A rainy Northern California afternoon set the tone for a milestone we’ve been building toward one night at a time: twelve years on the air. We pause to celebrate the people who made it possible—listeners who stuck with us, Kendall’s steady hand in the early years, and the unforgettable punch of Mark the Voice Guy’s liners that gave the show its swagger between breaks. We revisit the fifth-anniversary party at Hillenbrand Brewery, the band that pulled our community into one room, and the thread of support from voices like Deb who pushed us from guest host to a nightly fixture.

From memories to momentum, we take a firm, heartfelt stand on a topic with real stakes: California’s ban on cat declawing. We break down what the law actually stops—cosmetic amputations that harm balance and behavior—and why humane alternatives matter. If you share your home with a cat, you’ll find practical advice: scratcher placement that works, nail-trim basics without the drama, and when to consider soft caps. And yes, we laugh (and wince) through a few infamous cat chaos clips that prove respect beats shortcuts every time.

Twelve years later, the mission is unchanged: keep late-night radio human, local, and honest. Thank you for riding along through the rain, the jokes, the music, and the moments that tie us together. Join us for the anniversary broadcast tonight, tell a friend, and if this show has kept you company, tap follow, share the episode, and leave a quick review—what memory stands out most to you?

A quiet walk turns into a turning point. On the verge of a Sicily trip, we take stock of a twelve-year run on the Sacramento airwaves—why a talk show built on curiosity and kindness rose to the top—and how a simple, steady approach can outlast the noise. The day carries a different charge too: a viral video from a protest draws both praise and warnings, then sparks the best surprise of all—a call from my son Eric after months of silence. His laughter, a Lynyrd Skynyrd deep cut, and a nod to family music moments become proof that grace can reach places arguments never will.

We don’t stay in one lane. We move from radio philosophy to the anatomy of a civil conversation, from grief’s long echo to the fragile hope of a breakthrough in the Middle East. You’ll hear candid thoughts on media framing and how credit should cross party lines when lives are at stake. Between headlines, there’s everyday joy: a local brewery run by a friend, a band set that hits, a Rams win, and the discipline to keep running even when rain threatens. The thread that ties it all together is simple and stubborn: listen first, keep your humor, and choose decency when the crowd wants a fight.

If you’ve been with me from the first late-night hour or you’re just finding us on this path, welcome. Celebrate twelve years with us, share this episode with a friend who needs a reason to call someone they love, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the show moved you, leave a quick review—it helps more good people find this community.