Pat's Peeps Podcast

Plans are great—until real life knocks on the studio door. Today’s show starts with sun over the Northern California foothills and takes a sharp, necessary turn when a medevac helicopter crashes onto Highway 50. We drop the light banter and shift into service mode: clear updates, listener calls with firsthand details, and a steady tone while neighbors lift part of the aircraft to free a pinned woman. That on‑air pivot is the heart ...

Plans vanished the moment the phones blew up. We set out to walk you through how a daily show gets made—music cues, topic lists, the dance between light and heavy—and then a Medevac helicopter crashed on Highway 50. What followed was a live pivot: verified details, road closures, the improbable luck of a construction zone, and the kind of bystander courage that makes you stop and breathe. You’ll hear how we balance urgency with emp...

We celebrate a rainy October Friday, reflect on the long road to a nightly talk show, and share the data that proves listener loyalty. From a near-syndication in 2020 to today’s #1 TSL rating at night, we lay out what trust, timing, and community have built together.

• walking update and fresh momentum
• thanks to listeners and small businesses
• podcast–radio synergy and growth path
• early career drive and de...

A rainy fall morning, a record day of downloads, and a park that literally changed overnight—sometimes the smallest surprises set up the biggest questions. We stumbled onto a brand-new playground where a restroom used to be, tested the slide with more courage than grace, and used that jolt of change to explore the hidden pressure behind great performances. From there, we traveled into the tape archive of infamous studio blowups: Bu...

Record-setting audience on International Podcast Day fuels a fast, funny, and heartfelt tour through 341 episodes. We share why most shows fade, how we kept going, and the local business mission that powers PatSPeeps.com.

• celebrating International Podcast Day and record downloads
• explaining PatSPeeps.com and the support local model
• why most podcasters quit and how to beat pod fade
• daily creative discipl...

A gray morning, a faster pace, and a head full of sports and music—sometimes the best conversations start on a walk. We kick things off with the simple joy of moving, then ride the high of a Dodgers sweep in Seattle and cut through the easy “they bought it” narrative with real stories of development, reinvention, and a farm system that keeps the engine running. From there, we pivot to the NFL’s weekly reality check: injuries that b...

Nostalgia hits hard when seemingly innocent childhood memories collide with modern sensibilities. This unexpected Saturday morning podcast was sparked when Pat Walsh discovered a YouTube critique calling The Hillbilly Bears cartoon an offensive mockery of rural poverty—a take that completely contradicts his fond childhood experiences with these beloved characters.

Throughout this delightful trip down memory lane, Pat pushe...

Ever had your face go numb at the dentist and then immediately tried to drink hot coffee? On this delightfully meandering Friday episode, I take you along for the ride as I navigate dental misadventures with temporary crowns and strict warnings against anything crunchy or sticky – which naturally leads to a nostalgic dive into the disappointing evolution of Cracker Jack prizes from actual toys to mere QR code stickers.

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Weather and music create powerful connections to our memories and influence our daily experiences in meaningful ways.

• Documenting weather patterns helps preserve specific memories of days gone by
• Robin Trower's 1974 album "Bridge of Sighs" stands as one of rock's greatest achievements 
• Trower's guitar style and facial expressions rival Jimi Hendrix in skill and performance quality

Have you ever had one of those days that starts with frustration but ends with unexpected joy? Join me on a therapeutic walk through my property as I process the aggravation of being turned away from a doctor's appointment despite having been a patient there for over two decades.

The morning began with a 45-minute drive to a medical appointment for a concerning skin lesion, only to be told they couldn't find my i...

Pat reflects on the once-common sight of people smoking on television, particularly Johnny Carson, which sparked memories of his own five-year smoking habit from ages 16 to 21.

• Pat recalls quitting smoking after experiencing breathing difficulties at a young age
• Discussion of the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act of 1970, signed by Nixon, which banned cigarette TV commercials effective January 1971
• Detailed...

We examine Don Lemon's contradictory behavior as he claims to be "above name-calling" while doing exactly that in street interviews, revealing a troubling pattern of hypocrisy from the former CNN host.

• Celebration of Friday vibes and the cooler weather creating a pleasant atmosphere
• Discussion of greatest debut albums including Boston, Tom Petty, Dire Straits, The Cars, and Van Halen
• Analysis o...

Pat takes listeners on a morning walk through the Northern California foothills, reflecting on community, media, music, and finding balance during challenging times.

• Local business spotlight on Roc & Sol Diner's two-for-one meal promotion through September 30th

• Thoughts on creating community gatherings at local businesses
• The importance of physical activity and nature for mental health
• Reflections o...

Twelve years on the air and still fiercely independent. That's the milestone Pat Walsh celebrates in this candid, freewheeling episode that showcases why authentic local radio remains irreplaceable.

Broadcasting from heritage powerhouse KFBK in Sacramento—the same 50,000-watt station that launched Rush Limbaugh's career—Pat proudly carries the torch as possibly "the last local radio talk show host at night i...

Two entertainment legends left us on the same day, each leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that shaped American culture in profound ways.

Robert Redford, Hollywood's golden boy who died at 89, wasn't just the handsome leading man who made hearts flutter in classics like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." He revolutionized filmmaking through his founding of the Sundance Film Institute, creating a ...

The legendary Herb Alpert joins us for a heartfelt conversation that spans his extraordinary 90 years as a musician, producer, and cultural icon. With characteristic warmth and humility, Herb shares the pivotal moment when a teacher told him, "The trumpet is a piece of plumbing—you're the instrument," forever changing his approach to music and self-expression.

As we explore Herb's remarkable journey, he...

Pat Walsh dives into America's broken bail system with bail expert Topo Padilla following the tragic murder of a Ukrainian refugee by a repeat offender who should have been behind bars. The conversation examines how our justice system repeatedly fails to protect innocent citizens while giving dangerous criminals endless second chances.

• The murder of a Ukrainian refugee woman in North Carolina by a man with 14 prior ...