The Paper Trail Podcast is hosted in the heart of California's San Joaquin Central Valley. Hosts Paul Myers and Ryan Clark breakdown local issues in Fresno and Tulare Counties on a weekly basis to give their uniquely journalistic perspective on the pressing topics of the day.
Latest episodes
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1 h 07
Going pro after school | Dr. Marie Pinto
Paul sits down with Dr. Marie Pinto, CEO of Pro Youth, to explore how the after-school program has evolved from its 1994 origins as a gang violence prevention initiative to become…
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1 h 01
Designing home and life affordably in Visalia | Chelsea Cumiford
Paul sits down with Chelsea Cumiford, who has built an impressive following documenting her family's journey of designing and building their dream home in Visalia's, The Lakes. Wha…
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1 h 11
Mulligans takes a swing at Visalia Downtown | Shane Moss
In this episode of the Paper Trail Podcast, Paul Myers sits down with Shane Moss, owner of Mulligans Indoor Golf in downtown Visalia, to discuss his journey from 30-year ministry v…
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54 min
It's not "just COS" it's C-O-S | Brent Calvin
Paul sits down with Brent Calvin, President of College of the Sequoias, who offers a unique perspective on education and leadership in the Valley. As a Visalia native who returned…
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45 min
PT 513 | Election Night results...so far
In this episode of the Paper Trail Podcast, hosts Paul Myers and Ryan Clark dive into the November 2024 election results across Fresno and Tulare counties. From tight congressional…
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54 min
The gnarly side of radio and relevance | Gnarly Charlie
Paul sits down with Valley radio personality Gnarly Charlie, who recently joined KJUG's morning show. With over three decades of broadcasting experience, Charlie shares fascinating…
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25 min
PT 512 | Do the hard work of rehab
In this episode of the Paper Trail Podcast, Paul Myers and Ryan Clark dive into the Tulare County Board of Supervisors' recent unanimous endorsement of Proposition 36. The hosts ex…
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49 min
Upholding the standards in story telling | Zach Green
Paul sits down with Zach Green of Zach Green Films to explore how he's built a thriving video production company in the Central Valley. From his early days managing house painting…
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20 min
PT 511 | Valley voters want empathetic, flexible, disciplined leaders
Paul and Ryan dive into the pressing concerns of Valley voters ahead of the 2024 election. Based on a recent survey by Mineral King Publishing, they'll explore top issues like home…
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44 min
Telling stories is a hoot with Film Owl Productions | Travis Walters
Paul is joined by Film Owl Productions owner, Travis Walters. Travis has spent time up and down the Golden State telling stories for businesses, advocates and educational organizat…
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53 min
Helping hands make light work in the community | Lester Moon
Paul is joined by Hand in the Community CEO Lester Moon. Lester founded the organization who puts all of their efforts into their mission of helping those in need. Hands in the Com…
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30 min
PT 510 | Catching up on candidate coverage
Paul and Ryan are joined by Serena Bettis, who has been conducting dozens of candidate interviews at the congressional, assemby, county and city council level between Tulare and Fr…
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47 min
Everyone's over the BS, this election will be close | Nick Hernandez
Fresno City College PoliSci professor Nick Hernandez rejoins the podcast to talk about the election. Nick speaks to his experience with young students/voters in his class. What he'…
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22 min
PT 509 | Get a taste of Eden Cafe
Paul and Ryan are joined by Karis Caddell who recently talked Paul into a story on a new cafe and community services center in Tulare. Karis discusses her interview with co-owner M…
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1 h 05
Hard work is the stage of life | Chris Mangels
COS Theatre Director Chris Mangels joins the podcast today. Chris and Paul talk about what it was like to grow up in the ultra-insular town of Exeter. Chris shares how people would…
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33 min
PT 508 | Homeless aren't unhoused they're camping
Paul and Ryan are joined by reporter Serena Bettis to talk about her story about Selma's new camping ordinance that stresses removing homeless individuals from public areas. Serena…
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53 min
Building legacy and housing | Tom Collishaw
CEO for Self Help Enterprises, Tom Collishaw, joins Paul on the podcast today. Self Help Enterprises has built homes and other types of multifamily units for decades in the Valley.…
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40 min
PT 507 | Transitioning toward a lawsuit
Paul and Ryan talk about the recent law suit filed by the city of Porterville against the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency. Porterville states that TCRTA owes the city $3 mill…
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59 min
New wave of journalism needs more collaboration | Brianna Vaccari
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative reporter Brianna Vaccari joins Paul on the podcast. Brianna once worked for the predecessor papers to the Mid Valley Times, before moving on…
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31 min
New brunch spot almost out of Hyde-ing | Sam Ramirez
Due to a technical snafu Sam Ramirez graciously agreed to come back to the table to talk with Paul about The Hyde brunch spot. And at the risk of raking over some of the topics the…