Best 90 California Podcasts

Here is our list of top California podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. Tim Conway Jr. on Demand

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand
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Tim Conway Jr. can be heard live Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm on KFI AM 640, and everywhere on the iHeartRadio

Producer/Network

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

Email

****@kfiam640.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

432

Episodes

3335

2. California City

California City
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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For

Producer/Network

LAist Studios

Email

****@scpr.org

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

1193

Episodes

91

3. Bay Curious

Bay Curious
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Watch Video

Bay Curious is a show about your questions and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers.

Producer/Network

KQED

Email

****@kqed.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

949

Episodes

446

4. KQED's The California Report

KQED's The California Report
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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy

Producer/Network

KQED

Email

****@kqed.org

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

349

Episodes

1521

5. National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

National Review's Radio Free California Podcast
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A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live.

Producer/Network

National Review

Email

****@nationalreview.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

602

Episodes

142

6. Airtalk

Airtalk
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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news,

Producer/Network

LAist 89.3

Email

****@scpr.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

119

Episodes

1526

7. San Diego News Now

San Diego News Now
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San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health,

Producer/Network

KPBS Public Media

Email

****@kpbs.org

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

80

Episodes

1316

8. KPBS Midday Edition

KPBS Midday Edition
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KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in

Producer/Network

KPBS

Email

****@kpbs.org

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

53

Episodes

1198

9. The California Report Magazine

The California Report Magazine
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Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and

Producer/Network

KQED

Email

****@kqed.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

121

Episodes

954

10. East Bay Yesterday

East Bay Yesterday
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East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other

Producer/Network

East Bay Yesterday

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

364

Episodes

69

11. Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley
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Watch Video

'Tavis Smiley' is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's

Host

Tavis Smiley

Producer/Network

KBLA Talk 1580

Email

****@smileyaudiomedia.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

1038

12. The State of California

The State of California
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A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California.

Producer/Network

Audacy

Email

****@kcbsradio.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

853

13. Voice of San Diego Podcast

Voice of San Diego Podcast
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This is Voice of San Diego's weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the

Producer/Network

Voice of San Diego

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

172

Episodes

286

14. Golden State Naturalist

Golden State Naturalist
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Golden State Naturalist is a love letter to California's ecological past, present, and future. Come with

Host

Michelle Fullner

Producer/Network

Michelle Fullner

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

227

Episodes

55

15. The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show

The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show
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The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show is hosted by author, California real estate trainer, investor, and

Hosts

Aaron Norris, Bruce Norris

Producer/Network

The Norris Group, Bruce Norris & Aaron Norris

Email

****@thenorrisgroup.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

56

Episodes

391

16. Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and

Producer/Network

Commonwealth Club of California

Email

****@commonwealthclub.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

48

Episodes

319

17. The San Francisco Experience

The San Francisco Experience
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We are a 'deep dive' news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give

Producer/Network

Jim Herlihy

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

20

Episodes

415

18. CIIS Public Programs

CIIS Public Programs
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This is a podcast for people who are curious about the world and themselves featuring talks and conversations

Producer/Network

CIIS Public Programs

Email

****@ciis.edu

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

109

Episodes

148

19. History of California Podcast

History of California Podcast
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A history podcast by a history teacher from California exploring the history of his state.

Host

Jordan Mattox

Producer/Network

Jordan Mattox

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

87

Episodes

148

20. California Underground

California Underground
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Whether you're a conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just someone with common sense, the

Producer/Network

California Underground

Email

****@protonmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

34

Episodes

266

21. Spidell's California Minute

Spidell's California Minute
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Watch Video

California tax news snippets from the leader in California tax law analysis — Dedicated to bringing you

Host

Kathryn Zdan

Producer/Network

Spidell Publishing

Email

****@spidell.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

18

Episodes

297

22. California Sun Podcast

California Sun Podcast
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The California Sun presents conversations with the people that are shaping and observing the Golden State

Producer/Network

Jeff Schechtman

Email

****@jeffschechtman.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

45

Episodes

188

23. Look West

Look West
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Look West - A unique view of the people representing you in the State Assembly who are leading California to

Producer/Network

Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach

Email

****@asm.ca.gov

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

53

Episodes

161

24. UC San Diego

UC San Diego
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Programs from the University of California, San Diego.

Producer/Network

UCTV

Email

****@ucsd.edu

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

273

25. The California Appellate Law Podcast

The California Appellate Law Podcast
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An appellate law podcast for trial lawyers. Appellate specialists Jeff Lewis and Tim Kowal discuss timely

Hosts

Jeff Lewis, Tim Kowal

Producer/Network

Tim Kowal & Jeff Lewis

Email

****@jefflewislaw.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

20

Episodes

218

26. Shagbag Radio Show

Shagbag Radio Show
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LIVE Radio Broadcast from the Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, CA every Saturday at 9am on 1240am/95.9fm.

Host

David Marzetti

Producer/Network

David Marzetti

Email

****@aol.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

255

27. Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
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Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts daily interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts,

Producer/Network

CapRadio

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

25

Episodes

171

28. Beyond The Fog Radio

Beyond The Fog Radio
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Beyond The Fog Radio: Your opportunity to hear stories by the Bay from a variety of San Franciscans about

Hosts

Susan E. Brown, Jason (Jae) Yee, Michaela Joy O’Shea

Producer/Network

Beyond The Fog Radio

Email

****@beyondthefogradio.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

49

Episodes

106

29. Davis Garden Show and Beyond on KDRT

Davis Garden Show and Beyond on KDRT
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Nursery owner Don Shor and avid gardener Lois Richter talk about gardening from the Sacramento Valley in

Hosts

Don Shor, Lois Richter

Producer/Network

Don Shor

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

252

30. History of the Bay

History of the Bay
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San Francisco-based graffiti artist and rapper Dregs One explores the Bay Area's rich culture in rap

Producer/Network

Dregs One

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

46

Episodes

107

31. Salinas Underground

Salinas Underground
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A podcast talking about Salinas. The social issues, the community events, the great restaurants and bars and

Producer/Network

Salad Bytes Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

32

Episodes

144

32. Through The Grapevine

Through The Grapevine
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Sommeliers Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Savannah Vento-Chun and local small business owner Matt Souza are joined by

Hosts

Jeremy Troupe-Masi, Savannah Vento-Chun, Matthew Souza

Producer/Network

Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Advanced Creative Studio

Email

****@jtminthekitchen.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

44

Episodes

89

33. Silicon Valley Business Connections Podcast

Silicon Valley Business Connections Podcast
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AM 1220 KDOW is the only full-time business news talk station in the San Francisco market. Join Chamber

Host

Carl Davis

Producer/Network

Silicon Valley Business Connections

Email

****@saleminteractivemedia.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

207

34. Water Talk

Water Talk
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Water Talk is a new podcast from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources about all

Producer/Network

Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

Email

****@ucdavis.edu

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

28

Episodes

116

35. Alameda PostCast

Alameda PostCast
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A weekly ten-minute roundup of news and information for the city of Alameda, CA. Hosted by Scott Piehler.

Host

Scott Piehler

Producer/Network

Alameda Post

Email

****@alamedapost.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

13

Episodes

156

36. Downballot

Downballot
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Echoplex Media's hot take on news from The Bay Area and around California.

Producer/Network

Echoplex Media

Email

****@echoplexmedia.com

Rating

4/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

179

37. California Foodways

California Foodways
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For California Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse spends a lot of time in her car. She's on a kind of

Host

Lisa Morehouse

Producer/Network

Lisa Morehouse

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

37

Episodes

52

38. Housing Matters Podcast

Housing Matters Podcast
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The California Association of REALTORS and its new institute the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) are

Hosts

Oscar Wei, Jordan G. Levine

Producer/Network

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and the CENTER FOR CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

Email

****@car.org

Rating

3.6/5

Reviews

32

Episodes

91

39. Inside Golden State Politics

Inside Golden State Politics
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Two experienced California political experts argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to

Producer/Network

Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe

Email

****@roadrunner.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

15

Episodes

136

40. State of the Bay

State of the Bay
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We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California and beyond. And as our show turns 30

Producer/Network

Ethan Elkind, Grace Won

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

159

41. Driving to Disneyland

Driving to Disneyland
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Who else wants to go to Disneyland any chance they get? Catch hosts Kristen Henley and Catherine Law as they

Producer/Network

Catherine Law & Kristen Henley

Rating

5/5

Reviews

25

Episodes

58

42. The Best Ceats Podcast

The Best Ceats Podcast
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The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the hospitality industry from Southern California, and

Producer/Network

Crawford McCarthy

Email

****@thebestceats.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

22

Episodes

84

43. KPFA - Full Circle

KPFA - Full Circle
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Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship

Producer/Network

KPFA

Email

****@kpfa.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Episodes

142

44. California Frontier - A History Podcast

California Frontier - A History Podcast
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Prof. Damian Bacich takes you on a journey into the fascinating early history of California and the West.

Producer/Network

Damian Bacich, Ph.D.

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

18

Episodes

80

45. Then There's California

Then There's California
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'Then There's California' is a dynamic, new podcast featuring members of the California State

Host

Brian Green

Producer/Network

State Senators...in Conversation About California!

Email

****@sen.ca.gov

Rating

4/5

Reviews

21

Episodes

63

46. Big Conversations, Little Bar

Big Conversations, Little Bar
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Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and

Hosts

Patrick Evans, Randy Florence

Producer/Network

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

Email

****@bigconversationslittlebar.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

89

47. San Mateo Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast

San Mateo Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast
Play

Learn all about investing in real estate in San Mateo, California with a combination of real estate financial

Host

James Orr

Producer/Network

REFP City Podcast Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

103

48. Pasadena Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast

Pasadena Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast
Play

Learn all about investing in real estate in Pasadena, California with a combination of real estate financial

Host

James Orr

Producer/Network

REFP City Podcast Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

115

49. Irvine Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast

Irvine Real Estate Investing & Financial Planning Podcast
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Learn all about investing in real estate in Irvine, California with a combination of real estate financial

Host

James Orr

Producer/Network

REFP City Podcast Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

113

50. Flowing With Famous

Flowing With Famous
Play

Fresno's first podcast. Josh and Mike talk about Fresno culture, music, and media.

Hosts

Joshua Tehee, Mike Seay

Producer/Network

Local Fresno Podcast

Email

****@fresnobee.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

17

Episodes

39

51. City of Sacramento: Council Meetings Video Podcast

City of Sacramento: Council Meetings Video Podcast

Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds

Producer/Network

Unknown

Rating

0/5

Episodes

88

52. Indie Wine podcast

Indie Wine podcast
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In depth Interviews with small independent California winemakers, farmers, merchants, authors and California

Producer/Network

Matt Wood

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

65

53. LA Made

LA Made
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'LA Made' is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives

Producer/Network

LAist Studios

Email

****@laist.com

Rating

0/5

Episodes

84

54. The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast

The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast
Play

The Berkeley High Jacket Podcast features exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting on local and national

Producer/Network

The Berkeley High Jacket

Email

****@bhsjacket.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

6

Episodes

59

55. In Clear Terms with AARP California™

In Clear Terms with AARP California™
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At AARP California, we are so much more than our membership card and 'In Clear Terms' is all about

Producer/Network

AARP California

Email

****@aarp.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

10

Episodes

45

56. Studio Sacramento Podcast

Studio Sacramento Podcast

Join the conversations that matter to our region with host Scott Syphax, who invites questions about the

Producer/Network

PBS KVIE

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

41

57. ItsAQueerThang

ItsAQueerThang
Play

It's A Queer Thang covers local and national LGBTQ issues and events. We focus on politics, civil

Host

Kaylia Metcalfe

Producer/Network

Chris And Kaylia

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

62

58. It's A Long Beach Thing

It's A Long Beach Thing
Play

We bring on business owners, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone in the know of Long Beach

Host

Paul Forchione

Producer/Network

acall2action80

Email

****@acalltoaction.coach

Rating

3.7/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

49

59. Chamber Talk with North Orange County Chamber

Chamber Talk with North Orange County Chamber
Play

Chamber Talk is a platform for genuine conversations between North Orange County Chamber members, business

Host

Andrew W. Gregson

Producer/Network

North Orange County Chamber

Email

****@nocchamber.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2

Episodes

54

60. California Highways: Route by Route

California Highways: Route by Route
Play

California Highways: Route by Route is a podcast exploring California's state (and county) highway

Producer/Network

Daniel Faigin

Email

****@caroutebyroute.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

43

62. The Frontline

The Frontline
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Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the

Host

Nathan Pierce

Producer/Network

Family Protection Ministries

Email

****@fpmca.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

20

63. Bay Area All Local

Bay Area All Local
Play

A daily dive into the top headlines in the Bay Area, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less from

Producer/Network

Audacy

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

243

64. City of Santa Monica: City Council Video Podcast

City of Santa Monica: City Council Video Podcast

Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds

Producer/Network

Unknown

Rating

0/5

Episodes

30

65. City of Sacramento: Preservation Commission Audio Podcast

City of Sacramento: Preservation Commission Audio Podcast
Play

Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds

Producer/Network

Unknown

Rating

0/5

Episodes

24

66. City of Sacramento: Preservation Commission Video Podcast

City of Sacramento: Preservation Commission Video Podcast

Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds

Producer/Network

Unknown

Rating

0/5

Episodes

24

67. NAPAbroadcasting

NAPAbroadcasting
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Napa Valley radio for the way we live now

Producer/Network

Jeff Schechtman

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

5

68. LA Review of Books

LA Review of Books
Play

The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating

Producer/Network

LA Review of Books

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

3.9/5

Reviews

17

Episodes

153

69. Bear in Mind: The Official Podcast of Cal Athletics

Bear in Mind:  The Official Podcast of Cal Athletics
Play

Justin Allegri brings you inside Cal athletics. Interviews, insight and more each week. The 'Bear in Mind -

Episodes

20

70. SacTown Talks

SacTown Talks
Play

Weekly News Roundups and Conversations with California's Leaders in Politics and Policy.

Producer/Network

Jarhett Blonien

Email

****@YourCEA.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

27

Episodes

172

71. The Hidden History of Los Angeles

The Hidden History of Los Angeles
Play

The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the

Host

Robert Petersen

Producer/Network

Robert Petersen

Email

****@hiddenhistoryla.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

126

72. The 805

The 805
Play

The stories shaping California's Central Coast, hosted by Jonathan Bastian.

Producer/Network

KCRW

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

18

Episodes

55

73. The Soul of California

The Soul of California
Play

Let them share.....That's the goal. Let the leading thinkers, writers, academics and artists talk about their

Producer/Network

Richard Dion

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

7

Episodes

56

74. Sagebrush Wisdom

Sagebrush Wisdom
Play

A Southern California Outdoor Experiment - Fly Fishing, Hunting Adventures, Offshore Fishing, Creative

Host

Matthew Rose

Producer/Network

MATTHEW ROSE

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

9

Episodes

57

75. The Bridge

The Bridge
Play

A weekly podcast featuring sound-rich, deeply reported stories about the San Francisco Bay Area from the KALW

Producer/Network

KALW

Rating

5/5

Reviews

13

Episodes

7

76. Coachella Magazine

Coachella Magazine
Play

Coachella Magazine celebrates the arts and culture of Coachella Valley and beyond. Featuring a diverse range

Producer/Network

Coachella Magazine

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

4

Episodes

16

77. The Chico Creates Podcast

The Chico Creates Podcast
Play

Interviews with local artists, musicians, and makers in Chico, California.

Host

Ciara Barsotti

Producer/Network

Ciara Barsotti

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

26

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Producer/Network

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Rating

0/5

Episodes

35

79. Modesto Reboot

Modesto Reboot
Play

Modesto Reboot is a podcast where we interview people who have ideas about improving Modesto California,

Producer/Network

Fasm

Rating

0/5

Episodes

13

80. Mount Shasta Podcast

Mount Shasta Podcast
Play

In depth of how mount Shasta came to be.

Producer/Network

OLIVIA KUBIAK

Rating

3.7/5

Reviews

3

Episodes

1

81. Tu Consulado Cerca de Ti

Tu Consulado Cerca de Ti
Play

Comunicamos las principales noticias y eventos del Consulado de México en Fresno y todo el Valle Central de

Producer/Network

Consulmex Fresno

Rating

0/5

Episodes

2

82. Excuse-my-Frenchy

Excuse-my-Frenchy
Play

Hang out and have some fun with Linda, a Frenchy living in the US. Laugh with her as she shares her

Producer/Network

Linda La Parisienne

Rating

0/5

Episodes

1