Signature West Podcast
I'm Sam West , your trusted real estate expert and the go-to person for all things real estate in the Coachella Valley. But this isn't just about buying and selling homes—it's about the people and the inspiring stories that shape our community.
Join me as I sit down with movers and shakers, local legends, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the Coachella Valley. From behind-the-scenes market insights to unforgettable personal journeys, this podcast is your source for real estate wisdom and local inspiration.
Subscribe now and let's explore the stories that make the Coachella Valley spectacular
Episodes
68 episodes
Farewell To Aids LifeCycle
Join me as I sit down with movers and shakers, local legends, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the Coachella Valley/ Palm Springs. Today we discuss the last Aids Lifecycle as we know it
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Episode 71
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35:46
Late To The Party
A documentary streaming on Hulu during Pride month featuring several gay men and lesbian woman coming out late in life. I sit down with jaime Zavala one of the cast members and discuss his coming out process at the age of 45 years old&nbs...
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Episode 70
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44:51
LGBTQ Community Center Of The Desert
In the spirit of Pride month 2025 we visited the LGBTQ Center Of The Desert in Palm Springs California ,to learn about their food bank program and weekly men's group.
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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37:40
Teenage Wasted Land , Thirteen , Fourteen and Fifteen Written By David Dean Bottrell
Teenage wasted land, thirteen , fourteen and fifteen. Written and performed by David Dean Bottrell , enjoy the story telling of David Bottrell during his younger years . Going through self and sexual identity during an era where there was no su...
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Episode 68
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21:53
No Other Land
Meet David Lazar, While I have been opposed to Jewish-Israeli settlement in the West Bank and Gaza for many decades now, I also know that for some, any Jewish presence in the what is presently called Israel is considered colonial an...
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Episode 67
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1:05:11
Introduction To Safety Blows
Safety Blows is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting safety, awareness, and empowerment in response to increasing concerns of hate crimes, targeted discrimination, and potential violence in communities most at risk. ...
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Episode 66
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42:16
Sitting With My Feelings
Sitting with your feelings during a loss is it a cliche or the answer to one's healing ? I recently experienced the greatest loss I ever felt but I also discovered the greatest lesson during this painful grieving process.
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Episode 65
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18:46
Putting My Dog To Sleep
The lessons I learned from my dog and the decision that I ll have to make one day .
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17:03
The Film Festival Murders
From the Palm Spring International Film Festival to The Film Festival Murders novel by Craig Prater
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Episode 63
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19:00
The Evolution Of Palm Springs Artist Kenny Irwin Jr
Meet Palm Springs artist famously known for his Robolights Holiday Fantasy land. for private tour of the art please text 760/774/0318
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Episode 62
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27:26
California Gay Adventures
Meet Chris Smith the founder of California Gay Adventures. A group of LGBTQ who enjoy geting together for exciting events and adventures
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Episode 61
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25:08
Strip At Oscars Palm Springs California
Meet the co creator of the show Strip at Oscar's in Palm Springs California
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21:40
Palm Springs Charcuterie
Meet Adam Leemon a business owner in Palm Springs California that took his wine tasting business to the next level.
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32:37
The making Of Pink Belt
A documentary of an Indian woman " Aparna Rajawat" taking on the responsibility of teaching young women how to defend themselves. Women in Indian are not suppose to teach or empower other women, they are meant to be stay home wives while being ...
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55:11
Meet Mrs A's Famous
After retirement what does one do ? Golf ? Sleep in more ? Travel ? Start a new business? Meet Mrs. A's Famous, The creator of Salsa Buena in your local grocery store.
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27:00
The Future Of Real Estate Business Practice
In 2023 the real estate industry faced multiple class action law suits and more coming in 2024. The future of Real Estate business practice nation wide is uncertain . My guest Jim Remley and I will explain how we can prepare ourselves for the f...
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32:18
Real Estate Market Post Covid
All kinds of life changed post Covid, including how we sell/buy Real Estate . Three experts from different market shares, share their experiences from a long lived real estate careers.
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Season 2
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32:18
Studio One For Ever Part 2
Michael Koth shares his life lessons during and post working for "Studio One", America's first gay disco. Being young, male, blond and new to West Hollywood California was all he needed to enter a world that will eventually define Gay culture f...
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43:07
Why Live In Cathedral City Cove ?
The Cove is not just a neighborhood, its a vibrant community 15 minutes from downtown Palm Springs California. Meet two homeowners from different backgrounds sharing why they invested in the Cove.
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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31:10
Frisky Business Palm Springs
Meet Sonny Von Cleveland , after spending most of his teen years in prison and coming in terms with what he wants to do with his life outside of prison.
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Episode 50
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42:49
Chill Bar Palm Springs
Meet Erick and Andrew Hernandez, two brothers with big dreams for Palm Springs entertainment industry. They are gearing up to open "Reforma", a ten thousand square feet of entertainment space in the heart of Palm Springs.
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Episode 49
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34:59
The Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation
A new non profit to the Coachella Valley /Palm Springs area providing aid for hunger programs,homeless programs and limited number of individual small emergency grants
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Episode 48
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