a love letter to Oakland
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "Ep. 13 Edreece Arghandiwal" (20 August 2025, 37 minutes), "Ep. 12 Baba Afolabi" (4 June 2025, 63 minutes), and "Ep. 11 Akintunde Ahmad" (21 May 2025, 83 minutes).
Dear Oakland publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for Dear Oakland is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dear Oakland requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dear Oakland's contact route on record: verified email.
Dear Oakland is a society podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #13
<p>Edreece Arghandiwal is the co-founder and CMO of Oakland Roots SC, a soccer club that’s redefining what it means to represent a city. Inspired by Oakland’s vibrant culture and resilient spirit, Edreece set out to...
Episode #12
<p>Baba Afolabi is a Nigerian-born entrepreneur and community advocate who has called Oakland home for over two decades. After immigrating to the U.S. at age 21, he established himself as a business leader and civic...
Episode #11
<p>Akintunde Ahmad is a multimedia creative, journalist, and entrepreneur from Oakland, California, whose work is deeply rooted in his love for his city, its culture, and his family’s multigenerational legacy there...
Episode #10
<p>Jen, a nightlife industry professional with a gift for crafting unforgettable experiences, and Alan, a classically trained pianist and violinist with a deep love for jazz, have come together to create something truly...
Episode #9
<p>Tarek Morad was a seasoned defender for Oakland Roots SC, bringing grit, leadership, and experience to the backline. With a career spanning multiple clubs in the USL Championship, he has established himself as a...
Episode #8
<p>Brittsense is a visionary documentarian, photographer, and storyteller from Deep East Oakland whose work shines a light on the raw, unfiltered beauty of overlooked communities. With a camera as her tool and...
Episode #7
<p>Victor Diaz of Renegade Running, an independent specialty-running store in Oakland, California. More than just a retail space, Renegade Running serves as a community hub where runners of all backgrounds can connect...
Episode #6
<p>This week, we’re joined by Kylee and Lou Lou, the duo behind Heads or Tails Collective, a vintage clothing store celebrating bold expression and secondhand fashion.</p><p>San Francisco native Lou Lou grew up...
Dear Oakland
<p>Kanitha Matoury is a small business owner, mother, U.S. Air Force veteran, and political refugee running to represent District 2 in Oakland’s April 15th special election. A first-generation Cambodian immigrant, she...
Episode #4
<p>In our latest episode, we sit down with Langstyn Avery, one of the innovators behind @negusinnature, to talk about the inspiration behind the movement and the nature-centric experiences they’re curating for the...
Dear Oakland
<p>Flygerian Jeff is an international DJ, cultural curator, and the visionary founder of United Tribes of Africa. Hailing from Oakland, he’s on a mission to ignite the dance floor and unite communities through the...
Dear Oakland
<p>It was a pleasure talking to Charlese, the creative behind The Town Experience. On this episode, we delve into what the intention was behind The Town Experience, how Charlese turned what she thought was a weekend...
Episode #3
<p>Flygerian Jeff is an international DJ, cultural curator, and the visionary founder of United Tribes of Africa. Hailing from Oakland, he’s on a mission to ignite the dance floor and unite communities through the...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Yakpasua Zazaboi, one of the godfathers of sideshows, who has made a significant impact on both the Oakland community and the world of filmmaking. A proud father, entrepreneur, and...
Dear Oakland
<p>Join Chelsea and Jas, two Oakland residents, as they celebrate the heart and hustle of this city. Each episode highlights inspiring small business owners, creatives, and changemakers who share their stories and...
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