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Pat's Peeps Podcast
Join our Pat's Peeps family today and be a part of the exciting journey as renowned national talk show host Pat Walsh connects with Friends and Aquaintances. Together, they delve deeper into the captivating world of Pat Walsh's nightly national talk show, all while championing local businesses. Whether you are a business owner, a devoted listener, or both, we extend a warm invitation for you to become a valued member of our ever-growing community. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity…
Episodes
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Ep. 322 Today's Peep Is Enjoying Vacation and Loving the Surprise Rain & Thunder, Pat's Radio Hideaway, When Sports Meets Politics, and Weird Stevie Wonder Tunes on a Rare EP from '76
Thunder rolled across Northern California as Pat Walsh settled into day two of his vacation, recording episode 322 of Pat's Peeps podcast while reflecting on…
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Ep. 321 Today's Peep Offers You a 2 for 1 Dinner Entree at Roc&Sol Diner in Sacramento (Good through September 30) Just say "Pat's Peeps" When You Order, Plus The Forgotten Formats: A Journey Through Audio History, and a Chico Road Trip with My Brother
Ever wondered how we went from recording sound on steel wire to streaming millions of songs with a tap on our phones? In this nostalgia-filled episode, I take…
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Ep. 320 Today's Peep Drives Without a License: My DMV Nightmare, Closing "Blood Alley" For Labor Day and Remembering James Dean's Demise on that Dangerous Stretch of Highway, The NFL's Worst Stadium, and a Double Dose of Rare 45's for a Friday
The DMV saga continues, and Pat's patience is wearing thin. After applying for a driver's license renewal back in May, three months have passed with nothing to…
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Ep. 319 Today's Peep Celebrates National Radio Day! A Personal Journey, Voices that Echo, Why Radio Still Matters, DJ Diaries, and Great Laughs!
Take a journey through the airwaves as Patrick celebrates National Radio Day with personal stories and iconic moments from his three-decade career behind the…
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Ep. 318 Today's Peep Shines On: Remembering the Man Who Burned for Pink Floyd, Featuring The Music of Household Objects (Washing Machines, Car Alarms, Wine Glasses & More)
Music has the power to transport us not just through melody, but through the stories behind the sounds. Today's journey takes us into the fascinating world of…
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Ep. 317 Today's Peep Feels Connected- Behind the Mic: A Day in Pat's Life, From Stage to Radio, Growth of Pat's Peeps Businesses, Tale of the Lost Wallet, Mexican Travel Warning, and A Classic from our Rare 45 Record Promo Collection
Ever had something lost turn up in the most unexpected place years later? In this captivating episode of Pat's Peeps, we explore extraordinary connections—from…
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Ep. 316 Today's Peep Features Rare DJ Promos- Vinyl Gold and Sonic Garbage: The Paradox of Rare Records and Unbearable Hits and the Worst Pop Songs Ever Made
We explore the fascinating world of DJ promo records, discussing their collectibility, rarity, and historical significance to music and radio culture.• DJ…
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Ep. 315 Today's Peep Gets High on Pot Politics: Marijuana Reclassification and Legalization, A Lighthearted Look at America's Changing Cannabis Laws and Recreational Usage
The absurdity of marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug alongside heroin and LSD takes center stage in this exploration of America's complicated…
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Ep. 314 Today's Peep Fills-In: The Unexpected Power of Radio Fill-Ins, What the World Needs Now- Bacharach, Memory, and Meaning
The magic and challenges of talk radio life come alive as we explore behind-the-scenes realities from fill-in hosting to dental disasters and musical…
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Ep. 313 Today's Peep Presents Unit 99: The Forgotten Pioneer of True Crime Radio, Radio's First Ride-Along as heard on KFBK in the late 1950's
We explore the pioneering reality police radio show Unit 99 that aired on KFBK radio in Sacramento from 1957-1958, setting the template for all future police…
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Ep. 312 Today's Peep Presents A Midweek Celebration of Listener Stories, Dumpster Pythons, Breast Milk Ice Cream, Vintage Ads, Guy on a Windmill, F Around and Find Out, Greasy Gavin, Booted for a MAGA Hat, & Carly Simon
The beauty of community shines through in this listener-driven episode where your submissions take center stage. As we celebrate listener Cecilia's birthday…
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Ep. 311 Today's Peep Is On The Move: Rockin' Down Memory Lane, The Band is Back Together, What Makes a Band Tick, Musings from a Morning Walk, Still Waiting on my Real ID & Remembering Junkyard Frontman David Roach
Ever have one of those moments when you reconnect with a passion you'd forgotten? That's exactly what this episode captures as I venture out for my first…
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Ep. 310 Today's Peep Takes a Cosmic Trip to Golden Gate Park to witness Dead & Co. A Profound Respect for John Mayer, Also, We Love You Loni Anderson, How a Fictional Receptionist and an Evening DJ Helped Shape My Radio Career
Music and memories intertwine in this deeply personal episode that takes us from the polo fields of Golden Gate Park to the fictional radio station that…
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Ep. 309 Today's Peep is a "Deadhead" Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead at Golden Gate Park, Old Days: Nostalgia, Lemonade Stands, Vinyl Records and 8- Track Tapes
Nostalgia wraps around us like a warm blanket in this heartfelt exploration of music, memory, and the connections that shape our lives. We begin with a sweet…
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Ep. 308 Today's Peep Is a Mini Pod-The Wednesday Chronicles: Hump Day Hoedown, Wild World of Sports and Evil Knievel
Have you ever stopped to consider the quiet power of Wednesday? That overlooked middle child of the week actually carries more historical significance, pop…
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Ep. 307 Today's Peep Is Fully Loaded- Ammunition Law Overturned: A California Gun Rights Victory- Sacramento Black Rifle Owner Rob Adams Discusses The Right to Bear Arms which Should Not Come with an Extra Tax Burden
The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's background checks for ammunition buyers unconstitutional, though the California Department of…
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Ep. 306 Today's Peep Is Magical as Magician Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller Discusses His New Book "Felony Juggler" From Street Juggler to Vegas Legend: Trains, Hitchhiking and a Made-Up Murder, and I Share a Story Which is Apparently a Rare Occurrence
The legendary Penn Jillette joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Felony Juggler," sharing stories from his adventurous past when he lived the nomadic…
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Ep. 305 Today's Peep Welcomes Gin Blossoms Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter and Founding Member Jesse Valenzuela, When a Rock Legend Laughs at Your Questions, It Might Be A Good Thing
Ever wondered what happens when a podcast host's questions make a rock star laugh? In this captivating episode of Pat's Peeps, I sit down with Jesse…
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Ep. 303 Today's Peep Loves Saturday Morning Cartoons and Classic Rock
When was the last time a song stopped you in your tracks? For me, it was rediscovering "Death Wish" by The Police—a track I'd heard before but suddenly…
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Ep. 302 Today's Peep Goes Behind the Scenes at Lyon's Restaurant, From Fry Cook to Radio Host, Vampire Killers, Men in Panties, Home Runs and "Farmer John" Another Day In The Life of Pat Walsh
Pat Walsh celebrates reaching 302 podcast episodes while broadcasting from the beautiful foothills of Northern California's gold country, sharing personal…
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Ep. 301 Today's Peep Announces the Date of Our First "Pat's Peeps Gathering" at the State Fair, Our Date With A Wine Garden and Serves Up A Heapin' Helpin' of "Web Stew" Plus the "Solid Snake" Conversation Trend
We're kicking off the next 300 podcasts with exciting news about our first official Pat's Peeps gathering and the upcoming merchandise line.• First official…
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Ep. 300 Today's Peep Our Milestone Episode Remembers Sacramento Icon Mick Martin: When a Renaissance Man Takes His Final Bow, Movie Reviewer Ken "Dog" Jackman Joins Me to Remember Mick and to Review "Superman"
When we lose a local legend, the impact ripples through a community in ways both profound and personal. In this milestone 300th episode of Pat's Peeps, I'm…
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Ep. 299 Today's Peep Tells the Secret Lives of Classic Rock Songs: When Ram Jam Meets Prison Songs, Cover Songs You Never Knew Were Covers, This Day In Rock
Music weaves stories through time, revealing unexpected connections that shape our cultural landscape. In this episode, Pat Walsh takes a refreshing break from…
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Ep. 298 Today's Peep Celebrates Local Business, A Pat's Peeps Special: Exclusive Deals, Changing How We Support Local Businesses from Websites to Wineries, and My Morning Visit to Fox 40 Studio Live
We're celebrating and supporting local businesses as Pat introduces the Pat's Peeps model that connects consumers with exclusive deals at local businesses just…
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Ep. 297 Today's Peep Is "Rolex" Ugly, Weed Eaters & Rock Stars, Radio Nightmares and is it the Greatest Soft-Rock Tune of All-Time?
Milestone moments and exciting announcements fill episode 297 as we steadily approach the big 300 mark! Broadcasting from the foothills of Northern California…
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Ep. 296 Today's Peep Celebrates Ringo's 85th Birthday with Peace & Love: The Overlooked Solo Success of Ringo Starr and the Unexpected Dark Origin of the Slogan "Just Do It"
From heartbreaking local tragedy to musical celebration and surprising marketing history, this episode traverses emotional territory that will leave you…
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Ep. 295 Today's Peep Is Proud To Be An American- Stars, Stripes, and Satire: Pat's Peeps Independence Day Spectacular
We celebrate America's Independence Day with a special episode blending patriotic music, political satire, and powerful historical reflections on the meaning…
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Ep. 294 Today's Peep Breaks Free from Domestic Violence: Pat's Conversation with Allie Kephart, Chief Operating Officer for WEAVE Sacramento, Information and Resources
Pat Walsh speaks with Allie Kephart, Chief Operating Officer of WEAVE, about domestic violence, available resources, and how the organization supports…
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Ep. 292 Today's Peep Shames the Disgraceful Gang Violence-Inciting Vice Mayor (whatever that is) of Cudahy, Thus We Dedicate today's Rare-Record Spin to Her, It's a Lost but Memorable Elton Hit, Plus "What Else Is On?" (Hint, Stuff You Didn't Expect)
Step into the world of one of America's last surviving local radio talk shows with Pat Walsh's Pat's Peeps podcast episode 292. Broadcasting from the beautiful…
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Ep. 291 Today's Peep Goes To College- Worth it or Waste? Funky Flashback: When Kool & The Gang's Roadie Stole The Show, Brush with "Celebrities" Including My Regretful Shyness with Robert Plant
Have you ever wondered if that expensive college degree was actually worth it? With the average bachelor's degree now costing over $255,000 when you include…
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Ep. 290 Today's Peep is Demented and Loaded with Profane Soundbites from the Past, Dr. Demento's Final Sign-off After 55 Years of Radio Excellence, Plus Sound & Fury: Classic Cursing Outbursts (WARNING- TONS OF CURSING)
Dr. Demento, the iconic radio personality who brought us five decades of musical oddities and launched Weird Al Yankovic's career, is hanging up his top hat…
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Ep. 289 Today's Peep Really Bites- Sound Bites of a Bygone Era Pt. 1- Clean vs Cursing: An Audio Experiment in Podcast Preferences, Happy Birthday June Lockhart and a Beautiful June Song from Holly Williams
What makes certain sound bites stick with us for decades? Is it the raw emotion, the perfect delivery, or something deeper about human connection? Today's…
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Ep. 288 Today's Peep Glistens with POTUS Profanity, Forget the MOP... President Trump Drops An F-Bomb So We Autotuned It, When AI Knows You Better Than Yourself, Remembering Bobby Sherman
Ever wondered what would happen if a president dropped an F-bomb on live television? Today's episode captures that rare moment as Trump expresses his raw…
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Ep. 287 Today's Peep Explores Public Humiliation: The Fart Heard 'Round Albertsons, Breaking News, My First Time as a Beauty Pageant Judge, Pat's Peeps & Family Gatherings and an Immature Mix in Today's Rare Record Spin
Pat Walsh shares breaking news about an Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement while recounting his weekend adventures as a beauty pageant judge and family gathering…
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Ep. 286 Today's Peep Visits with Movie Reviewer Ken "Dog" Jackman from DOGSMOVIEHOUSE.COM Who Reminds Us that Today is the Anniversary of a Movie That Made Us All Fear Water, and Film Music Legacies
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws, released on June 20, 1975, we explore how Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking thriller forever changed Hollywood and…
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Ep. 285 Today's Peep Enjoys An In-Depth Conversation with Rock Legend Mark Farner: From Grand Funk to American Band- More Cowbell, Less Corporate BS, 40 Million Albums Sold, Musical Legacy, Forgiveness and a NEW ALBUM!
Mark Farner, founder, guitarist, and lead vocalist of Grand Funk Railroad, opens up about his incredible musical journey spanning over five decades of rock…
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Ep. 284 Today's Peep Presents The Radio Legend's Last Call- Beyond the Airwaves/ What Made the Talented Chris Collins Fearless
Sacramento radio lost a true original when Chris Collins passed away at age 65 after a brief but intense battle with cancer. Just two days shy of his birthday…
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Ep. 283 Today's Peep Regrets It's Irish Temper Flare Up, It's Not What Happens, It's How You React, From Chicken Pot Pies to Circuit Breakers, The Latest Update from Iran, And a Huge Hit from '75 to Sooth the Soul
Sometimes the most profound life lessons come from everyday frustrations. Today's episode explores how an early morning electrical mishap in my home taught me…
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Ep. 281 Today's Peep Is Relaxed thanks to The Magic of Bluegrass: Finding Peace at the 50th CBA Father's Day Festival, Birds Singing, a Beautiful Sunset and the Man in the Maxi Muumuu
Have you ever craved a complete escape from the noise of modern life? The 50th Annual Father's Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley offers exactly that - a…
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PAT'S PEEPS SPECIAL EPISODE "CALIFORNIA DREAMIN"
A satirical journey through California's contradictions exposes the "premium state with premium ideas" as perhaps less desirable than advertised. The episode…
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Ep. 280 Today's Peep Proudly Presents "Voices at 100" The Wisdom of Years Flows Freely at Ivy Park, What Does Life Look Like After Nine Decades?
Pat Walsh visits Ivy Park assisted living facility in Roseville, California for heartwarming conversations with residents in their 90s and 100s about their…
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Ep. 279 Today's Peep Presents "Behind the Mic Madness" Radio Rebels and Unexpected Encounters: Journey Through Broadcasting's Wild Side
We dive into the wild world of radio rebels and broadcasting drama, featuring legendary moments when DJs dared to break format and face the consequences.•…
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Ep. 278 Today's Peep Offers the "Reluctant Podcaster"- Thoughts on LA Protests and Remembering Sly Stone
Sometimes the most memorable moments emerge when we're at our lowest. In this unexpectedly powerful episode, I push through illness to address critical issues…
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Ep. 277 Today's Peep Honors D-Day (1944) 160,000 Allied Troops Stormed Normandy's Beaches • Recounting Private John Steele's Remarkable Story of Survival, Visiting Pegasus Bridge, the First Home liberated in France, and This Day In Rock History
We revisit the significance of June 6th, exploring both the historical gravity of D-Day and the rich tapestry of music history that has unfolded on this date…
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Ep. 276 Today's Peep Announces Aaron Rodgers' Signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, My Connection to Aaron and Butte College, An Astonishing Exchange from a Recent Congressional Hearing, Then, we "Take Another Puff"
Aaron Rodgers has signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking another chapter for the four-time NFL MVP as he leaves the Jets for…
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Ep. 275 Makes a Dump Run, The Legendary Jim Marshall: From Wrong Way Run to NFL Iron Man, Meta Reviews Pat's Peeps Podcast, and a Very Rare Early Record from the "Bee Gees"
What makes ordinary moments extraordinary? From the peaceful back deck of Northern California on a gorgeous June morning, episode 275 takes you on a journey…
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Ep. 274 Today's Peep Enjoys a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as Darlyne "With a Y" Drops By, Also, "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly," Radio Roots, A Radio Stalker Story, Spaghetti Western Soundtracks, My First Album
The sweet sounds of a passing train and an unexpected visitor bearing gifts set the tone for this laid-back episode from my back deck. As the June sun warms…
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Ep. 273 Today's Peep Heads to the Back Deck for a Sunny June Broadcast, Happy Birthday to my Brother Jim, A Reunion with Former Bandmates, Awkward QVC Debate, and Today's Rare Record is a bit of an "Oddity"
Pat broadcasts from his back deck on a beautiful June morning, creating a peaceful outdoor episode filled with personal stories, music appreciation, and…
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Ep. 272 Today's Peep Goes Inside Pat Walsh's World: White Birds, Weed Eaters, Forgotten Buttons, and 50K Downloads! Thank you and happy Friday!
Pat Walsh celebrates reaching 50,000 downloads for the Pat's Peeps podcast and announces exciting upcoming promotional events to support local small…
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Ep. 271 Today's Peep Celebrates a Golden Milestone: 50,000 Pat's Peeps Podcast Downloads! Also, Reflections of Road Rage, San Francisco's Controversial New Grading System/ Equity or Mediocrity? A Number One Hit from '75
We celebrate hitting 50,000 downloads over 270 episodes and reflect on the journey that began in Italy, feeling immense gratitude for everyone who has listened…
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Ep. 270 Today's Peep Recognizes the Enduring Legacy of Talk Radio: A Radio Host's Reflection on Syndication, Success and Staying True, Essence of Watermelon, and Perhaps You Will Like Today's Rare-Record Spin Better Than I Do
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a dying breed? As possibly the last local evening talk radio host in America, I've found myself in a curious…
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Ep. 268 Ep. 268 Today's Peep is a Sunday Escape with Pat and his friend Jefe: A Convertible Ride to The Final Day of the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley, Memories, The Bear River Bridge Beckons, the Beauty of Local Discoveries and Dan Tyminski
Escape to the foothills with us as we journey through the idyllic town of Colfax and experience the final day of the Strawberry Music Festival. Under perfect…
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Ep. 267 Today's Peep It's Saturday Night with Cousin Nic and Friend Jefe at the Strawberry Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Food, Music, Friends, Community, But a Real Downer Exit from the Fairgrounds Tonight
Hunger leads the way as we explore the Strawberry Music Festival on Saturday, May 24th. With the sun setting and live music filtering through the meadow, we…
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Ep. 266 Today's Peep Visits the Strawberry Music Festival: Harmonies, Humor, and Memories from the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley with Pat, Cousin Nic, Friend Jefe, 3 Grown Men with a Hidden Flatulence Device
Picture this: golden sunlight filtering through towering Ponderosa Pines, the sweet sounds of acoustic music floating across a meadow, and three grown men with…
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Ep. 265 Today's Peep Offers Leftovers: Rummaging through the Junk Drawer of Pat's Mind, Including the Horrors of Miracle Whip, Bucket of Chicken Gizzards, Costco Closing All U.S. Stores, and a Twin Bill in Today's Rare Record Spin
Why does Miracle Whip exist, and who thought putting it in a carrot-raisin salad was a good idea? These are the burning questions explored in this delightfully…
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Ep. 264 Today's Peep Shows Gratitude for the Birthday Wishes & Party, Looks Forward to this Week's Strawberry Music Festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Purdy Strikes Gold, National Lampoon Radio Hour Pop-Ins, and a HUGE Hit from '82
The spectacular spring weather in Northern California sets the perfect backdrop for reflections on birthdays, community building, and exciting new developments…