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Bands such as Blink 182 ,Agent 51, Sprung Monkey , Unwritten Law started at the San Diego, CA music venue called SOMA . SOMA was an all ages club with a heavy emphasis on local bands.This is where many bands grew up and became national touring bands by starting off on the smaller stage and then growing their audience to get to the main stage and open for national acts as well as headline their own shows . Jerm booked bands and ran the club from November 1989 until 1997 .Jer took over running ...
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We are shining a spotlight on people making a difference in their communities, industries, and organizations. These conversations range from community leaders to policymakers to everyday folks doing extraordinary things to make this world a brighter place to live. USSFCU Spotlight Podcast is presented by the United States Senate Federal Credit Union.
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Send us a Text Message. We sit and chat with Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine .By Union and Metro podcast
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Send us a Text Message. we catch up with Brian Sheerin from San Diego band , Mower and discuss his history in music and transitioning over to vocals for the band Stretcher . great fun catching up with Brian and he was very gratious with his limited time to come and chat . https://m.facebook.com/.profile.php?id=61557700443796…
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Roy Lozano - DOWNSET - Powerflo - Cypress Hill
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Roy Lozano from DOWNSET , Cypress Hill and Powerflo . We talk about how he got started in music and much more ! this was a long time coming as we have tried to arrange schedules but werent able to make it happen until Roy drove down to the studio to chat with us , Huge thanx and this was a really inspiring and i…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Thomas R. Getman
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It’s All About Compassion This Giving Tuesday we couldn’t think of anyone better suited to feature on our latest podcast than Mr. Thomas Getman. Dedicating his entire life to charity and service to others, Mr. Getman exemplifies the spirit of giving. He has worked worldwide from the U.S. Senate to the Middle East, Geneva, and everything in between.…
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Cliff about working at Off The Record , military and Post Office work and do a deep dive into his roots into music and Punk Rock and the legendary band Social Spit . Many people have very fond memories of being introduced to new bands thanx to Cliff and Social Spit is a legendary San Diego band with many members…
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Timothy E Pyles - Radio Personality
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Send us a Text Message. We sit and chat with local Tim Pyles Known for local radio and so much more ! We do a deep dive and chat about his beginnings into music and present day adventures . Find Tim on instagram, Twitter and Threads : @thelocalpyle Facebook : @TimothyEPyles Stickers : @pylesstickerco on instagram sticker orders ; @ stickerpyles@gma…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Jim Davis, Ken Harvey & John Booty with the Congressional Football Game
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The Congressional Football Game is this month. We had the privilege of sitting down for a conversation with some key individuals who have made this Capitol Hill tradition a must-see experience for the entire family. Jim Davis is a CFG founding member representing the Capitol Police. Ken Harvey is a four-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Washington Commanders…
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Jason Navarro : Suicide Machines , J.Navarro and the Traitors ,Break Anchor ,The Boreouts
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Jason Navarro , from Suicide Machines, J.Navarro and the Traitors ,Break Anchor ,The Boreouts as well as a fellow 100% skateboarder who works with Food not Class . You probably recognize our intro and outro songs from his band Break Anchor. We start off talking skateboards and having Suicide machines on the Tony…
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Send us a Text Message. We sat and chatted with Knikki , Cameron and Adam . Ugly Lenny was not able to make it but we chatted with him on a previous podcast. we chat about the local scene and much more ! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078896626025&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/wabash_cannons_band?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://…
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Noel Jordan - The Classified , Solo artist
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Send us a Text Message. We chatted with Noel in the beginning but wanted to catch up since its been a few years and the first season were only 1/2 hour episodes. Noel was in the San Diego band The Classified and continues writing music to this day.By Union and Metro podcast
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Send us a Text Message. We sit in with Andy Platfoot , bass player for the Buck o Nine .After we get to hear a new song the band has written ,we catch up and then dive right into Andy's working studio and chat about how the work songs back and forth since band members live in different cities and states . We find out how he got into the band throug…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt
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This month we explore leadership. What does it mean to be a leader? How do good leaders respond under pressure? What does a team want from their leader? While there are nuanced answers to all of these questions, there is one thing that remains at the forefront; putting others first. There is no better person to have this conversation with than long…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger
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May is a very significant month for police officers around the nation in that the month is set aside to honor officers who have lost their lives in the line if duty. The culmination of the month-long tribute is National Police Week (May 14 - 20 in 2023) with Peace Officer’s Memorial Day being held on May 16 this year. This month is also significant…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black
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April is Credit Union Youth Month and we are featuring Chaplain Barry C. Black to discuss many things but one of the main topics is his new children’s book A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope. Chaplain Black shares his inspiration for the book and his life’s journey from “unpromising beginnings” to becoming the U.S. Senate Cha…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Secretary of the Senate Ann Berry
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To wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month we would like to share our interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Senate; Sonceria Ann Berry. Sec. Berry was sworn in as the 34th secretary of the United States Senate on March 1, 2021. Sec. Berry is the first African American to serve in this position and the eighth woman to hold the office. Ab…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike Spent sits in and chats with jerm and Jer and shares insight into his musical influences , roots and the band Spent Idols. Jerm and Mike reminisce about their history going back about 30 years as well as insight to opportunities that Mike felt weren't worth compromising style and freedom of expression for. This episode …
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In celebration of Women’s History Month and specifically on International Women’s Day, we would like to shine our spotlight on entrepreneur, business owner, Master Gardener and most recently, the newly appointed Board Chair for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce - Nicole McGrew. About Nicole McGrew Nicole McGrew opened Threadleaf in 2018, which gre…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Herbert "Bertie" Bowman
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The particular date of this podcast episode is historically significant in that on February 25, 1870, Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels from Mississippi took the oath of office and became the first African American U.S. Senator. In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to honor that historic date and share a very special conversation we had with …
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Senator Ron Wyden
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In our first episode of USSFCU's Spotlight Podcast, our President and CEO, Timothy L. Anderson sat down with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to discuss the credit union business model, its mission of equalizing financial opportunity for all, and the advantages of nonprofit financial services. The conversation also highlights Senator Wyden’s relationship w…
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Clint Graham -Dying Species,Inciting Riots ,Homeless Sexuals, The Waste Aways, Jon Cougar Concentration Camp
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Send us a Text Message. We sat with Clint Grahm from Dying Species , Inciting Riots , Homeless Sexuals ,The waste aways and Jon Cougar Concentration camp . Clint and Jerm ran in the same group of musicians in Santee ,California and Clint played in many bands with different musicians from East County. Once again skateboarding is a string that ties e…
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Send us a Text Message. We sit and chat with Chris Armes from Agent 51 and Mike Spent is also sitting in ,We chat about his history and his Graphics company which is who did our logo ! Great stories and a real fun time hanging out ! find Chris at : Agent 51 instagram https://instagram.com/agent51official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Chris Armes Spotify http…
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The Calvins ,San Diego Punk Rock band
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Send us a Text Message. We sat down with The Calvins and talked about origins and so much more ! With the band slowly contemplating the idea of starting a band and eventually getting together in 2000/2001 . We talk about the process of writing music and keeping things diplomatic , they have found a balance and you can tell listening , that they jus…
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Trevor Henthorn -Sweat Engine - Industrial music legend
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Send us a Text Message. This episode we get to dive deep into the origins of club Soma with Sweat Engine's Trevor Henthorn . We met way back in about 1989 or so when the club was still mainly a dance club with occasional bands . Deep dive on the different scene we all grew up in. Again you find the link between skateboarding as music ! I found indu…
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Sulo King -Authentic Sellout - Local promoter
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Sulo about his introduction into music and SOMA , He shares how he got interested in booking shows and we talk shop. We also discuss his band Authentic Sellout and how he came across the name as well as share a few songs and much more ! youtube : authentic sellout instagram : https://instagram.com/sulosellout in…
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Ugly Lenny - Inciting Riots and more !
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Ugly Lenny from Inciting Riots, C T D , Social spit and 13 Wolves . Lenny has been in the scene for years and has played in a few bands and here we touch base after a few years of seeing each other ! local Punk Rock legend Ugly Lenny ! https://incitingriots.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/incitingriots Upc…
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Sam V Castellano [ Sound engineer legend ]
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Send us a Text Message. We chat with Sammy who is a local legend when it comes to sound engineering, we go deep into his first years doing sound as well as some shows and partners as well as apprentices. Sammy was doing sound for SOMA even before i started booking shows and continued working with us on and off for many years . He is known all over …
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Fear Factory `s Dino Cazares , brother Rocky Cazares and sister Gina Cazares
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Send us a Text Message. Jerm & Jer did our first remote session for this one. Gina , sister of the Cazares family , welcomed us to her home to hang out and record. Rocky , brother , was in town and Dino as well as Gina's son Zane , drove down as well as Jer. This was a bit of coordinating and even though I had to run home early , the family had a B…
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Send us a Text Message. This one was a fun one , you basically get dropped into 3 friends brainstorming and just having a great chat ! Jer , Jerm & John chat about the new name for G-Spot , Now Beta 7 . We jump right into it debating cancel culture and the rumor mill and its effects on bands . We chat about his facebook page / documentary San Diego…
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Dan Albert (buck o nine ) & Jeffrey lee Hawthorne ( ex- drummer / buck o nine & g-Spot )
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Send us a Text Message. We had a few beers flowing and had some laughs as we catch up and the jokes fly and the drinks go down ! This was our longest episode to date. jerm and jer chat with Dan Albert and Jeff Hawthorne . Dan plays trombone in Buck o Nine and Jeff Hawthorne played drums for Buck o Nine as well as G Spot. We go back to the roots and…
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bonus song for season 2.Episode 17 cockroach! live .
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Send us a Text Message. this is as raw as it gets . this is jerm, Monica, Colin and Jay performing 'Oh My Gawd" .By Union and Metro podcast
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Union and Metro Podcast - Monica & Colin : Dodgeball , Cockroach!, Pentagrams and Daises
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Send us a Text Message. Jer and Jerm chat with Monica Sierras & Colin Smith about the origins of Dodgeball , Cockroach! and their current project Pentagrams and Daises . Colin talks about recording with Frank Melendez from Sprung Monkey that turned into a couple 7inch records as well as the idea of a secret song on a local CD called Lump Of Coal . …
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Union and Metro Podcast - Pat Kim : Sprung Monkey / Unwritten law / Labeled Victims
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Send us a Text Message. Jerm and Jer talk with Tattoo artist Pat Kim from Sprung Monkey ,Unwritten Law and originally Labeled Victims . We start from Pat Kim and Jon Pebsworth from Buck-o-nine move down to San Diego . We chat about the bands he has played with as well as touring .By Pat Kim "PK"
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