Pride Perspectives

Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.

Growing Up in Watsonville

Growing Up in Watsonville

"There's always a misconception of Watsonville... that it's unsafe. A lot of people think it's unsafe, which is unfortunate, because it's not."   Omar Guzman What is it like to grow up in Watsonville?  How is it different from growing up in other parts of Santa Cruz...

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Skunk Weed History with Richard Stockton

Skunk Weed History with Richard Stockton

Comedian turned horticulturalist Richard Stockton shares his story about germinating original pot seeds from a cache that had been frozen ...
Santa Cruz Early Rock History with Jack Bowers

Santa Cruz Early Rock History with Jack Bowers

Jack Bowers is a pianist/keyboardist and songwriter and member of the seminal 60's rock band, Oganookie. In this interview, he ...
Jeri Bodemar - Clouds

Jeri Bodemar – Clouds

Jeri Bodemar, an artist, gets her inspiration from looking up ...
Author Jonathan Katz on Gangsters of Capitalism - a little-known history

Author Jonathan Katz on Gangsters of Capitalism – a little-known history

Jonathan Myerson Katz , author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America’s ...
Kathryn Petrocelli - Childhood Funerals

Kathryn Petrocelli – Childhood Funerals

Kathryn Petrocelli, a writer and a teacher, gives a child's perspective to an ancient and hallowed ritual. Produced by Laurie ...
Nutritionists set the record straight about healthy eating in the modern age

Nutritionists set the record straight about healthy eating in the modern age

Medical professionals of the past made wide-ranging recommendations, from smoking cigarettes to lose weight to drinking liquor with steak to ...