The Fremont Podcast

We are so excited to have Mickelina Monico back on the Fremont Podcast for a return visit. Two years ago, Mickelina joined us with her father Mark as they shared where they were in the beginning of their journey for Race for Research. In this episode, Mickelina joins us again as she is preparing to host her third annual fundraising gala. Tune in for an inspiring update and projection for Mick an h...

Cathryn is a genre-blending artist with a voice that hits like a memory you forgot you had. Her music lives somewhere between heartbreak and healing — raw, real, and impossible to ignore. Whether she’s on stage or in the studio, Cathryn brings that fire. Gritty, soulful vocals, lyrics that stick, and a sound that bends rules without losing its roots. She’s not here to copy what’s been done. She’s...

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.  The museum wants you to stop by and ask questions.  Their open hours of operation can be viewed here . Their website is a a vast online resource unto itself and worth a look. They off...

If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor of The Fremont Podcast from the beginning. If you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Fremont.  Ohlone College Flea Market happens every second Saturday at the lower parking lot at Ohlone College. You can find out more information about them not...

 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. We chatted with Stephanie while sitting in the park at Lake Elizabeth ( across the street from the Tri-City Voice office). If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has...

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. You can find Aisea, samples of his music and his work as a creative director on his IG page. You can hear music from the band Minor Islands on their Bandcamp page. If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Pet...

A patchwork of interviews over a weekend.  Regular folk in the tape, regular folk in the audience. If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor of The Fremont Podcast from the beginning. If you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Fremont.  Ohlone College Flea Market happens every second Sat...

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.  Frederick Kautz gives lectures in the tech world. He is involved with cyber security, and Open Source. If you want this podcast to continue... please help. $1 each month will be a big help. Click...

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 is here . If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor of The Fremont Podcast from the beginning. If you are lookin...

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 month to discuss and workshop their compositions (any music genre).  Navya hopes that meeting in real life will lead to future collaborations. FCU have partnered with with the Bay Philh...

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 games: Those game shops with tables in the center and shelves full of "intimidating" thick boxes, none of which you remember from your childhood... the people who play those game...

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. Padma Balaji and Atharva Sonune worked in parallel for this story about the SATs.  What they produced is a glimpse into the recent troubles that so many students are d...

NARIKA is a local organization that is helping survivors of domestic violence. HELPLINE: 1  800  215  7308 ...and while they will help ANYONE in need of their services, they tell us 75% of their clients are from the South Asian community.  They want their community to start talking about domestic violence. They want everyone to understand what domestic violence is (it is not just physical) . They...

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 creativity of the next generation.  Check out this conversation with Dr.  Najwa Javed Mohammad  as we discuss the story behind the new Fremont Children's...

We return with new episodes on Friday, August 23rd. If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor of The Fremont Podcast from the beginning. If you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Fremont.  Ohlone College Flea Market happens every second Saturday at the lower parking lot at Ohlone Colleg...

Thank you, Bill and Sharon.  If you would like to contact The Fremont Podcast, please text us here. Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor of The Fremont Podcast from the beginning. If you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Fremont.  Ohlone College Flea Market happens every second Saturday at the lower parking lot at Ohlone College. You can find out mor...

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 marriage and family therapist, shares her journey from an arranged marriage to a thriving career, offering valuable insights into the challenges couples fa...

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 testament to the importance of adapting to community needs. From adjusting store hours to meet local business trends to sharing stories of cultu...

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 customer service to high school juniors and seniors. Drawing from her background in conducting customer satisfaction surveys, Kathy developed a nonprofit or...

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 shops and pharmacies including Haller's.  Her tales are a testament to the city's diversity and inclusivity, inviting listeners to catch a...

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 ultimate triumph. Our guests recount the early days of skepticism from brokers, the strategic cultivation of a multi-lingual audience, and the transformatio...

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 early 200-mile pedal from Fremont to Lake Tahoe sparked a lifelong passion, leading him to the local Mobility Commission, where he advocates for...

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 psychological impacts of our online personas. Holly brings her experience of therapeutic wisdom to the table, shining a light on the complexities of our digital engag...

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 a captivating fan experience that keeps the community coming back, game after game. From the echo of basketballs on the hardwood to the sharp crack of base...

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 their organization. This is our conversation with member of Leadership Fremont. Refugees from Afghanistan are struggling once they relocate to California. To f...