Visit Sacramento Podcast

The Real Pie Company is a neighborhood-from-scratch bakery that celebrates the unique agriculture of the Sacramento region. Each pie is handcrafted with high-quality products to showcase beautiful produce in rustic and creative ways. On this episode of the podcast, we sat down with husband-and-wife team Kira O’Donnell and Fred Babich to discuss what inspired the company, the sweet vs savory options, and what makes their pies stand out.

Mitch McCartney is a Sacramento local and creator of the “Stop Whispering, Start Shouting” series on Instagram and TikTok, which highlights LGBTQ+ history in Sacramento. On this episode of the podcast, we chatted with Mitch about what inspired him to create this series, what goes into each episode, and his must visit locations for history buffs in Sacramento.

The Black Lagoon Pop-Up is an immersive, spooky Halloween cocktail pop-up that can be found at the Snug in Sacramento through November 1. On this episode of the podcast, we interviewed the founders of the Black Lagoon Pop-Up, Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, to discuss their story, get a detailed look into the cocktails, and ask the classic question, "What's your favorite scary movie?”

Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan are NBA broadcasters and co-hosts of the Deuce & Mo Podcast. Over the years, Deuce and Mo have been the primary pregame and postgame hosts for the Sacramento Kings and have created a popular basketball-focused podcast with a loyal fanbase. On this episode of the podcast, we chatted with Deuce and Mo about their love of Sacramento, their broadcasting career, the community they’ve built surrounding their podcast, and the Kings' upcoming 2026-27 season.

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera is the region’s premier professional classical music organization. Through concerts, operas, and community engagement programs, the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera (SP&O) has brought the passion of classical music to residents and visitors in Sacramento.

On this episode of the podcast, Chief Executive Officer Giuliano Kornberg chatted with us about what drew him to the SP&O, behind-the-scenes of producing a production, and what to expect in the 2026-27 season.

Zelda's Original Gourmet Pizza was founded in 1978 by Zelda Breslin. The Chicago-style deep-dish pizzeria quickly became a beloved restaurant for residents in the Sacramento area. On this episode of the podcast, Owner Beau Cornell discusses Zelda’s unique and edgy style, the amazing farm-to-fork food, and why Zelda’s is a staple location for locals.

Founded in 1954, The Sacramento Ballet delivers world-class dance performances, education, and community outreach programs to the Sacramento region. On this episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, we chatted with Executive Director Dr. Kiera Anderson about her journey to the Sacramento Ballet, the logistics and unique elements behind every performance, and what to expect in the 2026/2027 season.

KnottyCon is Sacramento’s Romance Book Convention, happening August 15th & 16th at Memorial Auditorium. This event features panels, author signings, vendors, meet and greets, and more. On this episode, we sat down with the co-creators of KnottyCon, Katie O’Reilly and Julie Blunt, to discuss the details of KnottyCon, why conventions are important for connection, and what they would write for a romance book based in Sacramento.

Alchemist CDC is a non-profit organization that connects Sacramento communities to land, food, and opportunity. On this episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, we chatted with Sam Greenlee, CEO of Alchemist CDC, to discuss their large and vibrant farmers markets, the management of Empress Tavern, and how they are working to make fresh food more accessible.

The Sacramento Comedy Spot is Sacramento's first comedy theater featuring improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy classes, shows, and events. The Comedy Spot proudly provides a third space where people can connect, be creative, and celebrate each other’s diverse backgrounds and stories. Founder and Executive Director of the Sacramento Comedy Spot Brian Crall talks to us about what makes the Comedy Spot a unique experience, must-see shows, and how they work to make comedy accessible in Sacramento.