Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

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Life Elements

City of SLO

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Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

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Rider Strong: Boy Meets World, The Red Weather, and the Truth About '90s Nostalgia | Up+Adam Mar 31, 2026

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Up+Adam for March 31, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

What happens when you stop telling a story… and start questioning it?

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Rider Strong, best known as Shawn Hunter from Boy Meets World, to talk about his bold new podcast The Red Weather, and what unfolded was a genuine, wide-open conversation about memory, storytelling, nostalgia, and what we owe the people whose stories we decide to tell. Rider grew up in the redwoods of Northern California, surrounded by communes and communities he didn't fully understand until he was well into his 40s. That curiosity became the engine behind The Red Weather, an eight-episode autofiction series from iHeartPodcasts that blends a fictional 1995 cold case with real documentary-style interviews featuring his actual family, his childhood best friend Ocean, and his own unfiltered past.

They go deep on the ethics of true crime storytelling and who gets to be the hero of someone else's tragedy. They unpack the "cracked nostalgia" of the 90s, the warm glow we all feel, and the casual misogyny, homophobia, and blind spots hiding inside it. Rider gets real about why he stopped acting, what it felt like to be a teen idol he never wanted to be, and why playing himself in The Red Weather felt more freeing than playing any fictional character ever did. Adam also brings his own story to the table, his connection to the Jimmy Farris case, a real conversation with the man convicted of his friend's death, and the two find common ground in what it means to carry a story that belongs to someone else.

Oh, and Rider Strong's name. They go there. Boogie Nights, laser discs, and all.

The Red Weather on iHeartRadio: The Red Weather Podcast
Rider Strong on Instagram: @rider_strong
Pod Meets World (Rider's Boy Meets World rewatch podcast): Pod Meets World

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City of SLO

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Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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Ben Higgins of The Bachelor: From Final Rose, Full Disclosure, and a Franchise in Freefall | Up+Adam Mar 30, 2026

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Up+Adam for March 30, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

If you've ever felt like there has to be more to the story, yours, someone else's, or the one playing out on your screen right now, this episode is for you. Adam sits down with Ben Higgins, the man America met on Season 20 of The Bachelor, and what unfolds is something far more interesting than a rose ceremony recap. Ben opens up about what vulnerability actually taught him on national television, how imposter syndrome doesn't care how famous you are, and why the moment fame stopped filling him up became one of the most important moments of his life.

They get into Ben's podcast If You Can Hear Me, a show built on the belief that the secular and the sacred can sit in the same room and have an honest conversation, and what he has learned from guests walking through grief, loss, and the kind of pain that doesn't have a clean ending. Ben also pulls back the curtain on Generous Coffee Company, a business where every dollar of profit goes straight to social good, and why radical transparency is the only way a purpose-driven brand earns real trust.

And then there is The Bachelor franchise. Ben was there when the show was about love. He watched it become about drama. And now, with Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season pulled just days before its premiere amid multiple domestic violence investigations, the conversation about what the franchise has become and what it cost is one Ben is uniquely positioned to have. This one goes there.

Ben Higgins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben
If You Can Hear Me Podcast on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-can-hear-me-319562960
Generous Coffee Company: https://www.generouscoffee.com

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City of SLO

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Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

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Actor Paul Rust: Love, Comedy, and The Napa Boys | Woods Pet of the Week | Up+Adam Mar 27, 2026

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Up+Adam for March 27, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

Paul Rust is one of those actors you know. You have seen him. You have felt his work. Maybe in ‘Inglourious Basterds’, maybe in ‘Love’ on Netflix, maybe somewhere else where he quietly stole the scene. And then you realize he is not just funny. He is thoughtful. He is a little uncomfortable in the best way. The kind of storyteller who makes you laugh and then makes you sit with something real.

In this episode of Up+Adam, we get into it. Paul joins us to talk about his new film The Napa Boys, a wild, self-aware comedy that plays like the fourth installment of a franchise that does not even exist. But underneath the absurdity, there is something deeper. We talk about how comedy can be a disguise for the things that scare us, what he learned working with Judd Apatow about vulnerability, and why relationships on screen feel more honest when they are a little messy. We also get into wine culture, performance, and that feeling that maybe all of us are acting just a little bit whether we are dating, creating, or sitting at a tasting bar trying to sound like we know what we are talking about.

This is one of those conversations that starts fun and ends somewhere real. Exactly where we like it.

• Watch the trailer for The Napa Boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DV80S8rZy4

• Follow Paul Rust on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulrust

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City of SLO

• Register for the 2026 THS Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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Driving Support for THS Athletics: Templeton Boosters Launches More Than a Golf Tournament Mar 26, 2026

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March 26, 2026 Up+Adam Sponsored by Portabidet

Templeton High School athletics gets the full community treatment in this conversation with Jessie Yates and Joe Farley, two people helping power the THS Athletic Boosters and rally support for student-athletes across the campus. They join Adam in the LoBro Studios to talk about the THS Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles on May 3, a day built around golf, community spirit, sponsor support, a silent auction, prizes, and a whole lot of Eagle pride. This is one of those events that makes it easy to see how much can happen when a town decides its kids matter.

Jessie and Joe break down how the tournament brings people together beyond the fairway, with ways to participate whether you are golfing, sponsoring, donating, bidding in the auction, or just showing up to support. There is real fun built into this one too, from special on-course moments to reception tickets and community energy that feels very Templeton. And yes, as heard on Up+Adam, businesses that jump in as sponsors of at least $1000 for this event can score a month of free advertising on the show.

LINKS

• Tournament packages, sponsorships, singles, twosomes, and foursomes

• Templeton High School Athletic Boosters website

• Become a Booster

• Contact the THS Athletic Boosters

• Instagram: @thsathleticboosters

• Facebook: Templeton High School Athletic Booster Support Club

• Email: thsathleticboostersclub@gmail.com

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https://www.pacslo.org/events/detail/proximaparada

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

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Próxima Parada x SLO Symphony: The Overture of Something Bigger | Nick Larson is Up+Adam Mar 25, 2026

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March 25, 2026 Up+Adam Sponsored by Portabidet

Próxima Parada’s Nick Larson returns home for something far bigger than a concert. This is a full-circle moment rooted in San Luis Obispo. From busking downtown and playing local coffee shops to stepping onto the stage at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, the band is reimagining their original, SLO-born music alongside the San Luis Obispo Symphony for one night only. What makes this even more powerful is that the band is writing every orchestral part themselves, turning their songs into something entirely new while staying true to where they came from.

In this conversation, Adam and Nick get into the emotion behind the moment, the creative risk, and the reality of what it takes to pull off something this ambitious. There is humility, a little imposter syndrome, and a deep love for the community that helped shape the band. Not just a performance, but a love letter to SLO, a celebration of growth, and a reminder of what can happen when artists bet on themselves and bring their people along for the ride.

• Get info for Próxima Parada with the SLO Symphony

• Event tickets (Eventbrite)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proxima-parada-with-the-slo-symphony-tickets-1985106519036

• Follow Próxima Parada

https://www.instagram.com/proximaparada_music/

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• Lumina Nights takes place May 1 and May 2

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

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Jeanette Trompeter: Still Anchored in Community, Now Moving in Purpose with Lumina Alliance | Up+Adam Mar 24, 2026

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March 24, 2026 Up+Adam Sponsored by Portabidet

If you’ve lived on the Central Coast for any amount of time, you know Jeanette Trompeter as the trusted voice from KSBY. But this conversation goes far beyond the anchor desk. From a devastating ski accident that nearly cost her leg to rediscovering her body, her voice, and her purpose, Jeanette opens up in a way that’s raw, real, and deeply human.

Now, she’s stepping into a new spotlight, dancing in Lumina Nights in support of Lumina Alliance, an organization doing critical work for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence right here in San Luis Obispo County. This isn’t just an event. It’s an experience. One that will make you feel, reflect, and hopefully act.

Adam and Jeanette talk about identity after leaving broadcast news, the evolution of storytelling in an AI-driven world, and why some of the strongest people we know are often carrying stories we never see. They also get real about fear, fundraising, and doing things that scare you just enough to grow.

• Saturday is sold out at the time of recording, but Friday tickets and sponsorships are still available

• This event supports life-saving services including a 24-hour hotline, therapy, advocacy, and shelter

If you’ve ever wondered how to support something meaningful in your own community, this is it.

Get involved. Show up. Or support from wherever you are.

• Lumina Alliance: https://luminaalliance.org/

• Lumina Nights Tickets and Info: http://event.auctria.com/c6a79f2b-d5cb-4aba-af37-705368183285/

• Lumina Thrift Store: https://luminaalliance.org/thriftstore

• Follow Jeanette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellbeachgirl/

• Follow Jeanette: https://www.facebook.com/jeanettemedia/

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City of SLO

https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-ultimate-baking-championship

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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Local Chef Florencia Breda of Breda SLO on Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship | Up+Adam Mar 23, 2026

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Up+Adam for March 23, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

Florencia Breda is one of those stories that feels both unexpected and completely meant to be. A Michelin-trained pastry chef who never originally planned to pursue pastry, she followed a path that took her from Argentina to Italy and eventually landed her right here on the Central Coast.

In this conversation, Adam sits down with Florencia to talk about the journey behind the craft. From early influences shaped by family and culture, to starting over in California just before the pandemic, to building a business without a safety net, this is a story about resilience, artistry, and trusting your instincts. Florencia shares how community support in San Luis Obispo played a defining role in her decision to stay and build something here, and why that connection continues to shape everything she creates.

Now, she is stepping onto a national stage as a competitor on Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship. With high-pressure challenges that test precision, creativity, and endurance, Florencia opens up about what it feels like to perform under the lights, represent her family across continents, and rediscover her love for the craft through competition.

This episode is about more than pastry. It is about identity, risk, and what happens when you fully step into what you are meant to do.

• Watch Florencia on Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship

• Visit Breda in downtown San Luis Obispo

https://www.breda-slo.com/

• Follow Breda on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/breda_slo/

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City of SLO

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wayfinder-life-changing-t-303344067

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

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Meet Florencia Breda of Breda SLO on Food Network’s Ultimate Baking Championship

Discover Life-Changing Travel and Get Lost on Purpose with Wayfinder | Featuring Daniel Scheffler | Up+Adam Mar 20, 2026

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Up+Adam March 20, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet

What if the best parts of travel aren’t the ones you plan… but the ones that completely unravel the plan?

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Daniel Scheffler, host of Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel, to explore what it really means to move through the world with curiosity, instinct, and openness. From a childhood moment of loss that quietly shaped his lifelong pursuit of meaning, to getting stranded in unexpected places and turning those detours into connection, Daniel shares why the “blunders” often become the most beautiful parts of the journey.

They get into redefining luxury as space, time, and freedom… how putting your phone away can lead to your most meaningful experiences… and why a simple coffee shop can unlock the soul of a city. The conversation also turns local, as Adam invites Daniel to reflect on California’s Central Coast, world-class wine country, and what truly makes a destination feel alive. This is not about checking boxes. This is about feeling something real.

• Listen to Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel

• Learn more about Daniel Scheffler

https://danielscheffler.com/

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