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Capturing Kobe and Starting Anew with Andy Bernstein on Apple Podcasts
49 min Over the last 40 years, Andy Bernstein has become one of the most iconic photographers in sports history. Even if you don't watch basketball, you're likely familiar with his work shooting historic figures like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and the late Kobe Bryant. On today's show, John and Andy discuss how he got into sports photography, the battles regarding self-worth along the way, and the pitfalls that success can bring.
Amanda Knox vs The Court of Public Opinion on Apple Podcasts
1 hr In today’s episode, the harrowing story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted of murder by an Italian court and spent 4 years in prison — only to be exonerated and acquitted of the crime in 2011, and again exonerated in 2015. Amanda shares her thoughts on the mental health impact of COVID, and some of the misinformation that has surrounded masks and distancing during the pandemic.
'The Trouble With Music Licensing'
By Casey Franco Ask any audio editor or producer who’s ever worked with music in the podcasting space and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s a pain to find good music you’re actually allowed to use. Usually you have to go one of two routes, cheap and royalty free or good and expensive. Here’s the root of the problem, the music industry loves money. PodcastMusic.com is trying to rectify that issue.
Kim and Kanye Have a New Baby! What's the Meaning Behind Their Name?
We finally know the name of Kimye’s fourth child that was born last week via a surrogate....Psalm West. This name makes sense for obvious reasons, Kanye is clearly in full religious mode. We still do not have a good or up close first photo of baby Psalm but Kim says he looks exactly like Chicago. JV: “Kanye is deep in a spiritual journey.
Nicki Minaj's New Rolls-Royce Costs More Than a House
Nicki Minaj is flexing a little bit. She recently bought a Rolls-Royce worth $450,000. The car is reportedly black with a red interior. It will have $3,000 rugs and (get this) $20,000 ceiling stars. As a San Francisco based show, we can't help but think... $450,000 would be a looooot of rent money. Just sayin'.
Kiana Ledé talks Biggest Fears, First Time on Stage, and Her Dream Collab
We managed to catch Kiana Ledé for a couple seconds to ask her some questions about her life and career. We asked her about her biggest fears, first time on stage, her dream collab, and more! Before the interview had started, she was munching on some pizza. Her and the crew had a nice conversation about the merits of ranch, but that's really neither here nor there. Her singing career began young.
Valentine's Day Dating Advice - Sana G VS G-Biz
We asked Sana G and G-Biz of the Sana G Morning Show on KMEL how someone can have the perfect Valentine's Day date. They have us slightly different answers. Who do you think gave us the most solid advice??
DaniLeigh talks Influences and Does a Dance Challenge!
WiLD Originals posted by Casey Franco - Feb 5, 2019 The one and only DaniLeigh came by WiLD 949 to tell us a little about herself and possibly play a little game we came up with. We started the interview off by asking her when she first started singing. I started singing when I was like 10 or something...
Quinn XCII talks like Donald Duck and Reveals his Biggest Influences!
The one and only Quinn XCII spoke with us on The Launch about life, music, and more! On The Launch, we always try to get a feel for how artists began their careers. Quinn XCII's story is one we can all relate to. He says his musical career began sometime around the fifth grade, but his love of music began when he first started singing in the shower. He also went on to divulge his top musical influences. They included big names like Michael Jackson, Jack Johnson, Kid Cudi, and Ingrid Michaelson.
Charlotte Lawrence Performs "Sleep Talk," Discusses First Time on Stage!
Charlotte Lawrence gave an exclusive acoustic performance of her song "Sleep Talk" live in the performance space at WiLD 94.9 in San Francisco! On our original series "The Launch," Charlotte opened up about how she first got into music. I started singing when I was like five years old. It was so weird because neither of my parents can sing. My grandparents can't sing, my brothers can't sing; I was like, the first Lawrence child to have a voice.
SF's Oldest Gay Bar to Be Turned into "Kung Fu Laundromat"
Gangway, which has identified as a gay bar since 1960, has transferred its liquor license, signaling the end of an era. The location of the Gangway has been serving alcohol since 1910 and remained open through Prohibition. Signs that the venue was looking to close its doors began in January 2016 when owner Jung Lee was part of a deal to sell the bar following a death of a long-time manager and a lawsuit regarding wages.
'Taylor Grey' is JV's Artist of the Moment | The JV Show | WiLD 94.9
A Bay Area native, Taylor Grey is not only an accomplished singer, but a student of Stanford studying Neuroscience! She joined us for 'Artist of the Moment' on The JV Show to discuss her music, growing up in the bay, her schooling, and embarrassing moments from touring. Her new album 'Space Case' is out now!
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