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Central Valley Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Central Valley Podcast. I’m your host, Micah Diele a filmmaker, photographer, and a dude passionate about his community. This podcast focuses on the talented individuals that make up the Central Valley of California, as well as people who are passionate about what they do. The Central Valley has gotten a bad rep, and we’re here to change that. If you enjoy what we’re doing we kindly ask that you download each episode, subscribe to our YouTube, and leave a rating and review on whatever podcast app you’re using. And Once again, thanks for tuning into another episode of the Central Valley Podcast.
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Episodes

#54 Kilt Talk & Whatnot with Scott Patrick (@scottpatrickofficial)

In this episode I am joined by Scott Patrick. Scott is a singer. songwriter, and musician from Mariposa, California. In this episode we talk about how het got into music, the trials and tribulations of his music career, and his various influences throughout his life. I truly enjoyed this conversation and how genuine of a person Scott is.

Mar 30, 20221 hr 41 min

#53 The Mullet with Micah Diele (@centralvalleypodcast & @duffymurphy)

In this episode I give an update on what's going on in the podcast, as well as give information about sponsor packages and the vendor fair we will be attending on March 27th. It is from 12-4pm and we will have over 35 vendors with live music, lawn games, drinks, and a lot more. The address is 3580 N Gardner Avenue in Merced. We hope to see you there! This podcast also gives updates on the way the show is being ran, as well as answers questions people asked about podcast related things.

Mar 23, 202251 min

#52 Yosemite Facelift with Ken Yager (@yageryca @yosemitefacelift)

In this episode I am joined by Ken Yager. Ken is a very interesting dude who I ran into in Mariposa at the Yosemite Climbing Museum. Since seeing Yosemite for the first time in 1972, Ken has been drawn to the beautiful area and has definitely left an impact. He established the Yosemite Climbing association in 2003. He has collected decades' worth of climbing gear, that shows the history of climbing that can be seen at the Yosemite Climbing Museum. He also started Yosemite Facelift because of his...

Mar 16, 20221 hr

#51 Pop Pop with Lindsey Diele & Duffy Murphy (@linnzard @duffymurphy)

In this episode I am joined by my sound guy Duffy Murphy and Wife Lindsey Diele. In this episode we go over the past 50 episodes and celebrate where we've com from. We talk about future ideas and goals for the podcast, as well as get more off topic than you could imagine. It was a great podcast and I truly enjoyed the ridiculous conversation.

Mar 09, 20221 hr 28 min

#50 Liquor Store Stories with T (@liquorstorevideos2)

In this episode I am joined by T, owner of the Bi Rite Liquor Store and most known for his instagram page Liquor Store Videos. In this episode we sit down and chat about how his page came too be, the cancel culture society we live in, what's going on in Yemen, and the most memorable store moments. I truly enjoyed this podcast and I hope you do too.

Mar 02, 202252 min

#49 Woodfire & Whiskey w/ Marco Sanchez (@woodfire_whiskey)

In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Marco Sanchez. Marco is the founder of Woodfire & Whiskey and it's a cinematic adventure every time he cooks. Marco and I sat down and talked about how he got involved in filmmaking, cooking beautiful cuts of meat, and how his brand and company cam to be. I had a great conversation with Marco and truly enjoyed talking about his story and journey to where he is now. I can't recommend this one enough and I hope you enjoy it too!

Feb 23, 20221 hr 8 min

#48 Diving amongst Great White Sharks with Dustin Burkhouse (@dus10photos)

In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Dustin Burkhouse. Dustin is a travel/wildlife photographer, as well as a content creator. He is most known for his photos of Great White Sharks and that is exactly what we talk about on this podcast. We discuss how he got into it, where his love for the ocean came from, & what it's like being face to face with a 15 foot Great White Shark. I really enjoyed this podcast and hope you do too!

Feb 16, 20221 hr 39 min

#47 The Mayor with Matt Serratto (@mattserratto)

In this episode I am joined by the Mayor of Merced Mathew Serratto. This was a great episode and a great conversation with a dude who truly cares about the community he lives in. We talked about how he came to Merced/Central Valley, the paths he took that led him to run for mayor, and a lot about what's going on in the community of Merced, California. I truly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!

Feb 09, 20221 hr 18 min

#46 Against All Odds w/ Terrell Green (@terrell_green)

In this episode I am joined by Social Media Comedian, Influencer, & Published Book Author Terrell Green. Terrell was born and raised in Fresno, CA and definitely has one of the funniest pages on Instagram! He started his career in 2015 after he dropped out of junior college due to the tragedy of seeing his best friend lose his life. Throughout his life he has learned that everything happens for a reason and good things come to those who are willing to be patient and true to yourself. The eve...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 45 min

#45 Just Be Nice with Manuel Stone (@_manuelstone)

In this episode I am joined by my cousin from Portugal, Manuel Stone. He flew into town for my wedding and got the chance to come on the podcast, and to see what an American Thanksgiving looks like. In this episode we laugh a lot, talk about the differences between Portugal and America, we try to remember our families history, and we truly just have a great conversation with one another. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Dec 25, 20211 hr 33 min

#44 Off the Top: Hip-Hop, Merced, & the Central Valley with GB (@gettoboy.official)

In this episode I am joined by GB. GB, also known as Getto Boy, is a hip hop artist from Merced, California. In this episode we talk about how it all got started, his link up with Thizzler, what he stands for and represents, his take on the Central Valley movement, and much more. We dive into deep discussions about Merced, the growth of the city, and the possibility of having more shows in the area. I truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too!

Dec 17, 202153 min

#43 From Film to the Digital Era with Karel Womack (@karelwomack)

In this episode I am joined by a life long friend of mine Karel Womack. Karel has been a photographer for 35 years and in this episode we discuss the changes in camera from film to the digital age. We discuss what photography was like when she first got into it, what we may have lost switching to digital, and a lot more in depth about the way cameras have changed over the years. I truly enjoyed the episode and I hope you do too!

Dec 10, 202159 min

#42 Knockin' Doorz Down with Jason & Mikey (@jasontlachance @nawrocki1 @knockindoorzdown)

In this episode I am joined by the hosts of the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast, Jason and Mikey. In this episode we talk about how their podcast came to be, what inspired it, the various celebrities they've had on, and a lot about Merced, California. We discuss what Merced use to be like and the way we feel the community is growing. I truly enjoyed this episode and I hope you do too!

Dec 03, 20211 hr 16 min

#41 The Realest of Talks with Micah Diele (micah.diele)

In this episode it is a solo podcast with me, Micah Diele, you host. I discuss my upcoming wedding, my trip to Portugal, a look back on the podcast so far, as well as teach you the best song that has ever been created about America . I truly had more fun than I thought I would and hope I am as entertaining as I think I am.

Nov 19, 202142 min

#40 The Road Less Traveled with Ricky G. (@rickyg_tatoos)

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Ricky G. Ricky and I met when I was hired at the Starbucks on 5 Corners in Atwater. Since then we've been great friends who make each laugh non stop when we’re together. In this episode we discuss how he became a tattoo artist, what drives him, and reminisce on memory lane. I truly enjoyed this episode and I hope you do too!

Nov 12, 20211 hr 36 min

#39 Local Legends with Daulton Jeffereries (@daultonjefferies_)

In this episode I am joined by a childhood friend of mine, Daulton Jefferies. Daulton is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball for UC Berkeley and was selected by the Athletics with the 37th overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. In this episode we talk about his journey to the MLB, the mindset that he had going into his debut game, and discusses why baseball is bigger than just the players. I truly enjoyed this conversatio...

Nov 05, 20211 hr 3 min

#38 Mulberry Dreams & Whatnot with Dallas Hoofard (@mulberrydreams.co)

In this episode I am joined by Dallas Hoofard. Dallas and I met a few minutes before the podcast began, but that didn't stop us from laughing our asses off. We talked about his clothing brand, Mulberry Dreams, and how it came to be, how we both found our passion in life, and just had a great time cracking jokes and making each other laugh. I really enjoyed this podcast and hope you do too!

Oct 29, 20211 hr 13 min

#37 THE UNDERDAWGS with R. SOL & IRONCHEFWEEZ (@r.solzilla & @ironchefweez)

In this episode I am joined by two reoccuring guest, R. SOL & IRONCHEFWEEZ. We talk about a variety of subjects like the upcoming projects they have, our past work we've done together, as well as what they have in store for us. I reallyy enjoyed the conversation and hope you do too!

Oct 22, 20211 hr 17 min

#36 Trail Talks & Whatnot: Hiking the PCT with Daniel Fields (@iamdanielfields)

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Daniel Fields. Daniel just finished the PCT, which if you don't know, is a hike that goes from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border. It took him about 4 months to complete and on todays episode we talk about how the hikes was, what he learned on the trail, and what he gained from a once in a lifetime experience like this. I truly enjoyed todays episode and I hope you do too!

Oct 15, 20211 hr 17 min

#35 Educating the Youth with Matt Davis (@mateodavis)

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Matt Davis. Matt and I met through one of the Church's he worked for, but truly became good friends when he became an English teacher at Golden Valley. It was there that I started to substitute for him and we got the chance to truly get to know one another. In this episode we talk about educating the youth, the polarizing society we live in, and how at the end of the day you just need to be a good person. I truly enjoyed this conversation and...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 3 min

#34 The New Studio with James Busbea & Duffy Murphy (@jamesbusbea @duffymurphy)

In this episode I am joined by two of my best friends Duffy Murphy and Jimmy Busbea. This is each their 3rd appearance on the show and I am so happy they could help break in the studio with this podcast. It has been a long journey moving over to the place and I am so happy with the conversation we had. We talked about the process to get to this point in the studio, how it all started, and non stop laughs. I truly enjoyed the episode and I hop you do too!

Oct 01, 20211 hr 29 min

#33 The End of an Era with Lindsey Martinez (@linnzard)

In this episode I am joined by my beautiful Fiancé. This is the last podcast in my original studio and we talk just about that. We discuss the changing of times, our hike to half dome, as well as our favorite gems in Merced. I enjoyed this podcast and hope you do too.

Sep 23, 202153 min

#32 Hola Mi Llamo Es with D_SHAUN (@D_SHAUNMUZIK)

In this episode I am joined by a very talented artist named D_Shaun. D_Shaun is a rapper, R&B artist, rockstar, and a dude who won't let one genre define who he is. I had a great conversation talking with him about his career in music, how he invests in himself, and what he wants to achieve in his life. I had a great time talking to him and he performed two songs. One is titled "Chanel" and the other is a new song that he is premiering titled "Hola Mi Llamo Es." I really enjoyed this convers...

Sep 17, 20211 hr 4 min

#31 A Stroll Down Memory Lane with Josh Samra

In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Josh Samra. Josh and I have been friends since high school and got the opportunity to catch up and talk about the many memories we had growing up with one another. We discussed the time I may or may not have been beat up by a girl, the start of our Youtube Chanel, and the good ol' times. I enjoyed this podcast and I hope you do too!

Sep 03, 20211 hr 22 min

#30 Naps & Episodes with Téa Noelle (@tea.noelle)

In this episode I am joined by singer-songwriter, performer, and music producer from Modesto, California Téa Noelle. Téa is a very talented musician and you may have even seen her playing at various spots in the 209. We talked about how her journey with music began, what she thinks about the growing 209 music scene, and she performed two songs, "Episodes" and "Naps."

Aug 27, 20211 hr 2 min

#29 Cancer & Whatnot with Brian Womack (@beewo5)

In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Brian Womack. Brian and I have been friends since we were children and in this episode discuss his battle with Testicular Cancer. We talk a lot about the whatnot, but also dig deep into the mentality he had when he was fighting cancer and the necessity for a strong support group. I had a great time with Beewo and I think you'll gain a lot for listening to his story and how he beat cancer.

Aug 20, 20211 hr 36 min

#28 Who are the 'Weed Nuns?' with The Sisters of the Valley (@sistersofthevalley)

In this episode I am joined by the The Sister of the Valley, a group of self-styled "weed nuns," are putting their faith in the healing power of cannabis. I sat down with them and discussed who they are, what they do, as well as what their mission is. We answered the many fan questions that were sent in and laughed a whole lot. I enjoyed my time with these ladies and I hope you do too.

Aug 11, 20211 hr 8 min

#27 Cultivate Your Craft with Blaker Brewing (@blakerbrewing @blakertarmac)

In this episode I am joined by Keaton and Raul from Blaker Brewing. We discuss how Blaker Brewing came to be, the upcoming event's that will be held at both of their locations, and their involvement within the community of the 209. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation I had with them and learned a lot about beer! I appreciate you and thanks for listening!

Jun 24, 20211 hr 30 min

#26 Real Estate & Whatnot with Marcus Rodriguez (@markyy_markk)

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine Marcus Rodriguez. Marcus is a great guy and your friendly neighborhood real estate agent. In this episode we talked about his interesting journey into the field of real estate, as well as discuss a variety of topics like why he thinks the market is so hot, various real estate terminologies, and just about life in general. I had a great conversation with Marcus and thoroughly hearing his perspective on life. I appreciate you for listening!...

Jun 18, 20211 hr 40 min

#25 Ayleans, Mental Health, & Muscles with Tanner Dodson (@tannerdodson @ayleanco)

In this episode I am joined by an old friend of mine, Tanner Dodson. Tanner is a personal trainer, owner of Body By Tanner, as well as CEO of his clothing brand Aylean Co. In this podcast we talk about how he got into fitness, his journey with working out, and why mental health is so important. We had a great conversation, laughed a lot, and I hope you enjoy is as much as I did. Once again I appreciate you for listening.

Jun 11, 20211 hr 12 min
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