This week, we sit down with musical artist and rapper Danny V for a deep dive into his journey. From his roots in Watsonville to making big moves in the music scene. We talk about his recent oldies-inspired hit "My Baby", what growing up in Watsonville truly means to him, and the special role East Lake has played in his life. Danny also shares how he linked up with the Underdawgs, the creative energy behind their work, and what’s next on his horizon. If you’re a fan of authentic stories, hometown pride, and music that blends heart with hustle, this one’s for you.

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This week I sat down with Brian Boucher, owner of Midstate CrossFit and former flight paramedic, to talk about the upcoming Raz N Health Fitness Festival going down September 20th at The Tarmac in Atwater. If you don't know its a fitness event where you run through historic planes at Castle Air Museum.We also dive deep into Merced, the changes happening, what it could be, and how we build a stronger, more connected community. Somewhere along the way, we break down why everything in life is just Applebee’s if you really think about it. This episode has fitness, nostalgia, small-town dreams, and Raz N Health.

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On this episode, we sat down with Jaron, the founder of Dustbowl Champion. They are a dark wave band from Clovis, CA. They're currently on their Law and Order Tour, hitting cities across the U.S. with their goth vibe and moody sound. We talked about how the band came to be, what inspires his music, and the current state of music and concerts . We also had to get into Jaron’s love for the Yankees and all things Aaron Judge. We also talked about his signature bass guitar that has become a staple of the band.

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