The Fremont Podcast
The only podcast dedicated to telling the stories of the people and places of Fremont, CA. The diversity and integration of people and cultures of Fremont truly makes it a special place. This podcast explores these stories.
Episodes
134 episodes since 2021
Episode 126: Composing together.
The Future Composers United series is a local, teen-run music workshop for high school students within the Tri-City Area (Fremont, Newark, and Union City). Founded by Navya Tyagi this year, the group meets once a m...
September 13, 2024
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22:47
Episode 125: Socializing with the Tabletop Games community.
The communities that form around tabletop games are some of the most welcoming and supportive communities you can find. These groups are a catch-up mechanism for social anxiety and loneliness. Board games, card gam...
September 06, 2024
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39:23
Episode 124: Student Journalists take over the podcast.
In this episode, we get to hear from two student journalists based in Fremont. We have wanted to work with student journalists for some time and, over the summer, we were honored to have two students contact us for a collaboration.<...
August 30, 2024
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26:16
Episode 123: NARIKA is helping survivors of domestic violence (tell people).
NARIKA is a local organization that is helping survivors of domestic violence.HELPLINE: 1 800 215 7308...and while th...
August 23, 2024
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1:01:35
BONUS EPISODE: Introducing the Fremont Children's Business Fair
Fremont has amazing children. Already on this podcast we have heard from Fremont kids who are doing amazing things. This bonus episode highlights the dream and hard work of a few kids to bring many together help celebrate the innovation and cre...
August 21, 2024
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Season 3
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23:13
Bonus Episode: A Good Run. Bill & Sharon Retire from Local News
Thank you, Bill and Sharon.
June 20, 2024
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Season 3
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11:02
Episode 122: Offering Help with Relationships in our South Asian Community with Shalini and Chet Dayal
What happens when South Asian couples migrate to the United States post-marriage? In this episode, we talk with Shalini and Chet Dayal about their unique experiences of isolation, cultural adjustment, and familial pressures. Shalini, a seasoned...
June 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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1:08:45
Episode 121: Exploring Handmade Mexico in Fremont with Jessica and Coco Enriquez
In this episode, we chat with Coco and Jessica at Enriquez Creations in Niles, where we learn how a hobby blossomed into a thriving family business. Including the name "El Puesto" in honor of Coco's grandfather, the shop's journey is a testamen...
June 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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53:58
Episode 120: Unlocking Potential in High School Students with Kathy Laidlaw
Can practical skills and customer service knowledge set high school students on a path to career success? Our guest, Kathy Laidlaw, believes they can. In today's episode, we sit down with Kathy to hear her story that started with teaching custo...
May 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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41:25
Episode 119: Considering Community Culture, Sikh Heritage, and Local Business Resilience with Jasmine Basrai
In this episode, we chat with Jasmine Basrai, the owner of Haller's Pharmacy. We hear a little of her story and how her family became influential in the establishing of Fremont's first Sikh Gurdwara and in taking over the ownership of local sho...
May 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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49:54
Episode118: The Heartbeat of Bay Area Indian and South Asian Radio with Radio Zindagi
In this episode, we explore the evolution of Radio Zindagi, an AM radio station as the vibrant heart of the Bay Area's Indian community. In the control room of the Fremont Boulevard studio, we uncover a story of skepticism, ambition, and ...
May 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 118
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49:19
Episode 117: Biking into a Better Type of Community with Daniel Karpelevitch
Remember the freedom of your first bike ride? Our latest episode takes that youthful joy and rides with it into an in-depth exploration of cycling's transformative power in the bustling city of Fremont. We're joined by Daniel Karpolevich, whose...
May 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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59:58
Episode 116: A Conversation that Gets at the Heart of Our Online and Offline Worlds with Holly LaBarbera
Navigating the digital landscape, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of technology and mental health. Our conversation with Holly LaBarbera, a seasoned therapist deeply rooted in Fremont, offers a tapestry of insights into the psychologi...
May 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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55:50
Episode 115: A Glimpse at the Athletics and Arts at Ohlone College with Chris Warden
Taking a look at Ohlone College athletics, where the energy pulsates both on the field and in the stands, we take you behind the scenes with Chris Warden, the dean of kinesiology, athletics, and performing arts. Consider what it takes to create...
April 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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56:47
Episode 114: Afghan Elderly Association: A Conversation with Members of Leadership Fremont
Each year, Leadership Fremont chooses individuals in the community to coach and equip for greater leadership. This group of leaders choose a non-profit to focus on and support. This class of leaders chose AEA (Afghan Elderly Association) as the...
April 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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40:33
Episode 113: From Actress to Filmmaker: A Journey Against Stereotypes and for Cultural Resonance with Jacintha Charles
When Jacintha stepped behind the camera, she confronted her deepest fears of cultural ostracism only to be met with an outpouring of support that surprised even her. Her story, rooted in the rich tapestry of Singapore and Indian cinema, is a te...
April 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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1:03:00
Episode 112: A Walking Conversation Around the Thai Temple Grounds with Olivia Sanwong
Join us on a reflective stroll around the grounds of the local Thai Temple (Wat Buddhanusorn) in Niles. We talk about the deep cultural roots and the art of meditation that unite a diverse community. We'll peek into the lives of Buddhist monks,...
April 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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37:20
Bonus Episode: Audio Tours and The End Of An Era with Ishan Gohel
In this bonus episode of The Fremont Podcast, our editor, Andrew talks with Ishan Gohel, an Eagle Scout in Fremont. His Eagle Scout project is an audio tour for the Sabercat Historical Park located in the Mission San Jose district of Fremon...
March 29, 2024
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Season 3
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32:17
Episode 111: Empowerment and Education: Exploring the Deaf Community and Culture at the California School for the Deaf
Here in Fremont, California the California School for the Deaf stands as a beacon of hope, education, and empowerment for the Deaf community. Joined by interpreter Amber Hodson, we traverse the touching narratives of students and families who'v...
March 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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1:06:15
Episode 110: Discover Fremont Creates with Julie Gilson and Susan Longini
Discover the story and heart of Fremont Creates with Julie Gibson and Susan Longini. They illuminate the city's journey toward establishing a robust cultural identity, underscored by the inherent challenges of building a performing arts center ...
March 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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50:21
Episode 109: Defying Odds to Scale Personal Peaks with Junichi Kakutani
When life throws curveballs, some catch them with grace and transform them into a dance with destiny. That's certainly true for Junichi Kakutani, the remarkable librarian from Fremont's own Elementary School living with Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia...
March 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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22:41
Episode 108 Fostering Compassion and Community in Fremont's Animal Scene with Diane Shaw
In this episode, we chat with Diane Shaw, president of the Ohlone Humane Society. She shares the vivid patchwork of her life, stitched together with stories of post-college adventures, a fulfilling career, and a retirement that's anything but i...
March 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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46:00
Episode 107: From Playground Kicks to Community Goals with Dai Redwood
Soccer isn't just a game; it's a tapestry of personal connections and life lessons, something Dai Redwood, Executive Director of the Fremont Youth Soccer Club, knows all too well. From kickabouts in Welsh gymnasiums to nurturing young talent in...
February 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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53:12
Episode 106: Crafting Dreams into Reality with Paul Tanompong
Embark on an artistic odyssey with Paul Tanompong, the visionary Thai-born 3D artist and co-founder of Props and Pops. Paul's narrative is a vibrant tapestry interweaving his personal evolution from an enthusiastic high school sculptor to a tra...
February 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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51:24