Podcast
Experience Silicon Valley
Hosted by Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills · EN
Experience Silicon Valley explores the history and culture that transformed the Valley of Heart's Delight into a burgeoning hi-tech mecca.
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San José's Japantown: Part 1
Jul 1900:36:58Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode we are introduced to the Japanese American Museum of San José and hear from a Sansei (third generation Japanese American) on how her family endured the Heart Mountain Internment Camp while her father was recruited into the U.S. Army to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war. We will also hear about the bravery of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Infantry Battalion composed of second generation (Nisei)Japanese American soldiers and the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
Transcribe →San José's Japantown: Part 2
Jul 1900:37:19Tap to summarizeSend a textIn episode 2, learn about the beginnings of Japantown, its people, landmarks and its importance to our multicultural valley. We will hear about the mission of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and its relevance in today's world. Carolyn Hamasaki Brown gives us a unique perspective on what life was like for the early immigrants, their descendants, and her hope for the future.
Transcribe →Project Azorian: Lockheed Missiles & Space, the CIA, and a Soviet Submarine
Jun 1800:48:51Tap to summarizeSend a textIn 1968, a Soviet nuclear submarine, the K-129, mysteriously disappeared in the North Pacific Ocean. Lockheed Missiles & Space teamed up with the CIA, Howard Hughes's Summa Corp., Global Marine Corp and others to bring the sub to the surface and learn its secrets. Hear about this harrowing project from someone who's father was closely involved.
Transcribe →Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck pt 1
May 20, 202500:56:11Tap to summarizeSend a textAuthor John Steinbeck's novels are often set in the Bay Area and some of his best known works were written while living in Los Gatos. In this interview with Peter Van Coutren, archivist and researcher at The Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University, we learn about the life of John Steinbeck and the lasting impact his works still have today.
Transcribe →Bay Area Authors: Uncovering Steinbeck pt 2
May 20, 202500:29:01Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this second half of our interview with Peter Van Coutren of The Center for Steinbeck Studies, we hear more about Steinbeck's life, his writing process and the enduring legacy left to us as his readers.
Transcribe →Orchards: Growing Paradise
Feb 25, 202501:12:25Tap to summarizeSend a textIn conversation with Andy Mariani, C.J. Olson and Tim Stanley, we explore the world of orchards, past and present, in Silicon Valley.
Transcribe →Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley pt 2
Feb 20, 202500:19:49Tap to summarizeSend a textThe history and impact of Ampex Corp from 1956 forward (video recordings and further accomplishments)
Transcribe →Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley pt 1
Feb 20, 202500:17:10Tap to summarizeSend a textA brief history of the Ampex Corp through 1956 (beginnings through the dawn of video).
Transcribe →Ampex: Sound in Silicon Valley-Alexander Poniatoff biography
Feb 20, 202500:57:14Tap to summarizeSend a textA deep dive into the life of engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer, Alexander M. Poniatoff, the founder of AMPEX.
Transcribe →What is Experience Silicon Valley?
Feb 14, 202500:05:41Tap to summarizeSend a textHosts Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills discuss their passion and interests in starting the podcast, Experience Silicon Valley.
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