Talking NorCal

In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the craziness surrounding the lightning and wildfires in Northern California (2:07). Then they get into the news of the week including Netflix naming Weed, California one of the funniest towns in America, trails staying closed in Whiskeytown for another 3 years, a drone found at the bottom of the American River revealing a crazy 100-foot bridge jump and Rob Lowe searching for Bigfoot in the NorCal wilderness (12:46). Finally, they hop on the line with Shon Northam, who went viral for his kayaking video off Lower McCloud Falls, to have a raucous conversation about his adventures and experiences in NorCal (35:39).

In this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, including President Trump's pronunciation of "Yosemite" (4:33). Then, they break down the news of the week including the 13-year-old who swam across Lake Tahoe, the first look at the eight new pups of the Lassen Pack, glow-in-the-dark waves in Santa Cruz and bears taking over a PGA Tour event in Tahoe (18:10). Finally, they sit down with outdoor athlete Jason Hardrath to discuss his life chasing "Fastest Known Times," creating new challenges in the outdoors and guiding on Mount Shasta (38:05).

On this NorCal Feature Film episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob break down Almost Heroes, starring Chris Farley in his final starring role along with Matthew Perry in a historical comedy set in the late-1700's. The film, which was maligned by critics and flopped at the box office, was filmed almost entirely in Northern California and includes scenery of some of the area's most popular outdoor destinations.

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the busy Fourth of July weekend throughout Northern California and discuss the tragic story of the boy who survived 30 hours in the wilderness after his father was shot near Downieville (2:44). Then, they discuss the new of the week including the Lassen Pack adding new pups, the man who summited and descended Mt. Shasta in just 5 hours, a deadly flying SUP board in Tahoe, the mountain lion who wreaked havoc in San Francisco found dead, smokejumpers landing in a large cannabis grow in Trinity County, the Fountain of Youth deep in the Sierra Nevada and a Tahoe bear who broke into 6 cars in one neighborhood in one day (15:35). Finally, they outline their upcoming plans in the outdoors of NorCal (51:25).

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the beginning of fire season in Northern California and give an update on Covid-19 in the area (1:56). Then, they discuss the news of the week including Castle Crags reopening, the otter attack in Lassen's Manzanita Lake, a scuba diver finding a $17,000 ring in the Sacramento River and a group of tech entrepreneurs preserving sections of the NorCal wilderness (15:16). Finally, they sit down with Marcus Duvoisin of OooWeee Adventures to discuss his love of rock climbing and inspiring youth to get outdoors through his guided tours in NorCal (32:47).

On this NorCal Feature Film episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob break down a blockbuster movie that was not only filmed in Northern California, but also takes place in the area - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Follow along as they break down the ins-and-outs of this classic film, including where exactly it takes place in NorCal, the legacy of Redding native Kathleen Kennedy and some fun facts you probably didn't know.

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the controversy surrounding names and monuments in Northern California, including Fort Bragg, Squaw Valley and Christopher Columbus (2:24). Then, they get into the news of the week including Yosemite closing campgrounds, Lassen completely reopening, a mountain lion wreaking havoc in San Francisco, a monster mackinaw on Donner Lake, blue whales near the Farallon Islands, a high school graduation atop Sierra-at-Tahoe and the sunflower fields blooming in NorCal (32:20). Finally, they highlight their trip to Bidwell Park in Chico (59:50).

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob begin by discussing the controversy surrounding the proposed name changes and statue removals throughout Northern California (1:46). Then they get into the news of the week including new campsite openings in NorCal, Tahoe's water clarity decreasing, fishermen catching "Lightning trout," California creating an Office of Outdoor Recreation and a proposed fishing closure on Putah Creek (19:37). Finally, they discuss the online premiere of Ron Howard's Camp Fire documentary "Rebuilding Paradise." (56:00)

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss their new video podcast studio studio and the birth of "Cliff Bar Bob" (1:45). Then, they get into the news of the week including Yosemite's opening this week, California's quiet reopening of most State Parks, a family of coyotes living in Midtown Sacramento, disgusting levels of E. Coli on the American River and the spawning of winter Chinook salmon on the Sacramento River (9:06). Finally, they sit down with Kevin McGee, the brand-new owner of Anderson Valley Brewing Co., to talk about his life as an attorney, why he bought the brewery, the Legendary Boonville Beer Festival and why it's important to support local craft beer (35:13).

On this episode of the Talking NorCal podcast, Zach and Bob discuss the damage done by the looters during the George Floyd protests in NorCal (2:37). Then they discuss the news of the week including a near record rainbow trout on the Feather River, the late-May thunderstorm, the opening of Lassen Volcanic National Park and Point Reyes National Seashore and another stocking of Lahontan cutthroat trout in Lake Tahoe (11:47). Then Zach sits down with Matt Heron to talk about life as a fishing guide, his private water school in Tahoe and diving into the Truckee River to catch a massive brown trout (26:44). Finally, Zach and Bob reminisce about the times they hiked to McCloud Falls last year, including one time in the snow (106:31).