Episode 34 – “I’m Walkin’ Here! I’m Walkin’!”

April 19, 2010
Colleen Cole, Annie Seawright and 2nd grader, Piper join the Dolphincast this week to promote the annual Richstone Walk-a-thon on Apr. 24! richstonewalk.org Will Hermosa Beach dominate the other beach cities like they did last year? Tune in to find out how you can help make that happen! Plus we relive some Hermosa Beach history and discuss some volleyball tournament action with Annie! It’s another fun time on the Dolphincast! HVS Dolphincast ep34 Apr.19.2010

Episode 33 – “Jonathan Roberts from Dancing With The Stars Returns!”

April 3, 2010

**A MUST-HEAR EPISODE!** Jonathan Roberts, one of the long time professional dancers on Dancing With The Stars, and Hermosa Beach resident, returns to the Dolphincast for an exclusive in-depth analysis of the new DWTS Season 10 premiere! Find out who his picks are to win and who will get eliminated first! We also talk about the backstage drama you DON’T hear about anywhere else but on the Dolphincast! Jonathan also chimes in on the new Hermosa JR. HIGH Ballroom Dance Team and why it is such a big thing for Hermosa kids! Whether your a DTWS fan or not, this is a not-to-be missed episode! Listen now and don’t forget to vote for his wife Anna Trebunskaya & Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek (800)868-3406!  HVS Dolphincast ep33 Apr.2.2010


Episode 32 – “And The Winner is…”

March 9, 2010

Our PTO co-presidents, Ilene Levin and Nancy Valvo, return to join Mr. Shima this week on the show to talk about all the exciting PTO goings-on! They also discuss their new reality TV show entitled “Who Wants to Be a PTO President” Plus we also get into Academy Awards picks, father-daughter dances, Ilene tells who on AI makes her swoon AND she makes a big personal Dolphincast-exclusive announcement, and Mr. Shima reveals more details about the new Hermosa JR. HIGH Ballroom Dance Team! It’s a packed episode, full of goodies! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep32 Mar.8.2010


Episode 31 – “Valley’s Secret Society”

March 1, 2010
Mr. Shima welcomes Sandi Tsosie on the show for the first time and she brings along two Valley Student Council reps, Abbie and Katherine! They reveal what this growing exclusive group of students do around the school, how they get elected, plus all behind-the-scenes secrets of what REALLY happens at Valley middle school. The girls discuss what changes the student body demands! Plus, we also talk about the new Jr. High Ballroom Dance Team, what makes a GOOD DJ, how to make kids run out of a dance, MCSH vs RHS, and…Farmer’s Market hoodlums? Don’t miss this very entertaining episode! HVS Dolphincast ep31 Mar.1.2010

Episode 30 – “SweetHEARTS”

February 21, 2010
The Dolphincast turns 30 this week and Studio 17 welcomes back Jenn Auville and, for the first time, Gloria Vialpando to the show! Jenn and Gloria bring the official word from the HBEF on some awesome upcoming events, particularly the biggest event of the year: Hearts of Hermosa! They will unveil some of the hottest items up for auction at HOH this year that you’ll WANT to bid on! We also discuss Valentine’s Day expectations, Super Bowl commercials, 3-hour tours, and one of the guests admits their hardcore AI addiction… It’s another rockin’ time on the Dolphincast! Listen now! HVS Dolphincast ep30 Feb.22.2010

Episode 29 – “The Divas Who Are Digital”

February 7, 2010

Our Technology Director Teri Tsosie joins Mr. Shima in Studio 17 this week and brings along a trio of girls from the Valley Digital Divas!! Rachel, Britta, and Skyler reveal what amazing things these tech savvy students are doing at our schools! In addition we discuss American Idol vs. STYCD, Disney Animation, Avatar queasiness, and the girls unveil how they fool Facebook to gain access! Shenanigans abound but the only way you’ll hear them is if you listen now!  HVS Dolphincast Feb.8.2010


Episode 28 – “Rainy Day People”

January 25, 2010

Miss Gluck returns to the show with Mr. Shima this week with a super short but packed episode! In addition to a sneak peek at some important things all parents need to know, Miss gluck reveals her new year’s resolutions, we reminisce childhood rainy days, and reveal what kind of magazines a principal reads! Plus, education with…vomit? Ew! Bring some sunshine into your day and listen now! HVS Dolphincast ep28 Jan.25.2010


Episode 27 – “Roll Out The Barrels”

January 18, 2010

The Dolphincast returns in 2010 with some guests that will educate as well as entertain! Elizabeth Riley from Grades Of Green joins Mr. Shima and brings along two representatives from Hermosa Valley’s Super Earth Savers Club, 4th grader Kyra Dates and 8th grader Gabrielle Wolf. In addition to discussing all the exciting things they are doing for the community we talk about Avatar, 4th grade superiority, World of Warcraft, and the hot spot for pooping & peeing in Hermosa (if you’re a dog). It’s another fun time on the Dolphincast!!! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep27 Jan.19.2010


Episode 26 – “Jonathan Roberts from DWTS”

December 14, 2009

A big present for our listeners just in time for the holidays: Our first in-depth celebrity interview on the Dolphincast!!! JONATHAN ROBERTS, one of the professional dancers from TV’s DANCING WITH THE STARS comes on this ‘double-wide’ end-of-year show to give us all the dirt that happens behind the scenes of the hit show! Mr. Shima even gets him to spill some secrets that you won’t hear anywhere else! Take that TMZ! He talks about his experience dancing with stars like Rachel Hunter, Belinda Carlisle, Monica Seles, and of course Marie Osmond! And he promotes a little upcoming bit of awesomeness called the Hermosa Youth Ballroom Dance Team starting Jan. 12th (see link below or call 310-374-5222) and why he wished there was something like that when he was a kid! Plus Shima and Miss Gluck wrap up 2009 and talk about the holidays and what’s in store for 2010! Don’t miss the biggest episode of the year! HVS Dolphincast ep26 Dec.14.2009

Hermosa Youth Ballroom Dance Team Flyer


Episode 25 – “Culinary Jedi”

December 7, 2009

Mr. Shima and Miss Gluck celebrate our 25th episode of the Dolphincast this week with a cornucopia of everything you need to know as you go into the big holiday season! In addition to a batch of new announcements, we talk about cooking grandmas, cowboy nerds, Tree Lighting with ukuleles, Thanksgiving stories, Miss Gluck’s favorite Happy Hour, and a special dolphincast holiday tease! Plus did Shima get the swine flu this week? Listen now to find out! HVS Dolphincast ep25 Dec.07.2009