Outside Lands San Francisco
Western Neighborhoods Project
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.
Episodes
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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.
Jan 25, 2025 • 24min
549: Short Stacks #1
Join Nicole and Rebekah as they kick off their new podcast series, Short Stacks, where they dive into their journey so far as historians, the inspiration behind the show, and share some interesting historical tidbits along the way.
Jan 18, 2025 • 59min
548: State of the Union
Join Nicole, Chelsea, Rebekah, and Drew as they reflect on 2024 and share what’s ahead for Western Neighborhoods Project in 2025.
Jan 12, 2025 • 26min
331R: San Francisco Ice Arena (repodcast)
Join Nicole, Woody and David, as they discuss the mid-block skating rink that operated on 48th Avenue between Kirkham and Lawton Streets from the 1920s to the 1990s, in this classic episode of Outside Lands San Francisco!.
Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 15min
547: de Young Museum Christmas Eve Heist
Nicole and Drew uncover the history of an infamous art heist at the de Young Museum on Christmas Eve in 1978. Was the stolen Rembrandt painting returned? Was it even a real Rembrandt? Tune into this special holiday episode to find out.
Dec 14, 2024 • 1h 23min
546: Sean Connelly
Join Sean Connelly, a literature expert and former San Francisco State University instructor, as he discusses the launch of the WNP Book Club in 2025. The conversation touches on nostalgic reflections of academic life, the interconnections of humanities and history, and the evolving landscape of modern education. Sean emphasizes the importance of community and storytelling, linking the rich cultural tapestry of San Francisco to its literary legacy. Plus, he highlights the significance of fostering intergenerational dialogue through literature and music.
