Talk Shop

Talk Shop with Brian Papstein is a Northcoast institution and the area’s only chance to hear directly from its newsmakers and shakers. Since the Spring of 1983, local officials and others in the community talk about local issues. Heard weekdays in the 8a hour, Talk Shop is your way to find out what’s going on.
Recent Talkshop Shows
- Talkshop 012121 – Fred Van Vleck Brian sits down with Fred Van Vleck (Eureka City School Superintendent)
- Talkshop 012021 – Virginia Bass Virginia Bass (Humboldt County Supervisor, 4th District) was appointed the head of the Board of Supervisors. Brian sits down to discuss what that position means.
- Talkshop 011921 – Yana V. Brian sits down with Yana Valachovic (UC Co-op)
- Talkshop 011821 – John Dalby Brian sits down with John Dalby (Redwood Capital Bank) to discuss the next possible round of PPP funding.
- Talkshop 011521 – Karen Diemer Brian sits down with Karen Diemer (City Manager, Arcata)
- Talkshop 011421 – Maggie Fleming Have there been any changes recently on processing criminals & jury selection pools?Brian finds out with Maggie Fleming (Humboldt County District Attorney)
- Talkshop 011321 – Rex Bohn Brian sits down with Rex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District)
- Talkshop 011221 – Gregg Foster Brian sits down with Gregg Foster (RREDC)
- Talkshop 011121 – Chris Hartley Brian sits down with Chris Hartley (Humboldt County Schools Superintendent)
- Talkshop 010821 – Bill Reynolds Brian sits down with Bill Reynolds (Humboldt Bay Fire)
- Talkshop 010721 – William Honsal Yesterday was an eye-opening experience regarding the rioters in the nation’s Capitol; Brian takes a look at it with William Honsal (Humboldt County Sheriff)
- Talkshop 010621 – Anthony Mantova Brian talks about operating a family business with Anthony Mantova (Mantova’s Two St. Music)
- Talkshop 010521 – Bill McAuley Brian sits down with Bill McAuley (Demello, McAuley, McReynolds & Holland)
- Talkshop 010421 – Steve Watson New Year’s was last week; Brian checks to see how hectic it was with Steve Watson (Eureka Police Chief)
- Talkshop 123120 – Paul Craft It’s the final Talk Shop of 2020; we finish the year with Paul Craft (CHP Public Information Officer)
- Talkshop 123020 – Jill Duffy & Linda Wise It’s time to talk recycling as Brian sits down with Jill Duffy & Linda Wise (Recology)
- Talkshop 122920 – Casey Day Brian discusses what Fortuna should expect in 2021 with Casey Day (Fortuna Police Chief)
- Talkshop 122820 – Rob Arkley Brian sits down with Rob Arkley (Security National)
- Talkshop 122520 – Charles Dickens A retelling of the Charles Dickens holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.
- Talkshop 122420 – Lew Quinby Brian sits down with Lew Quinby (Simple Country Therapist) and talks about the concept and idea of joy
- Talkshop 122320 – Steve Madrone Brian sits down with Steve Madrone (Humboldt County Supervisor, 3rd District)
- Talkshop 122220 – Rex & Michelle Brian sits down with Rex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District), who introduces the newest member of the Board, Michelle Bushnell
- Talkshop 122120 – John Dalby Brian sits down with John Dalby (Redwood Capital Bank)
- Talkshop 121820 – Karen Diemer Brian sits down with Karen Diemer (City of Arcata)
- Talkshop 121720 – Fred Van Vleck Brian sits down with Fred Van Vleck (Eureka City Schools Superintendent) & discusses what to expect for the rest of the 2020 – 2021 school year
- Talkshop 121620 – Virginia Bass Brian discusses economic readiness & the vote regarding Richardson’s Grove with Virginia Bass (Humboldt County Supervisor, 4th District)
- Talkshop 121520 – Yana Valachovic Brian sits down & talks about the topic of biomass along with Christmas tree sales in 2020 with Yana Valachovic (UC CO-OP)
- Talkshop 121420 – Chris Hartley Brian talks about updates with distance learning during the holiday season with Chris Hartley & Ken Conlin (Humboldt County Schools)
- Talkshop 121120 – Sean Robertson Brian sits down with Sean Robertson (Humboldt Bay Fire Chief)
- Talkshop 121020 – Maggie Fleming Brian sits down & talks about new restrictions & processes in hearing court room cases with Maggie Fleming (Humboldt County District Attorney)
Monthly Talkshop Calendar