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Paid The Cost Podcast

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -

Interviews of interesting and influential people from the Central Coast of California and how they’ve Paid The Cost to achieve their dreams

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Shebreh Kalantari-Jonhson Santa Cruz City Council Member Candidate

October 14, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Shebreh is an excellent speaker and has been active in the Santa Cruz community for years. Listen to her incredible story of how she and her family migrated to America when she was a young girl from Iran. Her drive and spirit to help other shines through the whole episode. Amazing person with a vision for Santa Cruz's future.

Stoney V Godet Featuring special guest Sasha Godet

October 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Life isn't always easy and sometimes to be of service you have to go through hard situations to make you stronger. Stoney and his Daughter, Sasha, talk to Nativo about all kinds of every day topics in this open and honest episode. Find out how Stoney helps his community, while being a father, music DJ and..... well, it would take a lot less time telling you what Stoney doesn't do! 

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Candidate Manu Koenig

October 07, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz county supervisor candidate Manu Koenig. Manu gives us his background, the problems he's hearing from constituents and the plans he has to fix them. Manu is a light hearted surfer at heart and is very open about the direction he wants to take the county in. 

Reflection Ft. Nativo Gonzalez

September 30, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.15 MB

A couple minutes of reflection with Nativo. Thank you so much to everybody.

Reflection Ft. Nativo Gonzalez

September 30, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.15 MB

A couple minutes of reflection with Nativo. Thank you so much to everybody.

Legendary Santa Cruz, Ca Artist Tay Lion From The Made Fresh Crew

September 23, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode Nativo goes fan boy over Tay Lion hitting the studio! Tay tells his story of traveling the world to find other artists to create, growing up in Santa Cruz, Ca and how he helped to get the second Black Lives Matter mural in the country, approved by the city and painted on the street in front of City Hall.  This episode is dedicated to Sam “Mas1” Sandoval  "Mas1 can’t be faded”

"Uncle" Andy Bacaylan Investing Advisor and Managing Partner at WI Investment Advisory Group, LLC

September 23, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Nativo sits down with Uncle Andy to get an understanding of what it is to be a financial advisor, how Andy got there and how he helps his clients make the best decisions for their financial futures. https://www.wiiag.com

Zoltan "The Magician" Torkos & Gunner Diamond

September 16, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Have a laugh or two! In this episode Nativo sits down with Zoltan Torkos and his coach/manager/life bro Gunner Diamond. Get the story behind the man who did the first kick flip on a surf board while riding a wave. Zoltan and Gunner gives us the scoop on what it costs to make it in the surfing world and how growing up in Santa Cruz, Ca shaped their lives.

Sonja Brunner Santa Cruz City Council Candidate

September 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Sonja Brunner comes to the PTC studio to outline her path to the city council. Sonja brings her own experiences to the table and has countless hours of community service under her belt. We are happy to endorse Sonja Brunner and we wish her the best of luck on November 3rd! Don't forget to get out there and let your voice be heard this election year!

Sonja Brunner Santa Cruz City Council Candidate

September 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Sonja Brunner comes to the PTC studio to outline her path to the city council. Sonja brings her own experiences to the table and has countless hours of community service under her belt. We are happy to endorse Sonja Brunner and we wish her the best of luck on November 3rd! Don't forget to get out there and let your voice be heard this election year!

Capitola, Ca City Council Member Candidate Margaux Keiser

September 02, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Margaux sits down with Nativo to outline her thoughts about becoming a Capitola city council member and how she plans to get her city back in the game after Coivd 19. Margaux is also a personal trainer with a degree in nutrition and certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. 

Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills

August 26, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

In this episode Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills. Chief Mills comes fully prepared to answer all questions ranging from every day decisions, Santa Cruz's homeless epidemic and how he got into policing. It was an absolute pleasure and honor to be around this humble, intelligent and dedicated man. We wish him and his force the absolute best.

CZU Lightning Complex Fire Resources, Information, Donations and Stories

August 22, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

The Central Coast is experiencing two major fires currently (August 22nd 2020). We are covering the CZU Lightning Complex Fire which is burning in Santa Cruz County. This podcast is for information, resources, and stories. The editing is NOT perfect in this episode but I needed to get it out ASAP so our community has the information it needs in this dire situation. #santacruzstrong 

The Fury Of The Central Coast

August 12, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode Nativo sits down with Central Coast famed music producer Fury Figeroa. Fury breaks down his producing library, how long he's been in the game and his impressive artist list. Fury's longevity in music shines as he details his beginning to present in The Fury Of The Central Coast.

The Fury Of The Central Coast Ft. Fury Figeroa

August 12, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode Nativo sits down with Central Coast famed music producer Fury Figeroa. Fury breaks down his producing library, how long he's been in the game and his impressive artist list. Fury's longevity in music shines as he details his beginning to present in The Fury Of The Central Coast.

The Tax Therapist Ft. Lacy Rieber

August 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz, Ca CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Lacy Rieber to get some insight about todays tax world. Lacy also tells her story about growing up on the central coast of california, having two parents teach at the high school she attended and best practices for running small business. There’s some great insight in this episode and Lacy makes it easy for anyone to understand. Sit down with us for a little "Tax Therapy.”

The Tax Therapist

August 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz, Ca CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Lacy Rieber to get some insight about todays tax world. Lacy also tells her story about growing up on the central coast of california, having two parents teach at the high school she attended and best practices for running small business. Theres some great insight in this episode and Lacy makes it easy for anyone to understand. Sit down with us for a little "Tax Therapy.'

The Tragedy Of 503

August 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

**Disclaimer** This episode contains some serious topics such as child abuse and suicide. If you know of any situations where a child is being abused please reach out to local law enforcement. We are in trying times. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-Talk(8255) or the Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). You ...

The Tragedy Of 503 Ft. Tragedy 503

August 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

**Disclaimer** This episode contains some serious topics such as child abuse and suicide. If you know of any situations where a child is being abused please reach out to local law enforcement. We are in trying times. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-Talk(8255) or the Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). You ...

The Self-Made Man

July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz, Ca local sports legend Reggie Stephens. Reggie details his life starting in Shreveport, Louisiana and how he got to Santa Cruz, California, the culture shock he experienced, making it to the NFL, and how he's helping race relations and the kids of his community with his non-profit The Reggie Stephens Foundation.

The Hassle Ft. Jesse Diaz creator and host of The hassle of Hair Podcast

July 29, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Nativo sits down with amateur MMA/Muay Thai Fighter and creator/host of The Hassle Of Hair podcast Jesse Diaz. Jesse gives an inside look into how amateur fighting is set up, his first fight, and how he plans to use his podcast platform to help his community of Los Banos California in these hard times of Covid-19. 

The Hassle

July 29, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Nativo sits down with amateur MMA/Muay Thai Fighter and creator/host of The Hassle Of Hair podcast Jesse Diaz. Jesse gives an inside look into how amateur fighting is set up, his first fight, and how he plans to use his podcast platform to help his community of Los Banos California in these hard times of Covid-19. 

The Self-Made Man Ft. Reggie Stephens (Formerly of the New York Giants NFL)

July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz, Ca local sports legend Reggie Stephens. Reggie details his life starting in Shreveport, Louisiana and how he got to Santa Cruz, California, the culture shock he experienced, making it to the NFL, and how he's helping race relations and the kids of his community with his non-profit The Reggie Stephens Foundation.

The Hairstylist Turned Mindset Coach

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nativo sits down with Natasha Dawdy to talk about how she got into being a hairstylist and how she is transitioning into being a mindset coach. Natasha gives some great tips about how to open a business and what it takes to move forward into another

The Hairstylist Turned Mindset Coach Ft. Natasha Dawdy

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nativo sits down with Natasha Dawdy to talk about how she got into being a hairstylist and how she is transitioning into being a mindset coach. Natasha gives some great tips about how to open a business and what it takes to move forward into another

The Everyday Dude

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz county rap artist Lee Earl. The everyday dude (T.E.D.) tells his story of moving to California from Oklahoma to raise his daughter, how he got his rap name and how his love for basketball has taken him from player to coach. 

The Everyday Dude Ft. Lee Earl

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Nativo sits down with Santa Cruz county rap artist Lee Earl. The everyday dude (T.E.D.) tells his story of moving to California from Oklahoma to raise his daughter, how he got his rap name and how his love for basketball has taken him from player to coach. 

The Food Truck Extraordinaire Ft. Rob Sanders (owner of Saucey’z food truck)

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Nativo sits down with Saucey'z food truck chef and owner Rob Sanders. Rob explains how he's adjusted to the pandemic, his views on being a helpful human being and how his love for food started. 

The Battle Rapper

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Nativo sits down with Alex Magallanes A.K.A Rubba Tung The Monsta. Alex poetically details the life of a traveling battle rapper, how his rap name came to be and his life growing up in Santa Cruz, Ca. Listen to how Alex lives on and off the rap battle field.

The Food Truck Extraordinaire

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Nativo sits down with Saucey'z food truck chef and owner Rob Sanders. Rob explains how he's adjusted to the pandemic, his views on being a helpful human being and how his love for food started. 

The Battle Rapper Ft. Alex Magallanes aka Rubba Tung

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Nativo sits down with Alex Magallanes A.K.A Rubba Tung The Monsta. Alex poetically details the life of a traveling battle rapper, how his rap name came to be and his life growing up in Santa Cruz, Ca. Listen to how Alex lives on and off the rap battle field.

The Battle Rapper Ft. Alex Magallanes aka Rubba Tung

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Nativo sits down with Alex Magallanes A.K.A Rubba Tung The Monsta. Alex poetically details the life of a traveling battle rapper, how his rap name came to be and his life growing up in Santa Cruz, Ca. Listen to how Alex lives on and off the rap battle field.

The Lowrider President Ft. Moe Riders of the Watsonville Riders Car Club

July 09, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Nativo sits down with Moe Riders, President of The Watsonville Riders lowrider car club. Moe details his thoughts about what it is to be a lowrider, how he became President, and how his club gives back to their community. 

The Lowrider President

July 09, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Nativo sits down with Moe Riders, President of The Watsonville Riders lowrider car club. Moe details his thoughts about what it is to be a lowrider, how he became President, and how his club gives back to their community. 

Trailer Ft. Nativo Gonzalez

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB

Achieving success involves hard work and sacrifice. Nativo Gonzalez finds out what it costs to make it to the top.

Trailer Ft. Nativo Gonzalez

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB

Achieving success involves hard work and sacrifice. Nativo Gonzalez finds out what it costs to make it to the top.

The Boudoir Photographer Ft. Keana Parker

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Nativo sits down with Keana Parker, a Boudoir Photographer who shares her insight into boudoir photography, the impact it has on women, and how she's grown her business.

The Boudoir Photographer

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Nativo sits down with Keana Parker, a Boudoir Photographer who shares insight into boudoir photography, the impact it has on women, and how she's grown her business.

The NPC Athlete Ft. Chrissy Lucero-Johnsen

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Nativo sits down with NPC (National Physique Committee) Athlete Chrissy Lucero-Johnsen to understand more about her profession and hear her incredible transformation journey. Chrissy details her story from start to finish, with tips to get started, and inspiration for the beginner. 

Trailer

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB

Achieving success involves hard work and sacrifice. Nativo Gonzalez finds out what it costs to make it to the top.

The NPC Athlete

July 05, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Nativo sits down with NPC (National Physique Committee) Athlete Chrissy Lucero-Johnsen to understand more about her profession and hear her incredible transformation journey. Chrissy details her story from start to finish, with tips to get started, and inspiration for the beginner.