REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett
REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett
Podcast Description
🎙️ REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett is your go-to podcast for real life, real estate, and real talk—all from the heart of Amador County and beyond!
Hosted by Kandi Thompson, a real estate broker, mom, wife, and proud woman of faith, and Garrett Gray, a retired U.S. Marine with a passion for people and property—this dynamic duo brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of personality.
New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss out on the laughs, the learning, and the local love from market updates, real life stories and local and national news. 👉 Like, follow, and share!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes including local real estate market updates, community events, and important social issues. Notable episodes discuss topics such as the impact of the Texas floods, the value of local education, and a comparison of real estate practices in Norway and California, reflecting a blend of local and global perspectives.
🎙️ REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett is your go-to podcast for real life, real estate, and real talk—all from the heart of Amador County and beyond!
Hosted by Kandi Thompson, a real estate broker, mom, wife, and proud woman of faith, and Garrett Gray, a retired U.S. Marine with a passion for people and property—this dynamic duo brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of personality.
New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss out on the laughs, the learning, and the local love from market updates, real life stories and local and national news. 👉 Like, follow, and share!
🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL: WHAT’S NEW AT ACUSD?
The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and on the newest episode of Getting to Know Amador County, we’re sitting down with ACUSD Superintendent Jared Critchfield to talk about what’s happening in our schools, what’s changing, and what our community should know.
But first, we start with Jared Critchfield the person, not just the Superintendent. We talk a little about the man behind the position and get to know the person helping lead our school district.
Then we get into the new school year, including:
📘 The adoption of a new math curriculum
🏫 A new principal, plus a couple of familiar faces who have officially stepped into their leadership roles
🔨 Campus improvements happening throughout the district
🏫 An update on the status of school consolidation
🗳️ The upcoming school board election
👏 Some very well-deserved recognition for a couple of longtime ACUSD employees
One thing that really stood out in our conversation was the lack of major staffing changes this year, and we see that as a positive way to begin the school year. We don’t want to be a district constantly dealing with turnover. We want to retain the great teachers, administrators and staff who know our kids, know our community and are committed to our schools.
We are always grateful for Superintendent Critchfield’s willingness to sit down with us, answer questions and openly share what is happening within ACUSD. These conversations are exactly why we created Getting to Know Amador County.
🎥 WATCH THE NEW EPISODE HERE:
https://youtube.com/@realtalk-kg
Getting to Know Amador County is part of what we do through Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett. We want to bring you conversations with the people, organizations and leaders who are helping shape our community, while giving YOU a place to join the conversation.
👇 Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments. What are you excited about this school year? What would you like to see ACUSD focus on?
And while you’re there, make sure you LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW so you don’t miss what’s coming next!
🎙️ And stay tuned…we have some EXCITING NEWS about our NEW STUDIO coming soon! 👀🎥
Local people. Local issues. Real conversations.
THIS IS REAL TALK. 🎙️
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