Comstock's Talks

Movies, sitcoms, commercials and more are still filming in the Capital Region, thanks to the work of local film commissioners.

Written by Rachel Leibrock

Produced by Robin Epley

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/film-production-capital-region-thrives-despite-year-uncertainty

Capital Region golf courses saw a boom last year as the game emerged as the perfect socially distanced activity. Will new players stick around?

Written by Bob Burns

Produced by Robin Epley

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/capital-region-golf-courses-are-teed-success

Technology tends to be associated with things like computers, algorithms and machines, but the world of technology and innovation has long embraced a concern for other humans. And it's not just a matter of altruism or having a heart: Empathy is innovation's secret sauce.

Written by Jeff Wilser

Produced by Robin Epley

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/power-empathy

Stakeholders in the Sierra Nevada are confronting the lasting legacy of the gold rush.

Written, hosted and produced by Sena Christian.

Audio engineering by Phillip Baldwin.

"The Days of '49" is by Logan English and Billy Faier, courtesy of Smithsonian Folkway Recordings.

"The Gold Rush is Over" is by Smokey Hormel, courtesy of Free Music Archive. (Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.)

"Spring Song" is by Shelly Covert, courtesy of Shelly Covert.

Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/blend-success

Wineries in the Capital Region have added an array of amenities to keep oenophiles closer to home.

Written by Daniel Barnes

Read and produced by Robin Epley

Read here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/blend-success

Q: A new hire started today. He says he scheduled a trip before applying for the new job. He says he has all his reservations and has paid, so he will be taking the trip. He will finish the onboarding process and then go on the trip. What can I do?

Written by Suzanne Lucas.

Produced by Shoka.

Audio engineering by Phillip Baldwin.

This Evil HR Lady column ran in the April 2021 issue of Comstock's magazine. Read it here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/dilemma-month-should-new-hire-be-allowed-take-trip

2020 will go down in history as a time when women made remarkable advances on the political scene.

Written by Laurie Lauletta-Boshart

Read and produced by Robin Epley

Read more here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/rise-and-shine

Q: I've been working in a key position at my company for 20 years. When a management position opened for which I am highly qualified, I applied and, frankly, expected to land the promotion. My company instead promoted a male colleague who has similar experience but has only been with the company for 10 years. Do I have any recourse?​

Written by Suzanne Lucas.

Produced by Shoka.

Audio engineering by Phillip Baldwin.

This Evil HR Lady column ran in the March 2021 issue of Comstock's magazine. Read more here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/dilemma-month-were-you-passed-over-promotion

Comstock's magazine invited three of our 2021 Women in Leadership honorees to join us for a discussion on the ways women are shaping the future of the Capital Region. Listen in on our conversation with Betty Yee, California state controller; Cassie Gilson, president and managing partner of Axiom Advisors; and Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou, advanced sommelier and co-owner of Allora restaurant and WM Catering and Events in Sacramento.

Hosted and produced by Sena Christian and Shoka.

Audio engineering by Phillip Baldwin.

"Blur And Coalesce" by Podington Bear is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

Q: When is it too late to change careers? I'm 40 and hate my job. But with almost 20 years invested in my field, I really don't want to start over with an entry-level position in a new area. How possible is it to switch careers without taking a massive pay cut?​

Written by Suzanne Lucas

Produced by Shoka

Audio engineering by Phillip Baldwin

Read more here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/dilemma-month-switching-careers-doesnt-mean-starting-over