KCBX-FM: Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer Podcast

Journeys of Discovery, May 14, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:03:16 -0400

Join Correspondent, Tom Wilmer as he visits with Stacie Jacob,
Executive Director of Visit San Luis Obispo County
www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com
Ms. Jacobs shares her insights in to cool things to do and see on
the Centrsl Coast, including Wine Festivals, car free visits,
exploring Hearst Castle, family travel, and the growth of trendy
food-trucks.

Journeys of Discovery, May 7, 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:09:23 -0400

Exploration of historic El Encanto Hotel, Santa Barbara Correspondent, Tom Wilmer visits with General Manager, Laura Mciver, the Executive Chef, Spa Director, and Concierge for an in depth exploration of the revered, historic prop erty. Set on lush garden grounds, a thousand feet above the beachside town of Santa Barbara, the El Encanto has been an integral part of the local fabric for close to a century, Following a six year, multi-million dollar restoration the El Encanto has recently reopened, with all its historic charms intact, but with the addition of sophis ticated, modern amenities. www.elencanto.com

Journeys of Discovery May 1, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:03:42 -0400

Travel Correspondent reports from Scotland as he learns about Blended Scotch Whisky from Richard Paterson, Master Blender with Whyte & McKay www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk And then it's off to Chickamauga National Battlefield in Georgia for a conversation with Park Ranger, Christopher Young www.nps.gov/chch/ , followed by a visit to the Booker T Washington National Monument in Virginia www.nps.gov/bowa ; The final two segments include visits with renowned wine maker, Jefferey Patterson, at Mt. Eden Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains near San Francisco www.mounteden.com , and a chat with Greg Jenkins, owner of Fleming-Jenkins Vineyards and Winery in Los Gatos, California. along with his wife, former Olympic Skating legend, Peggy Fleming www.flemingjenkins.com

Monterey California's Portola Hotel & Cannery Row plus two up and coming female Blues Artists

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:33:51 -0400

Portola Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town Monterey, California is a full service resort hotel. In addtition to serving as Monterey's convention center, the hotel is a nationwide leader in the LEED Green Initiative. The hotel is also "doggie friendly" and a cool place for families. They even have a special Pirates Program for the kids. Come along and discover the many allures of the Portola.

Before departing the Monterey Peninsula, we make a mandatory stop for a visit with Diane Mandeville, VP of Cannery Row Company as she shares her insights in to the world famous Cannery Row (made famous by author, John Steinbeck) past and present.

Next up, we head down to the legendary King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena,Arkansas for a visit with two young, up and coming Blues Artists, Tullie Brae followed by Samantha Fish

AudioLog: Oxnard, Branson, Los Alamos, Texas, and Guam

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:42 -0400

Journeys of Discovery---explore America with correspondent Tom Wilmer---segments include: Hard Work U and Branson, MO, rafting in Tennessee, the Channel Islands, and a visit to the island of Guam.

This week we board an Island Packers boat from Oxnard, CA to explore the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary with naturalist, Cathy DeWitt Olsen as she takes us on a walking tour of Anacapa Island

Following a visit with Carlo Smith, owner of White Water Adventures on Tennessee's Ocoee River it's over to Missouri for a discovery of College of The Ozarks, dubbed "Hard Work U" as all students work for their tuition and graduate debt free

Director, June Tillis takes us on a walking tour of the Veterans Memorial museum in Branson, MO.

Next up is a visit to the Los Alamos Lab's Bradbury Museum with Director Linda Deck. Then we head down to the Heart of Texas for a chat with Gus Sanchez, Chief of Interpretation at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park Last but no means least is a visit with Joanne Comacho, General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau on the island of Guam--dubbed "Where America's Day begins"

Prince William Forest Park, VA and more!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:43:26 -0400

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer at Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, the home of a WWII OSS training facility . Then it's off to South Dakota for a visit with Ted Husted, owner of Wall Drugstore ranked as one of America's foremost Roadside Attractions. A visit to Estonia details the country's struggles throughout the 20th Century and its legacy for its "Singing Revolution". The California Highway Patrols Air Division spends most of its time and efforts saving lives. Climb aboard a CHP helicopter for a visit with the crew. The Oklahoma Bombing occurred on April 19th, 1995. In remembrance of the horrific tragedy, Tom Wilmer visits with director, Kerry Watkins at the Oklahoma Memorial.

Verde Valley, Arizona

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:33:42 -0400

Situated in the heart of Arizona, not far from Sedona, is the up-and-coming wine world of Verde Valley. Come along and meet some of the winemakers along with a visit to the historic mining town of Jerome--not long ago a near-ghost town but today a burgeoning tourist destination.

Paso Robles Cabernet

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:23:36 -0400

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Paso Robles, California where he visits with wine producers specializing in Cabernet. The winemakers and growers have come together to form the Paso Cab Collective. April 26-27, 2013, the group is hosting "Taste the Passion for Cabernet" event at Windfall Farms in Creston, California.

St. Patrick's Day Festival

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:33:19 -0400

Come along and join correspondent, Tom Wilmer reporting from Dublin, Ireland as he visits with the Lord Mayor of Dublin and John Concannon with Tourism Ireland about the Gathering 2013 where people of Irish heritage are invited to return to Ireland to celebrate their heritage at a myriad of festivals around the country. We'll also learn about Dublin's acclaimed "City of 1,000 Welcomes"
A visit with the St. Patrick's Festival Director, Susan Kirby and Simon O'Connor recorded live at the 2012 St. Patrick's Parade.www,stpatricksfestival.ie The City of 1,000 Welcomes program provides a special welcome for newly arriving visitors to the fair city. We'll also visit with Gina Murphy at Hugos Restaurant in the heart of downtown Dublin. A stop at the Lost Society restaurant followed by a tutorial in the "perfect pour" at Guinness Storehouse . And an enchanting visit with the founders of Jig.ie Dublin's only program showcasing and teaching traditional Irish Dance. A visit to Dublin would not be complete without a tour of the acclaimed National Museum of Ireland

St. Mary's College

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:43:58 -0500

Saint Mary's College, one of the nation’s most celebrated liberal arts colleges, is just 30 minutes from San Francisco in the pastoral Moraga Valley. Listen as students from American Journalism and the Jan Term course Around the World in 28 Days tell their stories of the history and achievements of this Christian Brothers College in its 150^th year. For more student work and videos celebrating Saint Mary's College in Moraga, log on to: