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069 - Dr Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried, CSUB Athletics - Should college students be paid for their likeness? Oct 29, 2020

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The OTC team sits down with Dr. Siegfried to discuss the financials of college athletics in a Covid environment and the protocol of resuming competition.

Later in the show, Dr. Siegfried shares his opinion on whether college athletes should be financially compensated.

MORE ABOUT DR. SIEGFRIED + CSUB ATHLETICS:

Website: https://gorunners.com/staff-directory/dr-kenneth-ziggy-siegfried/224

Email: ksieffried@csub.edu

Instagram: @CSUBAthletics

068 - Kevin Charette - Thumbs Up, Cancer Down Oct 22, 2020

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Kevin Charette from KGET + CEO of Thumbs up, Cancer Down joined us in studio to discuss their mission for those who are battling cancer.

You may have seen his familiar face around Kern County. Charette joined the 17-weather team 15 years ago and not only loved the science behind it but found it incredibly rewarding to keep the community on top of their day.

He has a true passion for helping cancer patients in the community. Each year his organization passes out hundreds of care bags to those going through chemotherapy in Kern County.

MORE ABOUT THUMBS UP, CANCER DOWN:

Website: www.ThumbsUpCancerDown.com

067 - Local vs State Control over Coronavirus regulations Oct 15, 2020

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Kyle Jones and Scott Hanson sit down with Matt Constantine, Director of Public Health Services. Matt earned his graduate degree in Environmental Health at California State University, Northridge . He enjoyed working for Indian Health Services, State of California, and for the last 15 years, the County of Kern. Matt is driven and passionate about his community and desire to make Kern County an outstanding place to live.

MORE ABOUT KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES:

Website: www.kernpublichealth.com

Facebook: KernCountyPublicHealth

066 - Bob Meadows - Follow Capitalism Not The Capital In Shafter, CA Oct 08, 2020

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Bob Meadows has been the Business Development Director for the City of Shafter since October 2018, after nearly 40 years in the banking industry. He is generally responsible for attracting new business to Shafter and helping existing businesses become more successful.

MORE ABOUT BOB MEADOWS:

Website: www.shafter.com

Email: bmeadows@shafter.com

Facebook: CityofShafter

065 - Tejon Ranch, A Land of Legacy Oct 01, 2020

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Did you know Tejon Ranch is the largest contiguous of private land in California? In today's show Kyle and Troy interview Barry Zoeller, Senior VP, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, at Tejon Ranch Company. We discuss the history and growth of the Tejon. We also talk about the development of the outlets and future development of 35,000 residential homes.

MORE ABOUT TEJON RANCH AND BARRY ZOELLER:

Website: http://tejonranch.com/

064 - The Teacher who went viral with Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts' Sep 24, 2020

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I just took a DNA test turns out this guy knows what he is talking about! We interview local 3rd grade teacher at Independence Elementary, Josh King. Mr. King was inspired by Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" song for back-to-school and landed an invitation to New York City. Josh sits down with our team to discuss his VMA red-carpet experience in New York and gives some advice to parents who are struggling with keeping their children stay on track during virtual learning.

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jking@ruesd.net

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063 - Shannon Grove - CA 16th Senate District Sits Down With Team OTC Sep 22, 2020

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The OTC team welcomed Senator Shannon Grove of California's 16th Senate District to the studio (via Zoom!) last year and had a very spirited conversation where Shannon shared her passion for fighting a variety of issues. Most refreshing was her take on women's roles in leadership and what it takes to make changes in our system.

Shannon Groves is the first woman veteran elected to serve in the California Legislature and is proud to serve as the Vice-Chair for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs. Shannon served in the United States Army and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany where she witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The experience solidified her passionate patriotism and appreciation for the freedoms our country offers to all people.

MORE ABOUT SHANNON GROVE:

Website: www.grove.cssrc.us/

Instagram: @ShannonGroveCA

Facebook: ShannonGroveCA

Twitter: @ShannonGrove

062 - Sofa King Visits The OTC Podcast - Women Love Murder Sep 17, 2020

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Today we talk with Brent Van Tasssel of the Sofa King Podcast. Brent is a founding member and one of the three co-hosts.

In today's episode, we talk about the business of podcasting and some of the ingredients that has made Sofa Kings so successful. We talk marketing, social media, and the importance of building a relationship with your audience.

MORE ABOUT THE SOFA KING PODCAST:

Website: www.sofakingpodcast.com

Instagram: @SofaKingPodcast

Facebook: SofaKingPodcast

061 - Mortgage Protection vs Private Mortgage Insurance Sep 15, 2020

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Looking to help protect your home and loved ones in the unexpected event of your death? In today's episode Troy Burden sits down with Scott and Kyle to discuss the difference between PMI and mortgage protections with life insurance. Tune in now to hear the pros and cons!

FOR MORE ABOUT TROY BURDEN:

Website: www.lynncompany.com/contact/troy_burden

Phone: 661-360-1721

Email: Troy@lynncompany.com

060 - Miss out on PPP and Kern Recovers? Learn about Bakersfield Cares and how it can help your small business. Sep 10, 2020

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Our Two Cents Podcast

Episode 060

https://ourtwocentspodcast.com

Interview: Assistant Vice Mayor Chris Parlier and Assistant City Manager Chris Hout

If you missed out on payroll protection and The Kern Recovers program listen in to learn about Bakersfield Cares, which is scheduled to be rolled out in the last week of September. Bakersfield Cares has three main components: Grant Program, Payroll Protection and Non-Profit.

https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/elected_officials/chris_parlier.html

https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/city_manager/covid19.htm#CARES%20Act%20Funding

becares@bakersfieldcity.us

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