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Jay Kahn - February 2025

When Jay and his wife riding their horses, got to a narrow bridge and his horse won't move, Linda wasn't quite that patient as the horse began to back up on this narrow path, at this moment Jay had to stop and really think about how scared the horse was. Flashback to himself as a child, when he was scared as a kid, sometimes he didn't always get support. So, he wanted to show his horse patience as they slowly moved across, because they believed in each other, which is what patience is all about.

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7 min
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Carlos - February 2025

As a Colombian, he often faced misunderstandings—mistaken for Mexican or met with jokes about cocaine and Pablo Escobar instead of the country’s beautiful birds and rivers. Raised by a mother who instilled fear to keep him in line, he avoided drinking, smoking, or weed. But patience shaped his journey, and at 30, during his engagement party, he finally tried reefer for the first time—on his own terms.

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8 min
06/30/2023

Story Behind the Story - Torza / Reading

In this episode, Patty shares her harrowing experience on a whale-watching tour that turned into a nightmare. She tells the story of how the rough seas and choppy waves made everyone on the boat sick, and how the captain's pursuit of the whales only made things worse. She also shares how the experience affected her for years to come. Next Bill tells the story of his first kiss, which ended in disaster. He reflects on the lessons he learned and the impact the experience had on him. Dave Pokorny Presents… West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at 417 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/ Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Polly Klaas Community Theater - https://www.pollyklaastheater.org/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ Getphily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/ Lend an Ear Media - https://lendanearmedia.com/

06/30/2023

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48 min
09/20/2023

Bobbie Caravella 9/13/23 - Mob Ties and Missed Opportunities

Bobby shares a humorous story from his youth about navigating connections to organized crime while growing up in an Italian American family in New York City.Show Notes: Bobby moved from Hell's Kitchen in NYC to Santa Barbara, CA 27 years agoHe went to an all-boys high school in NYC where many kids had mob connectionsIn senior year, a mobster's son asked Bobby to help him cheat on a history examThis led to Bobby's father being offered a union job with the mob, which he turned downBobby later became a film assistant director and ran into the mobster's son againChapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - Moving from NYC to California 3:12 - High school mob connections 5:34 - Cheating on a history exam 7:51 - Offered a job with the mob 10:12 - Father's decision to decline mob job 12:45 - Encounter with mob 10 years later 14:32 - Conclusion Dave Pokorny Presents… West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at 417 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/ Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Polly Klaas Community Theater - https://www.pollyklaastheater.org/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ Getphily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/ Lend an Ear Media - https://lendanearmedia.com/

09/20/2023

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7 min
02/02/2023

Mary Tilbury - Start from Scratch 1-11-23

Solo Shot - Mary Tilbury from the January, 2023 show Start from Scratch. This podcast episode features the story of Mary, a California girl who moves to New York in search of her dreams. With her art degree from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Mary joins forces with her boyfriend, a talented musician, to pursue their passions in the city that never sleeps. Mary recounts her journey of starting from scratch, making new friends, and facing unexpected challenges along the way. She shares her experience of trying oysters for the first time and why it left a lasting impression on her. Join Mary on her personal and entertaining tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery in New York City. Dave Pokorny Presents...Solo Shots.. Single stories from West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at Hotel Petaluma 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/ Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ *** About West Side Stories 🎤: Dave and Juliet Pokorny visited the Moth in NYC 🌃 in 2010. This had such an impact that they came back to Petaluma and created West Side Stories Petaluma. Starting with Cinnabar Theatre and the Pelican Art Gallery, in 2013 West Side Stories Petaluma moved to Sonoma Portworks and in 2015 expanded and added a Grand Slam each December at The Mystic Theatre. In 2020 West Side Stories Petaluma moved to The Hotel Petaluma where they reside Today. Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Hotel Petaluma - https://www.hotelpetaluma.com/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ GetPhily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/

02/02/2023

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5 min
09/18/2023

Bonnie McNamee 9/13/23- Turning Trauma into Spiritual Growth

Bonnie shares how a childhood injury led to her studying esoteric philosophies and having an awakening around her soul's sacred contracts. She reflects on how adversity shaped her spiritual journey. Show Notes: - Bonnie's traumatic injury and coma as a child - Her abusive upbringing and family dysfunction - Discovering "sacred contracts" - agreements with the universe around learning - Realizing her injury was likely part of a sacred contract - Now feels gratitude for the growth adversity provided - Cautionary tale that the "shortest line" back to Earth through reincarnation isn't always best Key takeaways: Childhood trauma sparked Bonnie's spiritual evolution and shaped her beliefs around the soul's sacred journey. Dave Pokorny Presents… West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at 417 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/ Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Polly Klaas Community Theater - https://www.pollyklaastheater.org/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ Getphily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/ Lend an Ear Media - https://lendanearmedia.com/

09/18/2023

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7 min
09/25/2023

Kirk Papas 9/13/23 - An Irish Warning: A Doctor's Brush with Civil Unrest

Dr. Kirk Pappas recounts a tense encounter with a divisive stranger while on a cab tour in Belfast, leading to an ominous warning from his Irish guide about the parallels between the Troubles and the rising tensions in America.Chapters: A Chance Encounter in Belfast (00:00 - 00:49)Political Provocations in the Cab (00:49 - 02:29)Visiting the Peace Wall (02:29 - 03:25)An Ominous Warning (03:25 - 05:06)Reflecting on Sean's Message (05:06 - 05:30)Show Notes: The "black cab tours" in Belfast where former IRA members provide firsthand accounts of the TroublesThe political and religious divisions between Republicans and Loyalists in Northern IrelandThe Peace Walls separating Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods in BelfastParallels drawn between the Troubles and rising political tensions in AmericaA thoughtful message about avoiding conflict and promoting understandingDave Pokorny Presents… West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at 417 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Polly Klaas Community Theater - https://www.pollyklaastheater.org/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ Getphily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/ Lend an Ear Media - https://lendanearmedia.com/

09/25/2023

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6 min
01/15/2024

Story Behind the Story: Ton/Reimann An Unforgettable Season and a Farewell

In this episode of 'Story Behind the Story', host Dave Pokorney discusses the art of storytelling with his guests John Ton and Josh Reimann. John recounts his youth in Wyoming, detailing his experiences as a young man in an old, inexpensive hotel during the 1970s energy crisis. His tale encompasses themes of maturity, empathy, and understanding. Josh shares a heartfelt story about his father, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Despite the diagnosis, his father, a choral teacher and church director, undertook the quest to sing the national anthem at every Major League Baseball Stadium in a single season, setting a world record. Their conversation covers the processes of coming up with stories, the significance of creating meaningful memories, and the power of personal experiences in storytelling. 00:15 Introduction and Welcome 00:36 The Story Behind West Side Stories 01:07 Introducing the First Guest: John 01:59 John's Story: The Wyoming Hotel 06:01 Post-Story Discussion and Reflection 11:57 John's Journey to Wyoming 17:22 John's Storytelling Process 22:05 John's Life After Wyoming 23:46 Revisiting a Previous Interview 24:11 Josh Reimann's Story Begins 24:49 The Impact of ALS on Josh's Family 26:17 A Unique ALS Awareness Campaign 26:52 The Unforgettable Baseball Stadium Tour 27:39 The Significance of the Family's Cell Phone 28:21 Setting a World Record 28:46 The Final Days of Josh's Father 30:05 A Mysterious Phone Call 31:23 Reflecting on the Story 31:35 The Aftermath and Memories of the Baseball Tour 41:58 The Art of Storytelling 52:24 Wrapping Up the Interview

01/15/2024

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53 min
07/02/2021

Sally Payne 🎉🎂 - Teamsters

Being smart is being strong. Sally Payne has been training Teamsters for over 40 years and in this episode she talks about her career at the IBT and her thoughts on labor today. If you like the Teamsters, Union History or just a good conversation, put your headphones on and listen to a wonderful person who has been training Union members how to fight! Thank you so much Sally and Happy Birthday!🥳 Unionist is hosted by Phil Ybarrolaza in Oakland, CA. This episode was recorded at the Alameda Labor Council. Unionist is a proud member of the NorCal Pods (norcalpods.com) podcast network.

07/02/2021

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1h 52m
07/23/2021

Susan Garea - Beeson Tayer Bodine

Susan Garea Susan and I talk about the BFI (Browning Ferris) NLRB Decision and Rule and some other things. Specializing in public and private sector labor law on behalf of labor organizations and individual employees. Northwestern University, B.A., African-American Studies; Economics (2001) University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D. (2008), graduate of David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy and with a concentration in Critical Race Studies Member, California State Bar (2008); U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California; United State Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit and D.C. Circuit; State Bar Labor and Employment Section. - Member, Board of Directors, AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee. - Contributing Author to Working for Justice: The L.A. Model of Organizing and Advocacy (Cornell University Press). - Previous work experience includes Associate attorney, Gilbert & Sackman (2008-2010) and elementary school teacher (2001-2005). Unionist is hosted by Phil Ybarrolaza in Oakland, CA. This episode was recorded in Downtown Oakland California. Unionist is a proud member of the Podifornia (podifornia.com) podcast network.

07/23/2021

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46 min

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Jay Kahn - February 2025

Carlos - February 2025

Story Behind the Story - Torza / Reading

Bobbie Caravella 9/13/23 - Mob Ties and Missed Opportunities

Mary Tilbury - Start from Scratch 1-11-23

Bonnie McNamee 9/13/23- Turning Trauma into Spiritual Growth

Kirk Papas 9/13/23 - An Irish Warning: A Doctor's Brush with Civil Unrest

Story Behind the Story: Ton/Reimann An Unforgettable Season and a Farewell

Sally Payne 🎉🎂 - Teamsters

Susan Garea - Beeson Tayer Bodine

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