Best Marin Independent Journal Podcasts (2024)

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Season Five: Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's, Part One 17:22

1d ago17:22

17:22

Chef Heidi Krahling joins us to talk about giving back to the community with food through the organizations: Great Chefs and Wineries benefiting Lifehouse, Extra Food, and her newest venture SOUPer Kitchen.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Heidi Krahling

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Season Five: Johnny Love and Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch Water 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

Legendary SF barman Johnny Love (Metheny) and his partner, Duncan Wedderburn of San Rafael's Ranch Water, join us to talk about their journey to Marin CountyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Johnny Love Duncan Wedderburn

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Season Five: David Macpherson, hospitality industry attorney 23:57

3M ago23:57

23:57

Longtime hospitality industry attorney David Macpherson joins us to discuss general liability as it pertains to onsale liquor establishments. Hint: insurance, insurance, insurance. Opinions expressed are solely opinions. Always consult your own attorney for legal adviceBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum David MacPherson

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Season Five: Sam Levy, bar consultant for Nick's Cove 16:40

5M ago16:40

16:40

We chat all things liquid with Sam Levy, Fern Bar's operating partner, former bar manager at the (once) 3 Michelin starred The Restaurant at Meadowood and current bar consultant at the newly revamped Nick's CoveBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Sam Levy

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Season Five: Scott Jampol, founder of the Sausalito Liquor Company 19:31

6M ago19:31

19:31

We welcome hospitality vet Scott Jampol (Open Table, Sausalito Cruising Club) to talk about the launch of the Sausalito Liquor Company which features two whiskeys and a gin.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Scott Jampol

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Season Five: Dan Jewett, Marin Living Co-founder and Editorial and Operations Director 22:32

6M ago22:32

22:32

We discus all things Marin with Dan Jewett, Marin Living magazine editor and co-author of the Counting Crows 1994 hit "Round Here."By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Dan Jewett

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Season Five: GM Kevin Cabrey and Chef Sylvain Montassier of Paseo: A California Bistro 22:31

7M ago22:31

22:31

Paseo: A California Bistro is open, and celebrating 75 years of great wine, food and cocktails under the name Paseo in Mill ValleyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Kevin Cabrey Sylvain Montassier

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Season Five: Benson Wang co-founder of Palm House Hospitality 21:32

8M ago21:32

21:32

We explore different ways to look at the restaurant business with Benson Wang the co-founder of Palm House Hospitality, which owns and operates the Palm House and the Dorian in SF, and the Flamingo Resort and Nick's Cove in the North BayBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Benson Wang

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Season Five: Colleen Bidwill: the Marin IJ's Calendar Editor, Asst. Lifestyles Editor and Reporter 16:29

9M ago16:29

16:29

We welcome Colleen Bidwill, the Marin IJ's Events Calendar Editor/Asst. Lifestyles Editor and reporter, to get her take on the busiest events year ever, post pandemic.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Colleen Bidwill

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Season Five: Larry Mindel, restaurant legend, and the man behind both Poggio and Copita 22:25

9M ago22:25

22:25

We welcome Larry Mindel, restaurateur extraordinaire, to talk about what makes for success in the restaurant business.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Larry Mindel

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Season Five: Daedalus Howell, editor of the Pacific Sun and the North Bay Bohemian 19:36

10M ago19:36

19:36

We talk with editor Daedalus Howell (also a filmmaker, writer, actor, and conceptual artist) to talk about the state of so-called "underground" newspapers.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Daedalus Howell

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Season Five: Jerry Pompili, former Bill Graham associate and manager of Winterland 17:01

10M ago17:01

17:01

We welcome the man who introduced Peter Frampton on Frampton Comes Alive! to talk about Bill Graham, Winterland, Rock and Roll, and the Tequila SunriseBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jerry Pompili

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School-to-Career Day with Rob Devincenzi, Marin Independent Journal 14:17

1y ago14:17

14:17

S1 | E27: Today, we met Charley Conner, a San Marin High School student on School-to-Career Day. She was shadowing with our friend, colleague and silent podcast partner, Rob Devincenzi, Publisher of the Marin IJ. They came downstairs in the office building we share to see our podcasting studio in action. It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up, s…

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Istanbul Rug 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

S1 | E26: In our final episode of Season 1, we continue inviting you, the listener, deeper into our process. Today, you will hear our conversation with Ogi Teker, 4th generation owner of Istanbul Rug - and you'll hear it from start to finish, literally, as we hit the record button right when Ogi arrives. Ogi and his father Esref opened their San Ra…

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Vern Glenn 42:12

1y ago42:12

42:12

S1 | E25: You just heard strong words from KPIX-TV sports broadcaster, Vern Glenn, from a recent story he did about the Play Marin program and its creator, Paul Austin. We talked to Paul a few episodes ago about the success he has had teaching life lessons to kids of all colors through sports. Back to Vern, you may know him from his current 11 year…

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Jolly King Liquors 26:13

1y ago26:13

26:13

S1 | E24: Welcome to our last drop of Season 1! Today, Kalina and I turned on the mics a little early, so you can join us in the room where it happens with Anil and Nidhi Dhir. We are keeping it in the family today, father-and-daughter owners of Jolly King Liquors in Mill Valley. Guests: Anil and Nidhi Dhir, Jolly King Liquors www.yelp.com/biz/joll…

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San Rafael’s Citizen of the Year 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

S1 | E23: MCYC is the Marin County Youth Commission, founded in 1969 to act as a political voice for young people. Today we sit down with the Commission's coordinator, Samantha Ramirez, who has dedicated her career so far to the San Rafael schools, where she was once a student. This year, she was recognized for her efforts with a special honor. Sta…

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Carroceria Collision 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

S1 | E22: What do a pickup truck, a Valentines Day dance and an auto body shop have in common? You'll have to meet the Llamas family to find out. And what's funny is everyone in their auto body business has a different answer. But, whatever the family stories are, one thing they all agree on is how the parts fit together, at home and at work - it s…

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Season Four: Stephanie Koehler, restaurant marketer and founder of SAKInterMedia 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

19:35

We chat with Stephanie Koehler, Founder of SAKInterMedia and Executive Director of the Downtown Novato Business Association about marketing do's and don'ts in the post pandemic restaurant businessBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Stephanie Koehler

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Season Four: Ken Mackenzie of Fresh Victor 21:23

1+ y ago21:23

21:23

We chat with cocktail guru Ken Mackenzie, the man behind Fresh Victor, a line of outstanding fresh bar mixers for both at home and on premiseBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Ken MacKenzie

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Season Four: Tonya Pitts, award winning sommelier at One Market 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

19:27

We welcome Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast's Best Sommelier/Wine director of 2022 to talk wine, wine service and One Market's new menuBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Tonya Pitts

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AidLife Home Care 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

S1 | E21: Those were my comments from before we began our interview with the three nurses who own AidLife Home Care in San Rafael. We don't usually start our episodes with me talking, but that "getting to know you" chat was a good example of the personal stories and experiences many of us have with caring for our relatives. We learned as we spent m…

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F45 Training San Rafael 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

S1 | E20: You just heard from one of the owners at F45 Training in San Rafael, who is no stranger to community. Together with his husband, not only are they building community here in Marin, they had to build it after a move from the East Coast, after two dramatic career changes and perhaps, most notably, after years of struggle to join the communi…

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Marin County Office of Education 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

S1 | E19: Work experience can be hard to come by for high school kids. Juggling school and the possibility of college is overwhelming enough, but how do you figure out what you might want to do or what you might be interested in? Or, if college is right for you at all? The Marin County Office of Education has a program for that. Keisha Fuller's job…

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Season Four: Donna Seymour of Cucina SA 15:18

1+ y ago15:18

15:18

Donna Seymour of San Anselmo's Cucina joins us to discuss Italian cocktail, outdoor dining and the San Anselmo dining sceneBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Donna Seymour

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Season Four: Clay Walker of Gott's Roadside 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

24:46

We welcome Clay Walker, President of Gott's Roadside, to talk Frosé, fine wine, LeBron James and fast casual dining at the place that always has a line down the blockBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Clay Walker

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Season Four: Munther Massarweh of Rickey's, the Speakeasy, and the Boardroom 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

17:43

We chat with Chef Munther Massarweh, about Rickey's in Novato, as well as his newer projects; the Boardroom and Speakeasy. Two new concepts where he explores the Frank Sinatra "Rat Pack" era in food and in cocktails.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Munther Massarweh

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Season Four: Nish Nadaraja, former employee #6 at Yelp! 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

We welcome Nish Nadaraja, former Yelp! Employee #6, to talk about the state of user generated reviews, from the outside looking in.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Nish Nadarajah

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United With Earth 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

S1 | E18: Picture yourself for a moment, in the heart of Marin County - San Rafael, California. A town with many distinct neighborhoods, East San Rafael is home to the Canal neighborhood. It's one that marries cultural diversity and economic vitality. There are a few industrial districts there, and today Kalina and I find ourselves in a former Star…

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Good & Clean 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

S1 | E17: Stinson Beach has been called the most southern California of Marin's beach towns. In a town of 541 people, where there are three real estate agencies, two restaurants, one grocery store and about 150 rental houses, there is only one residential cleaning business - that's Good & Clean. Stinson Beach is separated from the rest of the Count…

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Alegre Home Care 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

S1 | E16: Alegre Home Care is a safe place for everyone, including it's LGBT clients and staff. Founder and CEO, Charles Symes, started Alegre from a small apartment in San Francisco's Castro District by following his personal mission to be of service. His company now serves people in nine office throughout the greater Bay Area, and they do it thou…

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Season Four: Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazine, Part 2 13:35

1+ y ago13:35

13:35

Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazine join us to discuss the 2022 "Getties: Best of the Bay Area" and other assorted topics.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Mimi Towle Nikki Wood

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Season Four: Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood of Local Getaways magazine 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

21:14

We are joined by Local Getways founders Mimi Towle and Nikki Wood to discuss "Best of" magazine/newspaper season, which includes their inaugural issue and their very own "Getties."By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Mimi Towle Nikki Wood

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Mid Season 1 Trailer 2:48

1+ y ago2:48

2:48

We Are One Marin Podcast | The Marin Council of Chambers. This is storytelling at the local level, told one diverse voice at a time. Meet the merchants of our County as host Stephanie Plante listens to how Marin works. Welcome to our inaugural series sponsored in part by the Marin Community Foundation. Special thanks to the Marin IJ.…

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MC Arts & Culture 25:30

1+ y ago25:30

25:30

S1 | E15: In our continuing celebration of Marin City's 80th, we made a visit to MC Arts & Culture, where we learned that the "MC" stands for many things. It can be Marin County, Marin City or, in the more traditional sense, Master of Ceremonies, which is where Oshalla Diana Marcus comes in. As you will hear, she wears the title MC very well. She i…

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Performing Stars 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

S1 | E14: Today's guest practically needs no introduction. She's lived and worked in Marin City for more than thirty years. She's both a youth advocate and these days, she's becoming an historian. Felecia Gaston is the Director of Performing Stars Marin, an arts enrichment program with a mission to combat the isolation of Marin City's children. Sta…

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Play Marin 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

26:17

S1 | E13: Paul Austin has heard this refrain from many parents as the founder and head coach of Play Marin in Marin City. It's one of the reasons his program grew from one basketball team of nine players to twelve separate teams full of kids from his neighborhood and all over the County. When we met, he led us in some drills, not only on diversity …

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Salon B Part II 20:26

1+ y ago20:26

20:26

S1 | E12: As promised, we're back with Bishlam Bullock, the owner of Salon B, which is the only Black-owned storefront on 4th Street in San Rafael. In Part II, we go back to Bishlam's childhood in Marin City and learn how that foundation invigorated his activism today. Welcome back. Guest: Bishlam Bullock, Salon B www.salonbsanrafael.com For more i…

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Salon B Part I 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

S1 | E11: We made an appointment with Bishlam Bullock at Salon B in San Rafael for this episode and haircuts were just the beginning of the conversation. We spoke to him about his hairstyling history, his business history, his personal history and what he learned along the way. Colorist, stylist, specialist - or is the specialty something else enti…

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Stinson Beach Market 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

25:04

S1 | E10: Happy customers are the key to any business, but Sergio Vergara isn't a weather man. Together with his wife, Susy, he owns the Stinson Beach Market, where they sell just about everything - except sunshine. We spoke to him about the special sauce they provide at their West Marin grocery store and how the allure of this beach town drew them…

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Season Four: Jammir Gray Executive Chef Compline Restaurant Napa 17:59

1+ y ago17:59

17:59

We welcome culinary traveler and UC Davis educated chef Jammir Gray of Napa's Compline Restaurant and Wine ShopBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jammir Gray

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Season Four: Michael Mindel CEO Restaunomics 22:59

2y ago22:59

22:59

We welcome Michael Mindel (son of Larry Mindel) the CEO of Restaunomics which includes clients: Poggio Trattoria and Copita Tequileria y Comida (both in Sausalito), with a new Copita coming soon to San Jose's Willow GlenBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Michael Mindel

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Season Four: Brendan Moylan, award winning whiskey maker and brewer 15:53

2y ago15:53

15:53

We welcome Brendan Moylan, the owner Moylan's Brewery and the owner of Stillwater Spirits, whose Moylan's Whiskey was proclaimed the Grand National Whiskey Champion at this year's U.S. Whiskey and Spirits Open competitionBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Brendan Moylan

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Wink Optics 31:51

2y ago31:51

31:51

S1 | E9: This is Frank Gomez, owner of Wink Optics in San Anselmo. When Kalina and I sat down with him, he went to the heart of the We Are One Marin campaign's mission - how do we promote social equity in business and in community right here in this County? From his childhood in one of Sacramento's poor neighborhoods to his early career in the emer…

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Tanya and Victor Photography 18:36

2y ago18:36

18:36

S1 | E8: Today, Kalina and I want you to meet Tanya Rodriguez, who cut and pasted her way to fulfilling a dream. She owns Tanya and Victor Photography together with her husband, where they are role models for prospective wedding clients. Not only have they been married for nine years, between them they represent almost 250 years of marriage in thei…

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Salt & Pepper 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

S1 | E7: Today, you will join us at Salt & Pepper restaurant where the owner, Paul Monterroso, did not start at the top. In fact, it was quite the opposite. He began his career as you heard, working for Charlene Jackson as a busboy at the New Morning Cafe in downtown Tiburon, about 1992. The place was a breakfast institution for almost 50 years. Fo…

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Season Four: Sean Thackrey, in his own words: Part 2 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

The late great winemaker Sean Thackrey shares his thoughts on winemaking, UC Davis, wine history and terroirBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Sean Thackrey

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Season Four: Sean Thackrey, in his own words: Part 1 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

In this episode we air a pre pandemic interview with the late Sean ThackreyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Sean Thackrey

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Season Four: Andrew Freeman 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

Restaurant marketing guru Andrew Freeman of af&co. and Carbonate joins us to discuss marketing do's and don'ts. His slogan says it all "Through the Looking Glass, finding your way in a new era of hospitality."By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Andrew Freeman

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VC Workplace Solutions 21:29

2y ago21:29

21:29

S1 | E6: Today, we sit down with Karen Carrera. She co-owns Workplace Solutions, where she trains and investigates discrimination in the workplace. Karen moved to the United States from Peru as a child and experienced her single Mom's struggles to find a job and support their family. This makes Karen a sought after lawyer who can counsel employers …

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