The I Heart Costa Mesa Show

Welcome to the I Heart Costa Mesa Show! Where a a Born and raised Costa Mesa kid chats with old friends and new businesses in Costa Mesa, California. We'll be interviewing locals, sharing stories and connecting with our community. Follow along!

Ep. 109-Cary Petersen "For A Civilized Dog" 05/05/2023

Ep. 109-Cary Petersen "For A Civilized Dog" This week, Dean sits down with dog trainer extraordinaire, Cary Petersen, owner of For A Civilized Dog, about dog training, parenthood, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. shop.iheartcostamesa.com www.foracivilizeddog.com /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/26751633

Ep. 108-Brewing Reserve of California 04/07/2023

Ep. 108-Brewing Reserve of California This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with the Brewing Reserve of California to discuss beer, business, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. shop.iheartcostamesa.com https://www.instagram.com/brcbeer/ /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/26474334

Ep. 107- Melanie from Remedy Physical Therapy 02/28/2023

Ep. 107- Melanie from Remedy Physical Therapy This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with Melanie from Remedy Physical Therapy to discuss the why you deserve more from your physical therapist, the cold plunge recovery trend, and where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. shop.iheartcostamesa.com https://remedypt.com/ /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/26063301

Ep. 106 Gabby from Mixing Glass & Market 02/07/2023

Ep. 106 Gabby from Mixing Glass & Market This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with Gabby from Mixing Glass & Market, a newly relocated high end alcohol boutique and market, to discuss making the pivot in one's career, old world knowledge of your craft, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. shop.iheartcostamesa.com https://the-mixing-glass.shoplightspeed.com/ /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/25852824

Episode 105-Dan Baume and Holiday Light Installation 11/30/2022

Episode 105-Dan Baume and Holiday Light Installation This week Dean sits down with his old friend Dan Baume to discuss his holiday light installation side business, his family lineage in our city, and, of course, where to get eat cheese in the great city of Costa Mesa. (shhhh, it's Mi Casa) shop.iheartcostamesa.com https://www.facebook.com/BAUMECO/ /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/25172175

Ep.104-Mark and David from Moongoat Coffee 10/04/2022

Ep.104-Mark and David from Moongoat Coffee This week Dean sits down with Mark and David from Moongoat Coffee to discuss the trials and tribulations of starting a small business, supporting small coffee shops, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/24575961

Ep.103 Jessica and Chris from Amis De La Terre Market 09/16/2022

Ep.103 Jessica and Chris from Amis De La Terre Market This week, Dean and Kendra sit with Jessica and Chris from Amis De La Terre Market to discuss a new/old way to shop for pantry supplies, plastics in the ocean, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/24393876

Kendra Fisher's Ping Pong Championship 09/02/2022

Kendra Fisher's Ping Pong Championship This week Dean and Kendra sit and discuss the WORLD CLASS Ping Pong Championship that Kendra is throwing at Neat Coffee on Sunday, September 4th. Dean also goes on a rant about electronic bicycles. Enjoy! www.shop.iheartcostamesa.com /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/24248151

Steve and Mari from 9 Round Fitness 08/17/2022

Steve and Mari from 9 Round Fitness This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with Steve and Mari from 9 Round Fitness to discuss a different approach to working out, pivoting your business in the pandemic, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. www.instagram.com/9roundfitness /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/24087807

Sift Bakery 07/21/2022

Sift Bakery This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with Sift from Sift Bakery to discuss her pivot into starting her own bakery, starting a business during a pandemic, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/23823548

Tuan Do and the 2022 OC Fair Food Guide Review 07/14/2022

Tuan Do and the 2022 OC Fair Food Guide Review This week, Dean sits down with his old friend Tuan Do to discuss his thrilling work in commercial insurance, but more importantly, the 2022 Orange County Fair Food Guide and all their Fair favorites. www.iheartcostamesa.com /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/23741306

Jasper from Sea Monster Cookie Co. 06/02/2022

Jasper from Sea Monster Cookie Co. This week, Dean sits down with Jasper, the 12 year old entrepreneur behind Sea Monster Cookie Co. to discuss starting a business at 12 years old, the upcoming Costa Mesa Fish Fry, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/23302322

Carlos and Luke from Boil and Bake 05/19/2022

Carlos and Luke from Boil and Bake This week, Dean and Kendra sit with Carlos and Luke from Boil and Bake to discuss their upcoming jump into the high end retail "California Deli" market, their family history of bagel talent, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/23161634

Mike Hammer from Violent Gentlemen 05/06/2022

Mike Hammer from Violent Gentlemen This week, Dean sits down with Mike Hammer from Violent Gentlemen to discuss the history of their clothing brand, their new retail team store, Free Burger Fridays, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/23025296

Matt Rose of Sagebrush Wisdom 04/28/2022

Matt Rose of Sagebrush Wisdom This week, Dean sits down with Matt Rose of Sagebrush Wisdom to discuss how Matt's love of fly fishing has turned into a business and podcast, his love of adventuring outdoors, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22937321

Jessica from Mellowist 04/20/2022

Jessica from Mellowist This week, Dean and Kendra catch up with Jessica, from Mellowist, which might just be the coolest plant store around. They discuss the Mellowist mindset, their attention to detail, their love for this community, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22862342

Danielle from Paper Cliche 04/12/2022

Danielle from Paper Cliche This week Dean catches up with artist Danielle Connell, the talent behind Paper Cliche to discuss owning and operating a small art-based business, the future of Paper Cliche, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa! /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22764479

Justin and Nate from Gunwhale Ales 03/31/2022

Justin and Nate from Gunwhale Ales This week, Dean sits down with Justin Miller, co-founder and co-owner of Gunwhale Ales and Nate, the head brewer of Gunwhale Ales to discuss the upcoming collaboration between Gunwhale and ThunderKing Coffee, and it's release party, Saturday April 2. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22631615

Erika Figge from The Figge Fix 03/24/2022

Erika Figge from The Figge Fix This week, Dean and Kendra sit down with Erike Figge from the Figge Fix to discuss taking care of chiropractic care, advocating for your own health, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. https://www.figgechiropractic.com/ /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22553876

Hanna from The 17th St. Deli 03/18/2022

Hanna from The 17th St. Deli This week Dean sits down with Hanna, who is the new owner of The 17th St. Deli, to discuss her new role in life as a deli owner, the great Yelp battle, and, of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22488812

Jac from MOXI3 03/08/2022

Jac from MOXI3 This week Dean AND Kendra sit down with Jac from MOXI3 to discuss starting a gym during a pandemic, creating a village with your business, and of course, where to eat in this great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/22375811

Kendra Fisher and The Holiday Light Contest 12/08/2021

Kendra Fisher and The Holiday Light Contest This week, we sit down with Kendra Fisher to discuss her role in revitalizing the Holiday Light Contest, her deep roots in the city, and of course, where she likes to eat in this great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/21416636

Thanksgiving Special with Chef Landon from Dick Church's 11/23/2021

Thanksgiving Special with Chef Landon from Dick Church's This week, Dean sits with Chef Landon Pulizzi from Dick Church's to discuss all the tips and tricks you need for a successful Thanksgiving meal! /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/21254777

Art By Bloomy-Jennifer Bloomfield 11/04/2021

Art By Bloomy-Jennifer Bloomfield This week, Dean sits down with math teacher-turned artist Jennifer Bloomfield. We chat about taking the leap to change your life, why it's ok to paint just waves, and of course, where to eat in the great city of Costa Mesa! /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/21047054

Courtney Hetrick Voice Artist 10/21/2021

Courtney Hetrick Voice Artist This week Dean sits down with his longtime friend, Courtney Hetrick to discuss the world of Voice-over Acting! Learn the steps she took to take a leap of faith and jump into a new career, the ins and outs of Voice Acting, and of course, where does she like to eat in this great city of Costa Mesa. For more info on the project discussed in the final few minutes of the podcast, check out /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20889959

Nikki and Mina from Easthaven Salon 10/14/2021

Nikki and Mina from Easthaven Salon This week, Dean sits down with Nikki Holt from Easthaven Salon to discuss running a salon during a pandemic, the realities of the service industry, and of course, where to eat in our great city of Costa Mesa. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20812520

Sylvaine and David of Dogma Pet Portraits 10/07/2021

Sylvaine and David of Dogma Pet Portraits This week, Dean sits down with Sylvaine and David of Dogma Pet Portraits and gets his mind blown at how nice a pet photography studio can actually be. Listen up for some secret Costa Mesa Sushi spots and learn about letting your passion lead your way. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20737460

Sharon and Diana of Halecrest Park 09/30/2021

Sharon and Diana of Halecrest Park This week Dean sits down with Sharon and Diana of Halecrest Park, Costa Mesa's beloved best kept secret and longtime community hub. Halecrest hosts their annual Harvest Boutique/Craft Fair on October 16th and the legendary Chili Cook-Off is back, November 6th. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20655785

Dean Tompkins and Mark Brickey 09/09/2021

Dean Tompkins and Mark Brickey This week, Dean gets interviewed by Mark Brickey of Adventures in Design Podcast fame to explain his background, his love of Costa Mesa, and future of the I Heart Costa Mesa brand. /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20415377

Clarissa and Constance from CB Creative Agency 08/17/2021

Clarissa and Constance from CB Creative Agency This weeks episode features Clarissa Butler and Constance Leong from CB Creative Agency. We chat about what they ACTUALLY do at work, their big plans for the future, breaking the glass ceiling, and of course, where they like to eat in this great city of Costa Mesa. These women are pure talent and you don't want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/iheartcostamesa/id/20173229

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