In Part Two of this exclusive conversation, Adam continues his deep dive with beloved KSBY meteorologist Dave Hovde — picking up where they left off. From the evolution of local media to the emotional weight of walking away, Dave opens up about the regrets that linger, the career highs that surprised him, and the personal clarity he’s found through change. Whether it’s journaling through anxiety, raising kids in the public eye, or deciding not to chase the next big market — this is Dave Hovde raw, reflective, and still forecasting something bigger than weather.

After over 20 years as the face of weather on the Central Coast, Dave Hovde is stepping away from KSBY. But he’s not going far. In this first of a special two-part interview, Adam sits down in the Timbre LoBro Studios with Dave for an honest, revealing, and often hilarious conversation about why now was the time to step away, how he’s planning his next chapter, and why connection — not forecast accuracy — might be the true legacy he’s leaving behind. From early days covering explosions in North Dakota to calling shots during the Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslide, Dave shares the heart behind the high-pressure job — and why he’s actually more connected to this community than ever.

…Part Two drops Monday.

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Instagram: @DavidHovde | @TVDaveHovde

X (Twitter): @TVDave

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Two undefeated MMA fighters from Paso Robles — both young, hungry, and ready to throw down. In this episode of Up + Adam, we sit down with Hunter Thompson and Octavio Gonzalez ahead of their April 19th bouts at 559 Fights 113 in Visalia. But this isn’t just for fight fans — it’s a raw, real convo about what it means to chase a dream, train your body and mind, and represent your hometown with pride.

We get into what brought them into the sport, the mental and physical grind of fight prep, and how this path is about more than winning — it’s about pushing limits and showing Paso what’s possible.

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• Hunter Thompson → (Tapology) 
• Octavio Gonzalez → (Tapology) 
• Hunter on Instagram → @hunterthompson805
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In this episode, Adam welcomes to the Timbre LoBro Studios two creative forces behind Sensorio’s newest and most ambitious exhibit yet—FOSO, the Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra, now glowing across 32 towering columns of light in Paso Robles.

Bruce Munro, the internationally acclaimed light artist whose work has transformed landscapes around the world, now has five installations at Sensorio, making Paso home to his largest body of work anywhere. And Nainita Desai, one of the most in-demand composers working today (Emmy winner, Oscar-shortlisted, Ivor Novello nominee), created the original orchestral score that pulses through the piece like a living heartbeat.

This isn’t a conversation about technique. It’s about why we create. What lingers. And what beauty can still do for us when words aren’t enough.

• Tickets & Info for FOSO at Sensorio

• Bruce Munro – Official Website

• Nainita Desai – Official Website
• Listen to the FOSO score by Nainita Desai



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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel chats with John Lee Bishop, former megachurch pastor, convicted drug trafficker, and now the author of one of the most jaw-dropping memoirs you’ll read: The Church of Living Dangerously.

John Lee Bishop’s story isn’t just a fall from grace—it’s a high-speed nosedive into addiction, crime, prison, and somehow... redemption. From preaching to fifteen thousand people on Easter Sunday to smuggling bricks of weed through the Mexican desert, his life reads like a crime thriller that just happens to be true.

We talk about the blurred lines between redemption and survival, how grief and addiction led to desperation, and what redemption really looks like when you’ve sat across the table from cartel bosses and federal judges alike.

This isn’t about religion. It’s about real-life stakes, real darkness, and a comeback story you won’t forget.

Buy the Book:

The Church of Living Dangerously

• Amazon
• HarperCollins

Connect with John Lee Bishop:

• Website
• Instagram

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In today’s episode of Up+Adam, Adam breaks down three wild and wildly different stories making waves on the Central Coast:

• A homeless man in San Luis Obispo becomes a millionaire after buying a winning scratcher at Sandy’s Liquor downtown. Yeah—that Sandy’s.
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• Former SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon loses her lawsuit, and the fallout is as telling as it is expensive. Adam dives into the details and what it says about local leadership, accountability, and narrative control.
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• In Morro Bay, energy giant Vistra pulls the plug on a controversial battery storage facility after major public backlash. What happens now?
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PLUS—Adam teases his upcoming interview with artist Bruce Munro and Emmy-winning composer Nainita Desai, the duo behind FOSO, the new immersive experience at Sensorio Paso. That full convo drops Wednesday, but you’ll hear a special sneak preview today.

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On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with actor Shawn Ashmore, whose face (and voice) you definitely know—even if the name doesn’t hit right away. Shawn has carved out a powerhouse career in film and television, playing everything from superheroes (X-Men, The Boys) to complex, haunted men in cult thrillers like The Following, Devil’s Gate, and Aftermath.

Now, he steps into something even darker in the brand-new horror film It Feeds, opening April 18th. He plays a father desperate to save his daughter from something no one else believes is real. It’s eerie, emotional, and beautifully twisted—and in this conversation, Shawn opens up about how fatherhood shaped his performance, how he processes fear on and off screen, and why some characters never really leave you.

Catch the trailer and experience It Feeds in theaters April 18th. Follow Shawn and his latest projects here: Watch the It Feeds trailer

Instagram: @shawnrashmore

Twitter/X: @ShawnRAshmore

IMDb: Shawn Ashmore



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Just ten days after her wedding, Stacie was diagnosed with one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of breast cancer: triple negative. She fought through chemo, radiation, surgery, and even clinical trials, only to hear the words no one should ever have to hear: “There are no more options.” But she and her husband Cody refused to accept that. They found hope in a science-backed, integrative cancer clinic, and they found life.

In this episode, Stacie shares her powerful journey, from being written off by the system to becoming tumor-free. We talk about faith, marriage, the real science behind alternative therapies, and how her fourth annual Be Stacie Strong Golf Tournament is helping fund life-saving treatments for others. This one will stay with you.

Learn more, donate, or register for the golf tournament  Sunday, June 8th at Hunter Ranch Golf Course, Paso Robles



• www.StacieStrong.org
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• Instagram: @stacieathon

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What if your favorite song was written... by artificial intelligence? We kick off this episode exploring one of the most buzzed-about topics in music: AI and creativity—how it’s changing the landscape for musicians, and what it means for fans, songwriters, and storytellers alike. Adam welcomes Michael Venia, lead singer of award-winning indie alt-rock band Carbon City Lights, into the LoBro Studios at Timbre Winery in San Luis Obispo for a rich and wide-ranging conversation.

Michael shares stories of growing up in Saudi Arabia, coming to the States, and how his cultural background influences his music. We also dig into his creative process, how he and his wife collaborate musically (and on TikTok), and how tools like AI are becoming part of the songwriting journey. Plus, yes - we get two live performances during the show.

Catch Carbon City Lights live this Saturday, April 12 at Rod & Hammer Rock in SLO, performing with Big Sierra. Expect high vibes, original music, fresh covers, and a few surprises. Thanks to Michael for hanging, and to Timbre Winery for hosting us at their incredible LoBro Studios.

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• Carbon City Lights – Official Website
• Tickets for April 12 at Rod & Hammer Rock
• Carbon City Lights on Instagram
• Carbon City Lights on YouTube
• Timbre Winery



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Grit, Glam, & Glue Guns: How Kristen Coutts Became a DIY Icon:

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with DIY dynamo and A&E’s newest star, Kristen Coutts, host of Beer Budget Reno. Kristen’s story starts on maternity leave, power drill in hand, with no clue she was about to launch a full-blown design empire. Hear how she turned a fixer-upper, some honest Instagram posts, and a whole lotta awkward moments into a career that’s empowering people to transform their homes—without wrecking their wallets.

Hear how she...

– turned necessity into a full-on purpose and brand

– finds beauty because of the budget, not in spite of it

– makes people feel at home, not just live in one

Plus, Kristen opens up about the renovation moment that made her cry, what she’d say to the scared mom watching from home, and what “home” means to her now. If you’ve ever thought, “I could never do that”—this one’s for you.

Catch Beer Budget Reno premiering Saturday, April 5 at Noon ET/PT on A&E.

Follow Kristen Coutts:

Instagram: @kristencoutts

Watch: Beer Budget Reno on A&E



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• Moonshiner Collective, the band behind the Up & Adam theme song “Start Again”, will be performing live at Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills on March 29.
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