Lifestyle Episodes
May 9, 2025
The Stahl House - a Case Study House. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Mid Century Modern residential design in Los Angeles is exemplified by the Stahl House Case House Study #22. The optimism, exuberance and prosperity of the 1950s and 60s is evident in the design and still attractive in 2025.
Feb. 17, 2025
Presidents' Day: What do we celebrate ? Talking with Professor Jack Pitney.
What began as a commemorative to First President George Washington has evolved into a celebration of all 45 US presidents.
Jan. 29, 2025
Infantilised: How our Culture killed Adulthood. Talking with author Keith Hayward
Life markers on the road to adulthood: leaving home, getting married, starting a career, buying a house , are eluding many Gen X and Gen Z’ers. Why ? Are they running away from responsibility ? The rise of Kidults.
May 29, 2024
Neptune finishes the Round the World Ocean Global Race. Talking with skipper Tann Raffray and supporter Amy Bridge.
8 months to complete a round the world sailing race with a crew of 9 one of whom has Parkinson’s disease on a 60’ sailboat.
Feb. 21, 2024
Ocean Globe Race Leg 3 - Auckland NZ to Punta delEste, Uruguay. Talking with Skipper Tann Raffray and Amy Bridge.
The Ocean Globe Race is the successor to the Whitbread, a round the world sailing race starting and ending in Southampton, with ports of call, Cape Town, Auckland and Punta del Este. 13 boats are participating representing 8 countries. Neptune, one of the French entrants is using the race to raise …
Dec. 21, 2023
CapeTown to Auckland: The Ocean Globe Around the World Sailing Race: Talking with Skipper Tan Raffray and Amy Bridge
The second leg of the OGR round the world sailing competition covered 7250 nautical miles: CapeTown to Auckland. And the Neptune’s special mission of raising awareness about Parkinson’s Disease was also successful.
Aug. 8, 2023
The Ocean Globe Race: Talking with Tan Raffray and Amy Bridge.
The OGR is the successor to the Whitbread Round the World Race: 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the first such race.Tan Raffray Will skipper the 60 foot, 10 person sailboat on the 7 month named the Neptune. Amy Bridge will support the Neptune and its special Parkinson’s mission.
April 25, 2023
Peking to Paris: The ultimate motoring challenge. Talking to Jim Gately.
Founded in 1907 but revived in 1997, the rally lasts 36 days starting at the Great Wall of China and ending at the Eiffel Tower. For 36 days over 8500 miles, across 11 countries and 8 time zones competitors race their classic, collectible cars.
April 6, 2023
Carnaval : Celebrating San Francisco's diverse Hispanic Heritage through Music and Dance. Talking to Rodrigo Ehecatl Duran.
The 45th Carnaval San Francisco celebrating our diverse Hispanic culture takes place May 27 and 28 and features international artists, bands, cuisine spread over a 17 block expanse of the Mission District.
Jan. 19, 2023
Spare: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV blog.
Prince Harry’s memoir.
Attacks the Royal Family.
Dec. 9, 2022
Red's Java House: Talking with Mr. Tom McGarvey, San Francisco Native Son.
95 year old Tom McGarvey relates his life in San Francisco , selling newspapers, going to sea and running Red’s Java House for longshoremen.
Oct. 10, 2022
Oaksterdam University: talking with Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor, President and CEO of Oaksterdam University.
Reforming America’s Cannabis laws.
Oct. 4, 2022
160 Years of Community: The story of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Bodega, California and its' pioneer founders.
A presentation on the history of St. Teresa of Avila Church to be made October 8, 2022 at Bodega.
Sept. 2, 2021
Tonga: Memoir of a Peace Corps Volunteer. In conversation with Tina Martin.
Tina Martin joined the Peace Corps in 1969 and served for two years in Tonga, a Polynesian Kingdom in the South Pacific. At times funny and other times moving, she learned the language and lived like a Tongan in a hut teachin...
July 15, 2021
San Francisco's 49 Mile Drive or the 49 Mile Scenic Route ? Heather Knight of The San Francisco Chronicle does a re-make.
The classic 49 Mile Drive through San Francisco's picturesque neighborhoods and iconic landmarks has not been revamped since 1939 when it was created for the SF World's Fair and it as auto centric. Enter Heather Knight, repor...