In good news we heard of a nice lady who did a solid for a lost dog.

Jaime Smith talked about three things today: strawberries, strawberries and strawberries.

Gary Shapiro forewent speaking of books today, and instead shared many stories of his one-time idol and then good friend Tom Lehrer. The dalliance was worth it; the stories were good.

123 minutes after the show ended Bill received an e-mail message nagging him about being late getting this podcast uploaded. Maggie, I don't know if you read the descriptions or just listen to the shows, but in case you are reading this, it is not really nagging. It is nice to be missed. At 7:11 pm, nearly my bedtime, I am granting your wish. Thanks for listening, to everyone who does.  :-)

In good news we heard of a new material called superwood, which sounds too good to be true.

We also heard again of local boy Ryder Walding, this time after he finished his paddle in Hawaii. Of the 38 competing in the world paddleboard championship, Ryder finished seventh.

Rachael Shelton told us of a sweet pair of twin ladies who live locally and had a meal paid for by a stranger.

Rachael had an alien that resembled and octopus climb into bed with her on her birthday, and she did not even mind. Or maybe rather than an alien it was an angel. You will have to listen and make your own guess.

Mark Mozena had lots to talk about today.

Dr. Pete described what happens when a dog needs the gut scanned. We also heard what to do for a poisoned dog, like gastric lavage, inducing vomitting via introduction apomorphine beneath the eyelid and more.

In the good news we learned that Freedom Bakery is celebrating a fiftieth anniversary. We also heard about a fellow with an electric mustang--a car, not a horse--who gives free rides to veterans.

Charlie Keutman had scary stories about the citrus leaf miner, relevant this time of year. He also told us of a sale coming up August second. It is being held by the Monterey Bay Iris Society.

Allison Parham was with us to talk about the Doon art tour coming up.

Jill Troderman, certified holistic nutritionist, joined us in the studio to talk about what we should put in our bodies. It seems like common sense but there is a lot to know and Jill knows a ton. She is teaching a six-week class soon, online. Read about it on her Holistic Family Nutrition website. Jill will be with us again next month, probably August 25.

In good news animals figured prominently. We first heard of two ladies who gave a foal a ride in a canoe, then a cat that accompanied a ten year old boy to school, achieving a perfect attendance record.

Jaime Smith introduced us to maitre d butter. We discussed coconut water and coconut meat and even putting coconuts on a fire. He named the fifth flavor, added to the traditional salty, sweet, sour and bitter. That is umami.

Cosmic Joe Jordan of Dark Sky Santa Cruz joined us in the studio. He told us we can look forward to a new crescent moon tomorrow, a meteor shower soon, and even a recurrent nova. TCORBOR goes off once every 80 years, and is due any time now. It is a bit overdue.

Rachael Shelton educated us this morning. First she taught us how to navigate a four-year-old's birthday party, then we learned correct piano placement.

John Laird let us know the legislator's have recessed, and are back in their districts, most looking to get some vacation. They first finished the budget, which pleased him. He is working on refreshing a bill that has lapsed, which prevented defendant's attorneys in pain and suffering cases from trying to win a case by stalling it until the victim died. They are looking at a Canadian program for penalizing manufacturers responsible for creating too much waste that can not be recycled, and implementing something similar in California.

Dan Haifley was with us to talk about the ocean and things that effect the ocean, like the budget. The good news is that rather than be cut, the marine sanctuary budget may be going up. There is a paddle out soon for Wallace J. Nichols, author of The Blue Mind. Treasure Cove Park, the marine-themed, all inclusive play area at Jade Street Park is getting closer.

There was less doom and gloom than we have sometimes had recently in the space report from Mark Mozena.

Dr. Pete first talked of Bruce the retriever, then all about the benefits to families of having a dog. We also heard about growing pains in dogs. Unfortunately one dog, a police dog, died in a hot car.

In good news we learned of a mobile coral spawning machine.

Alex and Rosemary had the same picks of the week for movies. They were Eddington, Life After, and Shari & Lamb Chop.

Charlie Keutman had lots to say about vines.

Gary Shapiro Recommends the movie You Can't Cheat an Honest Man. Besides W. C. Fields, it stars two ventriloquists, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Gary taught us that ventriloquists once performed on radio, which came as a surprise. He also let us know about collections of various things he has kept, and is keeping, over the years.

Charles Pasternak of Santa Cruz Shakespeare joined us in the studio. He had lots to tell us about the program, the talented actors and other members, the beautiful venue at DeLaveaga, the new food vendor Line 38, the summer schedule and more. He also got to meet Jack.