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Storied: San Francisco

May 19, 2026

Ed. note: We recorded this episode outside on a windy day near The Bay. Apologies for the wind gusts you’ll hear throughout.

Jenny Chan found Storied: San Francisco thanks to Toshio from Sad Francisco. Jenny and I kick off her episode talking about Toshio, in fact.

Jenny was born in Hong Kong. Growing up, her dad’s...


May 7, 2026

In Part 2, we pick up right where we left off in Part 1, with Gina’s first official address in San Francisco.

In talking about finding a place to live in The City, Gina mentions that all her friends either live in rent-control apartments they’ve been in forever, or they’re able to live in a place that someone in...


May 5, 2026

Chances are, you’ve been to one of Gina Mariko Rosales’ events, even if you weren’t aware.

In this episode, which kicks off our Asian-American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming, meet Gina. Born in Daly City, she’s lived most of her life on the Peninsula and in San Francisco. But let’s...


Apr 21, 2026

Listen in as I chat with guests at 415 Zine’s 415 Day celebration at Madrone last week.

Find the guests of this bonus episode:

Mackenzie C Kirk

Carrie Cotini

Mike Bruno


Apr 16, 2026

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. Todd has just learned the process of importing automobiles into the US. He had one under his belt. He was ready for more.

He’d learned about older Japanese fire trucks and set his sights. He was still going to Japan frequently, and began to make “car friends”...