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East Bay Yesterday

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East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

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Historic houses offer a tangible connection to a city’s past, but maintaining them is difficult and expensive. Some of Oakland’s most unique structures are currently endangered due to deferred maintenance and budget shortages. Fortunately, there are ... more

If you were born after 1990, it might be easy to think that the world has always had wheelchair ramps, closed captions, and bathroom stalls for people with disabilities. But none of those things existed until a few decades ago - and they all had to b... more

Everyone has opinions on the Bay Area’s problems with housing, transit and public infrastructure, but Darrell Owens digs deep into the historical roots of these issues on his Substack “The Discourse Lounge.” When Darrell is analyzing a topic like gen... more

How did Jessica Mitford go from being an elite British debutante to fighting on the front lines of America’s early civil rights struggles? While two of her older sisters befriended Adolph Hitler, Jessica came to Oakland, organized the first investiga... more

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Recent Guests

Scot Danforth
Author of 'An Independent Man, Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights'
Episode: “He wanted people to take risks”: An underdog movement’s astonishing rise
Darrell Owens
Writer, activist, and creator of The Discourse Lounge
The Discourse Lounge
Episode: “My neighborhood looks the same as it did 50 years ago”: What needs protection – and what needs to change?
Mimi Pond
Writer and illustrator of graphic novels about the Mitford sisters and Oakland
Drawn & Quarterly
Episode: “The ballroom communist”: How a radical aristocrat changed Oakland
Bob Biasotti
Descendant of a garbage owner from the early 20th century
Oakland Scavenger
Episode: “We let everybody throw it away”: How garbage worked before corporations took over
Dino Muzio
Garbage collector from a family of waste haulers
Oakland Scavenger
Episode: “We let everybody throw it away”: How garbage worked before corporations took over
Clara Muzio
Family member of historical garbage collectors
Oakland Scavenger
Episode: “We let everybody throw it away”: How garbage worked before corporations took over
Mike Muzio
Current garbage collector continuing the family tradition
Oakland Scavenger
Episode: “We let everybody throw it away”: How garbage worked before corporations took over
Ed Lavagetto
Historian and former partner in Oakland Scavenger
Oakland Scavenger
Episode: “We let everybody throw it away”: How garbage worked before corporations took over
Mitchell Schwarzer
Author of Hella Town, Oakland's History of Development and Disruption
Episode: “Not on the wealth corridor”: Why older neighborhoods get left behind

Host

Liam O'Donoghue
Host with a passion for East Bay history, known for his thorough research and engaging storytelling style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Absolutely fascinating stories that are very well researched and thoughtful! The histories span time and are very diverse. People who like history and cultural stories will enjoy this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    exlibrislarkin
    United States2 months ago
  • Liam for President

    I’ve learned so much about Oakland as a cultural and historical hub from this informative and enjoyable podcast. I appreciate the focus on social activism. Thanks to host Liam O’Donaghue who is an Oakland treasure of a human!

    This show make Bay Area commutes almost tolerable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cerinoaktown
    United States2 months ago
  • 👌🎧

    Great podcast with wonderful lore of the Bay Area. Liam has a knack for interviewing and every episode puts a smile on my face 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chatche
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    I love the topics you explore and the parallels between then and now. Drawing these comparisons are extremely important, especially now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frontal Love Files Host
    United States3 months ago
  • I enjoyed the human stories of the people trying to get by doing a job that was brutal, but also fun in the good old days. fun to learn about smthe history of one of the many cultural groups around East Bay

    Audible
    5
    HP
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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The informative and entertaining content is highlighted, making it a staple for those interested in understanding the East Bay's cultural landscape.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and thoughtful stories shared through the podcast, particularly enjoying the diverse historical perspectives.
The host is praised for his engaging interviewing style, which helps illuminate local history and cultural narratives.
There is a strong appreciation for the focus on marginalized voices and underrepresented stories in the community, providing a fresh take on local history.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

“He wanted people to take risks”: An underdog movement’s astonishing rise
Q: How did Ed Roberts get involved with the Free Speech Movement, and how did that affect his lifelong approach to social change?
Roberts became involved as a graduate student at Berkeley, where the radical environment inspired him to fight not only for disability rights but also to adopt confrontational activism.
“He wanted people to take risks”: An underdog movement’s astonishing rise
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background and what drew you to this topic.
Scot Danforth explains his journey from being a special educator to focusing on disability rights history, emphasizing the absence of a biography on Ed Roberts despite his significant impact.
“My neighborhood looks the same as it did 50 years ago”: What needs protection – and what needs to change?
Q: What is the history of public housing here?
Darrell outlines the mixed successes and failures of public housing, emphasizing the need for integrated social services.
“My neighborhood looks the same as it did 50 years ago”: What needs protection – and what needs to change?
Q: So tell me about how you develop this research approach.
Darrell emphasizes the importance of examining historical context in discussions of modern issues like gentrification.
“Crockett became Italy”: How a sugar factory created an immigrant enclave
Q: What role did labor unions play in Crockett's history?
Labor unions were significant in Crockett, especially during the 1930s, leading to strikes and conflicts between different labor organizations.

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Content centers around the rich and diverse history of the East Bay, focusing specifically on Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding towns. Episodes feature conversations with authors, activists, and local historians exploring themes of social justice, gentrification, and community organizing. Noteworthy stories about historical figures, cultural movements, and the evolution of community identities are prevalent, often addressing how past events shape current urban challenges. The podcast is distinctive for its inclusion of marginalized voices and lesser-known histories, making it an invaluable resource for listeners interested in local heritage and social activism.

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Recent guests on East Bay Yesterday include:

1. Scot Danforth
2. Darrell Owens
3. Mimi Pond
4. Bob Biasotti
5. Dino Muzio
6. Clara Muzio
7. Mike Muzio
8. Ed Lavagetto

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