All In San Diego

In this special episode, AJ and Sarah are joined by Nina Thompson, the director of public relations for the San Diego Humane Society. They discuss the current overcrowding problem at local shelters and the need for community help, specifically in fostering animals. They also talk about the benefits of fostering, debunk some misconceptions about adopting pets as gifts during the holidays, and explore various volunteer opportunities at the humane society.

From Santa-themed pop-up bars to rave-style parties, and holiday dates to makers ' markets, we're breaking down your options for grown-up fun around San Diego this holiday season!

Monica and Michael from SDToday join us to break down some of the exciting changes happening around San Diego in the next several years! From upgrades to overhauls and expansions to facelifts, our county will look very different by 2030!

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Join us as we share some Autumn inspiration for making the most of San Diego fun this Fall!

Join AJ and Sara as they celebrate one of San Diego's genuinely great organizations the Challenged Athlete's Foundation. Foundation co-founder Bob Babbitt joins the podcast to share the story behind the group, how it changes lives worldwide, and how you can get involved!

"Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives" is the most popular show in the history of the Food Network and Guy has featured over 20 San Diego restaurants on the show. Join AJ and Sara as they highlight some of the local spots that have made the jump from San Diego to Flavor Town in this episode!

The Shout House is a dueling piano par that has been brining the party to the Gaslamp district for more than 20 years. Join AJ and Sara as they talk to pianists Jon and Eric about the legendary venue!

Comic-Con is about to return to San Diego and we've got an episode packed full of pro-tips for beginners and experienced attendees alike! AJ is joined by his Comic-Con crew Vernon, Dave and Leslie for a deep dive into this year's big event!

Get prepared for the "Worst Case Scenario" as AJ and Sara talk to the director of the Fleet Science Center's exciting new exhibit! You'll also meet Gregor, the guy who's rallying San Diegans to keep our beaches clean!

In this episode, AJ and Sara introduce you to two San Diegans who turned viral fame into something more! Gabriel Feitosa gained a massive audience after appearing on the tv dog grooming show "Pooch Perfect" and now uses his talent to help local shelter dogs find homes. During the pandemic, Chris Maddox got millions of views of his "Covid Crooner" parody songs and is touring with his fast-rising new tribute band!

The Rady Shell is the most buzzed-about live entertainment venue in San Diego. In this episode, AJ and Sara welcome The Shell's Kristen Turner to give you an insider's guide to the new hot spot and break down this Summer's line-up! You'll also meet Johan Engman, the local restauranteur behind Breakfast Republic, Eggies, and more of the county's favorite breakfast spots!

Are you looking for a fun-filled day trip for the whole family? Look no further than Temecula! San Diego County's neighbor to the north is home to a variety of family-friendly attractions, from its sprawling old town to its massive arcade and family fun center. In just 25 minutes, we'll break down all of the best things to do in Temecula with kids.

People from all over the country travel to San Diego for Spring Break, but why let them have all the fun? This episode is full of great Spring Break ideas and we have special guests joining us for deep dives into a couple of your newest options!

We have a lot of great outdoor activities in San Diego, but what the heck do you do when it rains? We've put together a whole episode of ideas and inspiration that will have you ready to have a great time the next time rain hits the county...and we'll do it in right around 20 minutes!

Join us as we introduce you to some local restaurants that just received some big kudos, explore the growing local phenomenon of Pickleball, break down San Diego Museum Month, and much more!

New theme park attractions? Celebrity-owned restaurants? New state-of-the-art playgrounds? Join us as we break down all the exciting things heading to San Diego in 2023! 

You've heard about a lot of great new San Diego spots on the podcast, today we're going in a different direction. This episode is all about celebrating the restaurants that have stood the test of time and earned the right to be considered classic San Diego restaurants. From a 90 year old institution famous for one type of food, to one of the oldest tiki restaurants in America join us as we go ALL IN on Classic San Diego!

The Holiday Season is almost here and it's time to start making your plans! Jen from @GatherSanDiego is here to walk you though some of the many amazing options you'll have all over the county between now and the new year!

Intro Stuff

0:24 AJ's holiday "pep talk"

2:02 AJ and Sara's Thanksgiving meal plans

5:02 Turkey vs. Microwave

Main Show Stuff

7:38 Coronado has more than just ice-skating

8:55 A next level Holiday movie experience

9:58 Festive cocktails and trivia in Banker's Hill

11:14 Family Fun in Point Loma

12:23 Grown up fun at a speak easy in Pacific Beach

13:51 a must see neighborhood in Rancho Peñasquitos

15:19 road trip to Julian

15:57 An experience for all 5 senses in Rancho Bernardo

18:08 Igloos in San Marcos?!

This week you'll be introduced to an amazing local Wild Animal Rescue, Gulls arena host Alyssa will get you fired up about San Diego's hockey team, we'll get you up to speed on San Diego Beer Week and much more!  

1:08 Is Sara Day Drinking? 

2:25 AJ's End of Halloween Pet Peeve 

5:25 The local Wild Animal Park You Can Visit 

11:37 Sara's Wild Animal Scare 

17:26 Let's Get YOU Ready for a Gulls Game! 

22:31 Are You Ready for San Diego Beer Week? 

30:25 AJ vs. His Daughter's Teacher 

34:38 The Best San Diego Events Happening This Week!

We'd love to drive across the country trying famous regional foods like Texas BBQ and Maine Lobster Rolls but who's got time for that? Luckily a lot of these specialty foods have made their way to San Diego and we're gonna tell you where to get them. From Philly Cheesesteaks to Chicago Pizza, from Cincinnati Chili to Nashville Hot Chicken, join us as we eat across America...in San Diego!

San Diego Restaurant Week is back and as always, we want to make sure you have all the details so you can maximize your experience. Restaurant week's own McKenna Jensen joins us to give you all the 411 in under 8 minutes! We've also teamed up with some local restaurants to give you a chance at trying them out for free!

It's Halloween Time at Legoland!

What's the brand new Monster Party? Where can you dance with the Zombie Cheerleaders? What's new with Brick or Treat and the brand new 4D movie? We'll answer all of those questions and more as we get you ready for the most popular time of the year at Legoland Ca. !

San Diego Botanic Garden has come up on so many different episodes of the podcast we finally decided to dedicate a whole show to this unique North County favorite. We'll give you everything you need to know to plan your next trip along with the scoop on a huge change to their plans for the upcoming holiday season! 

A neighborhood just isn't a neighborhood without at least one great deli or sandwich spot. AJ has tried a lot of San Diego's best and he's here to take you (and Sara) on a county wide tour of San Diego's best sandwiches!

You don't have to miss out on the Comic-Con fun just because you don't have a ticket/badge for the convention center. There are a LOT of fun events, interactions and experiences all over the Gaslamp and most of them are free! Join us us we break them down in just over 15 minutes!

Join us as we break down a fun list of adventures that you'll want to get into before the Summer is over! Our San Diego Summer Bucket List has some classic San Diego ideas along with some you've probably never heard of!

Summer is here and Sea World San Diego is ready to show you a great time! Listen as AJ and Sara head to Seaworld to get you all of the info you'll need for your next visit. Bonus: you will also hear a special code word with instructions on how to use it to enter to win a free four pack of tickets to the park!

In this episode AJ and Sara introduce you to one of San Diego's coolest new spots, Old Town Urban Market! It's a community driven new Food Hall where every business is locally owned and Latino owned. You'll get an "ALL IN" style deep dive into the market's many offerings and hear directly from several of it's vendors all in under 15 minutes!

The Fair is back in a BIG way and AJ and Sara are here with an in depth guide. From the parking situation to crazy food options, from the new ticket buying process to concerts to watch for, they will get you ready for your visit. They also talk to the performers behind two of this year's biggest shows!

From longtime favorites to up and coming hotspots, we're breaking down the places that are making the best hamburgers in San Diego. We also give you the 411 on an awesome upcoming event for burger lovers and give you a discount code just for "ALL IN San Diego" listeners! Join us as we go ALL IN on San Diego's Best Burgers!

How much fun is a day at a Padres game at Petco Park? In fact, there are so many things to see, do and eat that it can be overwhelming! This episode is here to serve as your guide to a great day at the ballpark as we break down every detail about the food, the fun, and all of the best "pro tips." You'll also hear a special appearance by the morning show on the Padres flagship station "97.3 the Fan" Ben and Woods! Join us as we go ALL IN on Petco Park!

We're ready to take you on a county wide tour of fun activities that are absolutely free. Get ready to learn where you can go on amazing tours, take in live music, stroll through museums, watch movies and much more without spending a dime! We're goin ALL IN on FREE fun around San Diego!