Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast
1) 581: The Path of Gold Streetlamps
Nicole and Drew explore how a few of Market Street’s iconic “Path of Gold” lamps found their way to Lands End, and uncover the fascinating history behind these glittering symbols of San Francisco’s pa...Show More
2) 448R: Presidential Visits to the Outside Lands
Attention was always lavished on US Presidents when they visited Downtown SF. But it was even more notable when they traveled to the West Side. Former WNP Board President, Arnold Woods, shared his res...Show More
3) 580: Short Stack No. 18
Nicole and Rebekah return with another Short Stack, as Nicole shares takeaways from her recent trip to Los Angeles and how it has shaped her opinion on the future of development in San Francisco. They...Show More
4) 579: Ocean Beach Treasure Hunt
Nicole and Drew uncover the fascinating tale of an 1890s treasure hunt at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach—a spectacle that gripped the city and sparked unexpected chaos. Join them as they explore the fren...Show More
5) 578: Short Stack No. 17
Nicole and Rebekah return from vacation with another Short Stack: Rebekah shares insights from her current read “Strangers in the Land,” Nicole talks about her plans for OpenSFHistory and what makes t...Show More
6) 577: Its It Ice Cream with Peter Hartlaub
Nicole is joined by SF Chronicle’s Peter Hartlaub to dive into the delicious history of It’s-It Ice Cream sandwiches. From their origins at Playland at the Beach to the people who helped turn them int...Show More
7) 576: Short Stack No. 16
Nicole and Rebekah give a peek behind the scenes at WNP, sharing exciting new technical updates, Nicole’s appreciation for the volunteers who make it all possible, and her hopes for working together i...Show More
8) 575: Observatories of Golden Gate Park
Join Drew and Nicole as they dive into Nicole’s latest research rabbit hole, exploring the fascinating history of Golden Gate Park’s observatories, with a focus on the original Beach Chalet and the st...Show More
9) 574: Short Stack No. 15
Rebekah shares stories and curiosities from her night tabling at Cal Academy NightLife, Nicole discusses the closure of the CPB and what it means for communities, and together they dive into San Franc...Show More
10) 472R: Playland Memories Part 1
Originally recorded around the 50th anniversary of Playland’s closing, this episode revisits cherished memories from those who experienced it in their youth, as Nicole, Arnold, and some wonderful gues...Show More