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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. 11H AGO

    Amanda Knox is Up+Adam | When Certainty Goes Wrong: From Wrongful Conviction to Criminal Justice Advocate

    Up+Adam March 16, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet What happens when the world decides your story before the truth has a chance to catch up? In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Amanda Knox for a conversation about certainty, conviction, and the stories we tell when we desperately want answers. Knox spent four years in an Italian prison and nearly a decade fighting to clear her name after being wrongfully convicted in a case that captured global headlines. Today she’s an author, journalist, public speaker, and advocate for criminal justice reform who studies how media narratives and public opinion can shape the pursuit of justice. Her latest project, Doubt: The Case of Lucy Letby, examines one of the most shocking criminal cases in the United Kingdom involving former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby. In the podcast, Knox revisits the evidence and asks a difficult question that many people are afraid to explore: is the case truly as open and shut as the world believes? Drawing from her own experience of wrongful conviction, Knox looks at how institutional pressure, media narratives, and the human desire for simple answers can sometimes overpower complexity. Adam and Amanda dive into the psychology of certainty, why people instinctively want to pin guilt on someone when tragedy strikes, and how easy it is for investigations and headlines to take on a life of their own. They also talk about something unexpected in Knox’s story: her success in stand-up comedy. For Knox, humor has become a way to reclaim her narrative and process the absurd situations she still finds herself in. As she explains in the conversation, sometimes the choice in dark moments is simple. You can cry about the absurdity of it all, or you can laugh and keep moving forward. • Listen to the podcast Doubt: The Case of Lucy Letby https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-doubt-the-case-of-lucy-le-321229564/about • Amanda Knox official website https://www.amandaknox.com • Amanda Knox book FREE: My Search for Meaning https://www.amandaknox.com/writing.html • Follow Amanda Knox on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox ******** 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.

    22 min

  2. 3D AGO

    SLO CAL Opera and Dance Leaders Respond to Timothée Chalamet’s “No One Cares” Comment on Up+Adam

    Up+Adam March 13, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet A single comment from Hollywood sparked a global arts conversation. When actor Timothée Chalamet joked that “no one cares about opera or ballet anymore,” the remark landed hard for artists who have dedicated their lives to those very forms. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with two Central Coast creatives who know the reality behind the headlines: Brian Asher Alhadeff, General and Artistic Director of Opera San Luis Obispo, and Lisa Deyo, Artistic Director of Deyo Dances. The conversation goes far beyond celebrity sound bites. Brian and Lisa share what it felt like to hear those comments as lifelong artists, why opera and ballet still hold profound emotional power, and what happens when audiences experience live performance for the first time. From the challenge of competing with modern entertainment to the magic of a live orchestra vibrating through a theater, they explore how these centuries-old art forms remain deeply human and relevant today. As Lisa beautifully puts it, opera and dance are not about “getting it right.” They are about feeling something. Adam also dives into the local angle: what it takes to keep these art forms thriving right here on the Central Coast. The answer involves creativity, community, and constantly finding new ways to invite people into the experience. Because once someone steps into the theater and lets the performance wash over them, chances are they will want to come back again. If you have ever been curious about opera, ballet, or live performance but felt intimidated, this conversation might be your invitation. • Learn more about Opera San Luis Obispo https://www.operaslo.org/ • Learn more about Deyo Dances https://www.deyodances.com/ • Follow Opera SLO on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/operaslo/ • Follow Deyo Dances https://www.instagram.com/deyodances/ ******** *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.

    39 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Marino Monferrato: Hell’s Kitchen Star and Paso Robles Neighbor Opens La Biga Pizza | Up+Adam

    Up+Adam Sponsored by Portabidet On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with one of the most recognizable faces in restaurant television who just happens to be right here in our own backyard. Marino Monferrato, the longtime Maître d’ on Hell's Kitchen, joins the show alongside his lovely better-half Michelle Monferrato to talk about hospitality, marriage, pizza philosophy, and why Paso Robles has become home. For fourteen seasons Marino has stood beside Gordon Ramsay managing the dining room chaos of Hell’s Kitchen, while also serving as VP of Hospitality at DAOU Vineyards. But the latest chapter of the Monferratos’ story is something much more personal. Together they’ve opened La Biga, an authentic Neapolitan-style pizzeria in Paso Robles’ Paso Market Walk built around a living dough starter known as “the mother.” It’s traditional Italian pizza rooted in culture and craft… just, as Marino jokes, “not as droopy.” In this conversation Adam and the Monferratos dive into Marino’s path from hospitality school in Italy to high-end restaurants in Los Angeles, the unexpected phone call that landed him on Hell’s Kitchen, and what it’s really like working with Gordon Ramsay when the cameras are rolling and when they’re not. They also talk about the philosophy of Italian cooking, the beauty of simple ingredients, the discipline behind great pizza dough, and the real heartbeat behind La Biga. Michelle also shares what it’s like supporting a hospitality career for more than thirty years, helping build the business behind the scenes while pursuing her own path in nursing. The result is a conversation about partnership, community, and why great hospitality is less about food and more about how people feel when they walk through the door. And yes, the show settles one very important debate: pineapple pizza, ranch dressing, and the one test Marino says determines whether a pizzeria is truly great… the classic Margherita. If you're in Paso Robles, you can experience La Biga for yourself at 1803 Spring Street, open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 4 PM. Learn more and follow along: • La Biga Paso Robles Website https://labigapaso.com • La Biga Paso Robles Instagram https://www.instagram.com/labigapasorobles/ • Marino Monferrato Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marino.monferrato/ • Hell’s Kitchen (Marino profile) https://hellskitchen.fandom.com/f/t/Marino%20Monferatto ******** *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.

    1h 6m

  4. 5D AGO

    Bob Voglin: Surfing for Hope Founder on Cancer Survival, Surf Culture, and Riding the Wave of Hope | Up+Adam

    Sponsored by Portabidet Bob Voglin is one of those Central Coast characters whose story feels bigger than the waves he rides. Known to many locals as “Helmet Bob,” he is a longtime surfer, cancer survivor, and the heart behind Surfing for Hope, a San Luis Obispo–based nonprofit that uses the healing power of the ocean to support individuals and families affected by cancer. What began as an idea sparked in the water has grown into a community movement. Since its early days, Surfing for Hope has raised more than $200,000 for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center and other local programs helping cancer patients and their families. Through surf contests, community gatherings, and programs like the Pure Stoke youth surf clinics, the organization creates moments of connection, healing, and joy for people navigating some of life’s hardest challenges. Bob recently captured his journey in a new memoir, Riding the Wave of Hope. In the book, he reflects on his life in the surf, his battle with cancer, the lessons learned along the way, and the powerful role positivity, spirituality, and the ocean have played in helping him keep moving forward. This conversation dives into Bob’s story, the origin of Surfing for Hope, the impact it continues to have on the Central Coast, and why sharing what you love can sometimes be the most powerful way to help others. • Surfing for Hope https://surfingforhope.org/ • Buy the book: Riding the Wave of Hope https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Wave-Hope-Surviving-challenges/dp/B0FXN3R92Y • Follow Bob Voglin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bobvoglin2019/ ******** *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.

    1h 14m

  5. 6D AGO

    Redemption, Recipes, and the Kitchen That Saved Her: Central Coast Chef Dominique Benavidez | Up+Adam

    Up+Adam March 10, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet Chef Dominique Benavidez joins Adam for one of the most honest and revealing conversations we’ve had on Up+Adam. What begins as a conversation about food quickly becomes something deeper. Dominique shares the story behind her culinary journey. From leaving school at a young age to care for her father, to navigating loss, addiction, and ultimately finding healing and purpose through cooking. It’s a powerful reminder that the people creating the meals we love often carry stories far beyond the plate. She’s now bringing that philosophy to a special Domingo Mexican-inspired brunch pop-up happening in downtown San Luis Obispo. Guests can expect a three-course experience with two menu options, fresh juices, and a relaxed Sunday morning vibe. Seating is limited, making it an intimate way to experience Chef Dominique’s cooking and the story behind it. • Learn more about Chef Dominique Benavidez • Reserve tickets for Domingo Brunch • Follow along for upcoming pop-ups, private dinners, and events Website https://dombenavidez.com/ Domingo Brunch Tickets https://dombenavidez.com/events Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chef.benavidez/ ******** *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.

    56 min

  6. MAR 9

    From Waikiki Underworld to PTA Mom | Breaking Good with Nikki Mammano | Up+Adam

    Up+Adam March 9, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet What does rock bottom really look like? And more importantly, what does it take to climb back from it? On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with Nikki Mammano, author of Breaking Good: A Memoir, for a conversation that is as raw as it is hopeful. Nikki’s life story reads like something straight out of a crime drama. She arrived in Hawaii at twenty years old hoping for a fresh start and college life at the University of Hawaii. Within just a few years, addiction and survival pulled her into Waikiki’s drug underworld where she went from a struggling young woman to someone people called “boss” in a dangerous scene fueled by meth, money, and power. In this conversation with Adam, Nikki reflects on the version of herself who once stared into a motel mirror wondering how her life had unraveled, the unexpected leadership instincts that helped her survive in a dangerous world, and what it means to live a completely different life today raising two daughters and telling her story publicly for the first time. • Learn more about Nikki Mammano https://www.nikkimammano.com • Buy Breaking Good: A Memoir https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Good-Memoir-Nikki-Mammano/dp/B0FP5JX13F • Follow Nikki Mammano on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikki_mammano/ • Support RYSE Hawaii, the nonprofit Nikki mentions helping youth experiencing homelessness https://www.rysehawaii.org ******** *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.

    28 min

  7. MAR 6

    Sign of the Times: Rob Rossi on the Fremont Theatre and Whether the Iconic Sign Has to Come Down

    March 6, 2026 Rob Rossi is Up+Adam Sponsored by Portabidet The Fremont Theatre is more than a building in downtown San Luis Obispo. It is a landmark layered with memories. First dates. Film Festival nights. Legendary concerts under glowing neon. And lately it has been the subject of one big question echoing across town: what is going on with the Fremont? After a powerful winter storm knocked a portion of the historic sign loose, the iconic 1940 art deco theater was temporarily closed while engineers evaluate the structure and determine the safest path forward. The moment immediately sparked concern across the community, and according to longtime owner Rob Rossi, he could not go anywhere in town without someone asking about it. So he reached out. In this episode of Up+Adam, developer, architect, and visionary Rob Rossi joins Adam Montiel to talk openly about the current state of the Fremont Theatre. Rossi explains what actually fell during the storm, what engineers are discovering inside the 80+ year old structure, what restoration might look like, and why preserving the historic character of the building matters so much to him and the community. They also talk about the Fremont’s history, why the building has been such an important cultural anchor for downtown San Luis Obispo, and what reopening night might feel like when the marquee lights up again. For Rossi, the goal is simple: make it safe, restore what makes it special, and make sure the Fremont Theatre continues to serve the community for the next hundred years. • Learn more about the Fremont Theatre: https://www.fremontslo.com ******** *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.

    36 min

  8. MAR 5

    Rob Morrow: From Northern Exposure to Creative Disclosure | The Gray House | Up+Adam

    Up+Adam March 5, 2026 Sponsored by Portabidet Actor Rob Morrow joins Adam Montiel on Up+Adam for a conversation that moves from television history to American history. Many listeners know Morrow as Dr. Joel Fleischman from the beloved series Northern Exposure, the role that turned a young working actor into a household name almost overnight. In this conversation, Rob reflects on that moment. He talks about landing the role without realizing it would become a cultural landmark, the complicated reality of sudden fame, and how success in Hollywood can be both a gift and a double-edged sword. The conversation also turns to his latest project, The Gray House, a sweeping limited series that tells the true story of four women who built a secret espionage network inside the Confederacy during the Civil War. The show uncovers a chapter of American history that rarely made it into the history books and, as Rob explains, its themes of division, courage, and humanity feel strikingly relevant today. Adam and Rob also discuss the challenge of portraying real historical figures, the creative discipline required to stay relevant in Hollywood, and why Rob continues to write, make music, develop projects, and chase creative ideas even decades into his career. • Rob also shares what he learned from directing television, and how sitting in the director’s chair made him a more generous actor on set • The surprising connection fans keep pointing out between Rob Morrow and Bruce Springsteen • The creative hustle that keeps him writing music, developing projects, and even working on a novel If you grew up with Northern Exposure, love great storytelling, or enjoy hearing how artists sustain long creative careers, this conversation delivers. Learn more and watch The Gray House: • Official series page: https://www.thegrayhouse.tv • Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebU0IQkcAiY Follow Rob Morrow: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialrobmorrow ******** *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.

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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
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Adam Montiel | Up + Adam
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    Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

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