2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club

2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club

Author: A Julie Sunshine Production Language: English Episodes: 60
The cold, swirling waters of the San Francisco Bay are a character in themselves, but the true heart of this place beats within the 2000 Stories from the Dolphin Club. This podcast, an intimate production from A Julie Sunshine Production, isn't about athletic feats, though they happen daily. It's about the people. Each conversation pulls back the curtain on a unique, saltwater-stung community, revealing the personal histories and unexpected motivations that draw individuals to this iconic, challenging stretch of water. You'll hear from lifelong rowers with hands like weathered driftwood and newcomers confronting their fears one stroke at a time. The stories collected here form a mosaic of human experience-tales of loss, resilience, quirky routines, and quiet camaraderie forged in the fog. It’s a deep dive into the journals of daily life, exploring how a shared, almost ritualistic engagement with the natural world shapes culture and identity. Listen to this podcast for unvarnished, often humorous, and profoundly human accounts from inside the clubhouse and out on the open bay, where every member has a tale worth hearing.
Episodes
Meet Laura Morton: Picturing Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:08
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. With photojournalist Laura Morton it may be worth a whole lot more. Laura sees the world through her view finder and tells us all captivating stories about what many of us do…
Meet Marie Sayles: Connecting to Nature and People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:19
At every opportunity, including her current job at the Bay Area Ridge Trail, Marie Sayles encourages deeper and more meaningful connections to nature -- on land or in water. She's always inspiring others to get outdoors…
Meet Peter van der Sterre: The Zen of Sitting and Swimming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
There's no such thing as a typical Dolphin Club member and Peter van der Sterre is a case in point. A recent octogenarian, Peter hung out in San Francisco during the Summer of Love before becoming a Zen Buddhist priest a…
Meet Trina Garry: Firing on all cylinders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:21
Just shy of 30 at this recording, Trina Garry's life can make your head spin. She's spent her career teaching college students and athletes about consent and Title IX rights. Now, she's studying to become a lawyer, runni…
Meet Todd Oppenheimer: Crafting a Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:09
Actor, mime, journalist, author, magazine publisher, policy advocate, aspiring jazz pianist, husband, father, Dolphin. I hope I didn't leave anything out. Todd Oppenheimer is living a full life, exploring the woes of tec…
Meet KC Crowell: Standing Tall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:52
We Dolphins love our historic tall ships, even if they're currently on hiatus from our cove. KC Crowell takes that love a step further, sailing them and preserving them for others to enjoy. We talk about being a good shi…
Meet Sandra Halladey: Advocating for Public Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
Most parents in San Francisco complain about the public schools. Even if they've never stepped foot in them. Sandra Halladey, decided to do something about all the myths and misconceptions. From her leadership role at Pa…
Meet Mark Robinson: Finding Your Second Act [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:31
From journalist and editor of leading magazines to singer and actor, Mark Robinson has become a master of second acts. And he's doing it with gusto. He's performing in plays and singing in clubs with the same passion he…
Meet Felicia Lee: Swimming Like a Pro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:45
From the ripe old age of 12, Felicia Lee thought swimming could be more than just a passion. She moved away from her family home, trained with the best (yes, we're talking Michael Phelps), swam at Stanford, and became a…
Meet Andrew Nance: Making the Best of Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
Some of us are optimists, and then there's Andrew Jordan Nance. He's a man of many talents and careers who has found himself on the stage, behind the stage, on runways, and in classrooms teaching mindfulness to kids. It'…