Lining It Up For Fresno 2026

We shake off the ills of Fresno in 2025 and gladly welcome in 2026. Topics this episode include:
SEDA runs into a packed council meeting and leaves empty-handed.
Clovis and Fresno Unified; the battles continue.
Always with the Me&Ed's talk.
Band Of The Episode: 123 Death.
The top Fresno shows of 2025 and what to look for in 2026.
Fresno goals this year.
And more!
Thank you for listening!
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Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay.
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player.
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.
 

Tips & Tricks for December in Fresno

Hey there. Happy to be back with you and to bring another edition of Fresno's culture podcast, Flowing With Famous. Some things to expect in this month's episode:
How old is Flowing anyway?
Weather segment.
Are you going skiing?
Rehashing "The Sierra" debate.
Tips for experiencing Christmas Tree Lane.
What was Shack doing in Fresno?
Band Of The Episode: Trash n' Privilege.
The nightlife of Olive Avenue (with a new Tower bar).
So many comedians in Fresno.
KMJ comes at the Fresno Bee.
Visalia Porchfest.
And more!
Downloadable: FlowingWithFamousDec25.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay.
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player.
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.
 

One Less Voice For Fresno

Welcome to our Fresno culture podcast, Flowing With Famous. Some things to expect this episode:
Fresno weather nerds.
Fresno Bee tangent.
Marek appreciation segment.
A lot is riding on the Shakira show at Fresno State.
Band Of The Episode: New Old Man.
Empty buildings in the Tower District.
Can we do a light rail?
And more!
Thank you for listening!
Downloadable: FlowingWithFresnoaug25.mp3
Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay.
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player.
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

Porchfest Postgame and What Is The Fresno Bee Doing!?

 
Hello, Fresno enthusiast. We are here for May in Fresno to talk about things like:
Wild Fresno weather.
The missing Fresno Zoo Hawk.
A full review of (including what is wrong with) Fresno Porchfest.
Band Of The Episode: Stoneshiver.
The Fresno Bee is making a major change and Josh is here to calm us all down.
These things and more!
Downloadable: FlowingWithFamousMay24.mp3(Heads up: a few cusswords)
Thank you for listening!
Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay.
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player, and Mikey Top Pour
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

Tower Districts and G Signs

Hello and welcome to February in Fresno, this month in Fresno culture talk we go on and on about things like:
The weather report.
The Tower District's Farmers Market is causing trouble.
An important Tower building is about to be something else.
Fresno hotels.
Band Of The Episode!: From Flowers To Flies.
A #1 for a Fresno musician?!
Pollstar's Fresno roots and Gary Smith.
This and more!
Downloadable: FlowingWithFamousFew24.mp3
Thank you for listening to Flowing With Famous! Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay.
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. 
Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player, and Mikey Top Pour
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.
 

Will Downtown’s Skyline Ever Change?

 
 
 
Hello there, we are happy to be kicking off 2024 in Fresno with you as we talk about things like:
How good was Uliminature at the Fresno Zoo?
The red tape of Downtown Fresno.
The changing of the Fresno skyline.
Warnor's Theater complex.
Thank God we still have the Tower Theatre.
Band of the Episode: dontcryformeimalreadydead.
What do we do about Playland?
Cheers and Jeers for Fresno.
A new area code is coming.
Thank you for listening to Flowing With Famous!
Downloadable: FlowingWithFamousJan24.mp3(Heads up: A few cuss words in this one)
Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. -----
Mikey's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player, and Mikey Top Pour
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

A Fresno Christmas

Hi. We are back to cover Fresno in December. Some of the things we are going to talk about:
Hoodie season in Fresno.
Christmas Tree Lane has walked all the way back.
Fashion Fair did not die.
Exiting off Highway 99 in Fresno.
Band Of The Episode: The Fay Wrays.
The "top" Fresno band on Spotify.
Downtown Fresno myths.
Josh rode the new Fresno Trolly.
This stuff and more!
DOWNLOADABLE VERSION: FlowingWithFamousDec23.mp3
Thank you for listening!! Now check out our other places:Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. -----
Mikey's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking.
Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player, and Mikey Top Pour
Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

Swede Fest, Tower Theatre, Art Hop, Fresno

We are happy to have back Roque & Brian to talk about this year's Swede Fest film festival happening at the Tower Theatre in December. 
Totally get into what it's like booking something at the Tower Theatre, post (all the things that happened), and get all the details of this year's Swede Fest.
Also, take the temperature of Art Hop and try to decide if Art Hop today is in good shape or if it needs a reset.
Band Of The Episode: Sun Umbra.
Plus other Fresno things, so please join us!
DOWNLOAD: FlowingWithFamousNov22.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Check some links to support your hosts:
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mikey's new newsletter: Fresno! Fresno! and: Drinking & Thinking.
Check Mike's blogs The Fresnan and Mikey Top Pour.Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

Porchfest Pregame, Fresyes Postgame and Tearing Down Old Downtown Fresno

Welcome to April's episode of Flowing With Famous, Fresno's culture podcast. Some of the things we will talk about:
What did we think of Fresyes Fest 2022?
Downtown is the event space of Fresno.
Porchfest is here, it's gonna be cool.
Band Of The Episode: The Sleepover Disaster.
Old Downtown buildings that have been torn down.
Palm Hil.
Is Savemart Ok?
Do we care about Pearl Jam.
This and more!
DOWNLOAD: FlowingWithFamousApril22.mp3(Light cussing)
Thank you for listening!
Check some links for your hosts:
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mikey's new newsletter: Fresno! Fresno! and: Drinking & Thinking.
Check Mike's blogs The Fresnan and Mikey Top Pour.Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.

Porchfest & Southwest

Welcome to our May episode of Flowing With Famous - A Fresno Culture podcast.
This month we take on some things like:
Fresno property prices are getting kinda crazy!
Is GV Wire legit?
A review of the Tower District's Porchfest.
Band Of The Episode: Kevin Figueroa!
Fresno's air is bad but better!
Southwest Airlines is Fresyes-ing.
Is live music coming back?
This and more. Thank you for listening!
DOWNLOAD: FlowingWithFamousMay21.mp3
(Occasional cuss words)
Check some links for your hosts:
Thanks for being here!
Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed. Josh at the Fresno Bee.
Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com.
Josh's bands: It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals. 
Mikey's new newsletter: Fresno! Fresno! and: Drinking & Thinking.
Check Mike's blogs The Fresnan and Mikey Top Pour.Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.