Best Ojai Podcasts (2025)

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Just As... We Too Pt. 5 - Video 1:02:29

2d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Episode 122: Hum Over Ojai 47:17

16d ago47:17

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Dave and his high school friends take their first solo camping trip together out in rural Ojai. What begins as any normal night suddenly changes when the group is awoken by an unearthly sound. Years later, during his visit to the Integratron, Dave gains insight on what might have happened to him and his friends. Check out our Merch⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on:…

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"On the Road" at Ojai Food + Wine 2025, Ojai, CA; William Bradley, Addison by William Bradley; and Nancy Silverton, Mozza Restaurant Group 57:56

20d ago57:56

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Today on our episode #412 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Ojai Food + Wine 2025, presented by Food & Wine, California's premier epicurean weekend, which took place at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, CA from March 13-16, 2025. Curated by Ojai Valley Inn’s General Manager Ben Kephart, the weekend featu…

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The Mythos of Technology and Capitalism w/ Jathan Sadowski 56:06

7m ago56:06

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Technology and capitalism? In your mythology podcast? It’s more likely than you’d think! We’re joined by Jathan Sadowski, professor and podcaster, to discuss the myth of inevitability, the modern Eleusinian Mysteries of Silicon Valley, and why technologists need to read better sci-fi. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or me…

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Episode 124: Off Trail 1:09:50

2d ago1:09:50

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This episode features Sean in New Jersey and Delaney in Oklahoma, who each have chilling encounters during afternoon walks in the woods with their exes. Sean and his ex-girlfriend witness a glowing entity that may have been trying to deliver a message. Delaney and her ex-boyfriend are preyed upon by an inhuman creature —an experience made stranger …

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Just As... We Too Pt. 5 - Audio 1:02:29

2d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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"On the Road" at the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference 2025, Las Vegas 1:19:51

6d ago1:19:51

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Today on our episode #413 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference 2025 presented by MAPP and the Women's Hospitality Initiative (WHI), which took place on March 30 & 31, 2025 at the Wynn Las Vegas. It was an inspiring two-day conference held for the first time in Las V…

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TEACHINGS: Truth | J. Krishnamurti with Buddhist Scholars | Discussion 4 1:33:52

6d ago1:33:52

1:33:52

The Immeasurable Podcast highlights the fourth discussion of a five-part series titled Can Humanity Change? This series was recorded in 1978 at Brockwood Park, where J. Krishnamurti spoke with Buddhist scholars. J. Krishnamurti with Buddhist Scholars - Brockwood Park 1978 - Discussion 4: Truth Series: Can Humanity Change? Q: Is there a difference b…

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Explore the Historic and Sacred Sites of Hawai’i 38:39

7d ago38:39

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In honor of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this Big Blend Radio episode of Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou explores the sacred sites of Hawai’i and the ancient legends and history that surround them. ✈️ Visit incredible Hawaiian locations like: 🌺 Pu’ukohola Heiau (Temple on the Hill of the Whale) 🌴 Waipio Valley of the Kings 🌀 Hiki…

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Gnomes 2: The Nisse 50:24

7d ago50:24

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Julia really wanted to title this episode 2 Gnomes 2 Furious, but SEO! We dig into the Scandinavian Nisse and Tomte, the socialist leanings of these house spirits, and just why everyone got so into garden gnomes all of a sudden! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of poverty, death, theft, animal death, Nazis, nat…

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Under the Giant Rock: The George Van Tassel Archive [Patreon Preview] 16:19

9d ago16:19

16:19

Myself, Theo and Theo head into the desert to meet a man named Don McKinney who owns a massive archive of George Van Tassel's recordings, photos, writing and even the original blueprints and models of The Integratron. In the last episode, Daniel Paul introduced us to Don, and we learned that he needed help digitizing his vast collection. I thought …

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Just As... We Too Pt. 4 - Audio 49:59

9d ago49:59

49:59

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Just As... We Too Pt. 4 - Video 49:59

9d ago49:59

49:59

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Episode 123: The Story of The Integratron 1:03:34

13d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

After hearing Dave's story in the previous episode and the profound similarity between his UFO experience in Ojai and his meditation at the Integratron, we wanted to learn more about the strange history of this building. But what started out as an effort to learn more about this place ended up turning into a bit of an adventure. In this episode, hi…

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Gnomes 42:55

14d ago42:55

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Those little red-hatted fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas! Content Warning: This episode contains conversat…

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Just As... We Too Pt. 3 - Audio 1:06:03

16d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Just As... We Too Pt. 3 - Video 1:06:03

16d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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The Birthplace of Dark Academia | Your Urban Legends 107 48:26

21d ago48:26

48:26

We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…

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Episode 121: The Vortex 1:01:29

23d ago1:01:29

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Reece, a freelance filmmaker, is hired as a gaffer for a documentary exploring psychics and energy vortexes in Sedona, Arizona — a topic he has little to no personal interest or experience in. During filming, Banah, a local vortex tour guide, leads the crew up a small hill for a brief meditation, where Reece is unexpectedly met by an otherworldy sp…

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Just As... We Too Pt. 2 - Video 50:57

23d ago50:57

50:57

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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Just As... We Too Pt. 2 - Audio 50:57

23d ago50:57

50:57

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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Urban Legends of NYC w/ Greg Young of The Bowery Boys 58:47

28d ago58:47

58:47

NYC has a long history, filled with (unsurprisingly) MANY ghosts. So we called in an expert to tell us about them: Greg from The Bowery Boys discusses his favorite ghost stories and urban legends from over 18 (!!!) years of podcasting about the history of NYC! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, …

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Episode 120: The Final Visitor 56:38

30d ago56:38

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After an extremely close call while driving home late at night, Alexis finds herself being visited by what can only be described as the personification of death. Lily shares a very similar experience that occurred just prior to hearing grave news about a dear family member. Check out our Merch⁠ Follow us on:⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Twitter⁠ For bus…

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Just As... We Too Pt. 1 - Audio 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Just As... We Too Pt. 1 - Video 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Gardening Superstitions 56:09

1M ago56:09

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Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, menstruation, theft, insects, dea…

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Episode 119: Cat Nap 58:02

1M ago58:02

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After planning a late-night attempt to retrieve her stolen cat from her ex-neighbor, Lee finds herself suddenly overwhelmed by exhaustion and too drowsy to drive. She pulls over in her old neighborhood to take a quick nap. Believing she slept for only a few hours, she heads back to her mom’s house the following morning — only to discover that, acco…

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Easter 2025: Because He Lives - Audio 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Easter 2025: Because He Lives - Video 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Bo Bech, Restaurant Bobe 54:30

1M ago54:30

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Today on our episode #411 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guest is Bo Bech, a Danish chef and restaurateur whose restaurant Bobe opened in late 2023 in an attractive townhouse in a cobbled city center square in Copenhagen. Shari visited shortly after its opening on her travels, and sat down with Bo for this conversation on a return trip to Co…

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TEACHINGS: Does Free Will Exist? | J. Krishnamurti with Buddhist Scholars | Discussion 3 1:53:17

1M ago1:53:17

1:53:17

The Immeasurable Podcast highlights the third discussion of a five-part series titled Can Humanity Change? This series was recorded in 1978 at Brockwood Park, where J. Krishnamurti spoke with Buddhist scholars. J. Krishnamurti with Buddhist Scholars - Brockwood Park 1978-79 - Buddhist Scholars Discussion 3 - Does Free Will Exist? Series: Can Humani…

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Adventures in Ojai, California 38:21

1M ago38:21

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast, Linda talks about her recent day trip to Ojai, California where she experienced art, nature and hiking trails, and some fun food and wine destinations. You can learn more about the Ojai Studio Artist Tours here: https://www.ojaistudioartists.org/ Follow L…

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Riddling Spirits 46:43

1M ago46:43

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Riddles have captivated fiction and mythology alike for thousands of years! From sphinxes and gods to kings and princesses, we’ve been posing riddles to each other for longer than we can remember. But why? That’s the real riddle we’re looking to solve this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of genitalia,…

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Episode 118: Lucy and Lauren 46:23

1M ago46:23

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Growing up in a tumultuous household, Lucy found solace in her childhood best friend, Lauren — their friendship became a refuge from her mother’s outbursts. But on what seemed like an ordinary day, Lauren unexpectedly and insistently asks Lucy for a seemingly trivial favor. Reluctantly agreeing, eager to return to their playtime, Lucy soon stumbles…

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What is the Church? Pt. 2 - Video 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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What is the Church? Pt. 2 - Audio 42:08

1M ago42:08

42:08

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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Oops! All Haunted Schools! | Your Urban Legends 106 50:12

2M ago50:12

50:12

Ooops! That’s a lot of haunted schools! Haunted school trips, haunted school theatres, haunted turrets that no child should be crawling up into! Be unruly, be ungovernable, give children nightmares! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, warfare, death, murder, suicide, hanging, and execution. …

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"Dismal Falls" from Spooked 35:21

2M ago35:21

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This week, we are bringing you an episode from our friends over at the podcast Spooked. There are some places, deep in the woods, far away from civilization, that are magical. Chuck is hiking in the Appalachian woods when he stumbles upon one of these places: Dismal Falls. But Dismal Falls isn’t all fairies and rainbows. It’s a place of dark magic.…

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What Is The Church? - Audio 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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What Is The Church? - Video 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Jordan Stufflebeam

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Feed Drop: Queens Podcast - Amina of Zaria 45:08

2M ago45:08

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This week, we give you an episode from our friends at Queens Podcast about the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Enjoy this episode capturing the incredible story of a woman who defied the norms of her time! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, misogyny, slavery, sexual innu…

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Rick Smilow and Lachlan Sands, Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Today on our episode #410 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guests are Rick Smilow, Chairman & CEO of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), and Lachlan Sands, President of the Institute of Culinary Education’s LA Campus. ICE, which the school is often referred to for short, is one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary schools, currentl…

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Episode 117: The Clearing 48:34

2M ago48:34

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While living with his parents in rural Washington, Zach takes his dog out one night. The dog immediately runs off into a dark forest clearing and when Zach attempts to follow he spots a strange, glowing canine figure in the distance. The mystery deepens when the creature suddenly changes form before his eyes. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Insta…

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2025: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Pt. 4 - Audio 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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2025: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Pt. 4 - Video 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Loving God...Loving the Church...Loving Our Community and the WorldBy Richie Litonjua

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Women of a Certain Age w/ Deanna Raybourn 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Women of a certain age can do anything - whether it’s being assassins, spinning the threads of fate, or doing witchy things in the woods! From the Fates of Greek mythology to Victorian scientists like Margaret Fountaine, author Deanna Raybourn shows us that older women are capable of doing anything and everything. Content Warning: This episode cont…

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"On the Road" at MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1:05:59

2M ago1:05:59

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Today on our episode #409 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, which took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE on January 28th, 2025. This was the fourth edition of the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants awards, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, and hosted in partnership…

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Episode 116: Auntie Gloria 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

After the birth of their first daughter, Francis, Grace and her husband find their dream home. The 300 year-old house sits on land that’s been inhabited for thousands of years and soon after moving in, things get weird. Shortly after moving in, strange occurrences began to occur and grow in intensity—ghostly visitations in the night, unsettling gro…