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Life Elements

City of SLO

UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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Showing Up When It Matters Most: The Salvation Army SLO's Christmas Story Dec 22, 2025

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Up+Adam’s Breaking & Entering will air tomorrow 12/23!

In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Pastor Juan and Major Nancy from The Salvation Army San Luis Obispo Corps, a ministry rooted in faith and service dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and families across the Central Coast through programs like food distribution, utility assistance, shelter support, and year-round community care. With a mission “heart to God, hand to man,” the Salvation Army brings hope and practical help to those facing hardship and works tirelessly to uplift our neighbors in Jesus’ name. Learn how their work intersects with the spirit of Breaking & Entering Christmas and how you can connect or get involved. For more information or to reach the San Luis Obispo Corps, visit them at 815 Islay Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, call (805) 544-2401, or email Juan.Argumedo@usw.salvationarmy.org to connect directly with their team this season.

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City of SLO

UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Reality Checked: Tommy Habeeb on His Show 'Cheaters' & 'To the Rescue' Dec 16, 2025

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In this heart-opening holiday episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with veteran television host and producer Tommy Habeeb, the creator and star of the nationally syndicated series To the Rescue. Airing on over 200 stations across the country, the show follows real-life animal rescues and the incredible people behind them—first responders, shelter workers, and families who open their hearts and homes to animals in need.

But Tommy’s journey is more than just puppies and happy endings. He opens up about his time as the original host of Cheaters, what that chapter taught him about human behavior, and how it shaped the deeply empathetic lens he brings to his work today. Together, Adam and Tommy explore the emotional terrain of second chances, what animals can teach us about healing, and why "adopt, don't shop" is more urgent now than ever.

Whether you’re an animal lover, a fan of Tommy’s past work, or someone looking for some unexpected inspiration this season, this is a conversation that will stay with you.

• Watch To the Rescue: https://totherescue.tv

• Follow Tommy Habeeb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommyhabeeb

• Subscribe to To the Rescue on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVucVLlcH4vCUwadflUeIyw

• Find a shelter near you: https://theshelterpetproject.org/shelters

• Support Woods Humane Society: https://www.woodshumanesociety.org

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City of SLO

UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Hollywood, Hyde, and Healing with Actor Hunter Doohan Dec 15, 2025

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Today’s Guest: Hollywood star Hunter Doohan!

Hunter Doohan is on fire. From his breakout role in Netflix’s Wednesday to haunting performances in Your Honor and Daredevil: Born Again, Hunter is proving he’s not just rising. He’s redefining what it means to show up in this industry with depth, drive, and zero fear of the dark.

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Hunter to talk about his newest project, The Wilderness. It’s a chilling new indie film based on the real-life trauma of “wilderness therapy” programs. As both actor and producer, Hunter opens up about what it was like to be on a set where the director was reliving his own story, and how telling it changed the way Hunter thinks about power, control, and survival.

But this convo goes deeper. Hunter gets real about losing his dad to ALS, the private grief behind public success, and the moments in his career that felt less like big breaks and more like emotional reckonings. He also shares what it's like moving between monsters and mentors, playing Hyde, working with Bryan Cranston, teaming up with Aaron Paul, and why being behind the camera might just be where his truth lives next.

This one’s raw, real, and packed with perspective. If you want to see what happens when a guest doesn’t just show up, they show out, this is it.

Watch Hunter in The Wilderness – now in select theaters and available on digital and on demand December 16

Watch the trailer

Follow Hunter on Instagram

instagram.com/hunterdoohan

Learn more or donate to Project ALS

projectals.org

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Life Elements

City of SLO

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS FAMILY HERE

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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Learn About Our Breaking & Entering Christmas Family & How You Can Help Dec 09, 2025

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JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE - DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS PLAY XMAS MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE, OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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Life Elements

City of SLO

JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE - DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS PLAY XMAS MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE, OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Family land, Disney Trains, Santa, and the real story of Christmas at the Ranch with Steve Rossi Up+Adam & We Meet Our Breaking & Entering Family Dec 08, 2025

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UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

Steve Rossi | Christmas at the Ranch, Family Legacy, and Making Holiday Magic in Wine Country

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What happens when you mix 14,000 acres of ranchland, a few snow machines, and a guy with big holiday vision? You get Christmas at the Ranch. Today’s guest is the man behind it.

Steve Rossi grew up surrounded by story and legacy. Son of Central Coast developer, architect, and visionary Rob Rossi, Steve has stepped into his own lane with purpose, heart, and some seriously cool ideas. In this episode, Adam sits down with Steve to talk about growing up on the ranch, carving out his own voice in the Rossi family legacy, and building one of the most magical holiday events on the Central Coast.

They get into the real behind-the-scenes of what it takes to create Christmas at the Ranch. From the family dynamics (Let’s be real, its all his wife Shelly!), to the new additions this year, to why they said yes to something this bold in the first place.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring joy to thousands of strangers and still make it feel personal, this one’s for you.

• Christmas at the Margarita

• Visit the event page on Travel Paso

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Life Elements

City of SLO

JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE - DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS PLAY XMAS MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE, OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Pop-Up With Purpose: SLOCALLY MADE is Crafting a Community - One Maker at a Time Dec 05, 2025

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UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

It’s more than a pop-up. It’s a handcrafted movement rooted in the heart of San Luis Obispo.

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Sadie Moss and Kerry Long, the creative forces behind SLOcally Made, a seasonal artisan collective and holiday marketplace that has become a downtown SLO tradition. Born from a simple idea and a shared love of craft, Sadie and Kerry built something truly special: a collaborative space that showcases over 80 local makers, from potters and jewelers to painters and leatherworkers.

Also joining us is Gina Hambly, core member of this year’s pop-up and the heart behind Hambly Farms, where she and her husband grow, harvest, and bottle small-batch lavender products that bring beauty and calm to homes across the Central Coast.

We talk about how SLOcally Made began, what it takes to curate 85 vendors into a seamless shopping experience, and how handmade goods carry intention, story, and soul. It’s a conversation full of laughter, inspiration, and the kind of community spirit that reminds you why shopping local matters.

Visit SLOcally Made in person this season at

877 Monterey Street in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Explore more or shop online

• slocally-made.com

Support Gina and Hambly Farms

• hamblyfarms.com

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Life Elements

City of SLO

JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE - DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS PLAY XMAS MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE, OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Up+Adam Breaking & Entering Wine-Country Christmas Market Dec 04, 2025

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UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

This holiday season, a brand-new event is bringing that signature SLO CAL spirit to Paso in a way only the Central Coast can.

In this episode, Adam is joined by Meghan Ball of Vinlumia and Rob Tredway of McPrice Myers, who also co-founded Unhinged Craft Candles with his husband. Together, they share the story behind the Wine Country Christmas Market, a holiday event born from a studio brainstorm and brought to life in less than two weeks.

Hosted at the stunning new McPrice Myers tasting room, the market is free, family-friendly, and full of local soul. With more than a dozen artisans, boutique wineries, small-batch food vendors, and even adoptable pets on site, this is more than a place to check off your gift list. It's a celebration of community, connection, and contagious generosity.

All proceeds and donations support Breaking & Entering Christmas, Adam’s beloved tradition where one local family gets the full magic of the holiday season after a year of hardship. This event makes it possible. You sipping wine and grabbing a handmade candle or bar of artisan soap? That’s part of the magic too.

Event Info

• Sunday, December 7, 2025

• 1 PM to 4 PM

• McPrice Myers, 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA

• Free to attend

• Family and dog friendly

Guests and Links

• Meghan Ball – @vinlumia

• Rob Tredway – @unhinged.cc | unhingedcc.com

• McPrice Myers Winery – mcpricemyers.com

To RSVP or donate to Breaking & Entering Christmas:

• adammontiel.com

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Life Elements

City of SLO

JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE - DOZEN LOCAL ARTISTS PLAY XMAS MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE, OUR BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

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

Western Charm, Italian Soul, SLO-Cal Swagger: Nathan Long of Nate’s on Marsh Builds Food & Vibes from Scratch Dec 03, 2025

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UNCLE BANANA CHILDREN'S BOOK - CHRISTMAS LESSONS - PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BREAKING & ENTERING CHRISTMAS

Nathan Long, Owner of Nate’s on Marsh

What happens when you take a San Luis Obispo native, run him through the fires of San Francisco’s culinary scene, hand him a blank canvas on Marsh Street, and tell him, “Build something unforgettable”? You get Nate’s on Marsh. It’s a restaurant that feels like your grandma’s house if she had a decorator with excellent taste, a thing for cowboys, and maybe just a splash of chaos.

In this episode, Adam sits down with Nathan Long, owner, operator, and low-key vibe architect, to talk about how Nate’s became more than a restaurant. It’s a neighborhood anchor. A local love letter. A place where the pasta’s local, the playlist’s curated, and the bar’s always stocked with conversation.

They dive into the real behind-the-scenes. What it takes to build a team that moves like a band. How to create a space that feels like home but looks like a Western art film. And why Nathan refuses to sell out to frozen-food culture or Sysco-style shortcuts. This conversation explores what makes a restaurant matter, not just to your stomach, but to your soul.

Also, Adam asks the question nobody’s asking about the state of food right now. Why does everything taste the same? Nathan’s answer is personal, passionate, and sharply on point.

Pull up a seat. This one’s layered. Soulful, surprising, and just the right amount of spicy.

Links from the show:

• See the space and book your table: natesonmarsh.com

• Follow for the food, the vibe, and the chaos: @natesonmarsh

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