This week, we sit down with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez, sociology professor and best-selling author of I Carry My Ancestors in My Bones, for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. She shares the incredible journey to earning her Ph.D., the racial barriers and challenges she overcame, and what it was like growing up in the United States while separated from her parents.

This week we’re joined by John Alvarado, General Sales Manager at Salinas Honda, and owner of The Blend Factory Barbershop.

John shares his journey from wanting to become a correctional officer to unexpectedly finding his passion in the car business, working his way up to General Sales Manager, and eventually opening his own barbershop. We also talk about what it takes to succeed in sales, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the story of how Jesse first met John while buying a car—before Jesse eventually became a salesperson himself.

And, as always, things take a few unexpected turns… including discovering that Will might need to head back to school for a refresher on world history.

Come in unprepared and enjoy the conversation.

In Part 2 of our Taco Fest 2026 special, we sit down with Luis from LC1 Productions to discuss the work that goes into creating commercials and professional video productions. From concept to final cut, Luis shares what happens behind the scenes to bring a vision to life.

We also talk with Silvia Alfaro, who opens up about raising five grandchildren after taking guardianship of them. She shares the challenges, rewards, and the efforts she’s making to keep the boys active, engaged, and moving toward a bright future.

Recorded live at Taco Fest 2026 in Salinas, these first two episodes of our four-part special highlight passionate individuals making an impact in the local arts community.

Part 1: We sit down with Liz, Maestra and Director of Baile Folklórico Costa de California, along with Michelle, Vice President, and Patty, a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Together, they share how the group was founded, the work that goes into preserving cultural traditions, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations through dance, education, and community involvement.

Part 2: We talk with Zylee Diaz, actor and adventure seeker, about her pursuit of an acting career, the experiences that have shaped her journey, and her passion for the arts. We also discuss what can be done to help make the arts more visible and accessible throughout Salinas.

These episodes are the first release in our four-part Taco Fest 2026 series, featuring inspiring conversations with local artists, performers, and community leaders who are helping shape the culture of the Central Coast.

From city council chambers to taco trucks to hospice care, this episode covers way more ground than we expected. We sit down with Orlando Osornio — former Salinas City Councilmember, community advocate, hospice liaison, and one of the founders of What’s Grubbing Salinas — to talk about his passion for serving the community in every part of his life.

This week, we did something risky… we let the wives take over the podcast.

One year in… and somehow we’re still going 😅

In this anniversary episode, we look back at everything that made the past year unforgettable—from the amazing guests who pulled up and shared their stories, to the events that turned into full-blown adventures. What started as an idea turned into real conversations, real laughs, and a whole lot of moments we definitely didn’t plan for.

We talk about the people we’ve met along the way, the unexpected highlights, and the behind-the-scenes chaos that somehow always worked out. This episode is part recap, part appreciation, and part “how did we even get here?”

If you’ve been rocking with us since day one or just jumped in recently, this one’s for you. One year down… and we’re just getting warmed up.