Elephant Show

I talk with Marcus Williams about stand-up comedy in San Francisco, telling jokes that do not work, comedic styles, comedy as a potential career, gaining a following, YouTube, and a black man’s perspective on Barack Obama’s legacy. It’s like a natural high. I definitely feel like this is what I should be doing. Download (44 MB, 31 minutes) Show notes… Read more →

I talk with Aly Jones about depression, her breakdown and continuing recovery, Ellen DeGeneres, the A’s Superfan Network, and baseball in Oakland. Sponsored by the 1986 Ford Taurus. People really like me when I’m hypomanic a lot. And that’s the dangerous me, because that’s the me that precedes the complete collapse. Download (41 MB, 29 minutes) Show notes @theweakestbink —… Read more →

I talk with Kylan Kegel about starting and ending a band, the local music scene in Sacramento, growing up on a homestead and its impact on personal convictions, geekdoms, and the greatest story ever told. I miss the energy of playing in a show and being on stage performing. It becomes a significant part of your identity. Download (45 MB,… Read more →

I talk with Laila Kearney about journalism — starting a career in the field, the news media landscape, delivering hyperlocal news in a small town engulfed in controversy, managing online trolls, and AOL’s dismantling of Patch. There is no excuse to ever be behind on a story. Download (60 MB, 42 minutes) Show notes Laila Kearney on LinkedIn Reuters names… Read more →

I talk with Justin Ward about his experiences living in Germany for 4½ years — renting an apartment, working for the Army in Europe, idiosyncrasies of German culture, giving birth to a first child in a foreign country, and expatriates. The recycling hours didn’t begin until eight. Download (51 MB, 36 minutes) Show notes Justin Ward on LinkedIn Citizenship Renunciation… Read more →

I talk with Steve Rochette about buying a house — considerations made in choosing a house, closing on a home loan, and being a homeowner. I bought some Samoas, so that was great. Download (45 MB, 32 minutes) Show notes Steve Rochette on LinkedIn Read more →

I talk with Phil Simmons about our shared passion, New Urbanism — our experiences, lessons learned, and suburban grocery stores. This episode is free. Download (41 MB, 28 minutes) Show notes Phil Simmons on Facebook Learn about New Urbanism — Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Central Hercules Plan Safeway at Sycamore Crossing Read more →

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, I talk with Tim Riley of Warby Parker about marketing, apps, the delivery-based economy, and early lessons from raising a young daughter in New York City and an increasingly-connected world. This episode is free. Download (47 MB, 34 minutes) Show notes @tmrly — Tim Riley on Twitter Amazon Prime Now Trunk Club Uber… Read more →