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Muni DiariesEp 157: Meaghan and Ronald Mitchell on the people's railway (and its people)Meaghan Mitchell returned to the Muni Diaries stage at our "Thank You, Driver" show with a loving tribute to her dad, 35-year Muni veteran Ronald Mitchell. She shares what it was like being raised by a Muni driver in '90s San Francisco, and what makes Muni more than a transit agency—and then invites Ronald to join her on stage. Meaghan and Ronald remind us that our Muni operators are human, that they have families, and that they're on the front lines of our city's biggest challenges every day. And they ask us to keep on lov...
2025-03-0522 min
Muni DiariesEp. 156: Rory O'Neill to the rescueGetting stuck on a stalled Muni train is every rider's worst nightmare. But what's it like being one of the mechanics with the daunting task of getting that train and its frustrated riders moving again? Rory O'Neill understands both sides of that coin. He spent many years working as a mechanic on the mobile response unit and the emergency response unit for Muni's light rail fleet—and he's also an every-day Muni rider. Now the supervisor of the Maintenance Training Department, Rory joined us at Muni Diaries Live and gave us a g...
2025-01-2714 min
Outrunning FailuresOutrunning Failures with Vish MuniWelcome to Episode 1 of Outrunning Failures - where real estate investors share their epic real estate failures, lessons learned and insights applicable to all investors.Today’s guest is the show’s creator and main host Vish Muni, who starts off the series with stories of his own setbacks and how it has helped him to become a better investor. Guest Host: Ash Patel __________________________________Creator/Main Host: Vish MuniShow Advisor/Editing: DBT MarketingFollow Vish on social:LinkedINIn...
2024-06-0412 min
Muni DiariesEp. 150: Once Upon a Muni Train with Baruch Porras-HernandezIt's not every day you're swept off your feet by a handsome stranger on the subway. But when Baruch Porras-Hernandez rides Muni, anything can happen. We were thrilled to have Baruch back on the Muni Diaries Live stage in November with the story of a fleeting romance from his past, and the unexpected turn it takes. Baruch is a writer, performer, and standup comedian who’s done storytelling shows all over California. He’s won the Moth in LA, headlined at About Last Night, is a three-time winner of Best of Bawdy, and won first place at Oakl...
2024-01-1721 min
Muni DiariesEp. 149: A Look Ahead to 2024Happy New Year, Muni Diaries fam! We've got stories from our November live show, exciting in-person podcasting events, and more already queued up for you in 2024. Here's a sneak peek of what's on deck. A heartfelt thanks from all of us at Muni Diaries to everyone who shared your Muni stories with us in 2023, sent us your bus photos, tuned in to the podcast, attended our live shows and art market, and helped us celebrate 15 years of Muni Diaries. Have a Muni story you'd like us to feature in 2024? Email us your pitch at muni...
2023-12-2905 minMuni DiariesEp. 148: Tanea Lunsford Lynx "Used to Live Here"Tanea Lunsford Lynx, an artist and educator, joined us at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023 to perform her poem, I Used to Live Here, a piece evoking the magic of relatives living a mere Muni ride away, the otherworldly dimension between West Portal and Van Ness stations, and the soothing something about 24-hour Church Street Safeway light. She was one of the San Francisco-born-and-raised artists featured in Muni Raised Me, an exhibit exploring what truly public transit means to those who depend on it—and are ultimately shaped by it. You might remember Tanea from Muni Diar...
2023-10-3114 min
Muni DiariesEp. 147: Serious spooky szn scaries at the Legion of HonorHave you been to the Legion of Honor at night? We haven't. And we definitely won't be going after this story. Muni operator and Muni Haiku Battle champion Mc Allen reminds us of what can go bump (and wrong) on a late-night run. Originally shared at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023, it's the perfect accompaniment to the seasonal festivities. Mc will be back at the Muni Diaries Live 15th anniversary show on Nov. 2, 2023, to battle for the title of Muni Haiku champion. Get your tickets today!
2023-10-1922 minMuni DiariesEp. 144: How a life lived on Muni evolved into a life of civic duty Muni is San Francisco's deep end: immediate and immersive exposure to strangers, testing our tolerance for other people's music, aromas, food, volume, attitude, or public habits. Meymey Lee, a born-and-raised San Franciscan, was exposed to all of it since they were a baby. At Muni Diaries Live in April 2023, they shared how Muni not only spawned a best-friendship, but also an unwavering sense of civic pride and community.
2023-07-1718 min
Muni DiariesEp. 143: A seasoned international bus rider tackles MuniStoryteller Adrianna Tan is an enthusiastic bus rider who has ridden buses in more than 30 countries worldwide. But when she finally moves to San Francisco five years ago, she quickly finds out that in many ways, our Muni is not like all the rest. This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live in April, 2023 at Rickshaw Stop. If you have your own Muni tale to share on our podcast, pitch your story by emailing us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.
2023-06-1709 min
Muni DiariesEp. 142: Finding a long lost Muni operatorWe first got to know storyteller Kurt Schwartzmann when he shared the story of how Muni and Muni drivers gave him shelter while he was homeless. He went on to become a professional artist, with a series of paintings dedicated to Muni drivers. In this episode, he shares the story of searching for a long lost Muni operator. You can find Kurt's art at Yellow Line Art. To pitch your own Muni story, write to us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com. And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends! Photo b...
2023-05-2319 min
Muni DiariesEp. 139: Muni's dramatic origin storyIn today's episode, public transit advocate, designer, and illustrator Chris Arvin shares the dramatic story of how Muni became the first public transit system in a major U.S. city. Complaining about the bus might be San Francisco's unofficial favorite pastime, but few know about the true origins of our transit system. You can find Chris at @chrisarvinsf on Twitter, and you can also shop their transit-themed merch at transit.supply.
2023-02-2223 min
Muni DiariesWhen small talk pays off on MuniWhat would make you take off your headphones on the bus to talk to a stranger? In this episode, storyteller Alex Randall shares how he started talking to his fellow riders, and how these "Muni chats" changed the way he looks at our city. Alex takes the 38 Geary often and he likes all things San Francisco: history, sports, art, politics, and public transit. You can find him at @ArtrepreneurSF on both Instagram and Twitter.
2023-01-1017 minMuni DiariesEp. 136: Asking the tough questions on MuniHow often do you ask yourself, "What would you do if this happened to you on Muni?" Storyteller Keli Dailey explores that very difficult question on stage at Muni Diaries Live, where she shared a tale about an unexpected turn of events on the bus. Keli is an award-winning journalist, performer and educator. She teaches media classes at the University of San Francisco, Saint Mary's College of California and Mills College, where she also leads the Communication program. She says that she believes in the power of comedy to communicate news, and that's something we can definitely id...
2022-12-1314 min
Muni DiariesEp. 135: Leading the flock of Muni converts on HalloweenStoryteller Ilyse Magy has hella Muni bonafides: she was the first paid “staff member” of San Francisco Transit Riders, where she helped pressure city officials to actually ride the bus. But one Halloween evening, when Ilyse found herself evangelizing the value of public transit, the Muni gods had other plans. You can see even more Muni (and SF!) goodies at the Muni Diaries Art Market this Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at 80 Albion, from noon to 4pm!
2022-11-2915 min
Muni DiariesEp. 134: An evening with Mr. Boston, Muni operatorMany of you might know Mike Delia better as Mr. Boston, an operator on the F-Market and an impressive list of standard lines across town. Hailing from Massachusetts, he got bit by the transit bug when he was just 5 years old, riding the bus with his father, who was also an operator. You can often find him wearing his distinctive operator's cap on the F line, perhaps even on Car No. 1059 -- painted in his hometown Boston livery. At Muni Diaries Live last month, Mike shared the story of his journey as a transit operator, which brought h...
2022-11-2220 min
Muni DiariesEp 133: Searching for one long lost Muni shelterHere at Muni Diaries headquarters, we don't often talk about ourselves because, after all, Muni Diaries is about your stories. But every once in a while, something happens that still makes us go, "I can't believe that went down." So today, cofounders Tara and Eugenia are sharing the story of how, in 2010, they came across a particular Muni shelter that they're still looking for to this day. Oh, and by the way, you DO have tickets to Muni Diaries Live this Thursday (Nov. 3), right? Head to MuniDiaries.com or this Eventbrite link, and use the listeners-only discount...
2022-11-0121 min
Muni DiariesEp. 132: Meet the new additions to the Muni Diaries crewYou might have seen these two awesome people who joined the Muni Diaries crew earlier this year, and in today's episode, you'll get to know more about our new editors, Kat Siegal and Sarah Katz-Hyman. If you are a part of the local Transit Twitter community, you are probably already familiar with their names (and witty tweets), and today they'll share what makes them so passionate about San Francisco. We’ve always admired Kat and Sarah’s deep knowledge of public transit, their local activism, and their love for this city. You'll meet Kat and Sarah live at our...
2022-10-2632 min
Muni DiariesEp. 125: A Muni operator you really need to meetWe're thrilled to bring you a live taping from our return to the stage at Muni Diaries Live on April 7, 2022! In this episode, Muni operator MC Allen explains how he went from transit fan, San Francisco devotee, to a Muni operator who went absolutely viral on Twitter. This is a story that we want every San Franciscan to hear. You can follow MC on Twitter @that_mc. And subscribe and share this story with your podcast-listening friends.
2022-04-2625 min
Muni DiariesEp. 124: Two poets enter, one poet leaves...it's the Muni Haiku Battle!If you’ve been to Muni Diaries Live, you know we end every show with a Muni themed poetry throw down called the Muni Haiku Battle. After taking a two year break from the stage during the pandemic, Muni Diaries Live is back at Rickshaw Stop on Thursday, April 7, 2022! We are so excited to be back and today’s episode is a little preview of what you can expect. In today's episode, poet and transit enthusiast Mc Allen throws down with challenger Wonder Dave in a battle for his crown. Mc Allen and Wonder Dave will both be b...
2022-03-2211 min
The Muni StorySandra Dehner WheelerSandra was one of the Muni's first leading ladies when the organization was revitalized after the fire and returned to the site in 1965. Sandra actually made her Muni debut in the Tent at the Lake production of Carousel in the early sixties. When the Muni was revitalized and returned to the site in 1965, she was Nellie Forbush in the second production that year, South Pacific. Other roles that Sandra played include Ella Peterson in Bells Are Ringing in 1969, Maria in The Sound of Music in 1972, Margo Channing in Applause and Mame Dennis in Mame in 1975. Sandra stopped performing at...
2022-03-1659 min
The Muni StoryAnna Bussing MaisenbacherAnna has been a performer, choreographer and director for many Muni productions. Anna made her Muni stage debut as Tootie in Meet Me in St. Louis in 1995. Her first leading role at the Muni was that of Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden in 1997. She was also an orphan in Annie in 1998 and in the chorus of Big in 2003. Some of the roles that Anna has played at the Muni include Martha in our second production of The Secret Garden in 2008, Polly Baker in Crazy for You in 2012, Peter Pan in 2013, Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde in 2014, Billie Bendix in...
2022-01-1246 min
The Muni StoryJim LeachJim has been a performer in a number of Muni productions. He made his Muni debut as George Widener in Titanic in 2003. He also was the leader of the Winkies in The Wizard of Oz later that same summer. Jim has also performed such roles as The King in Big River in 2004, Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music in 2005, Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma! in 2007, Sheriff Earl in All Shook Up in 2014 and Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors in 2018. Jim's late wife, Lisa was also heavily involved in the Muni and ran the concessions stand for...
2021-11-0128 min
The Muni StoryJay EdgecombJay was a lighting designer and operator for the Muni for about 35 years. Jay's involvement for the Muni began when he was a spotlight operator for our production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown in 1968. Jay's father and grandparents were involved in the original Muni during the 1950s. Jay's father and grandfather were involved in lighting and his grandmother was the costume mistress. Jay was involved with almost every show during his time with the Muni, though he usually didn't do the last show due to working at the State Fair. Jay's last Muni show was Peter Pan in 2001.
2021-10-1049 min
The Muni StoryMissy Homa CartwrightMissy has been a performer in a number of Muni shows. The Muni played a big role in Missy's formative years. Missy made her Muni stage debut in the children's chorus of Oliver! in 1982. Since then, she has performed in a number shows, including playing the roles of Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! in 1994 and Lucille Ballard in Meet Me in St. Louis in 1995. Missy is a dancer, so many of the shows she was in are huge dance shows. Missy's mother, Barb Homa, was also heavily involved with the Muni.
Want to get i...
2021-09-1543 min
The Muni StoryKevin FordKevin has been a performer and set builder for a number of Muni productions. Kevin made his Muni stage debut in 2005 in Ragtime. Since then, he has been in several shows. His last time on the Muni stage was as the voice of Audrey II in 2018's Little Shop of Horrors. Kevin also frequently is a set builder for Muni shows.
Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org.
2021-09-0926 min
The Muni StoryDamien KaplanDamien is part of a longtime Muni family, as his father, Steve Kaplan, is Chair of the Muni's Board of Trustees. He has been involved with the Muni in several different capacities. Damien made his Muni stage debut in 1994 in Hello, Dolly! Since then, he has performed in a number of shows. He has also played percussion in the orchestra and has been a vocal and/or musical director for several productions. Damien also often serves as an accompanist at auditions.
Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org.
2021-09-0946 min
Casi Un TríoSpeak My Mind 1 @asveth.muniCOMENZAMOS CON ESTA NUEVA APUESTA 💪🏽.
"Speak my mind" consta de que cada integrante de @casiuntriopodcast, hará un pequeño monólogo.
El que abre los fuegos es @asveth.muni, más conocido como Munita. Hablará de un top 3, que puede ser hasta cotidiano, creemos que todos lo han hecho.
Se viene un poco polémico 😅, y si ya conocen a Munita, no se sorprenderán de su simpatía y tino para decir las cosas.
Esperamos que les guste este nuevo formato. #amo
2021-08-3104 min
The Muni StoryGil & Ann OpfermanAnyone who's been involved with the Muni at some point during the last 20 years knows Gil & Ann. They have been performers, directors and volunteers with the Muni. Gil even served on the Board of Managers, including a year as president. Gil made his Muni stage debut in 1998 in the chorus of Fiddler on the Roof. Ann made her debut in Honk! in 2004. Gil & Ann co-directed Peter Pan together in 2013. Ann has stated that she's retired from concessions, but you'll still see Gil working in the concession stand. Gil currently runs the Senior Bus program for the Muni.
2021-08-2459 min
The Muni StoryRuss DunlapRuss doesn't live in the Springfield area anymore, but he was a mainstay on the Muni stage during much of the 1980s. He made his Muni debut as James in Shenandoah in 1979. Later that summer he played Billy Bigelow in Carousel. Russ played such roles as Frank in Show Boat, Lieutenant Cable in South Pacific, Buddy Plummer in Follies and Juan Perón in the first production of Evita in 1985. His last role at Muni was Julian Marsh in 42nd Street in 1988. Russ also directed two productions for Muni, The Student Prince in 1983 and Seven Brides for Seven Brides i...
2021-08-0530 min
The Muni StoryDeb RudisDeb has been a Muni performer since 1989. She made her Muni debut in the chorus of Fiddler on the Roof. She went full circle with that show playing Golde in our 2009 production. Since that debut, she has played a number of roles including Ziegfeld's Favorite in The Will Rogers Follies in 1996, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls in 1997 and Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray in 2011. Her last performance on the Muni stage was as Mother Superior in Sister Act in 2018. Deb currently serves on the Muni's Board of Managers where she will be President during the 2022 season.
2021-08-0339 min
The Muni StoryCarly ShankCarly is a longtime Muni performer and director. Carly made her Muni debut in 1983 in the children's chorus of The King and I. Carly's favorite show is Annie, in which she was an orphan in the first Muni production of this show in 1985 and directed our production in 2018. Carly directed her first Muni show in 2007 directing Grease. She also directed Oliver! in 2008 and Sweeney Todd in 2016. Carly has a degree in theatre from Northwestern University, and is the Assistant Director of Operations for the UIS Performing Arts Center.
Want to get involved in this...
2021-08-0249 min
The Muni StoryDave BrittonDave was a longtime Muni performer and was a member of the Muni's Board of Trustees. Dave made his Muni stage debut playing Mr. Sowerberry in Oliver! in 1982. He ended up auditioning because of a dare from one his coworkers, veteran Muni performer Nancy Diefenback. Dave played numerous roles including Smee in the first production of Peter Pan in 1984, The Duke in Big River in 1994, Pap Finn in Big River in 2004 and Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie in 1998. As a member of the Board of Managers and eventually the Board of Trustees, Dave was Chair of the Site...
2021-07-3024 min
The Muni StoryRich McCoyRich has performed in and directed a number of Muni shows. Rich made his Muni debut in the cast of Paint Your Wagon in 1978. Since then, he has played Oliver Warbucks in Annie in 1985 and Adam in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in 1987. His directorial credits for Muni include Fiddler on the Roof (twice), South Pacific and Grease. The last show Rich directed for Muni was Cabaret in 2015.
Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org
2021-07-3029 min
The Muni StoryDon & Linda SchneiderDon and Linda met during the Muni production of South Pacific in 1980. They are one of our Muni marriages. Linda made her Muni debut as Ursula Merkle in Bye Bye Birdie in 1976. Don made his Muni debut in that production of South Pacific where they met. He played Luther Billis and Linda played Ensign Janet MacGregor. They both went full circle in the next production of South Pacific in 1988 with Don reprising his role as Billis and Linda playing the lead, Nellie Forbush this time. They both have been in a number of other Muni productions. Don was last...
2021-07-2929 min
The Muni StoryPaul Presney, Jr.Paul’s involvement with Muni began when he and his sister Cathy were cast by Don Bailey in 1969’s Gypsy. Their mother, Jane, had a theatre background, so she became involved with Muni, too, directing many shows. Paul has performed in, directed, or designed many Muni shows over the years, including some of the biggest sets that the Muni has had, the set for Titanic, a show he also directed. Paul served a period on the Board of Managers and was President.
Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org
2021-07-0748 min
MUNI on This Podcast16: Writing Climate Stories with Padma Perez and Mabi David#MUNIonThis: What is the role of stories in tackling our climate crisis? How might we think about writing the stories we choose to tell?
In this episode, we have a conversation with Padma Perez, strategist for creative collaborations of Agam Agenda - a place to reimagine climate conversations through stories and art, and host of the Agam the Climate Podcast (which Muni's Jen Horn joined for an episode), and Mabi David, co-editor of Makisawsaw, a collection of essays on food and political involvement, and the partnerships and advocacy lead of Good Food Community. Together, we explore how...
2021-05-0634 min
MUNI on This Podcast15: Gender, Conservation & Power with KM Reyes and Maya Quirino#MUNIonThis: What's it like being a woman in conservation? And what difference does it make when women lead?
In this episode, we have a personal conversation with two compassionately powerful guests: KM Reyes, co-founder of the women-led, youth environmental nonprofit, Centre for Sustainability PH, and Maya Quirino, advocacy coordinator of the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center leading the #GreenprintPH campaign. We chat with them about gender and how that influences the power they wield in their work in environmental conservation, restoration and policy.
Furthermore, women leaders create so much impactful change within their families...
2021-03-1746 min
The Muni StoryThe Muni Story: Introduction to Our Oral History ProjectHosts Jacob Pahde and Craig McFarland welcome you to our effort to capture the Muni story through this oral history project. They speak about how the project came to be and also how they personally became involved in the Springfield Muni.
To help contribute to this ongoing effort, please email history@themuni.org.
2021-03-1334 min
MUNI on This Podcast14: Lessons from 2020 with Jen Horn and Ayen dela TorreWhat has 2020 been like for you? And what lessons are you bringing in from the past year into your intentions for 2021? In this episode, we talked about living slow, connecting with nature, dealing with difficult truths, embracing imperfection, being present and having courage, among other insights.
Using reflection prompts to share our thoughts and feelings with each other, we also invite you to use these prompts, and spark more meaningful conversations with yourself, and maybe your friends and loved ones too.
You can also join us for...
2021-01-2435 min
MUNI on This Podcast13: Stories of Healing with Beth de Castro and Gela PetinesComing from our previous episode on Stories of Self-love, we journey further into mental health and well-being, with two women who spoke to us openly about their experiences with depression and suicide. Psychologist and farmer Elizabeth de Castro, and entrepreneur and freediver Gela Petines share their experiences with mental health, and finding healing by nurturing their relationships with themselves, with others, and with nature. DISCLAIMER: We'll be exploring some sensitive topics in this episode, so if you don't feel like you're in the best headspace to handle it at the moment, you may consider listening to this episode...
2021-01-0632 min
Muni DiariesEp. 114: Your 2020 commute, as seen by Muni Diaries readersHere at Muni Diaries HQ, we usually end the year with a fun and lighthearted “Top Most WTF Moments of the Year” type of countdown. But in 2020…where do we even start? As shelter-in-place became a more permanent fixture of our lives, documenting life in San Francisco, especially via commute tales, took on a different meaning. We saw the uphill battle faced by so many small businesses and venues (like our beloved Rickshaw Stop), and the struggles of essential workers, particularly Muni operators and first responders—many of whom relied on Muni to get around. We’re grateful th...
2021-01-0120 min
Brian Muni's Live Song RadioTHE LOVE YOU GAVE (c)BW MuniIn honor of those who inspired and guided us, whose love leads us on...
For Ann and Charlie.
Brian Muni (Lead Vocals/Gtr/Piano/Violin)
Produced with James "Jimbo Ro" Rohlehr (Electr Gtr/ all the rest).
2020-12-0403 min
MUNI on This Podcast12: Stories of Self-loveThe pandemic has changed life as we knew it, and we might think of this same time last year, and it feels like a whole other lifetime. The struggle we face to try to function like our pre-COVID selves is an invisible and ongoing one for many. So for this episode, we took some time to look inward, and invited three of our friends / listeners to join us too -- to do a mental cleanup, not just to keep thoughts that spark joy, but to make peace with thoughts that don't serve us.
00:36 - Introductions and stories...
2020-11-0200 min
MUNI on This Podcast11: Modern Activism with Katrina Stuart Santiago, Ria Atayde, Dora Dorado and Macoy DubsWhat new types of activism are we seeing even while under quarantine? And how does today’s digital activism stack up to protests on the ground?
In this episode, we listen to stories of individuals whose activism is ignited by their rage and frustration with the state of the nation, but it is also fueled by hope and love for our country and its people.
We speak to actress Ria Atayde, whose career began with ABS-CBN, about the value of speaking up and influencing our circles to do the same, and then we talk to Ka...
2020-10-0147 min
2020-10-0100 minMuni DiariesEp. 109: Bailing out a rookie Muni driverYou know when a way-too-crowded bus followed by a nearly empty bus right behind it, and you’d wonder, why doesn’t anyone get on the empty bus? In this episode, Muni operator Ricardo sheds some light on why this happens, and how he tried to bail out a rookie Muni driver in this predicament. This story was read by Steve Pepple of VibeMap, who's also a Muni Diaries Live alum. We are always looking for stories about life in San Francisco, on or off the bus. What’s the best thing that happened to you he...
2020-09-2910 minMuni DiariesEp 108: Playing Muni driver, if only for a few minutesIn today's episode, rider Tara got to do something that most bus passengers never get to do. This story is read by Muni Diaries reader Amanda Staight.
2020-09-1408 min
MUNI on This Podcast10: Arts for Conservation with Anina Rubio and Cynthia Bauzon-ArreHow can art bring us closer to nature, help us find psychological well-being, and give us an outlet to express the causes we believe in?
We speak with two women artists who both found refuge and flow in creating art inspired by our natural environment, and then used their work to spread the love for nature and the need to protect it. Anina Rubio is a visual artist and muralist endeavors to create art that doesn't harm nature and creates less waste, insofar as the medium allows for it; while watercolor artist Cynthia Bauzon-Arre paints...
2020-08-2528 minMuni DiariesEp. 106: SFMTA head Jeffrey Tumlin explains why taking Muni is the "right thing to do"Muni, like many other public transit agencies around the country, is facing a financial "death spiral" in the face of the pandemic. In today's podcast episode, we talk with Jeffrey Tumlin, the Director of Transportation of the SFMTA who started in his role right at the end of last year after the underground meltdown.
2020-08-2138 min
MUNI on This PodcastPodcast Trailer: MUNI on ThisThe show's main producers / writers / hosts Jen Horn and Ayen dela Torre tell you what the show is about -- our way of dealing with our personal and collective distress about the state of our planet. And we feature voices of environmental advocates from several episodes -- sharing the struggles they face, but also the hope that endures. We hope this clip encourages you to explore our show to help you learn about their challenges, but also to help you find more reasons to hope and more motivation to act. Learn more about MUNI via muni.com.ph or...
2020-08-1001 min
MUNI on This Podcast9: Hope in Craft with Debbie Palao and Ceeli Martinez-MirandaHow can we we make craft sustainable, equitable and empowering for the artisans who sustain our rich cultural traditions?
In this episode, we introduce the Crafting Futures research conducted by the MUNI team on the state of handloom weaving in the Philippines, and interview veteran furniture designer Debbie Palao, co-founder of HoliCOW or Holistic Coalition of the Willing, a sustainable furniture and housewares company based in Cebu City, and Chevening scholar Ceeli Martinez-Miranda, Chief Operating Officer of Ananas Anam Philippines, the company behind Piñatex, a plant-based alternative to leather made with pineapple fiber.
Dive d...
2020-07-2633 minMuni DiariesEp. 104: I miss Muni.Muni Diaries reader Amanda Staight shares why she misses the bus, and after this many months of sheltering in place, we bet you feel the same. Amanda is a lover of neighborhoods, communities and casual conversations. She collects and tells stories as a passion and occupation. Her favorite seat on the bus is next to the rear door, up the little steps in the back. If you have your own Muni tale or sentiment to share, or a pandemic tale of San Francisco living, we want to hear from you! Email us your pitch at...
2020-07-2405 min
MUNI on This Podcast8: Growing Food Gardens with JC Tejano and Muneer & Raina HinayOne of the unexpected impacts of COVID is that it actually ushered in a real interest in backyard farming for a lot of people. Are the social or environmental benefits to growing food in urban centers significant? Or is urban farming just a hobby for bored, locked down titas of Manila?
We talked to two urban farmers, who have reaped real benefits from urban farming, and found resiliency and community through their food gardens: JC Tejano, a Quezon City resident with zero experience in farming, who turned a trash-filled lot into an abundant community garden while...
2020-07-1032 min
MUNI on This Podcast7: Courage Under Terror with Chuck Baclagon, Issa Barte and Krishna AriolaHow does the anti-terror bill affect our freedoms, and in particular, those who fight to protect our environment and all who live in it?
The Philippines is one of the most deadly places to be an environmental activist, and there have been 113 reporting killings of environmental defenders since President Duterte assumed office. With the anti-terror bill, these defenders face potentially greater dangers in being labeled or "red-tagged" as terrorists.
We asked environmental activists Chuck Baclagon of 350, Krishna Ariola of Youth for Climate Hope, & Issa Barte of Fund The Forest to share stories of environmental...
2020-06-2522 minMuni DiariesEp 103: Finding a connection on MuniToday's episode features a story submitted by Muni rider Wil, who seized a moment of connection on Muni. This story is read by Muni Diaries reader Dayne Watai. In the last few weeks we have all been re-examining social justice in our communities and our place in it - we've had some healthy debate on our social media about whether Muni should be used to transport police and protestors, and the role of public transit in race and class. Follow us @munidiaries on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to chime in. We'll continue these conversations while also bringing...
2020-06-2305 min
MUNI on This Podcast6: Crafting Futures Post-COVID with Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui and Cameron TonkinwiseHow can craft contribute to a mindful and livable world, even post-COVID?
Last March 6-8 at the Making Futures Conference in Cebu, we met Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui, who works with Pakistani craft communities, and learned about Cameron Tonkinwise, who teaches transition design at the University of Technology Sydney. Six weeks after the conference and several weeks into lockdown, we catch up with them to talk about how COVID now impacts craft, and how craft, in turn, might possibly influence more sustainable and equitable futures. Making Futures was organized by British Council and Plymouth College of Art, in...
2020-05-0330 min
MUNI on This Podcast5: Stories of HopeWith the COVID-19 crisis, we need to share stories that give us hope -- in a world where we look out for one another, and grow stronger communities that can withstand these greater challenges.
We spoke to: Ayen Lopez of Help From Home, a volunteer-driven information hub to help COVID-19 frontliners and families at risk; Trish Lim & John Francia of Woven, who created the Bahay Kubo food sustainability program for their rural communities; and Christopher Ng, whose individual actions helped grocery workers at the frontlines.
Throughout the episode, we also feature two short...
2020-04-1930 min
Muni DiariesEp 100: Sing it together! A new anthem for Muni ridersWe are celebrating 12 years of sharing your commute stories with our 100th episode. Most of us haven't been on a bus lately, and after this pandemic, we'd be so looking forward to getting back to our commute routine. Meanwhile we will continue to bring you stories from everyday San Franciscans. Nothing says "we're in it together" more than commuters banding together. Today's episode features Jefferson Bergey: he is a professional musician based in Oakland, and a regular performer in San Francisco's Bawdy Storytelling. He's performed at Punchline SF for SF Sketchfest; his music is featured re...
2020-04-1615 min
MUNI on This Podcast4: The Value of Forests with Lee Ann and Alan SilayanHow effective is tree-planting as natural climate solution? What are the challenges we face in protecting and growing our forests? And how might we find love when we bring our passions forward? ;) We asked forest-loving couple: Lee Ann Canals-Silayan of UP Mountaineers and Eco Explorations, and Alan Silayan, an independent climate change professional. Learn more via muni.com.ph/post/podcast_ep4.
Find us on Instagram @muni_ph, and connect with us on Facebook via the MUNI Community page and MUNI Community group. This episode was brought to you by forestfoundation.ph.
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2020-04-0533 min
Muni DiariesEp. 99: My "little hat" on multicultural MuniWe like to say that Muni is San Francisco's living room, and you never know where a conversation with a fellow bus rider will lead. In today's episode, rider Timo shares a story about the time when someone on the bus asked him why he was wearing his yarmulke. Muni Diaries is made of stories by everyday San Franciscans, and in these times, your stories are more important than ever! We will continue to publish stories from our archive and hope this takes some stress off of your day while sheltering in place. Photo by @j...
2020-04-0106 min
MUNI on This Podcast3: Living in Lockdown with Reese Fernandez-Ruiz and Dave AlbaoCOVID-19 has forced us to practice social distancing, but these are the times we need to support each other even more. We asked two leaders, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz of the social enterprise Rags2Riches, and Dave Albao of the conservation NGO managing Danjugan Island: How are you and your employees coping with COVID-19? How can we better support each other through this? Learn more about this episode and how to help via muni.com.ph/post/podcast_ep3.
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2020-03-2233 min
MUNI on This Podcast2: Arts for Activism with Gab Mejia and Mich RamaPeople don't respond to data, but they respond to stories. In our second episode, we ask: what role does art and creativity play in telling the story of our ecological and social crises? We talk to Gab Mejia, a conservation photographer, and Mich Rama, co-founder and executive director of Dakila, about their work in arts for activism. Learn more via muni.com.ph/post/podcast_ep2.
Find us on Instagram @muni_ph, and connect with us on Facebook via the MUNI Community page and MUNI Community group. This episode was brought to you...
2020-03-0131 min
MUNI on This Podcast1: Eco-anxiety with Anna Oposa and Rosemary MorrowWhether we respond effectively to our ecological crisis depends on how we handle our collective distress. We spoke with marine conservationist Anna Oposa, executive director of Save Philippine Seas, and also briefly with permaculture educator Rosemary Morrow, about how they deal with eco-anxiety. Learn more via muni.com.ph/post/podcast_ep.
Find us on Instagram @muni_ph, and connect with us on Facebook via the MUNI Community page and MUNI Community group. This episode was brought to you by forestfoundation.ph.
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2020-02-1521 minMuni DiariesEp. 94: Making my own crime scene on Muni, as told by Maureen BoguesOn her way home from a baby shower, storyteller Maureen Bogues encountered what most of us hope we wouldn't on Muni. Fueled by adrenaline, she chases after a mugger who took her phone. What would you do in this situation? Maureen is a writer, editor, and occasional public speaker who has been featured at Beyond Borders Storytelling. This story was taped at Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop in November, 2019. Do you have your own Muni story to share? Pitch us your Muni and San Francisco stories by emailing us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.co...
2019-12-0310 minMuni DiariesEp. 88: How a high school student found herself...on MuniMuni is the through line in this week's podcast story from Simone Herko Felton, a senior at Lowell High School in San Francisco. Simone has lived here all her life and takes the 23-Monterey to go to school daily. She explains what it's like to be a high school student in San Francisco taking this cross town bus, and why this particular line is symbolic of her multi-ethnic identity. Simone is the President of the literary magazine at Lowell High School called The Junkyard. If you have a story to share, we are all ears! Pitch your...
2019-08-2206 minMuni DiariesEp. 84: Celebrating Pride: artist Kurt Schwartzmann on how Muni provided refugeThis weekend is Pride weekend, and we are highlighting stories from our LGBTQ community. Today’s story is from Kurt Schwartzmann. Kurt is an artist, printmaker, and photographer. In 2006, he lost all vision in his left eye due to complications of AIDS. In the first half of 2007 Kurt was homeless and living on the streets of San Francisco. Muni buses, running around the clock, often provided him the only safe place to sleep at night. He dedicated his first series of 64 drawings to Muni operators, depict his view of what's in front of the "yellow line." T...
2019-06-2409 minMuni DiariesEp. 83: Ady Lady on how her Muni ride went "from piss to bliss"Ady Lady is a writer, performer, and all around funny person who's been described as wildly funny by The San Francisco Examiner. She's written and performed two solo shows: Sara Jane Tried to Shoot the President and From Piss to Bliss. She says she actually started writing From Piss to Bliss in a desperate attempt to maintain a state of love while riding Muni. This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live at Rickshaw Stop in April, 2019. If you liked what you heard on the Muni Diaries podcast, don't forget to rate our podcast on iT...
2019-06-1215 minMuni DiariesEp. 81: Kathleen Auterio breaks the rules in a Muni holdupWhen the bus came to a halt, storyteller Kathleen Auterio noticed a familiar face from her Mission neighborhood. What happened next will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story was recorded at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. Kathleen was born in Boston but has called San Francisco home for 19 years. She is a heavy metal and horror movie fanatic, and has told stories at The Moth Grandslam, Risk, Porchlight and many more events in the bay. Subscribe to the Muni Diaries podcast so you don't miss an episode of true and hilarious Mun...
2019-05-1414 minMuni DiariesEp. 74: Meaghan Mitchell on finding a life lesson from a Muni driverMeaghan Mitchell is a native San Franciscan and news editor at Hoodline, which you can imagine gives her tons of local cred. Meaghan shares a story of one really hard day at school and how it brought her to Muni. And podcast listeners: we will be at the Betabrand Podcast Theater on Thursday, March 7 at 7p.m. to tape our first episode with a live audience! If you'd like to be in our audience, make sure you get a ticket (only $5!) by going to MuniDiaries.com.
2019-02-2113 minMuni DiariesEp. 67: Muni Haiku Battle: Alexandria Love vs. Jessica CohenIf you’ve been to our live shows, you know the highlight of every show is The Muni Haiku Battle. It’s a Muni-themed poetry throw down and we’ve had some pretty intense battle on stage of the 5-7-5 variety. In this episode we have our reigning champion Alexandria Love and challenger Jessica Cohen from our 10th anniversary show this April at the Elbo Room. Jessica is an illustrator, an infrequent performer/fortune teller. Jessica grew up in the East bay and went to college in San Francisco. Reigning champion Alexandria is a writer from Oakland...
2018-10-0312 minMuni DiariesEp. 62: Gwen Carmen pursues citizen justice on MuniThis San Francisco teacher survived cancer, taught hundreds of middle school kids, so you bet she wasn't going to let a creeper on the bus get off easy. Gwen Carmen told this story at Muni Diaries Live's 10th anniversary show and our jaws were on the ground. Gwen is an activist, actress, educator, and writer whose work has appeared in Essence magazine, Plexus feminist news paper, Haight Ashbury literary journal, and numerous other small presses during the 80’s and 90’s. She was also the editor/publisher of La Morena Women of Color bilingual news paper. Got yo...
2018-07-1715 minMuni DiariesEp. 59: Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight: 2 reporters, 1 transit system, 60 Muni lines...in 1 dayNo one's can-do spirit (and tolerance for municipal mishaps) is stronger than that of tenacious journalists. Enter San Francisco Chronicle reporters Heather Knight and Peter Hartlaub with a not-so-simple goal: riding all of the Muni lines in one day. They called it, appropriately, #TotalMuni2018. In this episode, the intrepid pair walks us through the who, what, why, and how of this very ambitious goal. And for all us Harry Potter nerds: Can we alternately call this experiment The Knight (Hartlaub) Bus?
2018-05-3016 minMuni DiariesEp. 57: Senait Hailemariam on being 21 on MuniStoryteller Senait Hailemariam uses her time on the K/T train to tell her mom about her life as a twenty-something: it's the only form of therapy she can afford, she says. One day, she encounters a kind stranger who had a surprising reaction upon hearing Senait's phone conversation. Senait is a San Francisco transplant who studied Digital Communication at San Francisco State University. Senait now works at BAYCAT, a nonprofit media production studio that educates and employs young people in digital media. You can check out BAYCAT at www.baycat.org. If you liked what you heard on this...
2018-05-0112 minMuni DiariesEp. 56: SF Chief Attorney Matt Gonzalez on keeping one eye open on Muni Matt Gonzalez, chief attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, has a packed schedule these days, which is why we were even more delighted to have him as a part of Muni Diaries Live in 2017. Matt took us back to the 2003 mayoral election—in which he was neck and neck with current Lt. Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, and why riding the bus as a politician in a highly contested race means you gotta always keep one eye open. Liked what you heard today? Share the Muni Diaries podcast with your friends and review us on i...
2018-04-1814 minMuni DiariesEp. 48: Comedian Tirumari Jothi finds his way on MuniIn this podcast episode, comedian Tirumari Jothi loses his way on Muni, but a stranger's conversation helps him find his way. Tirumari has been performing comedy for six years, with stand-up as his first love, but he also loves improv and sketch acting . You can find him either performing with the geeky comedy group he co-founded, Komedio Comedy (facebook.com/komediocomedy), or acting on stage with Killing My Lobster (find him at Sketchfest 2018). He says if you can't find him doing any of that, then he's home playing video games or watching cartoons. Got your own story to...
2018-01-0819 minMuni DiariesEp. 45: Meet Irene Tu, Muni celebrityComedian Irene Tu was a Muni celebrity last year and turned her friends into last-minute paparazzo to chase that fame. Irene Tu is a Chicago-born, San Francisco-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. In 2017, the San Francisco Chronicle singled her out as an “artist on the brink of fame,” on the heels of being named one of the “Bay Area’s 11 Best Stand Up Comedians” (SFist) and one of 20 “Women to Watch” (KQED). Irene hosts several popular shows in the Bay Area: Man Haters, The Mission Position, and Millennials Ruin Everything (they do). You can follow her @irene_tu and find her on...
2017-11-2812 minMuni DiariesEp 43. Baruch Porras-Hernandez on taking a friend on her first Muni rideThis week's story is from our reigning Muni Haiku champion, Baruch Porras-Hernandez! You can see him at Muni Diaries Live on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Elbo Room. Tickets are at munidiarieslive18.eventbrite.com Baruch tells a story of taking a visiting friend on her first Muni ride, promising that nothing will go wrong. And if you've been on Muni at all, you know that's a hard promise to keep. Baruch Porras-Hernandez is a Pushcart Prize nominated writer, performer and standup comedian, named one of the 13 Top Bay Area Writers to Watch in 2016 by 7×7 Magazine in Sa...
2017-11-0122 minMuni DiariesEp. 42 Comedian Ronn Vigh on practicing zen on MuniThis episode features Ronn Vigh, whose attitude and wit earned him a comparison to a young Joan Rivers by SF Weekly. A yoga instructor, Ronn puts his teachings of compassion and letting go (and working on your core) to practice on Muni. You can find Ronn on Twitter @ronnronnvigh.
2017-10-2411 minMuni DiariesEp 38: Sal Castaneda’s ‘Bad-Ass’ Muni MomentYou know Sal Castaneda as your long-time KTVU traffic reporter. We grew up listening to him in the mornings, and here he is at Muni Diaries Live with his tale attempted (and imagined) bravado on the 44.
2017-09-1207 minMuni DiariesEp 35: Jesse James and the litter bug on MuniStoryteller Jesse James recounts a day that started with ordering a Thor hammer on Amazon -- easy peasy, right? But of course Muni had other plans for Jesse's day. Jesse James is the former Muni haiku champion, return storyteller, and has had battle of wits against Airbnb's ridiculous ads. You can find him on Twitter at @LoudGayAmerica.
2017-08-0115 minMuni DiariesEp 34: The humans behind Muni's official Twitter accountSay you're frustrated waiting for the bus and you fire off a tweet, "Where the hell is my bus?", there are three people at the SFMTA whose job is to respond to you to make sure you're ok. We found these very patient humans at the SFMTA whose jobs we never want to have, and ask them: what's it like to be on the receiving end of all our ire? As it turns out, it's not all terrible. SFMTA's Schad and Rick tell us all about behind the scenes stories of responding to your Muni complaints and r...
2017-07-1832 minMuni DiariesEp. 33: H.P. Mendoza on cinema, Muni, and SF lifeFilmmaker H.P. Mendoza's dad was a Muni driver for 25 years. Add that to a life time of San Francisco transit-riding, H.P. has lots of fodder for another original composition about cinema, Muni, and an ode to the Mission district. Bonus: in this very musical episode, we're also featuring Mesquite and Mustard, the western fiddling band with a spirited original song about Charlie the Muni Rider, the "man who never returned."
2017-07-0513 minMuni DiariesEp. 32: the ultimate Pride party at a Muni stop, from Jerry Lee AbramStoryteller Jerry Lee Abram shares a story of the ultimate Pride party at a Muni stop. Remember when Muni shelters were domed (not doomed!) and … and just worked? One Dyke March, Jerry and his friends climbed up on one said shelter and took it all in.
2017-06-2009 minMuni DiariesEp 31: Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and her dad, on Muni weirdosComedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan shares a tale of her trip to Big Lots on Muni with her pop. Hilarity ensued, of course. And a new slogan for this site and Muni general is born. Dhaya Lakshminarayanan is the 2016 winner of the Liz Carpenter Political Humor Award (previously awarded to Samantha Bee, Wanda Sykes and satirist/humorist Mark Russell) presented by the National Women’s Political Caucus. She is also a storyteller and runs storytelling workshops and corporate events. You can find her on DhayaComedy.com.
2017-06-1316 minMuni DiariesEp 30: Writer Annalee Newitz on Muni vs. obnoxious driverScience writer Annalee Newitz fulfilled our geek dreams by sharing a story of how Muni is actually on the side of righteousness when an obnoxious driver gets in its way. Bonus: she also recounts the early days of being in the tech industry in the Bay Area. Look out for her new sci-fi novel coming out in September called AUTONOMOUS, which does not contain any Muni bus references but does feature a pirate with her own badass submarine.
2017-06-0612 minMuni DiariesEp 27: Bay to Breakers on Muni -- from Elbo Room sound man Gabe ArmstrongGabe Armstrong stepped out of the sound booth (he is the audio engineer at the Elbo Room) to share his own Muni story, which happened during Bay to Breakers. Riding public transit can really change your perspective of what you should and shouldn’t be afraid of in life, Gabe says. And how did he learn this? By hauling the remainder of his B2B vehicle on Muni while under the influence of jello shots, of course.
2017-05-1611 minMuni DiariesEp 26: J. W. Friedman witnesses an unlikely hero on MuniLearning the rules of Muni isn't easy, especially when you've just moved from the driver-centric state of Florida. Storyteller J. W. Friedman shares a tale of how, as a Muni newbie, he encountered an unexpected superhero on the bus. J is also the host of the podcast I Don't Even Own a Television, a podcast all about terrible books. You can check out his hilarious book reviews on IDontEvenOwnATelevision.com.
2017-05-0914 minMuni DiariesEp 24: Yayne Abeba on growing up on MuniDid you know there was a movie theater on 17th Ave. and Geary that used to play lots of children’s films? That was just one of the destinations that this Muni Diaries storyteller would see on her Muni journeys growing up in San Francisco. Comedian and native San Franciscan Yayne Abeba started riding Muni by herself when she was 7, along with all her relatives ages 1 to 6.
2017-04-2511 minMuni DiariesEp 22: Jesse James and the rules of MuniStoryteller Jesse James recounts his first impression of Muni when he moved to San Francisco, and how he learned the rules of Muni when he saw a pickup line gone wrong.
2017-04-0415 minMuni DiariesEp 20: Driver Doug on the zen of being a Muni operatorMuni operator Doug has written two books on driving the bus, and in this episode, he shares some behind-the-scenes gems. He's got his eyes on you, whether you're furtively holding your expired transfer or digging in your wallet for your Clipper card. You can find Doug's books at the San Francisco Public Library or your friendly local bookstores near you.
2017-03-2115 minMuni DiariesEp 16: Courtney Riddle daydreams of becoming a Muni driverCourtney Riddle is the zine ambassador of Market Street, selling small handmade books out of a formerly abandoned newspaper kiosk, The Grand Newsstand. She’s been distributing zines to unwitting tourists for more than a year now. When not sitting in peculiar street furniture, she makes her own zines, does calligraphy, daydreams about urban planning, and rides unusual Muni lines (how about that 36?). In this episode, she shares her aspiration of becoming a Muni driver, but there's just one small issue she had to overcome.
2017-02-2111 minMuni DiariesEp 15: Ariel Dovas on getting his first kiss...on Muni For Valentine's Day, we bring you Ariel Dovas and his story of his very first kiss...and it happened on Muni! Ariel is a local filmmaker and the Creative Director at BAYCAT (Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts & Technology). He is also a co-founder of the collaborative art space The Secret Alley. Go to MuniDiaries.com to see episode extras and old photos of Ariel that he dug up just for the podcast.
2017-02-1410 minMuni DiariesEp 10: Cara Tramontano meets SF's most enthusiastic Muni driverComedian Cara Tramontano is a model Muni rider. One day she meets Edison, the world's most enthusiastic bus driver who is doing this job for a very quirky reason.
2017-01-1008 minMuni DiariesEp 9 Klee Wiggins Owes Her Life to MuniFor SF native Klee Wiggins, Muni isn't all that bad. After all, if not for Muni, she might not be here to share her comedy with the world. Her origin story starts in the '70s, when, as Klee describes it, Muni was a "mafia of sorts." Stories in her early San Francisco life are tied intimately to various bus lines, including some that no longer exist.
2017-01-0313 minMuni DiariesEp 8: Kristee Ono on finding her own Muni communitySan Francisco comedian Kristee Ono comes clean about how she finally learned to take Muni. An unfortunate incident involving chapped lips and a DUI helped her find her own Muni community. You can see a video of this story and other episode extras on MuniDiaries.com/podcast. Submit your own stories at MuniDiaries.com.
2016-12-2709 minMuni DiariesEp 7: Tarin Towers and her tale of riding Muni during the first dot-com waveOn this week’s episode, we bring you Tarin Towers, a writer and longtime San Francisco resident. She's been riding Muni since 1995; in fact, she used to take the 22-Fillmore to her graveyard shift in the Japantown Denny's. Remember that place? On a bus ride during the first dot-com wave, she encountered someone whose casual nod was hardly the end of the exchange. This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live on April 18, 2015, at the Elbo Room in San Francisco.
2016-12-2012 minMuni DiariesEp 6 Beth Spotswood Learns to Ride MuniSan Francisco writer Beth Spotswood tells the tale of how a group of Muni riders banded together during a slight bus malfunction. With the help of a good friend and her phone's audio-recording app, Beth became a Muni pro during the course of one commute home.
2016-12-1308 min
Brian Muni's Live Song RadioLSR32 BRIAN MUNI'S "AVE OF THE AMERICAS" RADIO CD RELEASE PARTY!Brian Muni’s “Ave of the Americas” Radio CD Release Party! THANK U #PeterCalo, guest host, and callers #PattyKatz, #GeniePepperSwinson, #MarlonSaunders, #SteveAddabbo and #CarlosAlomar. Five tracks from #aveoftheamericas, as well as, Marlon’s #thepeoplearereadytodanceagain, Steve’s #thisisparadise and Peter’s #dontevergoaway. THANKS ALSO to theraplay@optonline.net; realtor www.billpearlman.com; auto group www.tallmanauto.com, complementary medical practice www.schachtercenter.com; roofers www.AJreliable.com and marlathefocusgrouplady@gmail.com.
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2016-11-3058 minMuni DiariesEp 4: Wonder Dave on Muni Texting EtiquetteWonder Dave is the cohost of Seduction Feroce, Story Showdown, and Tourettes Without Regrets. In this week's episode, Wonder Dave shares a story of how he uses his Muni time to keep the flame hot with his long-distance boyfriend. This story was recorded at Muni Diaries Live in San Francisco on April 16, 2016. For episode extras, go to MuniDiaries.com/podcast.
2016-11-2914 minMuni DiariesEp 3: Jesse James' First Ever Muni RideFormer Muni Haiku champion Jesse James grew up in Southern California. He and his mom were very close, but Jesse wanted to move to SF. When he did, his mom came to visit. Naturally, they rode the bus together. This is Jesse's story of what happened when he and his mom took Muni together and Muni dared to challenge an older lady trying to cross the street in front of their bus.
2016-11-2215 min