Vintage Laguna Locals
Tommy J resident longboarder has interesting conversations with Vintage Laguna Locals to chronicle and document stories of the heritage of Laguna Village.
Lucetta Kallis, Author of "Don't Die Yet: Diet" share's Laguna stories back to 1915 6Nov26
This is a podcast of the “Vintage Laguna Locals” KXFM104.7's broadcast interview with Lucetta Kallis!
Lucetta speaks about her book: "Don't Die Yet: Diet, Lose 14 pounds in 14 days" and Laguna history dating back to 1915, while spinning some of her favorite tunes. Tales of her Hollywood lifestyle with her Emmy winning television producer husband, Stan Kallis, and roles in TV shows, before the birth of her 5 daughters, are quite entertaining!
Sir Jeff runs in front of speeding trucks to rescue two kittens on the hwy! Henton Updates 1Nov26
Sir Jeff of Haynes runs in front of speeding trucks to rescue two kitties left on the hwy! The lucky felines were bathed for fleas and taken for medical exams. They have joined the happy family menagerie at the Rusty Dog Ranch!
Henton "Fowl 'o Ween" Update for "Flock-tober" 25th, 2026 !!!
Henton "Fowl 'o Ween" Update for "Flock-tober" 25th, 2026 has spooktacular news! The new foster dog gave birth to six Corgi mix pupies at the Rusty Dog Ranch and are happily feeding with mama!
Michelle destroyed the menacing 10' tall ragweed monster and rescued Sir Jeff, who can breath easier since she vanquished his foe! And Constable Officer Dan's security alert watchful eye has kept the chicken town of Henton safe again this week!
Feral Chicks Rescued at Henton & Chicken Eye Physiology Explained 18Oct26
The mystery of the feral egg laying and hatching and the exausting rescue of mom and 5 little ones is just one of the tales told in today's Henton Update! Amazing Chicken Eye Physiology is explained in complete detail.
Henton Staff Procures Hens & Coups for New Roosters at the Rusty Dog Ranch! 11Oct26
Despite Michelle and Jeff's efforts to make the two new Marshal and Outlaw roosters feel at home, the feathered folk at Henton decided to create their own comfortable arrangements. This episode features a whole new song about the "Feline Food Delivery Service"... !
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Keith Lee Guitar Performance on KXFM104.7 11Oct26
Whether working through the details of a design, catching a wave, skiing a mountain, exploring a new destination, hiking a favorite trail, or sitting down with his Martin and a favorite song, Keith Lee brings the same appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, adventure, and the joy of doing something he loves. He can be reached at [email protected]
TWO NEW ROOSTERS ADOPTED BY MICHELLE & JEFF HENTON UPDATE 4Oct26
Michelle and Jeff Haynes adopt two roosters for the Rusty Dog Ranch that were hatched by school children! Abigailblue collaborates with Michelle to create the new instrumental, "Bois d'Arc Break"!
Chris Mauro Shares SHACC Stories on “Vintage Laguna Locals” 2Oct26
Chris Mauro has been a leading voice in global surf culture for more than four decades, with over 30 years dedicated to documenting its people, places, and stories. A former competitor and board shaper, he spent a decade at Surfer Magazine, ultimately serving as editor in chief. His career has spanned print, film, television, and digital media, where he profiled many of the sport’s most influential figures and later directed editorial efforts across a range of adventure and lifestyle publications. He has also produced national campaigns for major global brands. Today, through his People Who Surf podcast and his work wi...
Henton Update News: The Rusty Dog Ranch Team Assembles Gazebo! 27Sep26
This episode of the Henton Update on KXFM 104.7 "Laguna Tropical Surf" shares the building and completion of a large gazebo containing thousands of parts from bolts, nuts and washers to 10 foot posts with roofing to cover a 20 x 20 foot concrete slab! The final step is to firmly anchor the entire project to withstand the winds of "Tornado Alley"!!!
Michelle and Jeff Haynes dodge lightning strikes in this week's "Henton Updates" 20Sep26
After months of prairie drought conditions, Michelle and Jeff rejoice in last night's vast quantities of rainfall while dodging lighning strikes at the Rusty Dog Ranch!
Mike Beanan, the Laguna Beach MPA & the Bluebelt Coalition 20Sep26
Mike Beanan details the Bluebelt Coalition petition before the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to extend the CA Marine Protected Area to all of Laguna Beach's coastline. Mike reports on the success of Laguna's MPA, in place since 2012, of revitalizing the fish population and the balance that has been established between the sea urchins, their predators and the health of the entire ecosystem. The success of the MPA has lead to more varieties of big fish being available to comeercial and recreational fishermen outside of the protected area. The petition can be located at LagunaBluebelt.org.
Kathy Sheets Southern CA Outrigger Racing Association 20Sep26
Kathy Sheets is the President of SCORA and illuminates the world of 6 person outrigger canoe racing for our KXFM 104.7 radio audience in conversation with "Laguna Tropical Surf" host Tommy J!
Kathy describes wahine paddling 18 miles in hurricane conditions off the Kona coast and then the grueling 26 miles from Newport Beach to Catalina and the return paddle voyage from Avalon to Backbay Newport! The camraderie and respect between racing communities is a highlight of Kathy's presentation!
Michelle and Jeff Report "Dangerous Heat Wave At The Rusty Dog Ranch" Henton Update 13Sep26
Michelle and Jeff Haynes "Report Dangerous Heat Wave At The Rusty Dog Ranch" in their Henton Update! It was so hot and relentless that Constable Rex the Rooster succumbed and crossed the Rainbow Bridge to watch from above as a rooster guide from the other side. The entire chicken town held a Hen-morial in his honor.
Craig Skelly & Ben Wagner of Little Kahuna on "Laguna Tropical Surf" 6Sep26
Craig Skelly & Ben Wagner of Little Kahuna talk story about adding Ben's Hawaiian lap steel guitar to the tiki and surf music mix and spin some tunes on "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Tommy J, Sunday, 6Sep26 !
Jeff & Michelle report on the latest NestFlix horror movies and security in their Henton Update 6Sep26r
Jeff & Michelle report on the latest NestFlix horror movies and security in their Henton Update on the "Laguna Tropical Surf" show, Sunday, 6Sep26!
Katrina Foley "Getting to Know Your Supervisor" on “Vintage Laguna Locals” 4Sept26
Listen to Katrina Foley on the “Vintage Laguna Locals” radio show: "Get To Know Your OC Supervisor" on Friday, Sept 4th, Noon to 1pm.
Katrina spins some tunes and talks story about her life and accomplishments as the OC-5th District Supervisor as co-host with Tommy J on Laguna Beach KXFM 104.7.
We are also streaming worldwide on KXFMRadio.org/shows/Vintage-Laguna-Locals/
Trouble at the Rusty Dog Ranch with HOA! Henton Updates 30Aug26
Listen to this week's Henton Updates to hear about the trouble at the Rusty Dog Ranch with the HOA
(Hens Oversight Authority). 13 year old Dolly Parton sings her "Puppy Love" and we learm about her generous contributions to Dog Rescue Organizations, similar to the Foster Program run by Michelle and Jeff at RDR!
Dave Min "Get To Know Your Congressman" KXFM 104.7 August 28th, 2026
Representative Dave Min, of California's 47th District, spins some of his favorite tunes and talks story on KXFM 104.7's “Vintage Laguna Locals” show with Tommy J.
From his small kid days through his schools and degrees, Dave shares some of his life experiences and music choices with our Public Radio listeners on "Get To Know Your Congressman", streaming at KXFMRadio.org!!!
Possum Egg Snatching on Possum Trot Hollow Henton Update 9Aug26
Michelle and Jeff Haynes regale us with stories from their prairie home on the Rusty Dog Ranch in NE Texas wheere the perimeter of the chicken town of Henton is kept safe by Rex the Rooster and his nephew Deputy Dan!
Noel Lashley - Local Surfer/Artist/Teacher/Laguna Art Supply Proprietor 7Aug26
Noel Lashley co-hosts "Vintage Laguna Locals" with Tommy J on KX FM 104.7 and KXFMRadio.org, telling tales and spinning tunes. Local Surfer/Artist/Teacher/Laguna Art Supply Proprietor, Noel talks story about his early days in Laguna Beach and the influence his Mom and Dad, Sandy and Jim Lashley, had on his life and carrer!
Henton Update "Mystery of the Disappearing Foster Dog & the Puddle of Feathers!" 2Aug26
Michelle and Jeff Haynes take us on more Rusty Dog Ranch adventures with a spiders point of view of her web in their hair, including Henton Update's "Mystery of the Disappearing Foster Dog & the Puddle of Feathers!", with new tunes from the AbigailBlue Production Team!
A Hawaiian History Moment "Richard Henry Dana & the Kanaka" with Buck Mickelsen 2Aug26
KX FM's Laguna Tropical Surf's Tommy J has a conversation with Buck Mickelsen of Maui's Mana'o Radio's "Hawaiian History Moment" discussing Richard Henry Dana's description of the kanaka he met during Two Years Before the Mast voyages. Ki ho alu backtrack by Keola Beamer.
Bernard Yin Introduces Par Avion's New Release "Nazar'e" 2Aug26
Bernard Yin introduces Par Avion's new surf tune release rom "Good Trips Only" titled: Nazaré ...
"This comes from our 5 song EP release. This track features Dusty Watson, Rebecca Ramirez, and mymself", on KXFM 104.7' "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Tommy J, ! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Michelle & Jeff Haynes' Rusty Dog Ranch Henton Update 26Jul26
The chickens of Henton continue to produce eggs for the Whitewright Food Bank, even in the sweltering Texas heat real feel of 114°!!! Shaded water filled man made ponds keep everyone's feet cool.
Toulouse Engelhardt "MUSIC FROM THE MARTIAN GRAS" 26Jul26
ALOHA! 5pm Sunday, July 26th, Toulouse Engelhardt premiered his new album, "MUSIC FROM THE MARTIAN GRAS" on KX FM 104.7's "Laguna Tropical Surf Show". Toulouse is the legendary "Segovia of the Surf"! Toulouse wil talk story and spin his brand new tunes with Tommy J! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Unknown K9 Visitor to the Chicken Town of Henton! 19Jul26
Rex the Rooster, Security Chief at the Chicken Town of Henton, got his feathers ruffled by an intruder German Shepperd. Meanwhile, Rex had to defend the hens from a giant jug of water!
Tune in to this episode of "Adventures at the Rusty Dog Ranch", AKA "Henton Updates" with Michelle and Jeff Haynes!
Henton Update and Rex Report 12Jul26
In this Henton Update Michelle and Jeff successfully thin out the herd of fur babies by sending 9 puppies to be adopted! The Rusty Dog ranch continues to foster the new set of puppies while Deputy Dan focuses on security duties at the chicken town of Henton under the wing of Rex the Rooster!
Debbie Friedman reads "Mermaids" from her book "Guarded" 5July26
Debbie Friedman reads "Mermaids" from her book "GUARDED, Women, Water and Saving Lives", on Sunday, July 5th 2026 on Laguna Tropical Surf with Tommy J on KX FM 104.7 and streaming at KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/
Michelle & Jeff Haynes Henton Update for 5Jul26
Michelle & Jeff Haynes call Tommy J with the chicken town's "Henton Update" for 5Jul26 on KXFM's Laguna Tropical Surf!
Spence & Mary Hurlbut Spin Tunes and TalkStory 3Jul26
From Noon to one on Friday, July 3rd, Mary and Spence Hurlbut shared some of their favorite tunes and told Laguna stories from their experiences as lifelong Art Colony residents and "waterpeolple" on KX FM 104.7 Vintage Laguna Locals with Tommy J.
Henton Update and Rex Report 28Jun26
The Henton Update for Sunday, June 28, 2026, includes the news that the Rusty Dog Ranch has taken in 26 K-9's!!!
Michelle and Jeff actually have 26 dogs there right now!! Six of their own, the nine pitty puppies to be adopted, a moma dog and her six puppies, and they are also dog sitting for two friends who each brought two dogs each.
Good thing RDR has 20 acres!
Henton Update for Fathers' Day Solstice Celebration! 21Jun26
This is the first live phone interview "Henton Update" on the phone at the new KXFM studios!
Heartfelt Fathers' Day wishes and first day of summer celebration are recorded on this podcast!
Henton Update World Cup Games 14 June 2026
Hens and Roosters of the chicken town of Henton have the opprtunity to win the big prize of the year with plenty of leftovers!
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Henton Update 7Jun26 "Laguna Tropical Surf" !
Michelle and Jeff Haynes' "Henton Update" from their Rusty Dog Ranch in northeast Texas regales us with tales of tails of roosters, chickens, chicks, felines, puppies, Guinea fowl, and even a rat snake in the coup!
Brandy Faber Brooks Street History "Laguna Tropical Surf" 7Jun26
This is a podcast of Sunday, June 7, at 5pm, local surfing legend Brandy Faber discussing the Waiting Window for the 59th Brooks Street Surfing Classic on KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/
Mark Orgill Laguna Beach Mayor on “KX FM 104.7” 5Jun26
Friday, June 5th, Noon to 1pm, Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill spins some tunes and talks story on KX FM 104.7's first Friday of the month "Vintage Laguna Locals" with host Tommy J.
This podcast streams worldwide at KXFMRadio.org/shows/Vintage-Laguna- Locals/
Michelle & Jeff Haynes' Mothers' Day Henton Update 10May26
All the Chicken, Puppy and Kitten critters at the Rusty Dog Ranch join Michelle and Jeff Haynes in wishing everyone "Happy Mothers' Day" with stories and songs on KXFM 104.7's "Laguna Tropical Surf Show" with Tommy J!
"FLY!" Surfer Legend Read by Tommy J
SURFER Magazine story of legendary surfer and boardmaker “FLY”Jean-Pierre Van Swae is read by Tommy J on Laguna Tropical Surf. Music "Prairie Pack Walk" by Michelle Haynes Production Team AbilgailBlue.
Tom Osborne Climate Walk 3 April 26
Tom Osborne invites everyone to the "CITIZEN'S CLIMATE LOBBY (CCL) CLIMATE WALK ON Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 10am. The 2.5 mile hike starts and ends at Main Beach. "In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a Climate Walk in Laguna Beach to raise public awareness of our changing climate and solutions for a healthier future! Contact:
citizensclimatelobby.org