Gabriel Adame is the Executive Director of Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation. We'll be catching up with the latest happenings - including their big Bingo fundraiser on Monday, November 20th, 2023 (7-9PM) at Temblor Brewing Co. in Bakersfield. Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the next generation of Kern County students have the opportunity to go to college. Visit: ⁠https://www.youth2leaders.org/⁠ - Originally aired 11-17-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠. Host: ⁠Matt Munoz⁠

Roddy Radiation is the guitarist of UK music legends The Specials. From the late 70s to the mid-80s, The Specials were part of the Two Tone music movement in Coventry, England. The music combined the sounds of Jamaican reggae, ska and British punk to create a "dance craze" all over England. That popularity would eventually reach the US in the MTV 80s and help spawn bands such as No Doubt, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Untouchables, Sublime, Mento Buru and countless others. You can catch Roddy Radiation and The Skabilly Rebels on November 25th at Roosters HonkyTonk in downtown Bakersfield. Doors open at 8pm. Admission is $10. 21 & Over Only. Originally aired on 11-17-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠⁠⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz

Real Talk regular, Cesareo Garasa (The Bakersfield Californian), stops by for a pre-Thanksgiving event Lowdown. Movies, music, events! Don't forget to check out his columns at Bakersfield.com. Originally aired 11-17-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠⁠⁠. Host: ⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz

Interviews with artists (click names to visit their websites) Kacy Jung, Bryan Ida, Kieu Tran and Jun Yang about their lives and artworks currently on display as part of Bakersfield Museum of Art's fall exhibition - on display now through January 6th. For more information, visit: https://www.bmoa.org/current Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠⁠. Host: ⁠⁠Matt Munoz

Real Talk regular, musician and entertainment columnist (and critic) Cesareo Garasa stopped by to talk about the film, "Radical," the upcoming Bakersfield Comic-Con and the FLICS screening of Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" at The Historic Fox Theater. Enjoy! Originally aired 11-10-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠⁠. Host: ⁠⁠Matt Munoz

It's RODEO TIME with members of the Bakersfield College Rodeo Team: Marlyn Alcala (Team President), Jesus Renteria (Team Member), and Andrea Prise (Head Coach). Get a preview of the big Veterans Day Rodeo - Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Kern County Fairgrounds Grandstand, 1142 S. P. St, Bksfld. CA. Information available at: supportbc.org/upcomingevents/ Also airing on Real Talk show 11-10-13 Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠⁠. Host: ⁠⁠Matt Munoz

Diego Monterrubio is an award-winning artist and educator from the Central Valley whose life travels and journey as an artist is as remarkable as his colorful works. Born in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, his family immigrated as farmworkers to California to plant their roots. Diego shares his earliest memories from watching his grandfather who worked as an artist for Coca-Cola in Mexico, to being given life changing opportunities by mentors and colleagues along the way. Get to know Diego Monterrubio. Originally aired on 10-27-23. Diego Monterrubio Official Website PBS Featured Artist: Diego Monterrubio Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠. Host: ⁠Matt Munoz

Cesareo Garasa stops by for chat about Halloween and his latest movie review of "Killers of The Flower Moon." Originally aired 10-27-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠. Host: ⁠Matt Munoz

Leeroy Villa is one of reggaeton's most promising new stars! Get to know this promising artist, producer and songwriter. Originally from Colombia he now resides in Florida and on the road promoting his latest single, "Que Guay" coast to coast. Hear the single and catch Leeroy Villa live at La Movida nightclub in Bakersfield, CA. LEEROY VILLA OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠FORGE1039.COM⁠. Host: ⁠Matt Munoz

Event Preview! The 25th Annual Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival returns to The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. in Bakersfield, CA on Oct. 21-22, 2023. Lauren Marty, Director of Marketing at Bakersfield Museum of Art, stops by Bakotunes for a look at this year's fest! Art, music, culture, education! Info & Schedule: https://www.viaartebakersfield.com/schedule / https://www.bmoa.org/ Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

"After starting an Instagram account last year, Delilah Madriaga Mascarinas engaged in conversations with numerous men who claimed to be in the military, receiving eight proposals, according to her statement contained in Delano police reports...." But wait, there's more! Listen for the full story, as heard on Real Talk! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

This week in Real Talk E News: It's Friday The 13th! Bakersfield Californian columnist Cesareo Garasa stop by on his birthday to give the us the latest local entertainment news pulled from his bi-weekly column The Lowdown! PLUS - A scary movie review of the new "The Exorcist: Believer". Happy Birthday Cesareo! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

It's Homecoming Week at Bakersfield College! Guests: Courtney Carter and Alyssa Cross from the BC Foundation and Alumni Association stop by Real Talk for a preview of the annual Renegade Promenade Alumni BBQ happening Oct. 21st on the BC campus! Get your tickets now - CLICK ME! Go Gades! Originally aired 10-13-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

Lauren Marty, Marketing and Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art stops by Real Talk for a preview of the Fall 2023 exhibitions now on display through January, 2024. Visit bmoa.org or call (66) 323-7219 for more information. Follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram @thebmoa and on X / Twitter and YouTube @bmoa. Originally aired on 10-6-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

This week's Real Talk E News with guest Cesareo Garasa includes a review of the sci-fi flick "The Creator" and a memorial for late Bakersfield country music musician, Rick Russell who passed away on Sept. 22, 2023 at the age of 53. Originally aired on 10-6-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

George "The Giant" McArthur is one of our most interesting local residents! Born and raised in Bakersfield, his travels have taken him from the campus of Highland High School to Bakersfield College to stages large and small across the country as a popular side show stage performer. He's also starred in the film "Big Fish", directed by Tim Burton and HBO's "Carnivale" to name a few! In this episode, George shares his story and we hype us his annual George The Giant's "Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders" running Oct. 13,14,20,21,27,28. Fridays: 5pm-10pm, Saturdays 2pm-10pm. Admission is $7. Family-Friendly. Address: 5630 District Blvd., Ste. 122, Bakersfield, CA 93313. **Originally aired on Real Talk 10-6-23. BIO: George "The Giant" has been performing professionally since 1991. To date, he has been seen in amusement parks such as Universal Studios and Knott's Berry Farm, publications ranging from "The Globe" and "The National Enquirer" to "Esquire Magazine," and television shows including "Touched By An Angel," local news programs, and even national talk shows. The Giant has toured the U.S. and Canada performing at colleges, night clubs, street fairs, and Renaissance festivals.At the age of twelve George saw his first sword swallower and fire eater doing things he was told the human body could not do. He was not happy with this explanation. He knew what he saw. So with research and a burning desire to learn, he taught himself how to perform these feats of daring. George is now one of the few sword swallowers in the world. It has been said that George "The Giant" is one of the most complete side show performers around today... and the tallest! - imdb.com Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

Happy Halloween! By now everybody knows the "Goo Goo Muck" song and dance through Netflix's "Wednesday" series! Get the scoop on Skalloween from Bakersfield veteran Latin ska reggae band, Mento Buru! The ep features a tribute to Bakersfield's very own Buck Owens ("It's a Monsters Holiday") and Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads ("Goo Goo Muck"), plus dub remixes and an all-new Spanish version ("Chu Chu Moco"). Lots of fun facts and music. Give it a listen, enjoy and go download "Skalloween" now at all digital outlets. Originally aired 10-15-21. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

Real Talk ENews regular Cesareo Garasa stops by to co-review the new Carlos Santana documentary: "Carlos: The Santana Journey" and to publicly trash the new over the top, action romp - "Expend4bles". Originally aired on 9-29-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz

Classic interview with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana in a candid one-on-one conversation about his illustrious career! Originally recorded August 2011 prior to his concert in Bakersfield, CA on 9-27-11. Check out the new documentary, "Carlos: The Santana Journey" in theaters now. Interview released as part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2023. Also heard on Real Talk (FORGE 103.9) 9-29-23. Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt MunozBrought to you by Rodriguez & Associates

Adriana Magana is a multi-talented singer songwriter known as Shexist and also one-half of Los Angeles experimental electronic music duo, Tigercide. Her story is inspiring for creatives everywhere! You can catch her LIVE at Riley's Tavern in downtown Bakerfield on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Find her music and more at (click on each name to be redirected): She.xist and Tigercide. Originally aired 9-22-23.  Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM. Host: Matt Munoz