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East Bay Yesterday

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East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

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In Oakland on any given weekend in the early 2000s there might’ve been be a punk show in an old Victorian happening down the block from a warehouse rave while, at the same time, a bunch of burners were doing pyrotechnics in an old factory and a few b... more

On the night that 18-year-old Joan Gelfand moved to Berkeley in 1972, she experienced her first riot, as protesters infuriated by President Nixon’s re-election raged down Telegraph Avenue. That was the beginning of a wild ride that soon found Gelfand... more

Walter Riley first got involved with political organizing when he was a 12-year-old boy protesting against Jim Crow-era segregation laws in North Carolina. Since then, he hosted an event with Malcolm X, managed a campaign for the Black Panther Party,... more

Berkeley’s waterfront has undergone many transformations. For millennia, the shoreline was dotted with Ohlone village sites, thriving amidst an abundance of fish and fowl. In the decades following the Gold Rush, factories and neighborhoods sprouted u... more

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Jessalyn Aaland
Artist and publisher who wrote the Oakland Review of Books article that inspired the episode
Current Editions
Episode: “No one's trying to get famous”: Oakland Underground, part 1
Heather Freinkel
Musician and photographer involved in the Oakland Underground scene
Unimatrix Zero; Heather Blotto (stage name)
Episode: “No one's trying to get famous”: Oakland Underground, part 1
Joan Gelfand
Author of Outside Voices, a memoir of the Berkeley Revolution
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Episode: “Berkeley was heaven” until it wasn’t: 1970s feminist explosion
Walter Riley
Local legend, civil rights lawyer and longtime organizer
Independent activist, author of Civil Rights and Structural Attacks
Episode: From Jim Crow to Oscar Grant: Walter Riley shares lessons from a lifetime of organizing
Jesse Strauss
Organizer, musician, journalist; co-author of the book
Oakland-based activist and author
Episode: From Jim Crow to Oscar Grant: Walter Riley shares lessons from a lifetime of organizing
Camille Antinori
Longtime member of the Cal Sailing Club; Berkeley Waterfront Community Coalition; environmental economist
Berkeley Fishing Oral History Project; Cal Sailing Club; Berkeley Waterfront Community Coalition
Episode: “Fishing kept us out of trouble”: Memories of the Berkeley waterfront
Mitchell Fleischer
Co-president of the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Episode: “Fishing kept us out of trouble”: Memories of the Berkeley waterfront
Paul Daley
Co-founder of the Alexander Shulgin Research Institute
Alexander Shulgin Research Institute
Episode: “No casual experiments”: Inside a legendary psychedelics lab
Wendy Tucker
Director of the Shulgin Foundation, daughter of Ann Shulgin
Shulgin Foundation
Episode: “No casual experiments”: Inside a legendary psychedelics lab

Host

Liam O'Donoghue
Host of East Bay Yesterday

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 541 ratings
  • Local knowledge

    A beautiful library of some east bay history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anastarzia
    United States2 months ago
  • Long Time Listener

    I absolutely love this show. Liam is such a thorough researcher and a great host. If you’re wanting to know more about the place you’re from or the place you call home, this is an excellent way to get in touch with the East Bay culture / community / history. The topics for the episodes are always so wide-ranging and sometimes really surprising! Even when I think I know the story, I always learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesse Dutton-Kenny
    United States8 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Absolutely fascinating stories that are very well researched and thoughtful! The histories span time and are very diverse. People who like history and cultural stories will enjoy this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    exlibrislarkin
    United States10 months ago
  • Liam for President

    I’ve learned so much about Oakland as a cultural and historical hub from this informative and enjoyable podcast. I appreciate the focus on social activism. Thanks to host Liam O’Donaghue who is an Oakland treasure of a human!

    This show make Bay Area commutes almost tolerable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cerinoaktown
    United States10 months ago
  • 👌🎧

    Great podcast with wonderful lore of the Bay Area. Liam has a knack for interviewing and every episode puts a smile on my face 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chatche
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise deep research and local focus.
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Show is highly informative and engaging for Bay Area natives and newcomers alike.
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The host is seen as a trusted storyteller and advocate for community history.

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“No one's trying to get famous”: Oakland Underground, part 1
Q: Can you tell me about your name and where you're from?
Jessalyn introduces herself, confirming she's originally from Southern California and now based in Emeryville, before discussing moving to the Bay Area in 2006 and her early involvement in the scene.
“Berkeley was heaven” until it wasn’t: 1970s feminist explosion
Q: What was it like arriving in Berkeley in the early 1970s and how did the scene influence you personally?
Arriving during a time of riot and renewal, I found a vibrant, democratic community where women artists and activists created spaces, formed collectives, and used poetry and art as tools for social change.
“Berkeley was heaven” until it wasn’t: 1970s feminist explosion
Q: Could you explain what second wave feminism was and how it differed from the first wave?
Second wave feminism built on the vote achieved in the first wave and pushed for broader changes like equal pay, childcare, and financial empowerment, expanding the scope of women's rights well beyond suffrage.
“I felt burning in my throat”: Preparing for nuclear war in Livermore
Q: What health impacts have been documented or alleged in Livermore and the surrounding community?
State health department studies found elevated rates of childhood cancers, malignant melanoma, and increased cancer risk among workers; Sherry Pratt recounts her breast cancer and a cluster of cases among colleagues, illustrating potential health consequences linked to lab operations.
“I felt burning in my throat”: Preparing for nuclear war in Livermore
Q: How did Tri-Valley CARES begin to uncover the lab's activities and hazards?
Through persistent public records requests and FOIA, gathering documents and inspector notes that revealed off-site contamination, accidents, and the presence of hazardous materials at Livermore Lab, which empowered the group to inform the community and push for action.

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A Bay Area history show that centers on Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay communities through long-form conversations with historians, activists, artists, and local leaders. Episodes frequently explore social movements, urban development, housing, preservation, and cultural memory, often tying past events to contemporary issues in the region. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from civil rights organizers and preservationists to journalists and practitioners in the arts—delivering deeply researched, locally grounded storytelling. The format blends archival history with personal narratives, offering a strong appeal to listeners who enjoy nuanced, place-based history and conversations about community change.

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Recent guests on East Bay Yesterday include:

1. Jessalyn Aaland
2. Heather Freinkel
3. Joan Gelfand
4. Walter Riley
5. Jesse Strauss
6. Camille Antinori
7. Mitchell Fleischer
8. Paul Daley

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