Best Handmade Network Podcasts (2025)

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Poets from SLO County celebrate National Poetry Month, Immigrant winemakers on their journey from "cellar rats" to entrepreneurs, and seeing the world through the SLO International Film Festival 58:21

7d ago58:21

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April is National Poetry Month, and we invited Caleb Nichols, the Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo County, to gather local poets from the region to do a poetry reading session at our studio. Caleb hosts the segment. Mira Honeycutt, host of Wine Country, speaks to winemakers Edgar Torres and Enrique Torres about their journey to making Spanish wines…

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Conversations with vets, spicy mare, and Marina interviews Vanden! 54:34

9d ago54:34

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Send us a text In Episode 9 of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, hosts Marina and Vanden discuss the ongoing activities and challenges at their ranch. They cover topics like the end of heifer calving, tagging, and vaccinations, as well as the use of horses for sorting cattle. They talk about a recent vet meeting focused on improvin…

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Ira Glass on storytelling and documenting our times, making handmade caramels with entrepreneur Erin Holden, and a nonprofit's fundraiser to boost school band programs 59:09

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Marisa Waddell, KCBX Program Director, is in conversation with Ira Glass, the creator, producer, and host of This American Life. Ira is touring with a show called An Evening With Ira Glass, Seven Things I’ve Learned, and he’s coming to the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center on April 5th at 8 pm. Here, he shares his thoughts about what makes a g…

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Monarch butterflies and why their survival is key, Mothers for Peace on advocating for Diablo Canyon's closure, the Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network and a brief history of birthright citizenship ... 57:48

19d ago57:48

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KCBX Programming Intern Sam Doyle-Jacobson's interview with Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California State Parks Foundation, where he discusses the decline in monarch butterfly populations and why their survival is key. Linda Seeley and Jane Swanson, board members of San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, speak with KCBX's Meher Ali about thei…

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Loose screws, interviews, and living the dream! 47:32

21d ago47:32

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Send us a text Interviewing Marina: Ranch Life and Personal Anecdotes In this episode of the Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls podcast, Vanden and Marina try something new with Vanden interviewing Marina to help listeners get to know her better. They discuss ranch updates, including calf tagging and heifer calving, as well as the struggles and be…

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Following Harry Belafonte in Santa Barbara, Wine for Paws weekend and a wine memoir about working the 1995 crush on California's Central Coast 58:56

27d ago58:56

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Susanne Rostock, director of “Following Harry,” a documentary about the life of singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, speaks with KCSB reporter Kelly Darroch about her lifelong friendship with Belafonte. The documentary was featured at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Then, for Peace, Love and Pets, Robin Coleman of Wood…

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Good news and bad news. 30:45

30d ago30:45

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Send us a text A Week of Sales, Celebrations, and Challenges at Gaaskjolen Ranch In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, Vanden and Marina provide an insightful recap of the latest events at Gaaskjolen Ranch. They begin by celebrating Vanden’s father's 78th birthday with a low-key family dinner and the traditional task …

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Vintners carrying the Paso Cab flag, nurturing youth learning through the loop of music and how Dignity Health's hospitals serve the Central Coast 59:30

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We have a brand new segment here on Issues and Ideas! It’s called Wine Country and it’s hosted by wine journalist Mira Honeycutt. Mira is in conversation with Paso Vintners Gary Eberle, founder of Eberle Winery, and Jerry Lor, founder of J. Lor Vineyards and Wines, about Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. Sarah Mason, founder of the nonprofit Inf…

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How does a web dev become a CPU engineer? w/ Alex (aolo2) 57:10

1M ago57:10

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Welcome to the first episode of Unwind in podcast form! Web developer turned CPU engineer Alex (aolo2) joins us to discuss three amazing programs he made from scratch: a collaborative whiteboard, a chat application, and a processor trace viewer. For those listening via a podcast feed, welcome to Unwind. Unwind started as a live interview show on Tw…

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Baby Moo Cows!!!! 36:38

2M ago36:38

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Send us a text Getting Back on Track: Heifers, Sickness, and New Beginnings In this episode of the 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts return after a two-week hiatus caused by illness. They update listeners on their bustling life on the ranch, highlighting calving heifers, bull sale preparations, and navigating extreme winter w…

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Amanda Wernik on the Refugio pipeline, California's Wheat2School program, SLO Repertory's Million Dollar Quartet and a poetry reading to honor Refaat Alareer 57:01

2M ago57:01

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KCBX reporter Amanda Wernik talks about why it's important for her to report on the Refugio pipeline. Fr. Ian Delinger visits schools in San Luis Obispo County to learn more about California Wheat Commission's Wheat2School project. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo's story about the musical Million Dollar Quartet playing at the San Luis Obispo Repertory …

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Central Coast's first-ever cat cafe, Cal Poly's Mariachi ensemble, musician Chencho Perez's journey and author Yang Huang on her life and writing 59:35

2M ago59:35

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KCBX's Robin Coleman talks with Jaime Pierce, owner of the Caffeinated Cat Cafe in Grover Beach for Peace, Love and Pets. Sam DJ, Programming Intern at KCBX, talks to members of Cal Poly's Mariachi ensemble about their heritage and what Mariachi means to them. From the California Report, reporter Benjamin Purper talks to Chencho Perez, a musician, …

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Ep 79 : Blaine Halvorson Owner and Creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts returns 56:07

2M ago56:07

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Years ago I sat down with one of the greatest artist ever in my eyes Mr Blaine Halvorson owner and creator of Made Worn Rock n Roll T-Shirts. Today Blaine returns to talk all about his new Vodka, "Meili" that he and his best friend Jason Momoa created from scratch in Montana. We also dive deep into more Rock n Roll talk and our Love for Los Angeles…

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Maureen Zawalick on Diablo Canyon's safety and future, fulfilling end-of-life dreams at Dream Makers SLO and sips of wisdom on building a brand 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Jim Dantona, host of Working Lunch and CEO of San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce sits down with Maureen Zawalick, Vice President of Business and Technical Services at PG&E to talk about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. KCBX's Brian Reynolds talks to Reilly Newman, co-author of a new book, along with his business partner Scott Saunders, title…

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Big Balls In Cow Town! 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Send us a text Black Hills Stock Show Special: Cows, Trucks, and Ranch Adventures In this episode of 'Cows are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their hectic week at the Black Hills Stock Show, detailing the process of selling heifers and steers, and overcoming equipment failures with the help of friends. They share their exper…

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Music education and the SLO Youth Symphony, scholarships to honor Dr. King, SLO County's immigrant community and the NIH funding pause 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Grace Seng, Music Education Manager of the SLO Symphony, in conversation with Marisa Waddell, KCBX's Program Director about music education and the SLO Youth Symphony. Mary Matakovich, Board President for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Memorial Scholarship Fund, speaks to Sam DJ, Programming Intern at KCBX, about honoring Dr. King thr…

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Sort, Sort, and RESORT! (But not Maxine) 28:55

3M ago28:55

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Send us a text Sort, Sort, and Re Sort: Life on the Ranch In this episode of the 'Cows Are Girls and Bulls Have Balls' podcast, titled 'Sort, Sort, and Re Sort', the hosts delve into the hectic week they've had on the ranch, focusing on preparing to sell heifers and steers amidst challenging sorting conditions. They discuss their sorting methods, i…

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Lee Herrick, California's poet laureate, affordable pet boarding and the Garagiste Wine Festival 59:43

3M ago59:43

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Lee Herrick, the poet laureate of California in conversation with Caleb Nichols, the new poet laureate of San Luis Obispo County. Robin Coleman for Peace, Love and Pets speaks to Isabelle Gullö from Care for Paws and Katie Bean from Creekside Pet Boarding, about their efforts to make pet boarding more affordable in San Luis Obispo County. KCBX’s Fa…

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How we met, beginnings, endings, and our animal family. 55:23

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Send us a text How We Met: A Ranch Love Story In this episode of the 'Cows or Girls and Bowls Have Balls' podcast, the hosts discuss their journey of meeting on Match.com and moving to a ranch in South Dakota. They share the story of their first interactions, their love for horses, and the various challenges they've faced as a blended family. Tales…

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Ep 2. Bulls, burgers, and bales 22:23

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Send us a text Thanks for listening! Ranch happenings, took talk, CES 2025, ask AI. Pellet stove similar to the one mentioned in the podcast: https://amzn.to/4aeH3SZBy Vanden

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New California laws, reflecting on the Live Oak Music Festival, UCSB's researchers speak against war and a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum 58:28

3M ago58:28

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A summary of state laws taking effect this year, from the California Report. Frank Lanzone, KCBX Director and General Manager, and Greg Perry, Development Director and key organizer of the Live Oak Music Festival chat with KCBX's Meher Ali about their best moments at Live Oak. Festival tickets go on sale January 20th at 10 am. Researchers Against W…

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Navigating life in a divided nation, the Morro Bay Bird Festival and the concerns of undocumented immigrants living on the Central Coast 58:45

3M ago58:45

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Tania Israel, author and Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, speaks with KCBX’s Brian Reynolds about her new book Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. Registration is open at this year’s Morro Bay Bird Festival that starts on January 16th until the 20th. …

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Episode 1! 20:54

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Send us a text Vanden and Marina - Happenings on the Ranch Shop talk News! Tools of the Week! Ask AI- cowboy poem https://amzn.to/4fVcFyoBy Vanden

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Son Care Foundation, Visit SLO CAL, protecting Monarch butterflies, and the Run SLO club 58:11

4M ago58:11

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Rhys Jensen of Son Care Foundation discusses the ways the nonprofit is saving lives through the human-canine bond. Cathy Cartier, Visit SLO CAL’s CEO, shares insights about San Luis Obispo County’s non-profit tourism promotion organization. Devon Szalva, a student reporter for KCSB radio, spoke with researcher Ethan Anadon about the challenges faci…

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African Californios, a journey from Nanjing to SLO, and immigration policies 58:02

4M ago58:02

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Cal Poly Professor Cameron Jones and student Anthony Herrera talk with KCBX's Meher Ali about the African Californios Project. Journalism professor Yan Shan shares her journey from Nanjing to Cal Poly with KCBX’s Tom Wilmer. UCSB student reporter Ashley Segat speaks with UC Santa Barbara professor Alfredo Gonzalez about what immigration policies co…

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Pearl Harbor Day, chronic pain- part 2, and Playing With Persimmons 59:11

4M ago59:11

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December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Day, and back in 1991, KCBXs Tom Wilmer created a short radio story chronicling two fictional SLO High graduates of the class of 1942. Also, you’ll hear part two of Brian Reynolds’ interview with David Hanscom, MD, author of Back in Control: a Surgeon's Road Map out of Chronic Pain and Douglas Garland, MD, auth…

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SLO for Home, corporate responsibility, and Back in Control: a Surgeon's Roadmap out of Chronic Pain. 59:32

5M ago59:32

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KCBX intern Meher Ali talks with Katie Lichtig of SLO for Home, about their goal to empower refugee families to rebuild their lives on the Central Coast, and SLO for Home's recent rebranding. On Playing With Food, Fr. Ian speaks with Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards about corporate responsibility. KCBX’s Brian Reynolds chats with David Hanscom, MD,…

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Your green waste bin, wine industry changes, The Monday Club and the Budget Cafe 58:36

5M ago58:36

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KCBX intern Meher Ali gets answers to questions about green waste bins, in a conversation with Rachelle Paris, the city’s Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator. Ash Mehta, local wine retailer, speaks with KCBX’s Stu Soren about recent changes in the wine industry. KCBX’s Alyssa Toledo explores how The Monday Club’s centennial pays tribute to its past…

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Sideways Uncorked, SLO County's Veterans Memorial Museum, and senior pets and grief 58:28

5M ago58:28

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The Movie Sideways is 20 years old, and there’s a new book out – Sideways Uncorked- a Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine. We talk with the authors, Kirk Honeycutt and Mira Advani Honeycutt. KCBX’s Tom Wilmer checks in with Bart Topham, Director/Curator with SLO County's Veterans Memorial Museum. On Peace, Love & Pets, host Robin Coleman shares storie…

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SLO County's Regional Road Safety Plan, the Morro Bay Bird Festival, and Playing With Food- local coffee 59:08

6M ago59:08

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John DiNunzio, Transportation Planner with SLOCOG, speaks with KCBX’s Marisa Waddell about the county’s Regional Road Safety Action Plan. The Morro Bay Bird Festival is in January of 2025, and Bob and Robbie Revel talk about how to best enjoy the festival. Fr. Ian, of Playing With Food, is sharing his exploration of coffee produced on the Californi…

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