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The Indy

The Indy

By: The Santa Barbara Independent
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Welcome to Isla Vista is a six-episode, limited series, created by Christina McDermott, Mickey Flacks Journalism Fellow.

“The Indy” is the Santa Barbara Independent's podcast, with hosts Molly McAnany (Ep. 1 - 65), Alexandra Goldberg (Ep. 67 - 87) and Rebecca Fairweather (Ep. 88-93)

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Episodes
  • Welcome to Isla Vista Backyard Brunch Announcement

    Welcome to Isla Vista Backyard Brunch Announcement
    Apr 8 2026

    An April 18 you can eat delicious brunch food and support the journalism fellowship that made Welcome to Isla Vista possible! Gather at the historic Rancho La Patera and Stow House in Goleta from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM on April 18. Don't forget to buy your tickets online on the Indy's website.

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    1 min
  • Breaking Tunes: The Bad Neighbors

    Breaking Tunes: The Bad Neighbors
    Apr 7 2026

    Introducing Breaking Tunes. The Bad Neighbors visited the Independent's news room for a live concert - check out the recording from that concert! The Bad Neighbors are featured in Episode 6 of Welcome to Isla Vista.

    The Set List:

    Seasons (0:00)

    King of Nothing (4:33)

    Landlord (9:25)

    Overdose (12:37)
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    17 mins
  • Welcome to Isla Vista Episode 6: The Cliff's Edge

    Welcome to Isla Vista Episode 6: The Cliff's Edge
    Feb 12 2026

    Development has started again in I.V., as new housing laws make it easier to build. At the same time, property owners are cutting back parts of homes on Del Playa as the cliff erodes and parking is even more tightly impacted. Where is I.V. headed? And what are some ways we can make it a better place to live?

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    26 mins
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