OC Talk Radio

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

Mike Waterman, President and CEO of VISIT ANAHEIM talking about all the greats things doing in Anaheim these days including the huge OC VIBE project and the development of several high end hotels in the area. #realestate #commercialrealestate #octalkradio

Meet Ben Martinek, Culinary Director and Executive Chef for the fabulous Pendry Hotel in Fashion Island. Exploring all that's going on there from their fine dining to first in the chain private club. And what it's like to run such a large scale food and beverage opoeration. #foodandbeverage #chefs #dining #hotel #restaurant #finedining #pendry #chefpascal #octalkradio

Meet Ian Calderon, a former Majority Leader in the California State Assembly. The youngest ever to serve in that role. Who is now running for Governor here in California. #governor #political #politicalraces #CAPolliticalraces #ochcc #octalkradio

OC Philanthropist Ken Paige and his daugher Paige join us to discuss MIRACLES FOR KIDS. And their whole motivation for the extensive philanthropy and charitable work they do. #charities #philanthropy #philanthropists #miraclesforkids #octalkradio

Today we talk with Bobby Dunham, a high level home chef on the new world of cooking at home at a Michelin star level #chef #homecooking #cooking #foodchannel #octalkradio

Miriam Vega from Mint Health Insurance Agency joins us to discuss the current MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PERIOD. And some of the changes that have been made this year. And to pick the best plan for you. #medicare #hispanicbusiness #healthcare #octalkradio

Dr. Neal H. Patel, a Geriatrics and Longevity physician and educator here in Orange County joins us to discuss his practice. And what we can expect from future episodes like this. #longevity #wellness #geriatrics #health #octalkradio

Nick Pifani joins us to discuss his journey with pancreatic cancer. And how he was originally diagnosed with Stage 3, Inoperable cancer. Only to discover later that surgery was still possible. Which led to a successful outcome. #cancer #pancreaticcancer #livingwithcancer #livinghope #octalkradio

Robert Panacci joins us to discuss his new Novi Foundation for Cures and the Arizona Cancer Center of Excellence. Along with updates on Purple Stride Phoenix for 2026. #cancer #purplestride #pancan #pancreaticcancer #hope #resilience #belief #livinghope #octalkradio

Jim Borgman joins us to discuss the world of Live Aboard Boating. From someone who did it for 17 years #liveaboard #yachts #yachting #pacificyachting #boats #octalkradio

Sylvia Pizarroso, Finance Center Director for the OCIE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss all that they do to help all small businesses start and grow. #sbdc #finances #capital #octalkradio

Meet our newest sponsor, POLLO CAMPERO starting with annual Turkey Trot, Sunday November 23. See more on www.carenwareevents.com And hear about their amazing journey from a humble family store in Guatemala to more than 400 worldwide. And how Caren ran into them in her trip to Guatemala. #running #runningeventgs #5k #funruns #guatemala #pollocampero #octalkradio

Doing Good Works Chief Impact Officer Logan Altman is joined by Sara Garske, Principle at Elwood Philanthropy Advisers talk with our host William Deed, from Oak Valley College to discuss "what is good" and "how do you do it today TOGETHER". #doinggood #good #philantropy #octalkradio

Meet Ruan Magan Director of the Irish Language Film BAITE being shown this Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Newport Beach Film Festival. He talks about this detective story told in the actual Irish-Celtic Language. And the growth of Irish language films around the world.#irishlanguage #celtic #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

Savor the story of Irish Whiskey and the "wine geese" who left Ireland to found famous wineries in Ireland. Along with some talk of the whole Irish beverage industry (including Guinness) and the cutting edge pubs and restaurants fueling this renaissance in Irish Spirits of all sorts. in this documentary film SIP OF IRISH, shown at this week's NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL. #irish #irishfilms #irishdocuentaries #documentary #irishwhiskey #irishspirits #irishwineries #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

Miriam Vega from Mint Health Insurance Agency joins us to discuss the current MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PERIOD. And some of the changes that have been made this year. And to pick the best plan for you. #medicare #hispanicbusiness #healthcare #octalkradio

Ken and Paige Cruse join us to discuss MIRACLES FOR KIDS. And their whole motivation for the extensive philantropy and charitable work they do. #charities #philanthropy #philanthropists #miraclesforkids #octalkradio

Don't miss A TASTE OF IRISH, a history of Irish Whiskey at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Sunday, October 19 as part of their annual IRISH SPOTLIGHT series on Irish films and filmmakers. This one tells the fascinating tale of Irish Whiskey (literally "the breath of life" in the actual Irish Language). How it was the first whiskey ever made (pre-dating even Scotch), fell on hard times after Prohibition and WWII. And it's spectacular revival in recent years. #whiskey #irishwhiskey #tasteofirish #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

Meet Ruan Magan Director of the Irish Language Film BAITE being shown this Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Newport Beach Film Festival. He talks about this detective story told in the actual Irish-Celtic Language. And the growth of Irish language films around the world.#irishlanguage #celtic #irishfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

Irish Entrepreneur Enda O'Coineen who owns the Business Post Newspaper in Ireland joins us to discuss his remarkable journey sailing solo around the world. Including the tragedies that struck and his grit to finish the journey. Which turned into the movie the Unsinkable Entrepreneur, being shown at this weekend's Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, October 19. #sailing #yachts #sailingaroundtheworld #unsinkableentrepreneur #determination #Inspiration #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurjourney #entrepreneurmotivation #newportbeachfilmfestival #octalkradio

Stephanie Pichardo and Travis Garcia join us to discuss this year's Newport Beach Film Festival. And their special Latin Showcase on Monday, Oct. 20. #octalkradio #hispanicfilms #latinfilms #mexicanfilms #newportbeachfilmfestival #ochcc #octalkradio

Chef Pascal talks with his longtime friend Dean Kim, a master baker of distinction. Chef Kim's illustrious career in the baking industry spans approximately three decades, during which he has successfully established and grown an artisanal bakery into a prominent wholesale bakery, supplying many of the top hotels and restaurants in Southern California. OC Baking Company has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality bread among the region's leading chefs. On the podcast, we will engage in a comprehensive discussion on the essential attributes required for success in the baking industry, Chef Kim's passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, and his dedication to giving back to the community. We will also explore the operational complexities involved in managing a wholesale business and the strategies for developing a highly skilled and dedicated team. You won't want to miss this tasty treat. #baking #bakeries #bakedbread #restaruants #restaurantindustry #dining #finedining #finediningexperience #chefpascal #octalkradio

Kerri Kaplan from the LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION joins us to discuss their work as the world's largest funder of Pancreatic Cancer Research. #cancer #cancerresearch #pancreaticcancer #pancreatccancerresearch #livinghope#octalkradio

Daniel Rubalcava Jr., Partner in La Reina Markets joins us to discuss the creation and growth of their businesss. And his work as Chairman of the Community Advisory Board for AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center #lareinamarkets #ochispanicbusiness #ochcc #hispanicentrepreneurs #mexicanfood #mexicancuisine #mexicanmarket #hispanicmarket #octalkradio

Dr. Justin Fesler, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Lake Forest is joined by Christine Cimabue from Holistic Homes to discuss the importance of having a healthy home for your overall health. #health #healthyhome #healthyhomes #homehealth #healthsimplified #homeairquality #fyzicaltherapy #octdalkradio

Nicolas Clifford, Manager of Patient Education for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). Talking about cancer ghosting. And how the people in your life may suddenly disappear when tehy hear you have cancer. #cancer #pancreaticancer #pancan #cancerghosting #livinghope #octalkradio

Leslie Nguyen from Bosscat Kitchen and Libations and Jen Wales from Wales Communications join us to discuss their OC WHISKEY FESTIVAL on Wednesday, Oct 15 in Irvine (in the park in front of Bosscat Restaurant). #whiskey #whiskeyfestival #ocwhiskeyfestival #chefpascal #octalkradio

Andrea Ketcham from Chez Andrea Cuisine joins us to discuss her life and times in the kitchen. And her work as a private chef. And her home cooking classes from culinary techniques to cooking from scratch. #chefs #privatechefs #occooking #scratchcooking #culinary #chefpascal #octalkradio

Meet Bunker A. Hill Marine Surverys and find out more about all that they do to help buyers evaluate their yacht purchases thru their Pre-Sale Survy Evaluations. Using their 30 + years of experience along with sophisticated technology like Flir Thermal Imaging, the finest Moisture Meters, and comprehensive operation of the vessel systems to assist their yacht customers with mechanical inspections, oil sampling, electrical overview, and audio gauging. Good decisions are made with good information. And their job is to provide the best information about the current condition of any given yacht. #yacht #yachts #yachtlife #yachting #yachtbrokers #yachtbrokerage #yachtsurveyors #yachtinspections #yachtingindustry #yachtworld #boats #boating #boatindustry #octalkradio

Chris Marsh Clark who plays Johnny Cash in the South Coast Repertory production of The Million Dollar Quartet joins us to talk about his role. And the whole story of this show running thru Oct. 19 #scr #musicals #milliondollarquartet #octalkradio

Gregg Schwenk, Co-Founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festiva joins us to discuss how this iconic event started. Becoming the largest film festival on Coastal Califonria. And how an investment banker turned into a film festival producer. Plus hightlights of this year's 26th Annual Event. Including the premiere of a SHORT FILM produced by our host's own son, Ryan Saywitz (a current student at USC's prestigious film school). A short film called FOLLOWED which will be shown on Monday, October 20th. See www.newportbeachfilmfest.com for more details. #films #filmfestival #newportbeachfilmfestival #letstalkrealestate #followedfilm #octalkradio

Greg Herder, Director of the Center for Real Estate at Cal State Fullerton joins us to discuss their program And his background in real estate up to this point. #realestate #commercialrealestate #calstatefullerton #octalkradio

Today we report on the recent KLOTHO CONFERENCE here at UCI's Beall Applied Innovation Center (the first of it's kind) where academic researchers from around the world gathered to discuss their collective research into the mysterious KLOTHO PROTEINS found in our blood system. And their potential to fight or prevent all sorts of aging diseases and processes (including cancer) #klotho #antiaging #cancer #cancerprevention #killingcancer #longevity #sciencereseach #livinghope #pancreaticcancer #octalkradio

Today our host, legendary OC Chef Pascal Olhats is joined by another one of his proteges Chef Chelsea Diana Cruz who has had a storied career "behind the kitchen doors". From 5 star resorts and television to the pages of the Michelin Guide. Plus she'll talk about her annual participation in that strange cultural phenomenon known as Burning Man. Here on Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO #chefs #cooking #restaurants #ocrestaurants #dining #finedining #chefpascal #michelinguide #resorts #tvchefs #burningman #octalkradio

Meet Stephan Seanoa from Tupua Productions joins us to discuss his appearance at this Sunday's Tiki Beach run in Huntington Beach's Bolsa Chica State Beach. And the Polynesion culture behind this event. #running #runnersworld #runningintolife #inspirational #motivational #carenwareevents #octalkradio #runningcommunity #runningevents #runningmotivation #5k #funrun #carenwareevents

Two of our regular runners (Patty Bishop and Micelle Scarantino) join us to share the story of their recent trek to Mt. Everest basecamp to run the Mt. Everest Marathon. And what keeps these two regular ladies running all over the world #running #runnersworld #runners #runningcommunity #runningevents #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #5k #carenwareevents #octalkradio

We're joined by two local running coaches, Jesse Lopez and Barrett Brauer to talk about their work coaching runners. And their ongoing commitment to youth sports as well. #running #runners #runnersworld #5k #runnerstraining #runningintolife #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #5k #funrun #octalkradio #runningcoach #carenwareevents

World Class Runner Caren Ware talks with another special person she's run into along her journey RUNNING INTO LIFE. Filmmaker Hassan Aboukhadijeh. #runningintolife #inpirationi #motivation #whoweruninto #octalkradio #running #runners #runnerscommunity #runnersworld

Caren Ware's son-in-law joins us to discuss his passion for water polo and how he's built a business around it. And why he supports her SPLASH DASH every year at Wild Rivers Park in Irvine, California. #runners #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #running #runningevents #runningmotivation #waterpolo #runningintolife #run #5K #funrun #octalkradio