Ventura Forward
Spencer & Spence
Show overview
Ventura Forward has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 37 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 39 episodes published. Published by Spencer & Spence.
From the publisher
Everything that’s happening in Ventura County, from the beaches to The Pier, restaurants, wineries & breweries, music, sports, hiking, biking, surfing, sharing the stoke that moves Ventura Forward, Let’s Go!
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodesEp 131#140 Sports Fields Availability
Cameron DeYoung & Mike Loftus Share their experiences as local sports supporters with VUSD.
Ep 130#138 Amanda Martin
Local woman from Ojai is running for Governor. Good Luck Amanda. Listen here to find out about her platform.
Ep 129#135 February 2026
School District, City Council, Highway 126 Deep Dives.
Ep 128#135 We are Back! Happy Holidays!
Excited to share about current topics in The City of Ventura and our passion for Ventura County! Merry Christmas!
Ep 127#132 Larry Anter Basketball Coach, Community Leader, AGame.
Coach Larry shares about Summer Camp, Basketball History, and all things hoops happening in The City Of Ventura.
Ep 126Happy May Days 2025
Back after a few weeks off sharing local news, sports and calendar.
Ep 125#130 News You Need To Know
From City Council to the Ventura Harbor, to local Community Councils, the meetings provide the action and we need you there.
Ep 124#129 Ventura Spring News
Golf Course reopens, Ventura Harbor gets sand cleaned up and do you want housing inside AG on the East Side?
Ep 123#128 Daniel Wurz Tribute Episode
Father-in-Law's are important in all of our lives. Listen to this man's life story and how he bonded with your host Spencer Noren.
Ep 122#127 Tik Tok Forwardteers Unite!
We talk partners, sponsorships, and sharing opportunities for all in Ventura.
Ep 121#126 Real Love Welcomed Us
In Ventura we all find ourselves here for a reason, love and care need to be the continuing example.
Ep 120Big News In Little Town
Random headlines from Ventura keep popping up on international news feeds... is that good news or bad news for us?
Ep 119Public School Support & Importance.
The Federal changes ripple across the country bringing new and old conversations about the Government to light.
Ep 118#123 Schools Are The Key To Our Success!
We talk about the importance of quality jobs, cost of living and does supply and demand work when it comes to housing?
Ep 117#122 Moving Forward Fast!
Change in Ventura happening now, do the residents have any control?
Ep 116#121 Ventura Forward Shares It All, Get Involved!
From Main Street Moves to current hot topics and showing love to our sponsors, enjoy the episode!
Ep 115#111 Annabel Taylor - Homeless 805 Advocate talks about deep hope in getting off the streets in Ventura & Oxnard
Ep 114#110 Finding Hope In California Wildfires
Our thoughts are with fire victims in L.A. as this podcast looks to share process we learned from The Thomas Fire in 2017.
Ep 113#118 2025 We Are Ready!
Buy tickets, show up, be involved, buy local! 2025, where we will see each other in the city we love!
Ep 112#118 Ventura Holiday Events!
Buena High, Ventura High, Parade of Lights, Rubicon Theater, So much to do!!! Get across town and buy those gifts locally!