Ventura Forward

Ventura Forward Interview with Guy Martin, The Blues , Opening For Legends & Playing Live.

Spencer & Spence get back to music with local guitar legend Guy Martin. Guy reflects on when he first learned to play guitar along with how hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan changed his life musically. Plus playing live and opening for the likes of B.B. King, Gregg Allman, Dave Mason, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and other great artists, Guy also talks about the local music scene in Ventura County, the great players and his recording studio Black Couch Studio where he gathers the best local singers and musicians to jam together on a randomly picked classic, like Midnight Rambler.  Guy also gives us the heads-up on the Ojai Blues Festival with Ventura County Blues bands, Crooked Eye Tommy, Ray Jarique & The Uptown Brothers, Chuck Strong & SRBQ, Sandy Haley along with Guy Martin.  

The Sheriff Podcast Showdown Featuring Challenger Jim Fryhoff

Ventura Forward with Spencer and Spence features this interview with Ventura County Sheriff candidate Jim Fryhoff discussing his run for Ventura County Sheriff. 

The Sheriff Podcast Showdown. Featuring Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub, Podcast #5

Ventura Forward with Spencer and Spence features this interview with Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub discussing his candidacy for Ventura County Sheriff. 

Surf Rodeo Festival, Surfing, Dancing, Live Music, Fun In The Sun!

The legendary Surf Rodeo Music Festival is back! Ross Emery joins us to talk about the festival, the incredible story of a neighborhood surf and music event that became a national draw for surfers and performers throughout the U.S. Join Spencer & Spence as they talk to Ross about the local music scene and the origin story of Ventura beach bands including Raging Arb and The Redheads. Ventura Vibes is giving away tickets for all the great bands that are performing at The Ventura Music Hall.  Let's rock, and share the stoke!

The Search Continues For The Father Serra Statue & Matt Almaraz Joins Us to Talk about his resignation from VCUSD As Board President. Let’s Go!

Another awesome Ventura Vibes podcast with a question that's on a lot of people's minds in Ventura, Where is The Father Serra Statue? Spence and Spencer talked to a few folks in the city of Ventura looking for answers.  Matt Almaraz joins Ventura Vibes to chat about his experience with the Ventura County Unified School District, Matt has been a big part of education and recreation in the City of Ventura, he gives us insight on sports and recreation along with education in the City of Ventura.  To close out the show we take a look at a few classic hits about the days of the week a little, pop some rock and southern blues too.  We share the stoke with Ventura Vibes.  Let's Go!

Ocean Sports & Beach Clean-up, We Share The Stoke On Ventura Vibes!

Derek Turner, City of Ventura Parks & Rec Commissioner along with Port Hueneme City Councilman Steven Gama share their passion for ocean sports, conservation, and keeping our salty playground pristine and available to everyone! Plus Spence & Spencer have a little fun talking about their favorite movie soundtracks, let's rock and Share The Stoke! 

Ventura Vibes: Corn Hole Tourney with Spencer Makenzie’s, Fishing at Lake Casitas & A look back on the top 10 songs from the 70’s & 90’s

Spence & Spencer chop it up with John, the owner of Spencer Makenzie's in Ventura & Camarillo. John's story as an entrepreneur is amazing! From custom house builder to restaurateur and the host of the biggest Corn Hole Tournament in the west held at The Ventura County Fairgrounds. Next up we go fishing at Lake Casitas with Mike Anderson as he tells us about the best spots, bait and time to go fishing at beautiful Lake Casitas. Spence & Spencer wrap up Ventura Vibes with a look back on the top 10 hits from the year they graduated high school and they each pick a favorite show that they saw at The Majestic Ventura Theater!  Ventura Vibes, Let's Go!