Building a City With Friends: Vision, Courage, and the Future of Redding
All Redding Podcast
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
All Redding Podcast
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
All Redding Podcast
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...
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Behind the Badge: Sheriff Eric Magrini on Politics & Pressure | All Redding
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In this All Redding episode, host Joey Gartin sits down with former Shasta County Sheriff Eric Magrini to explore the high-stakes world behind the badge. From navigating political pressure to handling nationally known cases like the Papini investigation, Eric shares rare insights into what it really takes to serve and protect — especially in a small-town environment with big-time demands. This episode dives into: The complex politics behind the sheriff’s office Ethical tightropes when dealing with power and influence High-profile investigations and FBI collaboration Challenges of funding,...
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From Macau to the Military: Courtney McElvain’s Journey of Resilience & Growth
All Redding Podcast
Discover the inspiring journey of Courtney McElvain in this episode of All Redding! Courtney, a partner at WealthWise and an author, sits down with our host to share her experiences—from living in China to joining the military and navigating the world of finance. She reflects on her time in Macau, teaching English and witnessing the complexities of freedom in different cultures. Courtney also opens up about the life-changing impact of returning to the U.S. just before 9/11 and how it ultimately led her to serve in the Army. This conversation dives into personal growth, global perspectives,...
info_outlineIn this 4th episode of AllRedding.com, we introduce you to Dr. Cheryl Serr, the owner of Amber Health Care for Women, and Chief of Surgery at Patients Hospital. In this episode, your local All Redding host, Joey Gartin of WebDrvn, interviews Dr. Cheryl Serr, where they discuss various topics ranging from Women's Health, Autism, balancing being a Dr. and Mother, and an amazing story of courage and strength as she discusses her own mother, who was a strong intelligent woman who lived through the Cuban Revolution. AllRedding.com | Explore Your City. Live Local.