Oakland is...
4 Oakland natives offering recollections, reflections & introspection on Oakland's past, present & future
Podcasting since 2024 • 6 episodes
Oakland is...
Latest Episodes
Doing Big Things: Pendarvis Harshaw
A casual conversation with Oakland's own Pendarvis Harshaw: journalist, educator, mentor, 55th ave truck steak fries enthusiast and all around OG. We explore his life journey from high school to undergrad to grad school to teaching and writing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:26:14
Bip City
A candid discussion on the prevalence of bipping (a particular style of burglarizing cars) in Oakland and the broader Bay Area today. We examine the surge in recent years and the underlying factors contributing to its rise, and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:31:09
Full of Gems
A trip through Oakland's various iconic and beloved establishments ranging from bygone places we miss to new places we enjoy, as well as classic spots we still frequent. Notable tangents include audiobooks, boxing, cannabis then & now, side...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:39:43
A Professional Sports Desert (Part 2)
A second helping of Oakland sports nostalgia with a side of lively debate. We touch on a few things missed in Part 1, debate some player & team legacy rankings, and scratch the surface of some deeper questions around the nature of sports, f...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:30:29