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The Chris Cantore Show

Hosted by San Diego alternative radio veteran, The Chris Cantore Show hosts interviews with guests from varying backgrounds including music, action sports, media, and the arts.
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Dec 9, 2020

YouTube star Sam the Cooking Guy jumps on The Cantore Show moments before shooting an episode of his award-winning show.

Nov 24, 2020

David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America joins The Cantore Show to discuss the more widespread therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms.

Nov 18, 2020

Yacht Rock LEGENDS Pablo Cruise -- Cory Lerios and Dave Jenkins -- sets sail with The Cantore Show.

Nov 12, 2020

Legendary music photographer x documentarian Danny Clinch joins The Cantore Show to discuss his new documentary, All I Can Say.  An intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of Blind Melon, the doc tackles fame and the tragedy of addiction.

On IG? Be sure to check out Danny and his immersive art gallery Danny Clinch Transparent.

Also, we check in with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild during San Diego Beer Week -- a 10-Day celebration honoring America's Finest Independent Craft Brewers, November 6th - 15th.

Nov 6, 2020

Hyped on what Steve Garcia is doing in the South Bay with Thr3e Punk Ales x Emo Brown Podcast, Cantore invites Steve over to discuss his multiple (rad) endeavors. 

Oct 30, 2020

Days before Election Day 2020, San Diego mayoral candidates Barbara Bry and Todd Gloria join The Cantore Show. #VOTE

Oct 27, 2020

Rubio’s, a chain of more than 150 Mexican eateries known for fish tacos, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Rubio's, like most businesses, and I'm proud of how we have responded to the challenge," co-founder Ralph Rubio said in a statement. "This restructuring plan creates the long-term financial stability we need to continue to serve our communities for years to come."

In other words, Rubio's isn't going away. Here to discuss with The Cantore Show, the King of the Fish Taco himself. Ralph Rubio.  Still a shareholder, Ralph co-founded Rubio’s in 1983 after trips to Mexico when he was a student at San Diego State University. 

Also, fine dining power couple Brett Dudley and Cassie Dudley joins the show to discuss Pure Meal Prep San Diego.  Together they’re taking the food delivery industry to the next level.

Oct 13, 2020

In this ep, Cantore is straight vibin' with the internet's new hero, Nathan Apodaca -- better known as 420Doggface208, or the cranberry juice-drinking Fleetwood Mac lip-syncing skateboarder. 

Oct 7, 2020

Cantore is joined by longtime radio friend AJ Machado to discuss his new online radio station x platform AJ and SARA RADIO.  AJ and Sara turned their radio show into a radio station. You can now wake up with AJ and Sara weekday mornings from 7-10 a.m. (p.s.t.) and listen to San Diego’s Favorite Hit Music all day.

Before talking to AJ, Chris to talks to Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival.  Reimagined for 2020, the hybrid virtual x drive-in festival starts October 15th.

Sep 29, 2020

Grammy-nominated producer and musician Cisco Adler joins Cantore to discuss NoCap, a livestream concert platform he started with Donavon Frankenreiter.

Combining high-quality video and audio streaming with a text-based ticketing system, NoCap streams concerts from well known music clubs, theaters, and studios. Utilizing full production capabilities, fans watch high fidelity performances while interacting with each other.

To learn more visit www.nocapshows.com

Sep 25, 2020

A few weeks ago, a priceless Skip Frye surfboard gets stolen out of a garage. On a mission to recover it, our guest pulls it off. A radical move from a selfless aloha warrior. Hear the story.

Also, Kerri fro Acoustic Underground joins Cantore to discuss the virtual concert Surfrider benefit, 'Sound Waves For Clean Water,' featuring Iron Sage Wood and surprise guests. THIS Sunday.

Episode ends with the song, 'Love Life' by Iron Sage Wood.

 

Sep 22, 2020

Chris and Meryl are coffee addicts. So much so, this episode takes place at  Mostra Coffee, Roast’s 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year.

Founded in 2013, the San Diego company earned top honors for its commitment to supporting coffee farmers in the Philippines, local community engagement, and ensuring a vibrant workplace culture.

Sit back, and roast one with us. 

Sep 8, 2020

Events industry workers and business owners marched in San Diego Monday calling for a safe reopening roadmap and additional funding resources from the government.  With Cantore serving as emcee, we catch up with speakers from the event including Karlos Paez of the band B-side Players.

Sep 3, 2020

Class Action Park is the first feature documentary (on HBOmax) about the world's most dangerous and insane amusement or theme park: Action Park, in Vernon, New Jersey.

Directed by our guest, Seth Porges, Cantore is freaking out because he grew up going to the scarring and jarring park. 

Sep 1, 2020

Boots & The Daydreams (featuring Boots Electric of Eagles of Death Metal) returns to San Diego for another intimate private concert at Moonage Food Co. in Leucadia. 

Post-show, Cantore talks to Boots (Jesse Hughes) about performing live, or "protesting," during a worldwide pandemic. 

Aug 27, 2020
Remembering DJ Carlos Culture (#RIP) with David Electric of Steel Pulse.
Cantore's son starts virtual high school while Cantore Instagrams like a teenage girl.
Meryl recommends a new restaurant, Huntress San Diego.
Lock-downed and bored? Chris and Meryl share what they are watching.
Aug 20, 2020
Cantore deep talks with Andy Beaumarchais, the founder of Club Midnite -- his new favorite surf / skate brand. 
Meryl is having a relationship problem.
The return of 'It Came From Next Door" (AKA theatrical readings of Next Door posts)
Aug 18, 2020
 

As schools return to virtual learning, The Cantore Show talks to San Diego teachers.

Also, Chris and Meryl share GOOD NEWS and Meryl proves she DOES care about humans. 

Aug 11, 2020

Darin Strauss is a best-selling American writer whose work has earned a number of awards. Strauss's most recent book -- his follow-up to the NBCC-winning Half a Life -- is The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story, a thrilling love story starring Hollywood’s first true media mogul. 

Before moving to Southern California in High School, Cantore grew up with Darin on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. 

Aug 4, 2020

Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Padilla, a local public figure who contracted COVID-19, joins The Cantore Show to share his harrowing survival story. Wear a mask.

Jul 31, 2020

Not pro-surfer Nathan Fletcher, County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher joins The Cantore Show to talk the state of the County during COVID-19. 

Jul 21, 2020

Cantore talks to 2018 AGT finalist (and host of the Big Girls Don't Cry podcast) Vicki Barbolak about her return to comedy during COVID-19.

Performing this weekend in an alley OUTSIDE of the Comedy Store: La Jolla, will Cantore join her for a secret set?

 

Jul 2, 2020

Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis joins Cantore to discuss his first children’s picture book, Mop Rides the Waves of Life. Out now, the book teaches children timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean.

Jun 24, 2020

Since 2008, Shawn Walchef has owned Cali Comfort BBQ in East San Diego County. In order to survive, Shawn knew he had to operate his family restaurant and sports bar like a media company.

As you will hear, this approach has paid off big time in a COVID-19 age. In addition to owning a successful restaurant, Walchef operates Cali BBQ Media while hosting the Digital Hospitality Podcast.

Operate a business? You could learn a lot from this discussion.

Jun 22, 2020

Prolific lyricist, percussionist and independent record label co-owner Alfred Howard joins Cantore to discuss his latest project, AlfredHowardWrites.com

Collaborations with various singers and musicians Howard's met through 20 years of touring, he ambitiously posts two songs a week that he's written music for -- with his mom supplying the artwork. 

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