A Big Sur Podcast
A Big Sur Podcast
An ongoing conversation with people from near and far about Big Sur's past, present, and future. A Big Sur Podcast interprets “community” to mean ALL people from around the world who are curious about, and who care about, the preservation and restoration of the wild and rural character of Big Sur. Stories are told by visitors and residents, plumbers and linesmen, musicians and authors, dancers and jugglers and others. Sometimes we drift (way) off-topic into the arts, sciences, personal stories, gossip, politics, philosophy, ornithology, Henry Miller, and our zeitgeist in general. We like that!
The opinions expressed here belong to the people who express them. They may or may not line up with yours, mine, or your neighbor’s — and that’s exactly the point. Different perspectives, lived experiences, and even wildly clashing views are what make conversations worth listening to: enriching, infuriating, life-affirming, and sometimes all three at once.
If you are planning a visit to Big Sur and you listen to some of the folks on this Podcast talk about their love of the place your visit will probably be a lot more rewarding. Please email magnus@henrymiller.org with any comments, critique & suggestions.
Music intro clip courtesy John Holm: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0Rh2QU
Sound editing software by Hindenburg: https://hindenburg.com/
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A Big Sur Podcast
# 81 Big Sur's ongoing efforts to protect the landscape : A Conversation with David Smiley
Magnus sits down (as a follow-up to the recent episode with Marcus Foster) with David Smiley, a Big Sur local with many years of experience serving on the LUAC (the Big Sur land use advisory committee).
Brief cameo appearance from David's bunk buddy Mary Ann Vasconcellos!
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Episode 80 with Marcus Foster
Keep Big Sur Wild
Big Sur Multi Agency Council
Big Sur Land Use Plan Update (draft)
Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC)
It is with gratitude and sadness we remember Mary Trotter who passed on September 7. In this issue of the Carmel Pine Cone you can read about Mary.
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Our discussion takes a deeper look at the enforcement of the Big Sur land use plan. The roles of the Monterey County, the Coastal Commission, and local groups in these preservation efforts.
We touch upon the significance of political engagement, the noticeable absence of a dedicated defender for the plan, and the rise of the group Keep Big Sur Wild.
We conclude our episode with a brief chat about memorable experiences and cultural events in Big Sur. From the BiGSuRCuS event to the Poetry in Motion event.
It's not just about the land; it's about the spirit of Big Sur which is celebrated through events like these.
Join us as we celebrate the unique beauty of Big Sur, the community's efforts to protect it, and our hopes for its future preservation.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in land use, preservation, and the extraordinary character of Big Sur.
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