Bill Soberanes, also known as Mr. Petaluma, was best known for his 49 years at the Petaluma Argus-Courier but also as the founder of the World Wrist-wrestling Contest, the Ugly Dog Contest, the Houdini Halloween Seance. A self-described peopleologist, he claimed to have collected over 45000 photos of himself with presidents, sport figures, movie st…

Tom and Jim's Top 5 presents Lights Camera Fletch! In this debut episode, Fletch breaks down the newest Pixar movie Soul. Enjoy!توسط Tom and Jim

Jim & Tom welcome historians Katie Watts and John Sheehy for a deep dive into Petaluma’s history from the the 1920s to the 1970s. We explore how Petaluma became known as the world’s egg basket, Prohibition, speakeasies, massive bootlegging rings, famous people-meeter and Petaluma booster Bill Soberanes, the post-war boom, Gilardi’s, Mayor Helen Put…

Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the m…

Jim and Tom welcome Daniel Steinbock to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/17/20. We talk about his relationship with the muse, capturing songs from dreams, his relationship with his father, ancestral trauma, personal growth and much moreSetlistOut of BlueSea InsideKiss of the BeeToo Close to YouRecorded at at th…

Jim and Tom welcome Maya Songbird to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/10/20. We talk about rainbows, what happens when you die, when Maya stopped giving a fuck, growing up in the Castro, how her son is a hater, Maya’s Magic Shop, being a witch, being an empowered woman, being a slut and much more. SetlistI Beli…

Jim got Tom a dozen personalized celebrity videos. 52 minutes of dumb fun with friends and foes, old and new.توسط Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcomes The Band Ice Cream to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 3/3/20. We talk about their reinvention as a band, near death experiences, songwriting, a debilitating hockey injury, apathy and more. SetlistEjectDaily Pep Talk In Front of a Stained MirrorBig CarRosesRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater i…

Jim and Tom welcome historian John Sheehy for our longest history feature yet (almost 2 hours!) as we dive deep into the Coast Miwok, the Machiavellian General Vallejo, the 1830’s smallpox epidemic, Petaluma’s Chinese-American and African-American communities in the 19th century, William Bihler, Tom’s favorite explosions, Petaluma's second battle w…

Hey Top 5ers! We hope you are doing well. We have missed you. We know its a tough time for everybody and we also know that we are suppose to be retired but we wanted try give you all a distraction. Please enjoy the show and please, please, please stay healthy.توسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcomes Clementine Darling to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 2/25/20. Clementine left Seattle ten years ago on a busking trip down the West Coast. We look back on the major events of her last decade that led to the life of music she now lives. SetlistThe RoadHoly GhostCrazyFire MapRecorded at at th…

Storytelling episode: Jim and Tom talk COVID-19, deaths inside the Phoenix (2!), tributes to Joel Cox & Nate Reifers, showdowns with local authorities, The Birds premiere at the Phoenix in 1963, anecdotes from big shows, lamenting turning down NWA, nineties punk at the Phoenix and more.توسط Onstage with Jim and Tom

Jim and Tom welcome Yo! & The Electric to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/28/20. We talk about America’s political landscape, music as activism, the future and much more in a 60+ minute interview.SetlistArmando MiendoWar ReadyMakeup SongWould You Like to Buy a Vacuum?Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petal…

Jim and Tom welcome Magic in the Other to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/21/20. We talk about their new album “As It Starts to Fade”, the excitement of the unknown, songwriter Ezra Lipp’s creative path and more. SetlistLightning’s Hotter Than the SunNot Afraid (We All Will Die-E-Oh)Light in my WindowNot Gonna…

Our final episode! Thank you to everyone who supported us these last three years. We will miss you. Love, Tom and Jimتوسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome Whiskerman to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 1/14/20. We talk about their new album “Kingdom Illusion” as well as Graham’s evolution as a songwriter, faith, salvation, the fringes of humanity, experimentation and much more.SetlistVillainsKingdom IllusionRam’s HeadRecorded at at the Phoenix T…

This week, Tom and his son, Fletcher, review The Back to the Future Trilogy, Star Wars, Avatar and Sonic the Hedgehog. Enjoy!توسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome Schlee to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/10/19. We talk with Schlee about her dreams, her music, her life, her new album and much more. SetlistRun Run BabyWent Like the WindYinzRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.توسط Onstage with Jim and Tom

This week we welcome Top 5er Josh Lewis back to the show and he lets us borrow his time machine. We travel back to witness the musicians we always wanted to see live. A perfect topic for our last Jimpromptu. Enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.comتوسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome On Drugs to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 12/3/19. We talk about being a cuck, various crimes they've committed, Uckhole Futah, things the band hates (Salt Lake City, Neptune, whales, kindergartners), meeting at church, a bad reviewer, drugs, creativity and much more. SetlistSmushSquishA Re…

This week we are joined by Top 5er and Tom's co-worker, Marshall Walters. He has us pick our top 5 athletes. Plus, we discuss new t-shirts and family life. Enjoy! If you'd like to record or write us a message please email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.comتوسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome Shoobies to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/26/19. We talk about ghosts, the afterlife, Jacob’s gadgets, Alex’s astrology sign, who would win in a fight between Caleb’s grandfathers and much more. SetlistSuper MalayHigh LowShapesDNARecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

This week we are joined by Top 5er Robert Alpaugh and he picks an awesome topic for us: Movie Car Chases. We also talk about our holidays and Sharon Stone gets kicked off Bumble. Enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.comتوسط Tom and Jim

Its a throwback to when Tom and Jim picked their Top 5 Christmas Eats and Drinks. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!توسط Tom and Jim

Its a throwback to when Tom and Jim picked their Top 5 SNL Christmas Skits. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!توسط Tom and Jim

Its a throwback to when Tom and Jim picked their Top 5 Christmas TV shows and specials. Enjoy and Merry Christmasتوسط Tom and Jim

Its a throwback to when Tom and Jim picked their Top 5 Christmas movies! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!توسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome Eki Shola to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 11/12/19. Eki Shola is a Sonoma County based musician who has released a number of albums in the last few years. We talk about the major life events (her mother’s passing, the North Bay fires) that led to her shifting towards a life of music. Setli…

Jim and Tom welcome Morning Hands to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/22/19. We talk about the difficult, seven-year journey to releasing their first full-length album and the triumph of putting it out into the world. We also discuss their personal relationship, pay tribute to friends lost, and explore what a …

Jim and Tom welcome Hizi to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 10/1/19. We talk about how this band has shaped them, friendship, growing older, their recent releases, the future, what Hizi has meant to them and more. SetlistNothing Mattress / Silence is DeafeningNoix Du CoixRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Pet…

This week we welcome Top 5ers and Tom's great friends, Amanda and Ryan to the show. They ask us to pick some of our favorite movie quotes. We also talk about why Tom wasn't invited to their wedding and our upcoming Thanksgiving plans. Happy Holidays and enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.com…

This week Top 5er, Rachel Heggen, join us and asks us to pick 5 favorite movies of the 21st century. We also talk about Disney Plus, kids and why Skype will never sponsor us. Enjoy Follow us Facebook Twitterتوسط Tom and Jim

Jim and Tom welcome Slugger to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/24/19. We go in-depth with the band on their new full-length record “Let the Good Times Rot” and the seismic life events that they experienced on the six year path to this album. SetlistSo Long, KiddoSell It to Your FriendsRecorded at at the Phoeni…

Happy Halloween! This week we welcome Top 5er, Adin Briggs, to our show and he wants to know what scares us. Its just classic Halloween hi-jinx. Enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.comتوسط Tom and Jim

This week we are joined by Top 5er Greg Mehochko. He gives us the topic of Black and White Movies! We also talk about awesome pizza, being tired and beer. Enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.comتوسط Tom and Jim

5:00 AM to get fired come on Man. Also our picks

Breaking down last weeks games and the craziness in the NFL.

The show will move from Sports talk with Jim & Tom, to Sports Talk With Jim. Tom will still be involved just at his own convenience. I drop some knowledge on the MLB postseason and the NBA sh*t show.

Jim and Tom welcome Gabe Katz to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 9/17/19. We talk about his life of music, family, personal growth, managing emotions, love, what his solo music means to him, the importance of art to society and more. Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

We review week 4 and give you our picks for week 5

We also talk college football. Vontaze Burfict and California's law to allow payment to college players.

This week we welcome Top 5er Chad Smart to the show. He picks our Tom and Jim-Promptu topic: Our Top 5 Toms, Tommys, Thomas' and Jims, Jimmys, James'. We also talk about Jim's trip to Duluth and the amount of beer we consumed. Enjoy! Follow us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email us at Tomandjimstop5@gmail.com…

Jim and Tom welcome Oliver Graves to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/13/19. We talk about his America’s Got Talent appearance, his origin story, stand up comedy, his true self, his relationship with his fans and more.Recorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

Is the NFL changing? Is Eli a hall of fame QB. Our picks for week 4

It's playoff season for baseball. What is all the overreaction about the top 100.

A 4 hour show is too long. And when your drinking its not good

it's all in the title

Jim and Tom welcome Caitlin Jemma to the stage at the Phoenix Theater for an interview and performance on 8/6/19. We talk about her new album “Love Notes”, different types of love, heartbreak, songwriting and much more. SetlistCounting On YouOne Thought AwayLean On My LoveRecorded at at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA.…

We get into injuries and the shitty officiating in the NFL

College football needs to fix the system