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Write Up the Coast with Mark Sanford Gross
by mark sanford gross
Different faces, different spaces. Write Up the Coast is a series of conversations that started somewhere else first: a friendship, a shared world, a curiosity, a subject that wouldn't leave me alone, sometimes just someone I met along the way. Guests range from a biographer or curator to a restaurateur and a sculptor, and none of them have to share a subject. Only the fact that each conversation is an offshoot of something real. Some episodes are Step In Story recordings captured face to face in the moment; in a group or just while roving around; others are longer sit-downs with people sought out directly. Together they're proof that a life doesn't need one subject to hold together, just real connections, wherever they lead.
Episodes
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FOG Design+Art — Voices from the Floor
Live from FOG Design+Art Fort Mason Center, San Francisco — January 2026 For two days, I roved the halls of FOG Design+Art with a microphone — listening. Artists. Gallerists. Collectors. First-time visitors. A security guard. Conversations at the bar. Reflections between booths. This episode is a...
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Staying Present: A Conversation with Lynn Hershman Leeson
In this episode, I sit down with Lynn Hershman Leeson, an Art:21 honoree, for a conversation that moves well beyond a traditional art interview. Recorded live in the studio, the discussion unfolds naturally—guided less by chronology or critical frameworks than by curiosity and presence. We talk...
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Step-In: New Year’s at The Sea Ranch Lodge
On New Year’s Day—the first day of 2026—Write Up the Coast set up the Step-In Story Booth at The Sea Ranch Lodge, on the rugged northern edge of California’s Sonoma Coast. Set at the entrance to the Lodge, the booth drew people in by curiosity rather than invitation. Some were gently nudged to…
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A Tribute to Claudia Altman Siegel
This episode is a tribute to Claudia Altman Siegel, recorded live on the night of the gallery’s closing celebration at Altman Siegel in San Francisco on November 20th, 2025. Amid the noise of the evening, a quiet space was carved out. Through the Step-In Story Booth, voices stepped in to speak —...
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What You Need to Know Now: A Health Care Update with Vanessa Ignacio
A straightforward conversation with Vanessa Ignacio, founder of Ignacio Health Services here on the Mendonoma Coast. In this no-frills episode, we talk honestly about the urgency of understanding your health-care options for 2026, what decisions need to be made now, and how to stay focused in a...
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Write Up The Coast Writers — Episode 1: The Thank-You That Lingers
This premiere episode of Write Up The Coast Writers begins with a simple idea: what happens when people pause—just for a moment—and follow the nudge to say something from the heart? Fifteen voices from around the world responded to the prompt “The thank-you that lingers.” No overthinking. No...
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Step-In! at Surf Market (Gualala, CA.)
Date: October 27, 2025 Recorded live at Surf Market in Gualala, this Step-In! episode captures spontaneous stories from shoppers and passers-by at the meeting point of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Step-In! set up just outside Surf Market, where Sonoma and Mendocino counties meet on the…
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Step-In! at Catharine Clark Gallery (San Francisco, CA)
Date: October 11, 2025 Recorded live at the Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco, this premiere Step-In! episode captures the project’s debut — visitors stepping forward to share spontaneous reflections surrounded by art and community. Step-In! begins its journey at the Catharine Clark…
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Step In! at The Record (Point Arena, CA)
Date: October 22, 2025 Recorded live inside The Record in Point Arena, this Step-In! episode invites locals to pause between aisles and share their stories, blending everyday moments with honest reflection. Thank you to Paul, Kim, and Mak at The Record — located at 265 Main Street in Point Arena…
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Step-In! at "No Kings Rally" (Gualala, CA)
Date: October 18, 2025 Recorded live at the No Kings Rally in Gualala, this Step-In! episode gathers voices from the crowd — neighbors, riders, and wanderers pausing amid celebration to speak from the heart. Step-In! is a roaming, pop-up recording booth gathering everyday voices in everyday...
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Season 1, Episode 11 — “In Conversation: Paul Lisicky”
Recorded live at The Sea Ranch Lodge, this special episode features acclaimed writer Paul Lisicky in conversation with host Mark Sanford Gross. Against the breathtaking backdrop of where redwoods meet the ocean, Paul reflects on his latest book, Song So Wild and Blue: The Music of Joni Mitchell,...
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Season 1, Episode 10 — “The Irish Newsboys: A Night at Chief Sullivan’s”
Recorded live amid the music and laughter of Chief Sullivan’s Irish Bar in San Francisco, this episode captures an unforgettable evening with The Irish Newsboys. Host Mark Sanford Gross joins the band for a spirited conversation woven through song, story, and community — a celebration of art…
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Season 1, Episode 9 — “Peggy’s Place: AI and Storytelling
In this special crossover episode, Write Up The Coast joins forces with KGUA-FM’s benchmark program, “Peggy’s Place,” hosted by the First Lady of Native Radio, Peggy Berryhill. Together, Peggy and Mark Sanford Gross talk about the evolving influence of AI and the enduring power of community...
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Finding Spaces— San Francisco Chronicle Reporter Tara Duggan on Journalism and Stories That Shape Our Lives
Join Write Up The Coast host Mark Sanford Gross and San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Tara Duggan for an unscripted conversation that flows from the page to real life. Part of the “In Discussion” series, this episode explores how journalism, community, and everyday stories intersect along...
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Season 1, Episode 7 — “The Writers Episode, Part 1”
The Writers Episode series opens a new chapter in the Write Up The Coast project — a space where everyday people write, share, and connect through spontaneous creativity. Hosted by Mark Sanford Gross with guest co-host Cris Vail, this first installment captures stories sparked in real time: from...
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Finding Spaces —Point Arena, CA: “A Better Place Forest:" In Conversation with Gillian Nye
Planning for “what happens to us and where we go” can be one of the greatest gifts we leave our loved ones — yet many of us avoid the conversation. In this gentle, reflective episode, Mark Sanford Gross visits Better Place Forests in Point Arena, California, and speaks with Forest Memorial…
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Season 1, Episode 5 — “For Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Inspired by the artist-led organization For Freedoms and its national campaign on civic imagination, this episode explores how art sparks conversation and connection across distance. Hosted by Mark Sanford Gross, it links The Corcoran School of Art installation in Washington D.C. to a Write Now!...
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Season 1, Episode 4 — “A Tribute to Dorothy Allison”
Recorded live during the November Write Now! gathering at The Sea Ranch Lodge, this special episode honors the late Dorothy Allison — author of Bastard Out of Carolina — whose words continue to inspire truth and courage in storytelling. Hosted by Mark Sanford Gross with guest writer and co-host…
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Season 1, Episode 3 — “All I Did Was Say Hi?”
Ever had a simple “Hey, did you hear about…” turn into something you didn’t expect? This episode captures those unpredictable moments — spontaneous conversations on the Mendonoma Coast where a casual greeting can open a door to reflection, humor, or surprise. Wind, waves, and real voices make…
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Season 1, Episode 2 — “What Matters Most?”
When Write Up The Coast stepped out into the streets, the question was simple — What matters most? The answers, gathered in real time from friends, neighbors, and passers-by, reveal the heart of the Mendonoma Coast: honesty, reflection, and community, one voice at a time. Recorded live October…
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Season 1, Episode 1 — “Marking Time” with Peggy Berryhill
Season 1, Episode 1 — “Marking Time” with Peggy Berryhill A heartfelt reunion between two coastal storytellers — reconnecting on air to reflect on community, creativity, and the journey from KGUA Writers to Write Up The Coast. Recorded live September 28, 2024 "Marking Time" produced and hosted by...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Different faces, different spaces.
Write Up the Coast is a series of conversations that started somewhere else first: a friendship, a shared world, a curiosity, a subject that wouldn't leave me alone, sometimes just someone I met along the way. Guests range from a biographer or curator to a restaurateur and a sculptor, and none of them have to share a subject. Only the fact that each conversation is an offshoot of something real. Some episodes are Step In Story recordings captured face to face in the moment; in a group or just while roving around; others are longer sit-downs with people sought out directly. Together they're proof that a life doesn't need one subject to hold together, just real connections, wherever they lead.
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mark sanford gross
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Different faces, different spaces. Write Up the Coast is a series of conversations that started somewhere else first: a friendship, a shared world, a curiosity, a subject that wouldn't leave me alone, sometimes just someone I met along the way. Guests range from a biographer or curator to a...
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