East Bay Yesterday

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“The Bay caught on fire”: How we recovered from environmental catastrophe

September 29, 2026

A few generations ago, the San Francisco Bay was filthy, smokestacks clogged the air with sooty black clouds, and many local plants and animals were on the verge of extinction. Although our region still faces threats from invasive species, pollution, and climate change, an incredible amount of progress has been made. Explaining his motivation for writing San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History (Backcountry Press), an encyclopedic new overview that covers everything from beavers to ea...

Dancing at the end of the world: Oakland Underground, part 2

September 09, 2026

One of the coolest things about Oakland’s DIY culture of the early 2000s is that we did so much with so little. With no corporate sponsorships or major funding, scrappy groups of artists and musicians were able to create a thriving scene built on creativity, resourcefulness (dumpster diving!), and the determined ambition to turn bizarre fantasies into tangible reality. This episode features two stories that exemplify the weird brilliance that made this era so special. The first segment is a...

“No one's trying to get famous”: Oakland Underground, part 1

August 11, 2026

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 blocks away, experimental noise musicians were making bizarre sounds in an abandoned train station within spitting distance of hardcore kids moshing under a freeway overpass while the nearest intersection was being taken over by a sideshow blasting...

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East Bay Yesterday is hosted by Liam O'Donoghue. Its publicly listed email is eastbayyesterday@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for East Bay Yesterday?

The publicly listed email for East Bay Yesterday: eastbayyesterday@gmail.com.

How many listeners does East Bay Yesterday have?

Podseeker estimates East Bay Yesterday reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for East Bay Yesterday?

East Bay Yesterday typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, local historians, activists, artists, museum and archival professionals, and community members with firsthand experience of significant East Bay places, movements, or cultural scenes. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs; Leadership in local museums, historical societies, or cultural organizations; Long-term involvement in civil rights, political, or community organizing. Recent guests include Ben Valis, Sabrina Sierra, and Jhon Benson.

How hard is it to get booked on East Bay Yesterday?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does East Bay Yesterday cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Local History, Oakland, Social Movements, and Urban Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.