Bill Soberanes, also known as Mr. Petaluma, was best known for his 49 years at the Petaluma Argus-Courier but also as the founder of the World Wrist-wrestling Contest, the Ugly Dog Contest, the Houdini Halloween Seance. A self-described peopleologist, he claimed to have collected over 45000 photos of himself with presidents, sport figures, movie st…

Jim & Tom welcome historians Katie Watts and John Sheehy for a deep dive into Petaluma’s history from the the 1920s to the 1970s. We explore how Petaluma became known as the world’s egg basket, Prohibition, speakeasies, massive bootlegging rings, famous people-meeter and Petaluma booster Bill Soberanes, the post-war boom, Gilardi’s, Mayor Helen Put…

Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the m…

Jim and Tom welcome Daniel Steinbock to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/17/20. We talk about his relationship with the muse, capturing songs from dreams, his relationship with his father, ancestral trauma, personal growth and much moreSetlistOut of BlueSea InsideKiss of the BeeToo Close to YouRecorded at at th…

Jim and Tom welcome Maya Songbird to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/10/20. We talk about rainbows, what happens when you die, when Maya stopped giving a fuck, growing up in the Castro, how her son is a hater, Maya’s Magic Shop, being a witch, being an empowered woman, being a slut and much more. SetlistI Beli…

Jim got Tom a dozen personalized celebrity videos. 52 minutes of dumb fun with friends and foes, old and new.Von Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcomes The Band Ice Cream to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/3/20. We talk about their reinvention as a band, near death experiences, songwriting, a debilitating hockey injury, apathy and more. SetlistEjectDaily Pep Talk In Front of a Stained MirrorBig CarRosesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater i…

Jim and Tom welcome historian John Sheehy for our longest history feature yet (almost 2 hours!) as we dive deep into the Coast Miwok, the Machiavellian General Vallejo, the 1830’s smallpox epidemic, Petaluma’s Chinese-American and African-American communities in the 19th century, William Bihler, Tom’s favorite explosions, Petaluma's second battle w…

Jim and Tom welcomes Clementine Darling to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/25/20. Clementine left Seattle ten years ago on a busking trip down the West Coast. We look back on the major events of her last decade that led to the life of music she now lives. SetlistThe RoadHoly GhostCrazyFire MapRecorded at at th…

Storytelling episode: Jim and Tom talk COVID-19, deaths inside the Phoenix (2!), tributes to Joel Cox & Nate Reifers, showdowns with local authorities, The Birds premiere at the Phoenix in 1963, anecdotes from big shows, lamenting turning down NWA, nineties punk at the Phoenix and more.Von Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome Yo! & The Electric to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/28/20. We talk about America’s political landscape, music as activism, the future and much more in a 60+ minute interview.SetlistArmando MiendoWar ReadyMakeup SongWould You Like to Buy a Vacuum?Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petal…

Jim and Tom welcome Magic in the Other to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/21/20. We talk about their new album “As It Starts to Fade”, the excitement of the unknown, songwriter Ezra Lipp’s creative path and more. SetlistLightning’s Hotter Than the SunNot Afraid (We All Will Die-E-Oh)Light in my WindowNot Gonna…

Jim and Tom welcome Whiskerman to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/14/20. We talk about their new album “Kingdom Illusion” as well as Graham’s evolution as a songwriter, faith, salvation, the fringes of humanity, experimentation and much more.SetlistVillainsKingdom IllusionRam’s HeadRecorded at at the Phoenix T…

Jim and Tom welcome Schlee to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/10/19. We talk with Schlee about her dreams, her music, her life, her new album and much more. SetlistRun Run BabyWent Like the WindYinzRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.Von Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome On Drugs to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/3/19. We talk about being a cuck, various crimes they've committed, Uckhole Futah, things the band hates (Salt Lake City, Neptune, whales, kindergartners), meeting at church, a bad reviewer, drugs, creativity and much more. SetlistSmushSquishA Re…

Jim and Tom welcome Shoobies to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/26/19. We talk about ghosts, the afterlife, Jacob’s gadgets, Alex’s astrology sign, who would win in a fight between Caleb’s grandfathers and much more. SetlistSuper MalayHigh LowShapesDNARecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Eki Shola to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/12/19. Eki Shola is a Sonoma County based musician who has released a number of albums in the last few years. We talk about the major life events (her mother’s passing, the North Bay fires) that led to her shifting towards a life of music. Setli…

Jim and Tom welcome Morning Hands to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/22/19. We talk about the difficult, seven-year journey to releasing their first full-length album and the triumph of putting it out into the world. We also discuss their personal relationship, pay tribute to friends lost, and explore what a …

Jim and Tom welcome Hizi to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/1/19. We talk about how this band has shaped them, friendship, growing older, their recent releases, the future, what Hizi has meant to them and more. SetlistNothing Mattress / Silence is DeafeningNoix Du CoixRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Pet…

Jim and Tom welcome Slugger to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/24/19. We go in-depth with the band on their new full-length record “Let the Good Times Rot” and the seismic life events that they experienced on the six year path to this album. SetlistSo Long, KiddoSell It to Your FriendsRecorded at at the Phoeni…

Jim and Tom welcome Gabe Katz to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/17/19. We talk about his life of music, family, personal growth, managing emotions, love, what his solo music means to him, the importance of art to society and more. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Oliver Graves to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/13/19. We talk about his America’s Got Talent appearance, his origin story, stand up comedy, his true self, his relationship with his fans and more.Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Caitlin Jemma to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/6/19. We talk about her new album “Love Notes”, different types of love, heartbreak, songwriting and much more. SetlistCounting On YouOne Thought AwayLean On My LoveRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Ben Morrison to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/16/19. We talk about how The Brothers Comatose changed his life as well as his new solo album, having a stalker, old technology and more. SetlistOld TechnologyLet Me BeFeels Like the Devil25 MilesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma,…

Jim and Tom welcome The Coffis Brothers to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/11/19. We talk about the history and characters of Ben Lomond (their hometown) as well as fast food tastes, which brother would betray the other first, the creative process and more. SetlistWe Will Meet AgainThe Other SideImagination To…

Jim and Tom welcome Frankie Boots to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 7/2/19. We talk life, love, New Orleans, embracing the dark side and more as we go deep into how Frankie’s life has changed since he was last on the show. SetlistHarder Said Than DonePagan RanchStraight ShooterHometown StrangerRecorded at at th…

Jim and Tom welcome Jamie DeWolf to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 6/18/19. Jamie is a film director, a writer, a slam poet, a spoken word artist, a circus ringmaster and more. We talk about his creative work, what drives him, defining moments in his life, his conflict with Scientology and much more in this ver…

Jim and Tom welcome Fall Children to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 6/11/19. Our far-reaching conversation with Fall Children explores where they’re at personally, politically, musically and more. SetlistPure ThoughtsThis World Was Never Meant For YouGrimmKavanaugh's KoffinRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in …

Jim and Tom welcome Jake Ward to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/28/19. Jake Ward is the producer of Sonoma County’s North Bay Cabaret - we talk variety shows, burlesque, the joys and challenges of show production, what drives a person to do this work, NBC’s recent five year anniversary and much more. Plus, Ja…

Jim and Tom welcome Lee Vandeveer Band to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/21/19. This episode features a wide-ranging and generous conversation with Lee about her personal story, mental health, empathy, society, the healing power of art, her music and much. SetlistAngel from West County / Sunshine in the RainS…

Jim and Tom welcome Token Girl to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/14/19. Liss Leigh is the songwriter and vocalist of Token Girl - we talk about her music, astrology, queerness, love and much more. Plus, Liss reads Jim’s birth chart. SetlistMeet You ThereSertraline DreamsUpside DownTenRecorded at at the Phoeni…

Onstage with Jim and Tom celebrated 5 years with a special live episode on Saturday 3/30/19 featuring Tom's greatest Phoenix and Petaluma stories. Plus, a special performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" led by Tom as the grand finale. Episode #150! Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.Von Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome King Dream to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 5/7/19. Jeremy Lyon is the songwriter and vocalist of King Dream - we talk about his new album, the tumult that led to it, the personal growth that resulted from making it and much more. SetlistFirst World Problem BluesDemonMoney + PowerPatriotRec…

Jim and Tom welcome Lavender Scared to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 4/2/19. Our wide-ranging conversation (over 2 hours!) explores anarchy, free speech, societal change, activism, freedom, the personal as political and much more. SetlistKill Your SonsWhen the Walls BreakCautionary TaleIt Gets BitterRecorded a…

Jim and Tom welcome State Faults to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/26/19. 2015: State Faults breaks up. 2019: State Faults is back! Our wide-ranging conversation explores the personal growth and pain of those intervening years and why it was time to bring State Faults back.SetlistOld WoundsCitiesTeeth and Bon…

Jim and Tom welcome Impressions Collective to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/19/19. Our wide-ranging conversation explores political issues, religion, family, the music they make, what drives them to make it and much more. SetlistBlack and BlueExcuse Me MissJazz Rhythm and BluesConflictRecorded at at the Phoe…

Jim and Tom welcome LEX the Lexicon Artist to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/12/19. We talk about her “Raging Ego” release and how Lex’s own ego has influenced her art, her relationships, her childhood and the person she is today. SetlistPeep GameCurse of CreativityArtist AnthemRecorded at at the Phoenix Thea…

Matt Jaffe | Onstage with Jim & Tom | 3/5/19Jim and Tom welcome Matt Jaffe to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/5/19. Our wide-ranging discussion (over 80 minutes!) explores some of the major inflection points of his life, a capella hatred, iTunes library curation, Seinfeld references, modes (beast/airplane/sick…

Jim and Tom welcome Awesome Hotcakes to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/26/19. We talk about their polarizing band name, Spike’s wild childhood, songwriting, connection, vulnerability, soul, Sonoma Jazz Girlz and more. SetlistWhen I Hear Louis SingI’m AlrightKidney StewCassette Tape KidRecorded at at the Phoen…

Jim and Tom welcome Kendra McKinley to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/12/19. We talk about her intimate new record, Big Sur, creative health, her path as an artist, Romantic Songs of the Patriarchy and much more. SetlistFace to FaceSinkFireNear and FarawayRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome The Freak Accident to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/5/19. We talk about their new record, abandoning hope, waking up from illusions you've had about life, heartbreak, death, power dynamics, speaking truth and moreSetlistBlown Out10,000 Miles of Bad RoadGoodbye HopeWaking the SleepwalkerRe…

Jim and Tom welcome Bad Thoughts to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/29/19. We talk with the band about bad thoughts, their new release “All My Past Lives Ended Poorly” and their own personal past lives (which ended poorly). SetlistEnemiesKansasPast LivesImaginary FriendsRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Pe…

Jim and Tom welcome Lapel to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/22/19. We talk about her deeply personal new album “Periphery” as well as feminism, reinvention, beacon moments and more. SetlistLead Me Back to YouStop Opening the DoorRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome VICE REINE to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/15/19. We talk about the influence of the Blue Rider art movement, polarity, contradictions, escapism, dystopia, their new album and much more. SetlistSweet DreamBlue RiderWater PalaceBreak the NewsRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma,…

Jim and Tom welcome Lolly Gaggers to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/8/19. We talk about cozying up to society’s notion of the problematic homosexual, pornography, Craigslist, seminal fluid and much more. FYI - this is a very NSFW Onstage!SetlistLate Stage CapitulismWhat I Want24th StreetThinking Of YouRecorde…

Jim and Tom welcome Damper to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/3/19. We talk about life’s little moments, damper puns, burial preferences, the problem of evil in philosophy, creating personal vs political art and more. SetlistPanicProcessionCobwebsCervantesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Jim and Tom welcome Moon Sick to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/13/18. We talk about extraterrestrials, Exogen, “The Music Man”, video game music, dragons, the band’s journey to Earth, proto-punk, their creative dynamic and more. SetlistDSV (Deep Space Vampire)HiccupMillionsFuckin’ ArcataRecorded at at the P…

Jim and Tom welcomes Ash Powell and her band to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/16/18. We talk about the meaning of life, qualia, identity, faith, music, life as a grand narrative, her personal evolution and much more in a wide-ranging conversation. SetlistPlayWinterUp All NightBound to NowhereRecorded at at …

Jim and Tom welcome Everyone is Dirty to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/2/18. We talk about near death experiences, life, medicine, poetry, literary inspirations and much more in a very personal conversation. SetlistXiolaLost Thing3D LightGold ChainRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Social Advocates for Youth is a Sonoma County nonprofit organization that provides support, opportunities and hope to children, youth and families. We talk about the SAY mission, the work SAY does, society’s attitude toward helping young people, trafficking, human services in Sonoma County, funding, why the guests have dedicated themselves to this …