Our Two Cents Podcast

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Our Two Cents Podcast is a show that features local business and community leaders that share their wisdom and actionable advice on several topics. We also highlight local events here in Kern County. This is your place to hear business and community leaders discuss relevant topics that matter to you.

Episode Date
244 - Not Your Average Movie Night: Taste of the Screen Comes to Bakersfield
Jun 05, 2026
243 - The Story Behind the Kern Asian Chamber
May 22, 2026
242 - The Inner Pharmacy: How Thoughts Shape Your Biology
May 08, 2026
241 - From Imposter Syndrome to Inner Trust: Rewriting Your Life's Script
Apr 24, 2026
240 - Crackin' Into Country with The Soda Crackers
Apr 10, 2026
239 - Hard Money, Real Assets: How Karpe Bridges Borrowers and Investors
Mar 27, 2026
238 - Turning Local Spots into Viral Hits: The Bakersfield Influencer
Mar 13, 2026
237 - Talking Sh*t with Dr. Sabine Hazan: Getting to the Bottom of Your Digestive Health
Feb 27, 2026
236 - From Oven to Sold Out: The Cinnamon Roll Craze Taking Over Town
Feb 13, 2026
235 - Bakersfield's Finest Comedy Club
Feb 02, 2026
234 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What You Need to Know for Your Upcoming 2025 & 2026 Taxes
Jan 09, 2026
233 - Bryce & Krista Horton: Turning Influence Into Impact
Dec 23, 2025
232 - How to Close Out 2025 Strong and Create Goals for 2026
Nov 28, 2025
231 - The 5 Pillars of Health and How to Stay Healthy
Nov 14, 2025
230 - JJ's Legacy
Oct 24, 2025
229 - College Admissions
Oct 17, 2025
228 - KC SHRM
Aug 17, 2024
227 - Kern WBC
May 30, 2024
226 - Virtuity Financials
May 07, 2024
225 - Key Staffing
Apr 19, 2024
224 - Planned Exits
Mar 21, 2024
223 - PHB
Jan 26, 2024
222 - F45 - Training for Every Body
Jan 12, 2024
221 - How a Little Food Can Go a Long Way
Dec 22, 2023
220 - Atlas, Year End Business Checklist
Dec 17, 2023
219 - What It Takes To Grow
Dec 07, 2023
218 - The Movement Behind Cornerstone Engineering
Nov 30, 2023
217 - Do You Know a Business' Value?
Nov 09, 2023
216 - How One Dot Can Save A Life
Oct 27, 2023
215 - The Inspiration Behind The Wounded Heroes Fund
Oct 19, 2023
214 - The Best In Show
Oct 13, 2023
213 - The Benefits Of Creating A Wellness Plan
Sep 29, 2023
212 - Kern County Invests In Mental Health
Sep 22, 2023
211 - How To Incorporate Nutrition Into Your Health and Fitness Journey
Sep 15, 2023
210 - Why Is Exercise Important?
Sep 08, 2023
209 - Is Your Heart Healthy?
Sep 01, 2023
208 - The Benefits Of Having A Local University
Aug 25, 2023
207 - The Scope of Our Local Private Schools
Aug 18, 2023
206 - How Well Do You Know Our Local Schools?
Aug 11, 2023
205 - Are You Ready For Back to School? Learn more about Bakersfield's Local School Districts and more on our new mini series
Aug 03, 2023
204 - What Platform Is Best For Your Business?
Jul 30, 2023
203 - Want To Learn How To Be Persuasive?
Jul 28, 2023
202 - The Highs and Lows of Sales and Marketing
Jul 21, 2023
201 - Intro To Sales And Marketing
Jul 14, 2023
200 - Catching Up With The Hortons
Jul 07, 2023
199 - How To Streamline Your Construction Business
Jun 30, 2023
198 - The Taste of Casa Colmenares
Jun 23, 2023
197 - Facing Grief and Adversity
Jun 16, 2023
196 - What Is Public Relations?
Jun 09, 2023
195 - 2023 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Gala
Jun 02, 2023
194 - Who is Kevin Burton?
May 26, 2023
193 - Whiskey Clubs and Events!
May 19, 2023
192 - The 2023 Women's Business Conference
May 12, 2023
191 - The 2023 JJ's Legacy Gala
May 05, 2023
190 - The Many Successes of CASA
Apr 28, 2023
189 - The Future of Our Local Oil Industry
Apr 21, 2023
188 - 2023 MadoroM Wine Release
Apr 14, 2023
187 - Is My Money Safe With Credit Unions?
Apr 09, 2023
186 - Bakersfield's Only Comedy Club
Mar 31, 2023
185 - The Return of 420 Kingdom (RAW Extended Version)
Mar 26, 2023
184 - The Return of 420 Kingdom
Mar 24, 2023
183 - 2023 Tigerfight Golf Tournament
Mar 18, 2023
182 - 2023 N.O.R. Business Expo
Mar 17, 2023
181 - The Grand Opening of Absorb IV!
Mar 10, 2023
180 - Let's Be Open and Honest About Mental Health
Mar 03, 2023
179 - 2023 World Ag Expo
Feb 27, 2023
178 - Keeping History Alive At The Historic Fox Theater
Feb 17, 2023
177 - High Hopes In A Low Flying Plane
Feb 10, 2023
176 - Todd Schreiber: The Ice Cream Man!
Feb 04, 2023
175 - Nothing Is Impossible For Tim Terrio
Jan 26, 2023
174 - Our Two Cents Meets Everyday HR
Jan 19, 2023
173 - The 2023 Agriculture Round Table
Jan 12, 2023
172 - OTC's First Accounting Roundtable
Jan 05, 2023
171 - Holiday Repeat/Local Singer, Songwriter, Pastor and Dime Store Guru
Dec 29, 2022
170 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Spirit
Dec 22, 2022
169 - Chad Hathaway "I'll Be The Last One Standing"
Dec 15, 2022
168 - The Positive Impact of Kern Community Foundation
Dec 08, 2022
167 - The Benefits of Ozone Therapy
Dec 01, 2022
166 - Cutting Through The Red Tape of Government
Nov 24, 2022
165 - La Rosa, A Fruitfully Frozen Treat of a Family Business
Nov 17, 2022
164 - The Misconceptions And Benefits Of CBD
Nov 10, 2022
163 - How To Change Your Mindset
Nov 03, 2022
162 - Commercial Real Estate Is Still Strong
Oct 27, 2022
161 - Where Did Our Water Go?
Oct 20, 2022
160 - The Crisis of California
Oct 14, 2022
159 - Young Entrepreneur Gets Twisted
Oct 06, 2022
158 - Califia Farms making a huge impact locally
Sep 29, 2022
157 - Calling All Entrepreneurs
Sep 22, 2022
156 - The Future Of The Grid
Sep 15, 2022
155 - 25 Years Of Condor Town
Sep 08, 2022
154 - Kern County Needs A River
Sep 02, 2022
153 - Serving Up Hope in a Cup
Aug 25, 2022
152 - Light It Red
Aug 18, 2022
151 - If It Doesn't Scare You, It's Not Worth It
Aug 11, 2022
150 - Well Hello Tlo. A winemaking hobby becomes a family business
Aug 04, 2022
149 - It's A Partnership Not A Bank
Jul 28, 2022
148 - Happy Whole You
Jul 21, 2022
147 - Climbing the Hill of Radio Broadcasting
Jul 14, 2022
146 - Small Potatoes Is Big Business
Jul 07, 2022
145 - Public Transportation is for Everyone
Jun 30, 2022
144 - The Rise In New Forms of Media
Jun 23, 2022
143 - Helping The Foster Care System One Move At A Time
Jun 16, 2022
142 - The Host Roundtable
Jun 09, 2022
141 - Key Budge on The Wonderful City of Tehachapi
Jun 02, 2022
140 - History In The Making: Kern Women's Business Center
May 26, 2022
139 - The Art of Selling Ag Properties with Morgan Houchin of Tech Ag
May 19, 2022
138 - Kelly Carden for Kern County Supervisor!
May 12, 2022
137 - Building The Road To Recovery
May 05, 2022
136 - Private Equity in Local Agriculture
Apr 28, 2022
135 - The Dark Secrets of Kern County
Apr 21, 2022
134 - Paula Leech: The Danger Of Premature Diagnosis
Apr 14, 2022
133 - Kyle Jones: Journey To Attorney
Apr 07, 2022
132 - Celebrating 51 Years of Service!
Mar 31, 2022
131 - OTC's New Host Dave Plivelich!
Mar 24, 2022
130 - Rejecting the Diet Culture
Mar 17, 2022
129 - How To Complete The Perfect Man Cave
Mar 10, 2022
128 - Man's Best Friend
Feb 24, 2022
127 - The Return Of The King!
Feb 17, 2022
126 - Dr. Beatty + Michael Platt on Adrenaline Dominance
Feb 10, 2022
125 - Lauren Skidmore: Challenges Our Views on Homelessness
Feb 03, 2022
124 - OTC Tees it up with Chris Wilson
Jan 27, 2022
123 - John Duffield: The Boy from Arvin
Jan 21, 2022
122 - The Local Singer, Songwriter, Pastor and Dime Store Guru
Jan 13, 2022
121 - The Man, The Myth, The Legend…Mr. Shafter!
Jan 06, 2022
120 - Is ROC the New Future for High School Students?
Dec 30, 2021
119 - Jeremy Woods and the 6 Behaviors that Lead to Success
Dec 23, 2021
118 - Brian Smith: Another Chapter of Service
Dec 16, 2021
117 - Is Robert Price Writing History?
Dec 09, 2021
116 - Leah Lopeteguy-Hoffman on Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
Dec 02, 2021
115 - Wharton School of Business vs. Portland State University
Nov 25, 2021
Bonus Episode #8
Nov 20, 2021
114 - Roshni Patel: Founder of Thrive HR Consulting
Nov 18, 2021
113 - Building and Growing your Relationships with CRM Pioneer, Jon Ferrara
Nov 11, 2021
112 - Donuts, Daughters, and Dice: The Story of Randy's Donuts
Nov 04, 2021
111 - Tracie Barmann: Owner of Sharing Spaces
Oct 28, 2021
110 - Joe Peters: From Bakersfield to Nashville Success Follows
Oct 21, 2021
109 - Heather Laganelli: Bakersfield's Local and Sustainable Restaurant
Oct 14, 2021
108 - Sheriff Youngblood on the Current State of Kern County
Sep 30, 2021
107 - The Long Road to Instagram fame with Krista and Bryce Horton
Sep 25, 2021
106 - Jeremy Adams: The New American Student
Sep 23, 2021
Bonus Episode #7
Sep 17, 2021
105 - Amy Travis and Diana Ramirez: CASA's Need for Volunteers
Sep 16, 2021
Bonus Episode #6
Sep 10, 2021
104 - Anthony Garcia: Getting the Most Out Of Your Sales Team
Sep 09, 2021
Bonus Episode #5
Sep 03, 2021
103 - P.K. Zander: The Need for Employees
Sep 02, 2021
Bonus Episode #4
Aug 27, 2021
102 - Kaelyn Peterson: Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Aug 26, 2021
Bonus Episode #3
Aug 20, 2021
101 - Jessica Johnson and Sebastian Aza: CalSavers & Alternative Retirement Options
Aug 19, 2021
Bonus Episode #2
Aug 13, 2021
100 - Dave Oxley: Quitting is not an option
Aug 12, 2021
099 - Allison McClain: How to help our Foster Care Community
Aug 05, 2021
Bonus Episode #1
Jul 30, 2021
098 - Debbi Bagley: No Door She Can't Open
Jul 29, 2021
097 - Dr. Juanita Webb: Returning to work post-Covid-19
Jul 22, 2021
096 - Megan Person: NASA in our backyard
Jul 15, 2021
095 - Brian Conner, CFO at Bolthouse Properties LLC.
Jul 08, 2021
094 - Dr. Beatty: The Wellness Doctor
Jun 24, 2021
093 - Ryan Beckwith: Living like an Athlete
Jun 10, 2021
092 - Scott Garrison: The Serial Entrepreneur
May 27, 2021
091 - Agricultural Roundtable Discussion on the Corporate Side of Growing in the Central Valley
May 13, 2021
090 - Andrew McCormack With SunPower by SunSolar Explains Why Solar Makes So Much Sense In The Central Valley ... and talks a little golf.
Apr 29, 2021
089 - ARPA and COBRA Premium Subsidy
Apr 16, 2021
088 - Local Microfarmer, Brett Finster of Finster Farms
Apr 15, 2021
087 - Colleen Bauer - The Fairy Godmother Wedding's & Events
Apr 01, 2021
086 - Phil Andonian Of Law Firm Caleb/Andonian LLC In Washington, D.C.
Mar 25, 2021
085 - Shannon LaBare - Purveyor Branding Co.
Mar 18, 2021
084 - Local Representative, Kevin McCarthy's Two Cents on the current COVID Relief Bill and opening our schools
Mar 11, 2021
083 - Liliya Rudan Of The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Mar 04, 2021
082 - Assembly member Rudy Salas and the issues that affect the 32nd District
Feb 18, 2021
081 - Jordan Thorn, VP of Sales - 420 Kingdom
Feb 04, 2021
080 - Dr Jacobsen & Dr Pratt Explain How Similiar Bakersfield's Climate Is To That Of The Mediterranean While Touching On The Science Behind The Shrubs & Trees In Both Regions
Jan 21, 2021
079 - Kristin Smith Shares How Smith & McCain, LLC Overcame The Devastating Challenge Of Selling A Product Online That People Can't Experience First.... Fragrances.
Jan 07, 2021
078 - Zack Skow - Marley's Mutts Updates
Dec 31, 2020
077 - Jennifer Etcheverry, My Husband's Nuts
Dec 24, 2020
076 - Phillip Peters, County Supervisor & The Future Of District #1
Dec 17, 2020
075 - Sue Watson - Business Initiative
Dec 10, 2020
074 - Children and COVID-19
Dec 03, 2020
073 - Identifying Fake News - Derek Jeffery, VP KGET
Nov 26, 2020
072 - The value that Accessory Dwelling Units bring to Real Estate
Nov 19, 2020
071 - If it's shaking, it's working!
Nov 12, 2020
070 - Healthcare Finance Direct
Nov 05, 2020
069 - Dr Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried, CSUB Athletics - Should college students be paid for their likeness?
Oct 29, 2020
068 - Kevin Charette - Thumbs Up, Cancer Down
Oct 22, 2020
067 - Local vs State Control over Coronavirus regulations
Oct 15, 2020
066 - Bob Meadows - Follow Capitalism Not The Capital In Shafter, CA
Oct 08, 2020
065 - Tejon Ranch, A Land of Legacy
Oct 01, 2020
064 - The Teacher who went viral with Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts'
Sep 24, 2020
063 - Shannon Grove - CA 16th Senate District Sits Down With Team OTC
Sep 22, 2020
062 - Sofa King Visits The OTC Podcast - Women Love Murder
Sep 17, 2020
061 - Mortgage Protection vs Private Mortgage Insurance
Sep 15, 2020
060 - Miss out on PPP and Kern Recovers? Learn about Bakersfield Cares and how it can help your small business.
Sep 10, 2020
059 - Tip of the Week with John Duffield, CPA
Sep 08, 2020
058 - Shannon Zimmerman, Candidate for BCSD Trustee Area 5
Sep 03, 2020
057 - The Importance of Beneficiary Designations
Sep 01, 2020
056 - Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
Aug 27, 2020
055 - Scott Hanson - Basics Of Renting To Own
Aug 25, 2020
054 - CSUB Fall 2020: Return to Campus? New course requirements in Ethnic Studies and/or Social Justice
Aug 20, 2020
053 - Local farmer talks about organic farming practices and a COVID transition from farmers markets to delivery by creating her new venture "Crop Drop"
Aug 18, 2020
052 - Business Analytics. Amazing tools for business or a risk of moral peril
Aug 13, 2020
051 - The Coin Shortage – Cashless Society Conspiracy or Legitimate Supply Disruption
Aug 11, 2020
050 - What is Hydroxychloroquine and can it have therapeutic value for certain COVID patients? All this and more on this episode with Dr. Christopher Gambrioli.
Aug 08, 2020
049 - Interview: Zane Smith, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Aug 06, 2020
048 - Troy Burden, Insurance Specialist talks about why cafeteria plans are a good cost controlling strategy for employer group benefit programs
Aug 04, 2020
047 - Our Two Cents Podcast sits down with Bakersfield Police Department Chief Greg Terry to discuss COVID, Protests, Police Training and Community Involvement
Jul 30, 2020
046 - John Duffield, CPA - The Pitfalls Of Ill-Advised Gifting Between Parent & Children
Jul 28, 2020
045 - Is Critical Thinking A Lost Art?
Jul 23, 2020
044 - Kyle Jones sits down with Nick Cushman of Level One Financial to discuss some of the logistics of lending to a self-employed borrower
Jul 21, 2020
043 - Kyle Jones talks to John Duffield about Payroll Protection, Kern Recovers and Disaster Relief Loans and what they mean for you.
Jul 19, 2020
042 - John Duffield sits down with Kyle Jones to discuss California Corporations and Limited Liability Companies.
Jul 14, 2020
041 - Professional advice on running a small business, tips and tricks to make your business more manageable and programs to help small business during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jul 09, 2020
040 - Real Estate Expert. Shelley Wyrick with her tip of the week
Jul 07, 2020
039 - Emily Waite shares with us some tips on how to stay active at home and offers a unique perspective on life after COVID-19
Jul 02, 2020
038 - Co-hosts of OTC review DOL Fiduciary stance with Justin Leland with Moneywise on the ERISA rules of ESG customization
Jun 30, 2020
037 - Interview with Chris Leone Manager at Hall Ambulance, Chris speaks about the procedures and protocols put in place to service the communities during this Covid-19 pandemic
Jun 25, 2020
036 - Steve Loyd & Ryan Crowl Of Loyd's Aviation
Jun 23, 2020
035 - Our Two Cents team sits down with Danny Hill from Rewind 98.1 to hear more about his journey through the radio waves and much more
Jun 18, 2020
034 - Attorney, Kyle Jones discusses the importance of having Uninsured and Under-insured Motorist coverage
Jun 16, 2020
033 - The Our Two Cents team sits down with Morgan Bonn, owner of the only zero-waste coffee bar in Central California, Cloud Nine Coffee Co.
Jun 11, 2020
032 - Our Two Cents team sits down with Assemblyman Vince Fong to discuss what he is legislating for in District 34
Jun 09, 2020
031 - Doug Gosling with Braun Gosling Law Corporation
Jun 04, 2020
030 - The future of Real Estate and how Agents may need to adapt to the evolving industry
Jun 02, 2020
029 - Kris Pelster, Moneywise Wealth - Talks Behavioral Finance and OTC's Real Estate Expert, Scott Hanson Talks About His Journey Into The Mortgage Industry
May 27, 2020
028 - KC Mitchell, CEO/Founder of Rising Labs & Wounded Combat Vet
May 18, 2020
027 - Troy Burden insurance specialist w/The Lynn Company talks about: COVID-19 impact on insurance premiums + we have a in-depth conversation with Dr. Kothary regarding Covid-19 and what to be careful of during a reopening of the state
May 13, 2020
026 - CPA, John Duffield discusses the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and we interview local seasoned politician and Kern County Supervisor, David Couch
May 06, 2020
025 - Shelley Wyrick and Kyle Jones have a great discussion with local doctor, Nimisha Amin, about COVID-19
May 03, 2020
024 - Legal Expert Kyle Jones discusses alternatives to Bankruptcy with local attorney Joseph Pearl; the full Our Two Cents Team has a fun discussion with local comedian, Daniel Betts
Apr 29, 2020
023 - Scott Hanson of Level One Financial on mortgage regulation during COVID19; Interview with clothing designer and entrepreneur Christie Ludwick of Vibestitch
Apr 22, 2020
022 - Real Estate Expert, Shelley Wyrick of Wyrick & Associates + Interview with Sarena Hess, Personal Development and Confidence Coach for Women
Apr 15, 2020
021 - Interview with Ken Keller of Dignity Health, President and CEO of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Ken shares the impact of the COVID-19 has had on the hospital system locally and much more
Apr 10, 2020
020 - Moneywise Guy, Garro Ellis Talks Investment Strategies While Local Influencer, Keri Kehoe Shares Her Perspective On Being Recognized Through Social Media
Apr 08, 2020
019 - Tax Expert, John Duffield discusses the 2.2 trillion dollar relief package + what those tax ramifications mean for you + Interview with Avery Andrew, Owner of Avery's Appetite
Apr 01, 2020
018 - Insurance Expert, Troy Burden discusses Employers need to take out the candy + soda pop machines and replace them with healthy alternatives + Interview with Jessica Johnson, Hicks Pension Services on if you are aware of the CalSavers mandate that
Mar 25, 2020
017 - Round-table discussion of Economic and Financial impact of Coronavirus / COVID19 + a Interview with Dr. W. Gifford-Jones, M.D.
Mar 23, 2020
016 - Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, better known as "The Black Farmer"
Mar 20, 2020
015 - Law Expert, Kyle Jones discusses updating trusts + Interview with Dr. Hugh Beatty, M.D., "The Wellness Doc"
Mar 18, 2020
014 - Investing Expert, Scott Hanson goes on a refinancing rant + Interview with Bret Sill, Morning Star Fresh
Mar 15, 2020
013 - Financial Expert, Sherod Waite of the Moneywise Guys discusses financial stress & a Interview with local businessman, Michael Hawkesworth who shares his journey with business, real estate and life
Mar 13, 2020
012 - Chad Hathaway Talks Oil & Gas While OTC's Insurance Expert, Troy Burden Provides A "Tip Of The Week"
Feb 27, 2020
011 - Real Estate Expert, Shelley Wyrick discusses Trustee's sale auctions and what investors need to be cautious of and fully consider + Appraiser Steve Magar discusses the value of owned solar
Feb 18, 2020
010 - Legal Expert, Kyle Jones on Life Insurance policies + Living Trusts & Interview with local media icon Derek Jeffery, VP/GM KGET-TV 17
Feb 18, 2020
009 - Financial Expert, David Anderson of Moneywise Wealth Management & Interview with Jim Damian of Stria Inc.
Feb 15, 2020
008 - Insurance Specialist, Troy Burden with The Lynn Company talks about the need for life insurance + how much you need & Interview with Stephanie Verrel with Dignity Health Medical Group who shares what's new and exciting with Dignity Health
Feb 09, 2020
007 - Experts Kyle Jones and John Duffield on California Corporations and LLC's & Interview with Orangetheory Studio Manager Michelle August
Feb 09, 2020
006 - Investing in Real Estate with Scott Hanson + Interview with Chris Wilson from the TigerFight Foundation
Feb 05, 2020
005 - Tax Expert + Interview with Steve Holloway of Steve Holloway Painting
Jan 27, 2020
004 - Legal Expert, Kyle Jones on Estate Planning & Interview with local Businessman and Real Estate Developer David Bynum
Jan 27, 2020
003 - Insurance Specialist, Troy Burden with The Lynn Company talks about if employers have to offer health insurance or not & Interview with marketing extraordinaire, Dave Plivelich of the Marcom Group talks about Modern Marketing
Jan 21, 2020
002 - Real Estate Expert, Shelley Wyrick tells us what we need to do and not do before listing our home for sale & Interview with Todd Gall, Owner of Surf Thru Express Car wash
Jan 21, 2020
001 - NAWBO (National Assoc. Of Women Business Owners) President, Allie Anderson & President Elect, Amanda DiGiacomo Share Their Goals In Building A Local NAWBO Club
Jan 06, 2020