REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

About 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!

Publisher

REal Talk w/ Kandi and Garrett

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2025

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

115 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   🗳️ WHY VOTE? Because your voice deserves to be heard! 🇺🇸Real Talk w/ Kandi & Garrett | S 2, Ep 51

   🎙️ In Season 2, Episode 51 of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we’re breaking down why voting matters and why taking the time to participate is so important! 🏘️ From our local communities to the bigger picture, voting gives us a say in the decisions that shape our future. Pull up a seat for a real conversation about showing up, making informed choices, and making your voice count. 🔎 Research your ballot. 💬 Ask questions. 🗳️ Vote with purpose! Whatever your political views, we encourage you to get informed and participate! 🇺🇸 👇 What motivates YOU to vote? Tell us in the comments, and keep the conversation respectful! 👍 Like this episode 📲 Share it with a friend 🔔 Subscribe for more Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett! 🔗 Find our episodes and connect with us: https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg (https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg) #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #WhyVote #YourVoiceMatters #GetInformed #Season2Episode51

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   🇺🇸 What would California look like with Steve Hilton as Governor? | Real Talk Candidate Crawl

   🎙️ We feel so blessed that Steve Hilton took the time to join Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett for our Candidate Crawl series! In this short but sweet interview, he shares his vision for California and what he would work to change if elected Governor. For us, this conversation goes beyond party labels. It’s about the concerns affecting Californians every day: 💸 The high cost of living 🔥 Wildfire prevention and resource management 📈 Rising insurance costs 🏡 The housing affordability crisis 💰 The tax burden on families and businesses Regardless of where you stand politically, these issues deserve real conversations and clear answers. We believe California needs change, and we want to hear directly from the people asking to lead our state. 👀 Tune in to hear what that change could look like under Steve Hilton’s leadership, explore his priorities, and decide for yourself. ▶️ Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/FHt5-2A_dR4 (https://youtu.be/FHt5-2A_dR4) 🌐 Learn more about Steve Hilton’s platform and proposals: https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/ (https://stevehiltonforgovernor.com/) 💬 What issue matters most to you when it comes to California’s future? Tell us in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe to Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, follow along with Candidate Crawl, and share this interview so more people can join the conversation! #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #CandidateCrawl #SteveHilton #CaliforniaGovernor #CaliforniaPolitics

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   🎙️ Meet Michael Masuda running from Amador County to U.S. Congress | Real Talk Candidate Crawl

   🎙️ What a pleasure it was to welcome Congressional Candidate Michael Masuda to Studio 49 for Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett’s Candidate Crawl series! 🇺🇸 We sat down with Michael to hear about his Amador County roots, his journey to running for California’s 5th Congressional District, and what he hopes to accomplish for our communities if elected. 🤔 What should our county expect from its representative in Washington? How can that position bring resources and opportunities back home? In this interview, Michael shares his ideas for: 🔥 Pursuing federal grants to help our communities prevent wildfires 🏡 Addressing housing challenges 📈 Tackling high insurance costs 💼 Supporting local jobs and our economy 🏛️ Making federal resources work for the communities he hopes to represent 🗳️ Candidate Crawl is here to help you make informed voting decisions. Regardless of your party, take the time to hear directly from the candidates, ask questions, research their proposals, and decide who best represents your priorities. ▶️ Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/HhRLKsWD1Qk (https://youtu.be/HhRLKsWD1Qk) 🌐 Explore Michael’s campaign, priorities, and ways to get involved: https://www.votemasuda.com/ (https://www.votemasuda.com/) 📍 Sign up for campaign updates and event invitations to learn when he’ll be in your area. Attend an event, bring your questions, or explore volunteer opportunities! 💬 What would you like your congressional representative to prioritize for Amador County? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe, follow, and share Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett to help more neighbors get to know the people asking to lead! #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #CandidateCrawl #MichaelMasuda #AmadorCounty #CaliforniaDistrict5 #Studio49

Who has been a guest on REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Logan Carnell
• Per Arne
• Tobias Gudim
• Sheriff Gary Redman
• The Porto Boys

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,794

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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