Anything For Salinas

Anything for Taco Fest 2026

uli is joined by Orlando, the lead organizer for Taco Fest 2026, happening this weekend, May 30th and 31st, at the Salinas Sports Complex! We're spilling tea on the origins of What's Grubbin Salinas, Orlando's passion for community organizing, and his involvement with the City Council. Plus, can uli guess his zodiac sign?! Tune in!

Anything for Mothers

Happy Mother's Day! uli is joined by THE Mother of the MonterGays herself, Natasha! We kick things off with an important airport safety announcement and travel cautions for our community. Then, Natasha opens up about her unique upbringing, being bisexual & a mother of three, and her loving relationship with her wife. We also dive into how she joined the MonterGays—and why on earth she doesn't like musicals!? The tea is piping. Tune in!

Anything for Our 1 Year Anniversary

uli is joined by two iconic producers, Sam and Oz! We kick things off by discussing the Coachella music festival, specifically the HERstoric Karol G performance (and surrounding controversy). We also dive into the world of Salad Bytes Media to learn more about the amazing slate of podcasts produced here. Finally, we wrap up by reminiscing through one whole year of Anything for Salinas. Thank you to all of our past guests and avid listeners! Grab a cafecito and tune in!

Anything for Jesse Juarez (YAC)

Sam and uli are joined by Jesse Juarez! Salinas local and the Executive Director/Mentor of YAC (Youth Art Collecting), a non-profit art studio that exhibits and supports the powerful potential of the next generation of Monterey County Artists. We spill tea about his contributions throughout our local area, connection to a local favorite bar, and his amazing appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show ! Stay demure and tune in!

Anything For Dra Hortencia Jiménez

Sam and uli had the honor to sit down with a an activist, professor, podcaster and an author, Doctora Hortencia Jiménez! Chismeamos about navigating academia, the importance of representation and dismantling diet culture. We finalize with an amazing reading from her poerty book, "I Carry my Ancestors in my Bone" which is available for presale now! Tune in!