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Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talks about the Dodge Ram truck that sat all night in the waters off Moonstone Beach after becoming stuck during a commercial shoot earlier this week. Read more here: http://bit.ly/18A3FGn

InfoWars correspondent Dan Bidondi talks about his belief that the U.S. government orchestrated the Boston Marathon bombings under the 'false flag' of a terrorist organization in order to justify expanded security powers. Read more here: http://nym.ag/XGWZUY

Walnut Creek attorney James Morgan, who serves as special counsel to the Humboldt County Fair, talks about the recent decision to not renew the contract of the fair's longtime general manager, Stuart Titus.

Sherae talks about sparking a mild controversy at this year's Arcata Eye Ball. Background: http://bit.ly/11bmmli

John Post — known locally as “Johnny Berrypicker” — has been a colorful presence around Arcata and the rest of Humboldt County for several years. But a story in last week's Arcata Eye put the lie to man's self-created legend, detailing Berrypicker's history as a convicted felon (bank robbery), his past involvement with white power groups, and of the many local people who have found themselves the victim of his cons. John Matthews speaks with Berrypicker and with one of those victims, Bobby Olsen. Read the Arcata Eye's story, “The Lives, Loves and Lies of John Post, aka Johnny Berrypicker,” here: http://bit.ly/ZmcnEj

John Matthews recently spent some time with Caleb “Kai” McGillivary on the Arcata Plaza. Kai gained internet fame in early February after helping save a utility worker and two women from a violent driver. Here is the video that made Kai famous: http://bit.ly/VPGQKG.

Nate Morris, one of the growers featured in the new Discovery Channel series 'Weed Country,' talks about the show and his involvement in the marijuana industry. More info here: http://bit.ly/Y53kJv

John Matthews broadcasts from the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka. Members of the Humboldt Area Paranormal Society join him to talk about their belief in the supernatural.

Savage Henry contributor Emily Hobelmann talks about her recent 'Bachelor' profile of John Matthews.

TV Producer Stacey Margetts and Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talk about the current search for reality tv participants in the area. Vine Ripe Productions is looking for “unique families, unique jobs or big personalities. All ages are welcome. Send in your story and why you think you would make 'a great reality show' by Feb. 22nd. Include your name, photo or video, and contact number with your submission. Email: realitystacey@gmail.com.”

NorCal Skydiving President and Chief Jump Master Jimmy Halliday talks about the sport of parachuting. John jumped with his team on Saturday. More info here: www.norcalskydiving.com

Mr. Burger talks about the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the Humboldt County Fair to confirm its decision not to renew the contract of longtime general manager Stuart Titus.

Lyla Louise Moretti (formerly Maria Louise Del Rosario) provides an update on her life since she gained internet fame by getting an anal tattoo on camera. Background: http://bit.ly/Vj7Enf

James Tressler is a former Eureka Times-Standard reporter who currently teaches English in Istanbul. He talks with John about current tensions between Syria and Turkey, rumors of Tom Cruise arriving in the country, and the reason why one small Turkish village may survive this week's Mayan Apocalypse. Read Tressler's weekly dispatches from Istanbul Sundays at lostcoastoutpost.com.

Gawker editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio talks about his recent trip to Cairo, where he reported on the escalating conflict between the opposition and the ruling Islamist party.

John speaks with nudist activist Gypsy Taub about San Francisco's new nudity ban. A new ordinance, passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors yesterday, prohibits exposed genitals in most public places, including streets, sidewalks and public transit.

John Matthews speaks with Carol Escobar & Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine about the Local Filmmakers Night series. Read more here: http://on.fb.me/RFNQHW

John Matthews talks with Todd Larsen, co-founder of Queer Humboldt, and Dan “DJ Dub Cowboy” Giannotta about the local controversy over dancehall artists with violent and homophobic lyrics. One of these artists — Beenie Man — plays at the Ocean Grove Lounge in Trinidad tonight; protesters plan to picket the show.

John's sister, Faith Matthews Varley, talks about what life has been like in Rockville Centre, New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Scott Stephens talks to John Matthews about his encounter with what was probably a great white shark which happened off the North Jetty around noon yesterday. Read more here: http://bit.ly/Rw0Ak6

Second District Congressional Candidate Dan Roberts talks to John Matthews about the state of the campaign and his plans for the office if he is elected. The discussion becomes mildly tense when Roberts explains his doubts about the science behind global warming.

Second District Congressional Candidate Jared Huffman talks to John Matthews about the state of the campaign and what he hopes to accomplish if (when) he is elected.

Caroline Titus, current owner, publisher and editor of The Ferndale Enterprise discusses her experiences with the paper and some recent big stories in the Cream City.

Downey and Gabriel talk about the environmental impacts of large-scale marijuana grows and Humboldt County's efforts to combat industrial marijuana production. Listeners call in with questions and criticism.

V-Nasty talks about her childhood, the N-word problem, and her career.

Praxis Fitness owner Ceci Walker talks about her new book, “Results Fitness! The World’s Leading Health, Fitness and Wellness Experts Reveal Top Advice on Total Body Health, Fitness and Nutrition!”

John & Melissa speak with James McGibney, the founder and CEO of CheaterVille.com, a website that allows users to anonymously “out” cheaters.

Ferndale Unified School District Superintendent Jack Lakin talks about how the Ferndale High School football program is dealing with being on probation for the season. Read more here: http://bit.ly/RHcpp4

Maria Louise Del Rosario talks about her recent online notoriety. Here is a link to the original New Times Broward-Palm Beach story: http://bit.ly/Ra10Qq

Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his film “God Bless America” and a recent trip to Humboldt.

Redwood Community Radio Board of Directors President Rob Bier talks about KMUD's current financial trouble. Read more here: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_21261995/kmud-radio-station-fiscal-crisis-needs-donations?source=rss

John Matthews & Hank Sims discuss KIEM's decision to “not renew” Betsy Lambert's contract.

McNaughton describes the events leading up to the party in Loleta Saturday night that ended with seven people being stabbed. He maintains that he was just holding a calm party with friends when a group including Aaron Eubanks and Kurtis Day — since arrested — showed up and started stabbing people.

Karen Brooks discusses her belief that Humboldt's General Plan Update is being influenced by a U.N. conspiracy.

Steve Sterbeck and Deb Woods explain why they had to close The Bridge. [Aired: 6/12/12]

Sherae O'Shaughnessy from the BA-DUM-CHH comedy troupe talks about the local comedy scene, early childhood decisions, and jokes about race. Website: http://www.facebook.com/badumchh [Aired on 05/23/2012]

Pereira spoke with John Matthews about the charges of misogyny and sexism that were recently leveled against him by “Name It. Change It,” a project of the Women's Media Center in Washington, D.C.

College of the Redwoods astronomy professor Dr. Jon Pedicino discusses Sunday's annular eclipse. Read more here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/eka/eclipse.pdf

The California Assembly approved legislation yesterday requiring parents to receive counseling about the risks and potential benefits of vaccinations before opting out of their children receiving the medicine. The bill’s author, Democratic Assemblyman Dr. Richard Pan explains the measure.

Seven-O-Heaven's Will Startare discusses being a write-in candidate for California's new 2nd congressional district. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION: He didn't register, so his votes won't be counted.

Jaroslaw Bielkowicz talks about his missing dog that may have bitten a resident and may be suffering from a gunshot wound. Read more here: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_20581412/rio-dell-police-los-angeles-man-searching-dog

Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talks about the M. Night Shyamalan movie 'After Earth,' which just finished filming in Humboldt.

Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talks about the M. Night Shyamalan movie “After Earth” which will be filming in Humboldt over the next several weeks.

The Bridge owners Steve Sterback and Deb Woods talk about the recent decision by the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office to dismiss criminal charges they had been facing.

Richard Lee, founder of Oaksterdam University and sponsor of 2010's Proposition 19, spoke with John Matthews about the federal raid on his business earlier in the week and his subsequent retirement from the medical marijuana industry.

Local Filmmakers Night, a collaboration of Access Humboldt and filmHUMBOLDT (the Humboldt Film Commission,) will feature local filmmaker Maria Matteoli and her “ever-so-romantic works of film” this Friday (3/30/12.) Guests: Cassandra Hesseltine - Film Commissioner, Sean McLaughlin - Executive Director (AH,) and Tracy Jordan French - Administration & Development Director (AH.) [Aired on 3/28/12] http://filmhumboldt.org/ http://accesshumboldt.net/site/

John Matthews speaks with Eureka resident Maria Matteoli. She is currently in the final stages of post-production on her feature, The Wine of Summer, which she shot in Barcelona, Los Angeles and in Eureka this past fall. (Aired on 3/28/12) http://thewineofsummer.com/

NCS Commissioner Gil Lemmon talks about the recent decision to place the Ferndale High School football program on probation for next season. The ruling comes after a year marred by several racial taunting allegations directed at its fans.

From KSLG's Warm & Fuzzy Clothing Drive at the Eureka Co-op: Dr. Peter Lehman speaks with John Matthews about the Shell Wind Energy Project in Ferndale.

The Eureka businessman talks with John Matthews about money in politics, the Occupy movement, the Humboldt County general plan update, his vision for a brand new railroad line to Humboldt Bay and much more.

Rachel Robinson and her son Will talk about recently being ordered by county building inspectors to dismantle their Bayside treehouse because it is too close to a stream.

Comedians Josh Argyle and William Head talk about working in the Bay Area comedy scene. More info here: http://savagehenrymagazine.com/2012-01-22/friday

Hunter Moore, the 25-year-old founder of IsAnyoneUp.com [NSFW] discusses his “revenge porn” site which features user-submitted nude photos, along with screenshots of the subjects' real Facebook profile. Some people are being exposed on the site without their consent.

Trent Arsenault talks about offering his sperm for free to women and couples he meets through his website. He does this on his own and was recently warned by the FDA to cease and desist. He also discusses the more than 100 videos he has posted online of himself masturbating.

Stephen Walters discusses the official complaint he recently filed asking the North Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation to conduct a formal investigation of the Ferndale High School program. The Times-Standard ran a story about the complaint on Saturday: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_19568862

Ferndale Principal and Superintendent Jack Lakin responds to recent allegations and discusses plans for the future. Read more here: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_19544349

Salesian Coach and Athletic Director Chad Nightingale talks about what happened at the recent North Coast Section Division 4 championship game. The Times-Standard ran an extensive story about the incident written by Thadeus Greenson: http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_19544349

Cornell Reid, Dr. Fox Meat, and Chris Durant talk about comedy and the upcoming show at the Red Fox Tavern. More info here: http://www.facebook.com/events/281176408588615/

John Matthews speaks with the Fernbridge Cafe owners for a SIXTH time to receive an update.

Barrett Brown, who is often the public face of the hacker collective known as Anonymous, talks about a planned cyber attack on one of the most vicious drug cartels in Mexico.

Ferndale High School Principal Jack Lakin talks about the The Milk Can being stolen from its current home in the Cream City late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

The author, who writes about his past sexual relationships with animals — including, most importantly, a dolphin name Ruby — talks with John Matthews about his life and his book. He objects to the phrase “having sex” when talking about his experience with Ruby, insisting instead upon “making love.” He declines to directly answer whether he would support his daughter if she would wish to have a similar relationship. He also talks about being a victim of child abuse.

The coach of the McClymonds High School football team talks with John Matthews and Tag Wotherspoon, voice of The Ferndale Wildcats, about the racist incident that took place at the season-opening match in Ferndale. A Ferndale fan near the sidelines is alleged to have taunted a McClymonds player with racial epithets.

John Matthews receives an update from the Fernbridge Cafe owners. They have since changed the name of the restaurant to “The Bridge.” They also play 2 songs related to what they view as their battle with the Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health.

Prof. Bradford Scharlott of Northern Kentucky University talks about the theory that Sarah Palin is actually the grandmother of her purported son Trig.

 

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