Episodes
Feb. 2, 2023
S1E25 - House of Reps., Harvard, & Talent Acquisition for the Giants, Karen Garcia (from Patterson)!
In Episode 25, we have Karen Garcia from Patterson. She's a Stan State graduate that had the opportunity to intern at the House of Representatives, Amazon, & attend Harvard Business School (and she talks all about these mome…
Jan. 26, 2023
S1E24 - Mobile Pizza Catering Business Owner, Ryan Mondragon (from Turlock)!
In Episode 24 I interview Ryan Mondragon, owner of Sanctuary Pizza, a mobile pizza catering business. We talk all about how the business started & pizza of course!
Jan. 20, 2023
S1E23 - Event Promoter & Radio Host of This is SKA, Middagh Goodwin (from Modesto)!
On the show today is the host of This is SKA (a radio show that aside from being streamed locally on 95.5FM is also streamed across the world on a variety of radio stations), DJ at KCBP Radio, Co-Owner of Modesto's Graffiti-…
Jan. 13, 2023
S1E22 - Romeros Cocina Business Owner, Liz Romero (from Modesto)!
On the show today is the owner of Romeros Cocina, Liz Romero! Her business is one of the top birria food trucks in the 209 (was in the top 3 of the Birria Wars competition!).
Jan. 6, 2023
S1E21 - Modesto's Singer & Accordionist, Marlene Dolores!
On the show today is Marlene Dolores, also known as "La Guera del Acordeon". She's a singer-songwriter & accordionist for Los Reales del Norte & also produces music as "La Guera del Acordeon". You can find her music on Spoti…
Nov. 21, 2022
S1E20 - Turlock's Journalist/Business Owner, Annie Di Grazia!
On the show today is the co-founder of Conchita's Truck/Conchita's LLC, & a journalist who's worked for Telemundo, ABC, BBC Radio, and other networks, Annie Di Grazia!
Nov. 14, 2022
S1E19 - Livingston's Mural Artist, Joel Aguilar!
On the show today is a mural artist who you've probably seen murals created by around the 209, Joel Aguilar! He talks about growing up in Livingston, where his passion for art came from, some of the murals/art projects he's …
Nov. 7, 2022
S1E18 - Oakdale's Candidate for City Council, Kayleigh Gilbert!
Election day is almost here and on the show today I interview Kayleigh Gilbert, candidate for Oakdale's City Council. She talks all about growing up at Oakdale, what it's been like running for city council, organizations she…
Oct. 4, 2022
S1E17 - Modesto's Graphic Designer/Podcaster, Anthony Silva!
On the show today I interview the Lead Creative for Visit Modesto & Co-Host of the Porcelain Peak Podcast, Anthony Silva! We talk about what's going on with Visit Modesto, creativity in general, and the podcast he's a part o…
Aug. 31, 2022
S1E16 - Stockton's Filmmaker, Maria Alanis!
Today I interview Maria Alanis, a filmmaker from Stockton! She talks about growing up in Stockton, the films she was able to direct (Alexithymia & I'd Like to Live), her past & current projects in LA, celebrities she's been …
Aug. 24, 2022
S1E15 - Modesto's Famous Singer, Liliana Hernandez!
On the show today I interview Liliana Hernandez who was on the Univision singing shows "Va Por Ti" and "La Reina de la Cancion", graduated from Stanislaus State, & performed at the Gallo Center! She talks about her interest …
Aug. 17, 2022
S1E14 - Stockton's Podcaster (Podcast Stockton Founder), Matt Beckwith!
One of the first podcasters in the 209 and founder of Podcast Stockton, Matt Beckwith, joins Episode 14 to talk about growing up in Stockton, his career in call centers, starting Podcast Stockton (a podcast that went on from…
July 27, 2022
S1E13 - Stockton's KWIN Radio Host, Lucas!
On today's show, Luis interviews one of the most recognizable voices in radio in the 209, Lucas from 97.7/98.3 KWIN!
May 30, 2022
S1E12 - Hilmar's Business/Soccer Club Owner, Lee Neves!
Today on The 209 Journey Podcast, I interview Hilmar's business owner (CrossCurrents LLC) & recent Soccer Club owner (SC Stockton; playing in USL W next year!), Lee Neves!
April 5, 2022
S1E11 - Modesto's Writer/Blogger, Alyssa Mazzina!
In today's episode, I interview a content marketing leader, writer, & blogger from Modesto, (and the person who provided me with the opportunity to start my amazing blog at Stan State) Alyssa Mazzina!
March 23, 2022
S1E10 - Atwater's Mexican Catering/Taqueria Owner, Raul Ballesteros!
In our 10th episode, Luis interviews Atwater's Mexican Catering/Taqueria Business Owner, Raul Ballesteros! He talks about growing up in Merced, how the business started, & more!
March 9, 2022
S1E9 - Stockton's Graphic Designer, Jessica Lopez!
On the show today is one of the top graphic designers from Stockton who has created a lot of logos/graphic designs that you'll see around the 209 (and also the logo for this podcast!), Jessica Lopez!
Feb. 21, 2022
S1E8 - Turlock's Pro Soccer Player, Hayden Sargis & Coach Antonio Sargis!
Today Luis interviews Hayden Sargis, who recently signed with DC United of the MLS & his father and youth coach, Antonio Sargis!
Feb. 12, 2022
S1E7 - Turlock Journal Reporter, Angelina Martin!
Today's guest is Turlock Journal's News Reporter, Angelina Martin! She talks to us about growing up in Turlock, going to Stanislaus State, working for Turlock Journal, 209 Magazine, & Studio209, starting a 49ers podcast, and…
Nov. 13, 2021
S1E6 - Stand-Up Comedian, Anthony K!
On the show today is a stand-up comedian who recently had a show at Modesto's Gallo Center (for the 2nd time already), Anthony K!
Aug. 28, 2021
S1E5 - Oakdale's Disney Ambassador, Lauren Fields!
On the show today is Oakdale California's Disney Ambassador (and quite possibly The 209 in general too!), Lauren Fields!
Aug. 17, 2021
S1E4 - Hilmar's Award-Winning Real Estate Agent & GM of Academica SC, Michael Rocha!
On the show today is Michael Rocha, who was recently voted as BEST REALTOR in the 209's Magazines Best of 209 in 2021! He's also General Manager of Academica SC, a soccer team based in Turlock, CA.
July 27, 2021
S1E3 - Newly-Elected Mayor of Modesto, CA, Sue Zwahlen!
The 3rd guest on the show is our newly-elected Mayor of Modesto, California, Sue Zwahlen! We talk about what it was like growing up in Modesto, her career in nursing & time in the Modesto City School Board, & how her campaig…
July 14, 2021
S1E2 - The 209's Most Famous Math Teacher (& Ellen DeGeneres Best Friend), Lori Gaines!
My 2nd guest on the show is without a doubt the 209's most famous math teacher (she was on Ellen DeGeneres shows 3 times!), Lori Gaines!