al Frisco, a bi-monthly podcast that rekindles the immediacy of Herb Caen’s “three-dot journalism” by reporting on the news and societal happenings of the day, directly to listeners, in a fresh and entertaining manner. Co-hosted by three longtime San Francisco residents and cultural arbiters: Kevin Hunsanger, Meaghan Mitchell and (Broke Ass) Stuart Schuffman (plus nightlife updates from Marke Bieschke), al Frisco will provide a ringside seat at the rapidly changing landscape of one of the world’s great cities before, during, and after the impact of COVID-19. Follow al Frisco here, or subscribe via SPOTIFY , APPLE or STITCHER.
al Frisco - The Spirits of San Francisco
In this very special episode, we’re celebrating the release of Spirits of San Francisco by Gary Kamiya and Paul Madonna, a no doubt about it instant classic of art and history. Join Gary, Paul and myself as we stroll and discuss the most unique stretch in the City that you’ve probably never heard of: Joice Street. Our interview tour encompasses three universes within three blocks, and it offers unique insights into the creative processes of two of San Francisco’s most respected and admired creators.
<<< JOICE STREET STEPS. Illustration by Paul Madonna for Spirits of San Francisco >>>
<<< JOICE STREET STEPS. Illustration by Paul Madonna for Spirits of San Francisco >>>
al Frisco - On Topic
Welcome to a special episode of alFrisco: the esseff podcast, a production of the San Francisco Cultural History Museum. This time around, we’re pulling everyone into the studio for a deep-dive, round-table discussion, that we’re optimistically calling, “al Frisco On Topic.” We’ll be focusing our razor-sharp attention on an article that appeared in the Guardian UK on September 12th, 2020 by Peter Lawrence Kane called, “Rich people leave, artists and queerdos return: is San Francisco’s tech exodus real or a fantasy?” I think you get the gist. So go ahead and sit back, pour one out for RBG, and enjoy this debut episode of alFrisco: On Topic.
al Frisco - Episode 2
In this episode Meaghan Mitchell, Broke Ass Stuart and myself dig into the uncanny history of San Francisco’s open spaces. plus ewwww … dead bodies. And while San Francisco begins to allow for indoor dining, we’ll still hip you to historic locations where you can enjoy take away picnics, because, yeah. . . indoor dinning. Our feature interview is with The San Francisco Mime Troupe’s artistic director Micheal Gean Sullivan – he tells us all about their amazing new radio show and reflects on sixty years of sticking their collective thumb in the eyes of those capitalist bastards. And of course, save some room for The Stud’s Marke B, who’ll be bringing us up to speed on trends in Bay Area nightlife.
al Frisco - Pilot
Welcome to al Frisco, the esseff podcast. I’m your producer and co-host, Kevin Hunsanger, and in this, our PILOT episode, Meaghan Mitchell, Broke Ass Stuart, and myself, reflect on the once legendary diner culture of the City. We’ll also not only tell you what’s opening and closing these days, but we’ll clue you in to some historic locations where you can enjoy take away picnics. Our feature interview is with legendary photographer Michael Zagaris – he’s going to be filling us in on everything baseball under the current covid restrictions. And don’t forget to save some room for The Stud’s Marke B, who’ll be bringing us up to speed on trends in Bay Area nightlife.
<<< Michael Zagaris. PHOTO BY BRAD MAGNIN >>>
<<< Michael Zagaris. PHOTO BY BRAD MAGNIN >>>