The Fremont Podcast
The only podcast dedicated to telling the stories of the people and places of Fremont, CA. The diversity and integration of people and cultures of Fremont truly makes it a special place. This podcast explores these stories.
Episodes
141 episodes
Episode 132: This podcast is history.
The Washington Township Museum of Local History is a wonderful cultural resource here in Fremont. The collection at the museum covers the history of Fremont, Newark and Union City.The museum is open to the public.&n...
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Episode 131: Stephanie Uchida - The city, assigned.
Stephanie Uchida (内田) is the assignment editor for the Tri-City Voice newspaper. She edits submissions from the public and wrangles the free-lance reporters who write for the paper.
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Episode 130: The man and humanity behind Live At The Asher.
Aisea Taimani is a Fremont musician and the co-founder of the concert series: Live At The Asher .You can find out more about Live At The Asher on their IG page.
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Episode 129: People use to stand in the town square and read Dickens aloud to the crowds that would gather.
A patchwork of interviews over a weekend. Regular folk in the tape, regular folk in the audience.
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Episode 128: Frederick Kautz - Trust and Technology
Are we going to be able to trust AI? More importantly, are we going to design AI that is worthy of people's trust? Going back to our roots, host Ricky B. chats with someone he met in a coffee shop.
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Episode 127: Kevin Wing - Honored to Cover the Stories of Our Area
Kevin Wing is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Bay Area television journalist. He grew up in Fremont and was always proud to "show the rest of the country: Hey this is the Bay Area. This is my home."His website
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Episode 126: Composing together.
The Future Composers United series is a local, teen-run music workshop for high school students within the Tri-City Area (Fremont, Newark, and Union City). Founded by Navya Tyagi this year, the group meets once a m...
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Episode 125: Socializing with the Tabletop Games community.
The communities that form around tabletop games are some of the most welcoming and supportive communities you can find. These groups are a catch-up mechanism for social anxiety and loneliness. Board games, card gam...
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Episode 124: Student Journalists take over the podcast.
In this episode, we get to hear from two student journalists based in Fremont. We have wanted to work with student journalists for some time and, over the summer, we were honored to have two students contact us for a collaboration.<...
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Episode 123: NARIKA is helping survivors of domestic violence (tell people).
NARIKA is a local organization that is helping survivors of domestic violence.HELPLINE: 1 800 215 7308...and while th...
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BONUS EPISODE: Introducing the Fremont Children's Business Fair
Fremont has amazing children. Already on this podcast we have heard from Fremont kids who are doing amazing things. This bonus episode highlights the dream and hard work of a few kids to bring many together help celebrate the innovation and cre...
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Bonus Episode: A Good Run. Bill & Sharon Retire from Local News
Thank you, Bill and Sharon.
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Episode 122: Shalini and Chet Dayal - Offering Help with Relationships in our South Asian Community
What happens when South Asian couples migrate to the United States post-marriage? In this episode, we talk with Shalini and Chet Dayal about their unique experiences of isolation, cultural adjustment, and familial pressures. Shalini, a seasoned...
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Episode 121: Jessica and Coco Enriquez - Exploring Handmade Mexico in Fremont.
In this episode, we chat with Coco and Jessica at Enriquez Creations in Niles, where we learn how a hobby blossomed into a thriving family business. Including the name "El Puesto" in honor of Coco's grandfather, the shop's journey is a testamen...
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Episode 121
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Episode 120: Kathy Laidlaw - Unlocking Potential in High School Students
Can practical skills and customer service knowledge set high school students on a path to career success? Our guest, Kathy Laidlaw, believes they can. In today's episode, we sit down with Kathy to hear her story that started with teaching custo...
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Episode 119: Jasmine Basrai - Considering Culture, Sikh Heritage, and Local Business Resilience
In this episode, we chat with Jasmine Basrai, the owner of Haller's Pharmacy. We hear a little of her story and how her family became influential in the establishing of Fremont's first Sikh Gurdwara and in taking over the ownership of local sho...
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Episode 119
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Episode118: Radio Zindagi - The Heartbeat of Bay Area Indian and South Asian Radio
In this episode, we explore the evolution of Radio Zindagi, an AM radio station as the vibrant heart of the Bay Area's Indian community. In the control room of the Fremont Boulevard studio, we uncover a story of skepticism, ambition, and ...
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Episode 118
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Episode 117: Daniel Karpelevitch - Biking into a Better Type of Community
Remember the freedom of your first bike ride? Our latest episode takes that youthful joy and rides with it into an in-depth exploration of cycling's transformative power in the bustling city of Fremont. We're joined by Daniel Karpolevich, whose...
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Episode 116: Holly LaBarbera - Getting at the Heart of Our Online / Offline Worlds.
Navigating the digital landscape, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of technology and mental health. Our conversation with Holly LaBarbera, a seasoned therapist deeply rooted in Fremont, offers a tapestry of insights into the psychologi...
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Episode 116
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Episode 115: Chris Warden - Athletics and Arts at Ohlone College
Taking a look at Ohlone College athletics, where the energy pulsates both on the field and in the stands, we take you behind the scenes with Chris Warden, the dean of kinesiology, athletics, and performing arts. Consider what it takes to create...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: Afghan Elderly Association: A Conversation with Members of Leadership Fremont
Each year, Leadership Fremont chooses individuals in the community to coach and equip for greater leadership. This group of leaders choose a non-profit to focus on and support. This class of leaders chose AEA (Afghan Elderly Association) as the...
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Episode 114
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Episode 113: Jacintha Charles - From Actress to Filmmaker | A Journey Against Stereotypes.
When Jacintha stepped behind the camera, she confronted her deepest fears of cultural ostracism only to be met with an outpouring of support that surprised even her. Her story, rooted in the rich tapestry of Singapore and Indian cinema, is a te...
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Episode 112: Olivia Sanwong - A Walking Conversation Around the Thai Temple Grounds.
Join us on a reflective stroll around the grounds of the local Thai Temple (Wat Buddhanusorn) in Niles. We talk about the deep cultural roots and the art of meditation that unite a diverse community. We'll peek into the lives of Buddhist monks,...
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Episode 112
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