Livin' in San Diego

Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis

🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

  1. 2d ago

    Family Camp, Modern Times Says Goodbye, & Carlsbad History | Episode 286

    This week on the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy talk Padres and Giants frustration, possible trade deadline moves, the sweetest swings in baseball history, San Diego Fourth of July fireworks, a new BoxLunch coming to Carlsbad, the closure of Modern Times Far West Lounge in Encinitas, and what buyers need to know about contingent offers in today’s real estate market. Plus, Chris recaps his family trip to Montecito Sequoia Lodge, and the San Diego Story of the Week explains the history behind Carlsbad’s tree streets, presidential streets, and State Street.Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.Buying - https://www.livininsandiego.com/buySelling - https://www.livininsandiego.com/sell🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1h 11m

  2. Jun 18

    World Cup, A New Food Hall, and Lake San Marcos | Episode 285

    This week on the Living in San Diego podcast, we’re talking local brewery updates, new projects coming to San Diego, Father’s Day weekend, Padres and Giants struggles, World Cup facts, the current San Diego real estate market, and the story behind Lake San Marcos.Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below.Buying - https://www.livininsandiego.com/buySelling - https://www.livininsandiego.com/sell🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1 hr

  3. Jun 11

    San Diego's Oldest Winery, California's First Dick's House of Sport, & Snoop Dogg | Episode 284

    This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, we recap a weekend that included youth soccer in Temecula, a stay at South Coast Winery, Bare Knuckle Brewing, and a Snoop Dogg concert at the brand-new Long Beach Amphitheater. We also discuss California’s first Dick’s House of Sport coming to Mission Valley, the return of Gaslamp Urban Pickleball, and the decision to eliminate paid parking in Balboa Park. For our San Diego Story of the Week, we dive into the history of Bernardo Winery, the oldest continuously operating winery in Southern California, and how it survived Prohibition and more than a century of change in San Diego County. Plus, we talk Padres baseball, the upcoming World Cup, and whether San Diego still delivers the lifestyle people move here for. Brought to you by the Livin’ in San Diego real estate crew. Thinking about making a move in San Diego County? Reach out through the link below. Buying - https://www.livininsandiego.com/buy Selling - https://www.livininsandiego.com/sell 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1h 2m

  4. Jun 4

    From New York to San Diego: Baseball, Pizza & Live From the Dugout | Episode 283

    What do retired MLB players wish they had known when they were 12 years old? On this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lerner to talk about his move from New York to San Diego, the adjustment from East Coast life to the San Diego lifestyle, his love of sports memorabilia, and his new project, Live From the Dugout. Live From the Dugout gives young athletes and their parents the chance to hear directly from former Major League Baseball players. The conversations go beyond stats and highlights. They focus on handling slumps, managing pressure, building confidence, and learning the lessons that can help kids both on and off the field. We also get into a few lighter topics, including Jeff’s search for New York-quality pizza and bagels in San Diego, collecting baseball cards with his sons, and some of the sports memorabilia he has picked up over the years. Jeff also shares the dream guest he would love to bring onto the platform: Mike Piazza. In this episode: Moving from New York to San DiegoAdjusting to the San Diego lifestyleThe San Diego pizza and bagel debateThe story behind Live From the DugoutHelping young athletes handle pressure and adversityJeff’s favorite sports memorabiliaCollecting baseball cards with his sonsWhy Mike Piazza would be the perfect future guestLearn more about Live From the Dugout: https://livefromthedugout.com/ https://www.instagram.com/livefromthedugout https://www.instagram.com/jefflerner/ 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1 hr

  5. May 28

    SD Restaurant Shoutouts, Lost Abbey’s The Monastery & the Birth of the Fish Surfboard | Episode 282

    In this episode of the Living in San Diego podcast, Cass and Chris catch up on local life around San Diego, from Memorial Day youth baseball in San Marcos to golfing Boulder Oaks in Escondido, laser tag in San Marcos, and a few local food shout-outs including Corner Pizza and Board & Brew.They also dig into San Diego sports, including San Diego FC, the upcoming World Cup, the Padres’ offensive struggles, and the new City Connect 2.0 uniforms inspired by Día de los Muertos.For New, To-Do, and Adieu, they cover Lost Abbey’s new Monastery taproom in Miramar, the 20th annual Switchfoot Bro-Am returning to Moonlight Beach, and the upcoming closure of Pacifica Del Mar after nearly 40 years.The San Diego Story of the Week dives into the origin of the fish surfboard, shaped by 16-year-old Steve Lis in a Point Loma garage back in 1967, and how it became one of San Diego’s most iconic contributions to surf culture.Get on the list, join the crew: https://go.livininsandiego.com/lisd-pod-newsletter🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1h 8m

  6. May 21

    San Diego’s U.S. Air Guitar Champion: Lt. Facemelter | Episode 281

    In this episode of the Living in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cass sit down with Jason Farnan, better known as Lieutenant Facemelter, the 2013 U.S. National Air Guitar Champion. Jason gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the wild world of competitive air guitar, from local San Diego competitions to the U.S. Nationals and the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland. We talk about how routines are judged, what “airness” actually means, the costumes, the stage personas, and why this fringe art form is a lot more serious than people might think. We also get into Jason’s story of moving from Rochester, New York to San Diego, how the documentary Air Guitar Nation pulled him into the scene, and what it has been like performing as Lieutenant Facemelter for more than a decade. Plus, Jason shares another side of his career as a professional graphic and UX designer, including the story behind creating a trumpet-themed logo for New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz that ended up being sold as official merchandise at Citi Field. And if you’re in San Diego, there’s an upcoming San Diego Air Guitar competition happening Saturday, May 30th at 7:00 PM at Booze Brothers Brewing Company in Vista. It’s free, all-ages, and open to new competitors. LINKS:  Event (FREE): https://www.instagram.com/p/DWvGvW3lCNh/  Lt. Facemelter: https://www.instagram.com/ltfacemelter/ SD Air Guitar: https://www.instagram.com/sdairguitar/ US Air Guitar: https://www.instagram.com/usairguitar/ Lt. Facemelter World Championship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRWGzVYJkA Randy Diablo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4WwI3c0rs 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    58 min

  7. May 14

    Blink 182, KoaKai Brewing, and The Most Overrated Thing in SD | Episode 280

    This week on the Living in San Diego podcast, Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis break down what’s happening around San Diego, from Kokai Brewing opening in Oceanside to North Park Music Fest, clean draft beer lines, Padres updates, San Diego FC payroll talk, and the surprisingly difficult world of playing first base. Plus, we get into the San Diego roots of Blink-182, from Poway and Rancho Bernardo to 91X and their rise into one of the biggest pop-punk bands in the world. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    51 min

  8. May 7

    Palm Trees, Secret Bars, and Cyclovia in Encinitas | Episode 279

    San Diego is packed this week! Chris and Cassidy kick things off with a weekend full of local baseball, soccer, a beach cleanup in Solana Beach, and an anniversary dinner at Amalfi in San Marcos. Then they dive into the biggest sports news in town — the San Diego Sockers clinch their 17th indoor title with the Ron Newman Cup, while San Diego FC navigates injuries and a rough stretch. Plus, the Padres' offense is leaving a lot to be desired. On the local scene, Chris and Cassidy spotlight Arcana, a new secret cocktail den coming to Encinitas, a fresh outdoor deck at Michi Brewery, and the return of Cyclovia to Encinitas on May 17th — when Coast Highway shuts down for cyclists and pedestrians. And yes, the Apple Store in North County is closing its doors. This week's San Diego Story digs into something you've probably never thought twice about — palm trees. Spoiler: most aren't native. They uncover the fascinating history of the "Serra Palm," planted in 1769 and believed to be California's very first. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    1h 4m
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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

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  • Creator
    Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis
  • Show Website
    Livin' in San Diego

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