Real Talk with Jack Tracy
By: Jack Tracy
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Music, Interviews, Government
From Hermosa Beach, California Ukulele player, Jack Tracy has a 'Real Talk' with notable musicians, artists, business leaders and residents of the South Bay beach cities.
Episodes
Black American Bait & Switch / Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 10, 2026In this episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy, I will examine a novel theory of my own creation. I am convinced that while Black America continues to revere the image and the thought of Martin Luther King Jr., his true person and teaching has been gutted and deceptively replaced with the divisive philosophy of the Socialist/Communist, W.E.B. DuBois.
I assert that following the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, three competing philosophies emerged among Black leaders. Booker T Washington emphasized Christian character, economic self-sufficiency, and vocational education. Martin Luther King Jr. appealed to America's Christian conscience t...
Duration: 00:12:13South Bay Civil Debate * Lawrence Chaves
Nov 26, 2025In this Real Talk with Jack Tracy episode, we are starting a new series called, South Bay Civil Debate. Conservative musician Jack Tracy sits down for the first time with Progressive Hollywood influencer Lawrence Chaves for a calm, honest, and respectful debate. From Donald Trump to transgenderism, from health care to religion, from men in women's sports to terrorism and immigration, we will search for common ground and avoid shouting at one another over our differences of opinion.
We expect that this South Bay Civil Debate will be a platform demonstrating that Americans can debate and d...
Mrs. Nellie Hartsoe - Twelve Miracles and a Glimpse of Heaven
Nov 01, 2025In this episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy, Jack interviews his long lost childhood mentor, Mrs. Nellie K. Hartsoe. Now living in her home state of South Carolina, Mrs. Hartsoe was the leader and choir director of the church youth group - Protestant Youth Of The Chapel - in Erlangen, Germany many years ago. Before retirement she was an English teacher, motivational speaker and author of Twelve Miracles Including a Glimpse of Heaven. Now 90 years old, Mrs. Hartsoe shares her astonishing true story of faith in Jesus Christ through crushing circumstances: at age 18 surviving a deadly car crash...
Duration: 00:40:07Kenneth Cooper Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist on Affirmative Action & The Supreme Court
Feb 06, 2024Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy.
I'm happy to be podcasting from beautiful South Bay California and looking out of my office window I see sheets of rain, I mean, liquid sunshine, falling all over Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. But, as we know, It Never Rains in Southern California! So I am certain the real Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.
Ok. Well since our last show we have shifted directions slightly form music and today our topic is:
Affirmative Action Ba...
Guitarist and Singer, Nate LaPointe
Mar 02, 2021Joining me on the program today is Nate LaPointe, the tremendously talented, lead singer and lead guitarist of Cubensis, the popular Grateful Dead tribute band, or as Nate insists, Grateful Dead experience because there is no mimicking here. These guys are the real deal. Now, that band includes, Craig Marshall, guitar, Brad Rhodes and Ed Fletcher on drums, Larry Ryan bass, and Tom Ryan on keys.
Nate grew up learning backstage from some of the best musicians can play about any style of music – and his degree in Jazz guitar lead him to music popularity in rock, pop...
Duration: 00:27:00Guitarist, Mitch Perry
Nov 10, 2020It is Election Day and and getting my vote for joining me on the program is the legendary Rock guitarist, Mitch Perry. Mitch has a lot to say about his new album Music Box and his Band, MPG (Mitch Perry Group).
Featuring new classic rock songs like, Valentine, Believe, and seven others, the album is powered by a collection of great artists including vocalist Keith England, bassist Dan McNay, drummer Tal Bergman, keyboardist Dave Shultz, with Shelly Bonet and Kara Turner also on vocals.
The album is Music Box...
Guitarist and Singer, Zeal Levin #2
Oct 09, 2020Today I am happy to say that the Funkmaster of Hermosa Beach and my good friend, Zeal Levin is back with us for a second time and with some news about the new CD he is near to completing called, ‘Burrito Boogie.’
Zeal leads the cool band, Triple Bueno, doing original funk, Reggae, rock, hip-hop, pop as well as covers. They describe themselves as being “about love, respecting the earth and equality for all. A collective of passionate and talented musicians who love shaping a performance that pays tribute to the legends that have come before. Never playing...
Duration: 00:20:29Band Leader, Chrissy Ras
Aug 18, 2020Today I am happy for you to get to know the remarkable, Chrissy Ras, singer, drummer and leader of the award - winning band, Pulp Vixen: a Female Fueled, high energy dance band. They specialize in Top 40 dance music , latin, hip-hop and rock, too. And if you like country, they can also deliver music from Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band. Chrissy and her bands have been featured several times at Fiesta Hermosa but, things have now changed and live performances are hard to produce. Chrissy will tell us how her band is determined to keep working despite th...
Duration: 00:28:36Folk/Rock Duo, Andy & Renee / Part 2
Aug 08, 2020Today I am coming back for PART 2 of my conversation with the remarkable duo, Andy Hill and Renee Safier, better known around the South Bay as, Andy & Renee. In this episode we will find out about Patrick and his crucial role in the group and more about the others who support their music. If you enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, then you will love the music that Andy & Renee create along with their band Hard Rain. www.Andy&renee.com
Folk/Rock Duo, Andy & Renee Part 1
Aug 01, 2020Today I am excited to have you listen to PART 1 of my conversation with the remarkable duo, Andy Hill and Renee Safier, better known around the South Bay as, Andy & Renee.
If you enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, then you will love the music that Andy & Renee create along with their band Hard Rain. Their unique sound has delighted audiences large and small all over the world. www.andyandrenee.com
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Duration: 00:25:24Guitarist and Singer, Barclay Roach
Jul 18, 2020Today I have with me on the show another of the very favorite sons of Hermosa Beach, Guitarist and singer, Barclay Roach. Now to say that Barclay is a fixture in the music life of this city would be a big understatement…in fact, it would be very hard to name a venue where Barclay Roach is not known. He is the creator and leader of the South Bay Jam – the house band at the popular Standing Room where top musicians from around the South Bay join him weekly to produce some of the best Rock music around.
Suppor... Duration: 00:23:18Singer, Olivia Pucci
Jul 03, 2020From the first note, the voice of Olivia Pucci draws you away. A resident of Redondo beach, her stylish music, work and popularity have made her a featured artist in many five star venues from Palos Verdes to Beverly Hills. Olivia discusses the adjustments she is making since the pandemic as a Mom. and her new role as a Bose Professional Artist in the Live Home Concert Series. www.Oliviapucci.com, www.Facebook.com/Oliviapuccimusic.
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Duration: 00:17:39Guitarist, BJ Arnold
Jun 19, 2020BJ Arnold is a favorite guitarist and singer for many people in the Beach Cities especially in Manhattan Beach where he has been a featured performer at the Downstairs Bar for several years. Other of his venues include, OB's Pub & Grill, Hermosa Brewing Company, and The Deck. Recently moved into Hermosa Beach, BJ speaks about new plans for his music in the post pandemic and our first steps toward a collaboration.
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Duration: 00:16:41Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa
Jun 05, 2020...And today I am really happy to talk to the entirely soulful Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa. Kevin is recognized in every corner of Hermosa Beach and around the South Bay for his exceptional music and his other many professional contributions to the beauty and harmony of this tight-knit community....
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Duration: 00:25:05Guitarist, Adam James Lawson
May 29, 2020Guitarist and singer Adam James Lawson leads the Lucky Ones Band in Hermosa Beach. Prior to the pandemic, The Lucky Ones are featured at Tower 12 on Pier Plaza. Adam discusses his new music and a new approach to performing in Hermosa Beach. Find his music at: www.Theluckyonesband.com and on Facebook @TheLuckyOnesBand
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Duration: 00:19:42Guitarist, TJ Brinjak
May 21, 2020From his home studio in Hermosa Beach, guitarist and music educator, TJ Brinjak discusses his new online teaching practices in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Discover his music at: https://www.facebook.com/tj.brinjak
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Duration: 00:20:43Guitarist, Zeal Levin.
May 15, 2020Popular musician Zeal Levin discusses his approach to performing in Hermosa Beach in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Find his music at: www.Zeallevin.com and www.Triplebueno.com
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Duration: 00:24:00