Episodes

  • Pouring with Purpose: Inside the History and the Force that is 'Wine-4-Paws'

    Pouring with Purpose: Inside the History and the Force that is 'Wine-4-Paws'
    Apr 25 2025

    In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Sarah Tomasetti, the driving force behind Wine 4 Paws, an annual unique event that marries the joy of wine tasting with over 80 wineries and more with the mission of supporting homeless animals from Woods Humane Society. Since 2009, Sarah's vision has galvanized the Central Coast community, raising over $700,000 for Woods Humane Society. Discover how this event has evolved over the years, the impact it has made, and how you can be part of this extraordinary weekend and initiative.

    Links:

    • Wine 4 Paws: wine4paws.com
    • Woods Humane Society: woodshumanesociety.org

    

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    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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    22 mins
  • She’s Got Mash Appeal: Celebrity Chef Poppy O’Toole’s Rise to Potato Queen

    She’s Got Mash Appeal: Celebrity Chef Poppy O’Toole’s Rise to Potato Queen
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Poppy O’Toole, the Michelin-trained chef turned viral TikTok powerhouse behind Poppy Cooks. After losing her job during the pandemic, Poppy leaned into comfort, creativity, and carbs - and in doing so, built a global following obsessed with her signature style of accessible, personality-packed cooking. Known lovingly as “the High Priestess of the Potato,” she’s got over 4.4 million TikTok followers, 1.1 million on Instagram, and a growing catalog of craveable cookbooks that are as cozy as they are clever.We dig into her brand-new book, Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book, which is nothing short of a starchy, salty, butter-laced bible for spud lovers everywhere. From viral 15-hour potatoes to nostalgic childhood favorites like potato smiles, Poppy’s recipes blend skill and soul in a way that makes everyone feel like a chef. She shares stories of kitchen burnout, starting over, and how the internet gave her a second shot. Whether you love food, stories of reinvention, or just want a hot tip for the crispiest roasties ever, this one’s for you.Connect with Poppy + Grab the Book:Website: poppycooks.comTikTok: @poppycooksInstagram: @poppy_cooksFacebook: facebook.com/cookspoppyBuy the Book (Amazon): Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book********Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Window Coverings By DesignWe Help You LegalGeneral Store Paso RoblesDaou VineyardsWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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    19 mins
  • Are Highways Racist? Yep, We're Going There. Asking Tough Questions to ACLU President Deborah Archer

    Are Highways Racist? Yep, We're Going There. Asking Tough Questions to ACLU President Deborah Archer
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with ACLU president and NYU law professor Deborah Archer, who makes a bold claim in her new book Dividing Lines: America’s transportation system hasn’t just failed us—it was designed to divide us.

    This conversation doesn’t shy away from the big questions: In a time where everything is being called racist, is labeling roads helpful, or harmful? Do you think there’s a point where everything being framed as racial ends up diluting the very meaning of racism? At what point does a road… just become a road again? Has the ACLU stayed true to its mission of defending all Americans’ rights, even the unpopular ones? It’s a thoughtful, provocative exchange, and a must-listen for anyone trying to understand if inequality is paved in plain sight.

    Learn more:

    Book: Dividing Lines by Deborah Archer

    Website: ACLU.org

    Instagram: @aclu_nationwide

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    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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    19 mins
  • Whiskey & Wiretaps: How an Undercover FBI Agent Out-Outlawed the Outlaws #TrueCrimeTuesday

    Whiskey & Wiretaps: How an Undercover FBI Agent Out-Outlawed the Outlaws #TrueCrimeTuesday
    Apr 22 2025

    In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne, the undercover legend dubbed the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco.” From goat‑blood rituals with neo‑Nazis in a Georgia forest to the basement strip‑search that almost blew his cover, Payne unpacks 25 years inside Outlaw biker gangs, opioid pipelines, and the accelerationist movement plotting a race war, while getting candid about juggling seven burner phones, staying married, and the Safeguard psych checks that finally pulled him back from the edge - all captured in his new memoir Code Name: Pale Horse.

    Follow Scott Payne — @scottpaynebigcountry

    Grab the Book — Amazon | Simon & Schuster

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    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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    28 mins
  • Sunny with a Chance of Secrets, But Clear Skies Ahead: Dave Hovde, Unfiltered. (Part 2)

    Sunny with a Chance of Secrets, But Clear Skies Ahead: Dave Hovde, Unfiltered. (Part 2)
    Apr 21 2025

    In Part Two of this exclusive conversation, Adam continues his deep dive with beloved KSBY meteorologist Dave Hovde — picking up where they left off. From the evolution of local media to the emotional weight of walking away, Dave opens up about the regrets that linger, the career highs that surprised him, and the personal clarity he’s found through change. Whether it’s journaling through anxiety, raising kids in the public eye, or deciding not to chase the next big market — this is Dave Hovde raw, reflective, and still forecasting something bigger than weather.
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    43 mins
  • Forecasting What’s Next: Dave Hovde’s First Interview Since Announcing He's Leaving KSBY-TV

    Forecasting What’s Next: Dave Hovde’s First Interview Since Announcing He's Leaving KSBY-TV
    Apr 18 2025

    After over 20 years as the face of weather on the Central Coast, Dave Hovde is stepping away from KSBY. But he’s not going far. In this first of a special two-part interview, Adam sits down in the Timbre LoBro Studios with Dave for an honest, revealing, and often hilarious conversation about why now was the time to step away, how he’s planning his next chapter, and why connection — not forecast accuracy — might be the true legacy he’s leaving behind. From early days covering explosions in North Dakota to calling shots during the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide, Dave shares the heart behind the high-pressure job — and why he’s actually more connected to this community than ever.

    …Part Two drops Monday.

    Follow Dave Hovde:

    Instagram: @DavidHovde | @TVDaveHovde

    X (Twitter): @TVDave

    Facebook: facebook.com/TVDaveHovde

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    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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    39 mins
  • Throwin’ Hands, Reppin’ 805: 2 Local Undefeated Rising MMA Stars Share the Grind, Glory, and Grit in Fighting for Something Bigger

    Throwin’ Hands, Reppin’ 805: 2 Local Undefeated Rising MMA Stars Share the Grind, Glory, and Grit in Fighting for Something Bigger
    Apr 17 2025

    Two undefeated MMA fighters from Paso Robles — both young, hungry, and ready to throw down. In this episode of Up + Adam, we sit down with Hunter Thompson and Octavio Gonzalez ahead of their April 19th bouts at 559 Fights 113 in Visalia. But this isn’t just for fight fans — it’s a raw, real convo about what it means to chase a dream, train your body and mind, and represent your hometown with pride.

    We get into what brought them into the sport, the mental and physical grind of fight prep, and how this path is about more than winning — it’s about pushing limits and showing Paso what’s possible.

    Links:

    • Hunter Thompson → (Tapology)
    • Octavio Gonzalez → (Tapology)
    • Hunter on Instagram → @hunterthompson805
    • Octavio on Instagram → @octavio.gon35
    • 559 Fights → 559fights.com
    • 559 Fights on IG → @559fights

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    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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    26 mins
  • The Glow Must Go On: How Sensorio’s FOSO Uses Music & Light to Go from Fiber to Feeling

    The Glow Must Go On: How Sensorio’s FOSO Uses Music & Light to Go from Fiber to Feeling
    Apr 16 2025

    In this episode, Adam welcomes to the Timbre LoBro Studios two creative forces behind Sensorio’s newest and most ambitious exhibit yet—FOSO, the Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra, now glowing across 32 towering columns of light in Paso Robles.

    Bruce Munro, the internationally acclaimed light artist whose work has transformed landscapes around the world, now has five installations at Sensorio, making Paso home to his largest body of work anywhere. And Nainita Desai, one of the most in-demand composers working today (Emmy winner, Oscar-shortlisted, Ivor Novello nominee), created the original orchestral score that pulses through the piece like a living heartbeat.

    This isn’t a conversation about technique. It’s about why we create. What lingers. And what beauty can still do for us when words aren’t enough.

    FEATURED LINKS:
    • Tickets & Info for FOSO at Sensorio

    • Bruce Munro – Official Website

    • Nainita Desai – Official Website
    • Listen to the FOSO score by Nainita Desai

    

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    CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!

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    ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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    Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

    Window Coverings By Design

    We Help You Legal

    General Store Paso Robles

    Daou Vineyards

    WoodsHumaneSociety

    Tin City Distillery

    Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

    Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

    Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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    41 mins
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