Owning The Coast is your weekly deep dive into the people, places, and possibilities that make Santa Cruz one of the most inspiring places to live. Hosted by real estate pro Brandi Jones , mortgage and market expert Ryan Buckholdt , and insurance specialist Jerry Seagraves , the show blends their unique expertise with candid conversations and dynamic guests. Each week, you’ll hear stories that go beyond property lines — from navigating the local housing market to discovering hidden trails, tasting the best bites in town, and meeting the entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders shaping the coast. Whether you’re a long-time local, a newcomer, or dreaming about making Santa Cruz home, Owning The Coast offers the insights, inspiration, and insider knowledge you need to thrive in life and living by the sea.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOwning The Coast is your weekly deep dive into the people, places, and possibilities that make Santa Cruz one of the most inspiring places to live. Hosted by real estate pro Brandi Jones, mortgage and market expert Ryan Buckholdt, and insurance specialist Jerry Seagraves, the show blends their unique expertise with candid conversations and dynamic guests.
Recent episodes include "Zach Velmer: Detaching From The Outcome Makes Better Art" (29 September 2026, 66 minutes), "Joe Heller: Santa Cruz Rentals Without Regrets" (29 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "Hannah Healy: Zero Down And Zero Additives" (26 August 2026, 50 minutes).
Owning The Coast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for Owning The Coast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Owning The Coast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Owning The Coast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Owning The Coast are Real Estate Agents, Lending & Credit Cards and Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Owning The Coast has a business audience.
Owning The Coast is a business podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Santa Cruz doesn’t just change your zip code, it changes your pace. We sit down with Zach Velmer, touring drummer and founding member of STS9, to talk about what pulled him from Atlanta to the California coast and why...
Owning The Coast
The fastest way to lose money on a “perfect” rental is to assume it works like it did five years ago. With mortgage rates settling into a new normal, Santa Cruz buyers getting pickier, and insurance rules tightening up...
Episode #15
Zero down up to $832,000 on an FHA loan gets your attention, but the real twist is where the conversation goes next. We start by talking mortgage rates, two loan programs we’re genuinely excited about, and a practical...
Episode #14
ADUs, insurance, and mortgages sound like separate topics until a deal falls apart and you realize they are chained together. We start with what we’re seeing right now in Santa Cruz County: attached ADUs that insurers...
Episode #13
<p>You’ve probably heard someone say, “Santa Cruz needed a place like that.” We finally get to unpack what “that” actually means with Max Turigliatto, the Santa Cruz native behind Alley Oop, a speakeasy-inspired...
Owning The Coast
<p>Insurance, mortgages, real estate, branding, and marketing all collide in one very real problem: the details you ignore are the ones that cost you the deal or stall your growth. We start with what’s happening on the...
Owning The Coast
Insurance, mortgages, real estate, branding, and marketing all collide in one very real problem: the details you ignore are the ones that cost you the deal or stall your growth. We start with what’s happening on the...
Episode #15
If you’ve ever wondered why some real estate videos make you lean in while others feel like a slideshow with music, this conversation nails the difference. We sit down with Reggie Trimingham from LocalShot, a Santa...
Episode #15
<p>If you’ve ever wondered why some real estate videos make you lean in while others feel like a slideshow with music, this conversation nails the difference. We sit down with Reggie Trimingham from LocalShot, a Santa...
Episode #14
53,000 canceled escrows nationwide and then a Santa Cruz multiple-offer sale that blows past list price, that’s the whiplash we’re all living in right now. We start with what we’re seeing on the ground, from interest...
Episode #14
<p>53,000 canceled escrows nationwide and then a Santa Cruz multiple-offer sale that blows past list price, that’s the whiplash we’re all living in right now. We start with what we’re seeing on the ground, from interest...
Episode #13
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Santa Cruz needed a place like that.” We finally get to unpack what “that” actually means with Max Turigliatto, the Santa Cruz native behind Alley Oop, a speakeasy-inspired cocktail...
Episode #12
<p>Your body is not a collection of disconnected problems, and Dr. Loki Doan makes a strong case that your care should not be disconnected either. We sit down with the founder of One Kinetic in Santa Cruz to talk about...
Episode #10
<p>Your phone can show you a thousand perfect lives in a minute, but it can’t replace the feeling of locking eyes with a stranger on a dance floor. We talk with Bill on bass, Lizzie on fiddle, and Coleton on guitar and...
Episode #11
<p>He had four months to secure one of the best pieces of real estate in Santa Cruz, and the only way forward was a bet that could wipe him out. We talk with Chris Ellis, owner of Santa Cruz Athletic Club, about the...
Episode #10
<p>A legendary Santa Cruz noodle spot isn’t just built on recipes. It’s built on how you treat people, how you source your food, and what you believe a meal is actually for. We sit down with Carolyn Rudolph, the owner...
Episode #9
<p>Santa Cruz has entered that awkward phase where the market still moves fast, but only if you get the details right. We talk through what we’re seeing right now, from interest rate whiplash to why “price it high and...
Episode #8
<p>A coastal market wakes up, wildfire insurance cracks open long-stuck doors, and a Santa Cruz chef proves that comfort food can be both soulful and smart. We kick things off with a frank look at February’s housing...
Episode #8
<p>Sea turtles off Santa Cruz, a renewed push for offshore drilling, and a grassroots “blue wall” that can actually stop it—this conversation with Save Our Shores executive director Katie Thompson is a masterclass in...
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Resident Engineer, Streamline Property Management
Media Manager, BBC Radio Nottingham ice hockey correspondent and Freesports EIHL reporter, Chris Ellis Consulting and Coaching
adjunct Associate Professor of ENT Surgery, Australian ear, nose and throat surgeon
intuitive practitioner and dream worker, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast
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