Like It Or Not

Show host and panel discuss and debate the latest headlines, popular trends, and hot topics that have people talking.

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Like It Or Not: Family/Friends In The Front Row, The "Diva" Label, Secret Admirers Saturday, May 2, 2026

Andre Senior hosts an engaging conversation with some talented ladies. Featured on the panel are Nzuri Soul & The Queen Collective (Artensia Young & Kayla Cunningham). The panel features: - Family/Friends in the front row - Watching videos of your performance - Reading social media comments after the show - The "Diva" Label - Singing competition tv shows - Wearing makeup to run errands - Wearing pajamas in public - Gift from secret admirer - Couples wearing matching outfits - Using AI to write dating app bio or message - Credit score/salary in dating profile - Concept of soulmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Carpet In The Bathroom, Bidets, and Leaving Cabinet Doors Open Friday, May 1, 2026

Bryan Gallo hosts a quirky conversation with a wide range of topics. Featured on the panel are radio personality Morris Knight and Author Charlotte Pinkney. The panel features: - Carpet in the bathroom - Robot servers - Bidets - Micheladas - Red wine mixed with coca-cola - Paying extra for festival food - Dancing during live music - Ordering off QR codes - Leaving cabinet doors open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: First Dance at Weddings, 'Dirty Dancing,' and Flash Mobs Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Weekend Crew is in and have a conversation all about dance and noise. Featured on the panel are Mike Mibach, Bailey O'Carroll and Mark Tamayo. The panel features: - First dance at weddings - Slow dancing - 'Dirty Dancing' the movie - Watching ballet - Flash mobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Promposals During Practice, Women's Sports Renaissance, and Contact Sports for Women Saturday, April 25, 2026

Devin Trubey hosts a sporty conversation with an athletic group. The panel features: - Promposals during practice - New shoes before match - Post-game feasts - Contact sports for women - Co-Ed football teams - High concussion rates - Politically active athletes - Football or Baseball more American - Women's Sports Renaissance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: People Sharing Their Entire Life On Social Media, Critics, Conspiracy Theories Thursday, April 23, 2026

Bryan Gallo hosts a fun conversation with a fun group. Featured on the panel are Comedian Big Sas, Photographer/Magician Ramon Piquero, and Rapper Doray Williams aka "Ray Bans." The panel features: - People Sharing Their Entire Life on Social Media - The Facebook Philosopher - Hecklers - Comedy/Music Critics - Being great at one skills - Taking karaoke too serious - Autotune - "Earth is flat" theory - Using profanity on a first date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Buying A Haunted House at 50& Off, Astrology, and Participation Trophies Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Devin Trubey hosts a composed conversation with three Bay Area citizens. Featured on the panel are Realtor Mark Shaw, Comedian Jay Rich, and Life Coach Velina Lujan. The panel features: - Buying a haunted house at 50% off - Turning your garage into a home gym - Wearing smart tech to track health - Asking AI for advice - Giving advice to younger people - Participation trophies in youth sports - Trash talking in sports - Learning a trade instead of college - Quote: Money can't buy happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Codeswitching, Staying Informed vs Burnout, and Wedding Choreography Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Devin Trubey hosts a conversation that's all about interactions. Featured on the panel are Podcaster Dr. Audra Stance, Case Manager Shawnell Jordan, and Social Worker Emmett Neal. The panel features: - Codeswitching - Using emojis in a work e-mail - Staying Informed vs Burnout - Sharing food on a first date - Online research before first date - Concept of closure - Proposing at a wedding - Wedding choreography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Fry Thief, Straw-Swap, and Double Dip Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Weekend Crew is in and have a conversation all about food interactions. Featured on the panel are Claudine Wong, Mike Mibach, and Mark Tamayo. The panel features: - Fry Thief - Unsolicited fork-dive - Reverse share - Straw-Swap - Tasting flight - Double Dip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Soulmates, Astrology, and Bacon Maple Donuts Thursday, April 16, 2026

Rosemary Orozco hosts an insightful conversation with three Bay area comics . Featured on the panel are three comedians, Tylon Sizemore, Corde Snell, and Terrell "Big T" Butler. The panel features: - Soulmates - Having a purpose - Believing in astrology - Working on your birthday - Pineapple on pizza - Dipping french fries in your milkshake/ice cream - Bacon maple donuts - Chocolate covered potato chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Same Order, Leftovers, and Parents Emailing The Teacher Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Gasia Mikaelian hosts a tasteful conversation that's sure to leave you enlightened. Featured on the panel are owners of "The Grind Cafe" in Vallejo, husband and wife, Tiffany and Marco McCleoud. The panel features: - Same order - Food influencers - Tasting other people's food/drink - Stacking plates for server - Leftovers - AI for class work/homework - Assigning homework - Parents emailing the teacher - School dances - Student superlatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: The Masters Tournament, Gardening, and Superheroes Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The KTVU Weekend Evening Crew host a fun conversation that revolves around the month of April. Featured on the panel are Mike Mibach, Claudine Wong, and Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo. The panel features: - The Masters Tournament - Baseball at the Park - The sound of Jazz - Gardening - Scrabble - Peanut Butter & Jelly - Tea - Jelly Beans - Superheroes - Bucket lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Tattoo Of Your Partner's Name, QR Code Menus, and Face Tattoos Saturday, April 11, 2026

Bryan Gallo hosts a conversation that's sure to leave a mark on you. Featured on the panel are Bobby Martinez, GM at a pub in Belmont and Jenaly Gonzalez, a tattoo artist at Lyfe Style Ink. The panel features: - Tattoo of Your Partner's Name - Tattoo of your own name - QR code menus - The "Surprise Me" order - Splitting the bill six ways - Tips before service ends - Wait, I changed my mind - Drinking while getting a tattoo - Intoxicated customers - Face Tattoos - Networking at the bar - Michelada - Mezcal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Appointments That Turn Into Counseling, Un-Prepped Hair, and Social Media Friday, April 10, 2026

Sal Castaneda hosts a conversation with three Bay Area stylists/cosmetologists. Featured on the panel are Freedom Braiders Founders Joanna & Tatiana Hernandez, and celebrity braider Jazmine Hansen. The panel features: - Clients napping in chair - Appointments that turn into counseling - Unprepped hair - Teaching kids to braid - Beauty filters on social media - Growing your profile via social media - Being a perfectionist - Turning your passion into a side hustle - Same breakfast every morning - Breakfast food for dinner - Going out for dinner - Tipping culture - Quick service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Buying A Home With Close Friends, Lending Money, and Closure Thursday, April 9, 2026

Frank Mallicoat hosts a comedic conversation with three Bay Area comedians. Featured on the panel are Jay Rich, Jose Contreras, and Rhoda Gravador. The panel features: - Starting a business with friends - Seeing a friend once a month - Lending money to friends or family - Using savings to buy stocks - TikTok couple content - Situationships - Staying friends with exes - Buying a home with close friends - Closure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: April Fools' Day, Guilty Pleasures, and Participation Trophies Saturday, April 4, 2026

Rosemary Orozco hosts a conversation with four Bay Area residents. Featured on the panel are comedians Corde Snell, Joe Hill, and Real Estate Agents Michael Swanson and Jamie Leftridge. The panel features: - April Fools' Day - Taking Selfies - Guilty Pleasures - Scrolling on social media - Wearable health trackers - Exercise as a therapy - Participation Trophies - Being great at one thing vs good at several - Reality TV - Spoilers - Gifts from a secret admirer - Lying to not hurt someone's feelings - A white lie not to hurt your feelings - Listening to friends complain about their partner - Gossip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Annual Friend Trips, Traveling Solo, and Politics With Family Friday, April 3, 2026

Andre Senior hosts a fun conversation with two guys who are out here making the world better. Featured on the panel are UnitedPlayaz Community Activist Tim Smith and Saving Futures, Inc. founder, AJ The panel features: - Annual friend trips - Traveling with the whole family - Vacation proposals - Traveling solo - Klarna for vacation costs - Politics with family - Politicians personal lives - Move-in before marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Jorts, Accessories, and Fast Fashion Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Bryan Gallo hosts a cool conversation with a team that rules the runway. Featured on the panel are models Bre Briggs and Sharnee' Nicole. The panel features: - Jorts - Low Rise Jeans - Jeggings - Accessories - Cottage Core Style - Ed Hardy & Juicy Couture - Picking partner's outfits - Twinning - Fast fashion - Buying clothes on TikTok Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Old School vs New School Coaching, Trash Talking, and Pointless Basketball Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Dave Clark hosts a mindful conversation with a focus on sports. Featured on the panel are AAU Basketball Coach Antonio Scott, Founder and Coach Darrell Jones, and IT professional and San Jose State alum Trey Smith. The panel features: - Old school vs New school coaching - Trash talking - 3-Pointer Epidemic - Pointless basketball - Mount Rushmore of Bay Area sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Cooking With Margarine, Spicy Food, and Smash Burgers Saturday, March 28, 2026

Devin Trubey hosts a tasteful conversation with a mother and son duo. Featured on the panel are the owners of "Cheri's Southern Kitchen," Cheri Barfield and Bryce Bennet. The panel features: - Cooking with Margarine - Cleaning while you cook - Spicy food - Bone-in fried chicken - Writing down family recipes - Squishing Burgers - Well done steak - Salt on fruits - Tomato & Mayo sandwiches - Saying you're not hungry - Instant food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like It Or Not: Skate Tricks, Breaking Bones, and In-lines vs Quads Friday, March 27, 2026

Frank Mallicoat hosts a smooth and stylish conversation with some of the coolest cats in the Bay Area. Featured on the panel are four rollerdancers, Leila Radan, Isaac Farfan, Takiyah Franklin, and Richard Humphrey. The panel features: - Skate tricks - Skate Influences - Skate dance battles - Indoors vs Outdoors - Park Skating vs Dance Skating - In-olines vs Quads - Skatemates - New skates vs Rentals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices