SUP #119 feat Susan Shillinglaw

This week, our guest is Susan Shillinglaw, Director of the National Steinbeck Center. Throughout the rest of September and October, the National Steinbeck Center will be hosting several workshops and talks about Steinbeck and his love for Mexico. Susan is a world renown expert on Steinbeck and she tells us some great stories and insight into Salinas's most famous son. 

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SUP #109 feat AGE

In this episode, our guest is Demetrius, vocalist for local Prog-Metal band AGE (At God's End). We talk about a huge show they just played in Watsonville that had 25 bands and went on for 13 hours. He also talks about his show promotion group, Witch Hunt Productions and the shows they have coming up in Salinas and San Jose which will feature some legendary names in Thrash and Punk.

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SUP #105 feat Claudia Melendez Salinas

This week our guest is Claudia Melendez Salinas, a local journalist that recently published her first book titled A Fighting Chance. It is a story of a boy growing up on the east side of Salinas and his daily attempt to keep his life going in a direction that will help his family. We also talk about how journalism has changed in the last 20 years and what role blogs, podcasts, and other new media have in influencing journalism.

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SUP #101 feat V-Dog

This week our guest is V-Dog, a podcast producer from right here in Salinas. V-Dog is currently on two podcasts: What is This? and The Post Match Podcast. What is This is a solo project in the vein of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast where any and all topics are open for discussion. The Post Match Podcast is a weekly wrestling podcast that he records with his co-host Kazz. You may have heard of Kazz from his Wednesday Wreck show on KHDC, that has been a  local hip-hop staple for years.

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SUP #102 feat Beefy Boys Jerky

In this episode our guest is John Bailey from Beefy Boys Jerky. Beefy Boys has been producing beef jerky in Salinas from locally sourced cattle since 1999. You may have actually driven past one of the herds that is to become delicious jerky on your way to Toro Park. John talks to us about the history of Beefy Boys and the Locale trademark they operate under. If you are ever at a farmers market or grocery and see the trademark "Locale" on the box with a QR code, you know that produce was grown within 120 miles of where you are standing. And if you scan that QR code you can call the farmer yourself and order their fresh produce directly from them. Really interesting program that grew out of the Salinas Valley.

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SUP #100 feat MILPA

In this episode our guests are George and Rene from MILPA. They are a group from Salinas that is cultivating the next crop of leaders. Milpa is a Mesoamerican system of farming that uses complementary plants to reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Taking inspiration from that system, MILPA is taking a multi-faceted approach to teaching the younger generation and creating leaders that understand the complex problems of our modern world.

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SUP #99: Talkin' about the End of Life Options Act

This our most unique topic and one of the most informative interviews we have done. Our guest is Debbie Ramos and she taught us about a subject we had heard of but knew very little about. The End of Life Options Act goes into effect in June in California and while death is a difficult topic for a lot of people we must deal with the reality and plan accordingly. We hope you can gain something from listening to this episode and if you know someone that might be interested in the information presented, share it with them.

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SUP #94 feat Hermitage Brewing

In this episode our guest is Nicole from Hermitage Brewing in San Jose. We talk about the history of their brewery and its sister restaurant the Tied House. We also discuss how someone from the Silicon Valley tech industry ended up in craft brewing. Nicole was at the Public House for the weekly pint night and we thank her for taking the time to chat with us for a bit.

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SUP Road Trip Vol. 2

In this episode of Road Trip with Rob and Edwin the guys head out to El Zacatecano on East Alisal. This restaurant is a real hidden gem in Salinas, a place many have driven by for years without realizing the treasures that await inside this modest establishment. 

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SUP 3-13-16 feat Longo

In this episode our guest is Salinas based hip-hop artist Longo. He is opening up for hip-hop legend KRS-One in Santa Cruz this week so we had him come on and talk about his expectations. We also discuss the struggle local hip-hop artists have booking shows in Salinas and who influenced his style on the mic. You can learn more about Longo and his music on the following links:

https://soundcloud.com/longomusic

https://www.facebook.com/LonGo-864728390267314/

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Salinas Underground feat Joey Espinoza

In this episode our guest is Joey Espinoza, a medical marijuana advocate that is helping guide Salinas implement rules for medical marijuana dispensaries. We discuss what the new regulations mean for Salinas and how they are unique from other parts of the state. This conversation is full of first hand information and a great way to quickly learn about the upcoming changes, including a city-wide vote that will finalize the whole process.

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Salinas Underground feat Zach from Strawberry Girls

In this episode our guest is Zach from the band Strawberry Girls. They area Salinas based rock trio that is about to embark on their second national tour. We talk about the origins of the band and their plans for the future. We also discuss the Salinas music scene that usually has to leave the city to find a venue to play. We also talk about our favorite new topic, the great food we have here in Salinas. Zach also describes his favorite dish in town that you can find at Pica Fresh in downtown Salinas.

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SUP 2-6-16 feat Mike PZ

In this episode of Salinas Underground we welcome back Mike PZ. The last time Mike was on the show we described him as the busiest musician in Salinas. It looks like he has maintained that pace as he talks about the four projects he is currently working on along with weekly shows and a full-time job. Oz also talks about his magical experience at Salinas City BBQ and then we get into a discussion of what ingredients the "official" Salinas salad would have.

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SUP 1-21-16 feat Central Coast Foodie

In this episode we welcome our friend Rachel Duchak aka Central Coast Foodie. Rachel runs a website that covers the food scene on the Central Coast from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara. We sit down with a pizza and bruschetta from Giorgios at 201 Main, a couple of hot dogs from Dubbers, and a delicious variety of treats from Blue Aces Bake Shoppe.

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SUP 1-17-16: Up In Smoke

In this episode Oz and Cujo discuss the recent city ordinance that allows for 3 medical marijuana dispensaries and commercial cultivation in Salinas. It is a sudden and weird shift in city that is usually a politically conservative town. Oz also wonders about the Weekly's apparent loathing of this change.  We also talk about how local elections seem to be the same people running year-after-year, just for different positions and how that affects the city. 
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SUP 1-7-16: Guess who's back...

It is a new year and we have a new episode for all of you! In this episode we discuss an e-mail that nearly moved us to tears. We started this podcast with two goals: change how people view Salinas and possibly give one of the talented youths from this city a chance to showcase those talents in college. Well, after reading this e-mail it looks like one of those goals might be closer to reality than we ever thought.
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12-6-15 SUP Episode #83

In this episode we talk about The Letters Home returning to the Public House and downtown Salinas. These guys showed up randomly on their way to a gig in San Francisco and ended up becoming an unofficial house band. We also get into Salinas's most interesting council-member and his upcoming appearance in front of a judge to face some very serious charges. Also, Oz talks about his discovery of grinding his own black pepper with peppercorn from Gold Leaf.

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SUP 11-30-15 We Are Family

In this episode Oz talks about a conversation he had with an elementary school principal from the Eastside. She said that kids in Salinas go to school for three reasons. The majority of kids go to school to learn, but their is a group of kids that go to school to get the love they are not getting at home and another group of kids that goes to school to be able to eat every day. When Oz was younger he was one of the kids that went to school mainly to have something to eat and he talks about how that conversation affected him.

SUP 11-22-15 Factoter of the City

In this episode we talk about the brunch offerings at Giorgio's and why you should be spending more time there. Also, how will the filming of the TV show "COPS" affect the already strained relations between the public and the police department and how does that filming add to the perception of this city. Finally, we ask, "why did Dubbers have to change their chili recipe?".