What do retired MLB players wish they had known when they were 12 years old?

On this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lerner to talk about his move from New York to San Diego, the adjustment from East Coast life to the San Diego lifestyle, his love of sports memorabilia, and his new project, Live From the Dugout.

Live From the Dugout gives young athletes and their parents the chance to hear directly from former Major League Baseball players. The conversations go beyond stats and highlights. They focus on handling slumps, managing pressure, building confidence, and learning the lessons that can help kids both on and off the field.

We also get into a few lighter topics, including Jeff’s search for New York-quality pizza and bagels in San Diego, collecting baseball cards with his sons, and some of the sports memorabilia he has picked up over the years.

Jeff also shares the dream guest he would love to bring onto the platform: Mike Piazza.

In this episode:

• Moving from New York to San Diego
• Adjusting to the San Diego lifestyle
• The San Diego pizza and bagel debate
• The story behind Live From the Dugout
• Helping young athletes handle pressure and adversity
• Jeff’s favorite sports memorabilia
• Collecting baseball cards with his sons
• Why Mike Piazza would be the perfect future guest

Learn more about Live From the Dugout:

https://livefromthedugout.com/

https://www.instagram.com/livefromthedugout

https://www.instagram.com/jefflerner/

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In this episode of the Living in San Diego podcast, Cass and Chris catch up on local life around San Diego, from Memorial Day youth baseball in San Marcos to golfing Boulder Oaks in Escondido, laser tag in San Marcos, and a few local food shout-outs including Corner Pizza and Board & Brew.They also dig into San Diego sports, including San Diego FC, the upcoming World Cup, the Padres’ offensive struggles, and the new City Connect 2.0 uniforms inspired by Día de los Muertos.For New, To-Do, and Adieu, they cover Lost Abbey’s new Monastery taproom in Miramar, the 20th annual Switchfoot Bro-Am returning to Moonlight Beach, and the upcoming closure of Pacifica Del Mar after nearly 40 years.The San Diego Story of the Week dives into the origin of the fish surfboard, shaped by 16-year-old Steve Lis in a Point Loma garage back in 1967, and how it became one of San Diego’s most iconic contributions to surf culture.Get on the list, join the crew: https://go.livininsandiego.com/lisd-pod-newsletter🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

In this episode of the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cass sit down with Jason Farnan, better known as Lieutenant Facemelter, the 2013 U.S. National Air Guitar Champion.

Jason gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the wild world of competitive air guitar, from local San Diego competitions to the U.S. Nationals and the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland. We talk about how routines are judged, what “airness” actually means, the costumes, the stage personas, and why this fringe art form is a lot more serious than people might think.

We also get into Jason’s story of moving from Rochester, New York to San Diego, how the documentary Air Guitar Nation pulled him into the scene, and what it has been like performing as Lieutenant Facemelter for more than a decade.

Plus, Jason shares another side of his career as a professional graphic and UX designer, including the story behind creating a trumpet-themed logo for New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz that ended up being sold as official merchandise at Citi Field.

And if you’re in San Diego, there’s an upcoming San Diego Air Guitar competition happening Saturday, May 30th at 7:00 PM at Booze Brothers Brewing Company in Vista. It’s free, all-ages, and open to new competitors.

LINKS: 

Event (FREE): https://www.instagram.com/p/DWvGvW3lCNh/ 

Lt. Facemelter: https://www.instagram.com/ltfacemelter/

SD Air Guitar: https://www.instagram.com/sdairguitar/

US Air Guitar: https://www.instagram.com/usairguitar/

Lt. Facemelter World Championship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRWGzVYJkA

Randy Diablo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4WwI3c0rs

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

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This week on the Living in San Diego podcast, Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis break down what’s happening around San Diego, from Kokai Brewing opening in Oceanside to North Park Music Fest, clean draft beer lines, Padres updates, San Diego FC payroll talk, and the surprisingly difficult world of playing first base.

Plus, we get into the San Diego roots of Blink-182, from Poway and Rancho Bernardo to 91X and their rise into one of the biggest pop-punk bands in the world.

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

San Diego is packed this week! Chris and Cassidy kick things off with a weekend full of local baseball, soccer, a beach cleanup in Solana Beach, and an anniversary dinner at Amalfi in San Marcos. Then they dive into the biggest sports news in town — the San Diego Sockers clinch their 17th indoor title with the Ron Newman Cup, while San Diego FC navigates injuries and a rough stretch. Plus, the Padres' offense is leaving a lot to be desired.

On the local scene, Chris and Cassidy spotlight Arcana, a new secret cocktail den coming to Encinitas, a fresh outdoor deck at Michi Brewery, and the return of Cyclovia to Encinitas on May 17th — when Coast Highway shuts down for cyclists and pedestrians. And yes, the Apple Store in North County is closing its doors.

This week's San Diego Story digs into something you've probably never thought twice about — palm trees. Spoiler: most aren't native. They uncover the fascinating history of the "Serra Palm," planted in 1769 and believed to be California's very first.

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

We sat down with Noah from Burgeon Beer Company to break down what’s really going on in the San Diego beer scene right now. From starting his career at Stone Brewing to helping grow Burgeon Beer Company, he’s seen the shifts firsthand.

We get into how the industry has changed over the past few years - from bottles to cans, the rise of hazy IPAs, and how breweries are adapting with things like new hop technology and small-batch R&D. We also talk about what’s actually selling right now, including local favorites like Juice Press and Carlsbad Crush, plus what it takes to win at the highest level (World Beer Cup gold).

On top of that, we break down the bigger picture - brewery buyouts, closures, the impact of the pandemic, and where San Diego beer is headed next. If you’re into craft beer or just want to understand what’s happening locally, this one’s worth the listen.

Follow Noah Here: https://www.instagram.com/stophopandroll

Check out Burgeon Here: https://www.instagram.com/burgeonbeer

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

Quick San Diego update with a full rundown of what’s happening around North County right now. We kick things off with a weekend recap - local baseball games, a SeaWorld trip, and Chris finding some new hiking trails around La Costa Oaks and the Preserve with some solid views looking out toward the lagoon and Carlsbad.

From there we get into the San Diego sports scene. The Sockers are in the MASL finals, the Gulls and Seals are both in playoff runs, and San Diego FC is hitting a rough stretch but still in the mix. The Padres, on the other hand, are starting to heat up despite a few bats still trying to figure it out.

We also cover some local updates including a new pasta spot in Encinitas, an upcoming Food and Wine event at the Zoo, and the latest with Stone Brewing being sold again. To wrap it up, we get into the story behind Oceanside’s Roberts Cottages and how they went from 1920s auto courts to some of the earliest condo-style ownership in the area.

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, we’re all over the place!

We kick things off with a weekend recap - kids baseball, a Disneyland trip with surprisingly no crowds, and a few random Disney secrets you probably didn’t know. Then Chris heads out to Vegas with my dad… and let’s just say the piggy slot machine showed up big.

From there we get into sports - Padres, Giants struggles, and a fun run through the best closer entrance songs of all time (yes, Hoffman's Hells Bells makes the list). We also touch on how that whole entrance song trend actually started.

For our New / To Do / Adieu segment, we talk about a new non-alcoholic bottle shop opening up in North County, movie nights coming back to the beach at the Hotel Del, and unfortunately… why Coronado beaches are back in the headlines.

Then we wrap with our San Diego Story of the Week - the legend of SlowMo, the rollerblading icon in Pacific Beach who completely changed his life and how he moves through the world.

If you’re thinking about moving to San Diego or just want to stay in the loop with what’s going on here - this is the pod for you.

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

This week on the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we’re recapping a packed stretch from San Francisco to Palm Desert and back home to San Diego.

We get into Banana Ball at Petco Park, early MLB season storylines, and the potential $3B Padres ownership sale. Plus, some local updates you’ll want to know about including a new Oceanside action park, the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, and the history behind the Carlsbad Flower Fields.

If you’re living in San Diego or thinking about moving here, this is your weekly update on what’s happening around town.

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]

 In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy sit down with San Diego tech founder Hud Taylor at our new Carlsbad studio.

Hud shares his unique journey from growing up in El Centro to studying biochemistry at UC San Diego and doing research at the Salk Institute before transitioning into tech entrepreneurship.

We dive into how Hud built TrashAlert, a free app that helps millions of people track their trash pickup days, along with several other AI-driven tools he’s developing. He also talks about his AI assistant “Daisy,” which helps manage operations across multiple projects, and how he uses what he calls “vibe coding” to build apps quickly.

We also talk about the rapidly evolving AI landscape, how individuals can use AI as a competitive advantage, and why San Diego continues to be an incredible place for innovation and lifestyle.

Topics we cover:

Hud’s path from science to tech startups

Building TrashAlert and solving a local San Diego problem

Running multiple AI projects with an AI assistant

The future of AI tools and entrepreneurship

Hidden San Diego spots and why the region inspires innovation

If you enjoy conversations about San Diego tech, startups, AI, and local innovation, this one’s for you.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Main site: https://actorlab.io/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=livinsd

Try it free: https://actorlab.io/try?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=livinsd

Pricing: https://actorlab.io/upgrade?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=livinsd

TrashAlert: https://trashalert.io

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.

Hit us up: [email protected]