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The Indy
Hosted by The Santa Barbara Independent · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Isla Vista is a six-episode, limited series, created by Christina McDermott, Mickey Flacks Journalism Fellow. “The Indy” is the Santa Barbara Independent's podcast, with hosts Molly McAnany (Ep. 1 - 65), Alexandra Goldberg (Ep. 67 - 87) and Rebecca Fairweather (Ep. 88-93)
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What is The Indy about?
Welcome to Isla Vista is a six-episode, limited series, created by Christina McDermott, Mickey Flacks Journalism Fellow. “The Indy” is the Santa Barbara Independent's podcast, with hosts Molly McAnany (Ep. 1 - 65), Alexandra Goldberg (Ep. 67 - 87) and Rebecca Fairweather (Ep. 88-93)
Who hosts The Indy?
The Indy is hosted by The Santa Barbara Independent. The show has published 102 episodes to date.
What has The Indy covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk" (24 September 2026, 41 minutes), "Welcome to Isla Vista Backyard Brunch Announcement" (8 April 2026, 1 minute), and "Breaking Tunes: The Bad Neighbors" (7 April 2026, 17 minutes).
How often does The Indy publish?
The Indy publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 102 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Indy?
Booking probability for The Indy is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Indy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Indy's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
The Santa Barbara Independent hosts The Indy, a news podcast with 102 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Apr 8, 20261 minS1An April 18 you can eat delicious brunch food and support the journalism fellowship that made Welcome to Isla Vista possible! Gather at the historic Rancho La Patera and Stow House in Goleta from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM on...
Episode #7
Breaking Tunes: The Bad Neighbors
Apr 7, 202617 minS1Introducing Breaking Tunes. The Bad Neighbors visited the Independent's news room for a live concert - check out the recording from that concert! The Bad Neighbors are featured in Episode 6 of Welcome to Isla Vista. The...
Feb 12, 202626 minS1Development has started again in I.V., as new housing laws make it easier to build. At the same time, property owners are cutting back parts of homes on Del Playa as the cliff erodes and parking is even more tightly...
Feb 5, 202625 minS1This episode takes us into the quiet community garden, as well as the homes of long-term homeowners. How has Isla Vista changed from the eyes of people who see crops of students graduate each year? What was the impact...
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Jan 29, 202636 minS1One night in 1970, a fire broke out at the Bank of America. No one yet knows who set it. But it brought both police brutality and political engagement to Isla Vista. Why does I.V. have such a vast network of parks? Why...
Jan 22, 202623 minS1Post-COVID, Isla Vista grew even more expensive, all while housing stayed pretty much the same. What is like living in I.V. now? There’s good, bad, and ugly here. Note, there is discussion of sexual assault, harassment...
Jan 15, 202623 minS1In 1954, Santa Barbara College students traded “the campus with a view” for the “campus in the slough.” Developers built more than 4,000 structures in 10 years, receiving variances and helping pass zoning codes to...
Jan 12, 202615 minS1From the Santa Barbara Independent, a podcast that delves into the history and development of Isla Vista, CA. Written, voiced and produced by Mickey Flacks Fellow Christina McDermott.
Nov 28, 202316 minEp. 93 - INSIDE AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping our Lives In this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, sits down with Assistant Professor of Computer Science and head of the Artificial Intelligence...
Nov 20, 202317 minIn this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, sits down with Assemblymember Gregg Hart to discuss concerns over the environment and the ongoing housing crisis. The Assemblymember has recently restarted ‘Sidewalk...
Oct 30, 202317 minEP. 91 - ‘Creatures of the Night’ Takeover Santa Barbara In this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, sits down with the Creatures of the Night Production Company to talk about their fall performance of The...
Oct 16, 20236 minIn this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, talks with Santa Barbara residents about the newest symphony flowing through the blocks of State Street. Coming back for National Arts and Humanities Month, ‘Pianos...
Oct 9, 20237 minEP. 89: Dahlia’s Roots - How Santa Barbara Blossomed the Black Dahlia In this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, discusses the infamous case of the 1947 murder mystery, the Black Dahlia, and her connection to...
Sep 21, 202311 minEp. 88: Renovictions – The New Reality of Santa Barbara On this episode, The Indy host, Rebecca Fairweather, speaks with Santa Barbara Tenants Union volunteer Stanley Tzankov to discuss the ongoing housing crisis...
- Sep 5, 202321 min
On this episode, The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg talks with Chumash community members about their effort in revitalizing the first language of Santa Barbara spoken by the Barbareno band called ‘alapkaswa.’ Ernestine...
- Aug 7, 202327 min
The Old Spanish Days Fiesta is an annual, five day celebration all about honoring the culture and traditions of Santa Barbara’s indigenous, Spanish, Mexican and early American settlers. The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg...
Episode #85
Ep. 85: Indy Parenting Guide
Jul 31, 202342 minOn this episode, The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg sought out some of Santa Barbara’s best parenting advice. With the release of the Santa Barbara Independent’s online Parenting Guide, Alexandra Goldberg sat down with...
- Jul 11, 202337 min
Authors Matt Dorff and Suzanne Dunn had a unique vision for their newly released novel: “The podcast that’s an audiobook. The audiobook that’s a podcast.” Dorff and Dunn, under the pseudonym L.R. Dorn, wrote a novel and...
Episode #83
Ep. 83: LipoDiesel & Weed Wars
Jun 29, 202324 minCraig Martin Smith and Stephanie Smith are said to be the first developers with a housing project using the “Builder’s Remedy.”The Los Angeles-based duo has plans to build a 30-unit apartment complex with six low-income...
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