Hosted by actor, comedian, and proud Californian Josh Meyers, the California Now Podcast offers a fresh and entertaining take on the Golden State. Known for his sharp wit and natural curiosity, Josh brings a playful yet thoughtful energy to every conversation, whether he’s swapping stories with a Michelin-starred chef, uncovering hidden gems with local guides, or chatting with fellow celebrities about their California favorites. Each episode delivers equal parts inspiration and insider…
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On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers experiences the ultimate celebration of pop culture with actor-director-podcaster Kevin Smith and comic book creator, writer, and podcast host Marc Bernardin. The two longtime Comic-Con veterans share memories from their earliest trips to San Diego Comic-Con and reflect on how the event has transformed from a niche gathering of…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers explores Gilroy with two insightful local voices about the city’s culture, creativity, and community. First, Meyers sits down with Ruben Dario Villa, a Gilroy-based artist and designer. Villa helps orient listeners to the city’s unique geography at the crossroads of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Coast, and the Central…
As California continues to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, California Now host Josh Meyers heads to San Francisco to explore the energy, innovation, and community shaping this iconic World Cup host region. The journey begins at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where Meyers meets Stephanie Rogers, executive vice president of marketing for the San Francisco 49ers. From a rooftop garden overlooking the…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers goes on location to experience the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles through the players, venues, and innovators shaping the city’s global soccer moment. The journey begins at Dignity Health Sports Park, home of the LA Galaxy, where Meyers meets soccer legend Cobi Jones. A three-time World Cup player, Jones reflects on the evolution of…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers explores a piece of coastal paradise on Catalina Island with Derrik Lang, senior features editor for the Auto Club of Southern California’s Westways magazine. Lang shares expert tips on how to get to Catalina Island via the Catalina Express and Catalina Flyer. The two explore must-see attractions like the iconic Catalina Casino—home…
On this special on-location episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers heads to the Eastern Sierra for a winter adventure at Mammoth Mountain—exploring the stories, landscapes, and personalities that make Mammoth one of California’s most iconic alpine destinations. The episode begins with a scenic gondola ride to the summit and the Eleven53 Interpretive Center, where Meyers meets the…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers sits down with two accessible travel advocates to explore the unparalleled experiences California offers for all travelers—including those with mobility needs, sensory sensitivities, non-visible disabilities, and more. First up, Josh chats with Abbey Romeo, star of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum and autism awareness advocate, and Mary…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers speaks with the woman responsible for packing the house for some of television’s biggest live shows. Meyers sits down with KC Cavarozzi, founder and fan experience expert at On Camera Audiences. Cavarozzi and Meyers reminisce about the joys and challenges of working behind the scenes at MadTV before pivoting to the dos and don’ts of…
On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers welcomes one of his oldest friends: actor, comedian, and writer Ike Barinholtz. The two look back on their early days performing together and how one unforgettable trip to Los Angeles convinced Barinholtz that California was home. “The L.A. I see every day, it's that Get Shorty , late nineties-ish L.A. I still see it through that…
On this special on-location episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers celebrates the 100th anniversary of America’s most legendary highway with a road trip across California’s stretch of Route 66. He kicks off the adventure in the Mojave Desert with Kyle Okura, keeper of Roy’s Motel & Café and the desert town of Amboy. Okura shares the remarkable father-son story behind preserving…
