The Indy, Ep. 65: Opening Week for UCSB Arts & Lectures
Celesta Billeci, Caitlin O’Hara, and Charles Donelan talk about the new season lineup and what’s to come this fall.
The Indy, Ep. 64: As One Door Closes, Another One Opens for Art in Santa Barbara
A chat about the early days of the recently closed MCASB.
How Affordable Is Childcare in Santa Barbara?
On this week’s episode, Zoë Schiffer, freelance reporter for the Santa Barbara Independent, shares more about this week’s cover story where she dissects accessibility to childcare in Santa Barbara.
The Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation's Fight to Preserve the Coast
On this episode of The Indy, we speak with Mark Morey, the Surfrider Foundation Santa Barbara Chapter Chair, and Ken Palley, longtime activist, executive committee member, and former chair about the foundation’s mission and history of their environmental work along the Gaviota Coast.
The Indy, Ep. 63: How Affordable Is Childcare in Santa Barbara?
Many local parents forgo licensed centers to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for childcare.
The Indy, Ep. 62: Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation's Fight to Preserve the Gaviota Coast
Mark Morey and Ken Palley talk about the history of their environmental work.
The Indy, Ep. 61: Local Spotlight on Pacific Pickle Works
Learn more about this “cheeky” product line of pickled vegetables.
Community
‘Girls Inc. Is Alive and Well in Santa Barbara,’ Says CEO Jen Faust
Following the closure of their Eastside center, Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara CEO shares plans to restructure the organization’s outreach and bring programs directly to schools in the district.
The Indy, Ep. 60: Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Is Here to Stay
On this episode of The Indy, we sit down with Jen Faust, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara to discuss the future
The Indy, Ep. 59: Behind the Scenes at the Santa Barbara Bowl
The small but mighty venue stays true to the local community.
The Indy, Ep. 58: Spencer the Gardener Is Santa Barbara’s Veteran Party Royalty
Spencer Barnitz’s band fuses local surf rock with Latin rock sounds.
The Indy, Ep. 57: On Farmers and Festivals in Santa Barbara
How supply chain issues impact rising food costs.
The Indy, Ep. 56: What Does Juneteenth Mean to the Black Community in Santa Barbara?
The newly minted federal holiday addresses slavery and emancipation.
The Indy, Ep. 55: DJ Darla Bea Brings the Music to Solstice
In conversation with the six-time Best Event Deejay winner.
The Indy, Ep. 54: Riding Life's Waves in Santa Barbara
Shaun Tomson and Noah benShea discuss their new wellness book.
The Indy, Ep. 53: What’s at Stake for Student Life in Santa Barbara?
The Indy covers the fight for gun regulations as well as the housing crisis for students in the area.
The Indy, Ep. 52: Santa Barbara Takes To the Streets
On making art accessible with I Madonnari as well as Ukrainian support in Santa Barbara.
The Indy, Ep. 51: Taste of Santa Barbara & Local Officials on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
We unpack the impact of Julia Child’s Legacy with her namesake foundation.
The Indy, Ep. 50: How Accessible Is Healthcare in Santa Barbara?
'The Indy' discusses accessibility to mental and physical health facilities in Santa Barbara and throughout California.
The Indy, Ep. 49: The Sports Stars of Santa Barbara
The Goodman family speaks to us about their journey through sports.
The Indy, Ep. 48: Musician Roundtable with Santa Barbara Records
We take a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it takes to innovate in the world of artist representation.
The Indy, Ep. 47: Celebrating Earth Week with a Look into Santa Barbara's Conservation Efforts
We explore the future of green research with diversified water resources.
The Indy, Ep. 46: Meet the People Behind the Food and Wine of Santa Barbara
From ‘Ranch to Table’ to S.B. Rescue Mission to The Hue Society.
The Indy, Ep. 45: Whales and Their Impact on Marine Ecosystems
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum team discusses their newest exhibit, ‘Whales are Superheroes!’
The Indy, Ep. 44: The Final Decision on Offshore Oil Trucking in Santa Barbara
Supervisors Gregg Hart and Joan Hartmann discuss ExxonMobil’s proposal.
SBIFF
The Indy, Ep. 43: ‘CODA’ and ‘Belfast’ at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Our host Molly McAnany speaks with actors Emilia Jones, Caitríona Balfe, and Troy Kotsur on the red carpet.
The Indy, Ep. 42: Paralympic Snowboarder Andre Barbieri Heads to Beijing for the Winter Games
The Santa Barbara local will represent Brazil when he competes in March.
The Indy, Ep. 41: UCSB A&L's Justice for All Series Inspires Indy Book Club's February Pick
UCSB Arts & Lectures' Justice for All series sparks dialogues about social justice.
The Indy, Ep. 40: On Holistic Health in Santa Barbara
Local business owners discuss tai chi and mind-body techniques.
The Indy, Ep. 39: Santa Barbara Musician Teams Up with the Trevor Project
Every pre-save of Dawson Fuss’s album donated $1 to the suicide prevention organization.
The Indy, Ep. 38: The Indy Pod Book Talk
The authors William Peters and Mike Eliason discuss their new work.
The Indy, Ep. 37: New Year, New Music and Arts
Charles Donelan joins our host to recap all of the holiday music and arts shows this season.
The Indy, Ep. 36: The Gaucho Underground Scholars
We sit down with the scholars to discuss building a prison-to-university pipeline.
The Indy, Ep. 35: Richard Falk on ‘Public Intellectual’
The UCSB law professor looks back on his career in international relations.
The Indy, Ep. 34: Mental Health During the Holidays
Jenn Kennedy of Riviera Therapy teaches us how to de-stress this season.
The Indy, Ep. 33: Local Heroes Issue
Our Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge recaps the annual Thanksgiving issue.
The Indy, Ep. 32: The Foo Fighter and Hall of Famer from Santa Barbara
Chris Shiflett talks about the West Coast’s underground rock scene.
The Indy, Ep. 31: Mermaid Photography at the Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum opens underwater mermaid photography exhibit.
The Indy, Ep. 30: Tasting and Touring Goleta's FRINJ Coffee
Jay Ruskey of Good Land Organics talks brewing, growing, and coffee technology.
The Indy, Ep. 29: Santa Barbara Ghost Tours & 'Rocky Horror' at the Alcazar
The podcast gets spooky for Halloween with local ghost stories.