Best Sam Baldovinos Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #40 - Dylan Schmidt 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

Dylan Schmidt joins the podcast to discuss media, podcasting, and content creating. He is a podcast coach and consultant, and you can follow him on Instagram @digitalpodcaster to see all that he does and has to offer. Enjoy and make sure to follow the podcast!

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Episode #39 — Alberto Bello 1:01:19

1+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Alberto Bello joins the podcast to discuss the concepts and meaning of spirituality and Christianity in church, institutions, and how it is taught and perceived by people. He also talks about his unique life journey, experiences, and notions of self-identity and adulthood. Enjoy and make sure to follow and rate the podcast on Spotify and Instagram!…

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Episode #38 with Asm. Vince Fong 57:10

2y ago57:10

57:10

Assemblyman Vince Fong sits down and joins the podcast for a 2nd time. Asm. Vince Fong represents California’s 34th district in Sacramento, CA where he has been doing so for 6 years now. Asm. Fong talks about California’s different issues, his political life and experience, and the significance of serving and leading a community. Enjoy and make sur…

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Episode #37 with Andi Shae 1:16:08

2y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Andi Shae sits down on the podcast to offer insight and questions on college lifestyle, media, and different challenges young people and adults will face and experience. Andi is a college student who attends Liberty University and is currently studying journalism for her major. You can find her on instagram @ashaenapier. Enjoy the episode and make …

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Episode #36 - Jason Coontz returns 58:31

2y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode, one of the first guests to ever sit down on the podcast sits down again for another episode. Jason is a crossfit trainer and coach who shares his perspective on addiction, recreational use of substances, spirituality, and relationships. He can be found on his instagram @jasoncoontz where he is a trainer and coach at Elite Fitness C…

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Episode #35 with Steve Chai — on Education in America 50:35

2y ago50:35

50:35

Steve Chai sits down on the podcast to discuss contemporary education in America and how it has been drastically affected and changed since the Covid pandemic. Chai, a UCLA and USC alum, who has been a history/government teacher for over a decade, offers an educated and experienced view on education in America, its weaknesses, structure, teachers w…

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Episode #34 with Chance Morton 1:10:07

2y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

In this episode, Chance Morton sits down on the podcast to discuss his college experience, journey, and what it’s like to have an active/student-led church on his college campus. The topics of community and fellowship are discussed by Sam and Chance, as well. Enjoy the episode and make sure to follow the podcast!…

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Episode #33 with Adam Payne 53:20

2y ago53:20

53:20

It’s been a while but “The Sammy Hour”podcast is back releasing episodes! This episode has on guest, Adam Payne, who goes to college with host, Sam Baldovinos, in Southern California. The two talk about college life, experiences, and share their insights about life, academics, and religion. Enjoy and make sure to follow the podcast to stay updated …

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Episode #32 with Matt Anspach 47:04

2+ y ago47:04

47:04

This is the first episode of 2022! Matt Anspach joins the podcast to discuss his humble journey as an actor and the projects he has been apart of so far. You can find Matt on social media and in the movie God’s Not Dead: We the People. Enjoy the episode and look forward to more content coming out this year!…

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Episode #31 with Andrae Gonzales 40:44

2+ y ago40:44

40:44

Bakersfield Council Member and non-profit director Andrae Gonzales joins the podcast. He talks about community sustainability, leadership, and his goals and aspirations for the community he serves.

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Episode #30 with Matthew Holgate 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

Matthew Holgate, President of the Student Government Association at Vanguard University, joins the podcast. He talks about human trafficking, reservations in America, Native American culture, and why he is an activist and educator against human trafficking.

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Episode #29 with Phoenix McGee 1:01:30

3y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

“The Sammy Hour” is back after a brief break with guest Phoenix McGee. Phoenix is a college student and the Vice President of the Student Government Association at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. He joins the podcast to discuss his roller coaster-like college journey, why he wanted to be a leader on a college campus, and what his relationshi…

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Episode #28 with Congressman Kevin McCarthy 36:05

3y ago36:05

36:05

This episode’s guest is Congressman Kevin McCarthy, who is one of the biggest and most famous guests to be on the podcast! McCarthy represents California’s 23rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and is the highest ranking Republican leader (House Minority Leader) in the U.S. House of Representatives, currently.…

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Episode #27 with Ethan Carpenter 55:46

3y ago55:46

55:46

Sit back and relax with this off the wall and goofy episode! The special guest is Ethan Carpenter, who is one of host Sam Baldovinos’ closest and lifelong friends. Ethan comes all the way from New Hampshire visiting California and joining the podcast for one of its funnier and amusing episodes.

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Episode #26 with Emmy Award Winner Eytan Wallace 45:44

3y ago45:44

45:44

In this episode, recent Emmy Award winner and multimedia journalist, Eytan Wallace, joins the podcast! Eytan shares his love and passion for community and media, while explaining how media has always appealed to him from a young age. Eytan also highlights the distinctiveness of community and how that is relevant to people being utilitarian and impa…

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Episode #25 with Haley Herrera 45:28

3y ago45:28

45:28

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! In this episode, recent high school graduate and huge supporter of the podcast, Haley Herrera, sits down to talk about the uniqueness of transitioning from high school graduate to college student. Ideas are given and expressed to upcoming college students on how to make this transitioning summer season bot…

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Episode #24 with Lyndsee Farzan 43:52

3y ago43:52

43:52

Adult ministries pastor, Lyndsee Farzan, of Canyon Hills in Bakersfield, CA, joins the podcast to discuss her faith, the power of church and church community, and her journey full of trials, adventure, and growth.

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Episode #23 with Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh 40:22

3y ago40:22

40:22

Mayor Karen Goh of Bakersfield, California, joins the podcast to discuss what it’s like being a leader of a community, politician, and facing the unknowns in life.

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Season 4 Finale/One Year Anniversary Episode 41:39

3y ago41:39

41:39

Happy one year anniversary to this podcast! Thank you everyone for joining me on this journey with the guests and topics covered in 1 year. This episode’s guest is Carlos Baldovinos, the first guest ever of the podcast, so it makes sense why he joins the 1 year anniversary episode. A reflection of all that’s happened in this year is examined and re…

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Season 4 Episode 4 w/Adrian Gonzales 40:50

3y ago40:50

40:50

In this episode, fellow teenager, Adrian Gonzales, aka Gonzo Bonzo Boi, sits down with host Sam Baldovinos to talk about Gen Z, the advanced technology and electronics Gen Z has, and mental health awareness and recognition.

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Season 4 Episode 3 with Emma Wilson 36:39

3+ y ago36:39

36:39

Happy Spring and Happy Easter! In this episode, high school senior, Emma Wilson, joins the podcast to discuss what it’s been like to endure an uncanny and unprecedented school year like this. She talks about how to enjoy seasons and phases like the one some people are going through right now with it being a different school year, and how to make th…

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Season 4 Ep. 2 w/Australian Podcaster Byron Dempsey 53:21

3+ y ago53:21

53:21

This is the first episode of the podcast to have on an international guest 🇺🇸•🇦🇺! Byron Dempsey, who lives all the way in Australia, joins the show to discuss how he got his podcast, “Driven Young,” to be the #1 podcast for youth in Australia. Also, he talks about the nature of staying grounded and healthy socially and personally (The 530 Club); as…

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Season 4 Ep. 1 with Tik Toker Noah Maze 39:15

3+ y ago39:15

39:15

Season 4 has begun! This episode’s guest is a very unique and special guest who has amassed nearly 500k followers on the famous social media platform, tik tok. He is famous for doing a 1 minute weekly rundown where he talks about international and captivating news from an unbiased lens. Join us for this episode to hear about how to grow on social m…

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Season 3 Episode 5/The Finale with J.R. Flores 46:12

3+ y ago46:12

46:12

What a season! So many unique guests, mainly from the media world, that had amazing stories and messages to give. Listen to this last episode to get the complete culmination of season 3 with a guest who’s a fellow podcaster and seasoned radio man. See y’all next season and continue to stay tuned!

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Season 3 Episode 4 with Anchorman, Forecaster, and Radio Show Host Aaron Perlman 35:17

3+ y ago35:17

35:17

This episode brings on a big time guest who is an all around guy and Jack-of-all-trades, Aaron Perlman. Join this episode with Aaron Perlman as he talks about his crazy, vibrant, and productive life while spreading a positive message to the masses! He has his own radio show called “Afternoon Joyride” and he can be found on the news.…

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Season 3 Ep. 3 “The Trio” featuring Kyle Guinn, Makenna Pollema, and Lauren Buetow 35:34

3+ y ago35:34

35:34

This is the first episode where three guests are on! Kyle Guinn makes a reappearance and provides humor and positivity like he previously did in his season 1 debut episode. This episode is focused on staying focused in school to succeed and the importance of going to college. Great advice is given and there is amazing and funny banter throughout th…

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Season 3 Episode 2 with aspiring filmmaker Audrey Highfill 27:52

3+ y ago27:52

27:52

Join us on the 2nd episode of season 3. This episode brings on the 2nd female guest to ever be on the show, Audrey Highfill. She brings an insight into the filmmaking world and how to become apart of filmmaking if one is interested. This is more of a fun/goofy/insightful episode. Happy Halloween!

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Season 3 Ep. 1 with Radio Talk Show Host Richard Beene 28:02

4y ago28:02

28:02

We have made it to a new season! On the season 3 commencement, radio talk show host, Richard Beene of “The Richard Beene Show,” joins the show to talk about media, news, why and how to pursue media, and how to be a light in the darkness from a media standpoint. Enjoy!!

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Season 2 Episode 5(Finale) with Mr Scotty J 39:41

4y ago39:41

39:41

Another season is in the books! Season 2 went to new lengths having amazing and distinguished guests while covering integral and fundamental topics. Join us on this last episode of season 2 as we have art teacher, comic book creator, author, and artist, Mr Scott Joseph, aka “Fuzzy,” aka “Scotty J.”

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Season 2 Episode 4 on Pursuing Adventure with Elias Blanca 31:33

4y ago31:33

31:33

This episode goes into why pursuing adventure is worthwhile and how one can prepare oneself to face new challenges, risks, and adventure. Also, a brief insight is given on how to raise money for clean water to distribute to kids in Africa.

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Season 2 Ep. 3 with California State Assemblyman Vince Fong 35:57

4y ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, the first politician to be on the podcast, California State Assemblyman Vince Fong, joins the podcast. Vince talks about the importance of pursuing opportunities and having faith that our nation will recover from the global trauma this pandemic has caused. He also emphasizes how important it is that we stay and stand united through…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Pursuing Morality with Jeff Ward 32:12

4y ago32:12

32:12

In this episode of season 2 of The Sammy Hour, the topic of morality is explored, examined, and explained by ethics teacher, Mr Ward, who teaches at Bakersfield Christian High School.

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Season 2 Episode 1 w/Michael Baldovinos 28:10

4y ago28:10

28:10

This is the commencement to season 2! Welcome back to the podcast journey and more importantly welcome to season 2. In this episode a young man and newly wed named, Michael Baldovinos, joins the show and talks the complex topic of relationships. Great advice and guidance is given in this episode about relationships! Congrats to Michael and Hannah B…

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Season 1 Finale Episode(#7) with Gabe Wells 45:22

4y ago45:22

45:22

We made it through season 1 ladies and gentleman. This finale episode closes off a fun and venturesome season 1 of the brand new podcast, “The Sammy Hour.” In this episode, a teen discloses his weight loss journey and how pursuing fitness has led to new opportunities and success in establishing a new business and becoming an author. Also, he is Tik…

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Episode #6 with Kyle Guinn 35:19

4y ago35:19

35:19

This episode is about high school athletics and how to set goals and succeed at them. Along with how to to handle obstacles in the road in order to accomplish one’s athletic goals and stay focused.

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Episode #5 with Kevin Dewey 35:03

4y ago35:03

35:03

In this episode, the topic and world of leadership is talked about and explored with high schooler Kevin Dewey.

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Episode #4 with Anna Vegas 28:50

4y ago28:50

28:50

This episode brings on a fellow high schooler who talks about high school life, culture, and advice. Great advice and guidance is given by Anna Vegas to all high schoolers seeking it to become the best and most accomplished high schoolers.

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Episode #3 with Jacob Montecino 34:13

4y ago34:13

34:13

Talking about teaching, education, coaching, athletics, and life’s obstacles.

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Episode 2 with trainer and cross fitter, Jason Coontz. Delving into the world of motivation. 55:42

4y ago55:42

55:42

This episode is about having motivation and how one gets motivated to achieve their goals, dreams, and aspirations. There is much detail and descriptions of this followed by analogies and personal stories/experiences by Jason and Sam.

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The Sammy Hour: Demo/Pilot Episode 32:47

4y ago32:47

32:47

This is the first episode of The Sammy Hour! It is more like a Demo/Pilot to give a test of how I will record and conduct my podcasts. Enjoy and sorry if some segments are cringe or awkward, it’s the first episode.

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