Podcast # 387: Mel's Drive-In: The Sit In

As you enjoy a burger and shake at Mel's Drive-In on Geary Boulevard, in those very booths nearly 60 years ago, there was a protest against Mel's owners for their discriminatory hiring processes. Learn what happened in 1963 and how it resonates today. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jul 11, 2020)

Podcast # 428: Fun-Tier Town at Playland

The western themed, Fun-Tier Town was added to Playland at the Beach in 1960. It featured rides that were designed to be enjoyed by younger children. And for special occasions, there was a large room in a western motif, where parents could purchase a party package (food and favors) that could host 20 or more sugar-fueled screaming kids. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast May 1, 2021)