Burlingame it’s a Small Town

Mark at the Mic

Historical interviews with citizens, merchants and city officials about the history of Burlingame.  Including conversations with local authors and featuring A Women in Business Series. 

Episodes

  1. MAR 1

    #124 Mariko Jesse

    In this episode Mark sits down with another hidden jewel of Burlingame, Mariko Jesse.  Mariko shares with Mark how she was born in Japan, grew up in Hong Kong and studied art in London at one of the most prestigious art schools in the world. Hint, you will have to listen to the episode to find out the name of the art school.  Her work consists of illustrations for cookbooks, interiors, murals, windows, picture books, maps and lots more.  She has an online sketching and illustration class as well, found on the Creative Bug website.  This is Mariko's 30th year working as an illustrator.  With over 3 thousand followers and 6 thousands posts on instagram, Mariko must be doing something right.  Please join us for an interesting conversation.  #marikojesse #burlingameitsasmalltown #markatthemic #burlingamehistoricalsociety #burlingamehillsboroughneighborhoodclub This episode is also available on youtube, audio only:  https://youtu.be/2JOHNGXZAJQ

    53 min

  2. FEB 2

    #128 Jacquie Cooke

    In this episode episode Mark at the Mic sits down with Jacquie Cooke long time Burlingame resident and  mother of 3 daughters ages 19,17 and 14.  Jacquie is an elite runner having recently run the Chicago Marathon in 2hrs and 51min. placing 4th in her division.  She is also the Chief Legal Administrative Officer for Weight Watchers.  In her spare time she has coached AYSO soccer for 25 years, served as the President of the Burlingame Mothers Club for 2 years, and also has volunteered for the Burlingame Community Education and the Burlingame Library Foundation.  This past fall she became a mentor for the Women's Coaching Alliance.  Fun Fact: Jacquie completed so many AP classes at Burlingame High School she entered UC Berkeley as a sophomore   #burlingameitsasmalltown #markatthemic #burlingamehistoricalsociety #impalaracingteam

    51 min

  3. FEB 2

    #125 Allan Stanbridge 125k Running Man

    In this episode, Mark at the Mic has a fun conversation with long time Burlingame resident Allan Stanbridge who has run 125 thousand miles over a span of 45 years or so.  That's the equivalent of 5 times around the world!  100 marathons, including 5 Boston marathons and numerous SF marathons as well as several Bay to Breakers and more.  In addition, Allan has swam from Alcatraz Island to the SF shoreline many times.  One can often find Allan swimming in the SF Bay off of Coyote Point or the Burlingame Aquatic Center. Allan taught at Capuchino High School and several other County High schools.   Allan and his wife Chris have been married for 56 years and have 2 grown daughters Tracy and Erin.   #burlingameitsasmalltown #burlingamehistoricalsociety # markatthemic

    55 min
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About

Historical interviews with citizens, merchants and city officials about the history of Burlingame.  Including conversations with local authors and featuring A Women in Business Series. 

Information

  • Creator
    Mark at the Mic
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Burlingame it’s a Small Town
  • Show Website
    Burlingame it’s a Small Town