We Are Sacramento Podcast | Episode 33

Episode 33 is all over the map in the best way possible. 😂

Mario kicks things off with pet peeves and the little things people do that can drive you absolutely crazy.

Mari goes down the rabbit hole asking “What the hell happened to all those alien videos?” 👽 We had UFO footage, mysterious sightings, people claiming they had answers… and then suddenly, silence. So where did everybody go, and what actually came from all those viral alien stories?

Beto throws out a bigger question: Is AI starting to take people’s jobs? 🤖 As technology continues changing the way we work, where do we draw the line between innovation and replacing the human workforce?

Miles gets into the Lakers being sold, the massive business behind professional sports, and what it really takes for a city to host major sporting events. From infrastructure and transportation to hotels, venues, and everything in between, can Sacramento actually handle the scale needed for a world-class sporting event?

And finally, the crew talks about FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the growing business of soccer tournaments, including the push to expand and sell the rights to major competitions around the world. ⚽🌎

Pet peeves, aliens, AI, billion-dollar sports, and the future of soccer… just another day on We Are Sacramento.

🎙️ Listen to Episode 33 now and join the conversation.

Lamondo Hill II is an actor, writer, filmmaker, husband, and father of two boys. Born and raised in Richmond, California, his early experiences with adversity shaped the way he sees the world and the stories he's compelled to tell. Passionate about storytelling in all its forms, he's building a career one project at a time through ReelHill Productions, creating films and conversations that explore resilience, identity, and what it means to overcome.

Episode 31 dives into the personal, the painful, and the pulse of the city.

Mario opens up about his ongoing weight loss journey, reflecting on the discipline, setbacks, and mindset shifts that come with it. He also revisits the idea of bringing back MySpace, exploring whether nostalgia and community-driven platforms still have a place in today’s social media world.

Mari shares a deeply emotional stretch of weeks, including the traumatic experience of her grandmother’s house catching fire. She speaks candidly about the stress, the aftermath, and the resilience it takes to navigate moments like these. The conversation also uncovers a lesser-known reality—an entire industry that targets victims of disasters, turning tragedy into profit.

Miles brings his perspective on the push to save the Oakland Coliseum, breaking down why it matters not just for sports, but for culture and community identity.

Beto keeps it grounded and real, talking about his time outside the State Fair, the rising costs that are hitting everyone, and a lighter moment—his wife finally getting him out to the movies.

It’s an episode that moves between struggle and hope, community and conversation—real stories from real people in Sacramento.