Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

Adam Montiel
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Community Content from Concentrate. After more than 20 years in broadcast radio, Adam brings his daily show on demand without the filler of FM radio. Enjoy topical and daily news that also celebrates the culture of arts, wine, music, travel, tourism, and artisanal entrepreneurship. Broadcasting from and celebrating California's Central Coast.

  1. 5d ago

    Jimmy Paulding, SLO Supervisor is Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking As Adam has said, there are some family transitions that have kept Adam off the air a few days, but he wanted to get this pre recorded interview from late last week on the show. Jimmy Paulding joins Adam for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the future of South San Luis Obispo County as he seeks reelection to the SLO County Board of Supervisors. From the rapid growth of Nipomo and infrastructure improvements across District 4 to homelessness, public safety, Diablo Canyon, energy policy, and the realities of running in a highly contested race, Jimmy shares where he believes the county has made progress and where the work is far from finished. Adam also digs into some of the headlines surrounding the campaign, including political action committees, campaign finance questions, and the increasingly challenging balance between local government and national politics. Whether you're a voter, a community advocate, or simply someone who cares about where San Luis Obispo County is headed, this is an insightful look at the issues affecting everyday life on the Central Coast. Based on Jimmy's conversation with Adam, topics include homelessness reduction efforts, the future of Diablo Canyon, public safety investments, Oceano improvements, Nipomo's growth plans, and the importance of maintaining a nonpartisan approach to local government. Learn more: • Jimmy Paulding Campaign: https://jimmypaulding.org/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmypaulding/ • SLO County Board of Supervisors: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    50 min

  2. May 27

    Slo County Supervisor Race | Michael Erin Woody on Public Trust & SLO CAL Issues | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with SLO County Supervisor candidate Michael Erin Woody for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Central Coast. Michael brings a unique perspective to the table as a civil engineer, Harvard graduate, tribal council member, former elected official, and longtime Central Coast local with deep family roots tied to Morro Bay and the Salinan tribe. Together, Adam and Michael discuss: • Offshore wind energy and the future of the coastline • Battery storage projects and concerns after the Moss Landing fire • Diablo Canyon and California’s energy future • Homelessness, growth, and infrastructure challenges • Public trust, community voice, and local government • Protecting the character and identity of the Central Coast But beyond policy, this episode becomes something more personal, a conversation about legacy, belonging, and what it means to protect a place you love while still preparing for the future. This conversation is part of Up+Adam’s ongoing effort to invite SLO County Supervisor candidates into the studio for respectful, long-form conversations centered on ideas, perspective, and community. Also coming soon, a conversation with supervisor candidate Jimmy Paulding. For more on Michael Erin Woody, visit https://www.woodyforsupervisor.com/ ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    1h 10m

  3. May 26

    Greek Festival SLO 2026: Inside the Bigger-Than-Ever Celebration in San Luis Obispo | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking The Greek Festival is back in San Luis Obispo and somehow bigger, louder, warmer, and even more soulful than before. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Eric and Ninon Atwood, two of the passionate forces behind Greek Festival 2026, happening May 30 and 31 at the Madonna Expo Center. What starts as a conversation about gyros, baklava, lamb shanks, and dancing quickly turns into something deeper about culture, hospitality, family, and why Greek traditions still matter in a hyper-digital world starving for connection. This episode is packed with stories about the emotional power of food, the meaning behind Greek dancing, the concept of “agape,” and why the Greeks may have mastered celebration thousands of years ago. Eric and Ninon talk about the completely revamped 2026 festival experience, live music, cultural storytelling, Cal Poly dance groups, vendors that recreate an old-world bazaar atmosphere, and the community partnerships helping make the event possible, including support for the Noor Foundation and the SLO Food Bank. There is laughter, there is history, there is ouzo, and yes, there is a serious discussion about the importance of cheese pie. If you’ve ever wanted to experience Greece without leaving the Central Coast, this episode is your invitation. Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to dance. • Greek Festival SLO: Greek Festival SLO • Tickets: Get Tickets Here • Instagram: @greekfestslo Event Details: • May 30 and May 31, 2026 • Madonna Expo Center, San Luis Obispo • Live Greek music and dancing • Authentic Greek food and desserts • Family-friendly • Kids 12 and under free • Free parking ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    32 min

  4. May 22

    Pinot & Paella Returns to Templeton Park for Paso Robles Youth Arts | Up+Adam

    SLOFreeParking | Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza  Pinot Noir, paella, live music, and one of those Central Coast afternoons that just feels right. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Barby Wunsch, Executive Director of Paso Robles Youth Arts, to talk about the return of Pinot & Paella happening June 7th at Templeton Park. They get into why this event has become such a staple over the last 21 years, the insane lineup of wineries and chefs this year, and how the festival directly supports arts education for local kids right here on the Central Coast. But this conversation goes deeper than wine and food. Adam and Barby talk about why the arts matter so much for young people right now, especially in a post-COVID world where connection, confidence, and creative outlets are more important than ever. From music and theater to culinary arts and media programs, Paso Robles Youth Arts is giving kids a place to express themselves, build friendships, and discover what they’re capable of. Also in this episode: • Why Pinot Noir “opens a door” for wine lovers • The chefs Adam is most excited about this year • The new state-of-the-art culinary kitchen at PRYA • Why nonprofits are feeling the squeeze more than ever • Paella burritos… yes, really • And why this event feels more like a community gathering than a fundraiser Get tickets for Pinot & Paella: • Pinot & Paella Festival Tickets Learn more about Paso Robles Youth Arts: • Paso Robles Youth Arts Center Follow along: • Paso Robles Youth Arts Instagram • Pinot & Paella Instagram ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! *Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HERE Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    43 min

  5. May 21

    Molly Kern: Inside the SLO Food Bank’s Summer Hunger Fight | Open House 2026 | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking Summer break is supposed to feel carefree. But for a lot of families across San Luis Obispo County, it also means losing access to school breakfasts and lunches, stretching grocery budgets even thinner, and quietly trying to figure out how to make it all work. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Molly Kern from SLO Food Bank for a conversation about what food insecurity really looks like on the Central Coast, and how the community continues to show up for one another in powerful ways. Molly shares how the food bank is now serving more than 52,000 people every month, why summer creates extra pressure for working families, and how their upcoming Open House is designed to pull back the curtain on the incredible operation happening inside the warehouse every single day. Adam and Molly also get into the wildly competitive Summer Breakfast Bag Build-Off finals, volunteer culture in SLO County, raising kids with a spirit of service, and why food is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s community. It’s dignity. It’s connection. And yes, Adam will be out there emceeing the event too. If you’ve ever wondered how the SLO Food Bank actually works, who it helps, or how to get involved, this episode gives you a real look inside one of the most important organizations on the Central Coast. • Learn more about the SLO Food Bank: SLO Food Bank Official Website • RSVP for the Open House: SLO Food Bank Open House RSVP • Follow the SLO Food Bank on Instagram: @slofoodbank ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! *Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HERE Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    43 min

  6. May 20

    Leonard Cohen: La Esquina, Free Parking & the Future of Downtown SLO | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking  Downtown San Luis Obispo has its characters. Its storytellers. Its lifers. And then there’s Leonard Cohen. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with the longtime restaurateur behind La Esquina Taqueria, Cioppino’s, and the legendary Old Port Inn for one of those conversations that only happens when two people genuinely love where they live. This episode starts with tacos and free parking… then spirals beautifully into the history of Port San Luis, the psychology of hospitality, modern tipping culture, World War II storytelling, hidden Central Coast history, and the surprisingly emotional origin story behind those iconic glass tables over the water at Old Port Inn. Leonard opens up about the brutal impact downtown parking issues had on local businesses over the last few years and why he decided to offer free parking at La Esquina to help bring people back downtown. He also talks about the upcoming release of his new memoir and recipe collection, By The Glass, which blends family stories, restaurant history, recipes, local lore, and the experiences that shaped his life as a businessman, father, community advocate, and accidental historian. You’ll also hear: • Why Leonard believes hospitality should feel generous, not restrictive • His brutally honest take on modern tipping culture • The return of beloved Cioppino Nights • How a childhood memory with his dad inspired a dining experience locals still talk about decades later • The behind-the-scenes role he quietly played during the Unocal years in Avila Beach • The unbelievable true story inspiring his next World War II-based novel • What happened when the real Leonard Cohen called the restaurant from Australia This is one of those deeply local conversations that somehow becomes universal. Funny, opinionated, nostalgic, thoughtful, and wildly SLO CAL.  • Check out Restaurant: La Esquina Taqueria • Cioppino Nights return regularly at La Esquina (5/31 next one) • Free parking available in the new downtown parking structure when dining at La Esquina  • Follow on Instagram: @laesquinaslo ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! *Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HERE Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    57 min

  7. May 19

    Actor Michael Chiklis (The Commish/The Shield) on Saving the Arts for Children | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking Michael Chiklis has played some of television’s most unforgettable characters, from Vic Mackey on The Shield to Tony Scali on The Commish and Ben Grimm in Fantastic Four. But this conversation with Adam Montiel goes somewhere deeper than Hollywood. In this episode of Up+Adam, Michael Chiklis opens up about the very real moment that changed the course of his life: a regional theater in Massachusetts, a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and a 14-year-old kid discovering storytelling for the first time. What followed became a moving conversation about why arts funding matters, how creativity shapes young minds, and why Chiklis is now advocating alongside The Creative Coalition to protect artistic expression and opportunities for future generations. There’s also a hilarious detour involving his dog “Tom Brady,” reflections on The Shield and The Commish, and one of those rare interview moments where a guest stops sounding like a celebrity and starts sounding deeply human. This one’s about storytelling, advocacy, creativity, and the life-changing power of being given a chance. • Learn more about The Creative Coalition: The Creative Coalition ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! *Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HERE Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    25 min

  8. May 18

    Adam Verdin: Political Newcomer Takes on an Incumbent in the SLO Supervisor District 4 Race | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by The Mountain Air | Sponsored by Benny’s Pizza | SLOFreeParking San Luis Obispo County politics gets personal on this episode of Up+Adam as Adam Montiel sits down with District 4 County Supervisor candidate Adam Verdin for a conversation that goes far beyond campaign mailers and party labels. Verdin opens up about what pushed him into the race against incumbent Jimmy Paulding, the emotional reality of running for office for the first time, and why he believes local government should operate with more common sense and less political tribalism. From owning Old Juan’s Cantina and flying professionally as a pilot, to navigating campaign controversies, endorsements, and “dark money” headlines, this episode digs into the human side of public service. Adam and Adam also tackle some of the biggest issues facing the Central Coast right now, including homelessness, affordable housing, Diablo Canyon, workforce struggles, economic pressure on middle-class families, and whether young people can realistically build a future in SLO County anymore. There’s humor, tension, vulnerability, and a few moments where the conversation feels more like neighbors talking than politicians debating. Whether you’re deeply political, politically exhausted, or just trying to understand the future of the SLO CAL, this is one of those conversations built to make you think a little deeper. Links: • Campaign Website: VerdinForSupervisor.com • SLO Chamber Candidate Profile: SLO Chamber Candidate Profile – Adam Verdin ******** *PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS! *Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HERE Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music******** CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK! ******** ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE! ******** FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM ********* Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them! Life Elements City of SLO WoodsHumaneSociety Tin City Distillery 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 ©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.

    53 min
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Community Content from Concentrate. After more than 20 years in broadcast radio, Adam brings his daily show on demand without the filler of FM radio. Enjoy topical and daily news that also celebrates the culture of arts, wine, music, travel, tourism, and artisanal entrepreneurship. Broadcasting from and celebrating California's Central Coast.

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  • Creator
    Adam Montiel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Adam Montiel | Up + Adam
  • Show Website
    Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

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