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Billy Armi and Dave Michaels are host of Flight 1080. Their radio show airs on KSCO am 1080 in Santa Cruz, California. more

Dazed and confused by current events, both national and local? Well, have we got the show for you! Every Saturday at 11AM, "WHAT A WEEK" brings you a "listeners digest“ of the news you really need to know. Award winning journalist Tony Russomanno and cultural magpie Erik Nelson scour the web, read all the papers (part of the way through) and dive deep into what’s happening in Santa Cruz to tell you what you need to know — WHEN you need to know it You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well, and "WHAT A WEEK" points you in all the right directions. more

Broadcast on KSQD Community Radio, Talk of the Bay covers the local happenings of Santa Cruz. Host Bodie Shargel focuses on the politics of the region, from Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley to Monterey County. more

Monterey Bay Today from KAZU is your daily local news update for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Our local newscasts are supplemented with feature stories, interviews, and occasional in-studio performances from local musicians. For more, visit us at www.kazu.org. more

From the redwoods to the beach and all the places in between, Santa Cruz County is beaming with stories that will make you smile. For the inaugural season of Good News Santa Cruz, we’re sharing some of our favorite gems from the arts and culture scene, green living, open spaces and state parks, as well as simple ways to give back. We hope you enjoy our podcast. more

Yo soy Fidel M. Soto reportando para Noticias Watsonville, la división en español de Santa Cruz Local. Santa Cruz Local es una organización de noticias. Recibimos fondos de la comunidad para servirle a usted. more

Community Matters features guest interviews to discuss topics of interest to the Santa Cruz Community. We aim to help people better understand important local issues and learn how to get involved to make a positive difference. Please listen and call in to join the discussions. Listen to Community Matters live every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm PT on https://santacruzvoice.com more

Attending these meetings in person is very time consuming. They are long and there is often quite a bit of administrative business done. Not many people have the time to do it. And, even if you do, it is not a very efficient use of time. But the meetings are important. They are the best way to keep track of what the agencies are up to. These podcasts make access to that content very simple and efficient. I edit the podcasts to break the meetings into short, topical episodes. You can listen to the episodes that cover topics that matter to you. The cool thing about doing that with a podcast is that you can listen whenever and wherever you can. The podcasts are made from community tv.org 's video feed of the meetings. Thanks go to them for providing those. You can see the full videos on their website. I've started adding some episodes that cover the supporting documents for the meetings. Those can be very useful. I am using text to audio conversions to convert them to an audio format. I'm not editing the content of the podcasts. It is extracted directly from the video of the meetings. I am editing out the agency's administrative business, and I am not including public comments. Both of those are available in the original video. There are some presentations that depend on a Power point presentation or slides. I make videos of those and post them on YouTube. Community Television of Santa Cruz County (CTV) videos of local agency meetings are here: https://communitytv.org/watch/government-demand/ Their YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOE8OGb8ohlInlNQMDD3KlX-UxSfAVCAy SC Metro Board agendas are here: https://scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-agenda-archive SCCRTC meeting agendas are here: https://sccrtc.org/meetings/commission/agendas/ And are archived here: https://sccrtc.org/meetings/commission/past-meetings/ more

On-demand news, interviews, and live performances from KZSC 88.1 FM Santa Cruz - Non-commercial, educational, community radio for the Monterey Bay, California more

"Unpacked in Santa Cruz" is a homegrown podcast hosted by Michael Howard that dives into the lives, stories, and salty moments of people who call this coastal community home—or have been shaped by it in some way. Whether it's a deep conversation with local surfers opening up about mental health, or a peek behind the curtain of someone who started a one-of-a-kind food spot right here in town, every episode brings something real. You’ll hear from folks who found healing behind the lens, built businesses from scratch, or chased massive waves thanks to a lifetime spent around our local waters. These aren’t just interviews—they’re conversations that reflect the heart and soul of Santa Cruz. Raw, reflective, and rooted in community, Unpacked in Santa Cruz brings local voices to the surface. more

"Drop In" is where the Santa Cruz Vibes team slows it down and leans into real conversation. Around here, we believe stories have the power to connect us — to each other, to our community, and to the place we call home. This isn’t about quick soundbites or surface-level chatter. It’s about intimate, thoughtful exchanges that dive into what matters: creativity, culture, resilience, and the people shaping life on the coast. True to the Vibes ethos, we’re creating space that blends storytelling with community impact. Just like in our magazine, on SCVM TV, and across our platforms, 20% of what we do is always dedicated to uplifting local nonprofits and causes. On this podcast, that spirit carries through. You’ll hear voices that inspire, challenge, and remind us why Santa Cruz is more than just a backdrop — it’s a living, breathing community worth celebrating and investing in. "Drop In" is your invitation to join us in the lineup of conversation — honest, local, and grounded in the belief that when we share our stories, we build something bigger together. more

Cruzio Stories is a bi-weekly podcast from Cruzio Internet, sharing short conversations with the people who make Santa Cruz tick — entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, and creatives working out of the Cruzio coworking space. It’s not just tech talk — it’s real stories from the heart of a vibrant local community. more

Welcome to Split Peak Soup Podcast! I’m your host, Neal Kearney. I feel very blessed to have been born and raised here in Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz is a hotbed for talented individuals, including, but not limited to: professional surfers and skaters, master surfboard shapers, internationally renowned artists, expert musicians, boundary pushing intellectual thinkers, and out-of-this-world explorers of consciousness.  Working as a professional journalist for the past twenty-plus years, I’ve had the opportunity to sit down with these extraordinary humans and in-depth and insightful chats. While these discussions have helped inform many written pieces that I’m proud of, I oftentimes felt that I was leaving a lot of meat left on the bone, as the few quotes I’d incorporate into my writing oftentimes seemed to strip my interviewees of their own authentic voices. Luckily, we are entering a brave new world, where the podcast has risen as a popular form of storytelling and media consumption. From Joe Rogan to Conan O’Brien, podcasters have officially taken over. And now, I’m joining the fray. The Split Peak Soup Podcast is my way of using my skills as a story-teller to offer long format conversations with those whose stories deserve to be told. So, what are you waiting for? Pull up a cozy chair, grab a napkin and your favorite spoon, and get ready to dig into another savory serving of Split Peak Soup! more

Local Lifestyle, Art, Fashion, Community, Events and the latest on what’s happening in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Listen live Saturdays at 11AM PST on https://SantaCruzVoice.com more

Owning The Coast is your weekly deep dive into the people, places, and possibilities that make Santa Cruz one of the most inspiring places to live. Hosted by real estate pro Brandi Jones , mortgage and market expert Ryan Buckholdt , and insurance specialist Jerry Seagraves , the show blends their unique expertise with candid conversations and dynamic guests. Each week, you’ll hear stories that go beyond property lines — from navigating the local housing market to discovering hidden trails, tasting the best bites in town, and meeting the entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders shaping the coast. Whether you’re a long-time local, a newcomer, or dreaming about making Santa Cruz home, Owning The Coast offers the insights, inspiration, and insider knowledge you need to thrive in life and living by the sea. more

Talking Local: The Think Local First Podcast In our very first episode of Talking Local , Think Local First board members Ryan Buckholdt and Anthony Guajardo sit down with Brian Upton from Santa Cruz Vibes to unpack the spirit — and strategy — behind this year’s Think Local for the Holidays campaign. We talk about why “local” isn’t just a December slogan, but a year-round muscle that keeps our community strong. Then we hit the streets, visiting beloved Santa Cruz shops and makers to hear directly from the people who pour themselves into this county every single day. What do the holidays mean to them? How do they stay rooted in community values even in the busiest season of the year? And why does choosing local — in small, consistent ways — matter more than ever? This episode is part storytelling, part celebration, and part reminder: our local economy is made of real people, real families, and real dreams. When we choose them, we all rise. Welcome to Talking Local. Let’s kick this thing off the right way. more

Think Local First Santa Cruz’s radio program features the stories of members of this Santa Cruz co-op marketing organization. The mission of Think Local First Santa Cruz is to promote and sustain economic vitality while preserving the unique character of Santa Cruz County. more

Chris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune in for weekly interviews, tutorials, and general mayhem from the brothers from different mothers: Truby & Baca. Learn more at catandcloud.com more

Surf writer, Neil Pearlberg, and skateboarding afficianado, Terry Campion, host "Off The Lip" radio show in the #1 surf city in the United States, Santa Cruz, CA. more

Surf Skate City is a weekly radio show based in Santa Cruz, CA, featuring local surfers and skaters as well as world-reknowned athletes.  more

The Roller Door is a podcast from Santa Cruz Bicycles, where we talk to the people behind the bikes, the riders who ride them, and hear from our extended family of trail builders, visionaries, and champions for the sport of mountain biking. more

All things South Bay and Peninsula trail running. We run the Santa Cruz Mountains and anything you can get to from there. more

The Motorcycles and Misfits Podcast is how we share our passion for all things two-wheeled. We ride street, dirt, ADV, track, touring, vintage and scooters, and we wrench, ride, race and attend events year round. We share our stories and interviews every week from the Re-Cycle Garage in sunny Santa Cruz, Ca. more

A show about national as well as local Monterey and Santa Cruz county sports and activities that enrich our lives. more

We're bringing you all things conservation, wildlife, and trails in Santa Cruz County...and beyond!

Gardening on the Central Coast of California

Are you concerned about the Earth's future? Are you interested in what is being done in Northern California and the world to address environmental issues? Do you want to act? Then tune in every other Sunday to "Sustainability Now!" on KSQD.org to hear interviews with scientists, scholars, activists and officials involved in the pursuit of sustainability. Sustainability Now! is underwritten by the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation in Santa Cruz, California more

Programs from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Hosted by Jonathan Hicken, Executive Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, this podcast spotlights groundbreaking research in Santa Cruz, California, and shares actionable, positive environmental news from the region. Featuring in-depth conversations with scientists from UC Santa Cruz and beyond, along with local leaders and environmental experts, the show makes complex science accessible while highlighting real progress and tangible solutions protecting our unique coastal community. more

Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as they explore nature in and around Santa Cruz County. Each episode will enrich your next experience with nature as you learn fascinating insights (from local experts) about the creatures that inhabit your favorite hiking trails, beaches and even your own backyard. more

Created by and for students. Older LGBTQ+ people in Santa Cruz County are interviewed by younger queer students about their stories since the 1970s in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride. Students from across Santa Cruz County conducted the interviews and then edited and produced each 20-minute long podcast. These podcasts will be released each Tuesday in 2025. We thank Patti Maxine on the steel string guitar for providing the music and the art was developed by Hex, one of the involved high school students. more

Join KSQD every other Sunday evening at 5, and Tuesday morning at 6, for Pride Perspectives, highlighting the LGBTQ+ community across Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. Hosts Rob Darrow and Cece Pinheiro keep you up to date on current issues, and share perspectives from the long and rich history of Santa Cruz Pride, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. Among the features are interviews between young members of the community and elders of the modern Pride movement. more

Airing on KSQD 90.7 FM most Sundays at 8:00, the Hive Poetry Collective is a buzz of poets in Santa Cruz, California— a swarm of radio conversations, public readings, and writing workshops. Our theme music is "Drunk on Funk" by Top-Flow. Find us at hivepoetry.org And https://www.facebook.com/hivepoetry more

Every so often, Indexical has a chance to interview some of the wonderful artists who come through Santa Cruz. We'll post those here, along with live recordings of those artists' shows. more

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Sunday Sermons from Santa Cruz Baptist Church.

Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz exists to bring the teachings of Jesus to those who haven't heard and to encourage its members to holistically live out their faith in their daily lives. more

Messages from the Santa Cruz Bible Church teaching team led by our Lead Pastor, Matt Roden. For more information, visit santacruzbible.org more

Rooted is a podcast conversation devoted to the formation of more robust theology and practice in the Christian life. Rooted is a production of Faith Community Church, in Santa Cruz, California. For more information about Faith Community Church please visit us online at santacruzfaith.org. more

Santa Cruz peer ministers talk about what it is like being a Catholic teen today.