Outside Lands San Francisco
Nicole Meldahl and a rotating cast of hosts from the Western Neighborhoods Project (outsidelands.org / OpenSFHistory.org) share San Francisco west side neighborhood history with humor, a real fact or two, and much-better-informed occasional guests.
Latest episodes
Apr 5, 2025 • 38min
559: Short Stack #6
Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack, as they dig into what’s piquing their interest in history right now—and continue their deep dive into an 1895 edition of the Richmond Banner!
Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 17min
558: The State of SF History, Live at KALW
This week, Nicole is joined by a distinguished panel to discuss the state of San Francisco’s history organizations. Featuring Woody LaBounty (SF Heritage), Mercedes Devine (The Society of California Pioneers), and Frances Kaplan (Lead Archivist, formerly with the California Historical Society, now at Stanford), the conversation is moderated by Amanda Bartlett (SFGate) and recorded live at KALW on Montgomery Street as part of their Bay Agenda series. Together, they dive into what keeps these organizations going and the challenges of preserving the city’s rich history in an ever-changing landscape.
Mar 22, 2025 • 26min
557: Short Stack #5
Join Nicole and Rebekah as they dive into their latest history fascinations, unravel the current administration's crackdown on selective words, and even explore the story of Monarch the bear. To access the OpenSFHistory photo of Monarch, you can use this URL: https://opensfhistory.org/Display/wnp13.134.jpg
Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 31min
556: 2400 Fulton Street, the Jefferson Airplane House
Join Nicole and Drew as they uncover the fascinating history of 2400 Fulton Street, the legendary Jefferson Airplane house.
Mar 8, 2025 • 33min
555: Short Stack #4
Join Nicole and Rebekah as they discuss the closure of the California Historical Society (CHS), its impact on the community, and what it means for the future of historical organizations in San Francisco.
Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
554: George and Georgia
Join Nicole as she sits down with Sunset District artists George McCalman and Georgia Hodges in their studio to explore their creative inspirations, artistic journeys, and more.
Feb 22, 2025 • 23min
553: Short Stack #3
Join Nicole and Rebekah as they explore another 1895 issue of the Richmond Banner, uncovering the news, gossip, and happenings that shaped the neighborhood over a century ago, in Short Stack #3.
Feb 15, 2025 • 58min
552: Richmond Neighborhood Commercial Districts Findings
Join Chelsea and Nicole as they explore the histories behind a few notable businesses highlighted in the Richmond Neighborhood Commercial Districts SF Survey Findings.
Feb 8, 2025 • 22min
551: Short Stacks #2
Join Nicole, Rebekah, and Chelsea as they explore an 1895 Richmond Banner in Short Stacks #2, uncovering fascinating and funny stories along the way.
Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 16min
550: Gaspare's
Join Nicole and Chelsea as they dive into the history of Gaspare’s Pizza House, a longtime favorite on 20th and Geary.
