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This Must Be the Place

Hosted by A PodLocally Production · society · EN-US · 37 episodes

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About this Podcast:

This Must Be the Place is a weekly Sonoma County podcast spotlighting the people, places, events, and stories that make Northern California wine country a standout place to live and visit.Hosted by Allo Gilinsky, the Craft Beer Concierge, the show features conversations with chefs, winemakers, brewers, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and local legends, alongside weekly highlights of noteworthy events happening across the county. From food and wine to art, music, and small businesses, the show connects listeners more deeply to their community and invites them to get out and explore.

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What is This Must Be the Place about?

This Must Be the Place is a weekly Sonoma County podcast spotlighting the people, places, events, and stories that make Northern California wine country a standout place to live and visit.

What has This Must Be the Place covered recently?

Recent episodes include "This Must Have Been the Place" (12 April 2026, 5 minutes), "Encore: Inside the Santa Rosa Symphony & the Future of Classical Music with Francesco Lecce-Chong" (5 April 2026, 55 minutes), and "Encore: How PEANUTS Keeps Evolving, and Still Connects Across Generations" (29 March 2026, 51 minutes).

How often does This Must Be the Place publish?

This Must Be the Place publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 37 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on This Must Be the Place?

Booking probability for This Must Be the Place is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This Must Be the Place requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This Must Be the Place's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch This Must Be the Place?

The strongest fits for This Must Be the Place are Beverages, Brewing & Distilling. This Must Be the Place has a society audience.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #16

    This Must Have Been the Place

    Apr 12, 20265 minS2

    After 34 episodes, we're signing off — for now. Our host, Allo Gilinsky, has landed an exciting full-time role with Fieldwork Brewing Company, and we couldn't be more proud. But Sonoma County has too many stories left...

  • Episode #15

    Encore: Inside the Santa Rosa Symphony & the Future of Classical Music with Francesco Lecce-Chong

    Apr 5, 202655 minS2

    This episode originally aired on 11/9/25. Be sure to check out Santa Rosa Symphony's upcoming concert, Celebrate America! on April 12, 2026 at the Green Music Center. Celebrate America in Music and Spirit with a...

  • This Must Be the Place

    Encore: How PEANUTS Keeps Evolving — and Still Connects Across Generations

    Mar 29, 202651 min

    This is a special encore presentation of Episode 6, originally aired on September 28, 2025. As PEANUTS marks its 75th anniversary, this episode goes inside how Charles M. Schulz’s work is preserved, extended, and...

  • Episode #13

    Under The Lights: How Sonoma County’s Miles Levin Made a Feature Film to Change the Conversation on Epilepsy

    Mar 22, 202643 minS2

    Sonoma County filmmaker Miles Levin — writer, director, and executive producer of the new film Under The Lights joins us to discuss his feature. Miles is an award-winning filmmaker and public speaker living with...

  • Episode #12

    Pliny the Younger 2026: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Beer That Changed Craft Brewing

    Mar 15, 202658 minS2

    Craft beer fans, this one's for you. We sit down with Vinnie Cilurzo, co-owner and Director of Brewing Operations at Russian River Brewing Company, to talk about Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig IPA, and...

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  • Episode #11

    California Artisan Cheese Festival | An Insider's Guide with Keith Adams of Wm. Cofield Cheese & the California Artisan Cheese Guild

    Mar 11, 202659 minS2

    California Artisan Cheese Festival returns to Sonoma County March 20–22 , bringing together cheesemakers, farms, restaurants, and artisan food producers for three days of tastings and cheese experiences across the...

  • Episode #10

    Sebastopol Bluegrass Festival Turns 20 | Ted Kuster on Banjo, Bluegrass & Sonoma County’s Folk Tradition

    Mar 8, 202633 minS2

    Explore one of the most beloved Sonoma County events as we preview the Sebastopol Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival — a standout and celebrated music festival in California. Episode Preview Festival producer and...

  • Episode #9

    Sonoma County Oscars Preview with Rialto Cinemas

    Mar 1, 202646 minS2

    Best Picture Predictions, Academy Awards Buzz & Rialto’s Oscars Night for a Cause 🎬 Oscars season is here — and we’re breaking it down from a Sonoma County perspective. Joined by Ky Boyd and Joe Mulcare of Rialto...

  • Episode #8

    TEDx Sonoma County 2026 Preview: Mindshift, AI & The Power of Perspective

    Feb 22, 202639 minS2

    In this episode, we preview the 14th annual TEDx Sonoma County event happening March 7, 2026 at the Jackson Theater in Santa Rosa. Executive Producer Marilyn Nagel joins us to discuss this year’s theme: “Mindshift...

  • Episode #7

    How Sonoma County Became a Craft Beer Mecca | FeBREWary & SF Beer Week

    Feb 15, 202642 minS2

    The Ultimate Sonoma County Craft Beer Guide With Sayre Piotrkowski | Bay Area Brewers Guild + SF Beer Week Preview Searching for the best breweries in Santa Rosa? Planning a Sonoma County beer trip during SF Beer Week...

  • Episode #6

    Paying Our Rent to Nature: How LandPaths Is Reimagining Conservation in Sonoma County

    Feb 8, 202644 minS2

    From preserving historic ranchland to creating “people-powered parks,” LandPaths is quietly reshaping how Sonoma County connects with nature — and this episode goes inside how it’s happening. LandPaths has spent nearly...

  • Episode #5

    Paula McLain on "Skylark," Hidden Paris, and the Women History Forgot

    Feb 1, 202644 minS2

    Author Paula McLain on hidden Paris , two timelines , and a woman’s fight for creative freedom across centuries. Bestselling author Paula McLain discusses her new novel Skylark , a dual-timeline historical novel set in...

  • Episode #4

    You’ve Never Seen Wayne Thiebaud Like This — Inside The Unknown Thiebaud: Printmaking & a Landmark Sebastopol Exhibition

    Jan 25, 202638 minS2

    Wayne Thiebaud is celebrated for his iconic Americana paintings of cakes and pies, but this exhibition explores a lesser-known side of his mastery: printmaking. This episode explores The Unknown Thiebaud: Passionate...

  • Episode #3

    How Jahari Stampley Is Redefining Modern Jazz | Grammy-Nominated Pianist

    Jan 18, 202651 minS2

    He didn’t touch a piano until 14 — now he’s a Grammy-nominated jazz artist redefining what modern jazz can be. Jazz, legacy, and late starts — a deep conversation with one of today’s most exciting musicians. Jahari...

  • Episode #2

    Artistry in Wood: Inside Sonoma County’s Premier Woodworking Exhibition

    Jan 11, 202633 minS2

    How Local Woodworkers Built One of North America’s Most Respected Art Shows In this episode, we head inside the 36th Annual Artistry in Wood Exhibition at the Museum of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa , joined by two...

  • Episode #1

    What Happens When Local Journalism Disappears — and Who Pays the Price

    Jan 4, 202644 minS2

    Local newsrooms are vanishing across the country — and the consequences reach far beyond headlines. This episode explores what’s driving the collapse of local journalism and why it matters to anyone who cares about...

  • Episode #20

    Stand-Up Comedy in Sonoma County with Gina Stahl-Haven & Jon Lehre

    Dec 28, 202555 minS1

    Stand-up comedy in Sonoma County is thriving — and this episode goes inside the North Bay comedy scene with two of the people helping shape it. Award-winning comedian Gina Stahl-Haven joins the show to talk about her...

  • Episode #19

    Sonoma Wine Guide & Holiday Pairings with Master Sommelier David Glancy

    Dec 21, 202550 minS1

    Looking for a smarter way to choose Sonoma County wines for the holidays? This episode is your guide. Master Sommelier and San Francisco Wine School founder David Glancy joins the show to break down Sonoma County wines...

  • Episode #18

    How Local E-Commerce Is Boosting Sonoma County Businesses with Trellus CEO Adam Haber

    Dec 14, 202534 minS1

    What does the future of local shopping look like in Sonoma County — and can e-commerce actually support small businesses instead of replacing them? In this episode, Adam Haber , co-founder and CEO of Trellus , breaks...

  • Episode #17

    A Chanticleer Christmas: Interview with Music Director Tim Keeler

    Dec 10, 202542 minS1

    Inside Chanticleer’s holiday concert in Petaluma — and the music behind one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles. A holiday tradition comes to Sonoma County as GRAMMY Award–winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer...

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