Datebook

Latest Episodes:

Duffy Jennings Interview — on Moscone/Milk Shootings, Zodiac and his Memoir "Reporter's Note Book" Jul 18, 2019

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Duffy Jennings worked at the San Francisco Chronicle for just a decade, but it was filled with news; he covered the Milk/Moscone murders, parts of the Zodiac killings and other high-profile drama in the 1970s. His new memoir is "Reporter's Notebook," covering his time at The Chronicle and his childhood growing up in San Francisco, where his mother ran one of San Francisco's first gay bars. Jennings returned to The Chronicle to record a Datebook podcast with reporter Sam Whiting and critic Peter Hartlaub.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams.

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Sponsored Episode: The Weapon of Art, Transforming Guns into instruments of Hope Jul 17, 2019

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During a time when senseless gun violence continues to plague our country, artists are transforming weapons into instruments of hope and symbols of peace. In this sponsored episode of the Datebook podcast, King Kaufman speaks with four key individuals behind the upcoming Art of Peace exhibition at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA). Pati Navalta Poblete, founder of the Robby Poblete Foundation, and Rudy Corpuz from United Playaz discuss their collaborative efforts to decrease gun violence. Artist Tsungwei Moo shares the story behind her artwork in the exhibition, and YBCA CEO Deborah Cullinan speaks on the importance of addressing one of our nation's most prominent issues.

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Movies with Mick LaSalle: New Pink Section Column, Women in Film and "The Lion King" Jul 12, 2019

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Episode 54 of Datebook podcast is Movies with Mick LaSalle. The Chronicle's movie critic is joined by Leba Hertz and talks about his new column in the Sunday Datebook pink section, an upcoming column on women in film, and new films including "The Art of Self-Defense" and "The Lion King."

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams.

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Theater with Lily Janiak - Skyler Cooper on Playing Othello from Two Genders Jul 05, 2019

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Theater critic Lily Janiak talks with transgender actor Skyler Cooper about playing the title role in “Othello” as a woman and then as a man — from Impact Theatre’s so-called “lesbian” production, in 2005, to Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s production, now running through July 21.

Produced by Lily Janiak. Theme music by Steven Boyle.

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Movies with Mick LaSalle: "Yesterday," "Spider-Man" and some love for the Roxie Jul 01, 2019

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The latest Movies with Mick LaSalle covers some movies of the present and future, including "Toy Story 4," the Beatles music-themed "Yesterday" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home." LaSalle is joined by Leba Hertz, and goes on a few fun tangents, including talk about the Roxie theater.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams

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Gabby La La Interview — on ASMR, Playing the Sitar and Snow Angel Jun 27, 2019

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Chronicle digital arts & entertainment producer Annie Vainshtein interviews Gabby La La, a musical artist who has teamed with Sayuri to create Crafting with ASMR videos. She talks about the art of ASMR, her development as a musical artist and her band Snow Angel.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is Midnight Special by E's Jammy Jams.

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Glenn McCoy Interview — Executive Director for San Francisco Ballet Jun 25, 2019

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Datebook podcast features an interview by San Francisco Chronicle reporter Sam Whiting with outgoing San Francisco Ballet executive director Glenn McCoy, who has worked with the Ballet for more than three decades. McCoy talks about his career, why he's retiring at just 60 years old, and what he plans to do next.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams.

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Introducing the Summer Fun Issue; Chronicle tips for things to do Jun 19, 2019

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The San Francisco Chronicle on June 20 will publish its first Summer Fun Issue. In this week's Datebook podcast, host Peter Hartlaub is joined by senior digital A&E editor Mariecar Mendoza and pop music critic Aidin Vaziri to talk about some entertaining, unusual and often inexpensive things to do in the Bay Area between June and August.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams.

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Movies with Mick LaSalle: Emma Thompson, Dark Phoenix and more on Elton John Jun 14, 2019

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In the latest Movies with Mick LaSalle, LaSalle and Leba Hertz cover new movies including "Late Night," "5B" and "Men in Black: International," and last week's "Dark Phoenix." Mick also talks more about Elton John, and response to his personal Elton John column and "Rocketman" review.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams.

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Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen Interview — Young Countertenor Debuts for SF Opera Jun 05, 2019

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Chronicle classical music critic Joshua Kosman interviews Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a gifted young countertenor who is about to make his S.F. Opera mainstage debut in Handel’s “Orlando.” We talk with him about his newly burgeoning career and his choice of this vocal niche. “Orlando” opens Sunday, June 9.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "Midnight Special" by E's Jammy Jams, and Kenneth Fuchs piano concerto "Spiritualist" featuring Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen

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