Season 1
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!
June 29, 2021
S1E1 - Honor Classes & Entrepreneurial Spirit with Anthony Pacheco, Founder of Simpl. Music Marketing
The first episode features the person that I started my first podcast with & who told me how to edit a podcast, Anthony Pacheco! He shares his story growing up in Modesto, CA, & starting his music marketing agency, Simpl. & …