Livin' in San Diego

Bruce Ireland, better known as 'The Snake Wrangler'  joins us to talk about life as the snake guy in San Diego. From catching snakes as a kid in Texas to building a team that handles around 2,000 calls a year, Bruce shares how it all happened.

We get into rattlesnake myths, whether baby rattlesnakes are actually more dangerous, and why he started a free snake relocation service right here in San Diego.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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Chris and Cassidy recap their weekends, react to the Padres' season (welp) and the MLB playoffs, and run through New, To Do, and Adieu: the new Escondido Social Taproom, Kids Free San Diego, and the rejected San Elijo condo project.

Then, in the San Diego Story of the Week: is San Diego the skateboarding capital of the world? From La Jolla sidewalk surfers and Encinitas' urethane wheels to Del Mar Skate Ranch, Tony Hawk, and local Olympians, we make our case. Tell us your old skate spot in the comments!

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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What’s the story behind that building next to the beach at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar? This week, we look back at its days as a boiler house, a nightclub, and even a place where scientists tested turning seawater into drinking water.

We’re also talking San Diego pumpkin patches, with stops like Bates Nut Farm, Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Pumpkin Station in Del Mar, and more spots to check out this October.

Plus, Padres playoff baseball! We get into Michael King’s performance, Joe Musgrove’s return, Fernando Tatís Jr., and a little NFL talk.

In our local business updates, Cartel Roasting Co. is taking over ownership of Moto Deli in Encinitas, and Lost Abbey is getting ready to leave its Vista brewery as it looks for a smaller space.

We’re getting close to episode 300! And we’ve extended our First-Time Home Seller Blueprint webinar replay for another week. Reach out if you’d like the link.

What’s your favorite pumpkin patch around San Diego? Let us know in the comments!

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]

Remember going to Boll Weevil after a game or for a birthday? This week, Chris and Cassidy get into the story behind the San Diego burger spot, from its start next to The Cotton Patch to the locations still serving burgers today.

They also talk about Ethan Salas and the Padres’ late-season run. Then it’s New, To-Do, and Adieu: Fish 101 coming to Carlsbad Village, golf returning to Petco Park, and the temporary closure of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]

This week, we get into the mystery surrounding thousands of strange lights found on old photographic plates from the 1940s and 1950s. Some researchers think they could be something unusual, while others say dust, defects, or other problems with the plates may explain them.

We also talk about the latest rumor that the Chargers could somehow return to San Diego, the Padres’ playoff chances, and some of the injured players who could be coming back.

Plus, we check out Numbskulls Hawaiian shave ice in Leucadia, Pasta Vivi in Encinitas, the new Tee Box golf facility in San Marcos, and several Oktoberfest celebrations happening around San Diego County.

We also share our mystery CD haul from Lou's Records, talk about the quick closure of Monday Morning in San Marcos, and show off some of our new Livin’ in San Diego gear.

Thinking about selling your first home? Join us for our free First-Time Home Seller Blueprint on Zoom on September 23 at 7:00 p.m.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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This week on Livin’ in San Diego, we’re talking about the crazy heat around the county, where NFL fans gather on Sundays, a new spot coming to Encinitas, a big change headed for Downtown San Diego, and what’s happening in local sports.

Then for our San Diego Story of the Week, we’re going back to one of North County’s coolest forgotten places: Carlsbad Raceway. Motocross, drag racing, Evel Knievel, a massive upset by a local rider, and even a skatepark that ended up buried underground for decades.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, we’re talking about a longtime North County food debate, a local brewery getting ready to close its doors, and a new pizza spot coming to the coast.

We also get into the debate over what should happen with a prime piece of coastal land, a weekend adventure to Mammoth, Padres frustration, San Diego FC, and one thing we think North County could definitely use more of.

Plus, for Story of the Week, Chris and Cass officially pick sides in a local rivalry that’s been going on for decades.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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A lot happening around San Diego and North County this week.

We’re talking about the latest on the Oceanside Pier, the Padres’ new ownership, the San Diego Seals moving games to Frontwave Arena, and apparently San Diego has some of the best local baseball broadcasters in the country.

For this week’s New, To Do & Adieu, Copper Kings has officially opened its new Oceanside location, the Sessions Surf Festival is coming back September 12–19, and Stone Brewing is preparing to close its longtime Escondido facility.

Plus, we answer which North County spot might be a little overhyped and finish with a tribute to Don Hansen, the local surf pioneer whose influence helped shape surf culture here in San Diego.

Don Hansen’s paddle-out memorial is scheduled for August 30 at Seaside.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]

Chris and Cassidy are back with another round of San Diego stories, local happenings and a few things we definitely didn’t know before this episode.

We get into one of the most exclusive wellness retreats in the country hiding in San Marcos, a speakeasy-style custom hat shop, San Diego FC getting back in the win column, the surprisingly cool MLB Gold Card, and what’s new around San Diego County.

Plus, Jimbo’s is expanding, Super Girl Surf Fest is back in Oceanside, and one longtime North County tradition won’t be happening this year.

Then we finish with our San Diego Story of the Week: how Candy Land was actually created right here in San Diego, and the story behind the game is much more meaningful than we ever realized.

Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]

We’re back with another week of what’s new, what to do and what’s saying goodbye around San Diego.

This week we’re talking about a new Trader Joe’s coming to North City in San Marcos, the latest with the Padres, a collectibles event at Frontwave Arena, a few Breakfast Republic closures and the strange smell that’s been hanging around one part of San Marcos for years.

Plus, some FootGolf, fishing in Mission Bay and our picks for the best downtown in North County.

Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.

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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]