Off the Mic: Reporting on the Minneapolis School Shooting
Mike and Gasia reflect on reporting Wednesday's school shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota, as both parents and journalists.
Off the Mic with Mike & Gasia: June 18, 2025
Mike and Gasia discuss current events, including an appellate court case about presidential deployment of the National Guard and a UCSF hospital workers' strike.They then share personal anecdotes about Father's Day, with Gasia recounting her tradition of celebrating her father and Mike's birthday.
Off the Mic with Mike and Gasia: May 28, 2025
In this episode throwback, Mike and Gasia talk about planning events with the family ahead of time and traveling for work before they welcome their first guest on the show! KTVU reporter Greg Lee talks about going on the road and reporting on the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Off the Mic with Mike & Gasia: June 11, 2025
Gasia is back from vacation just in time for Father's Day, and Mike reflects on fatherhood, as a dad and son. They also share a lighthearted conversation about their Father's Day plans, with Mike looking forward to a relaxing day of golf and family time.
Off the Mic with Mike & Gasia: May 14, 2025
Gasia and Mike talk about the end of school year sprint and Mother?s Day.
Off the Mic with Mike & Gasia: May 7, 2025
Gasia and Mike start this show off with the breaking news from the San Francisco Police Department and Mark Tamayo joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming the Chief Meteorologist at the KTVU.
Off The Mic: Gasia turns 50
KTVU anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian are back and they speak on the challenge of being a woman in broadcast news. Gasia turns 50 years old, she reflects on what it feels like, being valuable in the newsroom, and aging naturally. They also dive into the confidence and experience that comes with getting older, dealing with viewer comments, balancing work with family activities, and teaching their kids life lessons. Episode 11. April 30, 2025
Off The Mic: Reacting to the Pope's death & dealing with tragedy
KTVU anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian react to the overnight news of the Pope dying, and how to cover. Mike then revisits his memories of seeing the Pope as a kid in 1982. The conversation then dives into tragedy, specifically, the fatal crash in Marin, and experiencing grief as a parent and person in the news. The conversation then turns to how Gasia presents news to her kids, trusting as a parent, and Gasia turning 50. Episode 10. April 29, 2025
Off The Mic: News decision making
KTVU anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian bring us into the thoughts and conversations that are had when news happen. Specifically on this episode, Mike had to make a decision on how and when to present the Warriors game and Oakland Mayoral Race results. Mike and Gasia then dive into their Bay Area memories of covering big games, the World Series, and what sports mean to people. Episode 9. April 18, 2025
Off The Mic: Value of human connection
KTVU Anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian remember five years ago when the pandemic first happened and the differences from then and now. Everything from doing broadcast news from home, the challenges of reporting news and raising a family, the connection to viewers, and fighting through those difficult days.
Off The Mic: Pillar of Strength
KTVU Anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian celebrate their 20 year anniversary of their friendship, remembering their first story. Mike explains how he got his first break in Kansas, and how he landed at KTVU. They both explore the shift from being newbies to vets in newsroom, remember former coworkers, and the responsibility to get stories right. Mike dives into the promise he made to his dad, and talks little things you learn along the way. Episode 5. March 17, 2025
Off The Mic: Reporting on the road
KTVU Anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian share their stories and challenges of reporting on the road. Reporter Greg Lee joins in and gives us insight on his time covering the LA Wildfires, Hurricane Harvey, and many other stories.
Off The Mic: Taking a break from the cycle of news
KTVU Anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian discuss what they do when the news they cover gets heavy. Everything from prioritizing getaways to the power of a good concert. They also go over their personal rules of gift giving and handling fan mail.
Off The Mic: Crazy memories from the early days
KTVU anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian reminisce about the early days of their careers. Episode 2. Feb. 13.
Off The Mic: Crazy memories from the early days
KTVU anchors Mike Mibach and Gasia Mikaelian reminisce about the early days of their careers.