Jason and Bobby are starting the new year with a bang as they chat with KTLA's one and only Wendy Burch! Wendy talks about her childhood growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah and the moment she knew she wanted to be a television journalist. Wendy also shares how she eventually made Los Angeles her home, and the importance of "owning the moment" in her live reporting. Wendy also opens up about motherhood and raising her son Brady, and discovering her own birth mother.

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Kathleen Bade is the primetime anchor for the Fox 5 News in San Diego. She is also one of the co-hosts for KTLA's Rose Parade pre-coverage. Kathleen makes the trip up from "America's Finest City" to join Jason and Bobby in the office to chat about what's in store for this year's Rose Parade coverage. She also shares stories from her career, including how she got her start as a weathercaster, and why she almost left her journalism career altogether. Kathleen also reveals why her interview with Walter Cronkite was the highlight of her career.

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Tim Chan is the Lifestyle & Market Editor for Rolling Stone Magazine. Tim describes growing up with a passion for writing. Raised in a traditional Chinese family in Toronto, Tim initially didn't consider writing as a professional career. Eventually, he would attend grad school for journalism at Columbia University. He got his start in television at NY1despite always having an interest in print journalism. Tim shares how he later co-founded Corduroy Magazine. Tim also shares his thoughts on personal branding, reveals how he ended up at Rolling Stone, and how he is using his voice to highlight social issues, including promoting Asians in media and entertainment.

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On this fetch episode of the podcast, Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett stops by to talk about career, carbs, Christmas, and more! Jonathan shares behind-the-scenes stories from hosting Cake Wars, Halloween Wars, and the newest cake competition, Holiday Wars. Jonathan also opens up about his career and how the path unfolded for him. He also reveals his true feelings about being recognized as his Mean Girls role, Aaron Samuels, on a daily basis.

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Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. On this episode of the podcast, Kim joins Jason and Bobby to discuss the management philosophy that emphasizes "caring personally while challenging directly." Kim explains the Radical Candor framework and understanding behavior, management pitfalls to avoid, as well as worthwhile advice on positive leadership.

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Austin Kellerman is the Director of Digital Content for KTLA's parent company, Nexstar Media Group. Austin has a long background in broadcast news. His career began in Shreveport, Louisiana, and by 2008, he became the News Director in Abilene, Texas. 15 years into his career, Austin made the transition from broadcast to digital. In this episode of the podcast, Austin shares why he decided to make the switch. He also shares his philosophies on management and leadership, and talks about what's next for the "Nexstar Nation."

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After 33 years at KTLA, beloved photographer Gary Reyes announced his retirement! Gary joins Jason and Bobby to look back at his storied career and a lifetime of memories. Gary reflects on watching and documenting 30+ years of L.A. history from the front lines. He shares some of his favorite assignments throughout his career, and talks about working alongside colleagues like Stan Chambers, Eric Spillman, and more. Gary also shares what he is looking forward to most during his retirement.

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Justin Mayo is the Executive Director of the international charity Red Eye and the Watts Empowerment Center. He is also the founder of the Youth Mentor initiative. In this episode, Justin explains why he has dedicated his life to serving and empowering isolated demographics. He also explains how the community of Watts has embraced the Empowerment Center and taken ownership, and how celebrities like the Kardashians and Jenners have dedicated their resources to help the Watts Empowerment Center grow and thrive.

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Isha Sesay is an award-winning journalist and the author of Beneath the Tamarind Tree. The book is a reflection of her time covering the abduction of 276 Nigerian schoolgirls by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Isha follows the journeys of a group of Chibok girls who made it home safely. In this episode of the podcast, Isha talks about the importance of sharing these stories. She also explains why she left her job at CNN, and how she is working to empower young women to be the leaders of the future.

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Hailey Branson-Potts is a metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Originally from the small town of Perry, Oklahoma, Hailey explains how she naturally tends to gravitate to stories from rural areas. She shares some of those stories, which she covered for the L.A. Times, including the fight to save the Redwoods that line Wonder Stump Road in Northern California, and the final Dust Bowl Festival at the historic Weedpatch Camp. Hailey also shares what it was like moving to Los Angeles from her small Midwest town, and defends her opinion that Braum's is the best burger joint in the country.

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