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Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley has long been seen as a launchpad for actors and artists. In 2018 the theater commissioned and premiered the Tony-Award winning play “Eureka Day.” Now, the theater is suspending production, joining a growing list of Bay Area theaters on the brink of closure in what the San Francisco Chronicle theater critic Lily Janiak describes as the “industry's free fall.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50% of products and features built are never used.To build the right product, every founder must answer two questions:Are you solving a real problem? And are you solving it the right way?Technology has rarely been democratic, it's often elitist. So at times, it ends up solving made-up problems that don't really exist. Yet, some companies have built truly great products.What sets them apart? Do they share any similarities? Are there lessons for entrepreneurs?We have with us Krishna (Vasanth) Namasivayam who has previously worked on AI products at NVIDIA, Meta, and Dropbox.Vasanth is founder of Featurely.AI. Featurely is fixing how products get built. It does it by simulating users — not as bots, but as human-inspired digital twins.0:00 – Trailer02:10 – Why I chose NVIDIA in 2015?03:55 – Working on integrity at META04:23 – Rethinking AI for Dropbox04:51 – NVIDIA builds for the future05:45 – People loved working for Jensen08:16 – What makes META so special?10:57 – Decision-making at META was democratic11:41 – Dropbox was once the most VIRAL product12:55 – The power of founder-led companies14:28 – Tech is Elitist, Build for a Few16:43 – Silicon Valley trend of Solving Made-up problems19:27 – A magic wand that Finds the right problem22:17 – Synthetic users vs. perfect AI agents25:00 – Why synthetic users can fail (and why that matters)25:35 – What is the Future with AI agents & synthetic humans?26:30 – Why openAI can't/won't choose User research27:16 – The simplest explanation of LLMs28:36 – Why ChatGPT succeeded like no other31:04 – Bite-sized Info for 6-second attention span31:37 – The Next Frontier in AI: Predicting Human Behavior33:55 – Uses of Synthetic Humans from Product to Policy35:55 – The biggest surprise of building a startup37:00 – One Mistake Product folks make38:24 – One emotional truth about startups39:04 – What does Featurely do?42:51 – How Featurely will measure success46:36 – All future software will be hyper-personalized50:24 – 3 AI companies to admire (one not built yet)52:28 – How will Work be in 2025?53:59 – How AI gets things (almost) right every time57:02 – Why Featurely chose Neon Fund01:02:51 – What the Bay Area does differently01:04:54 – Learnings from Fundraising01:06:49 – The vision to Build a Category defining Company-------------​​India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Karl: Simplifying complex ideasCapitalism is due for a makeover. Karl Sjogren, author of The Fairshare Model, believes the key lies in a revolutionary approach to startup funding—one that reimagines IPOs with a performance-based structure to better align the interests of investors and entrepreneurs.As Karl explained in today's episode, the conventional approach to valuing startups is fraught with uncertainty. “No one knows how to value a startup reliably,” he said. This uncertainty creates two major risks for investors: failure risk, which includes market readiness and product viability, and valuation risk, which Karl describes as “the risk of overpaying for a position.” While venture capitalists often mitigate valuation risk with deal terms, Karl's Fairshare Model brings a similar approach to the IPO market, offering a fairer, more transparent system for everyone involved.The Fairshare Model introduces a dual-class stock structure. Investors receive tradable shares, while founders and employees receive performance-based shares that only convert to tradable stock upon achieving defined milestones. These milestones could vary widely, from reaching sales targets to demonstrating social impact, such as measurable environmental benefits. Karl explained, “The Fairshare Model doesn't reduce failure risk, but it dramatically can reduce valuation risk.”This model not only empowers investors but also incentivizes founders and employees to deliver results. Karl likened the conventional IPO structure to a balloon filled with uncertainty. In his analogy, traditional models place certainty on ownership, leaving performance uncertain. The Fairshare Model flips this dynamic, putting the weight of certainty on performance instead.The implications of this approach are profound. By creating a framework that ties rewards to outcomes, the Fairshare Model offers a path to reduce speculation and foster trust between entrepreneurs and investors. It's a bold vision that could reshape how startups raise capital—and how capitalism itself operates.Karl's book, The Fairshare Model, is available on Amazon, and he's actively sharing insights on LinkedIn. He's also working with a Bay Area company that plans to implement the Fairshare Model in an upcoming modular housing IPO.If you're as intrigued as I am, I encourage you to explore Karl's ideas and see how they might apply to your own ventures.tl;dr:Today's episode introduces Karl Sjogren's Fairshare Model, a performance-based structure for venture-stage IPOs.Karl highlights two major risks for investors: failure risk and valuation risk, and how to address them.The Fairshare Model uses dual-class stock, aligning rewards with performance milestones.Karl's superpower is simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible with analogies like a balloon metaphor.The episode underscores the potential of the Fairshare Model to reshape capitalism and startup funding.How to Develop Simplifying Complex Ideas As a SuperpowerKarl Sjogren's superpower is his ability to make complex, technical concepts accessible and engaging. As Karl explained, “My superpower is the ability to take something that's complex, somewhat differently than other people would, and to break it down in a way that is accessible to others.” This skill allows him to connect with audiences unfamiliar with the intricacies of capital markets, effectively translating his insights into actionable ideas.Karl shared a vivid analogy from his book to illustrate the Fairshare Model's novel capital structure. He described a balloon filled with uncertainty, where traditional IPOs place certainty on ownership, leaving performance ambiguous. The Fairshare Model reverses this, focusing certainty on performance outcomes. This analogy, he said, helped readers grasp the model's core idea. His ability to use relatable metaphors like this showcases his knack for making complex ideas intuitive and memorable.Tips for Developing This Superpower:Be specific about your goals and audience when explaining complex topics.Use analogies or metaphors to simplify abstract ideas.Write concisely—ensure every word serves a purpose.Address potential objections or concerns to anticipate your audience's questions.Break down problems into manageable parts, focusing on clarity and relevance.By following Karl's example and advice, you can make simplifying complex ideas a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileKarl Sjogren (he/him):Author, Fairshare ModelAbout Fairshare Model: "The Fairshare Model" is Karl Sjogren's 2019 book. It describes a performance-based capital structure for raising venture capital via an initial public offering. Later this year, a startup in the modular housing space expects to be the first company to use it. Karl is eager to engage with accredited investors who may have interest in bridging the startup to its IPO. He also wants to connect with entrepreneurs that may want to consider having their own Fairshare Model IPO.Website: fairsharemodel.comBiographical Information: Karl Sjogren has been a consulting CFO in the SF Bay Area for over 30 years. From 1996 to 2001, he was CEO of Fairshare, Inc., an online community of average investors that sought to make it less expensive for companies to market investor-friendly IPOs. If a company had a legal offering, passed a diligence review, used the Fairshare Model deal structure, and allowed Fairshare members to invest as little as $100, Fairshare would let the company pitch its deal for free. A forerunner to the concept of "equity crowdfunding," Fairshare attracted 16,000 members and substantially more visitors to its education -oriented website before shutting down after the dotcom and telecom busts.Passage of the JOBS Act in 2011 led Karl to feel the time had come for something like Fairshare to do well, but did not have the energy to do so. Besides, he expected some of the new JOBS Act platforms to adopt some of Fairshare's ideas. But the innovation he saw focused on new ways to sell stock. He was more interested in new ways to structure a venture round. And so, he decided to write a book, The Fairshare Model. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karlsjogrenSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Kingscrowd, Just Her Rideshare, and My Panda. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on July 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. 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The Bay Area is home to thousands of Haitians. In this segment of our Diaspora stories, Crosscurrents host, Hana Baba went to visit one whose restaurant was  named one of the tastiest restaurants in the Bay Area by the SF Chronicle.

The Arabic music ensemble Aswat is based in the city and plays classical Arab standards in concerts throughout the Bay Area. But you don't have to know the language to participate.Non-Arabic speaking Americans make up half of the choir members and musicians, and that's part of the mission: to spread a love for Arabic music that transcends linguistic and cultural boundaries.

Pastor Stevenson Noel heads a community church in the North Bay, and estimates about 5000 Haitians living in the Bay Area. He says his congregation is living in fear and confusion.

In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky reflect on Larry Baer's comments that insinuated that Barry Bonds will get a statue. What makes a player eligible for a statue in your mind and who should be the next one in the Bay Area beside Steph Curry?

Steph Curry will get a statue someday, and we learned yesterday that the Barry Bonds statue is on the way as well. Who else is in line to get a statue somewhere in the Bay Area?

Send us a textWe're topping off our coverage of the Frameline Film Festival with a hilarious animated comedy, and a documentary about a Bay Area legend.Lesbian Space Princess is an animated film about a space princess who is thrust out of her sheltered life into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. Co-directors/co-writers Emma Hough Hobbs and (return guest) Leela Varghese join us to laugh about their spectacular lesbian pun making abilities, their thoughts on whether scrapbooks are a good gift for a significant other, and their continued work with the talented Shabana Azeez.Wicket is a documentary about legendary Bay Area Bboy Wicket, from his rise to international fame, to his loneliness and isolation from living in the closet, and his ultimate decision to come out after falling in love. Director Lily Plotkin joins us to share her excitement at the amount of archival footage on vhs that she got to sift through, the beautiful love story at the heart of this film, and whether or not she was able to learn some dance moves from Wicket.Wicket screens at the Roxie Theater on June 27th, for more info, click here!Follow Frameline Film Festival on IGFollow Lesbian Space Princess on IGFollow director Emma Hough Hobbs on IGFollow director Leela Varghese on IGFollow director Lily Plotkin on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Meet the incredible Rebecca Sohn! She is originally a New Jersey girl but has had so many adventures since leaving home at age 18. She describes her father and how he fostered her creativity by building a stage in their basement for her to give dancing performances. Her dad involved the whole family in co-writing a play, which was basically improvised and was produced at two local schools. Her passion and love was ballet until age 16 when she tragically "grew out of a dancer's body" and gave up her dream of being the Prima Ballerina of the World. She remembers her high school English teacher, Ms Bartow, who nurtured her students' artistic sides. At 18 she moved to Boston and recalled seeing an Improv Touring Company Show, but didn't walk away thinking “This is what I want to do.” A few years later she moved to the Bay Area of California and was able to attend school and knew she wanted to be an actor. But the acting classes were full so she enrolled in an improv class, with the thought it would help her acting. While in SF she met Charna Halpern of the IO and was invited to Chicago and the rest was history! It was Charna who persuaded her to date Rebecca's (now) husband, Rich Sohn! To learn more you'll have to listen to the podcast. You can find out even more about Rebecca at her website www.rebeccasohn.com

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Rahkii "Hyp" Holman gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

Brian Brady worked 35 years in law enforcement with four departments in two states.He worked every rank and assignment from Patrol Officer to Chief of Police. Brian did 10 years as the Vice President of Corporate Security for NBCUniversal in Los Angeles and also was Director of Security for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He has authored three crime/fiction books centered in the San Francisco Bay Area. ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners! http://tps.proforceonline.com   Check out Brian's popular novels at https://www.goldengatetales.com   Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

Local media is dying according to headlines. But that is not the case in the Bay Area. Last year the New York Times reported that San Francisco alone had 27 media outlets for its 800,000 residents. And now, four new publications can join that list: Coyote, the Bay Area Current, the Oakland Review of Books and the Approach, all helmed by local writers, reporters and authors. We'll talk to these media entrepreneurs about what they hope their publications will add to the conversation, and hear from you: What stories do you want local media to tell? Guests: Lauren Markham, writer, reporter, and founder of "The Approach," a new Bay Area publication; Markham is also the author of "Immemorial, "A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging" and "The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life". Soleil Ho, founder, "Coyote" an independent, online newsroom focusing on investigative reporting, arts and culture, and opinion pieces Aaron Bady, founder, "Orb," a new Oakland Bay Area publication Justin Gilmore, member, editorial board, The Bay Area Current, which covers working-class life and culture across the Bay Area. Gilmore is an assistant professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cities throughout California have taken different approaches on how to deal with homeless residents. That also includes those dwelling in RVs. While many plans have been slow on yielding results, Berkeley's approach may be the solution that city leaders have been looking for. California legislators have reached a tentative agreement on the state's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, but its fate hinges on whether Governor Newsom will approve a housing reform plan that lawmakers must submit by Monday. A bill making its way through Sacramento would raise the fee car buyers in California would pay for processing paperwork, by nearly 500 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' the hosts engage in an enlightening conversation - and history lesson -  with singer-songwriter, Cajun culture activists, and International recording artist, Zachary Richard. Richard first reflects on his deep ties with Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA  - playing and hanging with Huey Lewis and Bob Weir - before musing on his touring experiences and unique cross-cultural identity as both an American and  French Canadian artist. The interview was recorded in the green room at Chickie Wah Wah, a premier New Orleans music venue, just after Richards's set on the last day of JazzFest 2025, moments before his after-show at the club that evening.The discussion delves into the historical and cultural impacts of the Acadian deportation and the preservation of French culture in Louisiana; while Richard recounts his career in music, his prolific work in both French and English, and his passion for children's literature and poetry. The episode offers a heartwarming look at Richard's collaboration with his neuro-motor handicapped grandson on a musical project - his latest album Handicap Bonheur - and his hopes for cultural and linguistic preservation through nonprofit endeavors. Richard's reflection on his  performance at Jazz Fest and his thoughts on American and French cultural intersections add depth to this rich dialogue on music, heritage, and identity.HighlightsI'm the most American of the French Canadians and the most French of the Americans because I've been going across the border of Quebec, singing in French for 50 years. So, it's a little disheartening to see the tension between the United States and our friends to the north,  especially since I've spent most of my professional career singing in French and working in Quebec. But so goes it, and I'm still part of that culture…I'll be playing in Quebec this summer, which, which I really enjoy doing,  'cause it gets so hot in Louisiana.-Zachary Richard on being part of both American and French-Canadian CulturesTo become a Canadian citizen, I have to swear an oath of allegiance to the king now. It  just struck me as something that I couldn't possibly imagine doing. Swearing an oath of allegiance to a British monarch when my ancestors had suffered so terribly from the fact that they had refused to sign such an allegiance.-Zachary Richard on loyalty to his ancestors.I was torn the United States, back in the nineties and  Sweetwater was our home, away from home, in the Bay Area. Sweetwater was so cool! Jeanie Patterson…. she was a real firecracker and we had a lot of fun with Jeanie and she was so welcoming. And the club was really a lot of fun to play because it was easy to pack. And Huey Lewis would come out, Bob Weir came out, and then we'd go and party at Bob's place. I can't remember too much about that, but I know it was good.-Zachary Richard on his memories playing at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CALinkshttps://www.zacharyrichard.com/enZachary's Richard 2025 Album - Handicap Bonheurhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHlc29obilCk2CUD4n6Vs0whttps://chickiewahwah.com/https://sweetwatermusichall.org/“Against The Tide” - Cajun People of Louisianaa DocumentaryContre vents, contre marees - by Zachary Richardhttps://www.deezer.com/fr/artist/5977Music In EpisodeZachary Richard - Who Stole My Monkey (Live on Letterman 1990)/Rare Tracks II - YouTubeCrawfish by Zachary Richard

In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw chats with singer-songwriter and poet Andy Squyres about his faith journey, his time in Santa Cruz, and reconciling disappointment with hope. They discuss his creative process, dealing with grief and deconstruction, and the significance of embracing both doctrinal depth and authentic emotional experiences in faith.Andy Squyres is a songwriter and author born and raised in the Bay Area of northern California who for the last quarter century has been working from the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina.Check out his latest EP, "Miracle Service".Join the launch team for Landscapes of the Soul by filling out this form (hit the title to buy the book). We need you to propel this book forward. Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

Spadoni and Shasky discuss the Giants loss to the Marlins and the ugly situation that transpired in Chicago with Ketel Marte. The guys draft their #1 legendary Bay Area athlete, coach or owner. Larry Baer, Giants president and Jim Leyland join the show.

In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss who their #1 pick would be of all time legends in the Bay Area.

The NBA Draft is tonight. In honor of the draft, we put ALL the Bay Area legends on the table and ask "who goes #1 overall in a Bay Area Legends draft?"

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, June 24th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the Wizards trading Jordan Poole to the Pelicans, wonder what the rest of the NBA thinks of Jonathan Kuminga, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge will miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, debate what they think certain Bay Area athletes should change, and begin a conversation about the NBA's latest trade -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to react to the Kristaps Porzingis-to-the-Hawks trade, chat with former Giants reliever and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst George Kontos about the first week of the Rafael Devers era, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss the Warriors' plan this offseason and how it relates to Jonathan Kuminga, take calls from Warriors fans on the offseason, react to all the trades that have gone down over the past few days in the NBA, and more.

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge will miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, debate what they think certain Bay Area athletes should change, and begin a conversation about the NBA's latest trade -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks.

California's new budget plan includes a $750 million loan for Bay Area transit agencies. This comes as voters weigh a tax measure on the horizon for next year. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

My conversation with Waj starts at 30 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Subscribe to Waj Substack Channel "The Left Hook" Check out his new show on youtube ‘America Unhinged,' with Francesca Fiorentini and Wajahat Ali - Zeteo's new weekly show following Trump's first 100 days in office. Wajahat Ali is a Daily Beast columnist, public speaker, recovering attorney, and tired dad of three cute kids. Get his book Go Back To Where You Came From: And, Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American which will be published in January 2022 by Norton. He believes in sharing stories that are by us, for everyone: universal narratives told through a culturally specific lens to entertain, educate and bridge the global divides. Listen to WAj and DAnielle Moodie on Democracy-ish  He frequently appears on television and podcasts for his brilliant, incisive, and witty political commentary. Born in the Bay Area, California to Pakistani immigrant parents, Ali went to school wearing Husky pants and knowing only three words of English. He graduated from UC Berkeley with an English major and became a licensed attorney. He knows what it feels like to be the token minority in the classroom and the darkest person in a boardroom. Like Spiderman, he's often had the power and responsibility of being the cultural ambassador of an entire group of people, those who are often marginalized, silenced, or reduced to stereotypes. His essays, interviews, and reporting have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and New York Review of Books. Ali has spoken at many organizations, from Google to Walmart-Jet to Princeton University to the United Nations to the Chandni Indian-Pakistani Restaurant in Newark, California, and his living room in front of his three kids.  Bill Boyle is a well sourced and connected businessman who lives in Washington DC with his wife and son. Bill is a trusted friend and source for me who I met after he listened and became a regular and highly respected caller of my siriusxm radio show. Bill is a voracious reader and listeners love to hear his take. I think his analysis is as sharp as anyone you will hear on radio or TV and he has well placed friends across the federal government who are always talking to him. As far as I can tell he is not in the CIA. Follow him on twitter and park at his garages. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's !  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift

The prodigal son Fumi Abe returns to the pod to share his hard-earned wisdom and give the Redacted Friends a few pointers on talking to Republicans.C O M E S E E H A C K C I T Y C O M E D Y TicketsF O L L O W U Shttps://www.instagram.com/asiannotasianpodhttps://www.instagram.com/nicepantsbrohttps://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/P A T R E O Nhttps://www.patreon.com/asiannotasianpod P A R T N E R S -Check out friend of the pod John's cabin on Airbnb! https://www.airbnb.com/slink/penXRFgl - Helix Sleep Mattress: visit helixsleep.com/asian - Nutrafol: www.nutrafol.com (Promo code: Asian) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ASIAN and get on your way to being your best self.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump Administration has targeted Southern California for its harshest crackdown on immigrants. For the past few weeks, federal agents have raided restaurant kitchens and Home Depot parking lots and roughed up U.S. citizens, sparking anger and protests across the country. In Northern California, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have arrested immigrants who show up for immigration court hearings. We'll talk about how the administration has so far carried out its plans to deport millions of people and whether our region might experience the kind of widespread raids that have been conducted in Southern California. Guests: Tyche Hendricks, senior editor covering immigration, KQED Jean Guerrero, journalist and contributing writer, New York Times Opinion - she is author of "Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda" and "Crux: A Cross-Border Memoir" Catherine Seitz, legal director, Immigration Institute of the Bay Area Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we chat with Shoshi Parks, the newly promoted Executive Editor at 7x7, a beloved Bay Area lifestyle magazine. Broadcasting from San Jose, Shoshi shares her path from earning a PhD in anthropology to leading an iconic regional publication. She dives into her editorial process, what makes a pitch stand out (and what doesn't), and why personalized outreach matters. Packed with insider tips and candid advice, this episode is a must-listen for freelancers, publicists, and curious storytellers alike.

MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred's statements on the Athletics and Major League Baseball making the move to a gambling city like Las Vegas. Bay Area media members lashing out after losing two of their major sports franchises to Las Vegas. Recap of the Las Vegas Aces' 89-81 victory over the Indiana Fever. CBS Sports extends their partnership with the PAC-12 Conference through the 2030-2031 season. Former UNLV Quarterback, Jon Denton joins Cofield & Company to talk about his quarterback meet up with Rebel QBs from the past, review the challenges faced today by college athletes in the NIL/transfer portal era, and give his thoughts on the upcoming first season of UNLV football under new head coach Dan Mullen.

In the last year, Bay Area unhoused communities have faced an increase in forced displacement. Today, we hear directly from people caught up in Oakland's sweeps and how San Francisco officials are changing policies for those that live in recreational vehicles. Then, how the banjo is being reclaimed by Black musicians.

Folk Music & Beyond host JoAnn Mar spoke with Dr. Angela Wellman and Hannah Mayree, two Bay Area musicians and educators who are part of the current effort to encourage more African Americans to take up the banjo and reconnect with the early American roots music of their ancestors.

Willard and Dibs discuss what they'd want certain Bay Area athletes to change going forward.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State lawmakers, business and labor groups all agree that something needs to be done to bail out Bay Area transit agencies. But, they haven't been able to reach an agreement over what that something is. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Join bassist, composer, and arranger Saúl Sierra and his quintet at the 35th San Jose Jazz Summer Fest on Sunday, August 10, at 1 PM at the Montgomery Theater in Downtown San Jose for a performance that combines Saúl's roots in Mexico City, the rhythms of Latin America, and the soul of jazz.In this conversation, Saúl Sierra discusses his upbringing, the power of rhythm to communicate across borders, and how improvisation keeps his music fresh, rooted in tradition, and free. With material already brewing for two more albums, Saúl remains committed to honoring tradition while expanding its possibilities through music.Born and raised in Mexico City, Saúl's early musical education wasn't found in conservatories—it was shaped by the city. He first picked up the upright bass before switching to electric to play rock en Español and rock covers with local bands. His interests evolved toward Latin music, which was hugely popular in Mexico City, encompassing Cuban, Caribbean, and folkloric styles that would later become an integral part of his artistic voice. Saúl returned to the acoustic upright bass while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston.Since moving to the Bay Area after graduating in 1999, Saúl has been ingrained in the Latin jazz scene. A member and co-founder of bands like Vission Latina and El Tren Trio, his collaborators include Carlos Caro (percussion), Julio Perez (percussion), and Marco Díaz (piano/trumpet) —musicians who also perform on his most recent album, Caminos. With experience teaching Latin Jazz and music, Saúl also cites teaching as a source of creative inspiration, deepening his interest in cross-cultural storytelling through sound. His new album, Caminos, supported by a 2022 InterMusic SF musical grant, showcases diverse Pan-American rhythms and blends jazz with folkloric traditions across the Americas.Creating Caminos was a deeply collaborative process. Saúl laid down bass tracks, then worked with his ensemble, encouraging both structure and spontaneity. While guiding collaborators on his vision of the compositions, Saúl also allowed freedom for personal expression. Ultimately, he believed gathering contributions from diverse musicians would strengthen the tone, rhythm, and authenticity of the project. Whether recording a Cuban changüí with seamless 4/4 to 5/4 transitions or grappling with the complex rhythmic structure of Mexican Son Jarocho, each track reflects a lifetime of listening, learning, and letting go.Caminos draws influence from rhythms like Venezuelan merengue in ⅝, Joropo, and Peruvian festejo and landó, comparing them to Mexican traditions in both timing and harmonic tension. While he continues to rehearse and adapt Caminos for live quintet performances based on the energy of the performance, Saúl's musical vision extends far beyond this album, incorporating pieces from Caminos into different sets. As a bassist, he believes it is his role to provide the nuanced foundation that allows these diverse styles to shine.Follow Saúl's journey on Instagram @saulsierramusic and experience his vibrant sound at the 35th San Jose Jazz Summer Fest @sanjosejazz on August 10, at summerfest.sanjosejazz.org.Content Black Backdrop PerformanceBassist Saúl Sierra joins us in the Content Black Backdrop Studio to perform a few samples from his most recent album, Caminos.

In Hour 1, Steiny and Evan discuss the current state of Bay Area sports and the optimism about this season.

Steiny and Evan open up the show by reflecting on the current state of Bay Area sports. Where do the Giants, Warriors and 49ers stand?

For the first time since 1989, the three Bay Area sports teams could make the postseason in the SAME season -- Steiny and Evan break down which of the three may have the best chance.

Steiny and Evan discuss three top executives in Bay Area sports -- John Lynch, Buster Posey and Mike Dunleavy. But they focus on Posey's rookie season as the San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations.

In Hour 2, Steiny and Evan rank and discuss the three Bay Area sports executives and the jobs/tenures they've done

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Jon Terbell and Ted Clark Mathias Schilling Godard Abel We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

As the war between Israel and Iran continues, members of the Iranian diaspora in the Bay Area are closely watching as people in Iran are being asked to evacuate amidst travel bans, fuel shortages and internet blackouts. The United States is home to the largest Iranian diaspora outside of Iran, with over fifty percent of that population living in California. We talk with Iranian community members and leaders in the Bay Area about how these latest events fit in the larger context of the nation's history, what it all means for the people in Iran, and how members of the diaspora are navigating the situation from afar. Guests: Persis Karim, poet, essayist and Director for the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies, San Francisco State University Hasti Jafari, playwright, educator Nahid Siamdoust, journalist; professor of Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas Arman Mahmoudi, community organizer, BayArea4Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, three generations of local leaders share their experience of transitioning. Then, we celebrate Bay Area public transit. And, writers bring us some lyrical non-fiction in a collection from New Arrivals, our pocket sized book tour.

Here are some readings from our series New Arrivals, a pocket-sized book tour with Bay Area authors. Today, examples of the many worlds nonfiction writing can explore. 

RNB & Chill (New RNB Cuts + Throwback R&B Heat) June 2025 (Cover: Chris Brown) Ep. #498 http://instagram.com/dennisblaze

The self-driving tech company has begun building its small, custom-designed vehicles at a new Bay Area factory ahead of its commercial ride-service launch in Las Vegas this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we know if we are true disciples of Jesus? How do we know if we have truly repented and believed in the gospel? This week, Chris Nagel brought us back to our Mark series, looking at chapter 9 where Jesus teaches about the heart of a true disciple. True disciples seek true greatness in God's eyes, not the appearance of greatness. True disciples are much more concerned about their own allegiance to Jesus than about policing everyone else's. And true disciples are not casual about sin, but fight sin ruthlessly in their lives. Jesus' words and warnings in this passage help us see the true state of our own hearts so that we can repent and realign our lives with Him.You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehouston​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch

How do we know if we are true disciples of Jesus? How do we know if we have truly repented and believed in the gospel? This week, Chris Nagel brought us back to our Mark series, looking at chapter 9 where Jesus teaches about the heart of a true disciple. True disciples seek true greatness in God's eyes, not the appearance of greatness. True disciples are much more concerned about their own allegiance to Jesus than about policing everyone else's. And true disciples are not casual about sin, but fight sin ruthlessly in their lives. Jesus' words and warnings in this passage help us see the true state of our own hearts so that we can repent and realign our lives with Him.You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehouston​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch

West Coast Slaps & Classics (Jun 2025) Cover: Ice Cube Ep. #497 http://instagram.com/dennisblaze

Welcome to Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem; the Bay Area's premiere radio talk show about organic gardening! Edie apprised us of a variety of current events in the area involving gardening concerns of various stripes, and we took calls; chatting about gardening the hour passes quickly. This podcast is a repeat of the original broadcast, with most commercials and all music edited out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we welcome cartoonists, Hannah Hillam and Kaveh Taherian, to chat Stankus The Rat updates, share more tubing tales of terror, describe their podcast (500 Open Tabs), and more!Watch 500 Open Tabs on YouTube!Kaveh's Website!Hannah's Website!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Good Story Guild presents JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUBJordan's new Spider-Man's comic is out now!Order Jordan's new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!