Hike. Talk. Repeat.
A podcast about hiking, conversation, and repetition, now airing every Saturday afternoon on Long Beach Public Radio. Listen on 99.1 FM, klbp.org, TuneIn, or Easy Radio.
Episodes
Episode 70: Harry Greb v. Jack Dempsey - What Could Have Been...
Jack Dempsey was among Babe Ruth as one of the first great American sports heroes. Harry Greb is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters that hardly anyone knows of. Although Greb fought 45 times in a year, his vendetta with Jack Dempsey is a greater tale to tell.
Episode 69: What is Pay-to-Play?
With so much discussion around the embarrassing exit to the World Cup by the US a term is continuously brought up...pay-to-play. But what the heck is it? Well if you want to find out all the details on it then listen to this episode of Hike Talk Repeat.
Episode 68: The History of Pride with Cinnamon and Breeze
A riot at a mob run gay bar in New York started Pride Month? Lets get into what lead to this, what actually happened, and its stain power.
Episode 67: The Pele Episode
Pele was the first international superstar in the sports world. This is the story of how he broke onto the scene and how his ascension coincided with the growth of The World Cup.
Episode 66: New Draft Lottery and a Brief History of the NBA Playoffs - With Art and Calvin
Art and Calvin join me to talk basketball. How would you prevent tanking if you were commish? What should LeBron do? And why does Shai give me Dillon Brooks vibes?
Episode 65: The Life and Death of The Pike
We all know about the legendary Pike, but does anyone really know what happened on the south side of Pine and Ocean back in the day? Well if you'd like to know about it check out this episode of Hike Talk Repeat!
Episode 64: A Background of March Madness and The Expansion
In this episode I tell a brief history on the most prominent postseason tournament in college basketball: how it grew to prominency, the different expansion periods, and the current proposal to make it 76 teams.Enjoy!
Episode 63: Sotheara Lim
Sotheara is a Long Beach native with Cambodian roots. We speak about the history of the Cambodian diaspora and his social media project the Khmer Renaissance. https://www.instagram.com/khmer_renaissance/https://www.instagram.com/sotheara/
Episode 62: Violet Brown
Violet is involved in a whole bunch of stuff around Long Beach but she's mostly here to talk about her show at On the Top with Unconventional Kings. We talk about that NWA, Wu Tang and other stuff. Enjoy!
Episode 61: Leif Kemp
Leif is a veteran who grows food for the people! His Grow2Zero organization has a quarter acre farm on Colombia and Santa Fe in West Long Beach. He figured out life by not having to sell anything but make money as well. Enjoy!
Episode 60: Kai and Katherine from the Surfrider Foundation
Kai and Katherine do great things for the Surfrider Foundation that help keep our planet in great shape. Learn about sustainable landscapes and much more in this episode
Episode: 59 Cinnamon Rivera
Cinnamon hosts the KLBP show Tea Time with Cinnamon and we talk about LGBTQIA stuff and get to know her a bit. Catch all the cool stuff she does around town and in LA!
Episode 58: The Camping Episode with Jason Montague
We went camping in the Eastern Sierras! Listen to us talk about it
Episode 57: Oscar Aranda
Oscar is a retired cop and currently teaches at Golden West College in the Police Academy. Our conversation is based on police officers and dealing with trauma. The conversation was inspired by a conversation Oscar had with his nephew, a Baldwin Park cop who lost his partner in a shootout.
Episode 56: Rekara Gage
Rekara is an herbalist who formally worked in the cannabis industry. She now works at Green Wisdom Herbal Studies on 7th and Cedar. We talk about the different avenues of herbalism and some other stuff.
Episode 56: The Galactivators (Love Long Beach Edition)
The Galactivators are back to talk about Christa Galactica's brain child the Love Long Beach Festival. It is happening July 19 so get your tickets on their website for a discounted rate!!We also play some of their rad music and talk about the energy of sound.
Episode 55: Violet Brown Pt. 1
Violet shares stories from her life working in the music industry. Including the story of helping MC Hammer and Will.i.am grow in popularity, collaborating with Jimmy Iovine, Tech N9ne and Strange Music, and knowledge of local gang culture being used as a tool for who to promote where.
Episode 54: Ty the Compost Guy
Ty is an expert on worm poop and all of the great ways to use it. We talk about building your own home garden, eat some good fruit, talk human poop, and drink...tea???Check out his instagram: ty.compostguy
Episode 53: Jenn Worth and Violet Brown
Jenn and Violet are the minds, and bodies, behind the Jennergy Jumpers who work out by Rosies Dog Beach on Saturdays and Sundays. Jenn has trained everyone from rock stars like Lenny Kravitz to whoever shows up to the beach on the weekends. We also talk about her app and come cooking tips for healthy, and delicious, meals.Violet has worked in the music industry since she was able to have a job. Sh
Episode 51: Robert Bethea
Robert is a philosophical man who tries to implement individuality and progress to those he comes in contact with. He works with Powell Academy in North Long Beach and has much to do with the growth of those who attend. We talk about the importance of confidence building in setting your own path in life.
Episode 50: Luke Johnson
Luke and I talk about his path through the culinary world, movies, his time spent in Central America, and just food in general. If you're ever in San Francisco or Marin County check out his restaurant Hook Fish Co.
Episode 49: Agustin Romo
Agustin is the owner of Casa Chaskis Peruvian food restaurant in West Long Beach. He shares much about Peruvian culture and the roots of the yummy food he serves.
Episode 48: John Grossi
John interviews me about life, sports, and more.
Episode 47: Umar Dalati
Umar is a Freestyle soccer champ. We mainly talk about society and creating change! This one will get your blood pumping
Episode 46: Ryan Wolfe and Ben Fisher
Ryan Wolfe is the Department Head for Sustainable and Resilient Development at Southern California Association of Governments. Ben Fisher is the owner and president of LB Holistic Tree.We had a conversation that spanned many ideas from green spaces in urban areas, tree planting programs, and the controversy surrounding the trees in the areas affected by the recent fires.
Episode 45: Chris Hazzard
Chris is also known as the Hiking Guy. He has a website thehikingguy.com where he blogs about trails, gear, and steps to take to get out in the wilderness.
Episode 44: Dennis Robicheau
Dennis is co-owner and operator of the lip smacking Shady Grove Foods. We talk roux, Santa Maria style bbq, family, and how they landed on the name Shady Grove.Follow them on Instagram and catch them around town.
Episode 43: Umar Dalati
Umar is a freestyle soccer player, coaches soccer and is fully versed in self-love. We talk discipline, freestyle soccer, and greatness.
Episode 42: Arnold Garduno
Arnold stopped by the KLBP Studio to discuss the testing process of cannabis and how it, at times, overlays with the agricultural industry. We talk about more but that's the gist of it. Enjoy!
Episode 41: Kari Barba
Kari is the owner and a tattoo artist at Outer Limits, the oldest tattoo shop in America. She has numerous awards for her work. She is currently working with the Tattoo Heritage Project to put a National Tattoo Museum in Long Beach.
Episode 40: Ryan Wolfe and Steve Gillis-Moore
Steve Gillis-Moore is the Interim Director for Long Beach Heritage. Ryan Wolfe is a Manager of Sustainability and Resilient Development for Southern California Association of Governments.
We talked about solutions to the housing crisis in Southern California and briefly about the recent fires.
Episode 39: Christa Galactica and Manifesting Monica
This episode was sparked by a conversation Manifesting Monica and Christa Galactica had about energy and manifestation. We discuss studies and theories that support the ideas of each of these concepts.
Episode 38: The Galactivators
St. Joseph and Christa Galactica are the Galactivators. They make High Vibe music, design clothes, write books, teach yoga on the beach, and are on a quest to Galactivate the masses.
You can also thank Christa Galactica for the festival Love Long Beach.
Their website is:
https://galactivators.com
Episode 37: Justin Rudd
Justin is an exercise instructor, yoga enthusiast, organizer of charitable causes, founder of Rosie's Dog Beach, and much more.
You can find his events at justinrudd.com/cat
Episode 36: KC Cook
KC Cook founded and runs a Cystic Fibrosis non-profit called the Boost Foundation. He is also a go kart coach and has weaved those two passions together to try to improve peoples lives.
Episode 36: DJ Xboyfriend
DJ Xboyfriend has performed in most places you can think of in Long Beach and he is the co-founder of Cool Contest Records. He played some cool tracks while we talked about the music industry and House Music.
Episode 35: DW Frydendall
DW Frydendall is a horror artist who has done album art for bands like TSOL, Necro, and more. He is also known for the comic book The Creep and has an art studio in the Arts District here in Long Beach at the Dark Arts Emporium.
We talk about AI, super natural stuff, and more!
Episode 34: Steve Gillis-Moore
Steve is the Executive Director of Long Beach Heritage. In this episode we discussed the history, development, and potential paths forward for Long Beach. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot in this short hour. Enjoy!
Long Beach Heritage is a not-for-profit organization that has been around since 1980. They are active in preserving old buildings and support their continued use. They also give ou
Episode 33: Ian McCall
Ian is the owner and founder of ISM on the promenade in downtown Long Beach. He is also an award winning brewer from an assortment of well known breweries in the area such as Beachwood, Riip, and ISM. ISM's one year anniversary is December 6, 7, 8 at the brewery. Stop by and check out all the fun stuff they have going on and say what's up to Ian.
Friday is all about the fresh beer
Saturday is all
Episode 32: Jeremy Schott
Jeremy is the founder of two uniquely Long Beach establishments: The 4th Horseman and the Dark Arts Emporium. He's a cool ass dude. Enjoy!
Episode 31: John Grossi
John is the owner and publisher of the 908 magazine. He is also a Long Beach State and Wilson High School graduate.
Episode 30: Matt Lesenyie
Matt Lesenyie is a Political Science professor at CSULB and has worked on a multitude of campaigns in California. We discuss local and state props and measures.
Episode 29: James Tir
James is a food writer, reviewer, and influencer. His instagram @lbfoodcoma is one of the best follows for food lovers in Long Beach.
Episode 28: Brad Eston
Brad has worked at Long Beach bars since the early 2010's. He now runs the show at Port City Tavern and is the new co-owner at Que Sera. This dude is Long Beach through and through. Contact Brad if you are looking for music gigs:https://Queseralb.com
Episode 27: Chef Mike Ortiz
Mike is a founder of Modern Patina and the Pizza Parlor on Spring and Clark in Long Beach. He's a real cool dude. Enjoy.
Episode 25: Maher Basharahil and Kevin Fernandez
We talk a bunch of basketball and other nonsense.
Episode 26: Wayne Wright Pt. 2
Wayne is a philosopher and knows a lot about colors...or the absence of them? Listen in to find out.
Episode 24: Combat Cave with Nico Santoyo UFC 300
This is the moment you've alll been waiting for!
Episode 23: Lurdes
Lurdes is an opera singer who attends Long Beach State. She will be performing the role of Adele in Die Fledermaus April 13 and 14 in the University Theater on the campus of Long Beach State.
Episode 22: Dr. Wayne Wright
Dr. Wayne Wright teaches Philosophy at Long Bech State. We talked about objectivity, Truth vs. truth, and other stuff.
Episode 21: Matt Lesenyie
Professor Matt Lesenyie of Long Beach State discusses the primaries that went down on Super Tuesday.
Episode 20: Kevin Fernandez
Me and Kevin Talk Ball Baby!
C's up all day!
Episode 19: McKay Smith
Assistant Coach for Long Beach State's Men's Volleyball Team joins the show to talk about the game he loves.
Episode 18: Ryan Logan
Ryan works with the Shark Lab at Long Beach State and we talk about sharks for about an hour. Enjoy!
Episode 17: Oscar Aranda
Oscar has spent over 20 years working for law enforcement as a detective, crisis negotiator, and more. Now he does training down at Golden West College. He shares some stories and the effect of the job on mental health. I am proud of this one. Enjoy!
Justin May
Justin gives the lowdown on volleyball and developing through life.
Natalie Glenn
Natalie is an me of the best servers in the country and plays for CSULB.
Larry Anderson
Long Beach State legend and new coach Larry Anderson.
Zach Durham
Zach Durham from CSULB works for the station and the newspaper.
Cannon Hanson
Cannon is a previous guest of mine. He is spreading awareness of the dangers of the chemicals that are sprayed around our campus and on crops as well. Great guy, great cause, link up with him if you connect with his message!
Petition to end glyphosate:
take-action-us
IG:
rewildcalstatelongbeach
Elmira Darmanian
Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, sports, we cover it all in this episode.
Dr. Boogie!
Dr. Boogie joins me to talk about the Magic of Story Telling!!
Memory with Dr. Kahn
Testing the Google Effect.
Lassina Traore
Lassina Traore talks about his journey to this point in his career. From Africa to Canada to the States. Keep an eye on this dude. He's a baller.
The story of Yasiel Puig and playoff talk
Extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking…this one is pretty good.
Heidi Lucero Joins me to Share her Expertise on Fire Management and Land Stewardship
Heidi Lucero is the Chairwoman for the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation and she is sharing some of her knowledge with us. Enjoy :)
Cannon Hanson and Rose Williams from the Rewild Your Campus movement
Rose is a development specialist and curriculum manager for the National Rewind Your Campus Team. She is also a graduate of LMU in Los Angeles.
Cannon is in his fourth year at CSULB. He is an Environmental Science and Policy Major and an American Indian Studies Minor. Also, the president of the rewind chapter for CSULB.
Here are some links if you are interested in learning more:
Article: https:/
Convo With Dr. E About Terministic Screens
Dr. Eisenstadt and I discuss constructions of reality based on terministic screens.
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