Anaheim & Orange County California Podcasts
By Anaheim Orange County Visitor Convention Bureau
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Podcast Description
Conversations with locals and guest experts about travel, cultures, people, and the things around Anaheim and Orange County that help you travel like a local.
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OC Is Premier Destination For Whale And Dolphin Watching Excursions | Doug Thompson, is an accomplished author, ecologist, internationally recognized naturalist, expedition leader, lecturer, award-winning film maker, photojournalist and "man at peace with the planet." Thompson shares his expertise on whales, dolphins and other marine life, as well as why Orange County's unique geography and quick access to the Pacific Ocean via Newport Harbor and Dana Point Harbor, the premier location for year-round whale and dolphin watching excursions. | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer | In 1964 filmmaker Bruce Brown single-handedly changed the way surfers were viewed and portrayed when he released “The Endless Summer,” which was to become the most popular and widely seen surf film of all time. In “The Endless Summer,” Brown followed two surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson, around the world in search of a perfect wave. With a budget of only $50,000 and a 16mm camera, he captured the essence, the adventure and the art of surfing. In 1966, the film opened in theaters across the country, and Bruce Brown became surfing's greatest success story. The Endless Summer has now made the full film cycle and has recently been digitally remastered and released on DVD and Blu-ray. For more information visit www.endlesssummermovie.com. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OC Chef And Retauranteur Haley Nguyen On Vietnamese Cuisine | Trained at the apron strings of her mother and grandmother, Haley Nguyen, Chef/Owner of Xanh Bistro, learned to cook at the age of 10. Nguyen immigrated to the U.S. and eventually made her way to Southern California where she instigated and implemented the Asian curriculum for the Art Institute of California in Santa Monica in 1999. Nguyen conducts culinary tours of Westminster's Little Saigon, the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. On the tour you'll be treated to a lesson in the familiar and unfamiliar as you learn the many nuances and variety found in Asian cuisine. For more information visit www.xanhbistro.com. | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anaheim Restauranteur Feeds Local "Motel Children" | Italian immigrant success story Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House, has been serving pasta dinners to “motel children” of Anaheim for more than five years. Serato delivers the pasta daily to the Anaheim Boys & Girls Club, where the children refer to him as the "pasta man." Listen as Serato details how he came to provide daily meals to local children in need, why he continues, and how you support the cause. | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anaheim International Film Festival | Sinan Kanatsiz, Chairman of the Inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival talks about the upcoming event taking place this October 13-17, 2010 at The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk. Hear from Wally Schlotter, VP Special Projects UltraStar Cinemas - one of the festival venues - and Janice Arrington, Orange County Film Commissioner, who pinpoints the lure of OC as a popular destination for television and film projects. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Passport to the Arts in Laguna Beach | Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations talks about the history of arts in Laguna Beach as well as the humble beginnings of the many arts festivals the town is known for. The Passport to the Arts offers unlimited admission all summer long to three great art festivals in picturesque Laguna Beach: Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts, and Sawdust Art Festival (a $36 value) for only $19. This price also includes one-time free parking and free shuttle service. The Passport to the Arts also has partnered with many local shops and restaurants to provide patrons with added value. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disney California Adventure's World of Color | Disney has once again pushed the creative envelope with its new venture the “World of Color.” Playing nightly at Disney California Adventure’s Paradise Bay, the “World of Color” captures your imagination in this dynamic and colorful nighttime spectacular. Set to classic Disney music, it features a series of more than 1,000 fountains creating a liquid screen. They paint the sky with color and light with classic Disney and Pixar images via Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights. “World of Color” Creative Director, Steve Davison, Producer, Sayre Wiseman and Technical Director, Mike Layton, share some behind-the-scenes history and facts about this mesmerizing show. | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales | The Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates 39 years in 2010. The free festival is a celebration of the roundtrip migration of the California Gray Whale from Alaska to Baja and includes an art show, street faire, parade, sand sculptures, whale watching tours, and sailing and rowing instruction. We talk to Donna Kalez, General Manager of Dana Wharf Whale Watching and festival co-chair, about the celebration, its unique events and their partnership with iconic artist John Van Hamersveld and legendary surfer, Mickey "the mongoose" Munoz. We also hear historic perspective from festival co-founder Don Hansen. | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade | A long-standing holiday tradition in Newport Beach is the annual Christmas Boat Parade. This year the parade will be celebrating 101 years with the theme "The Joys of Christmas Toys." Richard R. Luehrs, the Executive Director of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce shares some insight on the parade's origins, its longstanding history and some of the characteristics that make this holiday celebration an event that should not be missed. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disney's Holiday Decor | Listen to Disneyland Resort's Ambassador discuss the changes brought to the park for the holidays starting with Halloween and leading through Christmas. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conjuring Scares with Knott's Halloween Haunt | Take a behind the scenes look at the world's largest and oldest Halloween event to be held at a theme park with candid interviews with some of the people that make this annual scare event possible. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anaheim's MUZEO Immerses Visitors In Exhibits | The MUZEO is an exciting museum in Orange County, housing an ever-changing program of exhibitions, events and activities. Executive Director Peter Comiskey discusses how the museum offers a regional resource for exhibitions, programs and added activities that are normally not scheduled for the Orange County/Southern California area. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Festivals Podcast: Disney D23 Expo | Disney's official fan club D23 is the official community for Disney fans with an upcoming inaugural signature event - D23 Expo, which will be the "ultimate Disney fan experience." Steven Clark, head of D23, discusses features, surprises and event information. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dana Point Tall Ships Festival | Since 1984, Dana Point has been host to the largest annual gathering of tall ships on the West Coast with the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival. Instrumental in this festival is Dana Point's Ocean Institute. Listen to Daniel Stetson, president and chief executive officer of the Ocean Institute, describe the majesty and wonder of the tall ships, as well as the wonderful programs to be found at the facility. | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mission San Juan Capistrano's History And Hidden Beauty | Step back in time with Michele Lawrence Adams, Executive Director of Mission San Juan Capistrano as she describes the hidden beauty of historic location. The Mission’s gardens make the site a wonderful and unique place to visit each season | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Van Hamersveld's Influence on Art and Orange County's Endless Summer Surf Culture | John Van Hamersveld's highly recognizable and sometimes psychedelic art began with the renowned color saturated sunset and surfer poster for the 1966 movie “The Endless Summer." Inspired by a sunset photo of a Dana Point beach in Orange County, it was destined to become an internationally recognized icon of Southern California’s surfing scene. His works include famous album covers for the Beatles and Rolling Stones, as well as concert posters for Jimi Hendrix and Cream. Hamersveld is an authentic art legend who jump-started a revolution in color and expression and helped define the generations that felt the need to be discovered. Hamversveld's timeless and iconic art will forever connect OC as a symbol of youth, devoted surfers, idyllic climate and endless summers. | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Diverse Ethnic Cuisine of Orange County | Podcasters Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Evans chat with Orange County Register food columnist, Cathy Thomas about the diversity of ethnic cuisine to be found in OC. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Shopping Podcast: OC Trend, Dining and Fashion Expert Greer Wylder | Greer Wylder's Web site GreersOC.com focuses on the latest fashion, dining and trends coming out of Orange County. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beaches Podcast: OC's Next Big Thing ... Hamboards | Orange County firefighter Peter Hamborg is a longtime Huntington Beach who has created a surfing and skating hybrid simply called the "Hamboard." Hamborg, along with his five boys, build the Hamboards, a nearly-seven-foot-long skateboard, out of the family's garage. The Hamboard gives riders the sensation of surfing coolness without ever getting wet, making hanging ten or walking the nose possible. Hamborg talks specifics about the Hamboard and how he came up with this innovative OC original. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Corky Carroll's influence on Sport of Surfing | Colorful surfing icon Corky Carroll is a five-time U.S. Overall Champ, three-time IPC (International Professional Championships) champ, pioneer of professional surfing and was the first person to be paid to surf and receive endorsements. Corky talks about the surfing 'nirvana' that is Orange County and his favorite spots to catch waves. He also talks about the increase in prize purses, as well as the rise of surfing-related businesses - from surf wear and surfboard companies to the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robert August Endless Summer Podcast | The 1964 surf classic "The Endless Summer" is known by surfers of all ages all over the world. Robert August, along with Mike Hynson and moviemaker Bruce Brown, followed the sun and surf around the globe looking for the perfect wave. The idea was that if one had enough time and money, it would be possible to follow summer around the world, making it endless. Listen to the surf icon talk about his favorite OC spots, the evolution of surfboards and surfing styles, as well as the adventure of surf travel. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Culture Podcast: Dick Dale's influence on Music and OC Surf Culture | Legendary guitar slinger Dick Dale spends half the year on his yacht anchored in Newport Beach, not too far from where the "King of the Surf Guitar" first made waves in the music world. Dale talks about his influence on music, spirituality, "the Biz," and just about anything else that comes to mind. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beaches Podcast: Eco-tourism, the OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc. way | After working in the health and beauty industry for 20 years, native Californian Cheri Ikerd, decided she wanted to do something more educational and fun, while making a difference in peoples' lives. OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc., was born out of her desire to show visitors and locals some of the hidden treasures of OC's "California Riviera." Ikerd's eco-tours give visitors from all over the world an ecological and educational perspective to the OC's vistas. Ikerd encourages visitors to make a difference in the environment so that all may continue to enjoy the beauty and the wildlife to be found in OC for years to come. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disney's California Food & Wine Festival | A world celebration descends upon the Disneyland� Resort for six weeks beginning in April. Disney's California Food & Wine Festival showcases the culture, people and traditions that have influenced and shaped California into one of the most diverse states in the country. Free events include complimentary culinary demonstrations with resort chefs, international chefs and celebrity chefs, as well as winemaker dinners and wine tasting courses. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life As A Huntington Beach Lifeguard | Gus Hamborg of Huntington Beach isn't your typical California youth. As a Huntington Beach city lifeguard, Gus loves "his" beach and a sense of duty and maturity that belies his 19 years. The oldest of five boys, Gus describes what it's like to be an OC lifeguard. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Discovery Science Center Makes Learning Fun | Discovery Science Center, Orange County’s hands-on learning complex is located minutes from the Anaheim Resort District. Discover some of the numerous science exhibits inside the center and learn the story behind the eye-catching giant Cube that sits on its point! | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OC Restaurants Using Fresh Ingredients | David Scalise is the executive chef of Vue Restaurant, which is located within the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point. Mr. Scalise discusses dining in Orange County and the availability of some of the world's freshest ingredients. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living Pictures At The Pageant Of The Masters | Diane Challis Davy, Director for the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach talks about the monumental effort it takes to bring Tableau Vivant (living pictures) to life every year. Also hear from a show volunteer that discusses what it is like to be inanimate as a painted portrait and animated as a can-can girl. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Visiting A Timeless OC Oasis | Vivian Heredia, along with mother and partner, Audrey Heredia maintain and host The McCharles House, a historic and organic Victorian bungalow located in Old Town Tustin. Built in 1885, Vivian Heredia describes how the time-honored gardens that surround the restored cottage, is a perfect location for social and corporate events in the philosophy of “green living” and taking the time to “get together.” | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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South Coast Plaza's Personal Shopper | Erin Stafford joined South Coast Plaza’s Personal Service Program to assist shopping visitors and tour groups with image, fashion and wardrobe consultation. A former celebrity stylist in Hollywood, Erin is a certified member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and certified Body Beautiful and Universal Style consultant. Hear what makes South Coast Plaza such a world-class shopping destination. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OC Surfing Chiropractor | Chiropractor Jeff Schones, of Huntington Beach, is a surfer at heart. The 45-year-old OC native and father of four, still carves out ample time to shred waves at local beaches. Schones, who sometimes competes in local tournaments, dives into the topic of OC surfing. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adam West Among the Stars at Inaugural Anaheim Comic Con | With a career that has spanned five decades, the iconic Adam West is best known for his lead role in the 1960s TV series Batman and that voice. Currently, West is known for portraying eccentric versions of himself in film and television, as well as lending his voice on animated series such as The Fairly OddParents and Family Guy. West will attend a reunion of Batman's original cast members at the inaugural Anaheim Comic Con, April 16-18, 2010. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OC Fairgrounds Is Cornerstone of Activity | Joan Hamill, Director of Community Relations for the OC Fair & Event Center, develops and supervises Fair theme and competitive programs. With OCFEC since 1993, Hamill also directs year-round agriculture education programs, as well as an annual Youth Expo. Hamill discusses the exhibits, programs and events held at the OC Fairgrounds, including the annual OC Fair. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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OC's Very Own Michael Jordan ... Master Sommelier | Michael Jordan, a Sommelier and Southern California restaurant veteran, is the heart and soul of the Napa Rose restaurant in Disney's Grand California Hotel. Mr. Jordan talks about the incredible cuisine and wine that is available in the OC. (Added February, 2008 - Run time: 18:12) | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 34 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
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The Adam West podcast was so hilarious! Very informative as well as talks about the upcoming Anaheim Comic-Con! A MUST subscribe!
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