#168 Guest Katie Ryan

GHOSTS OF CALIFORNIA
KATIE RYAN chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell

Producer, songwriter, author, and director, KATIE RYAN, joins us to talk about her newest, highly anticipated, documentary. GHOSTS OF CALIFORNIA explores the people, places, and legends that helped shape California's history. Discover the mysteries surrounding the people, places, and legends that make up California's rich history.

Katie and her production team pride themselves on their unique approach to storytelling, using a combination of historical research and cinematic techniques to make their films feel like you’re stepping back in time.

Author Scott Yanow writes: "Ghosts Of California," written by Katie Ryan and David Kaufman (who is the main narrator), is beautifully filmed, and filled with original music that fits each story, this film is a very valuable addition to American history. It looks towards the future with optimism while paying homage to the past in a truthful and vivid manner.

We also chat about her first documentary The Last Coyote - The Don Edwards Story and her book Horse Wisdom Alchemy.

Watch the live interview on YouTube.

Music featured:
Don Edwards - "West of Yesterday"
Don Edwards - "Coyotes"
Katie Ryan and Janine Cooper Ayers - "Ghosts of California"
Mike Fleming - "On California Ground"
Dave Stamey - "The Mission Bell"
Katy Moffatt - "St. Francis Dam Disaster"

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Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell 
Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band 
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Aired January 22, 2026