Topa Talk

When Stephanie shares piping hot gossip about a local bar, Cody’s jaw hits the floor and he offers unsolicited advice to the owners, who frankly, don’t like him very much! Coming off of weekend highs and lows, Stephanie discusses being featured as a Woman of Ojai in the local paper and seeing her creative aspirations come to fruition - but does this all come at a cost?Our hosts discuss who would be honored if the paper had a “Men of Ojai” feature, who would survive in a horror film starring folks of the Topa-verse and the Marilyn Dress Kim Kardashian squeezed into at the Met in this episode that is cheaper than a bag of cotton candy grapes. Partners of this episode: -The Ojai Wine Festival ojaiwinefestival.com -The Ojai Vortex theojaivortex.com

Cody returns from San Francisco as perhaps the only gay man to ever visit the city without having sex, but instead watching the NFL Draft. Stephanie airs her grievances towards novelty signatures and those who travel while both hosts catch up sharing their recently consumed media - murder solving Raiders players and ingrown toenails, anyone?Pack your bags and make sure you tell EVERYONE about your trip abroad, this episode will feel like a getaway to a destination no one on Instagram cares about, but we care… kinda! Escape with us Goobers, we could all use a break!

A Goober writes in asking what our hosts think about a homeowner in town hosting Sex Therapy in their backyard - with the request that surrounding neighbors dismantle their tree houses in order to keep their outdoor sexy-time more private.Stephanie returns from LA with a new perspective on her aspirations, Cody is concerned about how Lea Michele spends time with her friends/vagina and both hosts grapple with the notion that someone would defecate in Jack Sparrow’s Captain’s Quarters.Whip out your desk lamp, dust off your sneakers and file down your boyfriend’s scissor hands - this episode is worth $44bil.

Call them night owls, call them social butterflies: Stephanie & Cody surprise themselves with their recent social tenacity as our hosts emerge from a “shelter in place” era - and you’ll never believe where Stephanie ordered a Coors on draft! This episode may serve as a cautionary tale as Cody warns listeners of Highway Hoodlums and Starbucks Fist Bumpers while Stephanie urges listeners to be on the look out for the judgmental male-eye that occurs when a woman drives a stick shift. Hold your yoga pose and lock up the bar behind you, this episode is full of all sorts of Goober situation type of moments!

Consider this episode the unofficial Topa Talk Guide to the 805: Stephanie and Cody fall down a rabbit hole of their favorite game, Screw/Marry/Kill.Which pizza in town is getting screwed, married and killed? How about healthy restaurant? Which cocktail from various local menus is heading to the sack with our hosts, and which one is walking down the aisle?Filled with tough ultimatums and personal no-brainers, we encourage you to play along with us and a Level Line beer or Charman Margarita.Plus, our goobers wrote in PLENTY of hot takes on the Oscar’s shocker of Will/Jada/Chris and we hear from a dear friend and listener on the complexities of the altercation.

You’ll never believe what Stephanie has embarked on recently, much to the delight of Cody. Be warned, this new journey causes a thorough conversation and these roses aren’t scared to handle a little prick.Stay tuned to hear about Cody getting into a fight in a public parking garage, Stephanie’s musings on the preferred milk choices of people and what it says about them, our host’s biggest “Karen” moments and more in this episode that will transport you Far, Far Away.

As Stephanie prepares for a camping trip, our hosts debate what is qualified as glamping vs. roughing it in the great outdoors.Cody wants to teach you how to achieve the coveted DSL’s, Stephanie wants you to rethink cancel culture and Kim Kardashian wants you to “get your f***ing ass up and work” - which our hosts have plenty of hot takes about. Throw a coat of cherry Carmex on your kisser and enjoy!

Jinkies! In this episode filled with mystery, intrigue and shocking reveals, our hosts uncover who is responsible for a crime that took place in Solvang over the weekend.Steph and Cody answer listener questions including which Ojai business our hosts would inherit if given the choice. Would Cody run a boutique named after the color blue? Would Stephanie run a theater that has been under construction longer than most folks have even lived in this town? Grab your favorite smut novel, say a quick prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas and settle into this episode that will solve the mystery of all these questions & more -And we could have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for these meddling kids.Zoinks!

Our hosts catch up after a whirlwind weekend discussing Cody’s trip up in San Francisco, Stephanie’s family reacting to her new Bimbo status and the community’s reaction to our previous episode. Stephanie and Cody share their delights on the television show Survivor, their grievances of snitches within Goober Nation and their excitement about our favorite sound effect team: The Noise Boyz.Our listeners submit the love stories of their grandparents and our hosts share their grandparent’s stories as well in a touching segment that will leave you reaching for your tissues and prune juice.

As Ojai begins to shift socially, economically and culturally, Stephanie and Cody sit down to speak with fixtures of the community to learn their perspectives on their hopes, concerns and visions of what Ojai is becoming.Ojai Mayor Betsy Stix calls for sustainability and unity hoping to inspire locals and transplants to work together for a greater good.Ojai local and mother Blair Braney isn’t afraid to get involved and ask questions of board members and policies, sharing her opinion on the school district and housing crisis.Artist and recent resident Kristine Overacre who had design involvement with a major development project in the heart of Ojai envisions the valley to become a welcoming mecca to new people and ideas. Steph and Cody share their hot takes on each conversation and note where each viewpoint agrees and which topics seem more diametrical than ever.

Joined this week by Stephanie’s cousin Samantha, the trio dives deep into the world of bimbofication - after all, folks say “dumb slut” like it’s a bad thing! After two firings of reality tv show stars in Cody’s favorite shows, our hosts discuss why networks draw the line on certain TV stars for their actions while seemingly giving other offenders a free pass.Whether it’s Atalanta gay bars, an update from Steph on her Korean Spa experience or Cody getting his ass slapped on the beach - grab your favorite Jason and tune in to this family affair.

The vibes are exquisite in what Cody calls “the best episode ever” as our hosts play a drinking game throughout the conversation. Amid a volcano-induced tsunami, Stephanie finds herself smack dab in the middle of a surf competition begging the question, what is more intimidating? Natural disaster or not placing 1st?With representation more important now than ever, we wonder who will be repping go-go boot clad women as the Green M&M loses her famous kicks in this episode that can’t be missed.

We’re back! Kicking off the 4th season of Topa Talk, our hosts dive into the topics of fresh starts from their personal resolutions to The Tavern’s sudden rebrand into a country venue.Noting a resurgence into Y2K fashion among the youth, Stephanie and Cody remind listeners of the real markings of 2000’s style - are these kids really committed to a life of bermuda shorts and graphic tees?Grab your Shrek merch and pause Boy Meets World, it’s Season 4 and this episode can’t be missed.

Hello! We are Steph & Cody, hosts of Topa Talk, A lighthearted podcast featuring Ojai secrets, gossip & hot takes, current events, personal insights and interviews with local fixtures.

In this season finale our hosts reflect on 2021 in all of it’s hilarious, shocking and absolute dumpster fire glory.Steph and Cody put drama to bed before midnight, closing the chapter on various tricky situations they got themselves into around town with their hot takes.Whether it’s pottery or juggling, resolutions are shared and predictions are made for 2022 - and with the world ending, why not document our hopes and dreams now?!Happy New Year, goobers! Thank you for a wonderful 2021.

This episode Jingle Bell ROCKS, if we do say so ourselves - Steph and Cody dive into topics highlighting Ojai’s best Christmas Shopping destinations and Holiday Traditions.It certainly wouldn’t be a Holiday Special without playful debates: Who reigns Christmas? Mariah Carey or Michael Bublé?Gather around the Christmas Tree to unwrap gifts of NFT’s, Crypto, Diet Culture and Frozen Sperm! Merry Christmas, one and all!

Quick! We have a holiday party to get to! Stephanie and Cody catch up after an aggressive confrontation with an angry conspiracy theorist on Ojai Avenue - and you won’t believe where…With the year wrapping up, our hosts contemplate gift giving, Stephanie’s self love, secret Santa, Cody’s Grinch intervention and a holiday orgy.Hold on to your twizzlers and release your trauma because this episode is full of chatter, cheer, a tall gal and a queer.

In an ultimate crossover event, all 3 hosts of Topa Talk assemble to celebrate 100 episodes of the local podcast that has celebrated small businesses, questioned political issues, delved into small town gossip and exposed personal insights that will surely be regretted in the future.The three hosts catch up after Melissa’s wedding discussing erotic crime thrillers, changing a name after marriage and the Grinch’s tiddies.Let’s go way back together reminiscing on the highs and lows of guests, the infamous break up of Melissa and Stephanie, how the show has evolved and what to expect in the future, hint: musicals.

Let us gather to enjoy the bountiful harvest as topics are served piping hot and plenty such as Thanksgiving essentials, the battle of Buena Lanes vs Skating Plus, and The X Files.Whether it’s Chili Cheese Fritos or Fleshlights, sometimes too much of a good thing can be dangerous as our hosts navigate vices and pick between their simple pleasures.Put on your elastic waistband pants, a Topa Talk Thanksgiving will leave you eager for seconds!

Life’s got Steph and Cody down in the dumps which poises this question: Do you ride the wave or push against it? It’s not all sniffles and tears, our hosts debate the hotness of Travis Barker, the choices of Aaron Rogers and the the single-girl allure of Pete Davidson.It’s a day of reckoning for Cody as Topa hot topics of episodes past confront him on his opinions and realizes that if one is going to f*ck around, one must find out.