Calyn Whedbee
Turn Left at the Cactus
Listen in as we chat with residents of the San Felipe, Baja, Mexico area about why they came here, why they stay (or, return as snowbirds), and things which they feel should be better known about our area. Their recommendations range from interesting places, people, or objects to stories, experiences, or ideas. In the process, we also get to know a little bit more about local businesses, organizations, noteworthy events, and some useful and useless information. Please subscribe and follow us on Face Book. Email us: cactusleft@gmail.com. Apoyo con cerveza: https://ko-fi.com/turnleftatthecactus
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Calyn Whedbee
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Oct 6, 2026
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Episodes
Detrás del Rosa: 20 Años de Esperanza 06.10.2026 28:23
Season 5 Episodio 128 En este episodio de Turn Left at the Cactus, nos reunimos con Donna, sobreviviente de cáncer y colaboradora del centro; Shannon, organizadora del evento y defensora de la comunidad; y Elizabeth, enfermera profesional del Centro Oncológico de San Felipe. Lo que comenzó hace 20 años como un pequeño proyecto de recaudación de fondos se ha convertido en un centro integral de dete...
Behind the Pink: 20 Years of Hope 06.10.2026 53:45
Show Notes: S5 EP 127: San Felipe Cancer Center & Pink Dinner 2026 Guests: Donna (Cancer Survivor & Center Supporter), Shannon (EventOrganizer & Advocate), and Elizabeth (Licensed Center Nurse) Episode Overview & Summary In this episode of *Turn Left at the Cactus*, the hosts sit down with Donna,Shannon, and Elizabeth from the San Felipe Oncology Detection and Support Center (Cent...
Baja, Alitas y Nuevos Comienzos: La Historia del Wing Shack 13.09.2026 23:28
NOTAS DEL SHOW : En este episodio conoceremos un poco de la historia de Jen y Derik Shinton, una pareja que dejó atrás sus vidas profesionales en Estados Unidos para comenzar una nueva aventura en San Felipe, México, donde abrieron su restaurante, Wing Shack. La entrevista completa está en inglés, pero para nuestros seguidores de habla hispana hemos incluido este resumen en español para que puedan...
What the Hell are We Doing? Derek and Jen Reveal All 12.09.2026 1:07:58
Show Notes From a First Date to a Chicken Shack What happens when a mechanic retires young, gets restless, buys a tiny food trailer, and discovers that he has absolutely no idea how to run a restaurant? Apparently... You open The Wing Shack. In this episode of Turn Left at the Cactus, Cal and Wigs sit down with Jennifer and Derik Shinton, the couple behind one of San Felipe's favorite places f...
S5 EP 124 A Little Musing from Cal 31.08.2026 8:46
. Dear San Felipe, This one is a little different. There’s no new business to tell you about. No upcoming event. No change around town that you need to know about. Just a thought that’s been sitting with me lately. We talk about getting older as though it means something is being lost. We call ourselves old, older, retired, elderly—as if those words somehow tell the whole story. But think about wh...
S5 EP123Espanol: Sunrunner → San Felipe Express 30.08.2026 7:29
Fork in the Road: Sunrunner → San Felipe Express Ha habido mucha conversación y también muchas preguntas sobre la transición de Sunrunner a San Felipe Express. En este episodio especial de Fork in the Road, Cal y Wigs comparten un resumen en español de la entrevista que realizaron con Jon y Daisy de San Felipe Express. La entrevista original fue en inglés, y en este episodio presentamos en español...
S5 EP 123 Sunrunner Becomes San Felipe Express 29.08.2026 26:05
Fork in the Road: Sunrunner Becomes San Felipe Express: An Interview with Jon and Daisy Rinaldi There’s been a lot of conversation—and quite a few questions—about the transition from Sunrunner to San Felipe Express. In this Fork in the Road episode, Cal and Wigs sit down with Jon and Daisy of San Felipe Express to talk about the transition and what it means for customers. You’ll hear how Jon and D...
S5 Ep 122 Sunrunner Mail: What’s Changing—and What Comes Next? 15.08.2026 23:01
Show NOTES: Sunrunner Mail: What’s Changing—and What Comes Next If you’re a Sunrunner Mail customer, you’ve probably heard that some changes are coming. And when it involves something as important as your mail and packages, it’s natural to have questions. In this episode of *Turn Left at the Cactus*, Cal and Wigs sit down with **Jenn and Shawn Gumenberg from Sunrunner Mail** to talk about the comp...
INTRODUCING: TURN LEFT AT THE CACTUS 08.08.2026 1:44
Discover San Felipe with Turn Left at the Cactus Podcast! Looking for a fresh, insider’s take on San Felipe, Baja, México? Tune into Turn Left at the Cactus, the region’s frst and only podcast! Co-hosted by Cal Whedbee, Linda Wiggins,and Tricia Sikes this retiree's "we'll get it out as often as we can" podcast is your go-to for: • Engaging interviews with local residents and comm...
S5 EP121S:Bifurcacion en el Camino--Lo Más Amable Que Puedes Hacer por un Coyote 21.07.2026 10:36
Notas del Episodio (Show Notes) Viviendo con Coyotes: Lo Más Amable Que Puedes Hacer es Asegurarte de Que Nunca Les Agrades Los coyotes forman parte de la vida en San Felipe. Ya sea que vivas en El Dorado Ranch, Pete's Camp, Campo Ocotillo, La Ventana del Mar o en cualquier otra comunidad de la zona, es muy probable que ya hayas visto uno... o que pronto lo hagas. En este episodio de Forks in...
S5 EP120: Fork in the Road-Coyotes (cont.) The kindest thing you can do for a coyote... 20.07.2026 10:36
Show Notes Coyotes are part of life in San Felipe. Whether you live in El Dorado Ranch, Pete's Camp, Campo Ocotillo, La Ventana del Mar, or anywhere along the coast, chances are you've seen one—or eventually will. In this episode of Forks in the Road, Cal explores one of the questions listeners ask most often: "What should I do if I see a coyote?" The answer may surprise you. Wil...
S5 EP 119: El Doctor de los Árboles de San Felipe: Lo que Tus Árboles Quieren Decirte: Resumen en Espanol 01.07.2026 20:28
El Doctor de losÁrboles de San Felipe/Gary McCunn: Lo que Tus Árboles Quieren Decirte (Un resumen en espanol de la entrevista con Gary McCunn grabado originalmente en ingles) SHOW NOTES: ¿Sabías que uno de los mitos más comunes sobre los mezquites es completamente falso? En este episodio de Turn Left at the Cactus, presentamos un resumen de la conversacion que Cal y Linda tuvieron con Gary McCunn,...
S5 EP 118: Your Trees Are Trying to Tell You Something-Gary McCunn/A Fork in the Road 01.07.2026 47:52
SHOW NOTES: The Tree Doctor of San Felipe: What Your Trees Wish You Knew If you've ever wondered why one tree thrives while another struggles—or whether your mesquite really needs water—this episode is for you. This week we're joined by local certified arborist Gary McCunn, who shares decades of experience caring for thousands of trees throughout California, Arizona, and now San Felipe. Ga...
S5 EP117: Turn Left at the Cactus – Fork in the Road Episodio 116: Geocaching, Perros Callejeros Mexicanos y Encontrando la Aventura con Julie Jansen 23.06.2026 30:31
Esta fuente es un resumen de una entrevista del podcast Turn Left at the Cactus con Julie Jansen, una residente de San Felipe que comparte su historia de vida y sus diversas pasiones. Julie relata cómo terminó mudándose a México tras una visita casual a un mercado de pulgas y describe su compromiso con la comunidad a través de la literatura infantil. Es autora de un libro ilustrado inspirado en lo...
S5 EP116 Fork in the Road: Hidden Treasures and Mexican Street Dogs-Meet Julie Jansen 22.06.2026 45:55
:Show Notes Turn Left at the Cactus – Fork in the Road Episode 116: Geocaching, a Mexican Street Dogs, and Finding Adventure with Julie Jansen What do hidden treasures, stray dogs from Mexico, and a lifelong love of adventure have in common? This week on Fork in the Road, we sit down with Julie Jansen, author, geocacher, animal lover, and storyteller. Julie shares the heartwarming story behind her...
S5 EP 115: Bifurcacion en el camino: El gusano barrenador 13.06.2026 13:22
Notas del show: El gusano barrenador:verdades sobre una amenaza persistente Esta transcripción de unpódcast analiza el resurgimiento del gusano barrenador en regiones deCentroamérica y México, aclarando que no es un gusano real, sino la faselarvaria de una mosca . A diferencia de otros insectos, este parásito sealimenta exclusivamente de tejido vivo , lo que representa un peligrosignificativo para...
S5 EP114: Fork in the Road: Understanding the Screwworm Situation 12.06.2026 10:51
**Turn Left at the Cactus – Fork in the Road** **Episode: New World Screwworm – What Baja Residents Need to Know** The New World Screwworm is back in the headlines, and with reports spreading across Mexico, many Baja residents are wondering what it means for their pets, livestock, wildlife, and daily life. In this Fork in the Road segment, we separate fact from rumor and take a practical look at w...
S5 EP 113: (Spanish)Fork in the Road: Voce del Desierto 04.06.2026 2:31
Notas sobre el programa:Este texto breve en espanol presentamos una exploración sobre el coyote de Baja California, describiéndolo como uno de los sobrevivientes más inteligentes y malentendidos del ecosistema desértico. El autor destaca la asombrosa capacidad de adaptación de esta especie, la cual puede cazar en el desierto o buscar alimento en las costas del Mar de Cortés con la misma eficacia....
S5.EP112: Fork in the Road: The Voice in the Desert 04.06.2026 16:11
Coyotes are among the most misunderstood—and most adaptable—animals in Baja California. In this episode of *Fork in the Road*, we take a closer look at the coyote's role in the desert ecosystem, why encounters with humans are becoming more common, and what expats and visitors should know about living alongside these intelligent canines. Far from the cartoon villain of popular culture, the Baja...
S4 Ep111: This Show Isn’t What We Thought It Would Be 21.05.2026 11:15
Season 5 begins with a look back at how Turn Left at the Cactus evolved from a single microphone and a simple idea into one of San Felipe’s most recognizable community podcasts. In this special solo episode, Cal Whedbee reflects on the early days of rough audio, unforgettable guests, studio growing pains, co-host collaborations, and the stories that helped shape the show over the last four years....
S4 EP110: Guía Consular-- Protocolos de Fallecimiento para Estadounidenses en México 01.05.2026 14:16
S4 EP110: Guía Consular-- Protocolos de Fallecimiento para Estadounidenses en México Notas del Episodio: Este recurso informativo detalla los procedimientos esenciales que los ciudadanos estadounidenses deben seguir en caso de fallecimiento en México, basándose en una presentación del Consulado General en Tijuana. Calyn y Linda (Wigs) explican en el episodio en ingles que la función principal del...
S4 EP109: Fork in the Road-- Before it’s too Late—Know What to Do 01.05.2026 6:47
S4 EP109: Before it’s too Late—Know What to Do Cal and Wigs attended a recent meeting in April at the EDR Pavillion with officers from the United States Consulate. The meeting was centered around the essential legal and practical steps for Americans who pass away while living in Mexico. In this episode, Cal and Wigs highlight the role of the US Consulate, which assists families in navigating forei...
S4 EP 108: Ginetes y una Cocina de Chile 28.04.2026 7:50
Notas del Episodio: En este episodio del pódcast Turn Left at the Cactus (Gira a la Isquierda en el Cactu, los anfitriones Cal y Wigs relatan su experiencia reciente en San Felipe, donde coincidieron con dos eventos locales significativos. Primero, describen su asistencia a un concurso de cocina de chili organizado para recaudar fondos en beneficio de un refugio de perros local-San Felipe Dog Resc...
S4 EP 107: Fork in the Road--Cabalgatas and Chili Cookoffs 28.04.2026 12:53
A Fork in the Road Show Notes: Cal and Wigs discuss recent cultural and community activities in San Felipe. They highlight a chili cookoff fundraiser held for the San Felipe Dog Rescue and emphasize the urgent need for donations and dog food to support the area's animal shelters and individuals rescuing dogs (and, cats) in San Felipe. The conversation then shifts to a "Fork in the Road&qu...
S4 EP106: Crónicas y Agenda del Desierto Para Abril y Mayo 2026 18.04.2026 3:29
Crónicas y Agenda del Desierto 18 de abril, 2026 Este episodio del pódcast Cactus Connection ofrece un resumen breve de eventos comunitarios y sociales en San Felipe para los meses de abril y mayo. Los locutores anuncian diversas actividades que incluyen un torneo de voleibol en la playa, un concurso de chili con fines caritativos y un festival de danza local. También destacan servicios esenciales...
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