The Alameda Connection

Scott Piehler
  • 5.0 (4)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

An encore presentation of "The Alameda Connection," as broadcast on KCSM-HD2, highlighting the best of Alameda, California. Full archive with all past settings: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Margaret Fago-Frank Bette Center For The Arts

    Margaret Fago is the President and Executive Director Board of The Frank Bette Center For The Arts.  Host Scott Piehler talks with Margaret about the history of the center as well as its namesake, plus their two major annual events: Alameda On Camera, and Plein Air Paintout.    Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, March 15, 2026  Full show archive for all past episodes:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  2. MAR 15

    Liz Warmerdam-Alameda Backyard Growers

    Liz Warmerdam is the President of the Board of The Alameda Backyard Growers.   Host Scott Piehler talks with Liz about ABG, and the many services offered to Alameda, including the Project Pick Program, which donated over 15,000 pounds of produce from Alameda gardeners in 2025.   Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, March 8, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  3. MAR 8

    Adam Dove-Saltbreaker

    Adam Dove is the owner of Saltbreaker and Saltbreaker at the Yard, located on Alameda Point.  Host Scott Piehler talks with Adam about the creation of a restaurant that caught the attention of the NY Times, the addition of the casual space at The Yard, and how restaurants can serve as anchors in revitalizing communities. Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  4. MAR 1

    Dave Smith-St. George Spirits

    Dave Smith is the Head Distiller at St. George Spirits, America’s first craft distillery. Host Scott Piehler talks to Dave about the history of St. George, the craft of distilling with local ingredients, and what it means to tell a story in a glass.  Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  5. FEB 19

    Alisa Rasera & John Brennan-Alameda Warming Shelter

    Alisa Rasera and John Brennan have served as co-chairs of the Social Justice Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church, home of the Alameda Warming Shelter Host Scott Piehler talks to Alisa and John about the Shelter, as well as the other programs that are reaching out to help Alameda's unhoused population.  Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, February 15, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  6. FEB 15

    Reka Saleh-Fikscue Barbecue

    Reka Saleh is one half of the husband-and-wife team behind nationally recognized Fikscue Barbecue, which was named to the New York Times list of "50 Favorite Restaurants in America." Host Scott Piehler talks with Reka about Fikscue's journey from barbecue novices to being named alongside the greatest pitmasters in the U.S. with their unique Texas/halal/Indonesian BBQ fusion. Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, February 8, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  7. FEB 1

    Stan Bunger-"Mornings With Madden"

    Stan Bunger is a Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame honoree, the former morning news anchor for KCBS, and the author of "Mornings with Madden."    Host Scott Piehler talks with Stan about his Bay Area upbringing,  broadcasting career, love of Alameda, and what it was like to share the airwaves with the legendary John Madden. Plus, Stan discusses his current project: cataloging and archiving historic recordings from across the history of Bay Area Radio.  Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, February 1, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  8. FEB 1

    Gia Schneider-Natel Energy

    Gia Schneider is the co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Natel Energy, the Alameda company devoted to making hydropower safer for fish.   Host Scott Piehler talks with Gia about this leading-edge technology that not only benefits wildlife, but directly benefits consumers by keeping hydroelectric dams generating, instead of taking them off-line to allow for seasonal fish runs.   Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, January 25, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  9. JAN 25

    Chef Henry Awayan-"The Ube Baking Book."

    Chef Henry Awayan is the proprietor of Whisk Cake Creations, and the author of "The Ube Baking Book: Decadent and Delicious Recipes with Filipino Purple Yam."  Host Scott Piehler talks with Chef Henry about his journey from Alameda to The Food Network, how a toilet paper cake saved his business, and what it means to be "The Ube King."  Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, January 18, 2026 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  10. JAN 18

    Liz Taylor-Deep Ocean Exploration and Research

    Liz Taylor is the President of Deep Ocean Exploration & Research, an Alameda company that creates submersibles that explore the deepest reaches of the oceans.  Host Scott Piehler talks with Liz about the science of submersibles, the offerings of the Deep Ocean Explore Dive Shop, and how you can do your part in preserving the lifeblood of Planet Earth.   Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  11. JAN 11

    Katina Psihos Lethuele -Altarena Playhouse

    Katina Psihos Letheule is the Artistic Director of Altarena Playhouse, an Alameda entertainment staple since 1939. Host Scott Piehler talks with Katina about the history of Altarena, and what makes for a great team on-and-offstage. Also: A preview of the 2026 season. Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min

  12. JAN 4

    Mike Meyers & Cary Weigle-Semifreddi's Bakery

    Mike Meyers and Cary Weigle are the owners of Semifreddi's Bakery, a Bay Area staple for over 40 years. Host Scott Piehler talks with Mike and Cary about great bread, the drive to reduce food waste, Semifreddi's decades-long commitment to community, and just what's behind that name! Show note: This episode originally aired on KCSM-HD2 on Sunday, December 28, 2025 Full show archive with all past episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

    30 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

An encore presentation of "The Alameda Connection," as broadcast on KCSM-HD2, highlighting the best of Alameda, California. Full archive with all past settings: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlamedaConnection

Information

  • Creator
    Scott Piehler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Alameda Connection

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