The Cast of Niles
A podcast sharing the secrets and stories of the characters of Niles, California. This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 14: The Story of Fighting Jack with Sue Parry
This episode stands as a living monument to a Niles/ Fremont Legend, "Fighting Jack." When hear what Niles once was and now see what it has become today, we have to remember the lives and works of people who have gone before us. This episode sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:05
Episode 13: Being a Niles Firefighter with Captain Cory Wilson
We are now back with a brand new season of podcast episodes for you straight from Niles, CA. Captain Cory Wilson is a Fremont Fire Captain here at station #2 in Niles. But his story is more than just landing a job as a fire fighter...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:05:42
Episode 12: The Incomparable Innkeeper with Michele White
A lady who is known by some as "the innkeeper" is Michele White. Her story, how she ended up in Niles and more is fascinating. And the presence of hospitality and neighborliness that she possesses is equally remarkable. Her story d...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:37
Episode 11: Drawing from Experiences and Painting from the Heart with Jeff Albrecht
World renown artist and painter is another member of the Cast of Niles. He is from the Bay Area, but has been a part of the Niles community for a while now. Jeff teaches ceramics in a local high school, but in his extra time he paints and trave...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:14:52
Episode 10: A Fresh Coat of Paint with Dirk Visser
Entering into a world of dust and dolls, Dirk Visser became part of the cast of Niles in the later 1900s. Dirk shared in many amazing experiences and opportunities as a fisherman, cafe owner, soap maker, a philosopher and now a writer.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:54
Episode 9: From Sound Check to the Underscore with Bruce Kaphan
The Cast of Niles has many characters, and in this episode we hear from one who has been making music right here in Niles that has been enjoyed all over the world. Bruce Kaphan made his way in to the Niles community decades ago; and as destiny ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:18
Episode 8: A Train Load of Niles Gals
In this very special episode, we invite a dozen and a half gals who grew up in Niles to share their memories. And we did all of this live abroad the Skunk Train. The Niles Canyon Railroad hosted the podcast and this group of amazing Niles resid...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:04:40
Episode 7: From Corporate to Comedy with Chris Tabish
Niles resident Chris Tabish joins us for this episode to share his story how he went from working in a Fortune 500 company to providing comedy for people in companies who were working in positions just like he was in. Chris is the autho...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:29
Episode 6: The Street of Dreams with the Pagan Sisters and Laurie Manuel
The charms of Niles seen and experienced by tourists and outside visitors are truly exciting and delightful. But to understand the kind of town that dreams are made of, we must talk to the people who grew up running down her streets and experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:13:44
Episode 5: Niles' Artist Extraordinaire with Bobby Daulton
Bobby (Robert) Daulton brings an extraordinary tone to the Cast of Niles. His pallet of life has left a fascinating hue on the canvas of Niles. He is an artist, a politician and many other roles within our community. To find out more ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:11
Episode 4: Behind the Niles' Banners and Beyond with Barry Jennings
Barry Jennings is a critical part of the cast of Niles. Barry plays a big role in helping Niles stay fresh and beautiful. Barry is responsible for coordinating and changing out the banners we see each time we walk downtown. Those banners are mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:12
Episode 3: The NEW Niles Farmers' Market with Harvindar Singh and Justin Johal
Niles has a new Farmers' Market as of April 1, 2023. Founder/Operator and Manager Harvindar Singh and Justin Johal join us in this episode to talk about the story behind staring the Forager Market which brings to Niles the new Niles Farmers' Ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:06
Episode 2: The Niles Canyon Railway with Henry Baum
The Niles Canyon Railway is a wonderful reminder of Niles history as well as a significant part of the its present reality. Its hard to imagine Niles, CA, without the historic railroad features in its trains and locomotives and its depot. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:10:25
Episode 1: An Introduction to the Cast of Niles Podcast with Krysten Laine
In this inaugural episode of the Cast of Niles Podcast, Krysten Laine, the host of the Cast of Niles Podcast, sits down with Ricky B, the host of the Fremont Podcast, to talk about the origin story of the Cast of Niles podcast.Niles Cal...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:29