79. Tony Mannor, Finnegan's Irish Pub & Restaurant and Rebels Whiskeyhouse (continued) - February 18, 2014

Tony Finnegan Mannor

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Tony Mannor, the proprietor of Finnegan's Irish Pub & Restaurant and Rebels Whiskeyhouse. This episode is the second of two parts of our interview with Tony. If you missed the last episode, you can listen to it here.

To get on the guest list for Finnegan's or Rebels, start by going to 209guestlist.com.  You can learn more about Finnegan's by visiting finnpub.com or check them out at Facebook.com/finnpub.

Rebels Whiskeyhouse can be found at facebook.com/RebelsBBQ.

Finnegan's is located at 6002 Pacific Ave. and Rebels is at 6252 Pacific Ave, both in Stockton, CA 95207.

Thank you to Tony Mannor for coming on to Podcast Stockton.

We'd love to hear your comments, feedback or show ideas.

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78. Tony Mannor, Finnegan's Irish Pub & Restaurant and Rebels Whiskeyhouse - February 17, 2014

Tony Finnegan Mannor

In this episode, we are joined in the Outback Studios once again by Tony Mannor, the proprietor of Finnegan's Irish Pub & Restaurant and Rebels Whiskeyhouse. This episode is the first of two parts of our interview with Tony.

Tony tells us how he came from a background in marketing, to opening a bar and eventually expanding by opening a second location, Rebels Whiskeyhouse. Tony shares with us how he was inspired by the love of his hometown to create a positive and safe environment for patrons of his business and his community.

Tony has garnered worldwide media attention for his social media guest list policy. Tony describes his guest list policy as "sort of a reservation program" and explains why and how it started.

To get on the guest list for Finnegan's or Rebels, start by going to 209guestlist.com.  You can learn more about Finnegan's by visiting finnpub.com or check them out at Facebook.com/finnpub.

Rebels Whiskeyhouse can be found at facebook.com/RebelsBBQ.

Finnegan's is located at 6002 Pacific Ave, and Rebels is at 6252 Pacific Ave, both in Stockton, CA 95207.

Come back tomorrow to listen to part two of our conversation with Tony.

70. Derron Lee - August 26, 2013

What are you reading?

Susan and Matt discuss what they've been reading. Since the two co-hosts originally met at a literacy fundraiser, the subject of what each is reading tends to come up a lot. Susan is currently reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald and Matt is enjoying on Sugar, Fat, Salt as well as the Peter Criss autobiography.

Both are big fans of our wonderful Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. Did you know you can search the library catalog online and even reserve a book and have it pulled and ready for you at your local branch? Also, did you know that you can check-out e-books and audio books from the library, too. Go to ssjcpl.org for all the information.

What are you reading?

Derron Lee

Derron Lee

We interviewed local optometrist and entrepeneur, Dr. Derron Lee. Derron and his wife, Dr. Leanne Lee, were high-school sweethearts long before they went to college and became optometrists. Their practices, Midtown Optometry in Stockton and Manteca Optometry in Manteca, strive to bring the best in eye-care and customer service to their patients. 

As a Stockton native, Derron strives to be "loyal to the soil" as can be seen in his charity work. Derron started a "White Goldrush" campaign to collect donations of new socks and undergarments for St. Mary's Dining Hall. He also  started the Comeback Scholarship program to offer scholarships to local area high school students that pledge to return to the area once they've finished college. 

To help fund his charitible ventures, Derron has joined Ambit Energy, a retail electricity and natural gas provider. For more information on this venture, visit energysource.biz.

For more information on Dr. Lee's optometry practice, visit midtownoptometry.com and mantecaoptometry.com and find them on Facebook at facebook.com/midtownoptometry and facebook.com/mantecaoptometry. You can also reach Derron on his personal phone, 209-986-1880.

"Inside Man: Bankruptcy" Profiles Stockton 

Matt and Susan talk about Morgan Spurlock's "Inside Man" episode about the City of Stockton bankruptcy. 

Here are a couple of clips: inside-man-bankruptcy &  morgan-spurlock-stockton-guardian-angel

Did you watch it? Share your thoughts in the comments below, call or text us at 209-565-3229, or send an e-mail to podcaststockton@gmail.com.

Music for today's show was 209 Party by The Mundaze. Thanks to them for allowing us to use their song. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMundaze . 

66. Cafe Coop - July 29, 2013

What is Podcast Stockton?

Podcast Stockton is a blog and podcast all about the great life in Stockton, California. Our focus is on the positive side of Stockton by bringing to our listeners local business reviews, positive commentary on local issues and interviews with local business owners, city officials and residents. 

We introduce Greg the Producer and Manny the Webmaster, the "behind the scenes" members of the Podcast Stockton team.

Café Coop Brings Innovation and Collaboration Downtown

Esperanza Vielma

We talk with Esperanza Vielma, founder and Executive Director of Café Coop.

With memberships starting at $25, Café Coop offers a collaborative workspace that is high on energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.  
 

They are located at 235 N. San Joaquin Street and can be reached at info@cafecoop.org. Visit cafecoop.org or facebook.com/cafecoop for more information and to find out about upcoming events.

Let's Talk Stockton Event

On July 17, Square and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey led a discussion at Valley Brewing Company about starting and growing business in Stockton. Short presentation followed by Q&A.

Jack Dorsey, Twitter @jack

We also had a chance to hear from... 

Marianne McCarroll, (Marianne's Pantry, www.mariannespantry.com) 

Mimi Nguyen, (Miracle Mile Improvement District)

Emily Ritter, (Square.com) 

Click here to watch Square's post event video.

Learn more about Square at squareup.com. 

Music for this week's show is "The Pieman" by Mykal Parsons Project. You can like them on Facebook and listen to their music at facebook.com/MykalParsonsProject. You can also find Mykal Parsons Project on GoLocal Radio at golocalradio.net.