SiliGone Valley

SiliGone Valley

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  • S2:E6 – Berryessa Flea Market... maybe?
    Episode Notes

    THe San Jose Flea Market, also known as the Berryessa Flea Market, is closing after a 60 year run. Hear Chris wax nostalgic about it, and somehow focus on the slides.

    LATE BREAKING NEWS!!!

    The San Jose Flea Market released a statement saying they are not closing! Episode will stay up, but it looks like this one is a win for the good guys!

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    0 min
  • S2:E3 – Camera 1
    Episode Notes

    The flagship of the Camera Cinemas, and one of the most loved and lost theatres in San Jose.

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    6 min
  • S2:E2 – Velvet Turtle
    Episode Notes

    Founded in Menlo Park, with a direct connection to one of the greatest Art Collestors in US history, The Velvet Turtle taught me a lot about what Dinner could be!

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    6 min
  • S2:E1 – Interview - Josh Keene
    Episode Notes

    Josh Keene and Chris Garcia used to go to High School together. They also used to go to shows. Here, they talk about stuff from the 90s!

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    47 min
  • S1:E25 – Laser Quest
    Episode Notes

    Laser Tag was big, and Laser Quest was the competitive, social version that allowed you to shoot at your friends without the mess of Paint Ball or the copyright issues of Q-Zar...

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    6 min
  • S1:E24 – Harry's Hofbrau
    Episode Notes

    Harry's was a small local chain that was delightful. Roast Beef, Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes, and carrot cake. That might be a regular order for me, and one of the reasons I'm a big boy to this day...

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    5 min
  • S1:E23 – Winchester Drive-in
    Episode Notes

    The Winchester Drive-In was a place of absolute joy for a young kid and his family! You could watch on the big screen, eat the terrible food, ride on the horse swings, and overall, have a great time!

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    6 min
  • S1:E22 – Roberta Jones and Santa Clara Junior
    Episode Notes

    Roberta Jones found Santa Clara Junior Theater in 1961, and she was still at it when I was a kid acting, and later stage-handing, from 1983 through 1991. She was a force and some incredibly talented kids came through and had a lot of fun!

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    3 min

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The stories of the lost locations, people, and traditions of Silicon Valley, told by a guy who spent a lifetime soaking in its history.