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Eve Plumb joins Up+Adam for a conversation that goes far beyond the nostalgia of The Brady Bunch. Best known as Jan Brady, Eve reflects on what it really meant to grow up on camera, and how that experience shaped her understanding of identity, work, and fulfillment. Her new memoir, Happiness Included: Jan Brady & Beyond, pulls back the curtain on a life that looked picture-perfect from the outside but was, in reality, built on discipline, strong parenting, and a commitment to craft over celebrity.

In this episode, Eve opens up about the surprising truth behind fame, why she believes being good at what you do matters more than being recognized for it, and what it took to finally share more of her private world. From soundstages and windowless classrooms to a six-decade career across television, film, theater, and painting, this is a conversation about longevity, perspective, and redefining what happiness actually looks like.

• Happiness Included: Jan Brady & Beyond (Book)

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What happens when you mix a passion for wine, a love for animals, and a community that shows up year after year? You get something like Wine 4 Paws, a Central Coast tradition that’s been quietly (and now loudly) changing lives for 18 years. Founder Sarah Tomasetti joins Adam to share how a simple idea at 21 years old turned into a full-scale movement with more than 80 participating wineries, restaurants, and local businesses. The concept is beautifully simple: go out, enjoy the best of the region, and a portion of what you spend goes directly to helping homeless animals.

This conversation taps into the heart of what makes the Central Coast special, the collaboration, the generosity, and the shared purpose. Sarah walks us through the evolution of the event, the energy behind this year’s weekend, and why Woods Humane Society continues to be the perfect partner, placing thousands of animals into loving homes each year while expanding services like microchipping and spay and neuter clinics. Whether you're mapping out your tasting route, bringing your dog along for the ride, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend your weekend, this episode is your invitation to be part of something bigger.

• Learn more: https://www.wine4paws.com

• Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/wine4paws

• Support Woods Humane Society: https://woodshumanesociety.org

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Tommy Dorfman’s story hits differently when you place it next to what’s happening right now in live music.

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with promoter and entrepreneur Tommy Dorfman, who went from building a nightlife empire to taking on Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster in a legal fight that’s stretched over a decade. What started as a collapsed festival deal turned into something much bigger. Dorfman claims he was pushed out of the industry and has spent years trying to bring what he believes is a broken system into the light.

This conversation lands at a moment when Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing intense national scrutiny. Recent reporting and legal action have raised major questions about monopoly power, ticket pricing, and control of the live entertainment pipeline. From federal and state challenges to public debate around whether meaningful change is actually coming, the conversation is no longer theoretical. It is happening now.

• Rolling Stone perspective on the Live Nation verdict and what it means for fans and the industry

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• Good News Network coverage of the antitrust ruling calling Live Nation and Ticketmaster an exploitative monopoly

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• The New Yorker on whether the Ticketmaster monopoly verdict is real change or a mirage

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Whether you follow the business of music or just wonder why concert tickets feel out of reach, this episode connects one man’s story to a much larger question about power, access, and the future of live events.

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Robert “Kool” Bell doesn’t just make music. He’s part of the rhythm of our lives. In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel chats with the co-founder of Kool & The Gang to go beyond the hits and into the heart behind them. From the unexpected rise of “Celebration” to the legacy of a sound that’s been sampled across generations, Kool reflects on a career that has shaped weddings, dance floors, and defining life moments around the world.

But this conversation hits deeper. Kool opens up about the songs he wishes he had recorded, shouting out legends like Marvin Gaye and Prince, and shares the origin story of the Kool Kids Foundation, inspired by his late wife and built to bring music education back to young people. There’s even a wild, full-circle moment involving the group Color Me Badd that started with a chance encounter and turned into music history.

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• Kool Kids Foundation: https://koolkidsfoundation.org

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Alexia Jayy didn’t just win The Voice Battle of Champions. She found herself in the process.

In this episode of Up+Adam, Alexia sits down with Adam Montiel for a conversation that goes beyond the stage and into the shift that changed everything. From earning that triple-chair turn to delivering a finale performance of One and Only that moved coaches to tears, Alexia opens up about the moment she stopped chasing perfection and finally chose presence. And here’s the twist. She held onto that life-changing win without even telling her son, all while quietly processing a new version of herself that had just arrived.

Now with her new single Rent Free out and a future that feels wide open, Alexia shares what she is protecting most in this next chapter, how she stays grounded, and why she is no longer going back to perfection.

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Alexia Jayy didn’t just win The Voice Battle of Champions. She found herself in the process.

In this episode of Up+Adam, Alexia sits down with Adam Montiel for a conversation that goes beyond the stage and into the shift that changed everything. From earning that triple-chair turn to delivering a finale performance of One and Only that moved coaches to tears, Alexia opens up about the moment she stopped chasing perfection and finally chose presence. And here’s the twist. She held onto that life-changing win without even telling her son, all while quietly processing a new version of herself that had just arrived.

Now with her new single Rent Free out and a future that feels wide open, Alexia shares what she is protecting most in this next chapter, how she stays grounded, and why she is no longer going back to perfection.

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What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted?

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney, the mastermind behind the wildly popular Gray Man series, to talk about his latest release, The Hard Line. Whether you're a longtime thriller fan or someone just looking for your next page turner, this conversation opens the door to the power of fiction to reflect the real world in ways that feel urgent, intense, and deeply human.

Mark shares how he flipped the script on his iconic character Court Gentry, turning an apex predator into prey and introducing one of his most personal and complex villains yet, a man driven by loss, legacy, and revenge. The conversation dives into the psychology behind great antagonists, the emotional weight of writing about family and generational cycles, and how today’s chaotic world influences the stories he tells. As heard in the interview, Greaney leans into the tension between fiction and reality, drawing from a world where “Americans don’t trust Americans” and building narratives that feel eerily close to home.

Adam and Mark also get into the craft, what it takes to write 15 books in a series without losing originality, the chaos behind the creative process, and how something like “maladaptive daydreaming” can evolve from a childhood challenge into a storytelling superpower. It’s a conversation about discipline, imagination, and the responsibility of writing characters that live in moral gray areas but still earn our loyalty.

• Learn more about Mark Greaney: https://markgreaneybooks.com

• Buy The Hard Line: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593954815

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Some guests make you feel something the moment they start talking. Emmanuelle Chriqui (pronounced eh-MAN-yoo-EL Shree-Kee) is exactly that kind of guest. You know her as Sloan from HBO's Entourage, the role that introduced her to the world and never really let go. You know her as Lana Lang from the CW's Superman and Lois. But this conversation goes somewhere deeper than a highlight reel. Adam and Emmanuelle talk about what it really means to love someone in the gray space, what producing her new film unlocked in her creatively, and what happens when the script disappears on set and something completely real takes over. She also opens up about standing up as a proud Jewish woman in the loudest, most divided moment of recent memory, and why she had no choice but to speak. Her new film A Love Like This, in which she stars alongside Hayes MacArthur and also produces, releases April 24th.

Emmanuelle is incredibly disarming, and the chemistry in this conversation is immediate. Like, by the end of it Adam is already pitching her and her boyfriend on a trip to Paso Robles wine country and she is saying yes. That kind of rapport. Do not sleep on this one.

• Watch the A Love Like This trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Vv5WiLdDA
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Paso Robles is evolving and this conversation proves it. Adam sits down with Corey Jordan, founder of Libretto, to talk about the inaugural Paso Robles Jazz Fest and how a 50-seat listening room turned into a full-scale cultural movement. What started as intimate, unamplified performances inside a historic 1919 space has grown into a three-day experience that blends world-class jazz, Paso wine country, and human connection in a way that feels both elevated and deeply local.

They get into the real origin story of the fest, how a visiting New York artist sparked the idea, and why Corey believes Paso is ready for a “culture injection” at exactly the right moment. There’s something powerful happening here, where jazz, wine, and community all intersect, and this festival is designed to showcase that harmony in a way that feels intentional, immersive, and a little bit magical.

Adam and Corey also go deep on what makes Libretto different, from its no-amplification philosophy to the rare Steinway “unicorn” piano that’s played by some of the best musicians in the world. Plus, they break news on major expansion plans with Amsterdam Coffee House, including a full kitchen takeover and new partnerships that are about to level things up in a big way.

And then there’s the finale. A nine-foot concert grand piano brought out to Sensorio, overlooking the Field of Light, with Grammy-level talent performing as the sun sets. It’s not just a show, it’s a moment.

If you care about music, Paso, or just being part of something special before everyone else catches on, this is the episode.

• Paso Robles Jazz Fest official site: https://www.pasoroblesjazzfest.com/

• Libretto Paso: https://www.librettopaso.com/

• Libretto Jazz Fest page: https://www.librettopaso.com/pasoroblesjazzfest

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• Amsterdam Coffee House: https://www.amstrdmpaso.com/

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What if the hardest battle you ever fight isn’t out there… but in here?

On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with former Navy SEAL Team 6 operator Andy Stumpf, author of Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water. But this conversation goes far beyond the battlefield. Andy opens up about the moments that nearly broke him, including a divorce that tested him more than combat ever did, and the internal fight that comes when your own mind turns against you.

This is a conversation about ownership, identity, and learning how to move forward when life feels insurmountable. Andy shares how he reframed failure as “tuition,” why integrity cannot be outsourced, and how breaking life into the smallest possible steps can help you survive even the darkest days. It is not about being a Navy SEAL. It is about being human, and learning how to stay afloat when everything feels like it is pulling you under.

• How to break overwhelming moments into manageable steps

• Why failure might be the most valuable investment you ever make

• The difference between thrashing and floating in life

• What it really means to take ownership of your actions

• How to build resilience before life forces you to

Whether you are navigating a tough season, chasing a goal, or just trying to keep your head above water, this episode delivers real tools and perspective you can actually use.

Listen in. Lean in. And maybe… breathe a little easier.

• Buy the book: HERE → https://www.amazon.com/Drownproof-Eight-Lessons-Above-Water/dp/125037961X

• Andy Stumpf Podcast Cleared Hot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleared-hot/id1241768787

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212/

• Website: https://andystumpf.com/

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