The Real Talk Podcast

Noelia Citialin is a Psychiatric Nursing Professor at Bakersfield College. Valentine's Day is coming up and so are the chances for romantic hook-ups and maybe steamy romance, or is it the other way around? In any case, Prof. Citialin offers up expert advice on how to make the best decisions during and around V-Day. DID YOU KNOW the Top-3 STD's in Kern County are: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and...

Brandon “Griot B” Brown has been an educator of minds for over a decade. Prior to founding SchoolYard Rap , he was a founding school leader in Richmond, California. He built a strong school culture, boasted the lowest suspension rate in his district, and helped the school receive Top Bay Area Public Schools designation. He began his career as a public school teacher in South Los Angeles and Inglew...

Monty Byrom is a best-selling rock, blues and country guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer from Bakersfield via Corpus Christi, Texas. He fronted the rock band Billy Satellite and wrote hit songs for Eddie Money, David Lee Roth, contributed studio instrumentation to Notorious B.I.G. and many more. Later while leading the "soul country" band Big House, Byrom made a significant contr...

Manny Flores is a successful content creator, videographer and the founder of Barz on Wheels - the first ever freestyling show on wheels! Original aired 1-27-23. mannyfloresfilms.com 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

Robert Peterson is the host of Notorious Bakersfield , a podcast that steps back in time to look at some of Bakersfield's most notorious crimes, events and characters that have impacted this Central California Valley community. Original aired 10-28-22. 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

Patrick Jackson, president of the Bakersfield chapter of the NAACP stops by Real Talk to comment on the controversy and subsequent protest by he and other attendees during the Bakersfield MLK Day Breakfast when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was presented with an honor on what was to be a day to honor Dr. King's work and legacy. Original aired 1-20-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to...

Oscar Villela, owner of Victory Boxing Gym in Bakersfield shares his inspiring personal story and how the sport of boxing has made a positive impact in his life and in the community. Recommended! Original aired 1-6-23. 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

Celebrity Astrologist Seer Mari - @IllestDivinity on Instagram joined Real Talk to give us a forecast for 2023 and shared her story of how she discovered her psychic gifts during her youth. Originally aired on 1-6-23. 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

Raffles van Exel, CEO of Raffles Entertainment, LLC, is a highly respected entertainment consultant / Producer whose worked some of the world's most acclaimed executives and celebrities including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Clinton, Flavor Flav just to name a few. His latest project “Why Oh Why,” released in Oct. 2022, by the “Artists for Global Unity,” is a collaborative multi-na...

In-house Mexican food critic "Mr. Bunny" stops by the Real Talk studio to offer his no-filter critique of a recent local media poll listing the "Best Burritos in Kern County". Originally aired 4-8-22. 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

Special MLK Day tribute with guests Traco Matthews, Chief Health Equity Officer at Kern Health Systems, and KeKe West, spoken word artist from Poetic Passion in Bakersfield. Both shared some personal history and insight about Dr. King's lasting message and how we can keep his Dream alive. Plus KeKe West blazes on the mic! Originally aired on 1-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to...

Multi-platinum hitmaker Ty Dolla Sign stops by to check in with Real Talk and promote his latest single. Originally aired on 10-27-22. 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  

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