Redding's Best Kept Secrets: A Local's Ultimate Guide 🌲
Release Date: 12/13/2024
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick on Rural Voices, Wildfire, Housing & the North State
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In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick shares what it’s really like representing one of California’s largest and most rural districts. From wildfire recovery and forest management to housing affordability, rural healthcare, wolves, and the growing urban–rural divide, Heather offers an inside look at how decisions made in Sacramento affect real families and communities across the North State. She also opens up about balancing public service with family life, navigating party divisions at the Capitol, and why relationships — not headlines — are...
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From Crisis to Hope: How North State Care Clinic Serves Redding Families
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In this episode of the All Redding Podcast, we sit down with Kirsten Lapp, Executive Director of North State Care Clinic, to share the powerful story behind one of Redding’s most impactful community organizations. For more than 41 years, North State Care Clinic has served men and women facing unexpected and crisis pregnancies, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, advocacy, parenting education, and long-term support — all funded by the local community. Kirsten walks us through: How the clinic began in the 1980s The role of ultrasounds and informed choice The impact of the mobile...
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Building a City With Friends: Vision, Courage, and the Future of Redding
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What does it really take to build a thriving city? In this episode of All Redding, we sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about vision, civic leadership, community, and the future of Redding, California. From city development and local government to homelessness solutions, nonprofit work, and learning how to disagree well, this episode explores what it looks like to build a city with friends. We talk about: 🌆 Why Redding feels different — and why that matters 🤝 How vision, relationships, and courage shape a community 🏛️ The risks and realities of civic involvement and public...
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From Chaos to Calling: The Incredible Journey of Camaron Hooks | All Redding Podcast
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In this powerful episode of the All Redding Podcast, host Griffith Tonkin sits down with law enforcement officer, coach, father, and community leader Camaron Hooks — a man whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Camaron opens up about his turbulent childhood, growing up between multiple cities, homes, and school systems, navigating family addiction, instability, poverty, and violence. From losing housing as a teen… to supporting younger siblings… to escaping the Bay Area in the middle of the night… Camaron’s early life was stacked against him. But his story doesn’t end...
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40 Years Behind the Desk: Mike Mangas on News, Community & Redding’s Future
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Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR’s Mike Mangas. Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR’s Mike Mangas. With over 40 years of experience, Mike shares stories about local journalism, community leadership, Redding’s growth, raising a family in the North State, and why he has always chosen to stay rooted in Redding. If you love Redding, journalism, or...
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Inside the Mind of a Redding Coaching Legend | Coach Mike Haworth | All Redding
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What does it take to build champions on the court and in life? In this episode of All Redding, Ky sits down with legendary coach Mike Haworth —the man behind decades of Enterprise High School success and the current CALPAC Coach of the Year at Simpson University. From coaching three sports a year to teaching for 35 years in juvenile hall, Mike shares how relationships, accountability, and relentless learning shaped generations of athletes and leaders across Redding. You’ll hear stories about: - Growing up on a Navy base and basically living in the gym - Teaching in juvenile hall and...
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From Chip Runs to Championships: Coach Anthony Williams on Resilience, Teamwork & Redding
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Coach Anthony Williams sits down with Ky Stickler on All Redding to talk about resilience, evolving from “tough love” to relationship-first coaching, and what it takes to break cycles and build teams that win—on the court and in life. From childhood “chip runs” to section championships, Anthony shares raw stories about poverty, pride, purpose, and why role players matter as much as MVPs. In this episode: Growing up in Redding and finding mentors who changed everything How coaching has evolved—and why connection beats intimidation Multi-sport roots, sibling rivalry, and...
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Redemption & Real Estate: Adam Schwartz’s Journey from the Streets to Service in Redding, CA
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Redding is more than views and lakes—it’s people. In this episode, host Leah Roadrunner sits down with Adam Schwartz, who went from homelessness and addiction to sobriety, service, and running a top-producing real estate team in Shasta County. Adam opens up about hitting bottom, a defining jailhouse prayer, 18 months in the Good News Rescue Mission program, earning (and fighting for) his real estate license, parenting with integrity, and why his five-year plan is “better, not bigger.” If you’ve ever wondered how consequences, accountability, coaching, and faith intersect—or how one...
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We Over Me: Rebuilding Community in Redding— Youth, Sports & Brotherhood with Ky Strickler
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Redding isn’t just lakes and trails—it’s people. In this episode, Joey sits down with Kai “Ky” Strickler (longtime YMCA leader, coach, and community-builder) to talk about getting our kids—and ourselves—off the screens and back into real, face-to-face community. From three-on-three hoops and school sports to men’s groups, fatherhood, faith, and the power of simply showing up, Ky makes the case for “we over me.” They dig into why loneliness is surging, how online anonymity fuels division, and what practical, local steps can reconnect us: youth programs, pick-up games,...
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Restoring Health from the Inside Out with Tami McQuoid– Functional Medicine, Faith & Finding Balance
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📝 YouTube Description: In this powerful episode of All Redding, Joey sits down with Tami McQuoid—nursing instructor, faith-filled leader, and founder of True Balance Health. Tami opens up about her journey from traditional Western medicine to functional and integrative health, spurred by her daughter’s autoimmune diagnosis and a deep desire to get to the root cause of illness. They dive into topics like: The gut-brain connection 🧠🍽️ The rise of chronic illness and the history of Big Pharma 💊 How food addiction and processed foods shape our lives 🍕 Fasting, hormone...
info_outlineDiscover Redding's hidden gems in this ultimate local's guide! In this episode, your local AllRedding host Joey sits down with Griff Tonkin, a personal injury lawyer, to explore the best-kept secrets of Redding, California. From national parks to world-class lakes, they discuss what makes Redding a sportsman's paradise and a great place to live.
Griff shares insights on Redding's community leaders, the local business scene, and his experiences as a trial attorney. The conversation covers topics like family life, outdoor activities, and the challenges of modern technology. Learn about Redding's unique attractions, the legal landscape, and how the community is working towards making Redding an even better place to call home.
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Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Redding, from its natural beauty to its vibrant community spirit. Whether you're a long-time resident or considering a move to Redding, this episode offers valuable insights into what makes our city special.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Matt's Youngest Son
04:18 - Benefits of Cold Plunge
10:40 - Running Tips and Techniques
13:09 - Preparing for Matt’s Half Marathon
14:35 - Elk Hunting Adventures
15:44 - Hunting Techniques and Strategies
19:02 - Buying a Cow for Sustainability
24:00 - The Cost of Eating Out Explained
26:44 - Finding Your Way Back to God
27:48 - Negative Effects of Social Media
29:13 - Life as a Lawyer
32:09 - Impact of Social Media on Society
34:50 - Attention Span in the Digital Age
38:20 - Pursuing Continuous Improvement
41:51 - Daily Life of a Trial Lawyer
43:34 - Ben's Journey into Personal Injury Law
46:14 - Overview of Personal Injury Law
48:31 - Frequency of Trials for Ben
51:30 - Sword of Damocles Explained
52:26 - Favorite Lawyer Movies
59:53 - Exploring Conspiracy Theories
1:04:38 - Profit Over Humanity Issues
1:05:50 - Kathleen Kennedy and Disney Controversy
1:08:10 - Advertising Pharmaceuticals
1:12:05 - Concept of a Benevolent Dictator
1:13:24 - Discussion on Term Limits
1:15:30 - Campaign Finance Reform Discussion
1:19:05 - Book Recommendation: The Road
1:20:14 - Final Thoughts and Reflections
1:22:39 - Understanding Our Thoughts
1:26:35 - AI's Impact on Society
1:27:34 - Unintended Consequences of AI
1:28:31 - Politicians and National Debt
1:29:58 - Solutions for Personal Problems