What do tamales, tiny dogs in costume, and civic pride have in common? Atascadero, baby. In this episode, we're joined by Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for the City of Atascadero, to talk all things Tamale Festival. It's one of the Central Coast's most festive, flavorful, and fur-friendly events of the year. We break down what’s new for 2025, how it’s grown into a regional favorite, and yes, Adam is back to be one of the judges for the legendary Pet Costume Contest. So polish up those paws and starch your sombreros.

Plus, we check in with Robin Coleman from Woods Humane Society, an incredible local organization doing vital work for our four-legged friends. You'll also meet Buddy, a pup who just might steal the show. Whether you're in it for the food, the fun, or the furry parade of adorableness, this one’s a vibe.

More info on the Tamale Festival: AtascaderoTamaleFest.com

Learn more about Woods and how to support them: WoodsHumaneSociety.org

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He’s one of the Central Coast’s most dynamic musical voices, and not just because he plays half the instruments in his band. In this free-flowing, no-rules conversation, Josh Rosenblum joins Adam for part one of a two-part hang where they get into the creative grind, what it means to write music with purpose, and how to stay hopeful without sounding preachy.

Josh talks about growing up in a jazz-rooted family, his thoughts on the state of the world, fatherhood, and why he still believes in the power of music to move people—even when things feel a little dark. From his 8th studio album to playing our Breaking and Entering Christmas Jingle Jam, this is a conversation full of honesty, humor, and heart.



Listen to Josh Rosenblum’s music

• Official Website — JoshRosenblumBand.com
• Instagram — @joshrosenblumband
• Listen to Josh Rosenblum on Spotify

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the convo dropping Fri.

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Today on Up+Adam, we’re joined by Sister Monica Clare — nun, author, viral TikTok star, and living proof that sometimes your wildest detours are actually leading you home. Before she was Sister Monica Clare, she was Claudette Powell: a Southern girl with big-city dreams, an improv actor with the Groundlings, and a Hollywood professional — until a deeper calling slowly but surely rewrote the story she thought she was living.

In her brand-new memoir, A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun, she shares the deeply human, often hilarious, and incredibly inspiring journey that led her to life at the Community of St. John Baptist. We talk faith, healing, chasing dreams, overcoming imposter syndrome, skincare secrets, and what modern sisterhood really looks like. A must-listen for anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to change everything — or find what you were truly made for.

• Follow Sister Monica Clare on TikTok: @nunsenseforthepeople
• Order A Change of Habit here: Buy the Book on Amazon
• Learn more about the Community of St. John Baptist: csjb.org

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Today on Up+Adam, we welcome Kristin Casey—author, recovered addict, intimacy coach, and survivor. Kristin opens up about her incredible journey from battling addiction and depression to becoming a certified surrogate partner and intimacy counselor. In this raw and revealing conversation, we explore her powerful new memoir Casey Dancer, her insights into healing and self-acceptance, and the important tie-in to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and organizations like Lumina Alliance.



Kristin also shares reflections from her first best-selling book, Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh, which chronicles her wild years with the Eagles’ legendary guitarist. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and real talk—about intimacy, authenticity, and finding peace without losing your spark.

Learn more about Kristin Casey: kristincasey.com

Buy her new book, Casey Dancer: Casey Dancer on Amazon

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In this episode of Up+Adam, we sit down with Sarah Tomasetti, the driving force behind Wine 4 Paws, an annual unique event that marries the joy of wine tasting with over 80 wineries and more with the mission of supporting homeless animals from Woods Humane Society. Since 2009, Sarah's vision has galvanized the Central Coast community, raising over $700,000 for Woods Humane Society. Discover how this event has evolved over the years, the impact it has made, and how you can be part of this extraordinary weekend and initiative.

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• Wine 4 Paws: wine4paws.com
• Woods Humane Society: woodshumanesociety.org



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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam sits down with ACLU president and NYU law professor Deborah Archer, who makes a bold claim in her new book Dividing Lines: America’s transportation system hasn’t just failed us—it was designed to divide us.

This conversation doesn’t shy away from the big questions: In a time where everything is being called racist, is labeling roads helpful, or harmful? Do you think there’s a point where everything being framed as racial ends up diluting the very meaning of racism? At what point does a road… just become a road again? Has the ACLU stayed true to its mission of defending all Americans’ rights, even the unpopular ones? It’s a thoughtful, provocative exchange, and a must-listen for anyone trying to understand if inequality is paved in plain sight.

Learn more:

Book: Dividing Lines by Deborah Archer

Website: ACLU.org

Instagram: @aclu_nationwide

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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam chats with retired FBI Special Agent Scott Payne, the undercover legend dubbed the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco.” From goat‑blood rituals with neo‑Nazis in a Georgia forest to the basement strip‑search that almost blew his cover, Payne unpacks 25 years inside Outlaw biker gangs, opioid pipelines, and the accelerationist movement plotting a race war, while getting candid about juggling seven burner phones, staying married, and the Safeguard psych checks that finally pulled him back from the edge - all captured in his new memoir Code Name: Pale Horse.

Follow Scott Payne — @scottpaynebigcountry

Grab the Book — Amazon | Simon & Schuster

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