REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

🎙️ REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett is your go-to podcast for real life, real estate, and real talk—all from the heart of Amador County and beyond!Hosted by Kandi Thompson, a real estate broker, mom, wife, and proud woman of faith, and Garrett Gray, a retired U.S. Marine with a passion for people and property—this dynamic duo brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of personality.New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss out on the laughs, the learning, and the local love from market updates, real life stories and local and national news. 👉 Like, follow, and share!

REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett is a news podcast hosted by Kandi, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

  Back to school at ACUSD: What Parents Need to Know | GTKAC | Real Talk w/ Kandi & Garrett

  Aug 16, 202636 min

  BACK TO SCHOOL: WHAT’S NEW AT ACUSD? The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and on the newest episode of Getting to Know Amador County, we’re sitting down with ACUSD Superintendent Jared Critchfield to talk about what’s happening in our schools, what’s changing, and what our community should know. But first, we start with Jared Critchfield the person, not just the Superintendent. We talk a little about the man behind the position and get to know the person helping lead our school district. Then we get into the new school year, including: The adoption of a new math curriculum A new principal, plus a couple of familiar faces who have officially stepped into their leadership roles Campus improvements happening throughout the district An update on the status of school consolidation ️ The upcoming school board election Some very well-deserved recognition for a couple of longtime ACUSD employees One thing that really stood out in our conversation was the lack of major staffing changes this year, and we see that as a positive way to begin the school year. We don’t want to be a district constantly dealing with turnover. We want to retain the great teachers, administrators and staff who know our kids, know our community and are committed to our schools. We are always grateful for Superintendent Critchfield’s willingness to sit down with us, answer questions and openly share what is happening within ACUSD. These conversations are exactly why we created Getting to Know Amador County. WATCH THE NEW EPISODE HERE: https://youtube.com/@realtalk-kg Getting to Know Amador County is part of what we do through Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett. We want to bring you conversations with the people, organizations and leaders who are helping shape our community, while giving YOU a place to join the conversation. Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments. What are you excited about this school year? What would you like to see ACUSD focus on? And while you’re there, make sure you LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW so you don’t miss what’s coming next! ️ And stay tuned...we have some EXCITING NEWS about our NEW STUDIO coming soon! Local people. Local issues. Real conversations. THIS IS REAL TALK. ️ #GettingToKnowAmadorCounty #RealTalk #AmadorCounty #ACUSD #AmadorCountySchools #BackToSchool #SchoolYear2026 #Community #LocalSchools #KandiAndGarrett

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  Episode #43

  MENOPAUSE TALK… WITH GARRETT?! WHAT?! REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT Season 2 | Episode 43

  Aug 14, 202631 minS2

  MENOPAUSE TALK… WITH GARRETT?! WHAT?! Well, THIS episode took a turn we didn’t see coming! ️ Garrett accidentally stepped right into a conversation Kandi, at 50, has been DYING to have… MENOPAUSE. Kandi always figured this conversation would happen with a female guest host for obvious reasons. But NOT TODAY! Garrett brought it up, and Kandi said, “Oh, we’re going there? LET’S GO!” ‍♀️ LADIES, DON’T MISS THIS ONE! We take a short, funny, and VERY REAL jump into the beginning of Kandi’s menopause world. And somehow, that conversation leads perfectly into Kandi’s latest discovery… A clothing service where a stylist picks clothes FOR YOU They ship everything right to your house You try it all on at home ⏰ You have FIVE DAYS to decide Send back what doesn’t work Ummm… IS THIS WORTH IT?! And because this is Real Talk, somehow we end up debating one of life’s other extremely important questions: DO YOU STEAM OR IRON YOUR CLOTHES?! We need answers! Drop it in the comments: ♨️ TEAM STEAM or TEAM IRON If this episode doesn’t prove why we call this show REAL TALK, we don’t know what will! ️ REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT Season 2 | Episode 43 ▶️ Watch on youtube here: https://youtu.be/NwNPPN2-lno WATCH OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg And LADIES… we definitely want to hear from you on the menopause conversation too! #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #RealTalk #Menopause #MenopauseTalk #WomenOver50 #LifeAt50 #Over50 #TeamSteam #TeamIron #Podcast #PodcastLife

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  ️ WE WENT 100 FEET UNDERGROUND! | Black Chasm Cavern in Volcano, CA| Getting to Know Amador County | Real Talk w/ Kandi & Garrett

  Aug 9, 20264 min

  This week on Getting to Know Amador County, Kandi & Garrett are heading underground for an unforgettable adventure at Black Chasm Cavern in Volcano, California! We descended approximately 100 feet underground to experience one of Amador County’s most spectacular natural attractions. Black Chasm Cavern is an incredible place to explore, with formations that have developed over an immense period of geological time and a cave environment that continues to change and grow. Seeing these formations up close is something a camera simply can’t fully capture. You have to experience it for yourself! And here’s a bonus: the cavern stays around 57°F year-round, making this a great Amador County adventure when it’s HOT outside. ️ Tours are approximately $25 per person Military discounts are available ️ Approximately 57°F year-round Black Chasm Cavern, Volcano, California Check current tour times, pricing, availability and purchase tickets at: https://volcanocaverns.com Pricing, discounts and tour details can change, so check directly with Black Chasm Cavern when planning your visit. This is exactly why we created Getting to Know Amador County. There are so many incredible places, businesses, people and experiences right here in our own backyard. Kandi & Garrett are getting out into the community to experience them firsthand and show you more of what makes Amador County such a special place to live, work, visit and explore. Don’t miss a new Getting to Know Amador County episode every Sunday! If there’s a local place, business, attraction or hidden gem you think we should visit next, drop it in the comments! If you missed Friday’s episode of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, go back and watch it! This week we have guest host Hannah Castiaux, and we’re comparing life in the Midwest vs. California. The differences are fascinating, and there are definitely a few things that might surprise you! ️ Watch Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett: https://youtube.com/@realtalk-kg Real Talk every Friday. Getting to Know Amador County every Sunday. If you enjoy discovering Amador County with us: LIKE this video COMMENT and tell us where we should go next SHARE it with someone who loves Amador County SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an episode! Come along as we continue Getting to Know Amador County, one community, one business and one adventure at a time. #GettingToKnowAmadorCounty #AmadorCounty #BlackChasmCavern #BlackChasm #VolcanoCA #VolcanoCalifornia #CaliforniaCaves #AmadorCountyCA #ExploreAmador #VisitAmador #NorthernCalifornia #CaliforniaAdventures #ThingsToDoInAmadorCounty #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #KandiAndGarrett PLAN YOUR BLACK CHASM ADVENTUREGETTING TO KNOW AMADOR COUNTYDID YOU CATCH FRIDAY’S REAL TALK?

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  Episode #42

  ️Midwest vs. California ☀️ | Real Talk w/ Kandi & Garrett | Ep 42, S 2

  Aug 7, 202644 minS2

  What REALLY changes when you move from the Midwest to California? ➡️☀️ Six months ago, Hannah packed up her family and moved from Wisconsin to California, and some of the differences were definitely NOT what she expected! This week on Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett ️, Garrett is away, so familiar face Hannah Castiaux is jumping into the guest-host chair with Kandi! Hannah is an accomplished author , fellow podcaster , and now a California transplant! Together, Kandi and Hannah are talking MIDWEST vs. CALIFORNIA and sharing the differences you don’t always hear about. What does Hannah miss about the Midwest? ☀️ What surprised her most about California? How different is everyday life? What should you know BEFORE making the move? And what are the TOP 3 things to consider before moving to California? If you’ve ever thought about trading the Midwest for the Golden State, you’ll want to hear this conversation BEFORE you pack the moving truck! NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you TEAM MIDWEST or TEAM CALIFORNIA ☀️? Drop it in the comments! Like Comment Share Subscribe & turn on notifications ️ Watch more Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett: ⁠https://youtube.com/@realtalk-kg⁠

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  Episode #41

  ️Are kids really bored... or have they forgotten how to be bored?

  Jul 31, 202636 minS2

  Are kids forgetting how to be bored? ☀️ We're about 6 weeks into summer, and if you're hearing "I'm bored!" every few minutes, you're definitely not alone. When we were kids, being bored usually meant we figured something out. We rode our bikes, built forts, played outside until the streetlights came on, and let our imaginations do the work. Today, it often feels like kids don't know how to entertain themselves anymore. Instead, they expect to be entertained. Is technology changing childhood? Is boredom actually good for kids? And how do parents survive these last weeks of summer? ️ We tackle all of that and more in today's episode of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett! ▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/elcoorWrEYk Also, don't miss yesterday's episode of our Getting to Know Amador County series! We got an exclusive preview of the Amador County Fair before opening day, giving you the inside scoop on everything you can expect this year! ▶️ Watch the Fair Preview here: https://youtu.be/iMsFvSi2w0I?is=zdphYF-1wQUUh-4Y Find all of our episodes and social media here: https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg If you enjoy real conversations about parenting, family, real estate, current events, and life in Amador County, Like, Subscribe, and Follow! Your support helps YouTube share our content with more people, and we truly appreciate every view, comment, and subscription. #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #Parenting #SummerBreak #Kids #FamilyLife #Boredom #AmadorCounty #GettingToKnowAmadorCounty #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #RealTalk

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