It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists. Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

It’s the end-of-year staff podcast party and everyone grabbed a mic.
This two-part takeover features quick hits, big wins, and bold previews of what’s coming in 2026.

Host, Gerardo Diaz, fills us in with highlights from the culinary department (yes, food talk is mandatory) and host, Molly Spencer, serves a side of Trashion Fashion runway and sustainability highlights. Cat Smith from marketing drops the scoop on Pride 2026 and upcoming smaller shows. Ceramics Director, Meg Billingham brings the heart and gives us the first look at the 2026 Sonoma ceramics residency artists. Norine reflects on surviving—and thriving—her first year at the community center and what she’s excited for next.

Join us for the wild ride and electric chat with Rubén Valtierra, the award winning keyboardist who is best known for his thirty plus collaboration with the legendary "Weird Al" Yankovic .

From their serendipitous meeting at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in '91 to sharing the stage with icons like Stevie Wonder and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to being animated in The Simpsons, Rubén's story is bursting at the seams with energy and vitality.

Now a proud resident of Sonoma, Rubén, along with his wife Ladonna , is transforming The Speakeasy
(Sonomaspeakeasy.com) into a hotspot for world-class music and entertainment.
Tune in and be inspired with Rubén's lust for life and music.