This is Stockton

Huddle is a coworking space in Downtown Stockton that provides a place for startups and other small businesses to work. Matty Amen, the owner of Huddle, joins the show for an in-depth conversation on his background and some of the features that Huddle offers to its members. Matty also talks about his work with the LGBTQ+ community and how he helps people fall in love with the city of Stockton. Hud...

Orlando Molina, AKA MC Zeps, is the artist behind Rhymosaurs, hip hop-themed kids’ books starring various dinosaurs. Today, MC Zeps joins the show to talk about how he started his rap dream in Brooklyn and how that led to him creating children's books in Stockton. Stay tuned until the end of the interview to hear MC Zeps drop a freestyle about the This is Stockton crew. Visit Stockton This Is Stoc...

Gianna Vicari, the owner of Trail Coffee Roasters, joins Wes and Amy on today’s episode to talk about the history of her coffee shop and the many hats she wears running it. Gianna also talks about the farm in Nicaragua where she sources her coffee beans, where the name “Trail Coffee” comes from and the Trail After Dark events that are held in the shop. Trail Coffee Roasters Visit Stockton This Is...

Stockton’s Main Street Market is a bimonthly spring & summer event that brings food trucks, craft vendors and live music together in Stockton’s Courthouse Plaza! Rochelle Brown from Makers Made and Stephanie Iaccino from Parents by Choice join the show to discuss how they helped create this event and what to expect at this year’s market. Main Street Market Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website T...

Stockton Flavor Fest, taking place from May 19th-21st, is a showcase of what makes Stockton so unique! This three-day festival is back for its second year with tons of food, art, music and more. Let Wes and Amy help you plan what spots to visit during this packed event by listening to today’s episode of This is Stockton. Stockton Flavor Fest Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton...

Wes and Amy take you out to the ballgame for today’s episode of This is Stockton! The Stockton Ports have existed since 1941 and have been minor league affiliates of the Oakland Athletics since 2005. Jordan Feneck, the general manager of the Ports, joins the show to talk about his role within the team and to give the scoop on this season's promotional nights at Banner Island Ballpark. The Stockton...

Brandon Leake is a famous Stocktonian who won the 15th season of America’s Got Talent for his spoken word poetry. Today Brandon sits down with Wes and Amy to talk about how he got into poetry, his path to winning America’s Got Talent and the amazing things he does for the Stockton community. Brandon Leake Called to Move Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This is Sto...

Today’s episode of This is Stockton is for the film buffs and comic book fans out there! Visit Stockton has released a petition asking Disney to incorporate Stockton in their next Fantastic Four movie. With that in mind, Wes, Amy and Anthony discuss Stockton’s extensive comic book history, including the story of the city being dubbed “The Birthplace of The Fantastic Four”. They also touch on some...

Michael’s Heavenly Sweets is a dessert delivery service that brings sweet treats to Stockton and the surrounding area. Michael McDonald, the founder of Michael’s Heavenly Sweets, joins the show to talk about his love for baking, some of the delicious chocolate-dipped foods he offers and how he turned his hobby into a business. Michael also talks about some of the ways he gives back to the Stockton...

Steven Herder, the owner of The Golden Rose Barbershop, joins Wes and Amy to talk about his history as a barber and the “luxury men’s grooming” services he offers at The Golden Rose. Steven also talks about some of the other services he provides, such as hair coloring, specialty cuts and barbering classes. Stay tuned until after Steven’s interview for a Stockton Pop Culture Moment with Anthony. Th...

Today’s episode of This is Stockton takes us to the Haggin Museum, one of Stockton’s historic landmarks. Museum Executive Director Susan Obert joins Wes and Amy to discuss its 90+ year history and the exhibits you peruse. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about some of Stockton’s upcoming events! The Haggin Museum Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This i...

The Stockton Kings are the G-League affiliate of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and play their home games at the Stockton Arena. Head coach and former Sacramento Kings star Bobby Jackson joins Wes and Amy to talk about how he got into coaching after his playing career and what it’s been like to coach minor league basketball. Aaron Morales, the VP of Business Operations for the Stockton Kings, joins th...

Get your phone ready to make reservations, because today’s episode of This is Stockton is all about local restaurants. Listen as Wes, Amy and Anthony talk about their favorite places to eat in Stockton as well as some new places to try heading into 2023. Make sure you listen to the whole episode to catch Anthony’s Pop Culture Moment where he details some of Stockton’s iconic restaurants. Stockton...

On this week’s episode of This is Stockton, Darcy Ford-James, a co-founder of Stockton Soul and a music teacher in Stockton, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her soul orchestra. Learn more about Darcy’s history with string instruments and what pushed her to teach others about Black American Music. Stay tuned for Anthony’s pop culture moment later in the episode, where he tells the story of the jazz...

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, there’s nothing like getting someone a unique gift from a local business. Lauren Tarullo, the owner of Cena Luna, joins Wes and Amy to talk about her gift shop on Stockton’s Miracle Mile. Listen to learn about the wide variety of items that Lauren offers in her store, her experience owning a store on the Miracle Mile, and how she picks the items that...

Catch up on the fun in Stockton throughout the holiday season on this week’s episode of This is Stockton. Wes, Amy and Anthony give you the rundown of what you can expect to see in Stockton around the holidays and talk about some of their favorite personal traditions— Wes and Anthony are pretty intense seasonal decorators! They also talk about some fun things that Visit Stockton does throughout th...

Today's episode of This is Stockton is all about University of the Pacific Athletics and what they have to offer. Wes and Amy bring on Mike Hermann, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, to talk about the university’s famous sports alumni, special ticket packages, and special clinics/camps that they offer. Stay tuned for Anthony’s pop culture moment, where he sheds more light on The Universi...

Mariah Taloa blends Samoan and Filipino pastries at Taloa’s Bakery. Now she joins Wes and Amy to talk all about her pastry business and her signature dessert, the Filamoa. Mariah also discusses the Kommunity Hub, her nonprofit that helps out local businesses, and their upcoming FAHM Festival. Stay tuned after Mariah’s interview as Anthony tells you about some of Stockton’s spooky history and the g...

Find your inner child in this episode of This is Stockton, because today Wes and Amy are talking to Marianne Prieto of The Children’s Museum of Stockton. Learn more about the history of the museum, some of the fun exhibits you can find there and how the museum has grown over the years. Additionally, Anthony is going to talk about Stockton resident and former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez. The Chil...

On this episode of This is Stockton, Saul Serna of The Catalyst Art and Wellness Studio joins Wes and Amy to talk about his hybrid art/wellness studio. Listen as he talks about how The Catalyst was created and the services that it offers. Also, Anthony comes on to talk about the history of Stockton’s many theaters. The Catalyst Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram Thi...

In this episode of This is Stockton, Laura Garcia, the owner of Terra Coffee, joins Wes and Amy to talk about the history of her coffee shop. Listen as Laura describes the different and interesting ways that Terra brews their coffee as well as the variety of events the coffee shop holds. Also, Anthony goes into the history of the place that previously occupied Terra Coffee’s storefront, The Blackw...

Put on your cosplay and get out your autograph book, because Mike Millerick of StocktonCon joins Wes and Amy to talk about Stockton's largest pop culture convention! Listen as Mike talks about the history of StocktonCon and some of the celebrity guests that will be at this year's convention, like Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Teen Titans, Sons of Anarchy), John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) a...

Welcome to Stockton, California! Join hosts Wes Rhea, Amy Alpers and Anthony Esteves as they take a deep dive into what makes historic Stockton so interesting; from its landmarks to its sports teams and festivals. Our hosts also discuss their favorite spots in Stockton and outline what to look forward to on This is Stockton. Visit Stockton This Is Stockton Website This Is Stockton Instagram This i...