Frontier Village, San José
Collector and researcher Tim Stephens discusses the history and community impact of Frontier Village, San Jose’s first theme park 1961-1980.
San José’s Japantown, Part 2
In episode 2, learn about the beginnings of Japantown, its people, landmarks and its importance to our multicultural valley. We will hear about the mission of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and its relevance in today’s world.
San José’s Japantown, Part 1
In this episode we are introduced to the Japanese American Museum of San José and hear from a Sansei (third generation Japanese American) on how her family endured the Heart Mountain Internment Camp while her father was recruited into the U.S. Army to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war.
Project Azorian: Lockheed Missiles & Space, the CIA, and a Soviet Submarine
In 1968, a Soviet nuclear submarine, the K-129, mysteriously disappeared in the North Pacific Ocean. Lockheed Missiles & Space teamed up with the CIA, Howard Hughes’s Summa Corp., Global Marine Corp and others to bring the sub to the surface and learn its secrets. Hear about this harrowing project from someone who’s father was closely involved.
Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck Part 2
In this second half of our interview with Peter Van Coutren of The Center for Steinbeck Studies, we hear more about Steinbeck’s life, his writing process and the enduring legacy left to us as his readers.
Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck Part 1
Author John Steinbeck’s novels are often set in the Bay Area and some of his best known works were written while living in Los Gatos. In this interview with Peter Van Coutren, archivist and researcher at The Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University, we learn about the life of John Steinbeck and the lasting impact his works still have today.
Orchards: Growing Paradise
In conversation with Andy Mariani of Mariani Orchards, C.J. Olson of CJ Olson Cherries, and author of The Last of the Prune Pickers, Tim Stanley. We explore the world of orchards, past and present, in Silicon Valley.
Ampex: The Story of A. Poniatoff
A deep dive into the life of engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer, Alexander M. Poniatoff, the founder of AMPEX.
Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley Part 2
The history and impact of Ampex Corp from 1956 forward (video recordings and further accomplishments)
Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley Part 1
A brief history of the Ampex Corp through 1956 (beginnings through the dawn of video).