Livin' in San Diego

This week on the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy talk Padres and Giants frustration, possible trade deadline moves, the sweetest swings in baseball history, San Diego Fourth of July fireworks, a new BoxLunch coming to Carlsbad, the closure of Modern Times Far West Lounge in Encinitas, and what buyers need to know about contingent offers in today’s real estate market. Plus, Chris rec...

This week on the Living in San Diego podcast, we’re talking local brewery updates, new projects coming to San Diego, Father’s Day weekend, Padres and Giants struggles, World Cup facts, the current San Diego real estate market, and the story behind Lake San Marcos. Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the lin...

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, we recap a weekend that included youth soccer in Temecula, a stay at South Coast Winery, Bare Knuckle Brewing, and a Snoop Dogg concert at the brand-new Long Beach Amphitheater. We also discuss California’s first Dick’s House of Sport coming to Mission Valley, the return of Gaslamp Urban Pickleball, and the decision to eliminate paid parking in Balboa...

What do retired MLB players wish they had known when they were 12 years old? On this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lerner to talk about his move from New York to San Diego, the adjustment from East Coast life to the San Diego lifestyle, his love of sports memorabilia, and his new project, Live From the Dugout. Live From the Dugout gives young athletes and their...

In this episode of the Living in San Diego podcast, Cass and Chris catch up on local life around San Diego, from Memorial Day youth baseball in San Marcos to golfing Boulder Oaks in Escondido, laser tag in San Marcos, and a few local food shout-outs including Corner Pizza and Board & Brew. They also dig into San Diego sports, including San Diego FC, the upcoming World Cup, the Padres’ offensiv...

In this episode of the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cass sit down with Jason Farnan, better known as Lieutenant Facemelter, the 2013 U.S. National Air Guitar Champion. Jason gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the wild world of competitive air guitar, from local San Diego competitions to the U.S. Nationals and the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland. We talk about how routin...

This week on the Living in San Diego podcast, Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis break down what’s happening around San Diego, from Kokai Brewing opening in Oceanside to North Park Music Fest, clean draft beer lines, Padres updates, San Diego FC payroll talk, and the surprisingly difficult world of playing first base. Plus, we get into the San Diego roots of Blink-182, from Poway and Rancho Bernardo...

San Diego is packed this week! Chris and Cassidy kick things off with a weekend full of local baseball, soccer, a beach cleanup in Solana Beach, and an anniversary dinner at Amalfi in San Marcos. Then they dive into the biggest sports news in town — the San Diego Sockers clinch their 17th indoor title with the Ron Newman Cup, while San Diego FC navigates injuries and a rough stretch. Plus, the Pad...

We sat down with Noah from Burgeon Beer Company to break down what’s really going on in the San Diego beer scene right now. From starting his career at Stone Brewing to helping grow Burgeon Beer Company, he’s seen the shifts firsthand. We get into how the industry has changed over the past few years - from bottles to cans, the rise of hazy IPAs, and how breweries are adapting with things like new...

Quick San Diego update with a full rundown of what’s happening around North County right now. We kick things off with a weekend recap - local baseball games, a SeaWorld trip, and Chris finding some new hiking trails around La Costa Oaks and the Preserve with some solid views looking out toward the lagoon and Carlsbad. From there we get into the San Diego sports scene. The Sockers are in the MASL f...

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, we’re all over the place! We kick things off with a weekend recap - kids baseball, a Disneyland trip with surprisingly no crowds, and a few random Disney secrets you probably didn’t know. Then Chris heads out to Vegas with my dad… and let’s just say the piggy slot machine showed up big. From there we get into sports - Padres, Giants struggles, and a fu...

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we’re recapping a packed stretch from San Francisco to Palm Desert and back home to San Diego. We get into Banana Ball at Petco Park, early MLB season storylines, and the potential $3B Padres ownership sale. Plus, some local updates you’ll want to know about including a new Oceanside action park, the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, and the history behind t...

 In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy sit down with San Diego tech founder Hud Taylor at our new Carlsbad studio. Hud shares his unique journey from growing up in El Centro to studying biochemistry at UC San Diego and doing research at the Salk Institute before transitioning into tech entrepreneurship. We dive into how Hud built TrashAlert, a free app that helps mi...

Episode 273 of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast covers a little bit of everything happening around North County. We start with weekend recaps including Springfest for LCYO baseball, a concert at Mission Hills High School, and a baseball tournament at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. There’s also a remodel update that anyone who has lived through a renovation will relate to. We also talk food, includ...

Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis are back with another episode of the Living in San Diego Podcast, covering local stories, sports, and what’s happening around the county. This week’s San Diego story dives into the unique La Jolla Mushroom House, one of the most recognizable and unusual homes along the coast. They also talk about Pizza Port’s 39th anniversary party in Solana Beach, local neighborho...

Welcome back to the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast with Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis. This week we break down a mix of local news, San Diego sports, and North County happenings including a wild piece of Padres history you may have never heard before. In this episode we cover: • The story of how the San Diego Padres almost became the “San Diego Tunas” in 1935 • A new F1-style simulator racing expe...

Welcome back to the Living in San Diego Podcast! In this ep, Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis say goodbye to the rain and welcome back classic San Diego sunshine while breaking down what actually happened around town this week. We cover our weekend recaps, from the Bermuda Club in Carlsbad and Burgeon Beer Company to State Cup soccer in Temecula and a cool hangout at Vail Ranch. Then we dive into...

In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cass recap the weekend, talk sports, and dive into a classic North County history story. We start with weekend life in San Diego. Cass had practices, a birthday party at Five Tool, and a surprisingly good lunch at Enzo’s in Encinitas. Valentine’s Day turned into takeout from Islands, and a rainy Disneyland trip that ended early after ev...

In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy recap a packed weekend across North County — from State Cup soccer wrapping up to a team stop at Fazeli Winery in Temecula for flatbreads and views. Chris also recommends checking out a San Diego Sockers game at Frontwave Arena for one of the best-value family nights around, while Cass shares baseball season updates, a soccer sc...

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy hang out at Soul Side Vinyl on Adams Avenue with shop owner Rex and DJ Syko (Mark) for a deep dive into music, community, and local culture. They talk about the history of the record store space in Normal Heights, how Rex went from military life to record shop owner, and how a random Facebook Marketplace search somehow led to him buyi...

This week’s episode is a fun mix of sports, local spots, and classic San Diego randomness. We start with some tournament talk, including a huge walk-off homer and some gritty games on the baseball field. Then we jump into some MLB updates - Padres news, Verlander heading to the Pads, and a recap of our latest NFL picks. On the local side, we take a lap around Carlsbad and shout out some favorite s...

This week on The Livin' in San Diego Podcast: Chris recaps a quick Las Vegas trip, while Cassidy talks through a busy stretch of baseball drafts. We review last week’s NFL picks and look ahead to what’s coming up next. For New, Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad is officially coming back. For To Do, we talk Petco Park concerts and what shows are worth checking out. For Adieu, we say goodbye to Cucina E...

The latest episode of the Livin' in San Diego podcast, with hosts Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis, covers their weekend activities, including a six-mile hike on Iron Mountain, a frustrating youth soccer tournament, and watching the Bills and Niners win. The hosts also discuss Chris's home remodeling journey and the challenges of selecting materials and retexturing walls. In sports, they p...

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy kick things off with a weekend recap and plenty of local flavor. Chris shares highlights from a futsal tournament with Samba, plus a full-on San Diego date night that included Rancho Santa Fe Inn, pedicures, and Valentina. Cassidy recaps a Vegas trip with the family and what it’s like doing the Strip with kids in tow. From there, we j...

In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy kick things off with a weekend recap that takes a few unexpected turns, from a run-in with five coyotes to a real talk moment on full self-driving and how close (or not) the tech actually feels. Cassidy brings a total change of scenery with a trip to Buffalo to catch the Bills in person and experience football in a very differen...