We started Hella Local because we love San Francisco — it’s where dreams become reality and magic happens daily. It’s in the people, the food, the stories, and the foggy air itself. Everything we do is because San Francisco made it possible ✨
- Johnny and Ali
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We took a moment to celebrate Festivus with some friends at one of the ultimate hella local spots in SF - Sam’s Grill! We ran into former mayors, supervisors, and other notable San Franciscans, because this is the biggest small town in America! And because Sam’s Grill keeps it old school.
Would you like to hear owner/manager Peter’s tales from inside one of the most storied restaurants in the city? He might be making an appearance on the Hella Local podcast soon…
We’re not sure @frankiemcomedy has *never* flashed anyone in a Trader Joe’s, but we do know he’s funny enough to be a gold medalist of comedy.
For our final episode of 2025, please welcome Bay Area funny guy Frankie Marcos to the show. We only had to edit about half of it out to keep the censors off our backs.
Enjoy the show, which you can find on Spotify, and remember to keep it Hella Local 😎
🚨 New episode alert 🚨
Have you ever gotten so absolutely dunked on by Michael Jordan that it motivated you to become a Super Bowl-winning 49ers quarterback?
John Paye has.
Hear from Golden Era 49er @johnanthonypaye about his hoop dreams, where he was during The Catch, and what it’s like to be roomies with rookie QB Steve Young on the latest episode of Hella Local. Hit the link in our bio!
It’s the third Thursday of the month so you know what that means! Ellis Street is moving and grooving to the beats of none other than @joelcorry , bringing the night to life in San Francisco. You know what it is — hella local 😎
🚨 New episode alert! 🚨
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means! A fresh new episode of Hella Local is waiting for you on Spotify.
Run don’t walk to hear from Ben Davis of @illuminatethearts about his incredible light projects, the staggering power of beauty, and how Johnny takes his espresso ☕️
Let us know what you think in the comments!
You knows what’s hella local? The annual tree lighting in Union Square for the holidays! We stopped by to show our support for this beloved tradition that proves San Francisco is truly lit 😎
San Francisco, you asked, you waited, so we delivered! Hella Local is officially live on Spotify, debuting with none other than Golden State Warriors hype man @francofinn ! Hit the link in our bio to listen now 🎙️
We are so stoked to bring you this conversation behind the scenes of a Bay Area Icon - and this is only the beginning. Stayed tuned for more episodes brought to you every other Tuesday. Welcome to the show 😎
And remember to keep it Hella Local.
- Johnny and Ali
Bay Area’s very own @francofinn on how he got his start as an MC from a @hilaryduff interview to rocking stadiums with the @warriors his story is motivating! Anything is possible and it feels like everything starts in the Bay Area! Welcome to Hella Local featuring award winning writer and columnist @sfexaminer@aliwunderman & @john_xris owner and operator of @johnsgrillsf and event producer of @on_ellis . San Francisco, Bay Area, California, and world! Welcome to HELLA LOCAL where we keep it real with the people that shape and make this city we call home interesting. Tune in Nov. 4th. Episodes dropping on all major platforms.
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