The Fremont Podcast

Ricky B

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. read less

Bonus Episode: The First Ever Restaurant Week in the City of Fremont
17-03-2023
Bonus Episode: The First Ever Restaurant Week in the City of Fremont
For the kick off of the very first annual Restaurant Week in the City of Fremont, Ricky B goes live at Billy Roy's Burgers to meet with members of the city government as well as members of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. In a loud and lively environment, Ricky talks with Mayor Lily Mei and Councilman Raj Salwan as well as the CEO and the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Cindy Bonior and Jasmine Basrai, and more. To help celebrate the often overlooked and under appreciated restaurant scene in Fremont, the city and the FCOC have partnered together to present this restaurant week to the people of the City of Fremont. To learn more about Restaurant Week, check out the website here. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 62: Dream of Me with Sapna Protheroe
10-03-2023
Episode 62: Dream of Me with Sapna Protheroe
Sapna Protheroe is a baker from the city of Fremont. Although baking is her passion and business now, it was not always so. Sapna had other interests as she grew up here in Fremont and went off to college. But eventually it was the need to make a birthday cake for her son's fourth birthday that opened the door to a whole new life. Sapna volunteered to make the birthday cake for the City of Fremont in 2023. It was a beautiful cake and exactly what we needed to celebrate the City of Fremont. Along with making the cake, she brought her whole family to help support and celebrate the city of Fremont. To find out more about Sapna and her bakery, you can follow her on Facebook here, and you can find her Instagram. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 61: Racing, Research and Raising Funds with Mickelina and Mark Monico
03-03-2023
Episode 61: Racing, Research and Raising Funds with Mickelina and Mark Monico
Following in her father's footsteps, Mickelina has been racing  cars for the last two years and is looking forward to her third season. Mark Monico started racing when he was very young and even enjoyed racing go-karts at the historic Baylands race track here in Fremont. Years ago, Mark was diagnosed with cancer, and it was through that experience that he saw the need to raise money to help fund ongoing research in that field of study. Mark started Race for Research several decades ago and has been very successful in his fund raising endeavors. For various reasons, Mark found racing to be unsustainable as a way of life and the opportunities to raise funds for St. Jude research became more unrealistic as well. However, in the summer of 2022, Mickelina brought new life and energy to Race for Research and it was reborn. Race for Research will be hosting a special Celebrity Waiter Dinner to again help raise funds for St. Judes and cancer research. You can learn more about that and register here.To follow Race for Research on social media or to contact them, you can use the credentials below. Race for Research information:Instagram- @sjraceforresearch   Facebook- @sjraceforresearchEmail- sjraceforresearch@gmail.com Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 59: Desert Dust and Dangerous Driving with Jordan Price
17-02-2023
Episode 59: Desert Dust and Dangerous Driving with Jordan Price
Jordan Price,  mechanic and race car driver, joins us for this episode to talk about her experiences in what has become a family matter. Now, at the age of nineteen years old, Jordan is following in her father's footsteps as a local boat mechanic in his shop located in the Warm Springs district of Fremont. But that is not the only place that they work together. At just the age of fourteen, Jordan began racing with him as a navigator through hundreds of miles of desert in Baja, Mexico. Jordan later began to race as the driver herself and now is making her tracks in the sand as legitimate desert racer. The Price family had a bit of their story featured in the documentary movie Dust 2 Glory by acclaimed producer, Dana Brown. You can find out more about her on her Instagram. More links and articles about Jordan here as well. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 57: The State of Your Estate with Shannon Liu Shair
03-02-2023
Episode 57: The State of Your Estate with Shannon Liu Shair
Shannon Liu Shair joins us this week to talk about estate planning and the importance of it in a person's life. It's not fun to imagine the emergency or even natural things that could happen to a person or family. But this is why Shannon has given herself to helping others prepare for their future. She does more than handle the legal aspects of wills and trusts, she works to truly understand the people involved in each situation so that the process of planning for the future is handles with care. Shannon also has invested a lot in Congenital Heart Defect Awareness within the community. Having gone through the challenges of this defect with one of her own children, she understands how important it is to have friends and family around and aware of all that is involved. You can connect with Shannon at her website here. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 56: Own It Fitness with Miguel Sandoval
27-01-2023
Episode 56: Own It Fitness with Miguel Sandoval
At the start of the new year, arguably all of us consider how we can make changes in our lives to be healthier and in better condition where our bodies are concerned. As people get older and encounter different body transformation and life changes, staying fit becomes more and more challenging. This is where you turn to Own It Fitness in Fremont. Miguel Sandoval, owner of Own It Fitness, has been a physical trainer in Fremont for over a decade. And due to a personal injury and the COVID-19 shutdown, he found himself in need of work. As many people do in desperate times, Miguel got creative and started his own gym on ZOOM. From there it took on different forms in different places until it is what it is today. Miguel shares his story; and, in doing so, he inspires us to do what it takes to take care of ourselves. At the same time, he reminds us not to overwhelm ourselves with huge expectations; but rather, do what you can today, whether that is 110% or 70%. Do what you can, and stick to it. It will pay off in the end. You can find out more about Own It Fitness by clicking here. You can find the Instagram profile here. If you would like to reach out to Own It Fitness to see if they would be a good fit for you, you can do that here. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 55: The Millennial Dietitian with Karen J
20-01-2023
Episode 55: The Millennial Dietitian with Karen J
As we consider the new year, so many of us prepare ourselves and our schedules for the diet we might be undertaking. But is the diet that you have chosen the right one for you? Should a person be tied to a particular diet just because it sounds good? These are helpful topics that we discuss with Karen J, the Millennial Dietitian. Karen was born and raised here in Fremont; and now as an adult, she has given her life to others to try and help people eat better and learn better habits in life. Karen has her personal blog and website at The Millennial Dietitian. Karen mentions the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics webpage as a primary source getting started in learning how to eat better. You can find Karen on Instagram here.Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 53: Smiles for All with Dr. Sheila Dobee
06-01-2023
Episode 53: Smiles for All with Dr. Sheila Dobee
We are back! Its a new year and a new season! To start out this season, we are going to focus on those in our community who can help you realize your goals and hopes for a better life in the new year. Dr. Sheila Dobee is our first guest this year on the podcast. She has lived in Fremont for over 25 years and has helped people turn their fear and insecurities into joy and confidence through her centrists work. She is a published children's author with her book available in our local bookstore, Banter Books. For more on Dr. Sheila Dobee, follow her on Instagram here and her practice on Instagram here. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUDThis is a Muggins Media Podcast.Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 52: Crippsmas Place with Kate Amon
09-12-2022
Episode 52: Crippsmas Place with Kate Amon
Every year around the holidays, lights and decorations go up here in Fremont as they almost everywhere. The displays are worth the search. But one display of lights and ornamentation has been in staple part of Fremont since the 60s. Crippsmas Place started to help bring attention and awareness to various causes and is still serving to raise funds for organizations and causes. This year, 2022, Crippsmas Place begins on December 10 and will extend in and past Christmas to December 28. On this episode, Kate Amon, president of Crippsmas Place Experience joins me to talk about what Crippsmas place is and how you can enjoy it and contribute to it. The website for Crippsmas Place is here. You can find them on Facebook here. Or just make your way out this holiday season to experience it all yourself here. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.Music was found and licensed through SoundstripeDale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 51: A Message in the Storm with Martin and the Green Guitar
01-12-2022
Episode 51: A Message in the Storm with Martin and the Green Guitar
Martin (and the Green Guitar) has lived in Fremont practically his entire life. He has studied and shared his music here in Fremont and around the Bay Area for years. You can find some of his music and his videos here. He has worked in environmental efforts to help restore life in the Bay as well as other projects in California. Recently, Martin has become a children's book author. His first book, A Message in the Storm, can be found here. You can also find it at Banter Books in Fremont. You can follow Martin and the Green Guitar on Instagram to find out more of what he is doing. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUDThis is a Muggins Media Podcast.Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 50: The Tables Have Turned with Ricky B
18-11-2022
Episode 50: The Tables Have Turned with Ricky B
Episode 50 is a great place to share a little of the story behind the creator and producer of the Fremont Podcast, Ricky B. Every week each episode Ricky shares a new story about a person or a place or and idea is part of the big composition of the many particles that make up the City of Fremont. So, in this episode, Sway Soturi from Forest and Flour sits down with Ricky B to ask him about his life. Although Ricky is not a native of Fremont, nor can he say that he has lived the majority of his life in Fremont, the reality is that He has lived in Fremont for over 8 years and Fremont is the place that he calls home. This is part of the reason that he created the Fremont Podcast. Special thanks to Sway Soturi for being willing to take on the role of host and ask the hard questions. Thanks to all who played a part in the success of the podcast and to those who have helped spread the love of goodwill throughout our community. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUDDale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 49: Dreamline with Harshith Kotni
11-11-2022
Episode 49: Dreamline with Harshith Kotni
Perhaps more than any other city in the Bay Area, Fremont has a vast diversity among her people. Fremont seems to have more first generation families that have moved here from other countries than most cities around. This means that there are many children who live in homes with parents and older family members who have customs and traditions born out of another world than the one that these young children grow up in. What is that life like? This is the topic of discussion in the conversation that we have in this episode of the podcast. Harshith Kotni grew up in Fremont, but his parents grew up in India. The culture and traditions that matter so much to Harshith's parents often appear to be simply talk and shadows for Harshith and so many others who have had similar experiences in our city. It is a challenge for all of these children to discover the value of these traditions.  In a journey of discovery, Harshith  is using his passion and skills to create a film that explores this experience. Harshith is a film student in New York at NYU. His passion is to tell people's stories. He has a love for the city that he grew up in, Fremont, CA. And he has committed his time and talent to telling the stories of places and people that matter here in Fremont including that of the Cloverleaf Bowling alley. But the story that is driving him now is the one he calls Dreamline. Dreamline is in the middle of production and the filming and editing for much of it are still to come. Dreamline is a story that could be told over and over again here in our city. It will resonate with many both young and old. Dreamline can use your support. Please consider how you might give to make this film a reality. Here is the website where you can donate and learn more.  And here is the Instagram where you can follow the progress.  The pitch video here is inspiring as well. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.
Episode 48: The Bleeding Edge with Andrew Cavette
04-11-2022
Episode 48: The Bleeding Edge with Andrew Cavette
Fremont resident, journalist, podcast creator and editor Andrew Cavette joins us this week on the podcast. Andrew has lived in Fremont most of his life. He attended Ohlone College and has been involved in the community in a number of ways including being a writer for the Trip-City Voice. Previous to the birth of the Fremont Podcast, Andrew hosted a podcast here in Fremont in cooperation with the Voice. However, that podcast was not able to continue do to challenges related to COVID. When the Fremont Podcast launched in early 2022, Andrew volunteered his involvement and expertise to help perpetuate its success. Most recently, Andrew has become the official editor of the Fremont Podcast. It's an honor to have him working for the Podcast and a privilege to have him on as this week's guest. Andrew Cavette is the Editor of the Fremont Podcast. Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. A new report that has come out at the beginning of March stating that Fremont is still the "Happiest City in America." Wallet Hub gave Fremont that title in 2021 and it has now been repeated for 2022. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUDThis is a Muggins Media Podcast.Dale Hardware in Fremont is our newest sponsor. You can find out more about them on their website here, or you can just head down to the store and see how they can help you make home a little better. You can find them at 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont. Also, Petrocelli Homes has been a key sponsor for the Fremont Podcast almost from the beginning. If you are looking for help or advice about buying or selling a home, or if you are looking for a realtor, get in touch with Petrocelli Homes on Niles Blvd in Niles. Intro and Outro voiceovers made by Gary Williams. Check out garywilliams.org.This episode was edited by Andrew C, and scheduling and background was done by Sara S. Music was found and licensed through Soundstripe.com. Music Content ID GSWH7LBEVM5XRNUD This is a Muggins Media Podcast.