Pat Walsh celebrates reaching 302 podcast episodes while broadcasting from the beautiful foothills of Northern California's gold country, sharing personal stories and current events with his signature authentic style.

• Announcing the first annual Pat's Peeps Gathering at the State Fair in Cal Expo on Tuesday, July 23rd from 7-10 PM at the Save Mart Wine Tent
• Recounting a memorable story from his days as a fry cook at Lion's Restaurant when patrons from The Rocky Horror Picture Show entered in provocative attire
• Sharing the chilling connection to Richard Trenton Chase, the "Sacramento Vampire Killer," who lived near his former coworker
• Criticizing MLB's decision to end the All-Star Game with an unprecedented "swing-off" competition after a 6-6 tie
• Highlighting Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell concert that broke charitable fundraising records with approximately $190 million raised
• Exploring the history of "Farmer John," a 1964 garage rock classic by The Premiers found in his vintage record collection

Join me next Tuesday at the State Fair for our first Pat's Peeps Gathering! I'll be broadcasting live from the Save Mart Wine Tent from 7-10 PM and would love to meet all of you who listen to my radio show and podcast.

We're kicking off the next 300 podcasts with exciting news about our first official Pat's Peeps gathering and the upcoming merchandise line.

• First official Pat's Peeps gathering at California State Fair on July 22nd in the Save Mart Wine Garden from 7-10 PM
• Pat's Peeps merchandise (hats, shirts) coming soon with purchasing available on the Pat's Peeps page
• Exploring clips from around the web including Rob Schneider, Dave Chappelle, and National Lampoon Radio
• Insights on the art of good listening and conversation techniques
• Discussion of the "Solid Snake conversation" trend and why repeating phrases can be effective or annoying
• Important distinction between interviews (question-answer format) and conversations (organic exchange)

Please come out to the California State Fair on Tuesday, July 22nd for our first official Pat's Peeps gathering! We'll be broadcasting live from the Save Mart Wine Garden from 7-10 PM, and it would mean the world to have you there supporting our local businesses.

When we lose a local legend, the impact ripples through a community in ways both profound and personal. In this milestone 300th episode of Pat's Peeps, I'm joined by film critic extraordinaire Ken Dogg Jackman to celebrate two very different icons – the timeless Superman on the big screen and the irreplaceable Mick Martin, Sacramento's beloved blues musician, film critic, and radio personality who passed away at 79 years old.

Ken kicks things off with an enthusiastic five-star review of the new Superman movie, praising its "refreshingly old-fashioned" approach with bright colors and the classic super suit. What stands out most is David Korniswet's performance as Superman, which Ken declares "the best since Christopher Reeve." The film balances emotional depth with humor while avoiding the excessive CGI that plagues many superhero films. Even Ken's superhero-averse wife loved it – perhaps the highest praise possible!

The heart of our conversation shifts to remembering Mick Martin, whom Ken aptly describes as "one of the great renaissance men of Sacramento." Through rare archival footage from 1976, we're transported back to a young Mick Martin appearing on Bob Wilkins' show, displaying his encyclopedic film knowledge while discussing King Kong. Ken recalls how Mick's movie reviews in the Sacramento Union spoke to "regular people" rather than film academics – making cinema accessible to everyone.

Mick's musical legacy with the Blues Rockers spanned nearly five decades, his harmonica skills legendary among blues aficionados. I share personal memories of Mick's recent performance at the Crest Theater and how he had been giving me harmonica playing tips not long ago. His passing leaves an unfillable void in Sacramento's cultural landscape.

Have you been touched by Mick Martin's music, film reviews, or radio shows over the years? Share your memories and join our community of listeners celebrating both this podcast milestone and the extraordinary legacy of a Sacramento icon who truly "breathed legitimate art, whatever he was doing."