Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast

Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast

Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast…a weekly look into happenings around campus along with student led interviews with faculty and special guests. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

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June 10, 2026 42 mins

This week with chat with Christine Winge, Executive Director of Meals On Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula. Christine shares the remarkable work done by this very special organization. Much of which may well surprise you.

Joining us is our wonderful student cohosts Reuben and Jose along with our own Tiffany Harbrecht and Ranch Cast Producer Mary Jacobi.

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This week we welcome Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director of The Big Sur Marathon and Bertrand Newson to talk about this terrific event.

Joining us is Rancho Cielo student Bryan Morales who ran the event and is training for a boxing career.

It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of this Monterey Peninsula tradition.

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May 25, 2026 43 mins

Business person Doug Whitman joins our Joe DeRuosi, Terry Poole and Tiffany Harbrecht along with student cohost Reuben to talk about why making a donation to The After School Program was so important to him.

Doug shares his memories of growing up in Philadelphia and his early lessons in working with educators.

We are grateful for his kindness.

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May 20, 2026 45 mins

Fascinating program discussing how to end the “School to Prison Pipeline” along with working with students and their families to address learning issues.

Joining us Executive Director of CA Institute, UC Law SF is Liz Steyer who has spent her career advocating on behalf of young people.

Dr. Susan Swick from Ohana and Montage Heath joins us as well. Susan is no stranger to being ...

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May 13, 2026 51 mins

This week we talk mental health with Jessica Montero, Case Worker at Rancho Cielo, Vickie Avila, AMFT and Robert Martinez from Harmony At Home.

Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose share their experiences at Rancho and ask questions of our guests.

Good program.

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May 6, 2026 53 mins

We’re talking cars this week with some of the folks who teach our students so very well. Rancho Cielo instructors Marcus Evans and Ty Brooks join our Communications Officer Adam Joseph and car enthusiast and local grower, Greg Lazzerini for an in-depth discussion on automotive restoration.

From Rancho classes to the Concours d’Elegance and all the stops in between, if you ...

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April 27, 2026 48 mins

An interesting and fun program featuring the folks from Hope, Horses & Kids.

Lori Tuttle and Christy Petit join our student cohosts along with Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on how working with animals can make such a difference to a young person.

We also announce a very special fundraiser coming Saturday May 23.

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April 21, 2026 50 mins

An important program this week as my student cohosts  Ruben and Javier along with Adam Joseph and myself welcome Keala Hudgins from Valley Health Associates for a frank discussion on addiction and treatment. Well worth a listen.

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April 13, 2026 52 mins

Dan Burns, candidate for Monterey County Superintendent of Schools joins us along with our own Joe DeRuosi, Tiffany Harbrecht and Adam Joseph along with cohosts, culinary student, Rigo Ariola and automotive alum Elias Pineda. 

Dan fills us in on his vision for the future of education in Monterey County.

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April 6, 2026 54 mins

Terrific program this week with guests Mayor Dennis Donohue, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Colleen Bailey and Rancho Cielo Director of Development and Marketing Director, Tiffany Harbrecht join Michael Jacobi and co-host Jackie to talk about sister city Guanajuato Mexico.

Also, a big announcement about a very special art exhibition coming in August...

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March 27, 2026 42 mins

Rancho Cielo’s Board of Director’s President, Pete Scudder joins Ranch Cast with student co-host Jose for a lively discussion on what makes The Ranch such a remarkable place.

We chat about what a difference community leaders like Pete and their countless contributions make to help young people prepare for the future.

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March 16, 2026 57 mins

Terrific program about supporting veterans and first responders. Joining us on Ranch Cast, a group of luminaries who every day endeavor to help those folks who help us on our worst days.

Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe from Raven Drum Foundation share their extraordinary stories. Rick is, of course, the drummer for Def Leppard who tragically lost an arm in the eighties.

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March 15, 2026 49 mins

Rancho Cielo’s Master Gardener, Julie Lorenzen joins my student co-host Angel and me for a lively conversation about our remarkable on campus garden. Also on show Aster Calloway, Beth Hamilton and Jacquie Ramos share their expertise and love of gardening.

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March 15, 2026 23 mins

This week Ranch Cast features an interesting chat with the folks from Radio Bilingue in Salinas. Chuy Ramirez and Mike Nelson are in studio to talk about KHDC 90.9 FM.

Our friend, Rancho Cielo’s Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht is on hand to share some of her own experiences in the business. Radio Bilingue is a marvelous learning center right in our own backyard.

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Fun show with Jesus Espinoza from Deadend Magazine, Ty Brooks from our staff and co-hosts Juan and Angel. We talk about custom cars and Rancho Cielo’s unique educational programs.

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March 4, 2026 97 mins

Ranch Cast is on the road this week at The Portola Hotel and Spa for a program from The 16th Annual Rancho Culinary Roundup. We are proud to present an extended show featuring students, luminaries and Roundup attendees to chat about this year’s extraordinary event. 

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This week my student co-hosts Juan and Angel are joined by Jeff Hoefer, who teaches 3D printing, Luciano Rodriguez who runs Rancho Cielo’s bicycle program and Director Terry Poole for a lively discussion on just how special the after school classes are to our young people.

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February 21, 2026 52 mins

Colleen Bailey President and CEO of The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce joins us along with Elizabeth Jimenez Rancho Cielo’s Director of Development, Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and my student co-hosts Andrew and Ruben for a lively discussion on what the chamber means to local business and what Rancho Cielo means to the community.

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February 14, 2026 52 mins

Interesting program this week. A lively round table discussion with administrator Joe DeRuosi, Chef EJ, Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and instructor Heather Foudy about food, education and core courses.

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February 7, 2026 52 mins

Good show this week as Ranch Cast welcomes Ty Brooks, Welding Instructor here at Rancho Cielo. I am joined by my student co-host Joseph and Rancho Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht for a fascinating hour of how things come together on campus and beyond.

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