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this SLO life

A Central Coast Podcast. Our crazy life, full of hikes, wineries, breweries & food. Occasional local recommendations...where to eat and what to drink. Cocktail Hops along the coast, shout-outs, and stories. Sometimes even a Special Guests. Weekly Episodes are short, so listen to them all!

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Life on the Central Coast.

If you want to know what to do on the Central Coast,...we had quite the day to share!

Lesson:  x-Rugby players have a heavy pour BUT have trouble keeping stories straight.
Oh, and Pirate's Cove is still a nude beach!

Hikes:  Stenner Springs w/Red Dog Loop
Brewery Visits - Manrock, Humdinger, Firestone
Wineries - Justin and Daou
Cider - Gopher Glen
Creamery-Negranti Creamery 
Restaurants - Papi's Tacos, SloDo Co, Ember *ALL in one day! Also Joy in Shell Beach!

Shout outs to Central Coast Pet ER, Happy Birthday Blake! (our Neighbor's kid) and Miles at CalFresh
thisSLOlife@gmail.com

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Take Me To The River

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Life on the Central Coast.

"One of the best intros,...stay away from the tip, just go from the side."

Hikes:  Johnson Ranch
Brewery Visits - Manrock - KiloKilo - Firestone
Distillery - Central Coast & Calwise
Restaurants - Jocko's

Shout outs to Ben, Colin & Blake
thisSLOlife@gmail.com

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Borderline

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Life on the Central Coast.

"So good, I probably ate it just a bit too fast!"

Hikes:  Butterfly Grove & Campground
Brewery Visit - Manrock

Shout outs to AG ER
thisSLOlife@gmail.com

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Hideaway

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Life on the Central Coast.

Guest Host Lindsay - "I be John's daughter."

Hikes:  Johnson Ranch & Pismo Preserve
Cocktail Hop - Spyglass w/Stan the Man?
Winery- Laetitia
Shout outs to Hilary "1L", Jessica (Puppy Cuts) & Dom (CUI - MBA)

thisSLOlife@gmail.com

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Back Up Again

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Life on the Central Coast.

"Generally that's how you might pronounce it."
New Old Fashioned ay Lido - Highly Recommend

Shout outs to Jameson @theberzerker midcenturyswapper

Hikes:  Johnson Ranch & South Hills Opens Space & The Railroad Recreation trail.

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Come Alive

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"It's from Farm & Harvest, and my favorite thing is the brie from Stepladder Creamery.  It is sooooo good.  A great way to treat yourself."

Shout outs to Biddle Ranch (Maddie & Kylie), Farm & Harvest, Stepladder Creamery, Humdinger (Justin, LB & Lee), Craft Local (Lucas & Maddie), Airbnb (Los Osos Will)

Hikes:  Johnson Ranch & Lemon Grove/M Trail Combo

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - California Dream

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"There's a mannequin (Finnegan) in there!"

Shout outs to Humdinger, Manrock, Sea Venture, Miles @ Cal Fresh Pismo & LB
Hikes:  Cerro San Luis Summit

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Highway Moon

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"Green Beer & Irish Car Bombs"

Humdinger Brewing 1 yr Anniversary coming this Saturday the 20th

Shout outs to Nick at TCU, Indy Loves SLO, The Tuckers & Moe Moe
Hikes:  None on this podcast.

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Right Kind

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"Go get 'em Tiger....!"

Chumash Thursday's are the way to go!

Shout outs to San Ynez General Store,  ASU Basketball
Hikes:  Lovers Loop, Bog Thistle and Johnson Open Trail

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - New Sun

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"Could have gone to Vegas,...."

Chumash get-away on a Tuesday night.

“Wish us luck!"”

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Find Me In The Dark

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What this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

"It was a very very busy week."...

Hikes:  Stenner Springs
Breweries:  Tent City, Wild Fields, Dead Oak Brewing, Liquid Gravity & Humdinger!
Wineries:  Biddle Ranch & Tolosa

“Small pours are great when visiting 3 breweries in a day."”

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Stream of Consciousness

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Season 1: Ep 1 IntroductionWhat this will all be about.  Life on the Central Coast.

Hikes, Wineries, Breweries, Events, Food and People....oh and Airbnb!

“There's so much to explore and do on the Central Coast.”

We are Michelle, John & Barley, and we live in the most incredible place...the California Central Coast.  When we're not in the Kitchen, you can bet we are at the beach, or hiking the hills of SLO County. We love it here!

Sponsored by Oceano Craft Kitchen

You're gonna love our cookies and scones!

Always small batch, and lots of local ingredients

from growers right here on the Central Coast!

Music:  Moonshiner Collective - Autumness