Mike Meyers and Cary Weigle are the owners of Semifreddi's Bakery, a Bay Area staple for over 40 years.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Mike and Cary about great bread, the drive to reduce food waste, Semifreddi's decades-long commitment to community, and just what's behind that name!

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, December 28, 2025

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Rachel Campos de Ivanov is the Operations and Community Engagement Manager for Radium Presents, the organization that produces artistic events for Radium Runway and beyond.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Rachel about the history of Radium, the wide range of events they've presented, and the proposed Radium Performing Arts Center, a 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility planned for the area adjacent to Seaplane Lagoon

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, December 21, 2025

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Kevin Scoles is the Chief Revenue Officer of Almanac Beer Co., one of Alameda's three award-winning breweries.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Kevin about the shift from taproom to community-oriented third space where beer is just part of the experience. In a year that has seen American alcohol consumption fall to a 90-year low, with more breweries closing than opening, Almanac has found a path to continued success. 

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, December 14, 2025

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Teale Harden is the Executive Director of The Alameda Food Bank. For almost 50 years, the Food Bank has served Alamedans facing food insecurity.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Teale about the problems presented by COVID, government shutdowns, SNAP benefit changes and more. Plus, find out what led to the completion of their new state-of-the-art facility, focused on client dignity, and addressing root causes.

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, December 7, 2025

Pamm Drake is the founder and director of Alameda's famous Tap Dancing Christmas Trees. From Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda, to  Herald Square in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,  The Trees have spreading holiday spirit across the country for 35 years. 

Host Scott Piehler talks with Pamm about the formation of the Trees, what it takes to tap dance for two-and-a-half miles, and what it means to be a dancer for life.

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Laura Fies is the Executive Director of the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Smithsonian-affiliated facility with a mission "to utilize USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service."

Host Scott Piehler talks with Laura about the history of the CV-12, including WWII and the Apollo program, what it takes to keep the museum literally afloat, the spirits that may or may not inhabit the ship, and why a certain candy still aboard Hornet from decades ago might still be edible.

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, November 23, 2025, and was recorded prior to the news of the Hornet's potential move to San Francisco.

Chamaine Wofford is the founder and proprietor of Vinyl Wine Bar, the latest addition to Alameda's Spirits Alley. She's combined a love of fine wine and great music to create a wine bar experience that's anything but stuffy. Living by their motto "Sip, Spin, Savor," Vinyl Wine Bar brings a relaxed vibe to the world of wine.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Chamaine about her journey into wine, what led to Vinyl setting up shop in Spirits Alley, and why potato chips are the perfect accompaniment to caviar and champagne.

Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, November 9, 2025. 

Jennifer is the Executive Director of Rhythmix Cultural Works, Since 1999, Rhythmix has been bringing a multicultural perspective to Alameda, with performances in non-traditional spaces that invite people to experience the arts in ways they may not have imagined. 

Host Scott Piehler talks with Jennifer about the importance of that multicultural perspective, how Rhythmix reaches out to students, and what we can learn about ourselves and others through exposure to the arts.

Show note: This show was originally broadcast on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, November 2, 2025. 

Adam is the founder and publisher of The Alameda Post, the only local news source for the city of Alameda. Since 2021, The Post has provided coverage of all events that affect the Bay Area's island city.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Adam about avoiding the news desert, the importance of a good cartoonist, and where to find a bite to eat.

Show note: This show was originally broadcast on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, October 26th, 2025. 

Patti is the founder of Alameda Haunts. For 20 years, Alameda Haunts has been providing fun, frights, and festivities for Halloween in Alameda.

Host Scott Piehler talks with Patti about the history of Alameda's Spooky Season, the importance of community, and how all of the efforts of Alameda Haunts benefit the Alameda Food Bank.

Show note: This show was originally broadcast on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, October 19th, 2025.