California Now Podcast
Hosted by Josh Meyers and Soterios Johnson · Visit California
4.7from 138 ratings
- 140
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 138
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 159M
- YouTube views
About California Now Podcast
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 tips–helping listeners dream, plan, and truly experience their next California adventure.
- Publisher
- Visit California
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Apr 2018
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 140 episodes have a transcript.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Inside the Los Angeles Dodgers
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Insider's Guide to Santa Cruz
8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Secrets of Alcatraz and California's Haunted Ghost Town
Inside a recent episode
Inside the Los Angeles Dodgers
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Well, you're talking about Shohei Otani there. If you want exciting baseball, you could do a lot worse than to just watch everything Shohei Otani does. And I think, too, it's a cultural phenomenon because of the nice person that he is and just what he means to the country. And just imagine you have all the money in the world. Yet you're perceived and you are behind the scenes, but you're perceived as a nice person. And I think that's why people are so happy for him, because he just you know, there's just something about him that transcends sports in terms of just this cultural phenomenon. And as I say, if he was a Marvel superhero, nobody would believe it. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on California Now Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Mark Langill
- Tommy Brockert
- Peter Mel
- Colby Barr
- John Martini
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- YouTube views
- 158,905,968
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 107 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 31 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100
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- Quality
- 74
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 98
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- Books guests
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Questions about California Now Podcast
Who hosts California Now Podcast?
Josh Meyers and Soterios Johnson host the show. Published by Visit California.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does California Now Podcast take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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