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Name Drop San Diego is a weekly podcast from The San Diego Union-Tribune celebrating people who have shaped San Diego and been shaped by it. Join hosts Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten each Tuesday as they get to know the people who make San Diego proud.

Name Drop San Diego Abby Hamblin & Kristy Totten

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    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

Name Drop San Diego is a weekly podcast from The San Diego Union-Tribune celebrating people who have shaped San Diego and been shaped by it. Join hosts Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten each Tuesday as they get to know the people who make San Diego proud.

    Sabrina Goosby comes from a long line of community builders

    Sabrina Goosby comes from a long line of community builders

    Sabrina Goosby's family moved to San Diego in the late 1800s and were among the first Black families to move to the area. In the spirit of giving back, Sabrina has been an advocate for foster children for more than 30 years.

    • 34 min
    Dr. Natalie Rodriguez teaches students and learns from patients

    Dr. Natalie Rodriguez teaches students and learns from patients

    Dr. Natalie Rodriguez is the associate director of the Student-Run Free Clinic, which treats underserved communities in the region. Dr. Rodriguez’s family emigrated from Cuba, and she’s a first generation college graduate that took a nonlinear path into medicine. In this interview, she talks about how her upbringing shaped her as a doctor and how she shares her story to show students there’s not just one way to reach your goals.

    • 32 min
    Jim and Carmen Beaubeaux have lived on the road since 2016

    Jim and Carmen Beaubeaux have lived on the road since 2016

    Jim and Carmen Beaubeaux have living in an Airstream trailer since 2016, traveling around the United States using the 4-3-2 model: Drive four hours, stop by 3 p.m. and stay for at least two weeks.

    • 38 min
    Anthony Pretto grew up at Kobey's Swap Meet

    Anthony Pretto grew up at Kobey's Swap Meet

    Working at his family’s swap meet, Anthony Pretto has come across some pretty great finds.

    As a kid, he collected Pokemon cards and Beanie Babies; as a newlywed, he and his wife furnished their home with antiques; and most recently, he scored two 8-foot-tall nutcracker decorations to adorn his front door at Christmastime. The price tag? A steal at $100.

    • 28 min
    Happy holidays from Name Drop San Diego

    Happy holidays from Name Drop San Diego

    Happy holidays, y'all!

    • 32 sec
    Deacon Jim Vargas knows respect and resilience go hand in hand

    Deacon Jim Vargas knows respect and resilience go hand in hand

    Deacon Jim Vargas is the president and CEO of Father Joe's Villages. In this interview he shares his path to becoming ordained, what he's learned working with people in need and where he plans to go next.

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

SumiSDCA ,

Sandy Eggo!

I love my hometown and I love the diversity of the topics and San Diegans interviewed on the podcast. The interview questions are thoughtful and engaging. It’s a real behind the scenes type of look into our great city.

Lauren Mapp ,

Impressive Range of Guests!

I have loved listening to this podcast ever since it was launched last year. With every new episode, I learn about a new person in San Diego, and the episodes are always inciteful and interesting. From local heroes to famous musicians and actors, I am always impressed by Abby and Kristy's interviews.

koala kala ,

Glad I found this podcast!

Really enjoyed listening to these stories. A great way to learn more about the city of San Diego, especially since I am new to the city.

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