Season 1
May 5, 2023
S1E34 - TV Reporter & Law-Enforcement Officer, Alan Sanchez (from Turlock)!
This week I interview former TV Reporter for CW31/CBS13, current Law Enforcement Officer & Media Relations Specialist for The Peoples Media Relations, Alan Sanchez! He talks about growing up in Turlock, his years in the medi…
April 28, 2023
S1E33 - Olde Tyme Pastries Owner, Terri Coonce (from Ceres)!
On Episode 33 I interview Terri Coonce, owner of one of the 209's oldest & best bakeries, Old Tyme Pastries in Turlock! She talks about growing up in a couple of different cities in the 209, her passion in baking, how she we…
April 20, 2023
S1E32 - Stanislaus County Veteran Services Rep., Mariana Pearce (from Modesto)!
After a brief vacation from the podcast, I'm back with an interview with the Veteran Services Rep. of Stanislaus County, Mariana Pearce! She talks about her time in the army, the benefits that Veterans should know about, the…
March 16, 2023
S1E31 - Beauty Salon Owner, Patty Ayala (from Stockton)!
In Episode 31, I interview the owner of Uniqo Professional Salon (located in downtown Stockton), Patty Ayala, about her interest in the beauty industry, opening Uniqo Salon, & her experience as a Travel Stylist.
March 10, 2023
S1E30 - Pro Soccer Player, Ozzie Ramos (from Modesto/Ceres)!
In Episode 30, I interview a pro soccer player from Modesto/Ceres, who currently plays as a Midfielder for Central Valley Fuego FC, Ozzie Ramos! He talks about his career, his 209 futbol training, & provides career advice fo…
March 3, 2023
S1E29 - Creative Media Student, Veronica Sexton (from Turlock)!
In Episode 29, I interview an inspirational creative media student who recently turned 50 and went back to school in her 40s, Veronica Sexton! She talks about why she decided to go back to college and what her experience has…
Feb. 23, 2023
S1E28 - Fire Captain & Stockton's Taco Truck Instagram Creator, Lucian Neely (from Stockton)!
In Episode 28, I interview Fresno's North Central Fire Captain & the creator of the Taco Trucks of Stockton Instagram page (which has over 5.8k followers), Lucian Neely!
Feb. 16, 2023
S1E27 - Broadway Associate Director, Dalia Ashurina (from Turlock)!
On this episode, I talk to the Associate Director for Broadway's Sweeney Todd and previously Resident Director for The Phantom of the Opera, Dalia Ashurina! She is a media and theatre director who grew up in Turlock and in a…
Feb. 9, 2023
S1E26 - Musician, Songwriter & Podcast Producer, Carolyn Kendrick (from Stockton)!
In Episode 26 I interview Stockton's musician, songwriter, fiddler, & podcast producer of You're Wrong About Podcast & You Are Good Podcast, Carolyn Kendrick! She talks about where her passion for music came from, what her c…
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!