Great local storytelling about so many universal issues and global themes that are facing humanity. I was captured in the first five minutes. Thanks for sharing these stories with us.

Great storytelling linking crucial issues such as belonging to a community of people, specific places and our relationship with the planet. Adriana is an amazing host! Highly recommended!

While keeping the listener interested with well edited suspense, the storytelling and representation of the strength in community is absolute perfection.

Despite the devastation that a wildfire can bring to any community, Adriana brings us a story of resilience and hope. And community and “home”. Worth every minute of every episode! Would give it more stars if I could!

One of the most well constructed narratives, regarding the Malibu fires, the people that have endured and continue to endure a generational challenges.

So good. Fascinating. Thoughtfully made. Suspenseful. A reminder of the importance of community

Having survived a house fire, this series brings back the fear and sadness of that experience. It is so interesting and puts the listener right in the center of their firefight. Well written and artfully produced. I’m a fan of Sand Castles.

Thanks for producing this podcast about the Malibu - Wollsey fire - the worst fire in its history.

Interesting, informative and moving. Very well done series that paints an accurate picture of what it’s like to live through a wild fire.

Not only excellent, in depth professional journalism, but a evocative and moving record of the Wolsey fire, and by mikes and years the best one produced to date

Authentic and contemplative, this takes an immersive dive into the surprisingly under-documented legacy of fire in Malibu California, not from the perspective of multimillion dollar estates as seen on most media but from an old school working-class Malibu that was there long before anyone else. An insulated multigenerational community surrounded by lore with volumes of hometown pride and an elevated skepticism of outsiders. What I imagine to be a hard nut to crack journalistically, Sandcastles does a great job getting firsthand accounts on everything from history and surfing to the harrowing moments during the 2018 Woolsey fire from a generally non-chatty bunch and diving deep into the fascinating history of this rugged and storied coastal fringe of Los Angeles.

A superbly well done piece about a group of hometown heroes battling the Woosley Fire and saving as much of Point Dume as possible. The research that went into this story is fascinating. I love how it goes into their relationship history along with the history of Malibu. I remember those horrific days in November of 2018 sneaking back into our house in the Santa Monica Mountains after two huge fires.

What a great series of episodes this podcast presents. I listened continuously and it had me thinking of how I might function in the new community we joined a year ago. Essential listening for everyone in the U.S., to educate on disaster preparedness. Very few in America are truly prepared.

I grew up in California and this made me homesick. Great history, great storytelling. All around great start for a pod!

I’m sharing with all my friends and family this is great story

I literally don’t want to leave my car because I’m binging on this series. Sure you’ll learn about one of the most destructive fires in the history of California but you also get so drawn into the crazy menagerie of characters that you’ll want to take the long way home.

Wow! In awe of the level of storytelling, editing and production that went into this: as a fellow podcaster and friend, I know how hard Adriana has been working on this over the last few years. Compelling narrative on an important moment in history through the lens of the Point Dume Bombers, providing hope of the resilience of our humanity. Can’t wait to binge it all!

This show is clearly a labour of love, each episode told with tons of heart. Adriana is a great reporter with a warm human touch to her narration. I learned a lot about Malibu, wildfires, surfing, community resilience, pride and stubborn bravado anyone can inherit, and so much more. Great listen!

I’m don’t live in LA but it doesn’t matter. This is a great podcast. Interesting story, told thoughtfully. Very well organized storyline and her voice isn’t annoying. This checks all the boxes for me!

Outstanding story put together so good. Loved hearing all my brothers and the journey they went on. Listening made me cry, smile, laugh an just proud of Malibu as a whole. Great job a must listen

The people in this are heroes, I was there drove in from AZ and got to my parents house still on fire Sat at 5AM. I lived in that pyramid along w my little brother Tyler growing up. Really proud of all the things he’s doing along with all his bro’s. Keep Malibu safe, Val’s go Home! D. Hauptman

I know many of the people and stories in this podcast and was in Malibu during the Woolley fire. This podcast gets it right. Sandcastles lets Malibu tell it’s own compelling story in a way that lets you feel the huge hearts of the residents. Wonderful listen, skillfully done. 10/10.

My name is David. I work for Surf City Tours based in Santa Monica. I operate a daily, 5.5hr tour along the coast through the 21 miles of beautiful Malibu and am honored to tell the story of the Point Dume Bombers to my passengers as we ride through the Point Dume neighborhood everyday. I take pride in sharing their story and it’s truly amazing to hear these stories in detail of how they were able to save their neighborhood from complete destruction. I first learned of the Point Dume Bombers from the book, “Malibu Burning” by Robert Kerbeck, another fantastic resource of information about the Woolsey Fire. I applaud everyone who fought so hard to save Malibu. Also, a huge THANK YOU to Adriana Cargill for producing this podcast. I will make sure to inform every group I have about this podcast on my tour going forward. Thank you everyone involved. Kudos!

Amazing; if you have ever lived or visited Malibu this is a must listen.

Great storytelling and reporting! I’ve listened to all 3 episodes with my husband and 10 year old daughter (potty mouth no worse than my own) and we can’t wait for the rest! Compelling and heroic subjects walk us through this remarkable chapter in recent Malibu history. A must listen for all surfers, Californians and anyone concerned with community resilience in the face of climate change. I love the added historical context and archival mixed into the edit along with excellent soundtrack and audio mix. Thank you for this podcast series!

This pod cast reaches into the heart of Malibu as a way of life that is never portrayed in the celebrity media. Adrianna shows us what it means to be claimed by place. The story Adrianna tells highlights what is lost when generational wisdom is not passed down because we can’t or won’t stay put. This brought tears to my eyes, because I like most of society grew up with the poverty of not belonging to a place.

As a Point Dume native (though I currently live in NorCal) I appreciated the respectful and reverent portrayal of our community. Only two episodes in and will for sure keep listening. Kirby and Runyon and all the old school locals -big props.

Adriana does an excellent job of telling some of the stories that occurred in Malibu during the Woolsey fire. Adriana has a great storytelling style that makes the podcast engaging. I’ve only heard the first two episodes and I look forward to hearing the last three. The reality of the situation was that with our residence taking action, we would’ve lost Farmer homes and we did.

In this independently-produced podcast, Adriana takes you into a community of Malibu residents who fought to protect their homes during a terrifying wildfire. While you learn a lot about wildfires, surfing, and the history of Malibu, Adriana also asks what home means to people, and the lengths they’ll go to protect it. She spent years gaining the trust of the residents in order to share their stories. This is a powerful and raw portrait of a community that did everything they had to do to survive.

These first two Episodes were exceptional. If I knew nothing of Malibu, Pt Dume, surfing or the Point Dume Bombers I would be intrigued to say the very least , thirsting for more… definitely!!!. This group of talented individuals that produced this series , really did an amazing job. Since I fought the Woolsey Beast for 3 days in western Malibu, Point Dume and Malibu Park, I Know of what I speak. I was a bit reluctant to participate in this series but was assured their team would be truthful, detailed and respectful to our Community, in their Developement of this Documentary. They kept their word and Kept it real !!!! I have known Dru , Tim, Morgan and their families for almost 60 years. This group is as core Malibu as it gets. With regards to Sam, Keegan and all the other “Young Bucks” you represented well… PDB’s for life. 🔥👊🔥 You guys Kept it real when it really mattered. !!!! From one OG PDB to the NG PDB, RESPECT 🇺🇸🦅👊 To the General public watching… score these guys a solid 5. They have given you the real 100% in these first 2 episodes. I look forward to watching Episode 3,4&5. Also plan on sharing with many others. Thank you for Keeping your word SandCastle team 🙏🏻💜

This was a fascinating story! Great to listen to while eating a burrito

I fought back tears and enjoyed some laughs. This is an incredibly well produced series that accurately describes not just the bigger wildfire issue, but also a great representation of what the value of community is. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

High quality podcast , absolutely blown away. Well done 👍

So good to listen to people who are engaged with their community and who try to make a difference.

Heartfelt story telling that reminds you of the interconnectedness of humanity: home is important to us all!

Really enjoying Adriana's take on the significance of place and home and what it meant to this community in the middle of a devastating fire. Nothing like good storytelling to make us think about what’s truly important.

This expertly-crafted series details a community experiencing one of the worst wildfires in Southern California history. The long term reporting and in-depth research allows us to look past the destruction and examine what it means to call a place a home and how grassroots community actions can transform wildfire management with broader implications worldwide. In a time where climate change is increasingly affecting our daily lives, stories like this one offer hope and allow us to better understand our adaptive potential.

Amazing podcast with such a wide variety of interesting subjects and people! Highly highly recommend!

What an awesome journey beyond the headlines of a wild fire and into the surfing world and community of Malibu. Can’t wait for more episodes!

In a time when people are divided over so many things, this podcast highlights the good in a community determined to save their homes from wildfires through sheer ingenuity and tireless determination. A must-hear.

Really enjoyed the history, local voices, and thoughtful weaving of the storyline that led to the type of community behavior we don’t often experience anymore.

I seriously enjoyed this podcast and highly recommend. Beautifully and thoughtfully done; 10/10 would listen again.

Home is such a powerful force in human affairs, whether we personally think about it or not. This show is a fascinating story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the place they call home, showing us how we relate to home.

An amazing story of utter devastation with people losing everything. But through heroism, resilience and determination a community was saved and actually strengthened. I was riveted. It’s about how to sustain a real community that seems to have been mostly lost in America.

I really enjoyed listening to the way a surfing community in Malibu came together to fight wildfires in that area. So emotional, inspiring, and funny, all at the same time. I LOVE the story telling!!

Such an important topic. Love the storytelling. Really enjoyed this podcast!!

I’m so glad I listened to this podcast. The story itself is fascinating and the storytelling is simply masterful. I can’t wait for the next episode to come out!!!