Best SGV Podcasts (2026)

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Lupita & Dennis Ramirez - Marketing That Grows Small Businesses 1:08:04

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Lupita Ramirez and Dennis Ramirez, the husband and wife team behind Think, Create & Connect, Inc., a family owned creative marketing agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through brand strategy, social media management, and creative campaigns. We talk about what it takes to ele…

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The Purpose of the First (advent/Coming) 20:16

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So This Is Christmas | 4 of 5 | Jesus came to die. (atonement, achievement for what we cannot do... blamelessly, as substitute) The scriptures for Pastor Tim Lien's sermon are John 10:17-18 And a Christmas Story from 1914....By Tim Lien

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SGV Connect 144: An AMA with Foothill Transit 28:04

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In the SGV Connect's end-of-year podcast, Damien Newton and Felicia Friesema of Foothill Transit discuss transit updates in response to questions submitted by readers. The discussion addresses: The delayed implementation of Line 289/197 combination/extension due to ongoing student needs at Ganesha High School. Foothill Transit's hydrogen bus progra…

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THE SEEDS: DARYL HOOPER 1:00:46

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EP 10 THE SEEDS DARYL HOOPER. KEYBOARDIST AND SONG WRITER FOR THE LEGENDARY SIXTIES BAND. WITH HOST RIK COLLINS. A LIVELY CONVERSATION, THEY TALK ABOUT THE BANDS EARLY DAYS, PAST MEMBERS SKY SAXON, JAN SAVAGE AND RICK ANDRIDGE AS WELL AS THE CURRENT LINE UP. NEW SHOWS NEW LINE UP AND NEW RECORDINGS. ENJOY GET CHATTERED!…

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Shaunt Der Ohannesian - Loss, Recovery, and Carrying a Family Legacy in Pasadena 1:06:14

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Shaunt Der Ohannesian, the son of Shahan Der Ohannesian and part of the family behind Lee’s Hoagie House in Pasadena. Lee’s has become a true neighborhood staple, and Shaunt now helps run day to day operations while carrying forward what makes the place feel like home. Shaunt opens up about his journe…

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Jordan "JMKM" Maldonado - From Studio Sessions to Street Food: The Unreal Poke Story 1:10:13

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Send us a text Here’s the story of a producer, creative, father, and entrepreneur who blends music, storytelling, and authentic Hawaiian food. Born and raised in Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i and rooted in values of aloha and community, he moved to the San Gabriel Valley in 2008 to pursue audio engineering. An internship with Doggystyle Records opened doors t…

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The Scandalous Baby 29:27

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So This Is Christmas | 3 of 5 | The scriptures for Pastor Tim Lien's sermon are Luke 2:1-7 Baby Jesus, by human standards, lacks in all categories of greatness, and yet...By Tim Lien

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Dorothy Xiao - Writing, Casting, Producing: Turning Lived Experience into Cinema 1:16:43

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Send us a text Here’s the story of a first-generation Chinese American filmmaker whose roots in Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley shape every frame she makes. With a psychology degree from UCLA and a name honoring her parents’ immigration lawyer, she crafts grounded family dramas with a hint of fantasy—stories of resilience, friendship, and hope …

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The Promise of Christmas 30:18

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So This Is Christmas | 2 of 5 | How can you trust the old, old promises of the OT?! The scriptures for Pastor Tim Lien's sermon are Micah 5:1-3 and Genesis 3:15.By Tim Lien

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The End of the Earth Part 1 48:08

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Acts 10:1-23aBy Pastor Rocky Seto

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Brian Cooper - Restaurant Funding Playbook: Pre-Purchased Meals for Cash Flow 56:27

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Send us a text Here’s a conversation with a restaurant growth operator who’s spent 20+ years at the intersection of dining, loyalty, and partnerships. From helping launch LivingSocial’s first outside sales footprint to expanding Square’s Caviar gourmet delivery in Downtown LA, he’s now at Rewards Network, where he runs dining programs for major bra…

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The Need for Christmas 29:34

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So This Is Christmas | 1 of 5 | Tips and Tricks ain't gonna do it. You need Jesus alone. The scriptures for Pastor Tim Lien's sermon are Genesis 3:13-19By Tim Lien

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The Gospel According to Jesus 57:35

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Mark 1:14-15By Pastor Rocky Seto

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Robert Moreno - From Tragedy to Triumph: Building Youth Programs in the SGV 1:04:54

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Send us a text Here’s the story of a San Gabriel Valley nonprofit turning loss into action. Based in Covina, the Man-e Moreno Foundation was created after the death of Manuel Joseph Moreno, transforming a family tragedy into a mission to serve youth and support families affected by violence. The focus is whole-person impact—meeting physical, mental…

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From Where Shall My Help Come? 48:26

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Psalm 121By Pastor Mako Seto

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Chris Loos - Community Media That Works: Civic Shows, Local Impact 1:07:09

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Send us a text Here’s a conversation with a broadcast veteran who’s spent nearly 30 years in large-market media—hosting radio, interviewing icons like Eminem, Mike Tyson, Jim Brown, and Kendrick Lamar, and now operating on the executive side with a global music brand. He helped pioneer the shift from traditional radio to YouTube, building on-air pe…

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Diverse Oneness 20:27

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Who Does He Think He Is? Triune Pastor Tim Lien preaches on the Trinity. The scriptures for this sermon are: Matthew 3:16-17 & John 14:16-26By Tim Lien

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Faithful Ministers 46:38

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Acts 9:32-43By Pastor Rocky Seto

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Michelle Shimohara - How Community Leadership Shapes a Real Estate Career 1:08:10

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Send us a text Here’s the story of a San Gabriel Valley daughter who turned community roots into a career of service. Raised in Monterey Park and Montebello, she grew up at Robert Hill Lane, Macy Intermediate, and Schurr High—so the SGV isn’t just a place, it’s her identity. After a brief move to Chino Hills, she came home so her three kids could g…

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Is Not As 26:14

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Who Does He Think He Is? HE Is Love, Self Giving The God who is love... The scriptures for this sermon by Pastor Tim Lien are: 1 John 4:7-10, John 3:16, and Hosea 1:1-2, 11:8-9By Tim Lien

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The Supremacy of Christ in the Workplace 53:57

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Colossians 3:22-4:1By Pastor Jeremy Yong

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Melissa Spolar - Inside the Pasadena Coffee Passport: Inspiring Community Connection 1:04:04

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Send us a text Here’s the story of an SGV native building community through coffee. Raised in Covina and West Covina and now rooted in Pasadena, Melissa Spolar blends events, marketing, nonprofit work, and café culture to connect neighbors and small businesses. She created the Pasadena Coffee Passport to spotlight the city’s specialty shops and inv…

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Beauty is Propaganda 29:33

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Who Does He Think He Is? The Beauty of God Pastor Joel Pelsue teaches us about Beauty. The scriptures for this sermon are Ezekiel 16: 1-15By Joel Pelsue

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Amazing Grace is Unstoppable! 48:11

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Acts 9:19b-31By Pastor Rocky Seto

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Jamie Nguyen - From SGV Roots to National Newsroom: A Journalist’s Journey 1:00:52

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Send us a text Here’s the story behind a multi-Emmy-winning journalist whose roots run deep in the San Gabriel Valley. Raised by a family that fled Vietnam, she grew up in local neighborhoods, went to San Gabriel High, and learned early how community shapes character. Those SGV years—family hustle, public schools, and a love for Dodgers and Lakers …

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SGV Connect Episode 143: A Line Extension Tour 9:12

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In this special episode of SGV Connect, your hosts SBLA SGV Reporter Chris Greenspon and SBLA Editor Joe Linton take listeners on a tour of the newly opened Metro A Line (formerly Foothill Gold Line) extension. The trip begins at the new Glendora Station, where we walked to Finkbiner Park. From there, we go east to San Dimas for lunch at the cozy R…

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Potentate 20:04

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Who Does He Think He Is? Omnipotent - All Powerful The scriptures that accompany this sermon by Pastor Tim Lien are: Job 38 - 42 and Colossians 1:15-17By Tim Lien

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Amazing Grace Part 2 - Street Called Straight 57:30

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Acts 9:10-19aBy Pastor Rocky Seto

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Steve Lustro - From Urban Planner to City Council: How Local Government Really Works 53:07

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Send us a text Here’s a conversation with a lifelong civic servant whose roots run from Monterey Park to Pomona and the San Gabriel Valley. With decades in urban planning and community development, he brings a ground-level view of how cities actually work—housing, zoning, economic development, schools, and the partnerships that make neighborhoods t…

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The Omni 25:38

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Who Does He Think He Is? Omniscient - All Knowing The scriptures for this sermon are Psalm 139:1-6 and Hebrews 4:12-13 From Pastor Tim Lien sermon these are key points to listen for: 1. This Knowing 2. The Knower 3. How Knowing Kills Us 4. The Omni-PriceBy Tim Lien

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Amazing Grace Part 1 - The Damascus Road 55:22

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Acts 9:1-9By Pastor Rocky Seto

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626 Authentic - Healed and Called: The Journey Behind LIVING IN TRUTH 1:46:06

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Send us a text Here’s the story of a radical preacher and Christian hip-hop artist from Rosemead in the SGV whose life was changed by a powerful encounter with Jesus. He shares how he was healed from an “incurable” mental illness, received a new purpose, and set out to reach the streets, homes, and the hearts of the broken with the gospel. From loc…

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Fixed in Chaos 27:24

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Who Does He Think He Is? Immutable This sermon covers three scripture passages: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, & Hebrews 13:8 And the three points of Pastor Tim Liens sermon are: 1) God is Changless 2) We are Mercurial 3) How people change, for good (Christ for us)By Tim Lien

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Personal Evangelism 58:10

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Acts 8:25-40By Pastor Rocky Seto

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SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She 21:57

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This week's SGV Connect Podcast features a pair of interviews by Chris Greenspon with Baldwin Park City Councilmember Emanuel Estrada and Filmaker Nicola Pieper. Greenspon and Estrada discuss Baldwin Park's $266,000 relief fund for families affected by immigration raids, which offers rent and grocery assistance. Estrada emphasized long-term plannin…

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Stefanie Wong - Designing at Scale: From UI/UX to Organizational Change 1:02:58

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Is God Good? 30:38

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Brother Carl Rogers shares his exhortation from Psalm 73. Carl has three takeaways from Asaph and this Psalm he wrote: 1) The cause of his (Asaph's) discontentment 2) The cure for this discontentment A. The Sactuary 1. The presence of God 2. The People of God 3) The CallingBy Carl Rogers

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Children and Parents Under the True Lord of the Home 54:14

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Colossians 3:20-21By Pastor Jeremy Yong

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Brian Nguyen - From Kitchen Trays to Thousands of Meals: Scaling Healthy Fast-Casual 1:02:12

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Send us a text Here’s the story behind B Nutritious, a Southern California meal-prep brand built on a real transformation. After years in a desk-bound insurance role, Brian Nguyen gained weight, discovered Muay Thai, and went deep on nutrition to rebuild his health—dropping 80 pounds in the process. Friends and family started asking for his Asian-i…

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SGV Connect 141: Foothill Transit's New Route and the Legislative Session Comes to an End 42:17

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This week's SGV Connect features a pair of interviews by Damien Newton. Don't worry Chris fans, the next podcast has already been recorded and it has a pair conducted by Chris Greenspon. The first interview this week is with Felicial Friesema about the big changes that have occurred in September with Foothill Transit Coverage. Of course, the SGV's …

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Needless 30:23

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Who Does He Think He Is? Infinite, Self-Sufficient The three points for Pastor Tim Lien's sermon are: 1. A Needless God 2. Running on Need, Denial 3. A Most Needy Supply The scriptures for today's sermon are Psalm 90: 1-4By Tim Lien

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Wheat & Tares 54:40

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Acts 8:9-24By Pastor Rocky Seto

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Jason Sewer - How Drones, Robotics, and Automation Are Redefining Security 52:28

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Send us a text Here’s a deep dive with the CEO behind Drone Strategic Partners, a firm helping organizations adopt drones, robotics, and automation to modernize security and operations. We get into how a lean aerial program can extend ground teams, drive faster decisions, and document incidents in real time without ballooning costs—think smarter pa…

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Tripple Kadosh 28:49

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Who Does He Think He Is? The Holiness of God The three key points from Pastor Tim Lien's sermon today are: 1. The God of too much 2. The dissuading God 3. A Dangerous Transformation The scriptures for today's sermon are Isaiah 6: 1-8By Tim Lien

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Finding Humility 45:32

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Isaiah 66:1-2By Pastor Victor Chen

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Dr. Ken Thai - From PharmD to Owner: The Independent Pharmacy Roadmap 1:00:56

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD—CEO of 986 Degrees Corporation (a pharmacy franchise), multi-site independent pharmacy owner across Southern California and Nevada, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC and Western University. A past president of CPhA (California Pharmacists Association) and current national VP at NCPA…

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Top Spot 36:36

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Who does He Think He Is? The Preeminence of God Pastor Tim Lien has three points in today's sermon: 1. What HE made us for 2. Defaulted disorder and a manufactory of Idols 3. Ultimate disordering that Heals The scriptures for this sermon are Romans 1: 18-24 Big Idea: The preeminence of God is attached to what we worship. We worship anything we thin…

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Spreading Joy Through Persecution 50:22

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Acts 8:1-8By Pastor Rocky Seto

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Irene Sinso - Ovarian Cancer, Resilience & SGV Food Finds 51:27

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Send us a text I’m excited to introduce Irene—@irenieeweeniee—who turned a corporate layoff and months of misdiagnoses into a mission. After learning she had ovarian cancer, she started editing food videos on her phone and sharing her story on TikTok. What began as a way to cope became a platform for honest storytelling and women’s healthcare advoc…

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For Starters 32:03

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Today we start a new series: Who Does He Think He Is? The scripture for today is Exodus 34: 4-6 The points from Pastor Time Lien's sermon today are - 1 The Self-Reveal (God tells us who He is) 2 Endless Weird Fan Fiction (What our Default is) 3 Chiseled Beauty (How Jesus Changes our Mind)By Tim Lien