100% Humboldt

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Oct 2026

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Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing Northcoast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt Learn More at https://100humboldt.com/

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November 2, 2026Episode 1341 hr 4 min

#134. What Makes a Cover Band Worth Seeing? | Dustin Thompkins

Send us Fan Mail Knowing the hits is one thing; getting a crowd to care is another. Dustin Thompkins of The Undercovers joins Scott Hammond to explain how song selection, showmanship, and reading the room turn familiar music into a show people want to see. He also shares how band gigs and karaoke grew into a living in Humboldt—and why opening doors for other musicians matters to him. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

October 19, 2026Episode 1331 hr 0 min

#133. When Humboldt Was Told Trails Would Never Happen | Jen Rice

Send us Fan Mail Why did connecting Arcata and Eureka by trail take nearly 30 years? Jen Rice talks with Scott Hammond about hearing that trails would never happen here, bringing governments together, and learning to help communities shape their own plans rather than planning at them. From the Humboldt Bay Trail to community conversations in Fortuna and a proposed training circuit for outdoor restoration work, she describes what listening to people can make possible. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

October 5, 2026Episode 1321 hr 1 min

#132. How Eureka Reconnected With Its Waterfront | Nancy Flemming

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn a boarded-off waterfront into a place people want to visit and care for? Former Eureka mayor Nancy Flemming joins Scott Hammond to reflect on Old Town’s evolution, her coffee-roasting business, and the community effort behind a more welcoming waterfront. She explains why small businesses need a voice in local government, recalls the effort to keep Coast Guard bases here, and makes the case for a more accessible City Hall. Along the way, Nancy shares island life on Humboldt Bay, her return to Old Town as an artist, and the joy of bringing people together. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

September 21, 2026Episode 13159 min

#131. What Good Local Journalism Is Supposed to Do | Ted Pease

Send us Fan Mail What does good local journalism actually do for the people it serves? Senior News editor Ted Pease joins Scott Hammond to talk about a free monthly newspaper built around Humboldt’s stories—and why he insists it’s a newspaper, not a newsletter. Drawing on a career in reporting and journalism education, Ted explains how community coverage connects neighbors, why representation in newsrooms matters, and what keeps the paper reaching readers in print and online. He also shares the winding road to Trinidad, a traumatic dog attack, and the boating, fishing, and relationships that keep him grateful to call Humboldt home. Read Senior News: https://www.humboldtseniornews.org/ Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

September 14, 2026Episode 13059 min

#130. So, You Get Hit by a Train… | Marty Coelho

Send us Fan Mail Marty Coelho recalls leaving a late-night seafood cleanup shift, having his car hit by a train, and walking away without injuries. Now working in college advancement and the foundation at College of the Redwoods, he joins Scott Hammond to trace his path from teaching at Humboldt State to national fundraising work with Relay For Life. They discuss the student hardships he sees in scholarship applications, the rising cost of getting college athletes to competitions, and the local donors who help support them. Along the way, they trade concert memories and reflect on what it means to serve your community. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

September 7, 2026Episode 12956 min

#129. You Don't Have to Be Wealthy to Give Back | Sara Dronkers

Send us Fan Mail You don't need a fortune to make a difference in Humboldt—and a local gift can keep helping long after it's given. Sara Dronkers, CEO of Humboldt Area Foundation, joins Scott Hammond to explain how more than 900 funds turn donations into scholarships, nonprofit support, and lasting investment in the region. From donors giving $5 a month to disaster response and the Klamath River Fund, she shares how the foundation connects generosity with community needs across Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, and Curry counties. Sara also reflects on her 24-year journey from an entry-level finance role to CEO, her service at College of the Redwoods, and why showing up locally matters when the wider world feels out of control. Learn more about Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation, explore its funds, or give to a cause you care about: https://hafoundation.org/ Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

August 31, 2026Episode 1281 hr 1 min

#128. Building Humboldt’s Future: Jobs, Housing, and Samoa | Dan Johnson

Send us Fan Mail Humboldt needs more living-wage jobs, more housing, and a willingness to turn big plans into reality. Dan Johnson shares how he grew The Danco Group from an $8-an-hour start into a 600-person organization, why affordable housing and the redevelopment of Samoa matter, and how he chose to push through a housing-market crash rather than walk away from local vendors. He also explains the hard-work, people-first culture he hopes will make the company a lasting Humboldt legacy. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

August 17, 2026Episode 12759 min

#127. After Sun Valley: Lane DeVries on Finding Purpose Beyond Success

Send us Fan Mail Lane DeVries traces his journey from a fourth-generation flower-farming family in the Netherlands to growing Sun Valley Floral Farms into the largest flower farm in America—and through the 2008 workforce crisis and years of struggle before its eventual closure. He and Scott talk about the cost of always saying yes, the faith that carried Lane through dark seasons, and why purpose matters more than business success. Lane also shares lessons from his book *The Pursuit of Purpose* and his continued work in the floral industry. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

August 10, 2026Episode 1261 hr 0 min

#126. Comic Books, Real Estate, and Vinyl: A Humboldt Life | Don Chin

Send us Fan Mail Don Chin has built a distinctly Humboldt life across comic books, real estate, and vinyl. He joins Scott Hammond to trace the path from growing up in Myrtletown and running a comic book business to a decades-long career in Humboldt real estate—and the record collecting and selling that came with it. Along the way, Don talks about his father, Ben Chin, Chin’s Cafe, growing up Chinese in Eureka, local business, family legacy, and why collecting never really leaves you. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

July 20, 2026Episode 12558 min

#125. Planning, Housing, and the Push and Pull of Humboldt Growth | John Ford

Send us Fan Mail John Ford, Director of Planning and Building for the County of Humboldt, talks with Scott Hammond about how planning, permitting, and code enforcement work in a county shaped by cannabis, housing pressure, and community debate. They get into ADUs, complaint-driven code enforcement, the We Are Up project in McKinleyville, and the tension between growth and the desire to keep Humboldt small. Ford also shares the winding path that brought him from Fresno to Humboldt by way of planning, ministry, and back again. Support the show About 100% Humboldt with Scott Hammond Humboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world. We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean. We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%! Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

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