Plan And Story

After a pause, host Carman Tyra returns with reflections on home, healing, and community in San José, CA (on Muwekma Ohlone lands). From navigating mental health during turbulent times to the joy of adopting two kittens, Carman shares insights on love, solitude, and growth. They also recount turning 32, solo adventures, and soaking in the Levitt Pavilion music series. This episode blends storytell...

Greetings, gewd people! Who else is stumbling out of 2024 and into the new year? I know I am, and being alive in these chaotic times feels good. I may not have a plan yet, however, I know this year will be filled with good stories. Clearly I skipped a few from 2024, and that's okay. We love non-linear time travel in these parts. Reflections include The Flipside Lovers and The Changing Same . beats...

Join Carman Tyra in this lively episode of the Plan & Story podcast as she takes you on a vibrant journey through a weekend filled with art, community, and dance. Despite the overwhelming weight of the world, we are reminded of the power of finding joy in the everyday. Highlights include: Color Me Rad : Discover the impact of Local Color’s youth program, where students create art and gain the...

Join us for a heartwarming episode as we dive into the Fifth Annual San José Day 2023 ! Our first guest, Haley Cardamon, the brilliant project director behind this spectacular event, takes us on a journey through the just before, during, and after of this incredible day. In this episode, we uncover the behind-the-scenes hustle and bustle as preparations were underway to make San José Day a resound...

In this episode of the Plan and Story podcast, Carman Tyra shares their reflections and experiences from various events and encounters in the San Jose, California area. The podcast episode begins with Carman expressing the importance of storytelling and documenting our lives. They highlight their motivation for starting the podcast as a medium to capture and appreciate these unique moments. Carman...

Discover the Muwekma Ohlone Bay Area's vibrant arts and culture scene in this engaging episode of the "Plan and Story" podcast. Join host Carman Tyra as she takes you on a journey through the diverse experiences and storytelling traditions that make this world so abundant. Carman starts by recapping the past two months of events using her planner and phone. She shares her excitement about "All My...

This week's episode delves into contemporary art by reflecting on some of the latest art openings and closing receptions in the Bay Area. Throughout this episode, we explore modern art's importance and impact on society. Sadie Barnette's Family Business exhibition Saffron: The Saint of Spices exhibit by Pantea Karimi One Culture Grafitti Legends beats made by @bettina.francisco

Episode 1 of the Plan & Story podcast, hosted by Carman Tyra, is a brief introduction to what's to come from this series on the topics of choice and living life to the fullest! Beats made by @bettina.francisco