DESIREE R ASTORGA ODDS N ENDS

Letterman, Top 10, Little things you didn't know about Tim Tebow

2012-01-11T16:04:00.000-08:00

Had to share this, in case you missed this or hearing about, quite entertaining as Dave mostly is!
http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/video/?pid=S7u9UEHEvP6mw_yKsl26tq9BpheVN2Hz&vs=Top%20Ten&play=true

Back to basics In #LBC

2012-01-07T12:24:00.000-08:00

Stepped in on #Agenda Thursday
felt like I sidestepped into 1991
ASR, back to basics sans all the big snowboard booths.

One to two spaces max no super booths for the most part those were only maybe 4-6 but not outrageous.
Quite refreshing - spaces decorated with boards as well!
It was cool- no hype trying to get thru surf either or jammed walkways with Reef lurkers.

DMX in da house, Berrica reppin hard - congrats at Steve! Wow! It's it's own entity!

Home recouping with minimal sleep.

Best part seing closest friends & ones I hadn't seem in a bit!

STUNNED FANS, MEDIA AWES, FANS OUTRAGE, LA, QUESTIONS???

2012-01-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

STUNNED FANS

MEDIA AWES

FANS OUTRAGED

QUESTIONS?

WELL FIRST OFF, YES, I WAS SURPRISED AT THE OUTCOME OF DEAN SPANOS DECISION TO STAY COURSE WITH HC NORV TURNER AND GM AJ SMITH

MY MIND FLOODS WITH QUESTIONS

ALL DAY YESTERDAY AND AGAIN THIS MORNING.

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT PREP & RESEARCH DEAN SPANOS DID??

SO A FEW SENARIOS……………

LET'S JUST SAY, AND MOST LIKELY WELL NEVER KNOW, DEAN SPANOS OR A FEW COLLEAGUES DID TALK TO FISHER, COWER AND GRUDEN'S PEOPLE…….

LET'S SAY THE PRICE WAS TOO HIGH

AND/OR WHAT I TEND TO THINK A VERY IMPORTANT THOUGHT, THAT THEY WOULD NOT COME TO SAN DIEGO WITH AJ AT THE HELM.

AND IF YOU BELIEVE WHAT I DO, NO PASSIONATE FIERY COACH WOULD COME TO SAN DIEGO WITH AJ IN PLACE, NOT ANY I BELIEVE IN.

OK, AS YOU SEE MY THOUGHTS ARE ALL OVER THE BOARD

AS THE SAYING GOES

IF ITS NOT BROKEN DON'T FIX IT! ISN'T THE FLIP APPLICABLE??

AND IF YOU BELIEVE WHAT PLAYERS AND ANALYST STATE

THAT A TEAM TAKES ON THE PERSONALITY OF IT'S HEAD COACH

WOULDN'T YOU ARGUE THAT SOME CHANGE WAS WARRANTED?

ANOTHER THOUGHT………..LETS SAY THAT NORV WAS TO BE FIRED……

DON'T YOU THINK THAT THE LONG LIST OF CONTRACTS ON THE TABLE, MOSTLY OFFENSIVE PLAYERS WOULD HAVE BEEN A FACTOR?

DON'T YOU THINK THAT NORV WOULD HAVE RALLIED TO TAKE THESE PLAYERS?

CONTRACTS EXPIRING AFTER 2011 SEASON

TE RANDY MCMICHAEL

RB MIKE TOLBERT

C NICK HARDWICK

T JARED GAITHER

WR PATRICK CRAYTON

FB JACOB HESTER

WR VINCENT JACKSON

WR RICHARD GOODMAN

OL BRANDYN DOMBROWSKI

OL SCOTT MRUCZKOWSKI

OL TONY MOLL

TE KORY SPERRY

WR BRYAN WALTERS

LB NA'IL DIGGS

NT ANTONIO GARAY

SS STEVEN GREGORY

DT TOMMIE HARRIS

DB PAUL OLIVER

LS MIKE WINDT

ANOTHER PONDER……..OR PROOF IN REGARDS TO JUMPIN SHIP

LOOK AT THE LAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, EVERY TOM, DICK AND HARRY THAT WASN'T EVEN REGISTERED TO VOTE. VOTED FOR OBAMA OUT OF IGNORANCE OR DESPERATION OF WANTING CHANGE, BUT BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR ,LOOK AT WHAT OBAMA HAS DONE…………….

WERE YOU THAT OBLIVIOUS OR IN DIRE STRAITS TO THINK THAT HE WOULD DO WHAT HE SAID?

JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT

LA.......RUMORS HAVE BEEN DRIFTING ALL OVER FOR A FEW YEARS, MY DAD IS ACTUALLY FRIEND'S WITH THE DEVELOPER, HES BEEN TELLING ME FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS YOUR CHARGERS ARE GOING TO LA. RECENTLY I HEARD HINTS THAT REFLECTED THAT FROM RELIABLE SOURCES.

NOW THAT I'VE VOMITED MANY THOUGHTS TRAPPED IN MY HEAD, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT AN OWNER WOULD SAY, THAT WOULD BE THE INTERVIEW I'D LIKE, BUT IT WOULD NEED TO BE OFF THE RECORD. WHAT AN AMAZING PERSPECTIVE THAT WOULD BE!

I DO WANT TO GIVE BIG PROPS TO THE DARREN SMITH SHOW ON XX1090.

MARTY CASWELL THE PRODUCER (EXTRAORDINAIRE) WAS ABLE TO GET ALL THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GUESTS AND DARREN WOOED ME WITH HIS DIRECT QUESTIONS AND FANTASTIC INTERVIEWING. ALSO, PAUL RUDY AT KUSI PUT TOGETHER AN AMAZING PACKAGE ON THE CRAZY DAY IN SAN DIEGO.

IT ALL REMINDED ME OF THE FIRES, IT WAS A MEDIA HAY DAY!

It's Not What IF, It's What is..........

2011-12-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

LOOKIN AT THE TIE BREAKER SCENARIO

Last Monday, after the Chargers lost in Detroit,
I started looking at the record. Even more closely, wondering.....
How they could be out of it, even for a tie breaker?

I came up with a new and possible story line.

If Chargers beat Oakland
and Kansas City beat Denver
All 3 would be tied at 8-8
The division would be tied at 3-3
and in the conference
the Chargers would be be the winning team at 7-5,
while Broncos and Chiefs would be at 6-6........

HOWEVER, the NFL tie breaking rule is as such
per NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss

Which still doesn't make any sense to me. I wish I could call Roger Godell and ask, why.....?

Regardless....It is what it IS!!

One of the reporters at Charger Park yesterday asked Norv, if he agreed with the tie breaking method the NFL has. He replied, "he hadn't taking a lot of thought in it and best deal is obviously not to be in a tie breaker."

BREES CROWNED WITH NEW RECORD

2011-12-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS
TO
DREW BREES

Last night Drew Brees surpassed Dan Marino's single season passing record made in 1984. 5087 PASSING YARDS IN A SINGLE SEASON with one game left in the regular season!
Are you kidding!!!!

Ironically enough as, CHARGER fans looked on, it was broken by two former San Diego players.
The 9' TD pass to Darren Sproles, put Drew up on the Record books, Marino's record for 27 years from back in his 2nd year in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins.

The league has changed as you know it has become a quarterback driven league, but still.........5084 PASSING YARDS!!

This accomplishment, as spoken by Brees in post game locker room was a total Saints Victory, from the equipment managers, coaches, owners, O-line, D-line, all the receivers and backs, no one was left out.

A class FULL gratitude speech from a special player.

Congrats Drew!

screen shot from NBC sports, per AP & Reuters photographer Sean Gardner

Many Charger fans continually are bitter that these 2 players were left out not to mention Michael Turner, also on the field last night. I don't believe that Brees would have flourished as he has in New Orleans. There is something special that happened in that city after Katrina. I think of it as the Island of Misfit Toys: Payton, Brees, Shockey and the city came together with chips on their shoulders, all rejected for some reason or another, some special ingredients..........& lots of LOVE.

The love wasn't here in San Diego, it couldn't be.....and as the phrase speaks,
Wasn't meant to be........

As for Michael Turner, LT was in great form and would have continued had it not been for the release of Lorenzo Neal, look at the stats! Turner needed to be the #1 back, too!

Also on the note of Sproles, well, I'm right there with you! He is NOT an up the middle back as was illustrated in last year at SD..........Boy are his returns missed!!.............Sean Payton has used his strengths, I think an ingredient he has done with the entire team....

CONGRATS AGAIN TO THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS &
CAPTAIN.....DREW BREES

HOPE IN SAN DIEGO

2011-12-05T23:37:00.000-08:00

A WIN IS A WIN!!!

San Diego came out Charging on Monday Night Football!!

HOPE
HOPE
HOPE

Although it was a 3-8 struggling Jaguar team, stakes were HIGH, for both.
A dangereous Monday night platform;
new coach, new owner and job security on the line for everyone on and off the field,
the ingredients for a
A TRAP GAME.

The same was true on the other end of the field, but

Lightning Bolted & Jolted

Rivers had best performance 22-28, 294 yrds & 3 TD
Mathews 13 carries for 112 yds, 1 TD ( 2nd consecutive 100 plus yard game)
Floyd 4 for 108 yrds, 1TD,
Vincent Jackson, 4 for 72 yrds, 1 TD
Antonio Gates, 6 for 70 and
Vincent Brown, 1 for 22, 1TD
Eric Weddle with 4 tackles and a pick
and Takeo Spikes leading with 9 tackles and Donald Butler just behind with 8.

All and all a full 60 minutes of football.

But more importantly, they WON!
Its also CONTAGIOUS!
Hope is in the air!!
And if your a Charger fan, your sleeping a little better tonite along with a big smile.

I won't go in to any negative notes on the wins and the opponents, this team needs all and only the GOOD that will breed more positive and good.

ADVERSITY, SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME & MNF

2011-12-05T23:19:00.000-08:00

Charger Park 11/30/11
Went down with 3 adgenda's

The Desiree Show aired Live on Thursday, KKSM 1320 AM
However some technical issues with the entire podcast.
Below sound from Charger Park.

So much negativity, I wanted to bring solutions.
Light and excitement.

Spoke with
Shaun Phillips, OLB
Daryle Gamble, LB
Shareece Wright, CB
Paul Oliver, S
Jacob Hestor, FB
Randy McMichael, TE

1. Adversity.....
http://soundcloud.com/thedesireeshow/chargers-on-adversity

2. SEC Championship game & locker room wagers
With 3 Gators (Gamble, Oliver & McMichael) and one LSU alum, Jacob Hestor
had to address the event, as you know LSU won, but fun wagers at stake.
http://soundcloud.com/thedesireeshow/chargers-on-sec-championship

3. MNF
never gets old, the night lights and sole game
http://soundcloud.com/thedesireeshow/charger-players-on-mnf-the

Sad the wonderful interview with Brian Schaeffer,

owner of SPOT was not complete, I will pull what I can and throw all the follow info as well.

VINCENT BROWN AT CHARGER PARK 11/16/11

2011-11-29T23:39:00.000-08:00

The Jump BALL King!

Had the opportunity to interview

Charger Wide Receiver

VINCENT BROWN

Dynamite athlete

Amazing Musician

and a southern gentleman!

Nice treat & his passionate playing is sparking this team!!

Hope you enjoy!!

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/vincent-brown-chargers-11-16

THE DESIREE SHOW

KKSM 1320AM

FYI

Thinking I will start a new blog and site specifically geared to the show.

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING NOTE FROM CHARGER PARK

2011-11-28T14:30:00.000-08:00

THE DESIREE SHOW
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

Charger's Thanksgiving.
Special package in honor of Thanksgiving.

I had the opportunity to go down to Charger Park on Wednesday.
I Spoke to STEVEN GREGORY, ERIC WEDDLE, VINCENT JACKSON, NORV TURNER,
VINCENT BROWN AND EVEN PHILLIP RIVERS on the podium.
The entire press can be seen at CHARGERS.
http://www.chargers.com/media-vault/videos/Philip-Rivers/898065e2-b6d1-45e2-b1b8-fa5fa9a5699d

Hope you enjoy this note of gratitude & thanksgiving from Charger Park!
KKSM 1320 AMhttp://palomarcollegeradio.com/

If you didn't get to hear it live, here it is!

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/charger-park-thanksgiving-note

Hope special Holiday weekend!!

CHECK OUT JULIE BUEHLER

2011-11-05T16:36:00.000-07:00

Hyperspace has slowed a minute, so catch up in order.

First on the list

THE DESIREE SHOW

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

Podcasts!

My part time Co-Host for the LO-DOWN

LORENZO NEAL

Weekly seg covering the California NFL and then a quick look around the leaque.

RECENT GUESTS TO BE UPLOADED

JULIE BUEHLER

BRANDON AYENBODAJO

PETER GOLDSBERRY

MIKE CARNEY

MATT MILLER

DAVE DUNCAN

& MORE...............

1st up is an AMAZING Woman in Sports, on all facets!!

JULIE BUEHLER

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/julie-buehler-guest-on-the

Writer/Host "Colts Up Close"

I had the opportunity to have her on.

Her knowledge, love and passion for football, can't be missed with an eloguent delivery.

Along with a special insight on the Colts and hope for Charger fans.

You really want to check out her out

Colts.com

Heaps more pods coming,

Thanks!

BEEN ALL OVER DODGE, SORRY FOR THE NEGLECT

2011-10-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Life went from crazy busy to hyper space!!!!
Sorry for ignoring my blog, (which eats at me as I finally lay in bed at night).

My weeks have been filled 3-4 jobs a week, 13-22 hours days.

Again, No sympathy only GRATITUDE, its been all creative, I LOVE IT ALL!

MURALS
My 1st outside mural
My 1st Fresco
Finally done, due to my burst in to outer space, I was only able to paint 1 day a week, sometimes only 1/2 a day. Yesterday final coat of glaze, below pictures before I cleaned it up.
Clean pics coming soon.

I built up the pillars with Stucco and the tops with cement as well, also the tile around the window & scalloped top tier.

My 1st Stucco too!

THE DESIREE SHOW http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

Heaps on this front;

Lorenzo Neal twitter.com/lorenzoneal has graciously been co-hosting the show with me and now we have the "LO-DOWN"

which starts at 4:40, the last quarter of the show.

Show day has moved back to THURSDAYS, 4-5 pm.

And where looking to blow it up on a big station, so thats also happening!

Recent Guests ( podcast coming)

KEVIN ACEE

MIKE KARNEY

ANDREW PINNOCK

DAVE DUNCAN

PETER GOLDSBERRY

and of course my Co-host

LORENZO NEAL

KUSI & THE PPR

Back to Producing on the PPR and going out with Morning Crew

Mike Castulucci and Alex Gray, for the Alarm Clock Prep Rally

I'm not sure how they do it daily, 4 am wake up is a bit ruff, lol.

But FUN FUn FUN!!

I drive back round 12:30-1AM from station delirious but grateful!

I've been racking up 200 miles & 22 hours up on Fridays, so if you wonder... thats where I've gone.

And the crazy think is I cant sleep in:( oh well.

The rest of my week is photos and working up in Newport.

Be back soon!

Thanks and sorry for the saga- just thought important at least for me to let you know why I've been MIA.

LORENZO NEAL CO-HOST THE DESIREE SHOW 9/20/11

2011-09-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

Dynamite CO-HOST on The Desiree SHOW http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

16 YEAR NFL FULLBACK
4 x Pro Bowler
& Amazing Community Asset

LORENZO NEAL
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorenzo-Neal/159092770786346
Co-hosted the entire show with moi.

One hour of FOOTBALL!!
WOOT! WOOT!!

All California NFL teams,
All 1-1 after week 2

If you missed the show, here's the break down & podcast.

We started South with the Chargers
http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/the-desiree-show-w-lorenzo

Moved our way north to Oakland
http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/the-desiree-show-w-lorenzoneal

Then over to The 49ers
http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/the-desiree-show-w

Finishing up the show with some upsets and surprises in the Leaque.

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/the-desiree-show-lorenzo-neal

This hopefully is the start of something awesome!
Look forward to working with Lorenzo
on future shows and on a regular basis!

You can follow LoNeal on twitter at
http://twitter.com/#!/lorenzoneal

or myself
http://twitter.com/#!/desiree_astorga

DONT FORGET TO TUNE IN, HEAPS OF EXCITING GUESTS LINED UP!

Tuesdays at 4-5 PM PST
on KKSM 1320 AM
On Cox Digital Cable Chanel 957
Or on your mobile phone
http://www.ustream.tv/everywhere

or worldwide
http://www.palomar.edu/kksm/live.html

TUESDAY AUGUST 30TH SHOW

2011-08-30T23:18:00.000-07:00

Dynamite guest joined me today on

the Desiree SHOW

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

First new time & day; Tuesdays 4-5:00pm.

My first guest was

BILL WILLIAMSON

ESPN AFC WEST BLOGGER

He shared some of his amazing insight on the conference, predictions, inside information and opinions.

It was a great treat to have him on!

Football is BACK!! I actually played it thru his intro!

Should be an amazing season!

You can follow Bill daily even hourly on
ESPN.go.com/afcwest
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest
or on twitter
ESPN_AFCWEST
http://twitter.com/#!/espn_afcwest

The gentlemen has lots to report.

My second guest, was one of my favorite people,
PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDER
BUCKY LASEK

And soon watch for him on the racetracks or raleigh races- FOR REAL!!
He's already doing it, just a matter of time before we see him regularly on TV for races.
With his determination, loyalty and passion........its not too far off!!
Forgot to ask what his car number would be, darn! Wish him luck at the next Dew Tour!

Bucky was awesome!!

You can follow Bucky on
twitter
BuckyLasek
http://twitter.com/#!/buckylasek

or facebook
http://www.facebook.com/buckylasek

I'll post podcast of both interviews and a few I need to catch up on.
Life went into hyperspace, thanks for your patience!

HUGE THANKS AGAIN TO BOTH MY GUEST TODAY!

2nd ANNUAL BOARD RESCUE SHOW

2011-08-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

2nd Annual Board Rescue Skate Art Show Fundraiser
September 16, 2011
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Santa Cruz Boardroom skate shop
825 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Featuring Artists:
Steve Olson, Lance Mountain, Jason Adams, Steve Caballero, Justin Forbes, Lucas Musgrave, David Hackett, Duane Peters, Keith Meek, Kevin Walsh, Bryce Kanights, Mark Whiteley, Pat Ngoho, Cindy Whitehead, Desiree Ronald Astorga, Christen Cooper, Danny Sun, Erik Fieber, Chris Sprouls, Eli Atkins, David Swift, Chris Pastras, and Angela Stucky

2 COMMERCIALS THAT MAKE ME SMILE

2011-08-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

FOOTBALL is ON!! I'm so excited and its only the pre-season.
Oh well, I'm going with it!!

Just re ran across a Nike commercial that really gets me ampted, a brilliant piece of work!!

It got me thinking I need to blog about it, bring it back up
and then to throw in my new favorite for the season, this one makes me smile inside too!!!

Here's the first one.
David Fincher directs the life-long journey of pro football players LaDainian Tomlinson and Troy Polamalu as their destinies collide in an NFL football game.

http://youtu.be/jlXRengzZoc

The other is a new NFL commercial, with a GREAT message!!

Enjoy
http://youtu.be/Ajp-bPOhL2s

WOOT WOOT!!

Its good to be Back
BACK to Football!!

WEST COAST TO EAST COAST AND BACK AGAIN

2011-08-10T22:58:00.000-07:00

3 States in an hour tomorrow on
THE DESIREE SHOW
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447

We'll start of at 1:00 with
CHRIS PASTRAS
http://www.stereosoundagency.com/team/chris-pastras/
out in Portland for Dew Tour

Then at 1:20 to Kettering, OH
with one of my favorite artist, friend's and skateboarder
DON PENDLETON
http://elephont.com/

With the first Pre-season NFL game Seattle at San Diego,
at 1:40 we're in for a delight in having
LIZ MATHEWS
https://twitter.com/#!/Liz_Mathews
Seahawks Reporter and Producer of the The John Clayton Show on 710 ESPN Seattle.

You don't want to miss any of the show!
Tune in 1320 AM
or online
http://www.palomar.edu/kksm/live.html

BANGIN SHOW LINE UP

2011-08-03T23:07:00.000-07:00

Great cast of guests tomorrow on THE DESIREE SHOW
Free agents are poping up on new teams hourly, X-Games 17 in the books. Street Skaters are heading soon to Portland for Dew, Bowl Skaters are at Coastal Carnage during the ~~US OPEN~~ or more currently the Hurley Open and Vert skaters at Crossroads. Training camp in full force..injuries all over....we'll be hitting quite a few spots.

At 1:00
NEAL HENDRIX
Professional Skateboarder, TV Personality, Brand Manager of Woodward West and Photographer checks in from Huntington Beach.

At 1:15
PIERRE-LUC GAGNON
Professional Skateboarder, "the X-Life" co-star
X-Games 17 SILVER medalist, one of the best technical vert skates out there, pioneer with 16 medals during X under his belt. We''ll find out what he's up to and how it feels to podium so often.

At 1:30
DR SABY
Sports Therapist, Chiropractor, the all around healer!
He'll be sharing sum insight on all the NFL injuries and some of his secrets.

Its gonna be another dynamite list of guest who you don't want to miss.

Tune in at 1:00- 2:00 PM tomorrow
The Desiree SHOW
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Desiree-SHOW/101182779980447
KKSM 1320 AM
http://www.palomar.edu/kksm/live.html

JORDAN HOFFART MY IN STUDIO GUEST 7/21/11

2011-07-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

Last week, had the pleasure of not only having 3 amazing guests!
But
JORDAN HOFFART
joined me in studio!
It was FUN!!

He knew all of my guests as well, the world gets smaller
I LOVE IT!

Listen in if you missed the show last week, here's part one

PROFESSIONAL RIPPING SKATEBOARDER
JORDAN HOFFART
http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/the-desiree-show-7-21-11

Great interview- great person!!
How he got where he's at,
a little background on his new board graphic,
how he was connected to my other guest;

BRETT SWAIN, Green Bay Packer, WR, Super bowl Champ
and
STEVE CABALLERO, Legend Pro Skateboarder, Artist, Musician

And a lot more!!

Stay posted, more interviews from THE DESIREE SHOW coming soon!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSE PEREZ & VIC SO'OTO

2011-07-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Hard summer workouts pay off for CB & DE!

Jose Perez (Dolphin CB) & Brad Jones (Packer LB)

JOSE PEREZ
http://phinphanatic.com/2011/07/26/miami-dolphins-set-to-add-un-drafted-rookies/

The former Yankee, Oceanside High, Aztec and un drafted free agent joins a former team mate ROBERTO WALLACE and signs with the MIAMI DOLPHINS!

Also reported, former Carlsbad High, BYU alum, un drafted free agent is also signed with
GREEN BAY PACKERS

VIC SO'OTO
http://www.totalpackers.com/2011/07/25/packers-add-three-undrafted-free-agents/

Vic So'Oto (just signed Packer DE)stretching, Jarrett Bush, Packer CB (far left) Jose Perez, Newly signed Dolphin CB, (far right)

HUGE CONGRATS TO BOTH!!

LEE HACKSAW TO JOIN ME ON THE DESIREE SHOW

2011-07-25T13:54:00.000-07:00

Lee HACKSAW Hamilton
Legendary Talk Show Host
of Double X 1090

"SportsWatch"

http://www.xxsportsradio.com/pages/hacksaw09

just confirmed to join us on

THE DESIREE SHOW

Thursday at 1:30 PM PST

You don't want to miss this!

All his insight and direct opinions!

Stay tuned to see who my other 2 guest this week will be.

More EXCITEMENT!

a few hours ago I received this text

Today The NFLPA APPROVED terms to ratify a new labor deal.

"FOOTBALL IS BACK and thats GREAT NEWS," said Roger Goodell!

Woot!! Woot!! Its ON!!

FELT LIKE I WAS IN A MOVIE

2011-07-19T18:23:00.000-07:00

It's like I stepped on to the set of INVINSIBLE.

I should say a field......
minus the rain,
minus the cars lighting the field of dirt
and of course minus the older never "had beens"......except Vince.

While walking I stumbled on a group of NFL Players practicing up the street from my house at my local high school football field.

What I saw was a group of kids playing, the fun and smiles all over their faces, practicing, drills and even some mock scrimmages.

What I learned is they, we're all but one, 7th round players, or free agents.

That no attitude was brought to the field, only heart, love for the game and determination. Somehow the business side wasn't there......no agents...... only a group doing what they loved.

This group including players from several NFL teams, including Super Bowl Champs (Packers) Patriots, a Dolphin & even a Raider, not to forget, a handful of free agents.

How and why was this group collected........listening and researching I saw some connections.

Players were connected, via high schools, colleges, roommates as rookies but all with the commonality of wanting to play their dream game and prepare.

Made me smile inside every day I walked by, even the day I shot photos.

JULY 14TH SHOW ONCE AGAIN AMAZING GUESTS

2011-07-19T15:52:00.000-07:00

The Desiree Show on the 14th- loaded with amazing guests!

JIM TROTTER
Senior NFL Writer for Sports Illustrated shared some insightful and direct information about the lockout.

You can follow Jim on Twitter at
SI_JimTrotter
http://twitter.com/#!/Si_jimtrotter
or simply buy an issue of SI or go online to their site.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/writers/jim_trotter/archive/index.html

Followed by former Carlsbad High, BYU alum and current NFL free agent
VIC SO'OTO
Where he shared his view on the lockout, what he's doing to prep and his aspirations.

Again, I was refreshed by no twitter or web address. He has promised to keep me posted, so as soon as I find out I'll post.

Unfortunately our 3rd guest,
Legend & Professional Skateboarder, Musician and Artist;
STEVE CABALLERO, went skating and missed the show, he apologized at infinitum.....Salba and a backyard pool got him side tracked.

He'll be joining the show soon.

Interviews will be posted soon, in case you missed the show.

Hope you had a dynamite week!

Great Show coming this week....but you'll have to wait to hear who I have and what they have in common

MY GUEST ON 7-7 WERE OFF THE HOOK!

2011-07-10T16:17:00.000-07:00

The Desiree Show on Thursday was AWESOME ( if I don't say so myself)!

ALL DUE TO THE THREE PHENOMENAL GUESTS THAT JOINED ME!

ALL GRACIOUS, GRATEFUL, HUMBLE WITH A TRUCK LOAD
OR TWO OF INTEGRITY AND A HEAP OF DRIVE & DETERMINATION!

So first huge thanks to Lorenzo Neal, Jose Perez and Anthony Shetler for being guests and making the time to be on the show.

You can follow LORENZO NEAL
at
www.lorenzoneal.com
on twitter
https://twitter.com/LorenzoNeal

Also on the Lorenzo Neal Football Camp at
http://www.allamericansportscamps.com/index.php?topic=Camps&subtopic=Lorenzo%20Neal%20Camp%20-%20San%20Diego&col=3

JOSE PEREZ:
Follow where he's going, which NFL Team is lucky to get him? Hopefully we'll know next week!!
Ill be having his information soon, as it's actually refreshing he doesn't have a site or twitter account at present.

ANTHONY SHETLER
on twitter at
http://twitter.com/#!/anthonyshetler

on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/people/Anthony-Shetler/1060191133

or at
http://www.worldindustries.com/

Unfortunately......and this is a HUGE understatement!! Due to multiple technical issues, I can't supply you with the pod casts, so hope you tuned in and didn't miss it!

Once again, huge thanks to all 3 of my special guests!

3 AMAZING GUESTS ON THE DESIREE SHOW 7/7 KKSM 1320AM

2011-07-06T18:25:00.000-07:00

Tune in at 1pm on KKSM 1320 AM tomorrow & were going long! The Desiree Show is gonna be off the hook!! You don't wanna miss it!

3 AMAZING GUESTS!!!

1st - Pro Bowler LORENZO NEAL shares his keen insight on the NFL lockout & what he's doing in SD next week.

2nd - Former Yankee, Aztec, Oceanside HS & current NFL free agent JOSE PEREZ - what he's doing to prep during the lockout,

3rd - Professional Skateboarder & Amazing person ANTHONY SHETLER
- how he got to where he's at & what's coming up.

All 3 phenomenal athletes & leaders, hear how much they have in common!

THE DESIREE SHOW
Thursdays 1-2PM
Expanding to 12-3

On KKSM 1320 AM
Online
http://www.palomar.edu/KKSM/

Even iPhone app you can listen to all over country!

HAPPY 4th!

2011-07-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

Mellow fourth at this home!
BBQ'd sliders for lunch.
Made a strawberry cheesecake.
And headed for the pop in laws in vista
To do our normal festivities.

My day in short; a little weeding, watering, a walk, sun bathing/ relaxing also came into play, even some football throwing.
In hopes the lockout will be finalized. 111 days it's been and I'm just waiting for it to get under way!!

All in all quite uneventful, it was nice.

Happy Fourth!

AMAZING GUESTS ON THE DESIREE SHOW TODAY

2011-06-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

MANNY SANTIAGO & ADRIAN DEMAIN
Joined me today as my special guests as I honored
#GO SKATEBOARDING DAY
making it a week long celebration- it should or could be a yearly or daily one!

You can check out what these two gentlemen are up to on the links!

Check out Manny in some events and a new video or just follow him on twitter or his site
to see what he's up to.
http://www.mannyslaysall.com/
http://twitter.com/Mannyslaysall

Check out what ADRIAN has coming up as well,
Definately worth your time and good for your heart to go hear him play.
Here's a list of upcoming events or check
http://www.facebook.com/adriandemain

Jazz duet with Nena Anderson

- we play every Sunday 5-8pm at Flavor Del Mar, #322 1555 Camino Del Mar and occasionally US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, San Diego

Jazz duet and Hawaiian uke duet with Susanna Kurner
- no shows at this time, but occasionally at Urban Bar & Grill, 827 5th Ave, San Diego or Bar Pink, 3829 30th St, North Park

Jazz guitar duo with David Bandrowski - Vin de Syrah,
corner of 5th and E, downtown San Diego, last Friday of every month 6-8pm (tomorrow night!) & La Jolla Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino del Oro, Thursday June 30th and July 14th 6-8pm.

'60s country with Brawley (Nena Anderson also sings in the band) - no current shows, but will be at Bar Leucadian, 1542 N. Coast HWY 101, Leucadia

Solo ambient experimental called Exotica-Tronica, first Tuesday of the month at Bar Pink

'40s / '50s Hawaiian Music with the Cheap Leis - nothing current but we have been playing at Bar Pink

Pod casts coming this week!

MANNY SANTIAGO & ADRIAN DEMAIN JOIN ME ON THE DESIREE SHOW

2011-06-22T17:57:00.000-07:00

THE DESIREE SHOW.............SPORTS & ARTS
Thursday June 23rd
KKSM 1320 AM
1:00-2:00PM

I'll be joined by 2 amazing guests;

Professional Skateboarder who's taking the scene by storm, MANNY SANTIAGO.

Along with Legend Skater and amazing Musician ADRIAN DEMAIN.

Tune in...........things are gonna get nuts!

You can check out on 1320 am

or at listen live at

http://www.palomar.edu/KKSM/

IPhone app glitch being rectified & will be back this week.

6/15/2011 GETTING MY OWN SHOW ON KKSM 1320AM

2011-06-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

Exciting news, will have my own show on KKSM 1320 am.
The new venture starts next week- I'm slotted for Thursday afternoon.

My show will cover sports and the arts, exactly what I'm all about.

NFL players to Pro Skaters, BMX riders, Raleigh Racers and back to MLB players with senior writers who cover MLB, Chargers, NFL, Skateboarding to name a few- From ditches to fields to studios and homes.

Along with artists attached to sports, from Craig Stecyk to Ed Templeton, to Marvel Comics genius Mark Chiarella.

Please take a listen.

GO SKATEBOARDING DAY

2011-06-22T15:45:00.000-07:00

After a morning of work, headed out to enjoy the official "GO SKATEBOARDING DAY" 6/21/2011 (Another known common date: Summer Solstice but in Baltimore its Bucky Lasek Day!)

Everyday should be #goskateboardingday but with my schedule its tough to realistically make that happen.

Hit up Blockhead for my ideal session, backyard yard bowl style, jiving to the blues with the Brixton Crew, Dave B, the hubby and Joe "Peach" set in the gully with trees over growing---sick setting!

Nontheless, made it out to sk8! Been a slow couple of years with a lot of medical issues and an 18mm bulging disc for the past 5-6 years, but had a blast! Got some lines and grinds, the hubby grabbed this one of me.

Even Rocker & Maestro (aka; Slappy) came down to enjoy.

Hit up Bulltaco for lunch/dinner, a lobster & a scallop taco & chips.... to the casa and then headed over to Bucky's. Sesh en tow...when I arrived.......serious ripping going ons..........

Not sure what Hewitt or Tom ate before they arrived but they were on fire.....Motley Crew/ Dio/ metal madness playing compliments of Pandora

LORENZO NEAL CHARITY GOLF TODAY

2011-06-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Heading over to Pala Mesa Resort to shoot photos of Lorenzo Neal's Charity Golf Banquet.
Wish I was playing right now!
Should be an awesome day and evening all for great result!
Photos coming.....
Ciao

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/17830-LorenzoNealFallbrookPopWarnerCha/

IDLE HANDS IS AN IDLE MIND

2011-06-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

"Idle hands is an idle mind" words I was raised on, thanks dad!
Oh, and the other one "why be a nurse when you can be a doctor".

Today has been one of those mornings, all the phone calls lined up and has created a good buzz.

Shaun Phillips SD ASAS event friday I will be attending and shooting photos along with some stand ups with my camera person.
http://www.sdafterschoolallstars.org/index.html

Next friday, Lorenzo Neal's Charity Golf Tournament & Banquet. Will be honored to shoot photos for the Banquet.

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/17830-LorenzoNealFallbrookPopWarnerCha/

Both Great causes, go check out the links!!

With a lot more looming I can't share at the moment. Let's just say its all the optimism I needed.

BUCKY LASEK INTERVIEW MAY 19TH 2011 KKSM

2011-06-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

We were honored to have Bucky Lasek on The Starting Line Up on KKSM 1320 AM Thursday May 19th, 2011. Amazing skater, person and friend.

A mere two days before the Pro-tec Pool Party, actually during qualifiers. Truely thankful he made the time to come on the show. My apologies on the technical delay.

Hear how this year is different for Bucky and what else he has his hands on.

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/bucky-lasek-interview

HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PAINT MURALS AT DR RIBA'S HEALTH CLUB

2011-05-24T11:34:00.000-07:00

April and the first half of May was an exciting, fun and challenging feat that I'm grateful I had the opportunity to be apart of; From priming, painting to palate knife murals and boards.

It reminded me of the making of HUD home everyone helping at any and all capacities. Dynamite crew!!!

This clinic is extra special, its my sister's vision.
I feel so blessed to be apart of her dream come to life.
Check out
http://www.drribashealthclub.org/

Amazing Clinic for so much good!! Can you imagine being a kid and going to the Doctor - how exciting it would be to go!!

Here's a couple contacts of the murals and boards I painted, along with Gabriela Menendez art, my sister's right hand.

Front Door

Outside storage and work out area

painted by Gabriela

and inside, below

Dr Riba's Club House

painted by Gabriela

Hallway

Reception

Gabbie room

Fenway room

I painted Bleacher/ Pendants

Observation Room

I painted the 3d fish outside the door, Gabbie the sub

Richard erected the aquarium print

Snow room

this was all my baby,

3d and boards

Lil more detail

Surf Room, I painted the boards

Video of transformation coming soon!

Opening Ceremonies/ Ribbon Cutting was May 4th, sorry for my delay in posting.

ANNUAL BDAY DINNER DURING COMBI

2011-05-23T17:37:00.000-07:00

Annual Desiree b-day celebration just following Protec Pool Party with my bestest buddy Laura Martin of Cowtown Skateboards and Danny G! Its become a tradition I love! Especially after working and watching amazing skating! Masters were OFF the HOOK!!

Danny G

Oh yeah & my first B-day cheesecake candle of the year, count down begins!

Always amazing company, Laura is so awesome to drive down!!! She even brought me fresh peaches from her yard and a piece of peach pie. If your in Phoenix and haven't been to Cowtown Skateboards, You better go!! They've got an exciting event coming up in a few months, you don't want to miss it!!

ON AIR WITH PJ - FUN WORKING WITH HIM

2011-05-23T17:25:00.000-07:00

WORLD RENOWNED SKATEBOARDER BUCKY LASEK JOINS US TONITE ON KKSM1320 AM

2011-05-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

World renowned Skateboarder Bucky Lasek joins us tonite on the Starting Lineup on KKSM 1320 AM
at 6:15, Tune in and hear what Bucky's been up to and how this year is different coming into the Combi Contest

Vincent Brown Interview

2011-05-19T12:56:00.001-07:00

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/vincent-brown-interview-on

Jim Trotter Interview

2011-05-19T12:55:00.001-07:00

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/jim-trotter-interview

Shareece Wright Interview May 5th 2011

2011-05-19T12:21:00.000-07:00

http://soundcloud.com/desireeastorga/s-wright-kksm

SPECIAL CINCO DE MAYO SHOW TONITE ON KKSM 1320 AM

2011-05-05T13:26:00.000-07:00

DON'T MISS THE CHARGERS ROUND 3 DRAFTEE'S IN ADDITION TO MY FAVORITE PICKS!!
TONITE ON KKSM 1320 AM.
TROJAN, SHAREECE WRIGHT WILL BE JOINING US AT 6:15 AND AZTECS VINCENT BROWN AT 6:30.
GRAB A MARGARITA AND LISTEN IN
SHOW STARTS AT 6PM.

CHARGER DRAFT PICKS COMING ON THE SHOW THURSDAY

2011-05-02T16:33:00.000-07:00

REACHED OUT TO MY 2 FAVORITE PICKS IN THE 2011 DRAFT FOR SAN DIEGO.
BINGO.....SHAREECE WRIGHT , TROJAN CB AND VINCENT BROWN, AZTEC WR; THE TWO NEW CHARGERS WILL BE JOINING US ON THE STARTING LINEUP, KKSM 1320 AM AT 6:15 SHAREECE AND AT 6:30 VINCENT. DONT MISS THE SPECIAL CINCO DE MAIO SHOW ON THURSDAY STARTS AT 6PM.

Interview with Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Jim Trotter

2011-04-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

Had the opportunity to interview one of my favorite writer/reporter Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter.
Hear how Jim got to "living the dream" and his unique insight on current NFL issues.

http://www.yourlisten.com/channel/content/91398/audio