Hello San Pedro

Hi everyone, on today's episode I invited local sports podcaster and journalist Chris Camello.   On the show,  he shares with us a little about his Pedro upbringing, what led him to start a sports podcast and he also helped shed some light on how this pandemic has affected global, national and local sports communities.  As I know nothing about sports, I contributed to this conv...

Hi friends!  In today's episode we talk about almost everything except for the Coronavirus! From the latest season of "Dead To Me", a Netflix show strongly connected to San Pedro, to the idea of Drive-In Movie Theaters coming back into our lives, and everything in between, such as the future of buffets.   We feel like everyone is just about over all the pandemic news, and that's how...

Hi friends and listeners, today on the show I have invited Sanam Lamborn, friend, local San Pedran and English Professor at Marymount California University, to talk about a fun new project she's started called "Eat in San Pedro". Right now it exists as a facebook group, Instagram and YouTube channel with the goal of supporting our San Pedro Restaurants.   Listen to how she was inspired to sta...

Hello everyone! Sorry for dropping this episode a little later than usual. I got distracted with all the food talk!  On today's edition of "Pedro & Corona" Josh and I catch up about what we've done this week and what we aspire to do before things go back to normal. He later has a conversation with John Bagakis, our repeat guest about a fun project he's involved with called "Quarantine Kit...

Please see *** UPDATE **** regarding cases in San Pedro. Hey everyone! Happy May 1st! This episode of Pedro & Corona Josh and I talk about how we've been filling our time during this pandemic and discuss the weird feeling of normalcy we are experiencing now that we are all well into the second month of the stay at home order.  We go over the local positive coronavirus case numbers for San Pedro wh...

On today's episode, we talk about an incredibly relevant topic these days, especially during this Stay At Home order here in LA, which is domestic violence. The truth is it's only safer at home for some. In today's show Elizabeth Eastlund, Executive Director of Rainbow Services sheds some light on this issue and tells us about Rainbow services, a local organization working to help those who suffer...

Today on the show Josh and I go over shows we're watching and podcasts we're listening to as well as the local coronavirus related updates.  Joining us on the show is now 5-time guest, Angela Romero, Founder of the San Pedro Heritage Museum and local historian.  She's been actively capturing how this pandemic has affected our community since things really escalated back in March. Her pho...

On today's show we get an update from one of our favorite guests about some of the most vulnerable during this pandemic, our homeless neighbors.  Amber Sheikh Ginsberg is an LA based non-profit consultant that has been heavily involved with making resources known to our local homeless community. From resourcing and dropping off tents to sitting with the Mayor to brainstorm solutions she is in...

Hello, everyone. In this episode Josh and I talk about the jump in cases from our last episode which was originally 55 cases (over 20 case jump from last week) but the day after we recorded, that number jumped to a total of 70 cases! That means that there's been approximately a 40 case jump since our last Pedro& Corona episode.  This just means we all have to continue doing our part and s...

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well and staying safe at home!  Today's guest is Linda Grimes, the Co-founder and Managing  Director of the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. First, she tells us how she's holding up during this time of Staying At Home. She tells us about the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, how it came about and what the goals are for it's future. Currently...

Hey everyone! This is  the first episode of our new weekly sideshow dedicated to Coronavirus updates. In today’s show we give you an update on the number of cases in San Pedro as well as other surrounding communities. We also share our reaction to the Mayor asking everyone to wear a mask in public. Our first guest on the show is Shannon Ross, the creator of  the “Pedro Updates and Resour...

Hi everyone! I know it's been a while.  Check out this episode to hear me apologize to you all for ghosting on the podcast AGAIN. There has been a lot going on in my personal life and I'll get into it all. I also have a very special guest on the show to help me make a big announcement.  That's not all. We will get into the number one thing on everyone's minds: Coronavirus. My guest and I...

Happy Halloween!  In today's episode I sit down with Lee Williams who serves as Chairman of the Board for the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. We talk about everything San Pedro, including the development of the waterfront, Little Italy, local Real Estate and last but most importantly improving the quality of life for San Pedrans.  He also spills some juicy tea, not once but twice! I love...

Mental Health Awareness Day recently passed and I was not about to let it go unnoticed. It's important to shed light on mental health and reduce the stigma around seeing a therapist. To help me do this, in todays episode I've asked Dr. Cora Ramirez-Vasquez, a local family therapist, to join me in today's episode and share her wisdom.  Hope you enjoy and please share with a friend!  LINKS...

Beware this episode will make you hungry! Today my guests are Kristin Colossus-Rodriguez and her husband Nick Rodriguez, co-owners of Colossus, a new bread and pastry shop right next door to the Chori-Man. Cohosting this episode with me is Marissa Haney, childhood BFF, former Pedro girl and pastry chef.  Marissa actually put me in touch with  Colossus via instagram a few months before they opened...

Woo! It's been a full year of the Hello San Pedro podcast! It's an exciting time to be a San Pedran. This year has a lot in store for us and I can't wait to talk about it on the show.  Today's guests are past and present Honorary Mayors of San Pedro, Domenic Costa and Pam Costa.  LINKS:  Coach Domenic Costa's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/coachdomcosta/?hl=en Pam's Event...

Today on the show I am very excited to share with you my interview with Joshua Stecker, Founder and Editor In Chief of the San Pedro Today magazine as we celebrate it's 10 year anniversary.   Our cherished local magazine has informed us and captured the stories of our community. In this episode I sit down with the founder as he shares what led him down this path of journalism and what's...

Trying out a new type of episode! Let me know what you think. Direct message me on instagram @hellosppodcast ,  email me at hellosppodcast@gmail.com or visit the podcast website www.hellosanpedro.com.  In this episode I do a short recap of the biggest local news headlines to circulate recently.  "Art From The Heart" - Art Show/Benefit  Saturday Sept. 21st, Doors open at 3pm&nbs...

Hello Season 2! In this new season you can expect more awesome interviews with amazing people who love San Pedro and lots more. Stay tuned for Patreon info where you can support the podcast and sponsorship info if you're interested in becoming a sponsor.  Today's guest is Angela Romero, founder and President of the San Pedro Heritage Museum. I thought it was only fitting to have her start us...

End of Season 1! Don't worry, I'll get right into Season 2 next week :)  A much anticipated episode,  in todays show I have none other than Aiden Garcia-Sheffield, a local community activist originally from Savannah Georgia. He is the Founder and President of Bridge Cities Alliance, the organization responsible for Pride on the Port. He is also the owner of Underground Los Angeles, local...

This episode was prerecorded back in June but I wasn't able to get it out at that time for a lot of personal reasons you can hear about in the previous episode. However, its a great interview with lead singer of the local band The Habits. Wolf Bradley was one of my very first guests on the podcast and the band just released another EP self-titled "The Habits". They just released a music video for...

Hey friends, I have a lot to say in this solo episode. I hope you have all been well and I appreciate you for sticking around. In this episode I talk about why I took an unannounced two month break from the podcast and what's been going on in my life. In the second part of this episode I catch up on the recent events including the grand reopening of Sirens Java & Tea (my fave local coffee spot...

In today's episode I sit down with Derek Kissinger to hear how the Harbor BusinessSource Center is creating jobs for our local economy. Ashely Rios, a previous podcast guest and local business owner, joins us also to share her personal experience working with the Business Source Center to open her business Fit Culture Pilates.  Derek oversees the BusinessSource center in San Pedro and this ce...

June is PRIDE month and in today's episode Chris Tucker shares why he and his husband chose to leave San Pedro, even after they married here and purchased a home in the community. I offer a public apology to them and all our LGBTQ friends here in town.  While San Pedro is celebrating its first Pride On The Port event ever, our recent history shows that we have not always been kind to our LGBT...

In today's episode I sit down with Amber Sheikh-Ginsberg, a local activist for our homeless community, to talk about the current state of homelessness in San Pedro and what we can expect from upcoming changes.  Before we really get into the interview I ask our community to stop doing this one thing: Stop referring to homeless people with derogatory labels. Let's call them people, allowing us...