Not a Big Podcast
Not a Big Podcast
Notabig Podcast
A monthly, long format guest driven show, where I interview a variety of talented, and very interesting individuals. Topics range greatly, as does the background of my guests. The goal here is to create a platform for my friends and associates, to extol the wisdom and experiences they've had, to have some fun, and hopefully, to see how much we all have in common. More information at www.notabigpodcast.com
Coroner's, Corona, and Cocktails with Michelle Novak
Michelle is a forensic technician with a local county coroner's office here in northern California. She also works for 2 local businesses, the Parrish Pub and Venus Spirits. In episode 13 she and I discuss what the day to day is like working in a...
May 9, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Video Journalism in the Age of Covid-19 with Tom Lopez
Tom Lopez is a video journalist with a local news station here in the Santa Cruz area. He's spent almost 20 years in this field and we discuss local news, how stories are chosen, journalistic ethics, and more. We also touch a bit on the coronavirus as...
Apr 27, 2020
1 hr 33 min
Growing Up in Memphis and Southern Hospitality with John Jackson
JJ is a friend and coworker of mine, we actually are now housemates as well! This recording was done back over the winter and we primarily discuss growing up in the South, JJ is from Memphis Tennessee. He also loves flowers, has worked on farms, and has...
Apr 9, 2020
48 min
Society, Systemic Oppression, Race and Gender with Dare Arowe
Dare is a queer, black, jewish, chef, grower and all around instigator and that is putting it mildly. Dare and I discuss a bevy of topics, mostly related to race, equity, and societal factors that create systems of inequality. We also talk about white...
Apr 9, 2020
1 hr 20 min
An Extraordinary Evening with Ryan Bond
Ryan and his wife Jess are both born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, where we record our episodes, Ryan has walked many paths in life, from retail sales to becoming a connoisseur of the finer things in life. In this episode we nerd out on food,...
Apr 9, 2020
2 hr 5 min
Stand Up Comedy and Religion with Tate Hughes
In Episode 8 I link up with Tate Hughes as he talks me through being a local stand-up comedian here in Santa Cruz. We also discuss comedy influences, raising children, and growing up religious. A technical note here, I really improved audio quality so...
Feb 24, 2020
1 hr 10 min
Talking Bees with Emily Bondor
In Episode 6 we talk about all things bees!  We dig into how Queens are grown and the early life-cycle of bees. Wrangling hives from backyards, Bee venom as a potential cure for Lyme Disease, and a quick dive into the ample problems and potential...
Feb 10, 2020
1 hr 12 min
What's Cooking with Ryan Balmain
In Episode 7 Ryan and I talk about myths surrounding kitchens, front and back of house relations, the local food scene, English Citizenship, social media and more. Ryan is the head chef at Lupolo in downtown Santa Cruz and is also a talented tattoo...
Feb 10, 2020
1 hr 10 min
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