lauren Marty is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art . In this episode, we'll get a preview of the museum's 2024 Summer Exhibitions on display now through Sept. 7, 2024 ! Visit: BMOA.ORG . Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM (Radio & Streaming in the App Store) in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram...

This week in Real Talk - E News: Lightning In a Bottle 2024 festival wrap-up, A preview of "3 Days in Space" music fest at The Empty Space, music by Modern Wives , Cesareo rates his favorite movie concession snacks, a review of "Furiosa" and much more ramblings from both of us! You love it! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown entertainment column bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Califo...

Willy Tea Taylor  is a singer songwriter from Oakdale, California. Currently on the road back by with his talented and loyal band of compadres, The Fellership, Willy's music is a mix of classic country and laid back, sunny Central Valley heart and soul. Make sure to catch him live at a venue or honkytonk near you!  Official Website: https://willyteataylor.com/  - Episode includes the song, &qu...

Katie Scaffidi Knudson  is back for a fun, freestyle conversation about her personal history as the member of a talented, well established musical family (her grandmother is jazz guitar legend, Mary Osborne,) to carving her own path as a successful vocalist, performer and music educator. During the episode you'll also hear some live recordings with Katie and pianist John Calanchini, our fandom...

It's Memorial Weekend and that means, DON'T SAY "Happy Memorial Day!" Cesareo Garasa is back to catch up on everything from Memorial Day Weekend events, Basque culture, what we're watching on streaming, the big Lightning In a Bottle Festival returns to Buena Vista Lake, racists losing their minds over country music being sung in...wait for it...SPANISH?! Plus, we'll be sh...

A preview of the  50th annual Kern County Basque Festival (Besta!)  with guest  Steve Gamboa , director of the Institute for Basque Studies at CSUB, Interim Associate Dean, School of Arts & Humanities, at CSUB   and a member of the Board of Directors, Kern County Basque Club. If you've never attended, here's your chance to celebrate and experience Basque culture with food, dancing, mus...

Nate Parrish  is a singer-songwriter and guitarist currently based out of Bakersfield, CA. Originally from Stockton, CA, his travels have taken him up and down the central valley playing music, as well as ministering alongside his wife Rachel (also an accomplished musician) to those eager to hear the good word. In this episode, you'll hear about Nate's early life, the power of punk rock, f...

Event Preview: The Aztec Image Car Show, Sunday May 19th, 2024, 11am-5pm, Kern County Fairgrounds. CLICK FOR INFO! - Episode contains the song "Calendars" by D-Loc. As heard on Real Talk on FIRE 103.9FM. Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠...

Taking a moment to say Happy Mother's Day to my Mom, Socorro, and all the Mom's out there. We Love and Appreciate You! Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (formerly Twitter) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Community news and talk you can use with ho...

Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns to breakdown our Top-3 Mother's Day films and songs. Why does motherhood inspire everything from warm, fuzzy films to horror films? Listen to find out these things and more! Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikT...

Gabriel Adame is the Executive Director of Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (Y2L) . In this episode, Gabriel shares information about Y2L's partnership with Kern High School District (KHSD) for an exclusive event tailored for parents in the ELL (English Language Learners) program of KHSD on  May 18th and June 1st, 2024 . This conference , while not open to the public, aims to provide essen...

Venessa Marie  is a singer-songwriter from Bakersfield, California whose talents have entertained audiences of all ages throughout Kern County. She's got an authentic, soulful and rootsy vocal style with lyrics to match in her original compositions. Her musical evolution includes the classic rock and pop punk soundtrack of her upbringing, mixed with uplifting sounds of worship music, and a rec...

This week, Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to discuss Cinco de Mayo in all its mixed up marketing glory, the Best of Kern 2024 readers poll results, Top 3 Chicano films to watch on Cinco de Mayo and and much more! Check out Cesareo's "Lowdown" column every other Thursday at ⁠ Bakersfield.com ⁠ . Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Kern...

Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the Los Angeles Times . During his latest Real Talk visit, Gustavo gives us the historical truth about Cinco de Mayo aka "The Battle of Puebla, 1862" aka May 5th! What really happened? When and why did it become a day of reckless gluttony and drunkenness in America rivaled only by St. Pat...

This week, Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to discuss the latest 'found footage' horror flick, "Late Night with The Devil," plus we discuss No Doubt's return to Coachella, Bakersfield's festival season and lack of lack of oversight when it comes to community tastes by local promoters. All that and much more! Check out Cesareo's "Lowdown" column eve...

Holly Arnold is the Executive Director at Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. She'll be sharing info on a FREE family concert and resource fair happening Sunday, April 28 at Cesar Chavez High School campus in Delano, CA. Info can be found here: https://www.bsonow.org/delano . Bring the whole family out and enjoy this amazing community event! Please share! Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sun...

Greg Mack  (The Mack Attack) is a legendary radio personality and music Program Director (PD) known for his contributions to the development of West Coast hip-hop and the popularization of the genre through his radio show,  The Greg Mack Show , which first aired on iconic Los Angeles radio station, 1580 KDAY AM during the 1980's. He is also credited with being one of the first D.J.s to play an...

This week we discuss our "Top 3 Stoner Films" to celebrate 420 with, plus a preview of Punk Rock Karaoke at The Well, and movies reviews of "Civil War", "Monkey Man", and "The First Omen". Check out Cesareo Garasa's bi-weekly column "The Lowdown" online at ⁠ Bakersfield.com ⁠ and in the pages of The Bakersfield Californian. Catch Real Talk Frid...

Guest: Maritza Jimenez, Community Engagement, Kern Family Health Care and Board Member, Links For Life . The 31st Annual Sharyn Woods Memorial PRO AM Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Seven Oaks Country Club! Register Today at: www.linksforlife.org/linksevents - Please Support This Event and Cause! Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM in Ke...

Event Preview with Guest: Lauren Marty, Marketing & Communications Manager, Bakersfield Museum of Art!   The Bakersfield Museum of Art will hold its annual spring fundraiser ARTMIX: an Upscale Night at the Museum on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. At ARTMIX, guests will enjoy a night of curated food and libations, an art sale and silent auction, artist appearances, live DJs, and mo...

This week we discuss surviving the (partial) solar eclipse, Bitcoin mining, a review of the Social Distortion/Bad Religion concert in Bakersfield on April 9, a Cinco de Mayo show alert and intense random musings. Check out Cesareo Garasa's bi-weekly column "The Lowdown" online at Bakersfield.com and in the pages of The Bakersfield Californian.

HE'S BACK! Leeroy Villa is one of the hottest reggaeton artists on the the rise! Hailing from Miami, Florida via Barranquilla, Colombia (also the birthplace of Shakira), he's been hitting the club circuit with a string of hit singles. His work ethic and youthful energy are only matched by his humble attitude about life. Get to know Leeroy Villa and get his music now at Leeroyvilla.net . Ep...