Tuesday, host Victor Kamont asked local martial artists what made them happy. His guests were Gokar Chivihyan, world champion in combat Grappling and Judo. Chivihyan was also the student of the father of mixed martial arts, Gene LeBell, for 14 years. Also on Happy Hour: Santos Flaniken, a Kyoshi-Master as a seventh-degree Judo, black-belt recipient.
Monday, Tyler McGee and Adrian Herrera talked about the high school sports scene in the valley. Herrera and McGee talked about the Taft Birmingham football rivalry and the players that have come out of the Valley recently and in the past. We also talked about the effects of having a pool on campus and how it has affected Birmingham and Cleveland. Rounding out the show we talked about schooling and the affect it has had on some athletes in high school sports.
On next week’s show Herrera and McGee will take to the Rugby pitch and talk to UCLA head coach and former Canadian star Scott Stewart. We may also talk to Pierce athlete and recently named State Diver of the Year Jamie Flynn. Athletic Director Bob Lofrano may also stop by and talk about the struggles with recent proposed budget cuts. While also talking about the misconception there is about Junior College athletes.
Tune in Monday at noon for the next installment of “Tackling the Valley” as Herrera and McGee tackle college sports.
Music from the underground – Holland Greco
In the studio Monday, Music from the Underground heard a live performance from Holland Greco with drummer “Princess” Frank and upright bassist Michael Papillo. The band spoke about their musical influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to Missy Elliot to Gypsy rock.
100 Proof, Stuck! and Butterflies, songs from Holland’s set list, can be found on her first solo EP, Tunnel Vision.
Holland has a show coming up May 16 at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica. The show is 21+ and $5. To hear more from Holland, you can visit her website: hollandgreco.com.
Host Anthony Orendorff and friend Chantal Felice travel to the Boys and Girl Club and bring back positive feedback from the kids. The kids explain that the Boys and Girls Club is a place to have fun but get their school work done first. In the studio we had Viko who is a teen coordinator at Boys and Girls club. He explains what goes DOWN at the Boys and Girls Club!