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Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world.
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Send us a text Step into the enchanting world where Hollywood meets the redwoods with Cassandra Hesseltine, the passionate force behind the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission. This enlightening conversation reveals how a theater enthusiast with a heart for helping troubled youth transformed into the guardian of Northern California's cinematic legacy. Cassandra shares her remarkable journey from creating her own college degree in theater therapy to accidentally landing her dream job as Film C...
Send us a text From the halls of College of the Redwoods to the heart of Eureka's poetry scene, join us for an inspiring conversation with David Holper, Eureka's inaugural Poet Laureate. Discover how David transitioned from teaching English to becoming a vital part of the local literary community. We explore the rich history of the Poet Laureate tradition, the significance of the laurel in ancient Greece, and gain insights into the current U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limon. David also shares pers...
Send us a text Join me as we embark on a remarkable journey with our guest, Michael Davis Hughes. Hughes recounts his rip-roaring adventures from his university days in South Wales to a cross-country Greyhound bus journey across the United States, ultimately landing in Humboldt County. From finding love in Lake County to his teaching pursuits in Fortuna, there's a lot to unpack as he illustrates why teaching seventh grade can be both the toughest and most rewarding experience. We also stride...
Send us a text Welcome to 100% Humboldt! I'm your host, Scott Hammond, a 63-year-old local, father of nine, and grandfather of soon-to-be 10. Join me as we explore the stories of inspiring individuals in Humboldt County who are making an impact in our community. Through engaging conversations, let's learn from their experiences and discover what it takes to make a difference in this beautiful place we call home. In the coming episodes, you'll be introduced to amazing guests like Mary Keen, f...
Send us a text Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey with local attorney and musician Zach Zwerdling? Discover the fascinating story of how he went from growing up in Humboldt County, attending Arcata High School, studying at Stanford University and Santa Clara Law School, to finally returning home to practice law. Listen in as Zach shares his passion for debate, mentoring, and music, while also reflecting on the importance of community networks and finding inspiration. This episo...
Send us a text Discover the captivating story of Mary Keene, a remarkable woman who found her home and passion in Humboldt County. From a single mother of three to launching the Cypress Grove goat cheese company, Mary's journey is truly inspiring. Join us as we explore the beauty of Humboldt County and the incredible people who call it home. In this heartfelt conversation, Mary shares her struggles as a young mother, as well as her love for goat breeding that ultimately led to her successful...
Send us a text How can we truly make a difference in our communities? Join us as we sit down with Leonard LaFrance, Police Commander at the Eureka Police Department in California, and uncover the importance of human connection in addressing complex social issues like mental health, homelessness, and crime. Discover the powerful impact of the Community Safety Engagement Team, formed in 2018, as Leonard and team member Ryan Swanlin share their experiences in building rapport and de-escalating c...
- Mary Keehn is the founder and owner of Cypress Grove, a renowned goat cheese company.- She started her cheese-making journey in 1983 with a small herd of goats in Humboldt County, California.- Mary Keehn is known for her passion for artisanal cheese and her commitment to sustainable and humane farming practices.- Under her leadership, Cypress Grove has gained international recognition for its high-quality goat cheeses.- The company's flagship cheese, Humboldt Fog, is one of their most famous and award-winning products.- Mary Keehn has been instrumental in promoting American artisanal cheese and has served as a mentor for many aspiring cheesemakers.- She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the industry, including being inducted into the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers and receiving the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Cheese and Spirit Professional Award.- Mary Keehn continues to be actively involved in the cheese-making process and remains dedicated to producing exceptional goat cheeses.-Mary is now spear heading WE ARE UP=a new all encompassing housing project for seniors and special needs people in Mckinleyville CA Find us on Facebook at 100% Humboldt.
Send us a text Some conversations change how you see your neighbors. This one does. We sit with longtime educator and advocate Nezzie Wade to explore why Humboldt County’s per-capita homelessness ranks among the highest in the country and what can actually move the needle: community-first design, small-scale villages, safe parking, and dignity-forward services that meet people where they are. Nezzie's story threads from Catholic schooling and decades of teaching sociology to co-founding Affo...
Send us a text A fight that ends in a handshake. A rural theater that sells out in Los Angeles. A historic bar that becomes a stage. Michael Fields joins us to trace a life built on place, grit, and the belief that the best stories come from the people right in front of you. We start with his leap from Jesuit classrooms and Vietnam-era protests to the San Francisco Mime Troupe and the early days of Del Arte. Michael walks us through the big experiment: a rural training center paired with a p...
Send us a text A small stage can change a whole town. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Jackie Dandeneau , the executive artistic director behind Playhouse Arts, conductor of the Blue Lake Community Choir, and one of the community builders shaping Arcata’s creative life. We swap stories about saving a venue, turning it into a citywide arts engine, and how a Tuesday night show can feel like church when the room leans in. Jackie takes us from a farm near Jasper to national theater ...
Send us a text Ever wonder how we might bridge the seemingly unbridgeable divides in our society? David Frank's journey from East Coast political science graduate to Humboldt County media advocate offers a roadmap worth exploring. Growing up in a household where defending your opinions and understanding opposing perspectives was expected at the dinner table, Frank developed skills that would serve him throughout life. "My parents always expected us to be able to converse intelligently and de...
Send us a text Step into the extraordinary life journey of Brett McFarland, a musician whose path from Midwest farming to Humboldt County outlaw country is nothing short of cinematic. This deeply moving conversation reveals how Brett's search for a fresh start brought him to Northern California's emerald triangle, where he established himself as an organic farmer before becoming entangled in the cannabis cultivation that defined the region. When federal agents built a conspiracy case against...
Send us a text Forget everything you thought you knew about rural healthcare. In this eye-opening conversation, Michael Keleman, CEO of Providence Health Serving Humboldt, shatters the "medical desert" stereotype by revealing how metropolitan-level medical care exists in this coastal Northern California community. Having worked for healthcare giants including Stanford, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health, Keleman brings a unique perspective to Providence's operations in Humboldt County. Wit...
Send us a text What if the parenting strategies that worked perfectly for one child completely fail with another? In this illuminating conversation, Tom Rector reveals why understanding a child's unique genetic makeup and personal memories is crucial for effective communication and connection. Tom shares his remarkable journey from a 22-year-old contractor to the owner of Thomas Home Center, celebrating 50+ years in business and 55 years of marriage along the way. But the heart of our discus...
Send us a text How do you survive when your captors view you as nothing more than a commodity? Jeff Woodke's answer is both heartbreaking and inspiring. After dedicating 27 years to humanitarian work among nomadic tribes in Niger, Jeff was violently abducted by terrorists in 2016. For six and a half years, he endured unimaginable conditions – kept outdoors, frequently chained, moved constantly, and held in isolation. His captors told him bluntly, "You're nothing but a goat. If you end up dyi...
Send us a text Behind the ornate Victorian facades of Old Town Eureka lies a shadow world of untold stories—tales of remarkable women who wielded significant economic power yet remain absent from our history books. Local historian Lynette Mullen stumbled upon this hidden narrative during the pandemic while researching an empty parking lot on Eureka's waterfront, uncovering the story of a chambermaid named Virginia Jeffrey that would forever change her understanding of our community's foundati...
Send us a text Larry Goldberg's life story reads like an adventure novel, spanning from protest movements in 1970s New York to pioneering renewable energy and internet infrastructure in Humboldt County. This wide-ranging conversation reveals how a philosophy major from Queens found himself sailing a square-rigger through the Caribbean, studying at Jerusalem's Holocaust museum, and eventually transforming Northern California's energy landscape. At just 20 years old, Goldberg crewed on the shi...
Send us a text What if the secret to fatherhood isn't found in parenting books but in knowing who you are and what you truly value? Scott Hammond, author of "Everyday Dad," joins Pete Ciotti on The Grit Podcast to explore how intentional parenting transforms both fathers and children. This candid conversation cuts through parenting platitudes to address the real challenges modern dads face. Between demanding jobs, financial pressures, and technology competing for children's attention, many f...
Send us a text John Ash's remarkable journey unfolds like a masterclass in reinvention. Born in Vallejo during WWII while his father served overseas, John's early years in Detroit's golden era—when Motown was thriving and the city bustled with over two million people—laid the foundation for his adaptable spirit. When directionless after high school, John's photography hobby became his professional gateway when the Navy recognized his talent. As a combat photographer during Vietnam, he captur...
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