Bill Soberanes, also known as Mr. Petaluma, was best known for his 49 years at the Petaluma Argus-Courier but also as the founder of the World Wrist-wrestling Contest, the Ugly Dog Contest, the Houdini Halloween Seance. A self-described peopleologist, he claimed to have collected over 45000 photos of himself with presidents, sport figures, movie st…

Jim & Tom welcome historians Katie Watts and John Sheehy for a deep dive into Petaluma’s history from the the 1920s to the 1970s. We explore how Petaluma became known as the world’s egg basket, Prohibition, speakeasies, massive bootlegging rings, famous people-meeter and Petaluma booster Bill Soberanes, the post-war boom, Gilardi’s, Mayor Helen Put…

Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the m…

Jim and Tom welcome Daniel Steinbock to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/17/20. We talk about his relationship with the muse, capturing songs from dreams, his relationship with his father, ancestral trauma, personal growth and much moreSetlistOut of BlueSea InsideKiss of the BeeToo Close to YouRecorded at at th…

Jim and Tom welcome Maya Songbird to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/10/20. We talk about rainbows, what happens when you die, when Maya stopped giving a fuck, growing up in the Castro, how her son is a hater, Maya’s Magic Shop, being a witch, being an empowered woman, being a slut and much more. SetlistI Beli…

Jim got Tom a dozen personalized celebrity videos. 52 minutes of dumb fun with friends and foes, old and new.Av Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcomes The Band Ice Cream to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/3/20. We talk about their reinvention as a band, near death experiences, songwriting, a debilitating hockey injury, apathy and more. SetlistEjectDaily Pep Talk In Front of a Stained MirrorBig CarRosesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater i…

Jim and Tom welcome historian John Sheehy for our longest history feature yet (almost 2 hours!) as we dive deep into the Coast Miwok, the Machiavellian General Vallejo, the 1830’s smallpox epidemic, Petaluma’s Chinese-American and African-American communities in the 19th century, William Bihler, Tom’s favorite explosions, Petaluma's second battle w…

Jim and Tom welcomes Clementine Darling to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/25/20. Clementine left Seattle ten years ago on a busking trip down the West Coast. We look back on the major events of her last decade that led to the life of music she now lives. SetlistThe RoadHoly GhostCrazyFire MapRecorded at at th…

Storytelling episode: Jim and Tom talk COVID-19, deaths inside the Phoenix (2!), tributes to Joel Cox & Nate Reifers, showdowns with local authorities, The Birds premiere at the Phoenix in 1963, anecdotes from big shows, lamenting turning down NWA, nineties punk at the Phoenix and more.Av Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome Yo! & The Electric to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/28/20. We talk about America’s political landscape, music as activism, the future and much more in a 60+ minute interview.SetlistArmando MiendoWar ReadyMakeup SongWould You Like to Buy a Vacuum?Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petal…

Jim and Tom welcome Magic in the Other to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/21/20. We talk about their new album “As It Starts to Fade”, the excitement of the unknown, songwriter Ezra Lipp’s creative path and more. SetlistLightning’s Hotter Than the SunNot Afraid (We All Will Die-E-Oh)Light in my WindowNot Gonna…

Jim and Tom welcome Whiskerman to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/14/20. We talk about their new album “Kingdom Illusion” as well as Graham’s evolution as a songwriter, faith, salvation, the fringes of humanity, experimentation and much more.SetlistVillainsKingdom IllusionRam’s HeadRecorded at at the Phoenix T…

Jim and Tom welcome Schlee to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/10/19. We talk with Schlee about her dreams, her music, her life, her new album and much more. SetlistRun Run BabyWent Like the WindYinzRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.Av Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome On Drugs to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/3/19. We talk about being a cuck, various crimes they've committed, Uckhole Futah, things the band hates (Salt Lake City, Neptune, whales, kindergartners), meeting at church, a bad reviewer, drugs, creativity and much more. SetlistSmushSquishA Re…

Jim and Tom welcome Shoobies to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/26/19. We talk about ghosts, the afterlife, Jacob’s gadgets, Alex’s astrology sign, who would win in a fight between Caleb’s grandfathers and much more. SetlistSuper MalayHigh LowShapesDNARecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Eki Shola to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/12/19. Eki Shola is a Sonoma County based musician who has released a number of albums in the last few years. We talk about the major life events (her mother’s passing, the North Bay fires) that led to her shifting towards a life of music. Setli…

Jim and Tom welcome Morning Hands to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/22/19. We talk about the difficult, seven-year journey to releasing their first full-length album and the triumph of putting it out into the world. We also discuss their personal relationship, pay tribute to friends lost, and explore what a …

Jim and Tom welcome Hizi to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/1/19. We talk about how this band has shaped them, friendship, growing older, their recent releases, the future, what Hizi has meant to them and more. SetlistNothing Mattress / Silence is DeafeningNoix Du CoixRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Pet…

Jim and Tom welcome Slugger to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/24/19. We go in-depth with the band on their new full-length record “Let the Good Times Rot” and the seismic life events that they experienced on the six year path to this album. SetlistSo Long, KiddoSell It to Your FriendsRecorded at at the Phoeni…

5:00 AM to get fired come on Man. Also our picks

Breaking down last weeks games and the craziness in the NFL.

The show will move from Sports talk with Jim & Tom, to Sports Talk With Jim. Tom will still be involved just at his own convenience. I drop some knowledge on the MLB postseason and the NBA sh*t show.

Jim and Tom welcome Gabe Katz to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/17/19. We talk about his life of music, family, personal growth, managing emotions, love, what his solo music means to him, the importance of art to society and more. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

We review week 4 and give you our picks for week 5

We also talk college football. Vontaze Burfict and California's law to allow payment to college players.

Jim and Tom welcome Oliver Graves to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/13/19. We talk about his America’s Got Talent appearance, his origin story, stand up comedy, his true self, his relationship with his fans and more.Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Is the NFL changing? Is Eli a hall of fame QB. Our picks for week 4

It's playoff season for baseball. What is all the overreaction about the top 100.

A 4 hour show is too long. And when your drinking its not good

it's all in the title

Jim and Tom welcome Caitlin Jemma to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/6/19. We talk about her new album “Love Notes”, different types of love, heartbreak, songwriting and much more. SetlistCounting On YouOne Thought AwayLean On My LoveRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

We get into injuries and the shitty officiating in the NFL

College football needs to fix the system

Diva wide receivers and week 2 picks

Baseball, The worm and Go Dawgs. UGA should be #1 in the polls today

Antonio Brown, Julio Jones, Jared Goff. Zeke and Taylor Swift. Plus my picks

What a day with Antonio Brown

Jim and Tom welcome Ben Morrison to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/16/19. We talk about how The Brothers Comatose changed his life as well as his new solo album, having a stalker, old technology and more. SetlistOld TechnologyLet Me BeFeels Like the Devil25 MilesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma,…

Our picks Tom says bet the farm I say don't call me when you lose the farm. AFC top heavy the Saints win it all.

The Dolphins are idiots and We may be to. Plus the beginning of our picks in the NFL.

Volleyball and other stuff you didn't think you would hear.

Jim and Tom welcome The Coffis Brothers to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/11/19. We talk about the history and characters of Ben Lomond (their hometown) as well as fast food tastes, which brother would betray the other first, the creative process and more. SetlistWe Will Meet AgainThe Other SideImagination To…

Hour 2 Andrew Luck retires missing segments again

Still working out some software issues but some baseball talk our weekly Antonio Brown segment. And everybodys favorite QB Baker Mayfield.

We did a two hour show but were only able to capture an hour. Still a good hour but stick with us it will only get better from here.

Jim and Tom welcome Frankie Boots to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/2/19. We talk life, love, New Orleans, embracing the dark side and more as we go deep into how Frankie’s life has changed since he was last on the show. SetlistHarder Said Than DonePagan RanchStraight ShooterHometown StrangerRecorded at at th…

Jim and Tom welcome Jamie DeWolf to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 6/18/19. Jamie is a film director, a writer, a slam poet, a spoken word artist, a circus ringmaster and more. We talk about his creative work, what drives him, defining moments in his life, his conflict with Scientology and much more in this ver…

Jim and Tom welcome Fall Children to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 6/11/19. Our far-reaching conversation with Fall Children explores where they’re at personally, politically, musically and more. SetlistPure ThoughtsThis World Was Never Meant For YouGrimmKavanaugh's KoffinRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in …

Jim and Tom welcome Jake Ward to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/28/19. Jake Ward is the producer of Sonoma County’s North Bay Cabaret - we talk variety shows, burlesque, the joys and challenges of show production, what drives a person to do this work, NBC’s recent five year anniversary and much more. Plus, Ja…