Community means something different to everyone but collectively, all of the small communities create the culture of our city. Tea & Sara of @Pedal_Junkies have been in love with the sport of Bike Polo for over a decade, and in that passion and pursuit have created a family and brought international renown to Fresno through their yearly tournament: Smack in Da Middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

I sat down on the porch of Tower District's Spokeasy Public House with a very dear friend and founder of No Life Fresno, Christian Honetschlager! You may have noticed Christian exploring around Downtown and Tower in the past five years in search of new places to eat, concerts to see, art to enjoy, and breweries to be tried for the overall connection of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

From utilitarian to getting weird with it, Mike Wilson's relationship with coffee is a passion for bringing knowledge and new experiences to the community through this sacred drink. We talk coffee, history, bikes, and the future of Fresno in today's episode.  Guest: Mike Wilson - Hi-Top Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

We sit down with Jonathan LoFi and learn about his musical past and the journey to where he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Originally born in the bay area, Tetrault made her way to the Central Valley and eventually landed in Fresno in the 90s. Beckie recalls a feeling of being stuck in town until she found belonging and community in Tower District . We dive into the strange amazing world of one Tower's adored festivals called Rogue. An annual event that features fringe performers from all over yonder be it theater, music, performance and way beyond! An oasis from the mainstream, this volunteer based organization celebrates with the community every first and second weekend of March! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ..read more

From Fresno, to New York, to San Francisco and back, Jordan Sanchez is a powerhouse of downtown development. Coming back to Fresno for an opportunity to help Bitwise grow, after 7 years the brand has exploded from 20 employees to over 600 and nationwide growth. Spearheading projects like OrdrSlip, which helped countless business keep their doors open through the pandemic, Jordan has since moved into the role of Director of Acquisitions for Bitwise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Originally from Pasadena, Ca and after many visits and commutes over the years became a Fresno resident and has been a very integral staple in the Fresno music scene and across the Country. Brandon tells a story of how his love of playing music and inspiration all started with his Mother. Singing along to songs on the radio while they would roll through town and the perfect pitch voice that Freeman would be influenced by to start his music journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

DJ'ing isn't just something Leonard fell into. For more than 15 years, he graced the central valley by hosting programs on KFSR and KFCF focused on exploring the deep roots of Jazz in American history. The cultural significance of Jazz on a national, and global scale isn't just about the music, and Leonard's mindset of education and celebration allows him to present not just a single genre, but a wide range to patrons and listeners.  Whether you've seen him play around town or not, Leonard deeply understands how music can and will move you and selectively targets different parts of your ..read more

California native and spending most of his years in Fresno, Dallas was inspired to fight for human rights as a young adult a few decades back during The Iran Hostage Crisis. Since 1996, two years after the founding of The Fresno Needle Exchange, Blanchard has been faithfully serving folks in need with the help of a dedicated crew with big hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

I sat down with Steven Thomas (@burninghammer559 insta & youtube) who has, without much of a second thought, been tirelessly documenting the Fresno music scene over the last 10+ years. Through several devices and formats, Steven has amassed nearly 800 videos on his youtube channel of various musicians and genres that have rolled through Fresno. With a focus on the punk & hardcore scene, his videos may be the only proof of long-lost establishments throughout Fresno and, the first person to tell me that there are STILL shows happening in Chinatown on a regular basis.  Hosted on Acas ..read more