In Memoriam: Angel Investor Bill Payne, 1941-2023
I knew Bill as a member of the Las Vegas Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. He was a super angel investor. To me he was a frequent guest on my show and more personally, a mentor. I remember a…
Mike Hecker, Bike Racing Announcer
He's been in hundreds of bike races. But today he's more likely to be calling the race as the announcer. Meet Mike Hecker. He's a 55 year-old former bike racer, former race director, former cycling coach and current race announcer.…
James Landau on State Street
"It's kinda ugly... Richard Lambert and I are hanging out on State Street when James rolls up. We ask him how he feels about car-free State Street...
The Curtin Clan of Reading, Massachusetts
My cousin Donald once confided, “Those times in your life when things turn to shit – that’s the Curtin in you.” Obviously, he was speaking from experience. I declined to offer much in the way of acknowledgement as this topic…
Cathy Murillo for Mayor
It's last minute and with little notice – perhaps many have already cast their ballot, but SBBIKE's Eve Sanford insists and connects me and Cathy for this late in the election cycle interview. Before we even get started she's sent…
Bendy White for Mayor
He's terming out on the City Council after 8 years. He's got a delightful sense of humor. And at a recent Candidate Forum he called the Bicycle Master Plan, "A masterpiece!" As we dig deeper he goes on to say,…