Podcast By The Bay

Podcast By The Bay sits down with longtime journalist and editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal Jon Mays.  Jon provides insight on the current state of media journalism and also feedback on many of the topics and issues of the day like elections, society, housing, and traffic. Stay Tuned! Podcast By The Bay website

Podcast By the Bay sits down again with longtime Journalist, Investigative Reporter, and San Mateo County Political Insider Mark Simon.  Mark pulls from his years of experience being in the know and discusses current topics including today's journalism, candidate strategy, and shares great insight and perspective with our National Politics and Country.  Stay Tuned!

Podcast By The Bay sits down with San Mateo County Supervisor for District 5 David Canepa.  Supervisor Canepa discusses many current and past issues affecting San Mateo County. Recorded in Oct. 2025. Stay Tuned!

Podcast By The Bay sits down with the Policy Manager of the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo- Jeremy Levine.  Jeremy discusses a number of important takes on our current housing issues including defining the housing crisis, exclusionary housing and zoning, and even rent control. He also brings some insight on some of his passions outside of housing.  Recorded in August 2023, Stay Tuned! www...

Podcast By The Bay sits down with current CA State Senator for District 13 Josh Becker to discuss many of the recent issues of the day here on the Peninsula.  Stay Tuned! www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By The Bay sits down with Len Materman of the One Shoreline Project dealing with the sea level rise in the San Francisco Bay Peninsula.  Les provides insight on vision and strategy of the project and also the current status and expectations.  Stay Tuned! www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By The Bay host Patrick returns and sits down with longtime journalist and editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal Jon Mays.  Jon provides insight on the production of the San Mateo Daily Journal and also feedback on many of the topics and issues of the day like elections, housing, and traffic. Stay Tuned! www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By The Bay continues our election coverage featuring 3 of the 5 candidates for the upcoming Foster City Council election on Nov. 8.  Candidates for this episode feature Mayor Richa Awasthi, Planning Commissioner Evan Adams, and Parks and Rec Committee Member Stacy Jimenez as the other candidates did not respond to our request for an interview.  Podcast By The Bay does not endorse, but allo...

Podcast By the Bay sits down with longtime Journalist, Investigative Reporter, and San Mateo County Political Insider Mark Simon.  Marks pulls from his years of experience being in the know and discusses current topics including today's journalism, candidate strategy, and perspective on some of the current local election races.  Stay Tuned! www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By the Bay sits down with James Coleman, South San Francisco Councilmember and current candidate for CA Assembly District 21.  James discusses the many issues of the day, his vision, and why he's running for CA Assembly District 21.  www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By the Bay sits down with Diane Papan, San Mateo Councilmember and current candidate for CA Assembly District 21.  Diane discusses the many issues of the day and why she's running for CA Assembly District 21.  www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By the Bay sits down with current candidate for US Congress CA District 15 Gus Mattammal to discuss the many issues of the day and why he's running for US Congress.  www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By the Bay sits down with current candidate for US Congress CA District 15 Emily Beach to discuss the many issues of the day and why she's running for US Congress.  www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast By the Bay sits down with current candidate for US Congress CA District 15 David Canepa to discuss the many issues of the day and why he's running for US Congress.  www.podcastbythebay.com

Podcast by The Bay returns for our first post-pandemic episode and welcomes a panel for an in-person discussion meetup and conversation over some great Thai food.  Guests include Patrick, Andre, Phoebe, Alvin, Fel, Leonid, and Hamza as they discuss their perspective on recent issues such as the pandemic life, emotional intelligence, and technology and society.  Pull up a chair and join us while we...

Podcast By The Bay continues our election coverage featuring all 5 candidates for the upcoming Foster City Council election on Nov. 3.  Candidates include LaTisa Brooks, Patrick Sullivan, Jon Froomin, Sam Hindi, and Catherine Mahanpour.  Podcast By The Bay does not endorse, but allows our platform for all the candidates to share their vision and were all asked the sames questions.  Enjoy listening...

Podcast By The Bay speaks with the current Executive Director for HIP Housing Kate Comfort Harr.  HIP (Human Investment Project) Housing is a San Mateo non-profit focusing on housing assistance.  Kate provides insight into various programs and vision on how we can move forward to produce a sustainable model.  Kate was interviewed via Zoom in July 2020.  Website- www.podcastbythebay.com Twitter-  h...

Podcast By The Bay sits down with Eric DeBode the Executive Director of the Abundant Grace Coastside Worker which is a non-profit focused on assistance with homelessness in the local area.  Patrick and Eric discuss many of the aspects of the support that Abundant provides and also touches on some of the deeper societal root causes.  Eric was interviewed in June 2020. Stay Tuned!

Patrick speaks with Sabrina Brennan the current San Mateo County Harbor Commissioner and activist for women's rights and equality.   Sabrina discusses her activism around the environment and women's rights, current projects of the Harbor Commission, and also her take on the April 15th commission meeting that has made the recent news headlines.  Commissioner Brennan was interviewed in May 2020 via...

Podcast By The Bay opens their platform to the candidates for the Foster City Council recall election on March 3 in which the candidates will only be eligible if the recall initiative passes.  Both Patrick Sullivan and Jon Froomin participated and spoke to their vision and where they stand on many of the local issues that affect the community. Podcast By The Bay does not endorse any specific candi...

Podcast By The Bay showcases a Real Estate Perspective with longtime realtors Robert Pedro and our own Patrick Sullivan for an in-depth discussion on whats happening with the Real Estate Market here on the SF Bay Peninsula.  Robert and Patrick and discuss various topics including types of home building, capital gains taxes, and perspective on rent control.   The discussion was recorded in Nov. 201...

Podcast By The Bay sits down with former 2-time Mayor and Councilwoman of Foster City, Pam Frisella.   Pam discusses some of her insights on the current political issues affecting Foster City including the Recall of the Vice-Mayor effort, the interpretation of The Brown Act, and her perspective on the past election.   She also dives into one of her passions regarding housing and discusses solution...

Podcast By The Bay features coverage of the recent 19th Annual “Housing Leadership Day”, which was organized by the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo.  We feature some of the participants and attendees including HLC Organizer Leora Tanjuatco Ross, San Mateo District 3 Supervisor Don Horsley, Belmont City Councilman Charles Stone, Foster City Planning Commissioner Evan Adams, and representati...

Podcast By The Bay returns to local coverage featuring the Mayor on the Peninsula series with an interview from San Mateo Mayor, Diane Papan.  Diane and Patrick discuss many topics affecting San Mateo including housing, transportation, the current city council opportunity, and her future vision in public service. This episode features music by Leo DeVito.  Mayor Papan was interviewed in October 20...

Podcast By The Bay speaks with whistle-blower Aaron Lee Davis, former employee of the National Rifle Association and who’s interview with the New Yorker magazine has made recent headlines.  Aaron provides insight on the culture of the NRA, feedback on some of the recent structural issues that's plagued the organization, as well as perspective on opportunities to improve gun laws.   Aaron was inter...