Talking NorCal

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including Northern California's newest wolf pack, Kevin Spacey filming in Dunsmuir, the Antelope Fire moves into Lava Beds National Monument and the most recent update from the tule elk controversy in Point Reyes (2:27). Then, they sit down with Amy O'Connor of Humboldt Social to discuss cannabis experiences in NorCal,  how they can keep the growing legal market local and the best places to visit on the North Coast (23:30).

On a brand new episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss Zach's experience with COVID before breaking down all of the wildfire news in Northern California. Finally, they discuss how low water levels are showing historic structures on Shasta Lake and talk about Mount Shasta's historic lack of snow.

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob breakdown the news of the week including the McCloud Falls campground being closed due to bear activity, the brand-new art installation coming to the Sacramento River Trail, experienced cliff jumper dying on Lake Britton and the cannabis controversies in Siskiyou County (2:36). Then, they sit down with Mike Rasmussen to discuss the current state of salmon in Northern California (24:53). Finally, they discuss the story of the man who claims to have recently visited the Lemurian city of Telos in Mount Shasta (1:10:46).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob breakdown the news of the week including the closures in Lassen Volcanic National Park due to the Dixie Fire, harmful algae blooms in NorCal rivers, Klamath salmon listed as an endangered species and a new cannabis themed hotel coming to Humboldt (2:41). Then, they sit down with wildlife photographer Randy Robbins to discuss all the animals he sees on his backyard cameras, what it takes to get the perfect photo in the wilderness and his dream of photographing the Lassen Pack (23:14). Finally, Zach and Bob remember the Carr Fire on its three year anniversary (1:07:55).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss all the recent news in Northern California. They begin by discussing Bob's weekly appearance on the local Sacramento news along with recent viral videos from Active NorCal. Then, they get into the news of the week including the car flying 50 feet into the air near Yuba City, the Tesla pulled out of the ocean in Humboldt, the viral video showing a lightning strike starting a fire in the Sierra and NorCal's first all-cannabis farmer's market (6:18). Then, they breakdown how the drought is impacting NorCal's salmon runs including the how officials believe all the juvenile salmon could die this season, the moving of more than a million salmon on the Klamath River and the start of salmon fishing season on the Sacramento River (27:30). Finally, they reflect on the already historic wildfire season (43:25).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the already unprecedented wildfire season in Northern California (2:02). Then, they break down the news of the week including a Lake Tahoe tourist shooting a bear, the reopening of a Big Sur trail after a 13-year closure, a brand new wolfpack in Plumas County and the longest slackline in California's history (13:36). Finally, they sit down with Hank Shaw to discuss his life as a wild  food chef in NorCal, his experiences with the national media and his book Hook, Line, and Supper (41:58).

In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob review The Great Outdoors, the 1988 family summer film featuring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy - filmed almost entirely in Northern California.

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob celebrate the official reopening of California. Then, they discuss the news of the week including the airplane found at the bottom of Folsom Lake, drunk driver getting car stuck at the bottom of Crowley Lake, Karuk Tribe declaring a climate emergency on the Klamath River basin and Point Reyes installing water troughs for thirsty tule elk. Then, they talk with Ryan Spitz and Aaron Hayes about the California Adventure Academy, a brand-new school in Redding teaching through outdoor adventure. Finally, Zach and Bob break down some newly discovered legends of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob go through the news of the week including the drought reaching extreme levels, lyme-carrying ticks found on NorCal beaches, 10 percent of the world's redwoods burned, sneaker waves on the rise, new trails and how Native Americans tried to help the Donner Party. Then, Zach surprises Bob with the best chicken sandwich in Sacramento for a live food review.

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob go through the 10 greatest legends of Northern California including the real life Zorro (5:07), the curse of Tenaya Canyon (11:28), the haunted ghost town of Bodie (18:26), frozen bodies at the bottom of Lake Tahoe (25:01), Saint Germain on Mount Shasta (32:16), JFK and Marilyn Monroe rendezvous in NorCal (38:12), buried treasure from the Gold Rush (46:49), Tahoe Tessie (55:34), Lemurians in Mount Shasta (1:06:04) and the many sightings of Bigfoot (1:17:40).