This Must Be the Place

After 34 episodes, we're signing off — for now. Our host, Allo Gilinsky, has landed an exciting full-time role with Fieldwork Brewing Company, and we couldn't be more proud. But Sonoma County has too many stories left to tell, too many people worth meeting, and too many glasses worth raising. So we'll leave it at this: never say never. In this final episode, Allo reflects on what Sonom...

This episode originally aired on 11/9/25. Be sure to check out Santa Rosa Symphony's upcoming concert, Celebrate America! on April 12, 2026 at the Green Music Center. Celebrate America in Music and Spirit with a family-friendly fun and inspiring concert honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States, featuring music that reflects the rich and varied voices of the American landscape. Featu...

This is a special encore presentation of Episode 6, originally aired on September 28, 2025. As PEANUTS marks its 75th anniversary, this episode goes inside how Charles M. Schulz’s work is preserved, extended, and reimagined — from museum archives to new stories for today’s audiences. As the PEANUTS comic strip celebrates its 75th anniversary , this episode goes behind the scenes of one of the most...

Sonoma County filmmaker Miles Levin — writer, director, and executive producer of the new film Under The Lights joins us to discuss his feature. Miles is an award-winning filmmaker and public speaker living with epilepsy, and his film is doing something rare: using cinematic storytelling to fight the stigma surrounding one of the world's most common neurological conditions. What started as a s...

Craft beer fans, this one's for you. We sit down with Vinnie Cilurzo, co-owner and Director of Brewing Operations at Russian River Brewing Company, to talk about Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig IPA, and the brewing philosophy behind one of America's most celebrated craft breweries. Pliny the Younger 2026 Release 📅 March 20 – April 2, 2026 📍 725 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA | 700...

California Artisan Cheese Festival returns to Sonoma County March 20–22 , bringing together cheesemakers, farms, restaurants, and artisan food producers for three days of tastings and cheese experiences across the region . In this episode we preview one of the most delicious weekends of the year with two conversations from inside the artisan cheese world. First, we talk with Keith Adams of Wm. Cof...

Explore one of the most beloved Sonoma County events as we preview the Sebastopol Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival — a standout and celebrated music festival in California. Episode Preview Festival producer and California Bluegrass Association chair, Ted Kuster shares the story behind the festival’s 20-year legacy, the banjo traditions that power bluegrass culture, and why Sebastopol has become...

Best Picture Predictions, Academy Awards Buzz & Rialto’s Oscars Night for a Cause 🎬 Oscars season is here — and we’re breaking it down from a Sonoma County perspective. Joined by Ky Boyd and Joe Mulcare of Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol, we dive into this year’s Academy Awards race — from Best Picture front-runners and bold predictions to the films that truly deserve the big screen. Plus: detai...

In this episode, we preview the 14th annual TEDx Sonoma County event happening March 7, 2026 at the Jackson Theater in Santa Rosa. Executive Producer Marilyn Nagel joins us to discuss this year’s theme: “Mindshift: Power of Perspective.” In a world shaped by AI, algorithms, social media, and rapid internet culture, how do we separate truth from perception? How do we rethink criticism, authenticity...

The Ultimate Sonoma County Craft Beer Guide With Sayre Piotrkowski | Bay Area Brewers Guild + SF Beer Week Preview Searching for the best breweries in Santa Rosa? Planning a Sonoma County beer trip during SF Beer Week? Curious why FeBREWary has become one of Northern California’s biggest craft beer traditions? This episode is your inside guide. FeBREWary started as a winter collaboration with Visi...

From preserving historic ranchland to creating “people-powered parks,” LandPaths is quietly reshaping how Sonoma County connects with nature — and this episode goes inside how it’s happening. LandPaths has spent nearly 30 years connecting people to the wild landscapes of Sonoma County — not just by protecting land, but by inviting the community to care for it. In this episode, we’re joined by Crai...

Author Paula McLain on hidden Paris , two timelines , and a woman’s fight for creative freedom across centuries. Bestselling author Paula McLain discusses her new novel Skylark , a dual-timeline historical novel set in Paris in 1664 and during the Nazi occupation of the 1940s. The conversation begins with a reading from Skylark and unfolds into a deep exploration of resistance, artistic freedom, a...

Wayne Thiebaud is celebrated for his iconic Americana paintings of cakes and pies, but this exhibition explores a lesser-known side of his mastery: printmaking. This episode explores The Unknown Thiebaud: Passionate Printmaker , a rare exhibition that uncovers the quiet, obsessive printmaking practice that shaped one of America’s most beloved artists. Serafina Palandech, executive director of the...

He didn’t touch a piano until 14 — now he’s a Grammy-nominated jazz artist redefining what modern jazz can be. Jazz, legacy, and late starts — a deep conversation with one of today’s most exciting musicians. Jahari Stampley , one of the most decorated jazz musicians of his generation, is the winner of the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute International Competition , a 2024 Grammy nominee , and the 202...

How Local Woodworkers Built One of North America’s Most Respected Art Shows In this episode, we head inside the 36th Annual Artistry in Wood Exhibition at the Museum of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa , joined by two masters of the medium and curators of the show: John Cobb , a renowned professional woodturner, and Don Jereb , master woodworker and longtime leader of the Sonoma County Woodworkers Asso...

Local newsrooms are vanishing across the country — and the consequences reach far beyond headlines. This episode explores what’s driving the collapse of local journalism and why it matters to anyone who cares about their community. What happens to democracy when local journalism disappears? Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith joins us to explain how vulture capital and private equity are acce...

Stand-up comedy in Sonoma County is thriving — and this episode goes inside the North Bay comedy scene with two of the people helping shape it. Award-winning comedian Gina Stahl-Haven joins the show to talk about her storytelling-driven approach to stand-up, her unconventional path from theater and improv to comedy competitions like the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and America’s...

Looking for a smarter way to choose Sonoma County wines for the holidays? This episode is your guide. Master Sommelier and San Francisco Wine School founder David Glancy joins the show to break down Sonoma County wines in a way that’s approachable, practical, and rooted in real-world tasting. David shares his journey through the Master Sommelier process, explains how Sonoma’s diverse AVAs differ,...

What does the future of local shopping look like in Sonoma County — and can e-commerce actually support small businesses instead of replacing them? In this episode, Adam Haber , co-founder and CEO of Trellus , breaks down how his hyper-local e-commerce and same-day delivery platform connects Sonoma County consumers directly with local merchants. Adam explains how Trellus is designed not just for s...

Inside Chanticleer’s holiday concert in Petaluma — and the music behind one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles. A holiday tradition comes to Sonoma County as GRAMMY Award–winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer brings “Chanticleer Christmas” to Petaluma. In this episode, Tim Keeler , music director of Chanticleer , joins the show to preview the group’s upcoming December 18 performance in Pe...

Santa Rosa-based author Scott Lipanovich discusses his Jeff Taylor mystery series and his highly anticipated new novel, West County . Scott delves into his creative journey, sharing how a high school creative writing class sparked his passion and how the unique landscapes and culture of West Sonoma County became the perfect backdrop for his mysteries. The conversation explores Scott's writing proc...

Gather, a new home goods boutique in Sebastopol, is redefining retail. The brainchild of  co-owners, Erin Hillmer and Jen Koelemeijer, Gather goes beyond retail by creating a community hub, focused on teaching the practical arts–gardening, cooking, preservation, fermentation, and the fiber arts–while providing all the best tools and products to engage in these endeavors. The name "Gather&quot...

How jazz, history, and live performance come together at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival — with Marcus Shelby. Jazz is more than music — it’s a way of telling American history. In this episode, Marcus Shelby , composer, educator, and artistic director of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival , joins the show to explore how history, storytelling, and live performance shape his work. Marcus shares his path from...

Acclaimed celebrity chefs Crista Luedtke and Duskie Estes discuss their impressive culinary journeys and their shared passion for community-focused initiatives. The conversation delves into their experiences as competitive chefs, their commitment to sustainable, local farming and seasonal ingredients, and the challenges of culinary entrepreneurship. They share stories about their long-standing fri...

Inside the Santa Rosa Symphony’s upcoming season — and how classical music can bring a community together. What role does a symphony play in a modern community? In this episode, Francesco Lecce-Chong , music director and conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony , joins the show to preview the upcoming season and share his vision for making orchestral music accessible, engaging, and relevant. Francesco...