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100 Episodes

26 minutes | Mar 9, 2020
Steph Curry's Mom Sonya Curry - Raising Fame
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25 minutes | Mar 2, 2020
Tahoe Blue Vodka Founder and CEO Matt Levitt
What started out as a bucket list road trip resulted in Matt Levitt Founding Tahoe Blue Vodka.  If you know how clean and delicious water in the Tahoe regions tastes, it should come as no surprise that Tahoe Blue Vodka vas voted #1 unflavored vodka in the world. Cheers!    
28 minutes | Feb 24, 2020
California Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Jared Blumenfeld
Not all rock stars sing or play instruments. Secretary Blumenfeld has dedicated his life to environmental issues, both global and local. And, he hiked 2600 miles from Mexico to Canada. On foot. By himself. For fun. He shares that adventure and much more!  
21 minutes | Feb 10, 2020
SF Bay Coffee's 3rd Generation Family Member/Marketing Director Laura Rogers
From the time she was a little girl, Laura visited coffee farms around the world with her parents. The SF Bay Way is to search out the world's finest coffee farmers, roast the richest, most flavorful coffees while making the world a better place. When you taste a cup of coffee from this Lincoln based company, know that you are literally changing lives.  Laura explains how.          
25 minutes | Feb 3, 2020
World Renowned Financial Investor Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab was born in Sacramento and lives in the Bay Area! This father of five and grandfather of 13 shares the life lessons he has passed along to his family, how saving and investing shifts throughout a lifetime, and how unwavering principles, perseverance and optimism have always been at the heart of everything this brilliant, philanthropic man does.    
23 minutes | Jan 27, 2020
Bogle Vineyards & Winery's Jody Bogle
Their wines are sold in all 50 states and in 36 countries. Jody Bogle and her brothers are the third generation to run this family owned, world-renowned winery located in the Delta town of Clarksburg. Listen to Jody tell the Bogle story, which actually spans six generations. She also shares the best parts of working with family and why sustainability in winemaking matters. Cheers!   
22 minutes | Jan 15, 2020
Former 49er Middle Linebacker Dan Bunz - The Stop"
To Dan Bunz, the similarities between the San Francisco 49ers of 1981 and 2019 are many. Hear about "The Stop"  -  one of the most famous tackles in NFL history - in Dan's own words, memories of his teammates from that golden era, and how the day AFTER game day felt for an NFL middle linebacker.      [[{"fid":"86134","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] 
11 minutes | Jan 13, 2020
The Doobie Brother's Tom Johnston
Tom Johnston is known as the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter for the Doobie Brothers. Listen this Nor Cal resident talks about their 50th anniversary tour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and where he was when he first heard a Doobie Brothers song on the radio all those years ago.    
24 minutes | Jan 8, 2020
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows President & COO Ron Cohen
The Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley in 1960 turned a former summer vacation town into a renowned winter destination. Ron Cohen talks history, balancing business with environmentalism, and just how many days on the slopes the guy who runs this magnificent mountain should have! 
22 minutes | Dec 16, 2019
Korbel Champagne Cellars President & Owner Gary Heck
Gary Heck was born into the champagne business. Find out why and Korbel gets to call its sparkling wines champagne, how the bubbles get into this heavenly beverage and at how many U.S. presidential inaugurations Korbel has been served. Cheers! 
24 minutes | Dec 9, 2019
Tesla Founding Member & Lead Guitarist Frank Hannon
Born and raised in Sacramento, Frank has been playing in bands since he was 12. Between Tesla, the Frank Hannon Band and more, it has been a long, illustrious, multi-platinum ride. In our chat at Frank's home, he talks about his passions: all genres of music, his wife Christy, and horses - lots of horses!    
23 minutes | Dec 2, 2019
U.C. Davis Mind Institute Director Dr. Leonard Abbeduto
The U.C. Davis MIND Institute is at the worldwide pinnacle of investigations of autism and other neurodevelopment disorders. Meet Dr. Abbeduto, the visionary director devoted to providing hope and improving the lives of people with autism and  their families throughout the world.     
20 minutes | Nov 18, 2019
Santana & Journey Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist Gregg Rolie
He recently released his first studio album in 18 years. Gregg talks about growing up in the Bay Area, Woodstock, the first time he met Carlos Santana (hint- the Shoreline Amphitheatre hasn't always been an amphitheatre) and much more! 
22 minutes | Nov 11, 2019
23andMe Ancestry Senior Product Manager Alison Kung
Located in my hometown of Sunnyvale 23andMe provides irresistible information through DNA tests. Hear how Alison’s work lets us trace our roots to genetic populations all over the world and connect with people we’re related to. I’m hooked.  
11 minutes | Nov 4, 2019
Singer/Songwriter John Fogerty
El Cerrito's own talks about growing up in Nor Cal, the upcoming screening of his historic concert film, and the sage advice Bob Dylan gave him which we should all be thankful for. 
11 minutes | Nov 4, 2019
Singer/Songwriter John Fogerty
El Cerrito's own talks about growing up in Nor Cal, the upcoming screening of his historic concert film, and the sage advice Bob Dylan gave him which we should all thankful for. .   
25 minutes | Oct 28, 2019
California Rice Commission President & CEO Tim Johnson
Who knew that Nor Cal rice fields produce nearly 5 billion pounds of rice annually - most of America's sushi rice - and are home to almost 230 species of wildlife? I sure as heck did not!  Hope you enjoy this fascinating, fun, fact filled chat with Tim Johnson as much as I did.   
25 minutes | Oct 21, 2019
NBC/KCRA Anchor and Journalist Edie Lambert
She is passionate about her career, her kids and her community. This Emmy award winner is the real deal, with some fascinating interviews and stories covered under her belt.  
22 minutes | Oct 14, 2019
Sterling Caviar President David Shenson
The leading caviar producer in America is in - wait for it - ELVERTA!!! Yep, Sterling Caviar produces up to 15 metric tons annually! President David Shenson explains how to best enjoy caviar, the importance of sustainable production, and new trends in caviar - tater tots and caviar anyone?  
27 minutes | Oct 7, 2019
Lagunitas Brewmaster Jeremy Marshall
At this Petaluma brewery, beer speaks, people mumble. Jeremy Marshall talks about HIS first beer experience (not great), the many similarities between hops and cannabis (!) and the proper way to fully enjoy a brew, or two...    
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