Talking NorCal
The Talking NorCal Podcast is the official podcast of Active NorCal. Hosts Zach and Brien O'Brien will take you through the stories of the week in Northern California as well as insightful interviews with the leading outdoor enthusiasts and tell stories of their adventures in NorCal.
Podcasting since 2020 • 64 episodes
Talking NorCal
Latest Episodes
California Water Wars, Snowpack Dwindles, & Revolutionizing Lake Tahoe Transportation w/Ryan Meinzer
Active NorCal’s Zach O’Brien and Brien O’Brien (BOB) dive deep on the California water wars, including President Trump's recent acts, Gavin Newsom's executive order, Lake Oroville using its spillway, and farmers versus environmentalists....
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Episode 61
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High Water Levels, Ranchers Leaving Point Reyes, & Terrible Wildfire Politicization/Misinformation
Active NorCal’s Zach O’Brien and Brien O’Brien (BOB) break down the recent storms in Northern California, including the snowpack sitting at 108% of historical average, Shasta Lake seeing its highest January water levels in 15 years, and the 206...
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Episode 60
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Bidwell Mansion Burns, Earthquakes in NorCal, and Climbing Mount Shasta w/ Chris Carr
Active NorCal’s Zach O’Brien and Brien O’Brien (BOB) break down the wet start to the winter in Northern California, including the most recent storms bringing lots of snow to the mountains and the tornado that ravaged the Bay Area.Then, ...
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Movie Review: Lady Bird is a Beautiful Love Letter to Sacramento
We're back with another movie review! This time, Active NorCal's Zach O'Brien and Brien O'brien review the award-winning film Lady Bird, which is a beautiful "love letter" to Sacramento. They talk about how the movie takes place in...
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Episode 61
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Blizzard Slams NorCal, Controversial Owl Hunting, New Wolf Packs, and Proof of Lemurians?
Active NorCal's Zach O'Brien and Brien O'Brien (BOB) break down the massive storms that slammed Northern California recently, including the early opening of ski resorts and significant rise of lakes. They also discuss the announcement of new wo...
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Episode 60
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