Storied: San Francisco

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S2E3, Part 1: Madeleine Tonzi and the Underground Music Scene in San Francisco Dec 04, 2018

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Painter Madeleine Tonzi moved to the Bay Area from Santa Barbara in 2007 to go to art school. She quickly fell in love with the drum 'n' bass scene in San Francisco and parties that featured underground musicians.

In this podcast, Maddy shares her story of moving here. For her, the underground party scene gave way to visual arts. She talks about coming to love street art and the murals in the Mission.

Check back Thursday for Part 2, when Maddy will share stories about Instagram treasure hunts and independent art shows she's helped put on. She ends by reflecting on what's happening to the arts, both in the Bay Area and nationwide.

We recorded this podcast in Contra Costa County in November 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

S2E1, Part 2: Melinda Uno and the Motorcycle Ride Across Mexico Nov 21, 2018

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Melinda Uno knows some bad-ass women. In 2015, they hatched a plan to ride motorcycles across Mexico, with Melinda joining in to document the adventure. This podcast is the story of that ride.

Melinda reflects on some of the lessons she learned on that trip and how they relate to what's going on here in San Francisco.

If you missed Part 1, please listen to that episode.

Photography by Melinda Uno

S2E1, Part 1: Melinda Uno and the Tenderloin Museum Nov 19, 2018

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Welcome to Season 2 of Storied: San Francisco podcast. This season won't be too different from what you heard in Season 1. The changes are mostly cosmetic—new theme music, a new look for the website, that sort of thing. Michelle and I learned a lot the first year, and we hope to bring some fresh perspectives to this project.

Our theme this season is: What is it about this place? What draws people here, whether they visit, settle here, stay in the city for a time then pick up and move on, or are born and raised and stay ... there's something about this place, and through posing that question to another 49 storytellers, we hope to get to the heart of why we're all drawn to San Francisco.

Like many of us, Melinda Uno moved to San Francisco. She moved to the Tenderloin. And she loves it.

For Melinda, a big part of it is the idea that you can be your true self here. In this episode, she talks about moving to San Francisco and eventually being part of the effort behind opening the Tenderloin Museum and the ways in which they help educate the public and celebrate the neighborhood, especially its part in women's history.

Check back tomorrow for Part 2, when Melinda will talk about meeting a group of bad-ass women motorcyclists and setting out on a ride across Mexico.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Special Episode: Michelle and Jeff Talk Season 1, Season 2, and Two Storied Nights Oct 23, 2018

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It's been a minute. Michelle and Jeff take a break from their break to reflect on Season 1 and how Michelle got involved to begin with. We talk about getting ready for Season 2 and everything we're doing to set up our two-day event, Two Storied Nights, on Nov. 9 and 10.

We're so happy to have brought you 49 different storytellers in Season 1, and now, we want to meet you! Two Storied Nights is your chance to make good on the theme of Season 1: Get to know your neighbors. Plus, there'll be art, music, dance, and booze. Who could say no to that?

Get your tickets today (Friday is donation-based). And look out for S2E1 on Nov. 13!

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 49, Part 2: Gary Weinstein's Colorful Muni and Tattoo Stories Oct 04, 2018

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As we learned in Part 1, Gary Weinstein moved to San Francisco in 1971 and started driving Muni buses right away. In this podcast, Gary shares some of the juicier stories from behind the wheel. He ends the episode talking about what prompted him to cover his body in tattoos.

That's it for Season 1 of Storied: San Francisco. We hope you've enjoyed it. We'll be back with Season 2 on Nov. 13, but in the meantime, scroll through our archives. We've now got 49 different storytellers spread out over 88 episodes. And don't miss us too much while we take a short break.

Also, don't forget to get your advance tickets to Two Storied Nights, our show on Nov. 9 and 10.

This episode was recorded at a home in Lone Mountain in September 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 49, Part 1: Gary Weinstein's Job With Muni Oct 02, 2018

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Gary Weinstein grew up in Buffalo, New York. He chose not to go to nursing school and decided instead, in 1971, to move to San Francisco. After a couple of short-lived gigs, he got a job driving Muni buses.

In this podcast, Gary talks about his time with Muni, from his adventures while training to his distaste for driving light-rail vehicles.

Check back Thursday for Part 2, the final podcast of Storied: San Francisco Season 1. It will feature some of Gary's more colorful adventures during his time driving for Muni. He'll also talk about his tattoos.

We recorded this podcast at a home in Lone Mountain in September 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 48, Part 2: Bertha Fajardo's Job With the San Francisco Giants (Part of Our SF Giants at 60 Series) Sep 26, 2018

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Bertha Fajardo has been with the Giants since 1997. In this podcast, she talks in more detail about the work she does with the Giants, which involves both current and former players, their families, and groups in the city and around the Bay Area.

In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of Bertha's episode.

We recorded this podcast at AT&T Park in August 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 48, Part 1: Bertha Fajardo's Life as a Baseball Fan (Part of Our SF Giants at 60 Series) Sep 25, 2018

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Bertha Fajardo grew up going to games at both Candlestick Park and the Oakland Coliseum. Her dad and uncles got her started, but her love of the game survived her teenage years, and in 1997, she got a job with the Giants. In her role as manager of Community and Family Programs, Bertha oversees much of the charitable work that current and former Giants players and their families are involved in.

In this episode, Bertha takes us through her life, both as a baseball fan, and more recently, as someone whose entire career has been with the sport.

Check back Thursday for Part 2, when Bertha will go into more detail about the work she's done with the San Francisco Giants.

We recorded this podcast at AT&T Park in August 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 47, Part 2: Mike Lynch's San Francisco Legacy Business Sep 20, 2018

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Mike Lynch paid his dues in San Francisco. His business, Babylon Burning, which he's owned since 1999 and which has been open since 1976, recently attained legacy status with the city.

In this podcast, Mike talks about what it means to own a small business here. He shares his aim to support other local businesses, reflects on how the city has changed over the years, and discusses the things he still loves about San Francisco.

We recorded this podcast at 63 Bluxome Street in August 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

Ep. 47, Part 1: Mike Lynch's Career in Screenprinting Sep 18, 2018

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Mike Lynch grew up in Maine. In the 1980s, so many of his New England friends had moved to San Francisco that he decided to give it a try. More than 30 years later, he owns a business and a home and has a family.

In this episode, Mike talks about the printing jobs he had, which eventually led him to the shop he owns today—Babylon Burning in SoMa.

Sidenote: Mike's shop made the Storied: SF T-shirts, hats, and koozies that we have for sale on our store page. Buy one today to support your favorite San Francisco podcast.

Check back Thursday for Part 2.

We recorded this podcast at 63 Bluxome Street in August 2018.

Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather

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