Spirit of the I.E.
Spirit of the I.E. is a local-interest podcast hosted by Vicki Pepper that focuses on California's Inland Empire, the Riverside and San Bernardino region. Each episode spotlights the people, places and community stories that shape the area. It is part of Audacy's podcast lineup and speaks to listeners who want a closer look at what is happening in their own backyard. The tone is conversational and community-driven rather than newsy or promotional.
Episodes
Flight Attendant Katie Donatelli recalls working the morning of 9/11
Flight Attendant Katie Donatelli (mother to our own Anthony Donatelli), who was working the morning on 9/11, on a flight from Boston scheduled for Los Angeles, was closer to everything that happened than she ever could have imagined, and but for the grace of God was not on one of the hijacked flights.
Samantha Herrera and Man One - Ontario Museum of History and Art and Chaffey Community Museum of Art
Guest Curator Alejandro Poli Jr., (the artist known as "Man One"), and Samantha Herrera, Curator of Exhibits at the Ontario Museum of History & Art discuss their shared exhibition," Community as Canvas."
Keilani and Travis Ezell - Beachside Bows for Hope
Founder Keilani Ezell (and her dad Travis) discuss Beachside Bows for Hope.
Maria Mejia - Accessity
Regional Business Development Manager Maria Mejia discusses Accessity.
Cesar Navarrete - Children's Fund
President and CEO Cesar Navarette discusses Children's Fund and their 40th anniversary.
Lisa Blair - CBU Career Center
Lisa Blair, Director of the Career Center at California Baptist University, offers job application tips for new graduates.
Lisa Holmes and Morgan Wagner - NDR Therapeutic Riding
Operational Manager Lisa Holmes, and Board Member Morgan Wagner discuss NDR Therapeutic Riding.
Mathew Calvio - Riverside Free Clinic
Administrative Assistant Mathew Calvio discusses the Riverside Free Clinic.
Jill Henderson - Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley
Jill Henderson, Executive Director of the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley, discusses their upcoming Ontario Reign Dog Walk and Hockey Watch Party, and the Inland Empire 66ers Bring Your Dog to the Park Night.
Ron Witte and Floyd Ferguson - Blue Marble Cultural Arts
Blue Marble Cultural Arts President Ron Witte and CFO Floyd Ferguson discuss the upcoming Scottish Clan Gathering and Traditional Highland Féte.
Co-Founder Daren DeLeon and Artist Kylie Trout - Nashville on the Coast
Co-Founder Daren DeLeon and Artist Kylie Trout discuss Nashville on the Coast.
Kevin Bash - Norco Kiwanis
Norco Kiwanis Spokesperson Kevin Bash discusses the Lake Norconian 5k.
Tom and Danielle Lively - American Legion Post 299
Tom Lively, Commander of American Legion Post 299, and Danielle Lively, President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 299, discuss the upcoming Veterans Resource and Wellness Expo.
Sloane Keane and Grant Riddle - Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County Inland Empire
CEO Sloane Keane and Regional Deputy Director of Development Grant Riddle discuss Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County Inland Empire.
Terri Nelson and Ron Dunn - SoCal APCO/PRCA
Terri Nelson, Operations & Training Chair for SoCal APCO/CPRA and Ron Dunn, APCO Executive Council Delegate, discuss National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and their upcoming awards banquet.
Shari Chun - American Heart Association
sHeart Hero Shari Chun, Co-Founder of Riverside Heartsavers, a Registered Nurse with Riverside Medical Clinic, and a Volunteer for the American Heart Association, discusses the importance of hands-only CPR.
Havier Blanco and Megan Moreno - Marsell Wellness Center
Senior Vice President Havier Blanco and Director of Business Operations Megan Moreno discuss Marsell Wellness Center's Veterans Wellness 5K & Resource Fair.
Danielle Hurtado - Jade's Furry Friends 5k
Race Director (and Jade's Human) Danielle Hurtado discusses Jade's Furry Friends 5k
Brianne Talboom and Nikki Keresoma Verduo - La Sierra University Women's Flag Football
Coaches Brianne Talboom and Nikki Keresoma Verdugo discuss the Women's Flag Football Team at La Sierra University.
Steve Lambert - 5k at the Runway
Ontario International PIO Steve Lambert discusses the 5k at the Runway!
Rich Vandenberg - Candidate for Riverside City Council
Rich Vandenberg, a candidate for Riverside City Council, discusses his civic and charity service and history with the City of Riverside.
Brandy Knochel - Your Love Unleashed
Founder and President Brandy Knochel discusses Your Love Unleashed Dog Rescue.
Robert Passmore and Todd Lando - wildfire preparedness
Robert Passmore, Department Vice President of Personal Lines at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), and Todd Lando, Battalion Chief and Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Central Marin Fire Department, discuss wildfire preparedness.
Todd Woods - C.A.S.T. for Kids
Todd Woods, Regional Director for the California and Arizona C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation, discusses C.A.S.T. for Kids.
Grace Ward and Amy Mora - Valley Quilters Guild
Outgoing President Grace Ward and Incoming President Amy Mora of the Valley Quilters Guild discuss the Valley Quilt Show.
Christian Noboa - Chino Valley Fire Foundation
Fire Engineer Paramedic for Chino Valley Fire District and Event Coordinator for the Chino Valley Fire Foundation Christian Noboa discusses their St. Paddy's Day Brewfest
Kassidy Brewer - Blameless
Author Kassidy Brewer discusses her book, "Blameless."
Drake - Cowboys for a Cause
Drake, Founder and President of Cowboys for a Cause, discusses "The Magic of Christmas" free lunch at Whiskey River in Norco on Christmas Day.
Daniel Bonte - California Country Christmas
Daniel Bonte, Co-Founder of Showbandits Entertainment, discusses the 10th Annual California Country Christmas.
Michele Raneri - TransUnion
Michele Raneri, Vice President and Head of U.S. Research for TransUnion, discusses the 2026 Consumer Credit Forecast.
Lotolelei and Karissa - Eleanor Roosevelt High School Girl's Flag Football Team
Lotolelei and Karissa, players on the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Girl's Flag Football Team, discuss their CIF Championship.
Kristian Estrada - National University
Navy Veteran Kristian Estrada discusses going back to school to get his degree from National University.
Zaylin Cano - Inland Pacific Ballet
Executive Director Zaylin Cano discusses Inland Pacific Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker."
Stephanie Mearse - Shop with a Cop
Stephanie Mearse, Social Media Director for the Temecula Rotary Club, discusses their "Shop with a Cop" event.
Dr. Emily Devor - Executive Women's Leadership Convention
Dr. Emily Devor of the Riverside County Office of Education discusses the Executive Women's Leadership Convention.
Pat McCabe - Impact Through Golf Foundation
Pat McCabe, Executive Director of The American Express PGA West Golf Tournament, discusses the Impact Through Golf Foundation.
Dr. Ray Glendrange - Riverside Eye Specialists
Dr. Ray Glendrange discusses Riverside Eye Specialists.
Jeff Marvin and Steve Busby - Tunnel2Towers Thanksgiving Golf Classic
Jeff Marvin owner of Citrus Wealth Management & Steve Busby owner of PBLA discuss the Tunnel2 Towers Thanksgiving Golf Classic.
Travis Barker - Riverside Art Museum
Travis Barker of Blink 182, Curator Ken Crawford, and 98 Posse's Art Moreno discuss the "60 Miles East" exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum.
Michael Pack - The Last 600 Meters
Director Michael Pack discusses his documentary, "The Last 600 Meters."
Maribel Vargas and Wes Andree' - Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
Maribel Vargas, Gift Shop and Museum Coordinator, and Wes Andree, Discovery Center Administrator, discuss the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center.
Marshall Thomas - Pierre's Bread Basket
Former K-Frog DJ Marshall Thomas (aka "Marshall K. Frog") discusses volunteering at Pierre's Bread Basket Food Service in San Jacinto.
Melissa Gomes and Loreto Acevedo - Inland Southern California United Way
Community Engagement Lead Melissa Gomes and Community Engagement Coordinator Loreto Acevedo discuss Inland Southern California United Way.
Dr. Eric Peters and Dr. Hamid Mirshahidi - Loma Linda University Cancer Center
Dr. Eric Peters and Dr. Hamid Mirshahidi of Loma Linda University Cancer Center discuss theranostics.
Rachel Corbett - The Monsters We Make
Author Rachel Corbett discusses her book, "The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling."
Clarissa Sanchez - Tom Wathen Center
Clarissa Sanchez, who works for the Tom Wathen Center, discusses Flabob Airport's Veterans Day Celebration.
Susan Shelley - Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Susan Shelley, Vice President of Communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, discusses the Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13.
Caden Henderson - Teddy Bear Drive
College student Caden Henderson discusses his annual teddy bear drive for hospitalized patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.
Darlene Merkler - Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Darlene Merkler, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Inland Caregiver Resource Center, discusses National Family Caregiver Appreciation Month, celebrated in November.
Katherine Parker and Adam Nogueira - MALHY
Board members Katherine Parker and Adam Nogueira discuss MALHY's Night of Giving.
Jamie Shaffstall and Michele Perez - Choose to Be Restored
Jamie Shaffstall, Vice President of the Board of Directors for Choose to Be Restored, and Michele Perez, who will be performing at their EmpowerHer Benefit Hoedown, discuss this event.
Dawnesha Beavar - Pink on Parade
Dawnesha Beavar, Vice President of Programs & Services for Riverside Community Health Foundation, discusses Pink on Parade.
San Bernardino Police Canine Officers Robert Beltran and Ed McCallon - Dollars for Dogs
San Bernardino Police Canine Officers Robert Beltran and Ed McCallon discuss the Dollars for Dogs fundraiser.
Linda and Courtney Weidner - Adaptive Foundation
Linda Weidner, Founder of the Adaptive Foundation, and her daughter Courtney, who runs the Adaptive Athlete, discuss their annual Halloween Festival fundraiser.
Marlene Johnson - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Marlene Johnson, Fundraising Manager for the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, discusses Barktoberfest.
Joe Hyde and Morgan Wagner - NDR Therapeutic Riding
Co-Founder Joe Hyde and Board Member Morgan Wagner discuss NDR Therapeutic Riding.
Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu - wildfires
Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu, a primary care physician with Optum in San Bernardino, discusses how we can prepare for wildflowers.
Jennifer Lozano - Inland Empire Susan G. Komen
Jennifer Lozano, Director of Development for the Inland Empire Susan G. Komen, discusses the More Than Pink Walk.
Nicole Sims - Jurupa Valley FoodFest
Jurupa Valley Rotary Club member Nicole Sims discusses FoodFest.
Josh White - Laps of Honor
Marine Corps Veteran and NASCAR ARCA Series Driver Josh White discusses his "Laps of Honor."
Kim Cobb and Chantal Downing - Museum of Riverside
Associate Educator Kim Cobb and Advancement Coordinator Chantal Downing discuss the Museum of Riverside's Moon Festival
Adriana Showalter and Candy Leach - Support Sisterz
Adriana Showalter, President of Support Sisterz, and Marketing Director Candy, discuss the Combat Cancer Walk.
Erik Perry and Joshua Felegy - Riverside Veterans Parade and Expo
Chair Erik Perry and Vice Chair Joshua Felegy discuss the Riverside Veterans Parade and Expo.
Annie Sellas and Cathy Stockton - Believe Walk
Founders Annie Sellas and Cathy Stockton discuss the Believe Walk.
Daniel Towles and Jennifer Brekke - September at Septembers
Daniel Towles of Septembers and Jennifer Brekke, a board member with Tunnel to Towers, discuss "September at Septembers."
Stephanie Mearse and Michele Perez
Featured speakers Stephanie Mearse and Michele Perez discuss the "Women of Impact" event.
Sheriff Shannon Dicus - Sheriff's Rodeo
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus discusses the Sheriff's Rodeo.
Kristi Perez - Inspire Life Skills Training
Founder and Director Kristi Perez discusses Inspire Life Skills.
Jill Henderson - Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley
Jill Henderson, Executive Director of the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley, discusses their Howler-ween and Santa Paws fundraisers.
Rosa Pratt and Daniel Greenberg - Murrieta Mesa High School Performance Corps
Event Organizer Rosa Pratt and Performance Corps Director Daniel Greenberg discuss the Murrieta Mesa High School Concert of Cars & Bikes Rally
Scarlett Czarnecki and Darin Handlen - Corky's Cookies for Cancer
Scarlett Czarnecki, Director of Patient Care for LLUCH’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Services and Darin Handlen, Director of Operations for Corky’s, discuss Corky's Cookies for Cancer.
Brey Sanchez and Samantha Ficalora - Pints, Paws, and Prevention
Brey Sanchez and Samantha Ficalora of Pet Hospital of Redlands + Urgent Care discuss the Pints, Paws, and Prevention event.
Dominic Priestly - Splash Boyz
Founder and President Dominic Priestly discusses Splash Boyz Athletics.
Kurt Szalonek - Drifting4Life
Kurt Szalonek, CEO of Drifting4Life, discusses the Everything Offroad fundraiser.
Dr. Michael Bailey - American Veterinary Medical Association
AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey discusses keeping our pets cool in the summer and how veterinary clinics are using AI.
Debbie Beck-Siddiqui - KAMS Foundation
Founder and Acting President Debbie Beck-Siddiqui discusses KAMS Foundation.
Jennifer Hurlbut - Yucaipa Animal Placement Society
Executive Director Jennifer Hurlbut discusses YAPS.
Angela Hair - Angels Over Cliffs
Angela Hair, Founder of Angels Over Cliffs, discusses their "Open Hearts, Open Doors," homecoming fundraiser.
Allen Pryor and Tawnya Rhodes - Hensley - Little League
Allen Pryor, District Administrator for California Little League District 43, and Tawnya Rhodes-Hensley, Resource Development Director for Arrowhead United Way, discuss the Little League West Region golf tournament fundraiser.
Dr. Ashish Vaidya - Growing Inland Achievement
CEO Dr. Ashish Vaidya discusses Growing Inland Achievement.
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