The Alameda Connection
An encore presentation of "The Alameda Connection," as broadcast on KCSM-HD2, highlighting the best of Alameda, California.
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Episodes
34 episodes
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft - City of Alameda Mayor
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft is the outgoing two-term Mayor of the City of Alameda.Host Scott Piehler talks with Her Honor about a career in public service that began with a campaign to build the new library, and eventually led to the Mayor’s o...
Suzanne Sparr - School of Rock Alameda
Suzanne Sparr is the Owner and General Manager of School of Rock AlamedaHost Scott Piehler talks with Suzanne about the life change that led to the opening of School of Rock Alameda, as well as how the school has become more than just a ...
Mike Stevens - Island Savoy Market
Mike Stevens is the owner of Island Savoy MarketHost Scott Piehler talks with Mike about his transition from the film industry to owning one of Alameda’s true community markets. The conversation includes a deep dive into the art of sandw...
Dom DiMare - BEI Construction
Dom DiMare is the CEO of BEI Construction.Host Scott Piehler talks with Dom about BEI’s work in solar, wind, and battery storage technology. Additionally, the conversation addresses BEI’s dedication to teaching, through internships, appr...
Sally Han - Eastside West Realty
Sally Han is a 25-year veteran Alameda Realtor.Host Scott Piehler talks with Sally about her experience in East Bay real estate, what makes Alameda the unique market it is, and what forces are currently driving the market. Also discussed...
Vincent Phua - Alameda Brewing
Vincent Phua is the General Manager and Managing Member of Alameda BrewingHost Scott Piehler talks with Vincent about Alameda Brewing’s silver medal at the World Beer Cup for their “Burma Ale,” a modern take on the ancient style known as...
Brice - Two Birds From Alameda
Brice is the creator of Alameda’s very own comic strip, “Two Birds From Alameda.”Host Scott Piehler talks with Brice about his influences, the origins of Seagull, Goose, and the rest of the cast of characters, and the process that led fr...
Eitan Manhoff - Cape & Cowl Comics
Eitan Manhoff is the owner of Oakland’s Cape & Cowl Comics.Host Scott Piehler talks with Eitan about his journey from comics fan, to owning the store that was honored in 2023 with the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award, give...
Kathy Weber - Downtown Alameda Business Association
Kathy Weber is the Executive Director of The Downtown Alameda Business AssociationHost Scott Piehler talks with Kathy about DABA’s work in attracting new business to the Park Street area, advocating for existing business, and being the d...
Chief Nick Luby-Alameda Fire Department.
Nick Luby is the Chief of the Alameda Fire Department.Host Scott Piehler talks with Chief Luby about the 150 year history of AFD, the changing role of the Fire Service, and AFD’s successful, cutting edge C.A.R.E. team, which respon...
Patrick Russi-Alameda Recreation and Park Department
Patrick Russi is the Recreation Manager for the Alameda Recreation and Park Department.Host Scott Piehler talks with Patrick about the history of California’s 3rd-oldest Parks department, the many offerings of ARPD, Patrick’s lifelong ca...
Denyse Trepanier-Bike Walk Alameda
Denyse Trepanier is the Board Chair of Bike Walk Alameda.Host Scott Piehler talks with Denyse about BWA’s efforts to make Alameda a safer and more enjoyable place for pedestrians and cyclists. From dedicated bike lanes, to flashing cross...
Karin K. Jensen, author: -"The Strength of Water"
Karin. K. Jensen is the principal City Reporter for The Alameda Post, and the author of The Strength of Water: An Asian American Coming of Age Memoir.Host Scott Piehler talks with Karin about her journey from dancer to reporter ...
Abby Thorne Lyman-Base Reuse & Economic Development Director
Abby Thorne Lyman is the Base Reuse & Economic Development Director for the City of Alameda.Host Scott Piehler talks with Abby about her career in public real estate, including managing all properties for the BART System. The convers...
Chief Nishant Joshi-Alameda Police Department
Nishant Joshi is the Chief of Police for the Alameda Police Department.Host Scott Piehler talks with Chief Joshi about perception vs. reality surrounding crime statistics, how policing has changed in the era of social media, the debate o...
Sky Pace-Alameda Soda
Sky Pace is the co-founder and CEO of Alameda Soda. Host Scott Piehler talks with Sky about what it takes to start a company focused on the craft of soda, in a landscape dominated by multinational conglomerates. Sky discusses his ...
Melanie Dixon-College of Alameda
Melanie Dixon is the President of The College of AlamedaHost Scott Piehler talks with Melanie about the role of CoA and her sister colleges in the Peralta Community College District. CoA serves the community by providing an affordable, h...
Elissa Glickman-West Alameda Business Association
Elissa Glickman is the Executive Director of The West Alameda Business Association.Host Scott Piehler talks with Elissa about WABA’s role in supporting the businesses of Alameda’s West End, notably those that occupy the historic Webster ...
Sean Padilla-The Alameda Pulse
Sean Padilla is the creator and host of The Alameda Pulse.Host Scott Piehler talks with Sean about the creation and viral success of The Alameda Pulse, an Instagram-based social media channel dedicated to sharing the best of Alameda. By ...
Gene Kahane-The Food Bank Players
Host Scott Piehler talks with Gene about his time as Alameda’s Poet Laureate, and what led to the creation of The Food Bank Players, a theatrical troupe dedicated to presenting the classics with a modern twist, all while benefitting the Alameda...
Tara Pilbrow-West End Arts District
Tara Pilbrow is the Executive Director of the West End Arts District.Host Scott Piehler talks with Tara about the importance of arts as a community and economic benefit, the annual favorite “Blues Brews, & BBQ,” and well as this year...
Jonathan DeLong-REAP Climate Center
Jonathan DeLong is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the REAP Climate Center.Host Scott Piehler talks with Jonathan about regenerative systems, REAP’s mission as a jobs training facility for green careers, and the concept of natur...
Margaret Fago-Frank Bette Center For The Arts
Margaret Fago is the President and Executive Director Board of The Frank Bette Center For The Arts. Host Scott Piehler talks with Margaret about the history of the center as well as its namesake, plus their two major annual events: ...
Liz Warmerdam-Alameda Backyard Growers
Liz Warmerdam is the President of the Board of The Alameda Backyard Growers. Host Scott Piehler talks with Liz about ABG, and the many services offered to Alameda, including the Project Pick Program, which donated over 15,000 ...