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The Muni Diaries podcast is where you'll hear true stories that happened on public transportation in San Francisco and the Bay Area, presented by the editors of MuniDiaries.com. Since our launch in 2008, we've gathered stories from more than 4,000 transit riders. To submit your own story, or read more bus tales, visit MuniDiaries.com.
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The Passport Podcast explores the world through the travel adventures of our guests and host. We take a global and holistic approach to discovering our world and each episode ventures far and wide in search of inspirational, educational, entertaining, informative and quirky travel tales.
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Tech Bitch is a weekly podcast for women that focuses on life in the tech industry, professional development and the gentrification of San Francisco. You can learn more about the show at techbitchpodcast.com.
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Catching Up

Mike Lawson & Joe Betance

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Mike lives in San Francisco. Joe lives in Los Angeles. They've been friends for over a decade. And each week they call one another and just...catch up.
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Succeed Under Stress

Dr. Jonathan Horowitz | sfstress.com

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Work is SO stressful sometimes! How can we get control of it? Join Clinical Psychologist and stress expert Dr. Jonathan Horowitz as he delves into stress management with business leaders, scientists, experts, and other innovators who are trying to improve the way we work.
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Above the Fog is a podcast about celebrating our shared humanity. Grace Cathedral - an Episcopal church and a place of spiritual practice, social justice and the arts - brings you people creating inclusive communities, manifesting resilience and building bridges. Hosted by award-winning audio journalist and San Francisco native Jen Chien, with new episodes every Sunday and Thursday through election day. Could you use a healing salve for your head and your heart in this moment? We've got you.
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Live music podcast, East Bay Shortwave. East Bay Shortwave is a community-minded show that focuses on recording high-quality, live performances of San Francisco Bay Area’s musicians to listeners anywhere. Our recording studio in Oakland features an ever-growing collection of professional audio equipment, so that our listeners can enjoy awesome live music in podcast form. Each episode includes a handful of song performances and a brief interview with the musicians.
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Welcome to Sound and Machine, an initiative to broaden listeners musical horizons, and to nurture and promote underground music genres such as techno, tech house, minimal, chill tech, etc. Your podcast host is Zita Molnar, from Zettabyte [Records] based in San Francisco. To learn more about "Sound and Machine" visit: http://www.facebook.com/SoundandMachine
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Let them share.....That's the goal. Let the leading thinkers, writers, academics and artists talk about their work and the influence of California on that work. These podcasts bring out the myth and the ethos that is not only a leading administrative entity in the United States, but also the world. No commercials, just content. Keep listening.
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Struggling Academics

Struggling Academics

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Struggling Academics is a bi-monthly educational podcast for everyone interested in ideas, intellectual life and academic pursuits. At Struggling Academics, we deliberately venture into areas to which none of the hosts necessarily claim expertise. In each episode Dr. Andrasi (linguist), Dr. Clinnick (archaeologist), Dr. Pedersen (philosopher) & Dr. Vladescu (anthropologist/philologist) will discuss a particular topic with an uplifting and positive twist ranging from singular human experience ...
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PLAYPOD | T-Dance Bliss

PLAY POD | T-Dance Bliss

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Gear up for San Francisco’s most anticipated fetish tea dance - PLAY T-Dance - the official Up Your Alley closing party on July 26th, immediately following the street fair. This year’s party will be a sin-a-matic burlesque extravaganza featuring music by resident DJ Russ Rich, visuals by 3, and lighting and lasers by RAGErLAZER. Come flirt, frolic, and dance with us under the disco ball! A portion of tickets sales benefits Folsom Street Events beneficiaries. Learn more at playtdance.com. Buy ...
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Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a dance studio at one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world? Or wondered what was going through Giselle's mind as she lifted her leg to her ear? There is a lot more to the politics of dance than lithe women wearing pointe shoes being hoisted into the air by men in tights. Listen in for a weekly conversation on all aspects of the professional dance world as Barry Kerollis, freelance choreographer and popular blogger, candidly sha ...
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ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a “grown-up”, and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story. All Grown Up Now is the story of a li ...
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In this episode of Series of Fortunate Events (SOFE Pod), MeMeCherry chats with YouTuber Nick DiRamio, known for his deep dives into pop culture and bizarre religious movies! 📺✨ 📝 Highlights: MeMe found Nick during the Shane Dawson & Jeffree Star era 🎥 We discuss religious trauma, especially as queer individuals 🏳️‍🌈🙏 Dive into the rise of podcast …
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MeMeCherry chats with writer, comedian, and digital creator Ritch Duncan! Known for his work writing social media content for beloved Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Elmo, and Bert & Ernie, Ritch shares fascinating stories from his freelance work with PBS Kids and admiration for Jim Henson and his iconic pu…
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🎉 Welcome to the SOFE Pod 100 Giggle Fest Extravaganza! 🎉 It's a major milestone as we celebrate 100 episodes of the Series of Fortunate Events Podcast! Since 2017, we've been bringing you laughs, insights, and incredible guests. For this special episode, my dear friends Florida Man and Mama Celeste flip the script and interview me—Mariana (aka MeM…
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In this episode, we dive into the creative world of DeAnn Wiley, also known as DeeLashee Artistry. DeAnn shares her journey as an artist and children's book author-illustrator, discussing the deep connections she forms through her art, which captures the essence of family, memory, and tradition. 🔗 Connect with DeAnn Wiley: https://www.deelasheearti…
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In part two of this episode, MeMe and DJ Charles Hawthorne dive deep into the groove with Five Finger Disco and his dynamic partnership with Nina Sol. They play some fun games, like 'Disco or Dud?' and match Muppets to disco songs they’d rock at a Five Finger Disco party. The conversation also rolls into Sesame Street Disco, the outdoor drag roller…
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In Part One of this Series of Fortunate Events episode, MeMeCherry welcomes DJ, party promoter, and executive coach Charles Hawthorne. Charles opens up about his journey into executive coaching, sharing insights from his Substack and offering coaching advice to pop stars like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, and Cher. We also dive into Charles…
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MeMe is joined by superstar podcaster Rod Morrow from TBWT! Part One: Deadpool x Wolverine Movie | Dr Doom Announcement | X Men Layers | How was his podcast “The Black Guy Who Tips” was started | First era of comedy podcasts via KATG | Game of Thrones vs KATG Universe, which is messier? | Rose & Thorn of Content Creating | New Patreon! |Fitness Jou…
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MeMe is so excited to have Mudd the Two Spirit on the Pod! From name in games to guest | The Zelda Triforce that is Mudd as a Performer | Why Mudd? | The Twilight Aristocracy | The journey of Mudd as a performer | Therapy x Trauma x Neuro Spicy Club | Identifying with our disabilities | Deafness as a spectrum | Dissect the meme | Family Tree Coded …
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We are back for a new season of the Pod! MeMe is joined by Warren Logan: Warren’s journey to public service | Award winning covid response w/ the city of Oakland | The ups & downs of being a candidate for public office | This or That | Community Work | Two truths & a Lie | Lightning Round | Keep an eye out for all the new things in SOFE Pod Land! w…
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Kristee Ono knows her fellow 6 Haight-Parnassus riders well — even though they're technically strangers. When she decided to write about one of them for the Muni Diaries Live Haiku Battle, she had no idea he was local transit icon Kurt Schwartzmann. Kristee tells the heartwarming story of what followed, and how two beloved Muni Diaries storytellers…
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Within minutes of the debate beginning last Thursday, texts and calls were being fielded across the Democratic apparatus asking one very big question: Should Biden stay in the race? The past few days have seen an eruption of chatter around that question, with folks from every end of the political spectrum weighing in on what should be done. What ki…
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In this episode of the Passport Podcast, host Keith Breitbach delves into the powerful teachings of key figures in the New Thought movement. Discover how these insights on positive thinking and the mind’s potential, combined with wisdom from history’s greatest thinkers, can provide you with essential tools for personal growth and success. Fasten yo…
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In this dynamic episode, we reconnect with Max Lockwood on the bustling streets of New York City. Max brings us the latest updates on tourism, economic activity, and the political climate, all while sharing insights from his popular American Freedom and Democracy walking tour centered in Manhattan. Join us for an engaging conversation as Max provid…
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Veteran operator Charles Haletky walks us through the highs of "pure, exquisite joy of public humiliation" and the lows of, well...the lowest you can imagine. He reminds us that, as someone who trains the next generation of operators, he needs to be cruel on occasion—not to be kind, but for the greater good.…
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In this episode, we sit down with Max Lockwood, a New York City-based writer and social commentator whose thought-provoking insights are featured on his popular Substack newsletter, "America is." Max takes us on a journey through his freewheeling life, from his roots in Cambridge, MA, to his diverse roles as a park ranger with the United States Par…
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Since 1988, Joshua Kosman has been the leading critical voice on classical music in the Bay Area, covering everything from blockbuster Yo-Yo Ma concerts and Opera at the Ballpark to week-long Wagner cycles and contemporary music that only a mother (or a true connoisseur) could love. In his decades holding major institutions accountable and champion…
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Do you ever find yourself reading or talking about the worldwide climate crisis – coral reef devastation, melting glaciers, catastrophic weather – and wondering “But what can I do?” For those of us who live in urban environments, climate change may sometimes feel like a concept far removed from our daily lives. And yet, the biodiversity and nature …
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Though it encompasses just a single square block, Union Square has loomed large in San Francisco. Today, it’s in flux. Over the past few years, the luxury retail destination and its surrounding blocks have lost a number of notable tenants, but none as big as Macy’s flagship San Francisco store, which announced its pending departure earlier this yea…
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2025 will be the inagural season of the Golden State WNBA team. We are SO excited to welcome this franchise, the players, and all the amazing WNBA energy to our city. On April 17th, the President of the new team, Jess Smith, will sit down with Danette Leighton, CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, and Axios reporter, Megan Rose Dickey, to talk abo…
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This is the first part in a series showcasing short Muni stories we collected from attendees at the Night of Ideas at the San Francisco Public Library on March 2, 2024. In this episode we focus on everyday heroes on the bus: situations where a small gesture or act of kindness by a transit rider or operator turned a tense situation around, made some…
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Election season is in full effect! Join us for a special afternoon fireside chat with Congressman Dean Phillips as he discusses his decision to run for President in 2024. This will be an oppertunity to meet one of the many candidates running for office in 2024 and ask Congressman Phillips questions. Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds…
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Where most people see a desolate street, Katy Birnbaum sees a celebration and the regeneration of community waiting to happen. But it didn't start out that way. Katy grew up in a car-dependent suburb where the streets isolated her and her family. In this story from our November 2023 live show, Katy shares how moving to San Francisco transformed her…
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It's not every day you're swept off your feet by a handsome stranger on the subway. But when Baruch Porras-Hernandez rides Muni, anything can happen. We were thrilled to have Baruch back on the Muni Diaries Live stage in November with the story of a fleeting romance from his past, and the unexpected turn it takes. Baruch is a writer, performer, and…
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Happy New Year, Muni Diaries fam! We've got stories from our November live show, exciting in-person podcasting events, and more already queued up for you in 2024. Here's a sneak peek of what's on deck. A heartfelt thanks from all of us at Muni Diaries to everyone who shared your Muni stories with us in 2023, sent us your bus photos, tuned in to the…
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Tanea Lunsford Lynx, an artist and educator, joined us at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023 to perform her poem, I Used to Live Here, a piece evoking the magic of relatives living a mere Muni ride away, the otherworldly dimension between West Portal and Van Ness stations, and the soothing something about 24-hour Church Street Safeway light. She was o…
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Have you been to the Legion of Honor at night? We haven't. And we definitely won't be going after this story. Muni operator and Muni Haiku Battle champion Mc Allen reminds us of what can go bump (and wrong) on a late-night run. Originally shared at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023, it's the perfect accompaniment to the seasonal festivities. Mc will …
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MeMe comes to you once again from Fluid510, this time from the green room with the talented Bettyie Jane! Playing the LONG game with BJ | Fresh Prince of Bel Air LIVE | MeMe’s Drag Debut! | Drag Etiquette | Life of a Bio Queen | Bonnet Files w/ BJ | Go to Bed Wig - Fresh Prince | Kiki KaiKai Bill - Pop Culture Edition | BJ’s IG BJ’s Tik Tok…
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Jill Sutherlin didn't set out to become the caretaker of a beloved Mission barbershop, but life is funny that way. Her story takes us and The Refinery Grooming Club through the pandemic, the ups and downs of recovery, and the sacred spaces we cultivate for our communities. Jill performed this story at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023. Hear stories l…
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