34. Timm Quinn - April 2, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, the real episode 34, featuring Timm Quinn from Leadership Stockton. In this episode:

Jennifer Boylan, from the Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, talks to Matt about the upcoming 3rd Annual Health & Vision Fair on Saturday, April 10 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The CCBVI is located at 130 West Flora Street.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook.

We're back! Yesterday, we released a special episode in honor of April Fool's Day. Thanks to Gabriel, Devin, and Lowell Tuckerman for their help with this special episode. Check out Gabriel and Devin's podcast, The Single Malt Versus.

Rod has finished the audition video for Smokin' Yankees BBQ in their quest to be on BBQ Pitmasters on TLC. We really want to see them on the show. To help out, please go to the Discovery website and tell them, "I want to see Smokin' Yankees from Stockton on BBQ Pitmasters!" Let's help get them on national TV. The Smokin' Yankees have their new website up and also, check them out on Facebook.

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

Andy Pinasco, aka @brewery33, will be making good on his trash bet and will be spending one hour (from 8 AM - 9 AM) picking up garbage at Janet Leigh Plaza. Look for him downtown on Saturday 4/10 or 5/1. We'll be sure to let everyone know exactly which day he chooses. So, join him if you'd like, or just enjoy downtown Stockton and congratulate him when he's done.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com

We asked for your ideas for future Questions of the Week? Next week's QOW, courtesy of Amy Farry, is: If you are employed, do you commute, and if so, where to? Call our listener line and leave us a message, send us an e-mail or leave a comment on our Facebook page.

Matt interviews Timm Quinn from the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Stockton. Since 1981, over 600 locals have completed the 11 month Leadership Stockton program. The deadline is fast approaching for the 2010-2011 class. Applications must be received by June 18, 2010. Visit Leadership Stockton website and also on Facebook. Since coming into the Outback Studios, Timm has joined the Twitter ranks, follow him @LeadershipStkn

A couple more things: Rod and I will be emcees at the 22nd Annual Earth Day Festival on April 18; vote for Stockton resident, Cheri on Maxim; the Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out has begun.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

36. Stockton Ports Season Kicks Off - April 15, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton for Thursday, April 15, 2010. On this episode, we cover:

The return of the Stockton Ports. Thursday is the first regular season home game for the Ports as they take the field against the Visalia Rawhide at 7:05 PM. Rod will be there, in his first regular season game as the director of on-field entertainment. Come out and support Rod and the Ports.

The Asparagus Festival is fast approaching. We asked our Facebook fans what they like about the Asparagus Festival. We are also giving away a family four pack of tickets to the event. Listen to the episode to find out how.

Help support Autism Awareness. Patt from Elegant Essence is holding a fund-raiser on April 23 5:30-8:30 PM.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

35. Kate Post, Stockton Asparagus Festival - April 9, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 35, featuring Rod's interview with Kate Post, Executive Director of the Asparagus Festival. A quick look at the news:

Stockton foreclosure rates are starting to decline.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is helping tax filers, for more info call 209-644-8600.

The US Census Bureau is still encouraging people to return their census forms to avoid a personal visit to your home. Visit 2010.census.gov for more info.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook. Be sure to listen, there may be another giveaway.

In this episode:

The Podcast Stockton iPad review.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is Don't Stand By, Stand Up. For more info on events going on this month to raise awareness of sexual violence, visit the Women's Center of San Joaquin County website.

A mini-interview with Susan Mora-Loyko, event co-ordinator of the Stockton Earth Day Festival. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 18 at Victory Park. Come out and learn how we can help protect our planet and stop by and say hi to us, we'll be emcees!

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

Restaurant Review - Fon Wong's Deli located at 3201 West Benjamin Holt Drive, (209) 952-6886, open Mon-Sat 11am-8:30pm.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Rod's interview of Kate Post, Executive Director of the Asparagus Festival. This year, the Asparagus Festival celebrates its 25th year. Visit their official website, blog, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

This week's question of the week: Do you commute?Plus listener voicemails from Andy. Andy Pinasco, aka @brewery33, will be making good on his trash bet and will be spending one hour (from 8 AM - 9 AM) picking up garbage at Janet Leigh Plaza. Look for him downtown on Saturday 4/10. So, join him if you'd like, or just enjoy downtown Stockton and congratulate him when he's done.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

33. Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out - March 25, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 33, featuring returning guest Wes Rhea. In this episode:

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook.

Stockton Tweetup #2 was held this week at the Stockton Hilton. Check out the pics on Flickr or Facebook. Check out StocktonTweetup.com and follow @StocktonTweetup to find out about the next Stockton Tweetup. Big thanks to all the local companies that donated some great raffle prizes - Haggin Museum, John's Incredible Pizza, Finnegans, Elegant Essence, Closetgoodies, Midtown Optometry, Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Submarina and the Stockton Hilton. You can see the attendees and sponsors by checking out the @StocktonTweetup lists.

Rod hangs out with Smokin' Yankees BBQ at Oak Grove Regional Park and filmed some footage for their BBQ Pitmasters entry video. Best of luck to those guys as they try to get on the TLC show. Also, check them out on Facebook.

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Wes Rhea from the Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau drops by the Outback to talk about the Great Stockton Asparagus Dine out, a perfect pre-lude to the 25th Asparagus Festival. The Dine Out runs April 1-11 and features asparagus entrees, appetizers and cocktails at some great local restaurants. Visit dineoutstockton.com for more info.

Do you back-up your computer?

Next week, we want to know what you want us to ask for the question of the week. We have some ideas, tech and non-tech, but we want to hear from you. Call our listener line and leave us a message, send us an e-mail or leave a comment on our Facebook page.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

32. Ride to Recovery - March 19, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 32, featuring an interview with Joshua Rodriguez, Ryan Dinkel, Octavio Rodriguez and Tyrone Wise who are doing the Ride 2 Recovery. In this episode:

A quick look at the news.

A review of the 19th annual Library & Literacy Foundation Trivia Bee.

Fox40 reports from Stockton.

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

Mini-interview with Chris from Smokin' Yankees BBQ at the MDA fundraiser. Check them out on Facebook.

Restaurant review of Seoul Soon Dubu on the Miracle Mile.

Music from Sunday night's house show.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Rod's interview with Joshua Rodriguez, Ryan Dinkel, Octavio Rodriguez and Tyrone Wise who are preparing to do the ride to recovery ride.

Stockton's hidden treasures.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook.

Next week, we want to know about your back-up. Do you back-up? You computer, we mean. In this digital age, we all have tons of pictures, videos and music on our computers, and sometimes our computers crash. We want to hear from you. Call our listener line and leave us a message, send us an e-mail or leave a comment on our Facebook page.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

31. Google Fiber for Stockton - March 12, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 31, featuring an interview with Justin Farry from Google Fiber for Stockton. In this episode:

Short show this week, an out of town trip cut in to our pre-production time.

Rod lands the job as the Director of Fun & Games at the Stockton Ports. Check out the Record video from the tryouts.

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

E-mail comments from Bob Morgan and John Schwabauer. We welcome your comments and show topic suggestions. Send your comments to mail@podcaststockton.com.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Rod's interview with Justin Farry from Google Fiber for Stockton. Also follow him on Twitter @FiberStocktonCA.

Couple more things...

Podcast Stockton turns 1 on March 22. What was your favorite episode of the show? Who was your favorite interview?

A reminder that Stockton Tweetup #2 is coming on March 23.

Watch Fox40 news at 5:30 pm tonight. You just might see someone you know.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook.

Next week, we want to know about interesting things in Stockton you only recently discovered. We are always discovering things in Stockton that we, quite frankly, were surprised we didn't know about before. Does that ever happen to you? We want to hear from you. Call our listener line and leave us a message, send us an e-mail or leave a comment on our Facebook page.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

30. Dr. Robert Shapiro - March 4, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 30, featuring an interview with Dr. Robert Shapiro from HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. In this episode:

A quick look at the news: Bass Masters "duel on the delta" begins March 11th, Delta College dedicate their new track, Stockton celebrates the Chinese New Year

Stockton named to another list, America's Most Obese.

A restaurant review of Ghinggis Khan Mongolian Barbeque at 7840 West Lane and 2233 Grand Canal Boulevard.

Sports with Lowell Tuckerman

Stockton on the Web. There are a lot of great bloggers in Stockton. No matter where your interests lie, chances are there is a local blogger that you might find interesting. Some of our favorites are:

• Reclaiming the Title
• Sterni's Web Universe
• Brewery33
• Chris the Greek
• Lincoln Village One
• Manuel Montes
• Caravan News

Also, in the left column of this web page, we have a bunch of other local bloggers, be sure to check them out. If you have a blog and we don't have you listed let us know. If you'd like to be a guest blogger on Podcast Stockton, just let us know.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Matt's interview with local chiropractor, Dr. Robert Shapiro from HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. His office is located at 4565 Quail Lakes Drive, Suite A1.

Do you shop online? RizzoTees.com

Couple more things...

PS feedback - what do you like? dislike? We are interested in your feedback about all aspects of the show. Call us, e-mail us, or send a carrier pigeon.

We were featured on News 10 earlier in the week.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook. Don't forget to complete the Best of San Joaquin survey.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

29. Susan Spracher - February 24, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 29, featuring an interview with Susan Spracher, Executive Director of the Library & Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin County. The foundation is gearing up for their 19th annual Trivia Bee on March 12. In this episode:

A quick look at the news: Congressman McNerney to Hold Small Business and Economic Development Workshop at Pacific; Congressman McNerney attended Delta College’s Veteran Resource Center “Grand Opening” on Monday, Feb. 22; Port of Stockton, city leaders celebrate news of stimulus money.

Podcast Stockton makes our TV news debut. KCRA invited us live in studio last weekend to talk about the show and our thoughts on being named the second most miserable city. In case you missed it live, you can watch it here.

Restaurant review of Yen Du at 702 Porter Avenue. Read their Yelp reviews here.

Stockton sports update from Lowell Tuckerman.

The Stockton Stingrays are looking for volunteers to help out on the field. If you'd like to help the Stingrays by being a catcher, field spotter or second pitcher. Also, if you'd like to experience the NBBA world series in a unique way, consider volunteering to be an umpire or scorekeeper. This year's NBBA World Series is 8/1-8/8 in Rochester, Minnesota. For more information on either volunteer opportunity, call Jennifer at the Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at (209) 466-3836 or visit their website.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Susan Spracher

Rod's interview with Susan Spracher, Executive Director of the Library & Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin County. The foundation is gearing up for their 19th annual Trivia Bee on March 12 at the Alex G. Spanos center at University of the Pacific. Tickets for the show, and an awesome dinner, are still available. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased by calling 209-937-7196, visiting sjcliteracy.org or going to the Friends of the Stockton Public Library at 1724 West Hammer Lane. We'd love to have our listeners come cheer us on as we compete in the event.

Do you watch TV on your computer? We hear from many Facebook friends and received voicemails from Gabriel and Andy.

StocktonTweetup #2

Rod wants to start a roller hockey league.

Listener Fred will be joining our team at the Trivia Bee.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook. Don't forget to complete the Best of San Joaquin survey.

Next week, we're talking about online shopping! Do you shop online? Does Amazon and eBay frighten you? Do the malls frighten you?

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

28. Joni Bauer - February 19, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 28, featuring an interview with Joni Bauer from the Community Center for Blind and Visually Impaired. The CCBVI is sponsoring the second Pedaling Paths to Independence bike ride on Saturday February 27.

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In this episode:

A quick look at the news: San Joaquin County Hospital facing deep losses; student artists are encouraged to submit artwork to The Ports; Stockton is now the second most-miserable city in the US.

What to look forward to when the weather gets better?Asparagus Festival, Way Out West BBQ Competition, Podcast Stockton vs. Stockton Stingrays exhibition game May 8, 2010, Stockton Trojans football,

Stockton sports update from Lowell Tuckerman.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com.

Matt's interview with Joni Bauer, Orientation & Mobility Specialist with Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Hear how Joni got involved in this line of work. Joni is the driving force behind the Pedaling Paths to Independence on Saturday February 27. There are two routes, 67 and 25 miles. This is an awesome pre-season century. If you are interested in doing this ride, you can still sign up on BikeReg.com. Matt rode it last year but will be volunteering this year at one of the rest stops. If you see him out there be sure to say hi!

Google Buzz? 4 Square?Formspring? Are you using these new social media services? Formspring Matt or Rod.

It's tax season. How do you prepare your return? Fill out the forms yourself? Have an accountant? TurboTax? We hear from some of our Facebook friends as well as Mike and Gabriel.

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook. Don't forget to complete the Best of San Joaquin survey.

Next week, we're talking about TV on the internet! Do you watch TV on the internet?

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod

27. Michael Seymour - February 11, 2010

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, episode 27, featuring an interview with local musician Michael Seymour. In this episode:

What to do on Valentine's Day in Stockton?

Matt's review of La Palma Mexican Cuisine, located at 2301 Pacific Avenue, on The Miracle Mile and can be reached at (209) 941-4179. Matt's rating 4/5.

Sport, sports, sports. An update from Lowell Tuckerman, the Trash Bet is over and are you going to the Thweetup on Friday?

A mini-interview with Dwight Richards. With unemployment rates soaring, some job seekers will go to great lengths to get noticed. Matt spotted Dwight on corner of Pacific Avenue and Ben Holt Drive wearing a sandwich board proclaiming, "Will Work For A Career". Hear Why Dwight is looking for work and what kind of job he is looking for. If you'd like to reach Dwight, call him at 209-423-6304. News10 also ran a video story about Dwight.

Matt's interview with local musician Michael Seymour. Michael is currently preparing his new CD, Searching For. This Saturday night, he's playing at Plea 4 Peace. He stopped by the studio for an interview and brought his guitar. Hear what he has to say and two of his songs, Searching For and More Than Rain. You can listen to more of his music at Myspace.com/suddenlyseymourrocks and YouTube.com/BOOGMON88. Follow him on Twitter as @Suddenly209 and Facebook.

What was your first tech toy or gadget? Tim's Coleco and Rod's football game.

What's new on Closetgoodies.com 

Wes's Stockton activities guide. Go to VisitStockton.org to sign up for the weekly events e-mail and follow @Stockton_CA on Twitter and on Facebook.

Next week, we're talking about taxes! How do you prepare yours? Are you old-school with a pen and forms? Do you have someone else do them for you? Or are you part of the growing number of 2.0 people that do your taxes online? Let us know.

Until next time, make it great Stockton!

- Matt & Rod