This Must Be the Place

Stacey Atchley, the dynamic Executive Director of the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, joins us to discuss the exciting new exhibit, "Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine, and Harry Potter's World." Stacey explains how the exhibit creatively connects Petaluma's local history to broader historical themes and even the magical world of Harry Potter. We learn how the exh...

Real ghost stories, haunted buildings, and paranormal legends from Sonoma and Napa Counties. Is wine country haunted? In this Halloween-inspired episode, seasoned paranormal investigators Devin Sisk and Ellen Macfarlane , co-founders of Napa City Ghosts & Legends Walking Tours , share real ghost stories and local legends from Sonoma and Napa Counties . Devin and Ellen, who lead ghost walking t...

How family, politics, and empathy collide in a divided America — with award-winning author Beth Macy. What happens when national divisions show up at your own kitchen table? In this episode, award-winning author Beth Macy joins the show to discuss her new memoir, Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America , a deeply personal story about family, identity, and the growing divides...

Tabatha Stewart, a Healdsburg native and a Yale Whiffenpoofs member, discusses the Whiffs upcoming performance at the Raven Theater on October 19th. Tabatha dishes on her journey from local musical theater to joining the oldest collegiate a cappella group in America. She explores the group's history, evolution to become gender-inclusive, and the vibrant a cappella culture at Yale. Tabatha previews...

Kathy Witkowicki, CEO of the Sonoma Speaker Series, shares her journey to bring to Sonoma County some of the most dynamic voices in politics, art, science, and sports. Kathy explains how the series has evolved from a political focus to a diverse lineup featuring everyone from musicians like Huey Lewis to sports icons like Diana Nyad and Steve Kerr. She highlights upcoming events, including a conve...

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 influential works in cartoon history. We go inside the enduring legacy of PEANUTS — from Ch...

On the this episode of This Must Be the Place , we journey to the Healdsburg International Short Film Festival with organizers Pamela and Kirk Demorest and get a behind the scenes look at one of the films premiering at the Fest, Eat Surf Love , with director Nada Djordjevich and actress Molly Wood. It's a star-studded episode. In the first segment, Pamela and Kirk Demorest dish on the history...

On this episode of " This Must Be the Place ," we explore the vibrant North Bay art scene from Burning Man to Santa Rosa’s Open Studios. Our host, Allo, chats with two art aficionados who give us insights into these worlds: Jennifer Raiser, a veteran Burner, Burning Man board member, and author of Burning Man, Art on Fire, and Spring Maxfield, the driving force behind the Santa Rosa Urba...

Hey Sonoma County, mark your calendars because this week on This Must Be the Place , we're festival bound, getting all the deets on the upcoming Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival and Railroad Square Music Festival from event organizers John Burns and Josh Windmiller. Your host, Allo, kicks things off, chatting with John Burns about all things craft beer. John is a 25-year member of the Petalu...

Correction: In this episode, we mistakenly gave the incorrect name of an up-and-coming actor as Isaiah Young. The correct name is Isaiah Carter. This week, This Must Be the Place shines the spotlight on Sonoma County's bustling theater scene. In this episode, host Allo Gilinsky invites two theatrical heavyweights to pull back the curtain on the community, the productions, and the passionate pe...

Join us for a fun and informative conversation about Steven Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece, Jaws on its 50th anniversary. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the enduring legacy of this summer blockbuster and its profound impact on both Hollywood, movie-goers, and, of course, sharks. Our first guest is Ky Boyd, Director of Sebastopol, CA’s Rialto Cinemas, who shares his film expertis...

Listen up Sonoma County locals! Join host Allo Gilinsky on  This Must Be the Place , and learn what it's like to be a craft beer enthusiast living in wine country. Let Allo be your weekly guide to the weird and wonderful happenings in Sonoma County. From sipping suds with local legends to uncovering hidden gems, we're diving deep—one story, one sip, and one adventure at a time.