Listen Local Radio

About Listen Local Radio

Cathryn Beeks has been sharing original music and shining a light on the folks who make it since her first podcast in San Diego in 2004 called The Listen Local Show. She debuted her brand “Listen Local” in 2003 offering acoustic showcases, festivals, podcasts, web shows and more in an effort to introduce folks to music makers, creatives, and inspiring people/places/things in San Diego and beyond. Here’s the menu: THE LISTEN LOCAL SHOW – A monthly “audio calendar” featuring original music by those performing in the San Diego area that month. The second half of the show is music submitted by makers from San Diego and beyond all introduced by the artists themselves. Get information about submitting your song and message at ListenLocalRadio.com/submitsongs LISTEN LOCAL LOUNGE AT SATELLITE STUDIOS - Cathryn hosts this multi-guest interview show at Jeff Berkley's new digs Satellite Studios. Conversation and 2 songs each from our amazing guests. Watch "subscriber exclusive" video of the performances by subscribing for as little as $2 a month at Patreon.com/listenlocalradio THE LISTEN LOCAL SHOW FEATURES – These segments feature songs and stories from musicians and creatives folks from all over. Most of these shows are filmed and available on the Listen Local Radio Youtube channel called “1/2 Fast TV” at Youtube.com/CathrynBeeks MANAGE PARTICIPANTS – This new series finds Cathryn and 5 guests sharing songs, stories, and company on zoom. You can watch these shows on ½ Fast TV at Youtube.com/Cathrynbeeks or listen to them on Listen Local Radio LADY BRAIN PRESENTS – This series features two guests from the Lady Brain Collective, a group of female creatives in the San Diego area. Songs, stories, fun. Watch these shows on ½ Fast TV or listen to them here on Listen Local Radio RONI LEE’S ROCK TIPS – This series features short “tips” from legendary guitar rock goddess, Roni Lee, pertaining to the music business. Great for beginners or those who’ve been in the industry, these tips are super helpful and interesting. This series was sponsored by Play Like A Girl Records We hope you enjoy these shows, upcoming shows, and all of the archives. Please consider helping Cathryn continue to share local music, art, and creative/inspiring people/places/things by subscribing for as little as $2 a month at Patreon.com/listenlocalradio Contact Cathryn@ListenLocalRadio.com and visit us on ListenLocalRadio.com and on social media @golistenlocal THANK YOU!

Publisher

Cathryn Beeks

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Sept 2014

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

605 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   OCTOBER 2026 Listen Local Radio

   This month the show is guest co hosted by THIRDS APART Richard Chagnon and Doug Presnell and features songs and messages from San Diego and beyond. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become one today for as little as $2 a month. Special thanks to our partners sponsors: Producer Chris from Jack's Tracks, Jeff Berkley at Satellite Studio, Zen Mastering, San Diego Troubadour Magazine, Hale Ukulele, Pamo Valley Winery and Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   SEPTEMBER 2026 Listen Local Show

   This month the show is guest co hosted by THIRDS APART Richard Chagnon and Doug Presnell and features songs and messages from San Diego and beyond. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become one today for as little as $2 a month. Special thanks to our partners sponsors: Producer Chris from Jack's Tracks, Jeff Berkley at Satellite Studio, Zen Mastering, San Diego Troubadour Magazine, Hale Ukulele, Pamo Valley Winery and Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas.

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   AUGUST 2026 Listen Local Show

   This month the show is guest co hosted by Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar and features songs and messages from San Diego and beyond. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become one today for as little as $2 a month. Special thanks to our partners sponsors: Producer Chris from Jack's Tracks, Jeff Berkley at Satellite Studio, Zen Mastering, San Diego Troubadour Magazine, Hale Ukulele, Pamo Valley Winery and Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

112,177

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.