https://simplecast.com Interviews with the torchbearers of Newport-Mesa culture. Broadcast live every Thursday on 101.5 KOCI-FM, presented by the Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association. en Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:05:49 +0000 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:05:59 +0000 https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4c8aa37e-9676-4956-86ab-8b963b053e2e/c4095a2d-5201-4976-94a4-c0349d756f1c/3000x3000/btoc.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com episodic Interviews with the torchbearers of Newport-Mesa culture. Broadcast live every Thursday on 101.5 KOCI-FM, presented by the Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association. Alex Crawford no https://feeds.simplecast.com/qGTxic8k california, california history, costa mesa, education, high school, local history, newport beach, newport harbor alumni association, newport harbor high school, orange county Alex Crawford thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com 7c7bd77e-40cc-4b7e-9c97-bf95169f4aab Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:05:49 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (A.G. Kawamura, Alex Crawford) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/ag-kawamura-global-agriculture-leader-B0kYVOt8 A.G. Kawamura - Global Agriculture Leader A.G. Kawamura, Alex Crawford 00:15:13 A.G. Kawamura (NHHS Class of 1974) to discuss the history and future of agriculture in Orange County as well as his time at Newport Harbor High School. Mr. Kawamura served as the California Secretary of Agriculture for seven years under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. A.G. Kawamura (NHHS Class of 1974) to discuss the history and future of agriculture in Orange County as well as his time at Newport Harbor High School. Mr. Kawamura served as the California Secretary of Agriculture for seven years under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. agriculture, orange county history, california, orange county, newport beach, history, oc history, arnold schwarzenegger, costa mesa no full 8 7f14eca0-1f28-440e-b545-1086e274da90 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:15:00 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Jim Newkirk, Alex Crawford) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/jim-newkirk-athlete-philanthropist-and-educator-pxKjkClO Jim Newkirk - Athlete, Philanthropist, and Educator Jim Newkirk, Alex Crawford 00:16:20 Jim Newkirk (NHHS Class of 1955) not only attended Newport Harbor but also taught, coached, and gave major financial contributions to the high school. In this interview, he discusses why Newport Harbor High School is special and tells stories about playing baseball with John Madden at Cal Poly SLO. Mr. Newkirk is truly a community hero who every Sailor past and present could learn from. Jim Newkirk (NHHS Class of 1955) not only attended Newport Harbor but also taught, coached, and gave major financial contributions to the high school. In this interview, he discusses why Newport Harbor High School is special and tells stories about playing baseball with John Madden at Cal Poly SLO. Mr. Newkirk is truly a community hero who every Sailor past and present could learn from. no full 7 cf967c80-9672-4352-b6e3-bae06fc9b796 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:02:06 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Dennis O'Hern, Alex Crawford) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-ohern-nhhs-history-teacher-1965-1998-kVG1Jlii Dennis O'Hern - NHHS History Teacher 1965-1998 Dennis O'Hern, Alex Crawford 00:15:26 Dennis O'Hern taught social studies at Newport Harbor High School from 1965-1998 and, among other things, founded the AP US History program and helped establish the first NHHS Teachers Union. O'Hern was also the Voice of NHHS Football at Davidson Field for 50+ years. Dennis O'Hern taught social studies at Newport Harbor High School from 1965-1998 and, among other things, founded the AP US History program and helped establish the first NHHS Teachers Union. O'Hern was also the Voice of NHHS Football at Davidson Field for 50+ years. california, newport harbor high school, newport beach, us history, football, history, social studies, high school football, nhhs no full 6 c256835f-17db-41de-bf0c-2c3c2095ab48 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:56:05 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Robert House, Alex Crawford) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-house-environmental-educator-and-founder-of-the-enc-YNJd_ps9 Robert House - Environmental Educator and Founder of the ENC Robert House, Alex Crawford 00:14:58 Robert House taught science at Newport Harbor High School for over 40 years and also founded the Environmental Nature Center in the 1970s. He helped start the OC Science Fair and spent his summers in the 1950s as a Yosemite Park Ranger. Robert House taught science at Newport Harbor High School for over 40 years and also founded the Environmental Nature Center in the 1970s. He helped start the OC Science Fair and spent his summers in the 1950s as a Yosemite Park Ranger. teaching, biology, education, nature, high school, environment, science no full 5 501fda03-4a55-4e80-a052-58184a09b4d1 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:47:06 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Alex Crawford, David Grant) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/david-grant-educator-and-sailor-extraordinaire-fUSPEVwl David Grant - Educator and Sailor Extraordinaire Alex Crawford, David Grant 00:15:06 David Grant, Newport Harbor Class of 1956, started the sailing club at Newport Harbor High School and went on to serve as president of Orange Coast College from 1989-1997. Grant was honored by the CA Governor, the State Legislature, Sports Illustrated, and has been inducted into the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame David Grant, Newport Harbor Class of 1956, started the sailing club at Newport Harbor High School and went on to serve as president of Orange Coast College from 1989-1997. Grant was honored by the CA Governor, the State Legislature, Sports Illustrated, and has been inducted into the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame california, orange county, ocean, newport beach, aquatic sports, occ, sailing, costa mesa, rowing no full 4 31e9eecb-54bf-469d-be0e-c90b7c5e5883 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:37:49 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Gregg Schwenk, Alex Crawford) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/gregg-schwenk-founder-and-ceo-of-the-newport-beach-film-festival-vAaYUoNQ Gregg Schwenk - Founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival Gregg Schwenk, Alex Crawford 00:15:06 Gregg Schwenk, Newport Harbor Class of '86, co-founded the Newport Beach Film Festival in 1999 and continues to run the prestigious event as well as serving as president of the OC Film Society. Gregg Schwenk, Newport Harbor Class of '86, co-founded the Newport Beach Film Festival in 1999 and continues to run the prestigious event as well as serving as president of the OC Film Society. academy awards, newport beach, art, newport beach film festival, cinema, film, movies no full 3 dd0f9138-ef2b-436c-a6e9-ee391827ffea Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:31:45 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Alex Crawford, Joel Kellum) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/joel-kellum-sharon-sheeleys-family-attorney-_t9TSDTb Joel Kellum - Sharon Sheeley's Family Attorney Alex Crawford, Joel Kellum 00:22:26 Sharon Sheeley, NHHS Class of '57, is a rock n' roll legend who was the first female songwriter to ever pen a #1 hit when she wrote Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool." Sheeley passed away in 2002 but Joel Kellum is her family's attorney and the defacto keeper of her estate. Sharon Sheeley, NHHS Class of '57, is a rock n' roll legend who was the first female songwriter to ever pen a #1 hit when she wrote Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool." Sheeley passed away in 2002 but Joel Kellum is her family's attorney and the defacto keeper of her estate. rock and roll, los angeles, music history, elvis, newport beach, music, pop music, costa mesa, rock n roll history no full 2 1c05c304-2727-413a-95c8-efa7171f7620 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:26:08 +0000 thealexcrawfordshow@gmail.com (Alex Crawford, Tris Imboden) https://behind-the-orange-curtain.simplecast.com/episodes/tris-imboden-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-drummer-hPtk2rYT Tris Imboden - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Alex Crawford, Tris Imboden 00:14:58 Tris Imboden, Newport Harbor Class of '70, was a founder of the legendary local rock band Honk and went on to drum for Kenny Loggins and Chicago and recorded music with Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and many more. Tris Imboden, Newport Harbor Class of '70, was a founder of the legendary local rock band Honk and went on to drum for Kenny Loggins and Chicago and recorded music with Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and many more. orange county, music history, newport beach, music, rock history, costa mesa, rock n roll, rock and roll hall of fame no full 1