Nick Welsh, executive editor of the Santa Barbara Independent, reveals the man behind the pencil, in this exclusive podcast conversation. Welsh talks about his award-winning Angry Poodle column, his thoughts on writing, and how "Mrs. Powell" in Catholic School helped inspire his path. Welsh talks about his career, how his writing changed after overcoming cancer, and he shares his thoughts on journalists and journalism. Welsh also opens up about a few of Santa Barbara's most prominent names, past and present. "I always knew I wanted to be writer," Welsh says.