Experience Silicon Valley

Send 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. 

Send 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. 

Send 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.

Send 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. 

Send 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. 

Send a textIn conversation with Andy Mariani, C.J. Olson and Tim Stanley, we explore the world of orchards, past and present, in Silicon Valley. 

Send a textA deep dive into the life of engineer, entrepreneur and adventurer, Alexander M. Poniatoff, the founder of AMPEX.

Send a textThe history and impact of Ampex Corp from 1956 forward (video recordings and further accomplishments)

Send a textA brief history of the Ampex Corp through 1956 (beginnings through the dawn of video).

Send a textHosts Judith Girardi and Maryanne Mills discuss their passion and interests in starting the podcast, Experience Silicon Valley.