The Blue Blocks Podcast

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A podcast where we geek about everything, especially Uptown Sacramento.

  1. 11/15/2024

    Episode #45. Stuart Gow, Local Resident and Photographer!

    This is the longest episode in the history of Blue Blocks! We hope you enjoy this conversation. Much of it is lighthearted, silly and full of laughs (first 20 minutes are the silly ice breakers). They also have serious discussions about innovative ideas for our neighborhood. We also learn about how Stuart came to California from Scotland and his whole backstory that led him to end up moving to Woodlake 7 years ago. During this episode, Sheilah gets a nickname (Gotta Listen to find out!) and Co-Host Mike Hollis shares about a new side project that he and Sheilah may be taking on together (Gotta Listen to find out too!) These two interview a local resident and Photographer, Stuart Gow, who recently had a remarkable photography exhibit that highlighted North Sacramento called "I Wish You Would Love Me Again" at Neverboard Gallery on Del Paso Boulevard. The photographs were all stunning and conversation starters because they were beautiful images of the blight and neglect that can be found on the streets in our District Two. Listen as these 3 talk about how the visual imagery was a catalyst for bringing residents together to talk about important issues. Stuart shares about his photo book, the mural on Thrift Town, and his next show he intends to do for Photography Month in April 2025 in Sacramento.  This episode is a long one because the conversation between these 3 friends/neighbors went deep into the things they love about the Boulevard, ways to enhance it, optimistic ideas for new ways to use empty buildings, and commentary about what keeps them striving for more growth and development in this District. Sheilah is an idea factory! They also talked a lot about food, chocolate, whiskey, dogs, spam, hallmark movies, the Walking Dead, nicknames, murals, swords, restoring cars, and events happening this weekend! If any of their conversation inspires you to get in on the conversation about HOW TO MAKE THE BOULEVARD BETTER and MORE OF A DESTINATION, please write in and we will read your comments on the air. Or feel free to send in an audio message about your feedback on their innovative ideas (phantom galleries, pop-up kitchens, neighborhood litter walks, social mixers, and more)   MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STUART'S PHOTOGRAPHY OF OUR DISTRICT 2: www.iwishyouwouldlovemeagain.com IG: @stuart.gow Neverboard Gallery IG: @neverboard   As always, send us your events that you want us to announce and promote on the podcast! IG: @blueblockspodcast or email: blueblockspod@gmail.com

    1h 27m
  2. 11/14/2024

    Episode #46. Bill Silveira, Trivialogist in Chief at Trivialogy

    Having Thursday Night Trivia at King Cong Brewery on the Boulevard ever since April 2018 has helped the Brewery to thrive on Thursday Nights. It gained so much popularity that it eventually grew to Tuesdays AND Thursday nights! People come from all over the city to play Trivia here on the Blvd. Trivia is something that dozens of local residents look forward to as a fun community weekly gathering! So, our special guest today is the owner of Trivialogy, the Trivialogist in Chief, himself, Bill Silveira! We learn all about how Bill started his Trivia business 17 year ago at a single venue and grew it to currently partnering with 28 venues 3 days a week! If you are a Regular Player, you will love to hear all the juicy details straight from the Trivia Master himself! Listen in and share this episode!  JOIN IN THE FUN AT ONE OF THESE WEEKLY GAMES! Trivia by Device Device Brewing on 14th Ave., Sacramento Tuesdays @ 6:00   The Old Town Quiz Old Town Pizza and Tap House, Elk Grove Tuesdays @ 7:00    The Cabin Quiz The Cabin, Downtown Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00    The Blue Note Quiz Blue Note Brewing, Woodland Tuesdays @ 6:30    The King Cong Quiz King Cong Brewing Co., Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00    Neighborhood Trivia 19 Handles Pub & Grill, Sacramento Tuesdays @7:00    Triviasaurus Rex Pizzasaurus Rex, Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00   Mojo's Midtown Masterminds Mojo's Tap & Kitchen Tuesdays @ 6:30   Lucid Trivia Lucid Winery, Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00   The Baker Dog Quiz Bike Dog Brewing, West Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00    FoHo Trivia Folsom Hotel Saloon, Folsom Tuesdays @ 7:00   Henry's Lounge Quiz Henry's Lounge, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:30    The Bike Dog Quiz Bike Dog Taproom on Broadway, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 7:00    Track 7 Trivia  Natomas and Curtis Park, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:00     The Kupros Quiz Kupros Craft House, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 7:00    Bailarin Sip and Solve Bailarin Cellars Winery, Sacramento 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:00     Trivia by Device Device Taproom in the Pocket, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:30    The 524 Quiz  524 Restaurant & Cantina, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00    Trivia At Ease  At Ease Brewing Co., Sacramento Thursdays @ 6:00    The King Cong Quiz King Cong Brewing Co., Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00   Trivia by Device Device Taproom in the Ice Blocks, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00   The Flatland Quiz Flatland Brewing Co., Elk Grove Thursdays @ 6:30    Joneck's: Trivia by the Glass Jonek's Lounge and Wine Bar 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 7:00    La Porta Pub Quiz La Porta Restaurant & Bar, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00    The Bike Dog Quiz Bike Dog Taproom 1210 66th Street, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00    The Lock & Key Quiz Lock & Key Tapas + Bar, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 Starts November 7   Follow Bill at: https://www.trivialogy.com/ Instagram  @trivialogy101 Facebook @trivialogy101

    1h 1m

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A podcast where we geek about everything, especially Uptown Sacramento.