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  • Gasia Flies Solo - Off the Mic's "origin story"

    Gasia Flies Solo - Off the Mic's "origin story"
    Jul 10 2025
    Gasia shares the backstory of her and Mike's friendship with her co-host out today due to a medical appointment. She begins by explaining how the show is built on two decades of friendship and shared experiences as reporters at KTVU Fox 2. Gasia then shares her personal journey into journalism, highlighting her path through community college and various news markets before landing her dream job at KTVU, where she met Mike. She recounts their professional partnership and personal bond, emphasizing how their different schedules led to the creation of "Off the Mic." The episode also features a Giants baseball story, illustrating how Mike's passion for the sport helped Gasia connect with it through her own son's burgeoning baseball career before expressing gratitude for Mike's influence and hopes for his speedy return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • From the newsroom to the emergency room

    From the newsroom to the emergency room
    Jul 3 2025
    Mike and Gasia start by recounting a busy morning covering the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial verdict. Mike then shares a personal anecdote about a recent, severe back spasm that landed him in the emergency room and forced him to miss several days of work which led to a conversation about the physical demands of their job, needing to appear composed and energetic on air even when feeling unwell. They also touch upon Fourth of July plans, with Gasia preparing to cover a Pleasant Hill parade for a "Zip Trips", and the community's welcoming response to their broadcast. Mike recalls his past experiences covering Fourth of July fireworks, detailing his strategy for live reporting and the unpredictable nature of San Francisco fog. The conversation shifts to personal health, including managing cholesterol and the challenges of maintaining an exercise routine with their demanding schedules. They conclude by expressing gratitude for their health and the support of their colleagues, acknowledging the physical and mental toll of their profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Summer Jobs and Life Lessons

    Summer Jobs and Life Lessons
    Jun 18 2025
    Mike and Gasia discuss current events, including an appellate court case about presidential deployment of the National Guard and a UCSF hospital workers' strike. They then share personal anecdotes about Father's Day, with Gasia recounting her tradition of celebrating her father and Mike's 49th birthday. A significant portion of their conversation revolves around the value of summer jobs for teenagers, with both sharing their own formative experiences in retail and other early employment. They highlight how these jobs foster responsibility, communication skills, and real-world learning, contrasting them with academic pursuits and the changing landscape of entry-level positions. The duo conclude this weeks show with a mutual appreciation for their weekly "off the mic" discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Happy Father's Day... and Birthday , Mike!

    Happy Father's Day... and Birthday , Mike!
    Jun 14 2025
    Gasia is back from vacation just in time for Father's Day, and Mike reflects on fatherhood.. as a dad and son. They also share a lighthearted conversation about their Father's Day plans, with Mike looking forward to a relaxing day of golf and family time. The podcast duo also briefly touch on current events, including Governor Newsom's stance against President Trump's actions and the San Jose Mayor's efforts regarding homelessness before concluding with a promise of improved technical quality for next week's broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Rewind episode ft. Greg Lee on the LA wildfires

    Rewind episode ft. Greg Lee on the LA wildfires
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode throwback, Mike and Gasia talk about planning events with the family ahead of time and traveling for work before they welcome their first guest on the show! KTVU reporter Greg Lee talks about going on the road and reporting on the wildfires in Los Angeles County. Mike and Gasia also talk about their kids playing sports, and Gasia shares a story on one of the first times she listened to Greg report on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 min
  • KTVU latest and Zip trips

    KTVU latest and Zip trips
    May 23 2025
    Mike and Gasia introduce KTVU's new studio, recap the week and take a stroll down memory lane before talking about this season of "Zip Trips". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Happy Mother's Day!

    Happy Mother's Day!
    May 15 2025
    Gasia and Mike talk about the end of school year sprint and Mother’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Breaking SFPD news ft. Mark Tamayo (episode 12)

    Breaking SFPD news ft. Mark Tamayo (episode 12)
    May 9 2025
    Gasia and Mike start this show off with the breaking news from the San Francisco Police Department and Mark Tamayo joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming the Chief Meteorologist at the KTVU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 min