Mike and Gasia start by recounting a busy morning covering the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial verdict. Mike then shares a personal anecdote about a recent, severe back spasm that landed him in the emergency room and forced him to miss several days of work which led to a conversation about the physical demands of their job, needing to appear composed and energetic on air even when feeling unwell.

They also touch upon Fourth of July plans, with Gasia preparing to cover a Pleasant Hill parade for a "Zip Trips", and the community's welcoming response to their broadcast. Mike recalls his past experiences covering Fourth of July fireworks, detailing his strategy for live reporting and the unpredictable nature of San Francisco fog.

The conversation shifts to personal health, including managing cholesterol and the challenges of maintaining an exercise routine with their demanding schedules. They conclude by expressing gratitude for their health and the support of their colleagues, acknowledging the physical and mental toll of their profession.

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Mike and Gasia discuss current events, including an appellate court case about presidential deployment of the National Guard and a UCSF hospital workers' strike.

They then share personal anecdotes about Father's Day, with Gasia recounting her tradition of celebrating her father and Mike's 49th birthday.

A significant portion of their conversation revolves around the value of summer jobs for teenagers, with both sharing their own formative experiences in retail and other early employment. They highlight how these jobs foster responsibility, communication skills, and real-world learning, contrasting them with academic pursuits and the changing landscape of entry-level positions. The duo conclude this weeks show with a mutual appreciation for their weekly "off the mic" discussions.

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Gasia is back from vacation just in time for Father's Day, and Mike reflects on fatherhood.. as a dad and son. They also share a lighthearted conversation about their Father's Day plans, with Mike looking forward to a relaxing day of golf and family time. The podcast duo also briefly touch on current events, including Governor Newsom's stance against President Trump's actions and the San Jose Mayor's efforts regarding homelessness before concluding with a promise of improved technical quality for next week's broadcast.

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In this episode throwback, Mike and Gasia talk about planning events with the family ahead of time and traveling for work before they welcome their first guest on the show! KTVU reporter Greg Lee talks about going on the road and reporting on the wildfires in Los Angeles County. Mike and Gasia also talk about their kids playing sports, and Gasia shares a story on one of the first times she listened to Greg report on TV.

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Mike and Gasia introduce KTVU's new studio, recap the week and take a stroll down memory lane before talking about this season of "Zip Trips".

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Gasia and Mike talk about the end of school year sprint and Mother’s Day.

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Gasia and Mike start this show off with the breaking news from the San Francisco Police Department and Mark Tamayo joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming the Chief Meteorologist at the KTVU.

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Mike kick things off with a birthday shout out to Gasia! The duo also talk about their experience working in broadcast news over the years, give advice to younger broadcasters, and how they deal with viewer comments. Then Mike and Gasia talk about their kids' sports events before ending the show with a discussion on the joys of getting older.

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Gasia and Mike react to the passing of Pope Francis one day after Easter. Then the broadcast duo talk about the tragic Marin County crash and how they deal with sad stories that hit close to home. Before the show ends, Mike wishes Gasia a happy birthday!

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Gasia and Mike discuss what is was like covering the Golden State Warriors play-in tournament game and the Oakland mayoral special election on their respective shifts this week.

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