84. Thunder Man - Eric Kenny - March 24, 2014

In this week's episode, Matt talks with Super Fan, Eric Kenny aka "Thunder Man."  Susan and Matt also chat about Macaronage.

Thunder Man

Eric "Thunder Man" Kenny

Eric explains how he went from a new fan of ECHL hockey to "Thunder Man". He shares with us how with a little inspiration from other fans and the help of his wife, they came up with what would eventually become his signature look.

As a self-appointed hype man for the Stockton Thunder, Eric cheers and hypes the crowd to keep fans involved and in the game.  

Although he is not associated or employed by the Stockton Thunder organization, he is a true "Super Fan" and he enjoys being a part of the fun and action that goes on at the arena.

To learn more about Eric "Thunder Man" Kenny, visit him on at facebook.com/thunderman204.

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Macaronage

Susan talks about how she discovered Macarons and fell in love at first bite.  She and Matt talk about their experience when they visited the store and tried their tasty treats. Definitely a hidden gem of Stockton that is worth checking out. 

See what Macaronage is all about by visiting them at facebook.com/macaronagebygrace or yelp.com/biz/macaronage-macarons-stockton. And don't forget to stop by the store located in the Hammer Ranch Shopping Center at 7610 Pacific Avenue, Suite B6, Stockton, CA 95210. Call them at (209) 955-0857.

Instameet & Local Food Truck Frenzy

Saturday, March 29, from 5pm to 8pm, the Stockton Instameet community will have a meet-up behind the Stockton Arena (on Arena Rd). There will be more than 9 different food trucks, contests and live music. This is sure to be an awesome event!

Find out more at instagram.com/p/l3Kq2VNFIS/ and facebook.com/localfoodtruckfrenzy.

76. Caleb Lamb and Brandon Kisker, Stockton Thunder - December 9, 2013

Let's Play Hockey!

In this week's episode, the Podcast Stockton Crew have an action-packed interview with the Stockton Thunder broadcasters, Caleb Lamb and Brandon Kisker. 

Caleb Lamb and Brandon Kisker

Stockton Thunder Broadcasters, Caleb Lamb and Brandon Kisker come on the show to talk about their careers in sports broadcasting and their journeys to Stockton. 

Coming off their best finish last year, when the Thunder won the ECHL Western Conference Championships, the off-season changes have been well publicized. After falling to the Reading Royals in the Kelly Cup Finals, the Stockton Thunder said goodbye to the head coach Matt Thomas and team President Dan Chapman, as well as their play-by-play announcer. 

This year, the team went with two very talented broadcasters. Caleb provides the play-by-play and Brandon takes care of the color commentary. 

If you have never heard a play called in hockey, you are in for a real treat. If you are a Thunder fan, Caleb and Brandon give us a quick peek behind the scenes of what it's like to handle the broadcasting, media relations and social media for an ECHL team. 

Since Caleb and Brandon are both new to Stockton, Susan and Matt asked them about their experiences here so far. 

Caleb and Brandon are happy to be in Stockton, and invite everyone to connect with them on Twitter. And don't forget to tell them about your favorite hangout spot or restaurant. Find them at @CalebLambTweet and @kiskerbc.

Visit stocktonthunder.com for ticket and game info, and follow them on Facebook.com/StocktonThunder and Twitter @StocktonThunder.

Go Thunder!

Merry Christmas from Podcast Stockton

Susan, Matt, and Greg chat about their favorite holiday memories in Stockton.

56. Benjamin Saffold - March 29, 2011

Welcome to Podcast Stockton. If you're new here, Podcast Stockton is the show all about the great life in Stockton, California. We don't need no stinking lists! There are a lot of great people and a lot of great stories in our city and we love sharing them both. In this episode:

There's lots to do at the Stockton Libraries. Check out the events at the Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library. Barnes and Noble also offers story telling.

Stockton is a sports town! The Stockton Thunder are in the post season again! The Stockton Ports are gearing up for opening day! The Stockton Wolves are coming!

Benjamin Saffold

An interview with Benjamin Saffold. His resume is filled with Stockton involvement. He currently does Marketing, Outreach and Events at Gospel Center Rescue Mission, an organization providing shelter and services to Stockton's homeless community since 1939. He is also part of the The New Life Project Stockton which is holding the public debut of their CD on Friday, April 8, 2011. Benjamin also serves on the boards of the Stockton Arts Commission and The Friends of the Fox, as well as many other charitable and arts organizations. You can find Benjamin on Facebook and Twitter.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

54. Alice van Ommeren - October 7, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, featuring an interview with local history enthusiast, Alice van Ommeren.

In this episode:

The Amazing Fist reaches its funding goal. Adam Messinger is one amazing step closer to publishing his first full length comic thanks to over 100 backers on Kickstarter.com.

Sports update with Lowell Tuckerman

A review of Clear's ClearSpot and Rover Puck. WiFi on the go is available in Stockton. With several product and service options, Clear has a strong showing in the mobile wifi service in Stockton.

Stockton Thunder take the ice! Tomorrow, the Stockton ECHL franchise takes the ice in a pre-season bout against Ontario. Next Friday, they meet up again in the Thunder homer opener of the regular season.

Did you miss the Tweetup? Follow @StocktonTweetup on Twitter to hear about the next one!

An interview with Alice van Ommeren, author, local history enthusiast and instructor. After purchasing a vintage postcard from a local antique shop, Alice set forth to publish Stockton in Vintage Postcards. Alice, a former board member of the Stockton Cultural Heritage Board, is now teaching Stockton’s Golden Era, an extension course at Pacific, running for 5 weeks starting Oct. 14.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

Links The Amazing Fist on KickstarterThe Amazing Fist on FacebookRover Puck by Clear

ClearSpot 4G Stockton Thunder Sons of Thunder Alice van Ommeren on Facebook Pacific Extension Courses

Stockton History on Facebook Stockton Historic Landmarks San Joaquin Historical Society Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Stockton Vintage Postcards on Facebook