Bay Curious

KQED

Bay Curious is a podcast about the unexplored San Francisco Bay Area. Each week we take a deep dive into the mysteries that make this area quirky, delightful and, at times, dysfunctional. It’s a show about questions — and the adventures you stumble upon when you go looking for answers. Now here’s the twist: You ask the questions. You decide what we work on. You help us find the answer. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore the Bay one bite-sized episode at a time. The show is produced at KQED in San Francisco. Learn more at BayCurious.org.

Bay Curious is a podcast about the unexplored San Francisco Bay Area. Each week we take a deep dive into the mysteries that make this area quirky, delightful and, at times, dysfunctional. It’s a show about questions — and the adventures you stumble upon when you go looking for answers. Now here’s the twist: You ask the questions. You decide what we work on. You help us find the answer. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore the Bay one bite-sized episode at a time. The show is produced at KQED in San Francisco. Learn more at BayCurious.org.

More Information

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Genres:

Travel

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Networks:

KQED

Description:

Language:

English

Contact:

(415) 864-2000

Website:

https://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/baycurious/

Email:

baycurious@kqed.org

Episodes

Lightning Round: Where Kids Live, Palo Alto’s Two Downtowns and S.F.’s Weeping Women

3/28/2019

Reporters: Lisa Pickoff-White, Ryan Levi and Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

Duration:00:14:55

Yabba Dabba Don’t? A Trip Inside the (Now) Controversial Flintstone House

3/21/2019

If you've ever driven northbound on Interstate 280 through Hillsborough, you've surely seen this eye-catching home.

Duration:00:08:18

How Bill Graham’s Nazi Escape Might Explain His Fillmore Apples

3/14/2019

The barrel of free red delicious apples have been a mainstay of the iconic San Francisco music venue.

Duration:00:06:38

Know, Know, Know Your Boats, Drifting Through the Bay

3/7/2019

The San Francisco Bay is full of boats, but do you know what most of them actually do?

Duration:00:08:53

This Pricey San Francisco Cocktail Was a Gold Rush Knockout

2/28/2019

This mysterious (and super-strong) cocktail cost $25 — and drove 19th century San Francisco wild. Why?

Duration:00:09:42

Are There Dinosaur Bones in UC Berkeley’s Campanile?

2/21/2019

On the way up to the observation deck, visitors pass five stories of prehistoric bones. Are dinosaurs among them?

Duration:00:09:50

For Sale: San Francisco Air

2/14/2019

Owners of historic buildings might be able to sell the air space above their building, allowing developers elsewhere to build higher.

Duration:00:11:15

Mile Rocks: A Bay Area Lighthouse Unlike Any Other

2/7/2019

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse used to stand more than 80 feet tall guiding ships through some of the most treacherous waters in San Francisco Bay. But that was before it was automated and decapitated.

Duration:00:07:21

Is There a San Francisco Accent?

1/24/2019

When you think about America’s biggest cities, many have a recognizable accent. Does San Francisco have one? And no, saying 'hella' doesn't count.

Duration:00:13:02

From Aviators to Apps: The Evolution of Traffic Data

1/17/2019

Watch the video: Meet Joe McConnell and Julie Deppish Read online: From Aviators to Apps: The Evolution of Traffic Data Reported by Olivia Allen-Price. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Ryan Levi, Paul Lancour and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

Duration:00:10:28

When Recycling Pays the Bills … and When It Doesn’t

1/10/2019

In California over 18 billion beverage containers were recycled in 2017. Meet some of the people who recycled them and what their scraps are worth.

Duration:00:09:00

Who Invented the Martini? A Bay Area Story, With a Twist

1/3/2019

There are two origin stories for the much-beloved martini, and both place its birth in the Bay Area.

Duration:00:08:35

Lightning Round: Brisbane’s Stars, Millbrae’s Sweet Smells and Red Rock Island

12/27/2018

For our last episode of the year, we get the answers to three of your questions: What's with the stars in Brisbane? Why does Millbrae BART station smell like chocolate? And is Red Rock Island for sale?

Duration:00:11:35

Stew on This: Cioppino Comes From San Francisco, Not Italy

12/20/2018

'You have to come to San Francisco to eat cioppino, and you should come to the Wharf and have it because this is where it was born.'

Duration:00:07:01

Black Power, the 1968 Olympics and the San Jose State Students Who Shook the World

12/13/2018

As John Carlos and Tommie Smith stood on the medal stand, raising their fists in a black power salute, the San Jose State students were praying they didn't get shot.

Duration:00:11:34

How SantaCon Got Its Start in San Francisco Counterculture

12/6/2018

The event's roots go back to 1994, when a counterculture group called the Cacophony Society hosted "Cheap Suit Santas."

Duration:00:08:51

Bike Theft: How It Works, and What Police Are Doing in San Francisco

11/29/2018

Thousands of bikes are stolen in San Francisco every year. What are police doing about it? And how does this crime operation work?

Duration:00:11:33

Why Are San Francisco Houses So Close Together?

11/22/2018

Early on, housing lots in San Francisco were subdivided into plots as little as 25 feet wide, just enough room for a parlor and a staircase.

Duration:00:08:53

‘Frisco’: It’s Not Just for Tourists

11/15/2018

Frisco is the nickname we love to hate. How did this once widely-used name fall out of favor?

Duration:00:10:31

There Were Once More Than 425 Shellmounds in the Bay Area. Where Did They Go?

11/8/2018

These mounds were used by Ohlone as burial sites for their ancestors, to help navigate bay waters and as a gathering place.

Duration:00:11:57