In this episode from Write-Up-The-Coast, we bring you an exclusive "In Conversation" event with acclaimed NYC writer Paul Lisicky! Recorded live on June 19th, 2025, from the stunning Sea Ranch Lodge on the northern tip of Sonoma County, California, Paul delves into his latest book, Song So Wild and Blue: The Music of Joni Mitchell, and shares insights on the craft of writing and the very essence of being a writer with host Mark Sanford Gross.

Experience Paul's profound words as they resonate with the magical backdrop of where redwoods meet the ocean. Beyond the main event, Paul also stopped by the community-run Four Eyed Frog bookstore for a casual reading. On his last day, under the redwood trees before heading to the airport, Paul and Mark sat down for a casual conversation over coffee about what it means to be an author, a writing inspiration, and a professor these days.

A special thanks to the staff at The Sea Ranch Lodge for making this event possible.

Music on the dulcimer by local resident Pam Powell. For more on Paul Lisicky visit paullisicky.net

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While I co-host a global reading project of James Joyce's Ulysses, one of the most unexpected and truly wonderful highlights unfolds right here in San Francisco: a visit to Chief Sullivan's Irish Bar to witness the electrifying performance of The Irish Newsboys.

Being in conversation with them, feeling their excitement, and soaking in their incredible energy is an absolute joy. The atmosphere at Chief Sullivan's when The Irish Newsboys are playing is simply contagious—a vibrant blend of traditional Irish melodies, lively banter, and a palpable sense of community. It's the kind of experience that leaves you energized for days.

For anyone in the Bay Area, visiting San Francisco, or even planning a special trip, I wholeheartedly recommend seeking out The Irish Newsboys at Chief Sullivan's. It's more than just a night out; it's an immersion into an authentic, exhilarating cultural experience that will undoubtedly keep your spirits high.

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Peggy's Place, featuring the First Lady of Native Radio and Community Voice of Mendonoma, California where Southern Mendocino and Northern Sonoma Counties merge, Peggy Berryhill, is now expanding to the podcast sphere with Peggy's Place - The Podcast! Where You Want It When You Want It!

We're excited to kick off this preview with the benchmark program of KGUA-FM Gualala: Peggy's Place, hosted by the beloved Peggy Berryhill. Get a sneak peek with this First Podcast Episode of Peggy's Place

As we fully transition to offering Peggy's Place - The Podcast, current shows will be brought to you through a collaboration between KGUA-FM and Write Up the Coast.

For your first listen, we're featuring the episode that originally aired live on KGUA-FM 88.3 Gualala, California on March 24th, 2025. In this episode of Peggy's Place, hear Peggy Berryhill in conversation with Mark Sanford Gross about the evolving effect of AI in today's world.

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