Neighborhoods

Podcast # 611: Dr Matilda Burns and the Oceanside Pharmacy

Nicole and Drew share the remarkable life of pioneering Outer Sunset physician and pharmacist, Dr. Matilda Burns, through the connected histories of of Java Beach Cafe and Ruby's SF on Judah Street. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Sep 20, 2026)

Podcast # 609: Legacy Businesses in the Outside Lands with Woody LaBounty

Woody LaBounty joins Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna from SF Neon to highlight some of their favorite Legacy Businesses in the Outside Lands, discuss the history of the Legacy Business Program and how businesses can achieve legacy status! (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Sep 6, 2026)

Podcast # 605: Meet Alex Spoto

Nicole sits down with WNP's newest board member, Alex Spoto, to chat about dynamic approaches to history, his work at the Tenderloin Museum, and what makes the west side special. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jul 12, 2026)

Podcast # 603: Short Stack No. 30

Rebekah Kim and Peter Hartlaub are back in the host seat, sharing how they each found their way to WNP, taking a deep dive into the final days of Playland-at-the-Beach and going on some small theme park tangents, before the two take a look back at news headlines from 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago on the day of publication. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jun 21, 2026)

Podcast # 518R: Michael Durand (Repodcast)

Nicole talks with the person who kept newspapers alive in the Outside Lands, Michael Durand, former owner and editor of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon, in this classic episode of Outside Lands San Francisco. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jun 14, 2026)

Podcast # 601: Neighborhood Theaters with CinemaSFBay's Adam Bergeron and Robert Mailer Anderson

SF Neon's Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna are in the host seat this week, chatting with CinemaSFBay's Adam Bergeron and Robert Mailer Anderson, operators of the 4 Star, Balboa, and Vogue theaters. They get into why neighborhood theaters matter, the unique programming they offer, and the memories that made them the neighborhood cinema heroes they are today. Plus, they celebrate the Balboa turning 100, look ahead to what's next, and give us a glimpse at some upcoming programs! (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast May 31, 2026)

Podcast # 609: Legacy Businesses in the Outside Lands with Woody LaBounty

Woody LaBounty joins Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna from SF Neon to highlight some of their favorite Legacy Businesses in the Outside Lands, discuss the history of the Legacy Business Program and how businesses can achieve legacy status! (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Sep 6, 2026)

Podcast # 393R: Rousseau Brothers Realty (Repodcast)

You can't miss spotting a Rousseau-built "Storybook" home in the Sunset. Special guest Michael Lange joined the pod back in 2020 to tell the story of the Rousseau brothers and how they developed their distinctive homes across the West Side of San Francisco in this classic episode rerun of Outside Lands! (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Aug 9, 2026)

Podcast # 606: Short Stack No. 32

Peter Hartlaub joins Rebekah and Drew for one final Short Stack as a guest host- this time covering the long and chaotic history of Golden Gate Park's bison herd (escapes included). Then it's back to Rebekah and Drew digging up some interesting articles from the archives 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago! (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jul 20, 2026)

Podcast # 605: Meet Alex Spoto

Nicole sits down with WNP's newest board member, Alex Spoto, to chat about dynamic approaches to history, his work at the Tenderloin Museum, and what makes the west side special. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jul 12, 2026)

Podcast # 518R: Michael Durand (Repodcast)

Nicole talks with the person who kept newspapers alive in the Outside Lands, Michael Durand, former owner and editor of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon, in this classic episode of Outside Lands San Francisco. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jun 14, 2026)

Podcast # 586: The Partingtons

To close out 2025, Nicole and Drew explore the history of the Partingtons, a family with a huge impact on San Francisco’s art scene. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Dec 30, 2025)

Podcast # 493: 41-47 West Portal Avenue (Repodcast)

41-47 West Portal Avenue had bakeries, delis, hairdressers, toy shops, candy shops, and realtors over the years. Nicole & Arnold took a look at the building's history in this repodcast which originally aired in 2023. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Aug 30, 2026)

Podcast # 598: Protecting West Portal History

Nicole is joined by historian Richard Brandi and Melanie Bishop of the SF Survey team at San Francisco Planning to talk about preservation priorities in West Portal and beyond, and what we can do to protect the places we love with so much change on the horizon for the cultural landscape in San Francisco. To learn more, visit sfplanning.org/sfsurvey or message the SF Survey team at cpc.survey@sfgov.org (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Apr 21, 2026)

Podcast # 588: Empire Theater

Nicole and Drew explore the important history of West Portal’s Empire Theater, reflecting on the role it played in the neighborhood and the generations it touched before closing its doors. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jan 25, 2026)

Podcast # 565: West Portal Elementary

Join Chelsea, Drew, and Nicole as they explore the nearly 100-year history of West Portal Elementary School and the stories that have shaped its legacy. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast May 24, 2025)

Podcast # 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. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Feb 22, 2025)

Podcast # 431R: Lake Merced (Repodcast)

Lake Merced has been an important area of San Francisco before there even was a San Francisco. This week, we chronicle the pre-European history, Spanish settlement, and the emergence of Lake Merced as an important San Francisco resource in this classic episode of Outside Lands San Francisco. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast May 25, 2026)

Podcast # 544: Fat Boy BBQ

Join Nicole and Chelsea as they discuss the fascinating history of Fat Boy BBQ, a long-gone Bay Area icon with a personal connection. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Nov 16, 2024)