Podcast appearances and mentions of john finger

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson heads across the Golden Gate Bridge to talk with three local experts about where to eat, shop, and play in Marin County. First, Johnson talks with Alex Fox, owner of Food & Farm Tours in West Marin. Fox delves into Marin's history of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, tracing its roots back to the Gold Rush era. “A lot of people don't know Marin County was actually the very first agricultural hub of California,” she explains. Fox then elaborates on the experiences guests can expect on her tours, like shucking oysters, tasting local cheeses, and getting up close and personal with baby cows. Fox also shares her top picks for what to eat and do in the area, including where to find the best mozzarella gelato. Next up, Johnson is joined by Lauren Harwell Godfrey, an award-winning luxury jewelry designer based in Marin County. Her handcrafted, ethically sourced designs draw inspiration from ancient textiles and patterns of the African diaspora, and are highly sought after by collectors. Reflecting on her journey in building her brand, the designer mentions some notable individuals who wear her jewelry. “Kamala Harris actually has worn a lot of my pieces,” she reveals. Lauren also discusses Marin's vibrant food scene, great local shopping, and her favorite places to spend time outdoors. “It's just a very special place,” she remarks.  Lastly, Johnson talks to John Finger, the CEO of Hog Island Oyster Company. Finger dives into his background as a marine biologist and what motivated him to establish his very own oyster farm in Marin County. He then shares the factors that make Tomales Bay ideal for oyster farming. “It's really about that exchange with the ocean, that nutrient-rich water, good tidal cycle in and out through the bay that really creates a great oyster,” he explains. Finger also recounts eating his crowd-favorite barbecue oysters with celebrity chef Roy Choi and director Jon Favreau on an episode of Netflix's The Chef Show. Finger also shares a handful of his go-to outdoor activities and neighborhood spots around Marin County.

Hi there. First today: We're remembering beloved photographer Aubrie Pick, who tragically passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Aubrie's work was stunning and personal, and she was a visionary creative force in the Bay Area. Elana Kadvany writes in the San Francisco Chronicle: Pick's images — vibrant and charismatic, like the photographer herself, collaborators said — have left an indelible mark on the national food scene, and particularly in the Bay Area. Pick photographed numerous high-profile cookbooks, from celebrity chef Chrissy Teigen's “Cravings” and Bay Area chef Tanya Holland's “California Soul” to Andrea Nguyen's “Vietnamese Food Any Day.” Her photos were featured on the covers of Bon Appetit and Food & Wine magazines. She captured Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters in her Berkeley backyard, and caught the light falling just so across a set restaurant table. There is an ongoing GoFundMe to support Aubrie's husband Erik and 2-year-old daughter Romy here.

 Checkered Past Podcast hosts Steve Guthrie and Mark Turner talk all things racing with John Finger!

Starting a fund is a challenging task on its own, but the pandemic added another layer of difficulty for emerging managers looking for limited partners. Having lost the ability to network and fundraise in person, many LPs played it safe and stayed with the funds they already had relationships with, leading to an upward trend in “re-ups.”“LPs in 2020 and 2021 — you could kind of hear the anguish in their voice. They wanted so badly to be able to take the time to do diligence and vet and underwrite new managers. But […] there's only so much capital to go around,” says Beth Rahn, Principal and Head of Family Capital at McNally Capital.Thankfully for emerging managers, we're starting to see a reversal of that trend in 2022 as LPs continue to show interest in the growing emerging manager market. The best thing emerging managers can do to seize that opportunity, Beth says, is to take their time building relationships and establishing a reputation.“It's human nature to want to build a relationship with a manager before making a commitment,” says Beth.”So take the time to go out, meet investors before you actually need their capital.”Tune in to this episode of Fund Flow as host John Finger talks with Beth about the future of the emerging manager market, diversity initiatives within private equity, and where emerging managers should improve.

Oysters are one of humanity's oldest foods and have great historical significance and current-day importance. For John Finger, founding partner and CEO of Hog Island Oyster Company, the shellfish are not only a vocation but a way of life. Finger is a marine biologist who has helped Hog Island become one of the premier producers of certified sustainable shellfish in the country. And Finger's work at Hog Island has never been more important. Today, health, science, technology and climate change all combine to elevate the importance of the oyster and oyster farming to society. The marine equivalent of the canary in the coal mine, oysters are giving scientists a better understanding of rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification, and signaling the need for new scientific and technological solutions, if these and other shellfish are to thrive into the future. There has never been a better time to return to The Commonwealth Club! Come join this special member-led forum event with John Finger to talk about the importance of oysters in the 21st century. MLF ORGANIZER Robbie Kilpatrick SPEAKERS John Finger Founding Partner and CEO, Hog Island Oyster Company Robbie Kilpatrick Member, Board of Governors, The Commonwealth Club of California; Chair, Health and Medicine Member-Ledw We are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded live on September 7th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball spotlight shines on Wrigley Field as the Cubs seek to put 100 years of futility behind them. Former Cubs beat reporter Jeff Vorva checks in to talk about media accommodations at the Friendly Confines and set the scene in the ballpark press box...We look at the evolution of the stadium experience with writer David Zweig, who discusses the new age of ballpark distractions and talks about his recent tour of Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta....And we go back in time, 1962, to Hershey, Pennsylvania, and re-live Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point night at little-known HersheyPark Arena with CSN Philly writer John Finger.  

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Eagles meltdown part four and Sixers preview with John Finger.

John Finger, co-owner of Hog Island Oyster Company, helps you avoid shell chips. He also keeps you from scrambling your oyster. Just make sure you start on the right side and the right end.

John Finger, co-owner of Hog Island Oyster Company, describes the flavor of three major oyster species: Pacific, Atlantic, and Kumamoto. If you know what you like, ordering at restaurants is easy.