KMJ Saturdays

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! 'Tis the season to celebrate with friends and family near and far! In this episode, Joe and Lisa discuss Christmas statistics and facts, including the perceived war on Christmas in America, pros and cons of incorporating Santa, historical origins of traditions, and some tales of Christmases past. Join us this festive season and tune in every Saturday at 11am on KMJNOW.com. Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #HappyHolidays #WarOnChristmas #Christmas2024 #Hanukkah2024 #SantaClaus #Jesus #HolyDays #ChristmasFacts #YouGov #ChristmasTraditions #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #CentralValley #HolidaySeason See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler toss 2024 aside, and welcome 2025! On the plate: From the Elbow Room, Chef Eric Rodriguez prepares and incredible a garlic crusted Rack of lamb served over a melted leek and fennel gratin. The meal is paired with a bottle of J. Schrom Brut Rose and a 2021 Peter Michael Pinot Noir Ma Danseuse. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan welcomes a very talented author and Fresno native, Kasie West. The proud Fresno State graduate has penned over 10 contemporary young adult novels including The Distance Between Us and On the Fence. West shares her journey and insights on her literary success along with details on her upcoming release. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season to decorate, celebrate, and talk to congress about defunding the California high speed rail project! This week Joe and Lisa talk Syria, High Speed Rail, Christmas, and MORE! Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Syria #Assad #HSRA #HighSpeedRail #GooglyEyes #Oregon #Christmas2024 #ChristmasTreeLane #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #CentralValley #HolidaySeason #KevinKiley #WashingtonDC #DOGE #ElonMusk #VivekRamaswamy @repkiley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Fansler makes the call to Pat LaRocca and Nick Marizliano assembling the DORE (Department of Restaurant Efficiency). On the plate: From Pismo’s Coastal Grill we get a Cioppino along with Panettone from Five Restaurant. The meal is paired with some Super Tuscan wines from Sam's Deli. Special Shout out to Yolked Kitchen in Clovis. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan sits down with Commander of the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno Air National Guard Base, Colonel Joel E. Pauls. The Colonel explains what it takes to be combat ready and his inspiring journey to becoming a pilot. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy December and all things Merry and Bright - Including sweeping pardons of those who are dear to us and gather near to us once more. Through his remaining years, Joe Biden and Hunter Biden will be together, if the fates allow. This week Joe and Lisa talk pardons, White Elephant gifts, the 7.0 earthquake off the coast of California this week, and MORE! Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Earthquake #DidYouFeelIt #HunterBiden #JoeBiden #Pardon #Christmas2024 #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #CentralValley #WhiteElephant #Election2024 #HolidaySeason #HaveYourselfAMerryLittleChristmas #EarthquakesAreNotWeather See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler welcomes the CEO of ArmAs Wines, Victoria Aslanian. On the plate: Elbow Room chiefs plate up some incredible Veal chops. The meal is paired with some ArmAs Wines from Armenia. The team talks about ArmAs Wines being added to the shelves of all California Total Wine stores and Aslanian’s fundraising efforts for a children's hospital in Yerevan, Armenia. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan welcomes Fresno County Assistant Sheriff Russell to the show. Duran walks us through his various roles and responsibilities as an Assistant Sheriff and shares some updates on the new Annex Jail. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving and start to the holiday season! In this episode Joe and Lisa have fun discussing all things Thanksgiving. Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Thanksgiving2024 #Christmas2024 #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #CentralValley #Thanksgiving #MacysThanksgivingDayParade #HolidayTraditions #Gravy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler talk Crabs and Restaurants in Russia. On the plate: A new dish from Pismo's Coastal Grill menu is served, a Rigatoni with Guanciale, blistered Brussel Sprouts with a little bit of Parmesan. The meal is paired with a bottle of Pinot from Castle Rock Reserve in the Russian River Valley. The team talks Newport Beach, Sashimi, Soups, Peppercorn sauce, Shopping in Beverly Hills, Javier’s in Crystal Cove, Nieman Marcus, Remodeling and Thanksgiving. Email the guys: EAT@KMJNow.com Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan sits down with the renowned drummer for the thrash metal band Death Angel, Andy Galeon. Galeon talks about playing with some of the biggest names in rock, recording great music, the influence his metal band has on the industry and his personal story of surviving a devastating bus accident that left him critically injured. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare haboob, a Sky Net update, where you can get dual citizenship, and bear insurance fraud. Oh, and a little pre-Thanksgiving talk. Politics are on hold this week as we explore other wackiness in the world. Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Trump #Harris #Biden #PresidentialElection2024 #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #Haboob #DustStorm #CentralValley #DualCitizenship #Thanksgiving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler talk about some of their favorite wines that go well with holiday meals and Dave demands there be a flight from Fresno to Orange County. On the plate: Elbow Room Chef’s Eric Rodriguez and Nick McCoy plate up some double-cut pork chops. The meal is paired with a delicious Malbec from Spoto Winery in Oakville. Email the guys: EAT@KMJNow.com Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan welcomes the dedicated curator at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Vernon Presley. Presley shares his story and describes what it was like to witness the birth of baby elephants at Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results are in.. well most of them. This week Joe and Lisa discuss the 2024 election results - federal, state, and local. Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Trump #Harris #Biden #PresidentialElection2024 #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #Vance #Walz #ElectionDay2024 #Propostitions #ElectionResults See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are celebrating the election results with Trump smashburgers, McDonalds fries and Apple Pie paired with a fine RED from Napa Valley. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Kapetan sits down with ABC 30 Action News Chief Meteorologist Kevin Musso. Musso we to know his touching story of how his weather career started, his love for live music which quickly turned into an impromptu jam session. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Marc Kapetan Podcast' on all platforms: --- The Marc Kapetan Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- Kapetan Brothers Law | Website | Facebook | YouTube | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Joe and Lisa discuss some of the California Propositions voters will be considering for election day. Also, a guest from the past makes an appearance. Tune in every Saturday at 11! Or catch it on podcast. Podcast? Podcast. Follow us on social media @basilekmj Visit linkcare.org for more information about finding a therapist or pastoral counselor. Check out firststreetchurch.com for church events and fentanyl anonymous. #Trump #Harris #Biden #PresidentialElection2024 #Newstalk #California #Fresno #LinkCareFoundation #FirstStreetChurch #Vance #Walz #ElectionDay2024 #Propostitions #RentControl #MinimumWage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back at the table sharing Dave’s restaurant recommendations for visitors to Boston. On the plate: From the Elbow Room kitchen we get an incredible Lobster with White Prawns Bucatini with fresh garlic, blistered tomatoes and some Hokkaido scallops lightly seared with a Tequila Ponzu. Thea meal is paired with a bottle of Kosta Browne Chardonnay from Kosta Browne Winery. Union Oyster House Barbara Lynch Sam LaGrassa's Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.