Up + Adam with Adam Montiel

By Adam Montiel

Community Content from Concentrate. After more than 20 years in broadcast radio, Adam brings his daily show on demand without the filler of FM radio. Enjoy topical and daily news that also celebrates ... more

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May 01, 2025SLO CAL Sessions: Breaking Chords & Breaking Through with Singer Songwriter Josh Rosenblum
He’s one of the Central Coast’s most dynamic musical voices, and not just because he plays half the instruments in his band. In this free-flowing, no-rules conversation, Josh Rosenblum joins Adam for part one of a two-part hang where they get into the creative grind, what it means to write music with purpose, and how to stay hopeful without sounding preachy.

Josh talks about growing up in a jazz-rooted family, his thoughts on the state of the world, fatherhood, and why he still believes in the power of music to move people—even when things feel a little dark. From his 8th studio album to playing our Breaking and Entering Christmas Jingle Jam, this is a conversation full of honesty, humor, and heart.

Listen to Josh Rosenblum’s music
Official Website — JoshRosenblumBand.com
Instagram — @joshrosenblumband
Listen to Josh Rosenblum on Spotify

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the convo dropping Fri.
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April 30, 2025Nun of Your Business: Sister Monica Clare’s Journey from Hollywood to Holy-wood
Today on Up+Adam, we’re joined by Sister Monica Clare — nun, author, viral TikTok star, and living proof that sometimes your wildest detours are actually leading you home. Before she was Sister Monica Clare, she was Claudette Powell: a Southern girl with big-city dreams, an improv actor with the Groundlings, and a Hollywood professional — until a deeper calling slowly but surely rewrote the story she thought she was living.

In her brand-new memoir, A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun, she shares the deeply human, often hilarious, and incredibly inspiring journey that led her to life at the Community of St. John Baptist. We talk faith, healing, chasing dreams, overcoming imposter syndrome, skincare secrets, and what modern sisterhood really looks like. A must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to change everything — or find what you were truly made for.

Follow Sister Monica Clare on TikTok: @nunsenseforthepeople
Order A Change of Habit here: Buy the Book on Amazon
Learn more about the Community of St. John Baptist: csjb.org

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We Help You Legal
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Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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35min
April 29, 2025From Rock Bottom to Rock Monster: Power, Intimacy, and Owning Your Story with Kristin Casey
Today on Up+Adam, we welcome Kristin Casey—author, recovered addict, intimacy coach, and survivor. Kristin opens up about her incredible journey from battling addiction and depression to becoming a certified surrogate partner and intimacy counselor. In this raw and revealing conversation, we explore her powerful new memoir Casey Dancer, her insights into healing and self-acceptance, and the important tie-in to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and organizations like Lumina Alliance.

Kristin also shares reflections from her first best-selling book, Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh, which chronicles her wild years with the Eagles’ legendary guitarist. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and real talk—about intimacy, authenticity, and finding peace without losing your spark.

Learn more about Kristin Casey: kristincasey.com
Buy her new book, Casey Dancer: Casey Dancer on Amazon
Follow Kristin on Instagram: @kristin_casey_writer

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Window Coverings By Design
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Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
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April 25, 2025Pouring with Purpose: Inside the History and the Force that is 'Wine-4-Paws'
In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Sarah Tomasetti, the driving force behind Wine 4 Paws, an annual unique event that marries the joy of wine tasting with over 80 wineries and more with the mission of supporting homeless animals from Woods Humane Society. Since 2009, Sarah's vision has galvanized the Central Coast community, raising over $700,000 for Woods Humane Society. Discover how this event has evolved over the years, the impact it has made, and how you can be part of this extraordinary weekend and initiative.

Links:

Wine 4 Paws: wine4paws.com
Woods Humane Society: woodshumanesociety.org

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CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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23min
April 24, 2025She’s Got Mash Appeal: Celebrity Chef Poppy O’Toole’s Rise to Potato Queen
In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Poppy O’Toole, the Michelin-trained chef turned viral TikTok powerhouse behind Poppy Cooks. After losing her job during the pandemic, Poppy leaned into comfort, creativity, and carbs - and in doing so, built a global following obsessed with her signature style of accessible, personality-packed cooking. Known lovingly as “the High Priestess of the Potato,” she’s got over 4.4 million TikTok followers, 1.1 million on Instagram, and a growing catalog of craveable cookbooks that are as cozy as they are clever.

We dig into her brand-new book, Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book, which is nothing short of a starchy, salty, butter-laced bible for spud lovers everywhere. From viral 15-hour potatoes to nostalgic childhood favorites like potato smiles, Poppy’s recipes blend skill and soul in a way that makes everyone feel like a chef. She shares stories of kitchen burnout, starting over, and how the internet gave her a second shot. Whether you love food, stories of reinvention, or just want a hot tip for the crispiest roasties ever, this one’s for you.

Connect with Poppy + Grab the Book:

Website: poppycooks.com
TikTok: @poppycooks
Instagram: @poppy_cooks
Facebook: facebook.com/cookspoppy
Buy the Book (Amazon): Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book

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Listen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:
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Apple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple Podcasts
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iHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadio
YouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music

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CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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20min
April 23, 2025Are Highways Racist? Yep, We're Going There. Asking Tough Questions to ACLU President Deborah Archer
In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with ACLU president and NYU law professor Deborah Archer, who makes a bold claim in her new book Dividing Lines: America’s transportation system hasn’t just failed us—it was designed to divide us.

This conversation doesn’t shy away from the big questions: In a time where everything is being called racist, is labeling roads helpful, or harmful? Do you think there’s a point where everything being framed as racial ends up diluting the very meaning of racism? At what point does a road… just become a road again? Has the ACLU stayed true to its mission of defending all Americans’ rights, even the unpopular ones? It’s a thoughtful, provocative exchange, and a must-listen for anyone trying to understand if inequality is paved in plain sight.

Learn more:
Book: Dividing Lines by Deborah Archer
Website: ACLU.org
Instagram: @aclu_nationwide

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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
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Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
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20min
April 22, 2025Whiskey & Wiretaps: How an Undercover FBI Agent Out-Outlawed the Outlaws #TrueCrimeTuesday
In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne, the undercover legend dubbed the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco.” From goat‑blood rituals with neo‑Nazis in a Georgia forest to the basement strip‑search that almost blew his cover, Payne unpacks 25 years inside Outlaw biker gangs, opioid pipelines, and the accelerationist movement plotting a race war, while getting candid about juggling seven burner phones, staying married, and the Safeguard psych checks that finally pulled him back from the edge - all captured in his new memoir Code Name: Pale Horse.

Follow Scott Payne — @scottpaynebigcountry
Grab the Book — Amazon | Simon & Schuster

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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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28min
April 21, 2025Sunny with a Chance of Secrets, But Clear Skies Ahead: Dave Hovde, Unfiltered. (Part 2)
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.

Missed Part One? Listen here.

Big thanks to Dave for choosing Up+Adam as the place to have this conversation first.

Follow Dave Hovde:
Instagram: @DavidHovde | @TVDaveHovde
X (Twitter): @TVDave
Facebook: facebook.com/TVDaveHovde
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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

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44min
April 18, 2025Forecasting What’s Next: Dave Hovde’s First Interview Since Announcing He's Leaving KSBY-TV
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.

Follow Dave Hovde:
Instagram: @DavidHovde | @TVDaveHovde
X (Twitter): @TVDave
Facebook: facebook.com/TVDaveHovde

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CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
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Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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39min
April 17, 2025Throwin’ Hands, Reppin’ 805: 2 Local Undefeated Rising MMA Stars Share the Grind, Glory, and Grit in Fighting for Something Bigger
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.

Links:
Hunter Thompson → (Tapology)
Octavio Gonzalez → (Tapology)
Hunter on Instagram → @hunterthompson805
Octavio on Instagram → @octavio.gon35
559 Fights → 559fights.com
559 Fights on IG → @559fights

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CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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26min

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