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Country star Josh Turner is celebrating 20 years of Your Man, the career-defining album that gave him his first No. 1 and helped cement one of the most unmistakable voices in country music. On this episode of Up+Adam, Josh joins Adam Montiel for a conversation that goes well beyond charts, certifications, and anniversary nostalgia. They talk about hearing the younger Josh Turner inside those recordings, what he knows now that he could not have known then, and the surreal experience of watching a song travel so far beyond its original moment that people around the world now claim it as part of their own lives. Josh even shares the wonderfully bizarre story of a police officer overseas picking up a guitar and playing “Your Man,” proof that the song became much bigger than he ever imagined.

There is also a deeply personal side to looking back. Josh’s wife Jennifer starred alongside him in the original “Your Man” video, forever preserving a young married couple just beginning to navigate fame, family, and a very public life together. Josh opens up about what they see in that video today that the rest of us cannot, why releasing “Your Man” after “Long Black Train” was an intentional move to show another side of him as an artist, and how he has stayed rooted in traditional country music while continuing to prove his range. For Adam, the conversation is full circle too. He was working in country radio when Josh was coming up, crossed paths with him at CRS, and now gets to reconnect two decades later as one of country music’s signature albums reaches a milestone.

The Your Man 20th Anniversary Edition arrives August 14, 2026, with special vinyl, CD, and digital editions, including the fan-favorite bonus track “Hard Headed.” Josh is also currently touring, with dates continuing across the country.

• Josh Turner Official Website

• Your Man 20th Anniversary Edition and Official Store

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Maria Garcia knows the stuff we call “pop culture” is rarely just pop culture.

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with the award-winning journalist, storyteller, and Executive Editor of Futuro Studios to talk about her new podcast, Muy Excited with Maria Garcia, a show that takes the songs, celebrities, movies, memories, and wonderfully random cultural moments we carry around with us and asks a deceptively simple question: why did this matter to us? Each week, Maria picks apart a piece of nostalgic or contemporary culture with humor, reporting, and curiosity, looking at what it reveals about who we were then and who we are now.

Adam and Maria get into the strange power of nostalgia, including the way time can soften the edges of the past while also making us forget what was actually happening around us. Maria shares how an upcoming Britney Spears episode caused her to reconsider the media culture of the early 2000s through the eyes of a 41-year-old mother, and why revisiting those moments can reveal just as much about us today as they do about the past. They also talk Ricky Martin, what happens when the icons that defined one generation mean absolutely nothing to the next, and Maria's belief that even the things dismissed as silly, frivolous, or “lowbrow” culture deserve serious curiosity.

Maria also opens up about a turning point in her own storytelling career. While making the acclaimed Anything for Selena, she realized that telling the most truthful version of a story sometimes meant acknowledging her own place inside it. That philosophy has stayed with her through My Divo and now Muy Excited. Her goal is not just to tell you what happened. She wants you to come away understanding something more about people, memory, storytelling, and why certain things stay with us long after the moment itself is gone.

And ultimately, that may be the widest invitation of Muy Excited. Maria tells Adam that specificity can create universality. A story can come from one person's very particular experience and still hit something recognizable in somebody halfway across the world. In a time when so much content feels automated, disposable, and engineered for attention, Maria makes a pretty compelling case for following our curiosity and remembering that storytelling is still one of the most human things we do.

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• Futuro Media: Learn more about Maria and Futuro Studios

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Some television shows entertain us, some define an era, and a select few somehow become a place we keep going back to. On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with entertainment journalist Thea Glassman to talk about her new book, Who’s That Girl: The Untold, Definitive History of New Girl, a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved Fox comedy and the creative chaos that made Apartment 4D feel like home. Glassman, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, and Rolling Stone, spoke with creator Liz Meriwether, Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone, and members of the writers, directing, design, and production teams to trace the show from its unlikely beginnings to its life as a streaming-era comfort classic.

Adam and Thea get into what made New Girl different from the traditional network sitcom, the chemistry that emerged during casting, the relentless pursuit of the perfect joke, the Nick and Jess kiss that almost happened much sooner, the wonderfully baffling creation of True American, Prince walking into the New Girl universe, and the final season that nearly did not happen. But underneath all of it is a bigger conversation about why certain shows become cultural shorthand, why we return to fictional friends during very real moments in our lives, and how a comedy that once fought for its place on network television found an entirely new generation through streaming. Whether New Girl is already one of your comfort shows or this conversation sends you toward Apartment 4D for the very first time, this one is for anybody fascinated by how television magic actually gets made.

Who’s That Girl: The Untold, Definitive History of New Girl is available now from St. Martin’s Press in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.

• Thea Glassman: theaglassman.com

• Instagram: @theaglassman

• Who’s That Girl at St. Martin’s Press: Book details and purchase options

• Amazon: Who’s That Girl by Thea Glassman

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Director Daniel Stamm joins Adam Montiel for a fascinating trip inside the craft, psychology, and very human heart of horror.

Daniel is the filmmaker behind The Last Exorcism, Prey for the Devil, 13 Sins, and the new supernatural thriller Lockbox, starring Carla Gugino, Lou Taylor Pucci, and Katharine Isabelle. Inspired by a story from Soren Narnia’s cult audio series Knifepoint Horror, Lockbox follows Ellen, a grieving woman whose attempt to rebuild her life is shattered when an otherworldly force begins hunting her severely traumatized cousin, Winthrop. The film is now available to rent or buy digitally.

But even for listeners who do not usually reach for horror, this conversation opens a much wider door. Daniel explains why a frightening scene cannot work until the audience cares about the person trapped inside it, why love and compassion can make a character both stronger and more vulnerable, and how being believed can stabilize someone whose entire reality is falling apart.

Adam and Daniel also explore the creative challenge of taking Knifepoint Horror from audio to screen. The podcast leaves empty spaces where the listener’s imagination can build its own monster. A movie has to preserve that unease while also delivering a satisfying conclusion. Daniel shares why Lockbox would succeed or fail on its third act, and how screenwriter Justin Yoffe helped transform Soren Narnia’s haunting original story into a complete cinematic experience. Knifepoint Horror identifies Lockbox as an adaptation of one of its 2019 stories.

The conversation gets deeply personal as Daniel discusses living with narcolepsy, the disturbing nightmares in which he is often the perpetrator instead of the victim, and his fascination with the loneliness and secrecy surrounding evil. He also reveals how a year spent studying Buddhist psychology forced him to ask why making horror movies was a worthwhile use of his life.

His answer is unexpectedly beautiful. Horror gives audiences the chance to survive something safely. It creates catharsis, reminds us that we are still alive, and can make the ordinary problems waiting outside the theater feel a little less terrifying.

Daniel also talks about the responsibility he feels when viewers give him ninety minutes of their finite lives, why character must never take a backseat to spectacle, why Psycho remains the most frightening movie he has ever seen, and how Snickers bars help carry him through the anxiety of directing a film set.

This is a conversation about horror, but it is also about empathy, grief, faith, denial, human blind spots, and the darkness that grows wherever we refuse to shine a light.

• Watch the Lockbox trailer: YouTube

• Find where to watch Lockbox: JustWatch

• Explore Lockbox: IMDb

• Follow Daniel Stamm: Instagram

• Explore Daniel Stamm’s films and television work: IMDb

• Listen to Knifepoint Horror: Apple Podcasts

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Dan Curcio and Elyse Black join Adam for a conversation about music, homecoming, and one of the Central Coast’s most beloved live concert experiences. Dan takes us inside Moonshiner Collective’s Under the Moon series, where the night begins with intimate songs that invite people to really listen, then builds into the kind of full-send dance party longtime fans know and love.

Elyse, fresh from graduating from Berklee College of Music, talks about returning to the Central Coast, finding her voice as an independent artist, and building a set that feels right for the warmth and energy of an Under the Moon crowd. She also shares what she learned from leading bands, arranging music, and preparing to release new original songs more consistently.

The August 14 Under the Moon concert at Dairy Creek is sold out, but the next concert is already on the calendar for Friday, October 2, 2026, and tickets are available now. Keep up with Moonshiner Collective for ticket information, upcoming performances, and new music.

• Moonshiner Collective Official Website

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Two Australians meet in California, discover one of San Luis Obispo’s most striking landscapes, and decide to build a hospitality experience that works with the land instead of over it. Adam welcomes Nightsky Camps co-founders David Smith and Anatoly “Toly” Mezhov for a conversation about the 45 elevated tented suites taking shape at Dairy Creek, where the comfort of a boutique hotel will meet the silence, space, and adventure of the outdoors.

David and Toly share how their different backgrounds in hospitality, finance, design, and development came together around a shared vision for what they call “hotel meets campground.” They explain why Nightsky is designed less around a particular age or type of traveler and more around a mindset: people looking to disconnect from the chaos of modern life and reconnect with nature, each other, and SLO CAL. The conversation also explores their partnership with San Luis Obispo County, the value of restraint in development, dog and family-friendly accommodations, and why the surrounding landscape is not simply the backdrop. It is the experience.

Adam also gets the story behind Marcerro, the restaurant already open at Dairy Creek Golf Course. With seasonal coastal California cooking, cocktails, local wine, and an approachable menu led by Chef Trey, Marcerro is designed to serve golfers, travelers, and locals looking for anything from a casual Tuesday meal to a memorable SLO CAL night out. Plus, David makes the case for the burger, Toly stands firmly behind the Cobb salad and tuna tartare tacos, and Adam attempts to determine whether the in-room teepee belongs to a child, a dog, or whichever one claims it first.

Nightsky Camps is currently slated to open in Fall 2026. Guests interested in booking early can join the Stargazer program with a $50 deposit for priority access to the reservation calendar and eligibility for an opening discount of up to $200.

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Local serial entrepreneur Steven Herring returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Adam Montiel, and this time the focus shifts from the systems behind the business to the discipline behind the person.

Steven explains why he starts his weekdays around 4:00 a.m. with a 39-degree cold plunge, not because he enjoys it, but because voluntarily choosing discomfort helps him face the rest of the day with more control. From there, Adam and Steven get into physical and mental self-care, consistency, personal accountability, and the challenge of taking care of yourself when work, family, and responsibility are all demanding your attention.

The conversation also goes inside Gain Station Gym, the Atascadero fitness facility Steven built with his wife. Steven shares the vision behind creating something different from a traditional big-box gym, including 24-hour access, childcare, recovery services, cold plunges, saunas, red-light therapy, full locker rooms, and even a dedicated posing room. He also talks about entering the gym business after watching COVID reshape the local fitness industry.

But Part 2 is about more than workouts and willpower. Adam and Steven explore the role communication plays in leadership, marriage, and company culture. Steven discusses using personality assessments and AI tools to help managers understand how different employees need to receive feedback. Instead of simply “laying the hammer down,” the goal is to communicate in a way that gives the other person a real chance to hear the message.

That same work follows Steven home. He reflects on more than two decades with his wife, their decision to finally build a business together after years of saying they never would, and the constant effort required to understand how your partner communicates. The result is a candid conversation about leadership in its most human form, including discipline, trust, partnership, family, discomfort, and learning how to show up in a way that works for more than just you.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, managers, spouses, parents, gym people, cold-plunge people, and anyone trying to carry a full life without letting the weight of it flatten them.

• Learn more about Legacy Leadership Consulting: legacyhq.io

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Paso Robles wine country has another side worth sipping, and it is coming out in full force for Distillery Trail Weekend. Adam welcomes Steve Glossner, owner and distiller at Pendray’s Distillery, and Ron Panno, distiller at Willow Creek Distillery, for a spirited conversation about the creativity, persistence, and collaboration driving Paso Robles craft spirits.

Steve shares the unlikely story behind Pendray’s coffee liqueur, a project he nearly abandoned before returning to the recipe and turning it into the distillery’s number-one tasting room seller. He explains the challenge of capturing rich coffee flavor without overwhelming bitterness, along with the vanilla bean and cacao nibs that help bring the final spirit into balance. Ron weighs in on the craftsmanship inside the bottle, introduces Adam to the Boulevardier, and shares why the collaborative nature of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail makes the entire region stronger.

They also preview Distillery Trail Weekend, happening August 7 through 9, 2026. Pendray’s will welcome visitors for a closer look at the still and serve liqueur floats featuring selections such as coffee, plum, orange, and amaro. At Willow Creek Distillery, guests can compare single malt whiskey aged in French oak and second-use American oak, spin a prize wheel with an eligible purchase, and enjoy special food offerings.

No event ticket is required. Guests can pick up a trail map, plan their own route, and visit the participating boutique distilleries. Visit at least six locations, collect a stamp at each stop, and earn a free limited-edition Paso Robles Distillers shot glass. The 2026 Copper Card adds even more to the experience, including one complimentary tasting at each participating distillery, access to select tours, demonstrations, and events during Trail Weekend, plus exclusive discounts. Copper Cards do not expire, so cardholders can continue exploring the trail at their own pace.

This conversation is a celebration of what Paso Robles does best: talented makers with distinct points of view choosing to work together, welcome people in, and create something larger than any single bottle.

Explore and plan your visit

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• Distillery Trail Weekend details

• Pendray’s Distillery website

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What happens when ten wineries trade the tasting room for the pickleball court? Naushad Huda, founder of Grape Night, joins Adam to preview Sip & Dink, the first wine and pickleball tournament of its kind, happening Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. Sixty players will compete across winery teams representing regions from Paso Robles and Napa to Washington, New Zealand, and beyond, followed by an awards ceremony and grand tasting featuring all ten participating wineries.

Naushad shares how the unlikely pairing came together, why wine lovers and pickleball players may have more in common than anyone realized, and how guests can play alongside winemakers or cheer from the sidelines as spectators. He and Adam also explore a bigger idea at the heart of Grape Night: people often connect with the people, places, and stories behind a bottle before they connect with the wine itself. For Naushad, growing the wine community is not simply about making wine more approachable. It is about making wine more human.

The conversation also uncorks what is next for Grape Night, including intimate winemaker pop-ups, an expanding Insider Club designed to connect travelers with vetted wineries and tasting experiences, and Naushad’s hope of bringing Sip & Dink to more cities. Plus, Adam discovers the wonderfully unexpected truth about the pickleball game of the man organizing the entire tournament.

• Sip & Dink tickets and event details: grapenight.com/sip-n-dink-wine-pickleball-tournament

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Local and serial entrepreneur Steven Herring joins Adam Montiel in the SLO CAL Studios for Part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, systems, and the danger of becoming indispensable inside the company you created.

Steven shares how his entrepreneurial instinct showed up early, from selling mistletoe and Pogs as a kid to starting Party Partners Rental with a small collection of tables, folding chairs, and a trailer parked in the Atascadero Vons lot. That side hustle eventually merged with All About Table Tops and became All About Events, now one of the Central Coast’s most recognizable event rental companies.

But this is not simply an entrepreneurial victory lap. Steven explains why the owner is often the biggest bottleneck in a growing company, why everything living inside the founder’s head eventually becomes a liability, and why documented systems, standard operating procedures, clear chains of command, and consistent accountability must be established before a business can truly scale.

Adam and Steven also talk about learning to accept someone else performing a job at 90 percent of the owner’s personal standard, the difference between delegation and abandonment, and why assigning a task without follow-up creates frustration instead of freedom. Steven shares how he uses task-management systems and leadership structures to oversee six companies while remaining focused on the larger operation rather than every daily decision.

The conversation also explores the devastating impact of 2020 on All About Events. Steven had invested heavily in inventory ahead of what was expected to be a record wedding season, only to watch events disappear almost overnight. He discusses the financial pressure, the demand for returned deposits, the community-minded Dining in the Park effort, and how rebuilding leaner taught him to read the story hidden inside a company’s financials.

Part 1 closes with the mission behind Legacy Leadership Consulting. Steven is not interested in collecting consulting fees from owners who will not implement change. He wants to work with disciplined business owners who are prepared to be held accountable, become stronger leaders, and create a trickle-down effect by developing leaders throughout their organizations.

In Part 2, Adam and Steven get into discipline, 4:00 a.m. cold plunges, Gain Station Gym, company culture, communication styles, AI in business, working alongside your spouse, and the personal habits behind Steven’s professional philosophy.

• Legacy Leadership Consulting: legacyhq.io

• Steven Herring on Instagram: instagram.com/stevenherringofficial

• All About Events: allaboutevents.com

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