The Real Talk Podcast

Saturday, January 6th is the 3rd anniversary of the Capitol riot. Where were you when the violence broke out? Originally aired 1-5-24 during Real Talk's 'Word On The Block' segment. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FORGE1039.COM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Host:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Munoz ⁠

Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist and author for the Los Angeles Times. Prior to his arrival at The Times, he was the Editor In Chief for the OC Weekly. His popular "Ask a Mexican" column helped put him in the spotlight and the hot seat with fans and critics alike across the nation. Real Talk host Matt Munoz have a long overdue interview to talk about Arellano's wild life in media. O...

Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa is back and healthy for the first show of 2024. For this E News, Cesareo and Real Talk host Matt Munoz go deep into thoughts on the state of entertainment options in Bakersfield (and its lack of) heading into the new year! It's a serious chismefest! Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at ⁠⁠ Bakersfield.com ⁠⁠ . Origina...

Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa joins the show by cell because he's sick (again); however, that doesn't stop him from giving us chili dog rating reviews for the films, "Ferrari", and "Iron Claw". Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at ⁠ Bakersfield.com ⁠ . Originally aired 12-29-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 1...

Wilfredo Cruz Jr. is the Energy Program Administrator at Community Action Partnership of Kern - also known as CAPK. Meet this hard-working young professional whose profile in the community continues to grow. He's also a proud Boricua with an inspiring life story. For more information about CAPK, visit: capk.org . Originally aired on 12-15-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST...

Guest: Steve Sanders is the Chief Executive at Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Secretary / Treasure at California Living Museum (CALM).  This year's HolidayLights runs from November 25 - December 30th! Visit:  CALMZOO.ORG  to get your advanced tickets and support this amazing local zoo that helps save endangered species while offering the community a chance to learn about our animal...

Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns after a nasty cold for E News! This week we talk about his picks for unofficial Christmas films (mostly 80s stuff,) what it all means, the dangers of biting your dirty finger nails, and more! Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com . Originally aired 12-5-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am t...

Robert Peterson  is the host of the Notorious Bakersfield podcast and book! We'll be catching up with Robert's latest adventures, his experiences since launching his (not just) true crime podcast in 2021, public and national reaction and now becoming a published author! Fun episode! Check out all things Notorious Bakersfield at:  notoriousbakersfield.com/ - Originally aired 12-8-23 Catch R...

Itze Garcia is a singer songwriter and performer from Bakersfield, CA. A familiar voice and figure both on social media and in the community, Itze is an aspiring young talent who's commitment to the craft shines through her work onstage and in the studio. Her latest single, "Burn" is a new creative direction and you can hear it on this episode along with her debut single - the reggae...

Louie Moran is the founder and president of OGz Car Club in Bakersfield, CA. The CC will be co-hosting the 3rd Annual Jamison Center Wishlist Collection Event on Dec. 3, 2023 at the Food Maxx parking lot, 6465 Niles St., Bakersfield, CA. Time: 12-3pm. Proceeds benefit the Jamison Children's Center - a 24Hr. temporary shelter facility for kids and teens operated by the Human Services Dept. of K...

Real Talk regular Cesareo Garasa returns for brief post-Turkey recap, plus a look at his Lowdown this week in The Bakesfield Californian featuring singer Itze Garcia, the passing of Bakersfield comedian Eric Seifert, and a review of the new Ridley Scott epic, "Napoleon". Cesareo's Lowdown can be read bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 12...

Roddy Radiation is the guitarist of UK music legends The Specials. From the late 70s to the mid-80s, The Specials were part of the Two Tone music movement in Coventry, England. The music combined the sounds of Jamaican reggae, ska and British punk to create a "dance craze" all over England. That popularity would eventually reach the US in the MTV 80s and help spawn bands such as No Doubt...

Gabriel Adame is the Executive Director of Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation. We'll be catching up with the latest happenings - including their big Bingo fundraiser on Monday, November 20th, 2023 (7-9PM) at Temblor Brewing Co. in Bakersfield. Y outh 2 Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the next generation of Kern County students have the opp...

Real Talk regular, Cesareo Garasa (The Bakersfield Californian), stops by for a pre-Thanksgiving event Lowdown. Movies, music, events! Don't forget to check out his columns at Bakersfield.com . Originally aired 11-17-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on  ⁠⁠⁠ FORGE1039.COM ⁠⁠⁠ . Host:  ⁠⁠⁠ Matt Munoz

Interviews with artists (click names to visit their websites) Kacy Jung , Bryan Ida , Kieu Tran and Jun Yang about their lives and artworks currently on display as part of Bakersfield Museum of Art's fall exhibition - on display now through January 6th. For more information, visit: https://www.bmoa.org/current Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, C...

Real Talk regular, musician and entertainment columnist (and critic) Cesareo Garasa stopped by to talk about the film, "Radical," the upcoming Bakersfield Comic-Con and the FLICS screening of Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" at The Historic Fox Theater. Enjoy! Originally aired 11-10-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA)...

It's RODEO TIME with members of the Bakersfield College Rodeo Team: Marlyn Alcala (Team President), Jesus Renteria (Team Member), and Andrea Prise (Head Coach). Get a preview of the big Veterans Day Rodeo - Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Kern County Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1142 S. P. St, Bksfld. CA. Information available at: supportbc.org/upcomingevents/ Also airing on Real Talk show 11-10...

Diego Monterrubio is an award-winning artist and educator from the Central Valley whose life travels and journey as an artist is as remarkable as his colorful works. Born in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, his family immigrated as farmworkers to California to plant their roots. Diego shares his earliest memories from watching his grandfather who worked as an artist for Coca-Cola in Mexico, to bei...

Cesareo Garasa stops by for chat about Halloween and his latest movie review of "Killers of The Flower Moon." Originally aired 10-27-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on  ⁠ FORGE1039.COM ⁠ . Host:  ⁠ Matt Munoz

Leeroy Villa is one of reggaeton's most promising new stars! Get to know this promising artist, producer and songwriter. Originally from Colombia he now resides in Florida and on the road promoting his latest single, "Que Guay" coast to coast. Hear the single and catch Leeroy Villa live at La Movida nightclub in Bakersfield, CA. LEEROY VILLA OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM Catch Real Talk, every...

Event Preview! The 25th Annual Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival returns to The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. in Bakersfield, CA on Oct. 21-22, 2023. Lauren Marty, Director of Marketing at Bakersfield Museum of Art, stops by Bakotunes for a look at this year's fest! Art, music, culture, education! Info & Schedule:  https://www.viaartebakersfield.com/schedule  /  https://www.bmoa.org/...

"After starting an Instagram account last year, Delilah Madriaga Mascarinas engaged in conversations with numerous men who claimed to be in the military, receiving eight proposals, according to her statement contained in Delano police reports...." But wait, there's more! Listen for the full story, as heard on Real Talk! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10...

This week in Real Talk E News: It's Friday The 13th! Bakersfield Californian columnist Cesareo Garasa stop by on his birthday to give the us the latest local entertainment news pulled from his bi-weekly column The Lowdown ! PLUS - A scary movie review of the new "The Exorcist: Believer". Happy Birthday Cesareo! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12p...

It's Homecoming Week at Bakersfield College! Guests: Courtney Carter and Alyssa Cross from the BC Foundation and Alumni Association stop by Real Talk for a preview of the annual Renegade Promenade Alumni BBQ happening Oct. 21st on the BC campus! Get your tickets now - CLICK ME ! Go Gades! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern Coun...

Lauren Marty, Marketing and Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art stops by Real Talk for a preview of the Fall 2023 exhibitions now on display through January, 2024. Visit bmoa.org or call (66) 323-7219 for more information. Follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram @thebmoa and on X / Twitter and YouTube @bmoa . Originally aired on 10-6-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am...