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The Talk Show of the 209 - The 209 Journey Podcast

The Talk Show of the 209 - The 209 Journey Podcast

The 209 Journey Podcast features stories of careers and businesses from those born or moved to California's 209 area code.

Recent Episodes

March 24, 2025

S4E7 - Flight Nutrition Owner, Danny Avila (from Modesto)!

Danny Avila, owner of Flight Nutrition in Modesto, shares his journey of starting a business focused on health and wellness. From menu creation to future plans, he talks about what it takes to build a thriving nutrition business.
March 14, 2025

S4E6 - Black Orchid Founders, Tyanne & Henry Penado and Joffre Roberts (from Manteca/Modesto)!

Join us for a special on-location episode with Tyanne & Henry Penado and Joffre Roberts, founders of Black Orchid Brewery in Modesto, CA, as they share their journey from the Bay Area/LA to Manteca/Modesto, to building a brewery in the 209. We talk about
Feb. 12, 2025

S4E5 - Bookish Modesto Co-Owner, Will DeBoard (from Hughson)!

Will DeBoard, co-owner of Bookish in Modesto, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Hughson to launching a bookstore in Roseburg Square. Host Luis Urbano returns for a conversation filled with stories of soccer, journalism, and community-buildin
Feb. 5, 2025

S4E4 - Defiant Baking Company Owner, Joseph Magnelli (from Lodi)!

Brittney Nunes interviews Joseph Magnelli, founder of Defiant Baking Company, about his journey to Lodi, CA, and his passion for baking. From baking bread to pizzas, Joseph shares the story about his business and vision for the future.
Jan. 28, 2025

S4E3 - Honest Acre Farm Owner/Regenerative Farmer, Matt Jones (from Linden)!

Join Brittney Nunes for her first episode on *The 209 Journey Podcast* as she interviews Matt Jones, the first-generation farmer behind Honest Acre Farm. Matt shares his journey into farming, insights on vertical and regenerative practices, and practical
Jan. 20, 2025

S4E2 - Cafecito Mio Owner, Mariana Bejar (from Keyes)!

Join us as we chat with Mariana Bejar, owner of Cafecito Mio, a mobile coffee business celebrating its first anniversary. From her entrepreneurial roots to plans for the future, Mariana shares how passion and community have fueled her journey.

Reviews

Terrific Guests!

"I love local podcasts and the 209 Journey does a great job of interviewing local people through the northern Central Valley, people that typically get missed by traditional media. Great long form int…"

mattbeckwith | Feb. 25, 2023