John Riley Project

John Riley Project


Latest Episodes

Butte, Nashville, Memphis, JRP0079
October 09, 2019

A whirlwind 2-week trip that included themes of civil rights, liberty and equality. A journey taking in the sweet sounds of country music, blues, jazz and rock ‘n roll. A personal tour that experienced the expanse of Big Sky Country and the narrow alle...

David Leland, Padres 2019 Wrap, JRP0078
October 05, 2019

Our favorite sports analyst, David Leland, joined me to break down the San Diego Padres 2019 season.  We discuss the manager vacancy and candidates we’d like to see get the gig.  Then we break down the entire roster, discuss player performance,

Big Stone Lodge Poway, JRP0077
September 15, 2019

The Big Stone Lodge is a big part of the history of Poway and is now about to be demolished to make way for Low Income Veteran’s Housing.  We explore the history of this building, the potential of making this area a park, veteran’s issues,

Gig Economy, 1 Year Anniversary JRP0076
September 11, 2019

The California state government has radically changed the rules of the gig economy.  Definitions of contractors and employees have changed, supposedly to offer benefits to the worker.  But really, who wins?

San Diego Housing, JRP0075
September 04, 2019

We explore the history of San Diego housing development over the course of the last 40 years and how we ended up in this housing crisis.  It was interesting to retrace our memories of development in the 70s, 80s and 90s as communities in Mira Mesa,

Chick-fil-A, Trump Free Speech JRP0074
August 30, 2019

Chick-fil-A had their grand opening in Poway and the city is buzzing.  People love CFA’s chicken.  Powegians have a new restaurant to enjoy.  There are smiling faces and neighbors meeting neighbors at the big event in town.

Secrets to Ordering Custom Car, JRP0073
August 30, 2019

Interested in ordering that custom car of your dreams?  We learn the hidden secrets and what happens behind the curtain when you place a custom car order with a dealership. Corvette enthusiast, Pete Neild, and San Diego’s favorite car guy,

SDSU Football Preview, Leland, JRP0072
August 28, 2019

David Leland joined me to break down the San Diego State Aztecs 2019 football season.  We take a close look at Rocky Long’s squad, go through the schedule and predict the outcome of each game.  We also highlight many of the

Poway School Bond Santee Flats JRP0071
August 25, 2019

A Half Billion Dollar Poway School Bond and Santee’s efforts to make Granny Flats easier and less expensive to build are the topics in episode #71 of the John Riley Project. What?  Another huge school bond in Poway?

San Diego Climate Change, JRP0070
August 22, 2019

In this podcast we look at three hot topics in San Diego County: San Diego Climate Change/Green Energy, Oceanside Housing and the San Diego County Republican Party. We start by examining the City of San Diego’s “Climate Change Demonstration Project”...