Up + Adam with Adam Montiel
Community Content from Concentrate. After more than 20 years in broadcast radio, Adam brings his daily show on demand without the filler of FM radio. Enjoy topical and daily news that also celebrates the culture of arts, wine, music, travel, tourism, and artisanal entrepreneurship. Broadcasting from and celebrating California's Central Coast.
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What does it sound like when a man sings from the middle of his comeback? On this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with The Voice Season 27 winner Adam David, a soulful rocker whose voice is as textured as his story. From a single-chair turn to an Instant Save that felt more like a divine pause button, Adam’s journey through addiction, recovery, and redemption is nothing short of cinematic.
We talk about the moment music s...
In this episode, Adam chats with award-winning journalist and podcast host Melissa Jeltsen, whose latest true-crime series What Happened to Talina Zar dives deep into one of the most unsettling disappearances in recent memory.
During the early days of COVID lockdown, 50-year-old Talina Zar posted an eerie message online and then vanished. What followed was a search unlike anything we’ve seen: led not by detectives, but by relentless...
What happens when Superman trades his cape for a clipboard… and ends up coaching a girls’ soccer team full of chaos and heart? In this episode of Up+Adam, Dean Cain joins the show to talk about his brand-new film Little Angels, in theaters now. But this conversation goes well beyond the movie.
They dive into legacy, left turns, writing from the heart, and the real behind-the-scenes grit it takes to create something the whole family ...
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Meathead:
Adam chats with one of the most trusted voices in barbecue…Meathead, BBQ Hall of Famer and the mind behind the wildly popular AmazingRibs.com. His latest book, The Meathead Method, isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a myth-busting, flavor-unlocking, science-soaked manual that turns your grill into an instrument of delicious truth.
From the Central Coast to the science lab, Meathead talks about busting...
In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with the ever-charismatic Kenny Crossley, a standout personality from A&E's hit series Storage Wars. From his early days in New Orleans law enforcement to managing storage facilities in Los Angeles, Kenny's journey to television stardom is anything but ordinary. He shares insights into the upcoming season of Storage Wars, premiering Saturday, June 7th at 9PM ET/PT on A&E, promising mo...
Chef Kenny Seliger is no stranger to fine dining. After helping In Bloom earn a mention in the Michelin Guide, he’s now stepping into a whole new chapter as Executive Chef of Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles. This property is as soulful and intentional as the cuisine he’s now creating. In this episode, Adam sits down with Kenny after a weekend on-site to talk about what it’s like running a kitchen inside a luxury resort, h...
Today on Up+Adam, on a #TrueCrimeTuesday we’re pulling back the curtain on Big Pharma with someone who lived the story from the inside. Lisa Pratta spent over 30 years as a pharmaceutical sales rep, climbing the ranks, crushing quotas, and doing what she thought was helping people. But when she saw her company pushing a powerful drug off-label, jacking up the price from $40 to nearly $30,000 per vial, and putting patients at risk, ...
On Today’s Episode Of Up + Adam, We Sit Down With Molly Kern, Ceo Of The Slo Food Bank, For A Real And Inspiring Conversation About What Food Insecurity Looks Like Right Here On The Central Coast. While Many Of Us Are Easing Into Summer, There’s A Silence Happening In School Cafeterias Across The County That Speaks Volumes, Because When School’s Out, For Thousands Of Local Kids, So Is Their Most Reliable Meal Of The Day.
We Talk Abo...
This episode of Up+Adam is a full-on celebration of community, culture, and connection on the Central Coast.
We kick things off with Ashley White from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, who gives us the inside scoop on the sold-out Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest and the growing list of community events surrounding it. From Friday’s all-day Block Party to Sunday’s “Beers & Brekkie” brunch, it’s more than just a beer fest....
We’re kicking off a two-part Farm Days series that takes you straight into the heart of the SLO County Farm Trail. In this first episode, Adam sits down with some of his favorite ag fam to talk about food, farming, friendship, and how passion and product collide right here in SLO CAL.
Joining Adam in Timbre LoBro studio:
- Lynette Sonne, the powerhouse behind Farmstead Ed and the SLO County Farm Trail, who’s connecting farmers to f...
In this episode, Adam chats with the iconic Luvvie Ajayi Jones, four-time New York Times bestselling author, cultural critic, TED Talk powerhouse, and now the author of Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name, a children's book that hits home for anyone who's ever been told their name was "too much."
They talk about what it means to be a “professional troublemaker,” the power of defending your identity, and how our childhood gifts, the...
They’re called ‘Forever Chemicals’, but the damage they cause could last even longer.
In this episode of Up+Adam, award-winning environmental journalists Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin join Adam Montiel to talk about their new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. With gripping stories, damning internal documents, and emotional accounts from families devastated by PFAS exposure, this interview dives ...
In this episode, Adam welcomes Elysian Moon, the magnetic musical duo of Tyson Leonard and Grace Jiia, into the Timbre Winery LoBo studios for an intimate conversation and a live in-studio performance that hits on every frequency. Known for their cinematic, ritualistic sets and hypnotic blend of neoclassical, global house, and sparkly techno, Tyson and Grace don’t just perform - they channel.
From falling in love in a festival bath...
In this soulful, laugh-filled, and eye-opening episode, Adam sits down with longtime friend and culinary visionary Chef Nicola Allegretta — the heart behind Paso’s beloved Mama’s Meatball and the bold brilliance behind Mistura, one of the most acclaimed Peruvian restaurants in the country.
From dancing salsa at The Grad to launching his latest Chef’s Table experience (yes, he’s serving kui, beef heart, and alpaca), Nicola shares the...
In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down at the LoBro Studios at Timbre with musician, curator, and Paso Robles native Corey Jordan, co-founder of Libretto Paso, the one-of-a-kind wine and jazz club making serious noise on the Central Coast.
Corey isn’t just talking chords and concerts, he’s building legacy. We go deep on the upcoming May 22 fundraiser for the Libretto Conservatory, a music education program that’s bringin...
Dr. Leslie Dobson is not your typical psychologist. She's a courtroom expert, a clinical force, and the host of the razor-sharp podcast Intentionally Disturbing. In this episode, Adam and Dr. Dobson dive into the minds of predators, the patterns of trauma, and the uncomfortable truths we tend to look away from. They get into the Diddy allegations, how predators manipulate with power, and what it’s like to read someone’s darkness be...
In Part 2 of Adam’s conversation with Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce, we move from the journey… to the juice. This episode dives into the creative heartbeat of The Staviary - their soon-to-open wine, food, and beer experience in downtown Paso Robles. From the chef’s counter to the curated bottle list, every choice is rooted in intention, flavor, and soul.
Eric shares what makes their beer program unlike anything else i...
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Today’s Interview: What does it mean to build a dynasty…and what does it cost to keep one? On today’s Up+Adam, Adam chats with former ESPN NBA reporter and Dub Dy...
Today on Up+Adam, we’ve got the exclusive first look at The Staviary—a brand new food and beer experience coming to downtown Paso Robles. Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce join Adam to announce their long-awaited concept, opening behind the park in one of the most exciting new developments in town. From Michelin-star buzz to glassware from Belgium, these two are bringing something fresh, personal, and deeply soulful to th...
From London stages to Hollywood firehouses, Oliver Stark has carved out a spot in primetime TV that’s impossible to ignore. Best known as Evan “Buck” Buckley on the hit ABC series 9-1-1, Oliver joins Up+Adam to talk about his unexpected journey, the real heart behind his character, and how playing a firefighter for over eight seasons has shaped the way he sees himself, and the world. Adam and Oliver get into everything from behind-...
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