Talking NorCal

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob go through the news of the week including the massive fossil discovery in the Sierra Nevada, the battle over the spotted owl in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Crystal Geyser backing out of Mount Shasta, "Vampire Fish" on the American River and a hidden bunker found in the burnt area of Big Basin Redwoods (10:48). Finally, they sit down with fly fishing author (and father) Chip O'Brien to discuss safe catch and release practices, fishing in the drought, the best places to fish during the summer and the dumbest things he's done in NorCal (38:32).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob talk about their recent foodie experiences in the Sacramento area (2:57). Then, they go through the news of the week including the opening of the brand-new Redwood Sky Walk in Eureka, how a new fire started in the empty Big Basin Redwoods, a new pledge for visitors of Lake Tahoe, DWR cancelling their snow survey due to lack of snow and the wildflower super bloom at a nearly-empty Folsom Lake (11:36). Finally, they sit down with Chuck and Leland Vogt to discuss being a professional snowboard at the age of 5, starting Tahoe Longboards and the culture behind the skate and snowboard scene in Northern California (32:51).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach talks about his trip north where he hiked up Castle Crags, biked the Lake Siskiyou Loop, golfed at the Mt. Shasta Resort and caught rainbow trout in Clear Creek (2:34). Then, Bob surprises Zach with a few songs meant to inspire rain in Northern California (16:00). Then they break down the news of the week, including the controversial plan to drop poison on the Farallon Islands, another death at the Lodi Skydiving Center, more dead whales washing ashore near the San Francisco Bay and a Sacramento trail being named one of the top in America (22:36). Finally, they sit down with Alyssa Winkelman and Ari Kosel to discuss their incredible journey kayaking from Mt. Shasta to the San Francisco Bay on the Sacramento River (37:55).

Did Bigfoot murder three pot farmers in Northern California's Emerald Triangle in 1993? That's the topic of Hulu's brand-new true crime docuseries 'Sasquatch'. Zach and Bob dive deep with a special live 4/20 show.

In this week's episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the brand-new 300-mile Lost Sierra Trail, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows' new gondola, the third driest year on record for California, CalFire beefing up their crews early for the 2021 fire season and the trio of women who completed the kayak journey from Mount Shasta to the San Francisco Bay (6:56). Then, they sit down with Derek Wichmann in studio to discuss his favorite destinations in NorCal, local hunting, spear fishing off the California coast and snowshoeing to Lake Aloha (39:21).

In this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the GoFundMe raising money for the children whose parents died by a falling redwood, 152 Tule elk died in Point Reyes in 2020, bear with neurological disorders turning up in NorCal, the experimental release of Chinook salmon, low water may restrict boating at Folsom Lake this year and a hiker discovering a tree growing over a trail in the Redwoods National Park (5:40). Then, they are joined by John 'Griff' Griffith to discuss his viral dancing videos, his show 'Wild Jobs' on Animal Planet and working in the Humboldt redwoods during the pandemic (39:34).

In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including the massive lawsuit won against the Lodi Sydiving Center, Anderson Valley Brewing Company's new "Beer Park," the abalone fishing ban extending through 2026, the highest elevation composting toilet in the world on Mt. Shasta, Hulu's new true crime docuseries on Bigfoot in the Emerald Triangle and judging the 2021 NorCal Cannabis Cup (4:48). Then, they sit down with Brandon Beck to talk about his roots in NorCal, skiing Squaw Valley and his crazy story about jumping off Burney Falls (44:00).

The Talking NorCal Podcast is back! In this episode, Zach and Bob discuss the National Geographic article on Northern California waterfalls, featuring Active NorCal (3:10). Then, they discuss the top news of the month including a tech billionaire losing $128 on a Tahoe cabin, the wolf that made the astounding trek to Yosemite, a brand-new Crappie record on Clear Lake, the E. Coli problem in Point Reyes, the 2021 Yosemite Firefall, a potential drought for California and skiing Half Dome (10:53). Finally, they highlight two heroes of Northern California during the pandemic (59:40).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the Northern California news of the week, including the 5-year-old twins that summited Mt. Shasta, the Tule Elk controversy in Point Reyes, Tahoe's "Covid Island" and the rebound of Whiskeytown's WES Camp, which includes a summer (2:08). Then, Bob sits down with Nile Zacherle to discuss his journey to start the Mad Fritz brewery in Saint Helena (42:29). Finally, Zach and Bob are excited to bring back "Adventures in NorCal" with their whitewater rafting trip down the Trinity River (1:07:22).

Active NorCal's Zach O'Brien and Brien O'Brien break down the historic wildfires blazing across Northern California, including how fire season has changed dramatically over the past 3 years (2:37). Then, they sit down with Chip O'Brien to discuss the salmon runs on the Sacramento River, including the 85-pound Chinook salmon found on Battle Creek and the importance of the Coleman Fish Hatchery (25:06). Finally, Zach catches up with Marcus Duvoisin to discuss his summer guided trips with Ooowee Adventures and their upcoming Mega Adventure Weekend in Smith Rock State Park (56:43).