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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Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 24min
528: Remembering Arnold Woods
Nicole and Chelsea are joined by friends and family to remember the First Gentleman of WNP, our dearly departed Arnold Woods.
Feb 16, 2024 • 51min
527: Steinhart Aquarium Part 1
The California Academy of Sciences Head Librarian, Rebekah Kim, joins the podcast to talk about the history of Steinhart Aquarium. Come for the fish, stay for the manatees. Part 1 of 2.
Feb 9, 2024 • 25min
228R: Tradr Sam (repodcast)
In honor of the recent makeover of Tradr Sam, please enjoy this classic episode on the favorite west side watering hole.
Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
526: Car Barns
Learn all about the former street and cable car barns of the west side with special guest Drew Moss.
Jan 26, 2024 • 20min
207R: The Human Be-In (repodcast)
Revisit this classic episode to mark the 57th anniversary of the Human Be-In this month.
Jan 19, 2024 • 30min
264R: Lakes of Golden Gate Park (repodcast)
The podcast discusses the lakes of Golden Gate Park, including their origins and historical significance. It also mentions upcoming events, such as San Francisco History Days at the Old Mint, and opportunities to engage with the podcast, like a St. Patrick's Day presentation and a documentary screening.
Dec 8, 2023 • 3min
Announcement
Nicole announces the untimely passing of podcast co-host Arnold Woods.
Nov 25, 2023 • 56min
525: Michelle Forshner
How do you solve a branding nightmare like WNP? Nicole talks with new board member Michelle Forshner about her background and tackling the branding issues.
Nov 18, 2023 • 31min
524: Dante Benedetti
How does one become a San Francisco baseball legend without winning championships? Nicole & Arnold tell the remarkable tale of Dante Benedetti.
Nov 11, 2023 • 55min
523: Gary Parks
The Alexandria Theatre's 100th anniversary is upon us, so Nicole talks with theater preservationist and expert, Gary Parks, about his life and movie palaces.
