Experience Silicon Valley

Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills

Experience Silicon Valley explores the history and culture that transformed the Valley of Heart's Delight into a burgeoning hi-tech mecca.

Episodes

  1. 8h ago

    Frontier Village

    Send us Fan Mail Collector and researcher Time Stevens discusses the history and community impact of Frontier Village, San Jose's first theme park 1961-1980.

  2. 07/19/2025

    San José's Japantown: Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail 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. Carolyn Hamasaki Brown gives us a unique perspective on what life was like for the early immigrants, their descendants, and her hope for the future.

  3. 07/19/2025

    San José's Japantown: Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail 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. We will also hear about the bravery of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Infantry Battalion composed of second generation (Nisei)Japanese American soldiers and the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.

  4. 06/18/2025

    Project Azorian: Lockheed Missiles & Space, the CIA, and a Soviet Submarine

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

  5. 05/20/2025

    Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck pt 2

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

  6. 05/20/2025

    Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck pt 1

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

  7. 02/25/2025

    Orchards: Growing Paradise

    Send us Fan Mail In conversation with Andy Mariani, C.J. Olson and Tim Stanley, we explore the world of orchards, past and present, in Silicon Valley.

  8. 02/20/2025

    Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley-Alexander Poniatoff biography

    Send us Fan Mail A deep dive into the life of engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer, Alexander M. Poniatoff, the founder of AMPEX.

  9. 02/20/2025

    Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley pt 2

    Send us Fan Mail The history and impact of Ampex Corp from 1956 forward (video recordings and further accomplishments)

  10. 02/20/2025

    Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley pt 1

    Send us Fan Mail A brief history of the Ampex Corp through 1956 (beginnings through the dawn of video).

  11. 02/14/2025 ·  Bonus

    What is Experience Silicon Valley?

    Send us Fan Mail Hosts Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills discuss their passion and interests in starting the podcast, Experience Silicon Valley.

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Experience Silicon Valley explores the history and culture that transformed the Valley of Heart's Delight into a burgeoning hi-tech mecca.

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  • Creator
    Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Experience Silicon Valley
  • Show Website
    Experience Silicon Valley