The San Francisco Bay Bridge Troll
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The Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989. The quake and the community galvanization that followed birthed a mystical protector forged from iron. His family still lives on the San Francisco Bay Bridge, but where? This is the tale of the Bay Bridge Troll. This story was for the KQED podcast Bay Curious.
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Our overnight romance with dating apps
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Swipe through the modern phenomenon of app-based romance. Featuring VidaSelect CEO Scott Valdez, and a true story about a San Francisco Grindr-hookup that sparked a relationship. Hosted & Produced by and Josh Taylor
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The bizarre tradition of New Year’s resolutions
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Why do we make New Year’s Resolutions? You’ll discover that this tradition has evolved over time. In this episode, and dive into the history of New Year’s resolutions, Auld Lang Syne, Methodist watch night services and popping champagne! Plus, our guest (Author of ) shares a personal story of a family tragedy that changed the way he lives, and the way he makes resolutions.- To support our work, join us .
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Other People's Kids
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An Unpacked bonus featuring an announcement about the future of the podcast, and Christopher is at California's Great America with about how the pandemic changed one person's approach to the job they love. - Thanks to California's Great America, Alaina Duffield, KALW, Lisa Morehouse, Abukar Adan, and Josh Taylor. -
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Presenting: Stereotypes - Straight Talk from Queer Voices
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Unpacked will return! In the meantime check out episode one of Christopher Beale's new podcast Stereotypes - Straight Talk from Queer Voices. Listen and ! - Everyone’s coming out is different. Some folks can’t come out, and for many — when we finally do — we discover that there are more questions on the other side. Meet Rae, a gender non-binary person who has learned to treat coming out as a process the length of a lifetime. Plus, Chris shares how he got caught in the act and forced out of the closet in high school. - You can contact Christopher Beale on , and connect with the...
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San Francisco’s LGBTQIA Community Marches To Stop Asian Hate
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Last weekend - San Francisco’s LGBTQIA community gathered to mourn with the Asian community, to speak and - in San Francisco’s long tradition of activism...to march. "Enough is Enough!" - Michael Nguyen (GAPA) - To see photos from the event, and read the written version in Outword Magazine, . To read the print version in 3 minutes on Medium, . To support my work with a monthly gift, and pick up cool bonuses from this and our sister podcast , ! RESOURCES
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Returning to work after COVID-19
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If there is one piece of good news about the COVID-19 Pandemic its that more people recover from COVID-19 than die from it. In the state of California, so far, 40,000 people have died from COVID-19. But that’s out of more than 3 million diagnosed cases. Those people who recover, and quarantine...eventually return to work. That got me thinking - what kind of reception are they receiving in the workplace? The DeLeons have both experienced COVID-19 and both returned to work. That is where the similarities end. Special thanks to Angel & Ray DeLeon from Palmdale, CA for...
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The Complicated World of Coffee
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How does coffee go from the field - to your cup? Is coffee addictive, and how can YOU positively impact the people who grow it? What's the difference between 'local' coffee and Starbucks? On this episode, on how to navigate the complicated world of coffee. - - - For more information on Christopher's work head to , for more podcast content from No Midnight Media head to . - - -
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Glass Fire: Napa 'Refugees' Wait For Answers
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The Glass Fire - which as of writing this has burned more than 60,000 acres near California’s wine country - is displacing entire communities. Whole families forced out of their homes with no idea when they’ll be able to return - or if they’ll have a home to return to. This is the story of one such family waiting for answers. - LINKS
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Big Fish Stories
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From Lake Berryessa in California to Big Fish Lake in Minnesota - two big fish stories, 3 acts, 30 minutes. Act 1 - The First Attempt An educational but completely empty-handed fishing trip to Lake Berryessa. "I think I'd like to lose a finger." - Tom Act 2 - Grandpa Hal Mark recounts the final fishing trip he shared with his beloved grandfather. "80 Fish!" - Mark Act 3 - Best Day Ever A bolt of electricity! Tom and I finally catch a kokanee! "My legs are a little wobbly." - Chris - Connect with Christopher on Twitter at , and support his work with a monthly gift. - It's...
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