OC Talk Radio

Christopher Coons, Wine & Spirits Sales Professional, Wine & Spirits Educator and Trainer, Beverage Director snf trsl life Sommelier joins us to talk about "Building A Successful Wine List" for your restaurant today. #wine #winelist #dining #ocdining #ocrestaurants #chefpascal #octalkradio

George Wright !II from Authority Media Network joins us to discuss his unique Authority Formula for building your global brand #branding #authority #authoritymedianetwork #octalkradio

Today we talk with a real AI agent from Universal Informatics to explore the world of Articial Intelligence. Having a conversation with a real, live robot. And how we can actually talk with the robots they're building here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center (and elsewhere). #ai #aiagent #artificialintelligence #octalkradio

Today the foundes of TriCan Health join us to discuss their database of Clinical Trials. How those trials work. How many there are for Pancreatic Cancer. And how they help people find them for free. #clinicaltrials #cancer #pancreaticcancer #livinghope #tricanhealth #octalkradio

Professional Saxophonist Carly Stock joins us to talk about being a professional musician. And how she gets her gigs thru constantly marketing and promoting herself. #musician #music #gettinggigs #realworldofsales #octalkradio #promotingyourself #marketingyourself

As the world mouns the death of legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot, our host, Chef Pascal shares stories of the many celebrities he's been privileged to serve thru the years, especially when he was cooking in St. Tropez. Including our focus here today, the legendary "sex kitten" herself, Brigitte Bardot #dining #servingcelebrities #finedining #frenchfood #brigittebardot #chefpascal #octalkradio

Chad Kearns who along with his wife Linda started Giracci Vineyards in Silverado Canyon joins us to discuss their wines and the many events they do there including the upcoming OC WINE AND SPIRITS ST. PATRICK's CELEBRATTION, March 15, 2026.#stpatricksday #ocwineandspirits #ocwineries #dining #wines #vineyards #chefpascal #octalkradio

Chef Pascal shares some of his top restaurants he's visited here in Orange County. And what he likes about each. #ocrestaurants #restaurants #food #dining #chefpascal #octalkradio

Chef Robert Duvall joins us to discuss his achievementa and rewards from the work he did organizing meals for residents during the devastating fires in Los Angeles county. #restaurants #dining #cooking #chefs #chefpascal #octalkradio #lafires

Chef Chuck, owner of Forkcast Solutions joins us to discuss his work behind the kitchen doors as a culinary consultant focused on improving kitchen performance and operational health. #dining #kitchenstaff #restaurants #ocrestaurants #octalkradio

Tiesha Hutchins, Executive Director of WE ARE THE ONE SPORTS ACADEMY and FUTURIST STRATEGIES joins us to discuss her non-profit work and how she defines "good" in her life #defininggood #doinggood #whatisgood #octalkradio

Xavier Becerra, former Attorney General for the State of California and US Secretary of Health and Human Services joins us to discuss why he is running for Governor here in California. And the issues he feels are most important in this campaign. #california #californiagovernor #raceforcaliforniagovernor #capolitics #californiapolitics #californiaelection #ochcc #octalkradio

Creative Mortgage lending specialist Veronica Guillen joins us to discuss her business CLOSE WITH VERONICA. And the creative financing, private money and deal structuring she offers for real estate investors. #realestate #realestateinvesting #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

John Mlynczak, CEO of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) joins us to discuss their upcoming massive music industry trade show. Celebrating 50 years here in Anaheim. And the work they do supporting music education here in Orange County. #namm #musiceducation #musicindustry #ochcc #octalkradio

Our host, Dr. Neal H. Patel talks about another controversial topic today. As gets serious about Psilocybin and talks about the real science and medicine behind this natural alternative for depression, anxiety and end of life care. #anxiety #depression #endoflifecare #psilocybin #health #alternativemedicine #aging #geriatrics #nealhpatel #octalkradio

Scott Taylor, Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship, Cal State Fullerton #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate #octalkradio

Today our host, Chef Pascal shares stories of the many celebrities he's been privileged to serve thru the years, especially when he was cooking in St. Tropez. Including our focus here today, the legendary Brigitte Bardot #octalkradio

Marine Corp combat veteran Rory Folsom joins us to discuss his sobriety program for veterans called Breaking Free. A motivational enhancement therapy model. #veterans #veteranshealth #veteranssobriety #octalkradio

Bridget Simon and Tahnee Merideth from BOUTIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT and SALES GROUP Inc joins us to discuss the work they do for Residential and Commercial Real Estate owners #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate #octalkradio

We look back at 2025 and the Pancreatic Cancer topics and guests we featured on LIVING HOPE. And then look ahead at 2026 to the topics and guests we plan to cover. As we continue this journey we call LIVING HOPE: Your Journey Living with Pancreatic Cancer. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #pancreaticcancerawareness #octalkradio

Ariana and Anaya Green from the Pinky Promise join us to discuss their unique non-profit and how it came to be. Along with their advice to other students wanting to make a difference and start their own charity to help others and give back to their community. #charity #nonprofits #boardtalk #octalkradio

Dennis Cole, Chief of Staff, Orange County Department of Education discusses the work that they do overseeing all 28 districts here in OC. Coveging over 430,000 students. #oc #orangecounty #education #doinggood #definggoodtogether l#octalkradio

We end this year by taking a look back at the our shows from 2025. And discuss the many events and people we'll be covering in 2026. So just us for this "year in reveiw" and preview of shows to come. #hispanic #hispanicbusiness #hispaniccommunity #ochcc #octalkradio

As we eat our way thru the holidays, Chef Pascal joins us to provide some holiday cheer. And insights into Holiday Meals. From our table to yours. #chefpascal #holidaymeals #holidays #meals #homecooking #holidaycheer #restaurants #chefs #octalkradio

Chef Lewis Chan from the newest CULINARY DROPOUT in downtown Orange joins us to discuss their concept and how its grown into 16 units now #dining #ocdining #restaurants #chefpascal#octalkradio

Jessica , the Executive Director of COVERED CALIFORNIA (our State's Health Care Exchange created under ObamaCare) talks about the potential changes coming to this national healthcare program in 2026. And the deadlines for signing up for this program (which is Dec 31 if you want to receive coverage on Jan 1, 2026.) #obamacare #aca #healthcare #ochcc #octalkradio

Betty Yee, former California State Controller, joins us to discuss her current run to be Governor here in California. Discussing her reason for running and her ideas on a variety of challenges facing this state from homelessness and affordability to water and other climate change issues. Hear from someone who's already servied statewide as our financial controller. And hear a seldom heard, common sense voice with some practical ideas on how we can keep our state the greatest in the nation. On Orange County's only community voice, OC TALK RADIO. #califronia #californiagovernor #politics #californiapolitics #ochcc #octalkradio

Bridget Simon and Tahnee Merideth from BOUTIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT and SALES GROUP Inc joins us to discuss the work they do for Residential and Commercial Real Estate owners #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate #octalkradio

Let's Talk Real Estate: We talk a look at 2025 with our Year in Review. Talking about the real estate trends that shaped last year. And where the world of real estate heads in 2026. #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestate #realestatemarket #realestateinvestor #commercialrealestatepodcast #octalkradio

Today our host Dr. Neal H. Patel talks about his own geriatric practice and his use of cannabis as a form of treatment for certain patients and conditions. #cannabis #medicine #alternativemedicine #octalkradio

David Wetzel, Executive Director of Serving People in Need, Inc., a Costa Mesa bsed non-profit dedicated to supporting unhoused and housing vulnerable families across Orange County. #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

Dr. Justin Fesler, FYZICAL THERAPY AND BALANCE CENTER in Lake Forest, CA talks about the one workout per week miracle. #workout #exercise #health #healthsimplified #physicaltherapy #fyzicaltherapy #octalkradio

Dr. Lavanya Yohanathan, joins us to discuss her work in HPB Cancers and transplant oncology. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #cancertreatments #cancersurgery #octalkradio

Chef Wendy Reyes-Dorado joins us to discuss the holiday traditions she grew up with in Bolivia. And explores with Chef Pascal how we celebrate the holidays here today in OC. #holidays #holidaytraditions #traditionalholidaymeals #restaurants #holidaymeals #chefpascal #octalkradio

Mexican Consul Maxaira Baltazar joins us to discuss the work that she does. And the services they offer to both Mexican and US citizens wishing to travel to Mexico (or do business there) #mexico #mexianconsulate #hispaniccommunity #ochcc #octalkradio

LET's TALK REAL ESTATE: Boutique Property Management and Sales Group Inc

Today Harag Hamalian, the President of Tiger Woods' TGR Learning Labs joins us to discuss their philanthropic work promotinig STEAM careers in kids from lower income communities. On this Giving Tuesday podcast. #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate # TGRFoundation #givingtuesday #charity #nonprofit #octalkradio

Gabapentin and Dementia Risk - What You Need to Know about this commonly used medication for theh treatment of neuropathic pain. #gabapentin #dementia #health #healthsimplified #neuropathy #neuropathicpain #physicaltherapy #fyzicaltherapy #octalkradio

Dr. Justin Fesler, FYZICAL THERAPY AND BALANCE CENTER in Lake Forest, CA talks about the one workout per week miracle. #workout #exercise #health #healthsimplified #physicaltherapy #fyzicaltherapy #octalkradio

On today's inaugural episode of PATELECAST, we meet Dr. Neal H. Patel and learn more about his geriatric practice here in Orange County. And his inclusion of many other "alternative treatments" and his integrative approach to patient care. As he explores science, soul and the space between. #integrative #medicine #alternative #healing #health #geriatrics #wholisticmedicine #naturalmedicine #octalkradio

Brook Larios CEO and Founder of PlainClarity PR, Marketing and Social joins us to discuss how they market bars, restaurants, hotels and other brands. #pr #marketing #restaurants #octalkradio

Wayne Stickney, Chief Development Officer for Second Harvest Food Bank and Jackie Lewis, Associates Board Member joins our host Nelma Maddox to discuss "food in/food out" and how they feed Orange County. Including the Virtual Food Drives they are organizing for the holidays. For more information visit https://together.feedoc.org/holiday-drive #boards #corporateboards #nonprofitboards #charities #charityboards #youthboards #octalkradio

Dr. Andrew Rakeman, VP of Research for the Lustgarten Foundation joins us to discuss their research priorities, progress underway and the hope ahead. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #cancerresearch #livinghope #octalkradio

Today Sandra (a VP of the Greater Irvine Chamber) and Gary Crouch (a CPA with CLA) joins us to discuss their business, faith and life together. And the definition of good for them #insurance #life #community #fath #doinggood #octalkradio

David Martin Jr. Owner and Head of Operations for DOS GABACHOS MEZCAL is joined by his business partner Richard Policastro (who oversees their brand development). A built from scratch brand of mezcal by two bartenders from LA and their bar regulars from Mexico #mezcal #hispanicbusiness #restaurants #octalkradio

Bob Olson from RD OLSON CONSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT joins us to discuss the progress of the huge Dana Point Harbor redevelopment project. And the hotel he is building there which just got recent approval. #hotels #redevelopment #realestate #commercialrealestate #letstalkrealestate #rdolsen #octalkradio

Chef Cathy McKnight joins us to discuss her work in the community including her work with the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano and the Max Love Project at the Children's Hospital of Orange County #choc #maxloveproject #ecologycenter #charity #cooking #culinarymedicine #restaurants #dining #octalkradio

Tim Chervenak, CEO of Vocational Visons joins us to discuss the great work they do working with adults with developmental disabilities. #hispanic #hispaniccommunity #hispanicbusiness #ochcc #octalkradio

John Combs, Exec VP Lincoln Properties, joins us to discuss property managment. The evolution of this industry. And the large national players he's been privileged to be a part of in this industry. #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio

We talk with Ryan Saywitz, the writer and director of FOLLOWED, a short film showing today at the Newport Beach Film Festival. About this short detective story and the first steps on Ryan's dream to become a film maker as he finishes up his studes at USC's prestigious film school #shortfilm #film #filmmaker #youngfilmaker #story #storytelling #uscfilmschool #octalkradio