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Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep11 Five Year Anniversary, Girlina Interview - Announcement at the EndArchitectural historian, Jonathon Lammers interviews me in this episode. Stay until the end to hear about a change coming to the podcast. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2026-02-0133 min
Trauma Bond with Theresa BatemanYou Kind of Only Get to Choose One: Trauma Bond with Caitlin AckermanThis week join Theresa as she sits down with comedian, writer, stylist and interior designer Caitlin Ackerman. Together they take a journey through the highs and lows of their years in the stand up scene, sex, gender roles, and why people texting you feels like being hunted for sport. Caitlin Ackerman is a West Coast Girlina, born and raised, a lifelong artist, actor and writer, now branching into creative directing, styling and interior design. You can find her on socials @las_bestgoth
2026-01-191h 15
Pause PodcastThe Darling Awards 2025Hey Darlings! Thank you so much for your patience and grace with this episode. Confession: We had some MAJOR technical difficulties with this edit but at the end of the day, done is better than perfect! We still wanted to share the fun of this episode and celebrate the films of 2025, so here she is in all her glory….the first ever annual Darling Awards!Special thanks to Austin Adams (@mraustinadams) for joining us on the pink carpet and co-hosting these awards!Award Categories:The Gave Us Pa...
2026-01-181h 52Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep10 Part 3 Larkin Arrives in CaliforniaLarkin’s decision to move to Monterey, in Mexico’s California, was to work with his very successful half-brother, Bostonian John Rogers Cooper, who made his fortune in the sea otter trade that was transitioning to the hide and tallow trade. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2025-12-0732 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 EP9 Part 2 Thomas Larkin Has Three OptionsLarkin came to a critical juncture in life and had to make a drastic change. He has three options to choose from and he knows in which order he wants the options to work out in. Did his first choice come to fruition? His second choice? Maybe his third? Listen and find out. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2025-09-2119 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep8 Part 1 Thomas Larkin, Early Boston YearsThomas Larkin is one of my favorite people from the early California story, and I’ve mentioned him in past episodes. Thomas Larkin inevitably comes up when discussing Yerba Buena’s history, which is also San Francisco's and California’s history. I’m excited to share this deep look into Thomas Oliver Larkin’s life, which will take more than one episode to tell. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBl...
2025-08-0327 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep8 Marnie's Story of Henry FortmannThis episode is a memorial to a Civil War Veteran and locally famous (in his time), San Francisco/Bay Area resident, Henry Fortmann. This story is special to me because it honors my listener's great-great-great grandfather, Henry Fortmann, and his connection to San Francisco's disinterment of the dead.monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2025-05-2541 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep7 Part 2 Interview with author Terry Hamburg "Land of the Dead, How the West Changed Death in America"This is Part 2 of my interview with author Terry Hamburg, author of "Land of the Dead, How the West Changed Death in America". In this episode Terry tells us how the four main cemeteries dealt with evicting the dead by the 1940s. I assure you, it's a fascinating story and it will give you historical reference for many parts of San Francisco as well as Colma's necropolis history. Purchase the book, here:https://www.amazon.com/Land-Dead-Changed-Death-America/dp/1633889866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9JDS5OLKVB7V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qU3vNv3F7ybQif2LJRd7hw.5Y3...
2025-03-2341 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep6 Part 1 Interview with author Terry Hamburg "Land of the Dead, How the West Changed Death in America"This episode is an interview with author Terry Hamburg, who wrote a very interesting book on all things dying, death, and burial in San Francisco history. We cover the earliest history of Colma and specifically discuss one cemetery, Cypress Lawn. This subject matter might not be for everyone, but please know I approach the discussion about the history of death and burials in San Francisco with respect and genuine curiosity. I think you’ll find it fascinating. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/m...
2025-02-1839 min
Sexy Unique PodcastSalty Utah Queens - Wild Rose and the Revenge of the Sacred Cross (RHOSLC S5E17)Lara and Carey are back for the part 1 of the RHOSLC season five reunion, but first they've got some ground to cover including a special guest in the studio, the 2025 Oscar nominations --surprises and snubs--and whether or not Hollywood should even have them this year, the Black Eyed Peas pulling the plug on their Vegas residency and their shoncking name for their fanbase, the halcyon days of DListed.com, Perez Hilton as the origin of internet evil, Hilaria Baldwin's new memoir, Anna Delvey and Julia Fox on RHONY, Lara's newfound love of Bethenny Frankel, Bryan Johnson comparing boners with...
2025-01-241h 02Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep5 Was Montgomery's Landing "near this spot"?The history I’ve read regarding July 9th, 1846, states that the USS Portsmouth pulled up to the shoreline at Montgomery and Clay Street, marines disembarked from the ship and onto land, then marched up Clay Street to raise the American flag in Portsmouth Square. It’s stated as if the soldiers stepped off the ship and directly onto land. But, is that accurate? monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2024-12-1636 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep4 Drinking in Yerba Buena 1847 - Seven Rules and Regulations at Public HousesHave you ever felt like some stories should feel more connected than they do in your brain but instead they feel like untethered facts that are somehow connected? This episode is about just that. I want to understand how my past few episodes fit together, since they feel stand alone. I revisit some of my recently covered sources which might point me in the right direction. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)
2024-10-2739 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep3 The Laws of the Town of San Francisco 1847 "Your Water Has a Strange After Taste"By January 30, 1847, the Pueblo de Yerba Buena was officially renamed the Town of San Francisco. Mexican laws weren't very well written, if written at all, which left the US military in charge of creating order in a land (Alta California), that wasn't used to having rules. This episode is a discussion between Girlina and architectural historian, Jonathon Lammers, regarding the Laws of the Town of San Francisco 1847, as captured in what is believed to be California's first pamphlet written entirely in English.monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (fo...
2024-09-1743 min
D-girlsEpisode 37: Chimp Crazy Chicks and Popstar Academics (what the D Girls are watching, listening, reading now)This week, the D-Girls recap what they’ve been reading, listening to, and watching for the D-Girlina’s (🚨new fandom name just dropped🚨). From the madness of “Chimp Crazy” to the tastiness of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” to the pleasures of “Throne of Glass,” the girls thoroughly cover the pop culture zeitgeist.
2024-09-0900 min
Wild Nights with Rocky PowellRocky, Underrated, and the Ambulance Part 2Rocky has Caleigh and Tina, AKA the Girlina's from the 'Underrated' podcast on for a crossover episode. Both Caleigh and and Tina share wild stories from the Garden of Green. Rocky learns she was the first person to administer Caleigh weed. Tina writes a manifesto while on an edible. Plus, we make it through the whole episode without calling the EMTs. Given our herstory, that's a win!
2024-08-2654 min
The Meatball Rollout Podcast24 - Real Time with Noah MargerWE. ARE. SO. BACK! This time we are joined by returning guest and good friend, Noah Marger. We talk Girlina of the year, middle school dances, old cartoons, and much, much more. Listen in for a hilarious conversation with one of our favorite LA comedians. Noah will be performing his hour on September 5th at 8pm here in Hollywood. It's a great show that you don't want to miss. Grab a ticket HERE!Also our next Meatball Rollout comedy show is happening 2 days later on Sept. 7th at 8pm here @Meatball Manor. Ticket...
2024-08-181h 39Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep2 Give Me Back My Horse, Charles Weber, Part 2 of the Battle of Santa ClaraIn the last episode I discussed the lead up to the Battle of Santa Clara. I chased this rabbit hole of a topic to figure out why Washington Allon Bartlett, Yerba Buena's first American alcalde, was missing for a period of time during his very short term in office. How are these two items connected? Listen and find out. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2024-08-1040 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS4 Ep1 The Spaniards Are in the Brush Part 1 Prelude to the Battle of Santa ClaraToday’s episode is about the changing landscape of Yerba Buena from July 1846 - 1847, just after the US takeover and the early broken promises to Californios. In the middle of all the changes, Yerba Buena's first American appointed Alcalde, Washington Allon Bartlett, goes missing, and it has everything to do with ... cows. Were the Spaniards really hiding in the brush? Listen and find out. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)f...
2024-06-2651 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep7 3rd Yr in Review, Sparkletack Interview Host Richard MillerListen to me fan girl Richard Miller, the host of Sparkletack. The original podcast on San Francisco history, 2006 - 2009. I modeled my podcast after Sparkletack so getting to interview him was a huge honor. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2024-04-2141 min
That's A Gay Ass Podcast"Girl Cave" w/ VINCINTPop star (and self proclaimed rom com freak) VINCINT makes his long awaited gay ass debut and honey? She has the range. We discuss:-Eric's obsession with Charlie Puth-how gospel is gay-Jessie J-Beyoncé-forging your own pathplus we ask, "what did JoJo Siwa say?"**********************************************************************New MERCH is here! "Protect Character Actresses" -- "girlina!" -- "faggatrini" -- and "Body Hair Advocates of America". Get yours at www.gayasspodcast.comListen to bonus episodes (i...
2024-04-1753 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep6 Part 2 of Interview with Edwin BryantToday, we do not cover Edwin Bryant's best 1848-selling book but I do have a friendly conversation, with Mr. Bryant. Please sit back and enjoy the rest of my talk with Edwin Bryant. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2024-03-2432 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep5 Interview With Edwin Bryant, 1848 Best Selling AuthorToday, I virtually interview Edwin Bryant, the author of the 1848 best seller, “What I Saw in California, Journal of a Tour, 1846- 1847”. Through the magic of AI generated voices, I simulate a virtual conversation with Edwin Bryant; a journalist, turned overland traveler, turned the second American Alcalde of Yerba Buena, and then finally, a bestselling author. About 95% of the words our guest speaks, are taken directly from his book. I only made minimal changes to past tense descriptions and similar small changes. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and ci...
2024-02-0436 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep4 Where Juana Lived - Jonathan Lammers InterviewToday’s episode is an interview with a new listener and accidental friend of Monkey Block’s Facebook Page that led to IMs on Facebook, a rabbit hole on Juana Briones, and then to an online interview. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2024-01-0133 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep3 Hudson Bay Co. in Yerba Buena and William Glen Rae 1845The story of the Hudson Bay Company, in Yerba Buena, has been reduced to a few sentences that are very Hudson Bay Company-centric. “That place was miserable, and we didn’t make any money, so we left.” It always felt like the guy who says, “Yeah, well, I didn’t want that job, anyway.” Today’s episode is peripherally about the English Hudson Bay Company’s short-lived post in Yerba Buena. But, it’s mostly about the people involved at the store, whose credit to that history has been lost over the last two centuries. And, they deserve t...
2023-10-2931 min
World’s Your Oysta#OystaArchive: Lina Bradford Serves a Kiki with a TakeawayIn our last week of the #OystaArchive series, we are bringing you back to the very beginning with our first guest!Celebrity DJ, Lina Bradford, joins World's Your Oysta to kiki with the girls but leaves us with invaluable advice on how we can live our lives with more gratitude, the importance of sisterhood and ways we can support the LGBTQIA+ community. Lina shares the highs and lows of her evolution from a young child with a love for the arts, to nightlife darling Girlina, and ultimately to DJ Lina who is known and loved around the...
2023-08-2553 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep2 La Plaza Yerba Buena 1835-1846I have found myself drawn to a specific piece of land that figuratively and literally became central to the Pueblo de Yerba Buena. Why was it left empty? And, considering it shows up on every Yerba Buena and early San Francisco map, why is it hard to find early information on it? monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2023-08-2029 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS3 Ep1 The Battle of Yerba BuenaIf the Battle of Yerba Buena doesn’t sound familiar, there’s a good reason for that. The events, just before and after ‘The Battle of Yerba Buena’, tell the story. There are two events, in my opinion, that make up the ‘Battle of Yerba Buena’.If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)f...
2023-06-2526 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Ep 14 Second Year in ReviewToday we are celebrating our second year in review. If you’ve been on this journey with me the two years, thank you for making it to this milestone. And, a journey is exactly what this has been. Last year, we traveled from 1837, and we got stuck in 1846. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2023-04-2121 min
UnderratedDrew BarrymoreThis week, the girlinas visited queen Girlina herself, Drew Barrymore! They were in the live studio audience of her talk show and have many thoughts to share about the show and Drew in general!
2023-03-2238 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Ep13 Letters From California - The Farthest West June 1846Letters from CaliforniaThree letters, were anonymously mailed from the Pueblo de Yerba Buena, dated between June 10th and June 29th 1846. The letters were, and probably still are, quite the mystery, not only because no one definitively knows who wrote them, but for the depth of military knowledge the writer had about the happenings in Alta California. Another point of personal interest, the letters were written from our own backyard, Yerba Buena. Hubert Howe Bancroft considers these mystery letters to be the best ‘in the moment’ account of the Bear Flag...
2023-03-0827 min
Flop SoupValentine Vichyssoise (feat. Sam Stoakes)Send a textIn this soup du jour, we feature a new segment called Cassandra's Corrections Corner (love u girlina but come correct next time!!), become reaction-video-adjacent unpacking Ariana DeBose's BAFTAs rap, and introduce our very first guest -- Philly comic Sam Stoakes (on Twitter @saaasdfghjkl)! P.S. Oui, Vichyssoise is a soup. Ze french love ze soup.And you can check out Sam's podcast on Apple Pods and wherever you get your podcasts!Show NotesHot Flopics:Ariana DeBose BAFTAs opening numberThe Guardian coverage
2023-02-241h 19World’s Your OystaLina Bradford serves a Kiki with a TakeawayCelebrity DJ, Lina Bradford, joins World's Your Oysta to kiki with the girls but leaves us with invaluable advice on how we can live our lives with more gratitude, the importance of sisterhood and ways we can support the LGBTQIA+ community. Lina shares the highs and lows of her evolution from a young child with a love for the arts, to nightlife darling Girlina, and ultimately to DJ Lina who is known and loved around the world for her epic dance parties. We laugh, we cry, and we get served champagne by the gorgeous and talented breakout star of “An...
2023-02-0654 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E12 Bear Flag Part 3 Sonoma Insurrection June 1846In this episode, we continue with the Bear Flag Revolt, with lots of perspectives and parallel subplots. In this episode, we re-live one part of a bigger story, that starts the revolt. Out of context, this is sheer comedy. In context, the aftermath, which I won’t have time to get into, today, lacks humor, and leaves people in both the Mexican and American governments unhappy. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.c...
2022-12-3036 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E11 Bear Flag Part 2 Fremont Affair Jan - March 1846Today’s episode is on ‘The Pathfinder’ John Charles Fre’mont and a conflict he found himself in, four months before the start of the Bear Flag Revolt. The differing takes, and spun storylines made today’s topic especially hard to ‘eliminate legend or call it out’, so it is a longer than usual episode. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf...
2022-11-2842 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E10 SFHS Presentation on Smuggling in Yerba BuenaThis is a recording of my live talk at the San Francisco Historical Society, on September 9, 2022. You can watch the live talk and see the accompanying slides here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQslzG2XcQ&t=1867smonkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2022-10-1156 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E9 Bear Flag Revolt Preceding Events 1846 The Bear Flag Revolt is a pivotal point in California’s history, and the events that led up to the actual revolt are … just as complex as the actual event. Today we take a look at a few preceding storylines leading to the Bear Flag Revolt, give some backstory, some subplots, describe a few main characters, in not enough time to tell them all. There’s too much to know, so I’ll never know all there is to know about this event. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation a...
2022-07-2527 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E8 John Sutter Part 2 Arrives in California 1837 - forward In the last episode, we covered the early United States related history of John Sutter. Today, I pick up where I left off in John Sutter’s timeline. This episode will be longer than my usual episodes, and, frankly, took more research than my other episodes, to ensure I had a solidified story to tell, but, it’s John Sutter … so, it’s hard to tell what’s fact from a creation of his mind. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf...
2022-06-1731 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E7 John Sutter Part 1 1803 - 1837 Before CaliforniaToday’s episode is about the complicated life of Johann Augustus Suter, better known as John Sutter. There is more to this man’s story than I anticipated, and, I went into this knowing there would be a lot to tell. I underestimated how much backstory there was before Sutter arrives in California. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (suppor...
2022-05-1624 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E6 Walking With Spirits, Interview with Mick's Bootique SF Ghost ToursWhile my intro states I extract legends and tell the real stories, today’s episode is a mix of legends and real stories. Today, I am interviewing a connection made via this podcast.Today’s guest does San Francisco history ghost tours, focused on, surprise, surprise, early San Francisco history. At first blush, it doesn’t seem like a ghost tour and a history podcast have much in common, but, you might be surprised. Stick around and listen.monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymea...
2022-04-0233 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 E5 Accidental Annexation of California 1842October 1842, Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones believes he is about to place his name in the records of American expansionist history, stating Mexico made a declaration of war against the United States, He plans to seize every California port from Yerba Buena to San Diego, before Mexico can enact their plan to sell California to England, to pay off debts. But, sometimes, things aren't what they seem... If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (emai...
2022-03-1524 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Episode 4, Monkey Block Year in ReviewI launched my podcast, last year, 2021, on January 30. Over the past year, I’ve shared some fun stories about early San Francisco, changed my perspective of lots of things, and met new people, all while gathering information for my podcast. I am happy to say I have a one year anniversary.This episode is a reflection of Monkey Block’s first year, and, the journey we’ve been on, together. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/mon...
2022-02-0118 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Episode 3, Yerba Buena's Original Shoreline and DevelopmentIn previous episodes, I’ve mentioned the importance of Alta California’s Yerba Buena Cove to the overall commerce in the District of San Francisco, consisting of the local rancheros, the Mission, and other local inhabitants. This cove was advantageous, for being a year-round, protected spot for mooring, much better than the originally established Presidio of San Francisco. My episodes, so far, have focused on the business benefit of Yerba Buena Cove, because, that’s the easiest information to find. But, not the geography of the shoreline and cove, or, the history, prior to the landfill of 1851 - 1853...
2022-01-0925 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Episode 2 Part 2 William Heath Davis Part 2 1838 - 1846I’m diving into Davis’ story because it directly captures Yerba Buena and early San Francisco history, with an insiders look at how one, socially, and financially privileged, foreigner, experienced Yerba Buena, among other … socially and financially privileged foreigners and Californios. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlo...
2021-12-0225 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS2 Episode 1 Part 1 William Heath Davis Part 1 1822 - 1838There are only a few foreigners who lived in Yerba Buena, Alta California, long enough to see the province go from Spanish, to Mexican, to American rule. A person who lived through all that, would have a unique perspective of early Yerba Buena, and California history. William Heath Davis, is the most famous Yerba Buena/San Francisco resident, you’ve never heard of. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkey...
2021-10-2224 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 7 The Last of Yerba Buena 1844 - early 1846The largest misconception I had, coming into this, was that nothing of importance happened in Yerba Buena, until the United States arrived. That’s literally what I was taught in my college California History class, and a common theme you’ll find online. How did we collectively get to that idea, believing that Yerba Buena had nothing to offer?Yerba Buena being a ‘nothing little town’ is an example of how perception can become the agreed upon reality. However, perception is one person’s opinion of reality, which may, or may not be … reality. But, when what you’re readi...
2021-09-0820 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 6 Interview at the WallToday, I explain how Monkey Block came to be, and how the serendipity of the seawall stepped in. I interview the head bartender/part owner of the High Horse, at 582 Washington Street, San Francisco, and ask him about his connection to the seawall, and San Francisco history.This seawall has an unpredictable story to tell. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cit...
2021-07-2218 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 5 Thompson's Cove and Yerba Buena's First Civic Improvement 1840sSan Francisco history enthusiasts like me, already know about Clark’s Point. But, how many people know about Thompson’s Cove? And, what about Yerba Buena's first civic improvement?monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
2021-07-1124 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 4, The Third Map of Yerba Buena, Juana Briones 1836 - 1846Today’s episode is based on what was meant to just be one paragraph, as I continued with the history of Yerba Buena, and the portion of the seawall from the last episode. However, I ran into a reeeally interesting tale, in Yerba Buena’s early history- a person whose story is worth telling. But, for reasons, some history never gets told.There’s an expression, “He who tells history, decides which history gets told”. Support Monkey Block at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksfmonkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)
2021-06-0728 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 3 Yerba Buena's Hide and Tallow Trading Period, and the Original Shoreline 1822 - 1836Today’s episode is a little different. It’s partially based on serendipity, in addition to my normal detective work. I focus on the early activity at the (still) unnamed Yerba Buena cove and the hide and tallow trading in the still named Mission San Francisco District. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkey...
2021-05-1623 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 2 Part 2, Mission Secularization & Rancho Days San Francisco 1830s - 1840sWe have the victors who usually write history, and the oppressed, who don’t have a lot of say in how their history gets captured. What’s interesting, is that sometimes the victor becomes the oppressed, and a new victor gets named. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources)buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast)twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me)facebook.com/Mo...
2021-04-0722 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 2, Part 1 Mission Life for the Muwekma Ohlone, at Mission San Francisco de Asis 1776 - 1836 Sometimes, history gets buried, as our views on social topics change, and certain events become less favorable to the victor. If you were raised in California, you had the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade California history lessons. What do you recall about early California history, and the Missions? Who decides how events get captured? Why do some events get morphed from the reality, into fantastic stories? While other events quietly get removed, and buried in the past? If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buy...
2021-02-2722 minMonkey Block San Francisco's Golden HistoryS1 Episode 1 Naming San Francisco 1776 - 1847Yerba Buena to San Francisco Today’s episode, how did San Francisco get its name? I’m born and raised in the immediate San Francisco Area, and I’ve grown up hearing ‘San Francisco was originally called Yerba Buena’. But, is that true? Let’s start my research journey, with San Francisco, before the United States official claim to the area. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail.com (email me directly)monkeyblock...
2021-01-3125 min
Way Off the RecordMiss.Dirty.MartiniDirty is a legend in the NY nightlife scene and internationally renowned in the neo-burlesque movement.We talk about body positivity, The Lure, Girlina, Lypsinka, and Amanda Lepore's pasty advice.Dirty also talks about touring with Dita Von Teese, her film appearances in the documentary "Obscene Beauty" and the drama "Tournee," winner at the Cannes Film Festival.It's a bawdy and fun chat. Enjoy!
2020-03-0251 min
TV Talk Machine (O.G. Edition)Question Girl Girlina visits the podcaveIs Girlina a show-killer? Ah, we kid. I told Girlina, who came all the way from New Orleans to be at our Bastard Machine/TVTM Birthday Bash hootenanny, that she was the Paula Marshall of Question Girls. Let's hope not. But as you may have noted on a previous post, this and Thursday's second half podcast may be our last TVTM for a while (possibly forever), since Benny Evangelista is being recalled to the Business department to help cover the cratering economy. If we are going out, we're going out with an actual effort! We read e-mails and field calls...
2008-09-2944 min
Tim Goodman's TV Talk MachineQuestion Girl Girlina visits the podcaveIs Girlina a show-killer? Ah, we kid. I told Girlina, who came all the way from New Orleans to be at our Bastard Machine/TVTM Birthday Bash hootenanny, that she was the Paula Marshall of Question Girls. Let's hope not. But as you may have noted on a previous post, this and Thursday's second half podcast may be our last TVTM for a while (possibly forever), since Benny Evangelista is being recalled to the Business department to help cover the cratering economy. If we are going out, we're going out with an actual effort! We read e-mails and field calls...
2008-09-2944 minTim Goodman's TV Talk MachineParallel worlds, parallel podcastsWell, we take calls. We take e-mails. And we answer them. Period. That's what we do. Give the listeners what they come looking for. Thankfully, most of them come to the TV Talk Machine looking for and expecting nothing. And so we give them lots of that, too. The good news is that Question Boy (Joe Garofoli) atones for his complete and utter lack of worth in the last podcast with a sterling effort here. Well done, QB. Then again, it could be that as many as FOUR Question Girl candidates will show up at our Bastard Machine/TV Talk...
2008-09-1646 minTV Talk Machine (O.G. Edition)Parallel worlds, parallel podcastsWell, we take calls. We take e-mails. And we answer them. Period. That's what we do. Give the listeners what they come looking for. Thankfully, most of them come to the TV Talk Machine looking for and expecting nothing. And so we give them lots of that, too. The good news is that Question Boy (Joe Garofoli) atones for his complete and utter lack of worth in the last podcast with a sterling effort here. Well done, QB. Then again, it could be that as many as FOUR Question Girl candidates will show up at our Bastard Machine/TV Talk...
2008-09-1646 min