Retelling forgotten stories from San Francisco's golden past, 1776 - 1906, based on newspapers, books, and personal accounts, of the time. San Francisco enthusiasts, California gold rush fans, and garden variety history geeks can discover this boom and bust city, built on the discovery of gold. Ho boys ho! For Californio! *I do my best to accurately reflect the facts, and sources, in my episodes.*
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By: James Sun and Miguel Morales Period 4 Cover art photo provided by nibras al-riyami on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nabsta
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In 'The Savage West,' researcher and storyteller Langdon Moss unravels the complex web of early western expansion, taking listeners beyond the basic narrative to expose the raw realities of America's savage origins. What truths lie beneath the legends of violence, greed, hope, and courage? What do the history books get right, and what ideas, events and people deserve re-examination? Through dynamic, unscripted episodes, Moss explores divergent perspectives to challenge what we thought we kne ...
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Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral stars as Joaquin Murrieta in Blood & Gold. To some he was a hero. To others, a villain. He stained 19th century California with the blood of his enemies. He was a desperado, a leader, an avenger for his people… and an inspiration for Hollywood’s Zorro. Written by one of his descendants, this is the story of how Joaquin Murrieta becomes a legend. Before he was an outlaw, he was just Joaquin: a young man in love who believed anything was possible. But as he ...
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California is a state, a dream, a life, and cannot be simply defined or explained due to its rich culture, vibrant lifestyle, incredible sights, and its position in our nation. This podcast aims to bring you the vivid history of California and its monuments, landmarks, attractions and much more in an immersive audio experience.
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Launched in 2018, Gestalten has grown to become the authority podcast on automotive design. Special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers who are pushing boundaries to shape the future of transportation. Listen to live reviews from the show floors of the world’s biggest auto shows, and learn about the design philosophies and career paths of the industry’s top designers and engineers.
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Welcome to Avery Albin, where amazing things happen.
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For California Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse spends a lot of time in her car. She’s on a kind of mission: to travel to every county in the state, finding stories about food, agriculture, and -- most importantly -- the people that make both possible.
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The Air Travel podcast — an aviation and travel show, created by Paul Papadimitriou @papadimitriou, hosted along with Alex Hunter @cubedweller — top #1 in 47 countries and counting.
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Hugely popular among younger readers, White Fang by Jack London was a runaway hit when it first debuted in 1906, as a serial story in the Outing magazine. Since then it continues to enjoy immense acclaim and popularity as a coming of age allegory where a nonconformist youngster is transformed into a responsible citizen. The most appealing aspect of White Fang is that it's told from the point of view of an animal, in this case an Alaskan Husky. Like Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, White Fang als ...
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S02 EP02: California Design Gold Rush
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Get a Deep Dive into the Gold Rush in California Car Design with Andre Franco Luis In this episode, Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, sits down with Andre Franco Luis, an Advanced Design Manager at Kia America. You can also find GESTALTEN on Google Podcast, andApple Podcast. Follow Konzepthaus on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.…
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S4 Ep2 Give Me Back My Horse, Charles Weber, Part 2 of the Battle of Santa Clara
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In 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 (emai…
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John Sutter & the Land of Squatters (1836 - 1841): As new waves settlers trickle into the west, California is propelled to the brink of chaos. Amid horse raids, propaganda, and ambition, the narratives of Texas' revolt and California's vulnerability collide. John Sutter, a Swiss immigrant, dares to carve out an empire in the volatile Sacramento Val…
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S02 E03: Culture and Diversity: Key Influences on Car Design in California
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Diving into how Location and Diversity Influences Car Design in California with David Woodhouse In this episode, Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, sits down with David Woodhouse, Vice President at Nissan Design America and responsible for leading all Nissan and INFINITI design activities in North America. At the Nissan Design Center in San Die…
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140 AKL - Everything flight planning, future fares, premium leisure growth, BA Fly no more, LHR T1 secret, the return of the 380?
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What's next for the aviation industry? The post-pandemic rejigging of air travel with less business travel, and more leisure travelers in the front (who want, like most of you, to experience the full array of premium travel), more often off-season. Will fares keep increasing (it's the economy, stupid!), the unstoppable rise of ancillary revenues (g…
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S4 Ep1 The Spaniards Are in the Brush Prelude to the Battle of Santa Clara
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Today’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, Washing Allon Bartlett, goes missing, and it has everything to do with ... cows. Were the Spaniards really hi…
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S02 EP01: California Dreaming: The Creative Surge in Car Design
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Exploring the Evolution and Influence of Californian Car Design with Chris Chapman In this episode, Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus, sits down with Chris Chapman, a seasoned automotive designer with over three decades of experience working with BMW and Hyundai and now being active as the Adjunct Professor at ArtCenter College of Design. Broad…
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139 YEG - From ground crew to flight attendant, via two pandemic Olympics: Vinod's AvGeek chronicles
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Ever wondered about the life of a flight attendant (and ground crew)? This is the episode for you. Paul welcomes his good friend Vinod for an episode full of fun aviation and travel stories — a long episode, with the laughs taking quite some of that length. From Edmonton to Vancouver, via Calgary (and its keys!), the many airports he worked at (Pau…
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138 AUH - Chic new Abu Dhabi, all business BeOnd, MAX flying challenge, humane low cost, wireless lavatory IFE
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It's Alex and Paul, and it's another Alex (you've met her in 133!). She tells us all about BeOnd, the new all business class airlines that flies ex-EasyJet (!) 319s (!) to get you to the Maldives (did she enjoy the plane more than the beach?!). Humane versus non-humane low cost carriers: a new definition for IATA? The MAX flying challenge, or how t…
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137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor Air
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Paul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circle…
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S3 Ep7 3rd Yr in Review, Sparkletack Interview Host Richard Miller
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Listen 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 (s…
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A Port at the Edge of the World III
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Two Decades of the Don (1821 - 1836): In the wake of Mexico's newfound independence, California finds itself at a crossroads. The dismantling of the missions leaves Native Americans facing a precarious future, while the California Dons ascend to prominence, and the archetype of the American Cowboy takes root. The groundbreaking journey of a mountai…
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S3 Ep6 Part 2 of Interview with Edwin Bryant
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Today, 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) twitte…
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136 DXB - Vegan First Class, lounge bouncers, jet stream rush, intermittent flying fasting, improper JFK
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Is Emirates low key encouraging membership to the high mile club? (And how Alex and Layovers saved Paul's Emirates First upgrade. The controller goes "oh that sucks", or why Alex keeps listening to ground whilst traveling (but he always gets the last bag delivery ever). Lounge bouncers (not exactly, but lounge double dipping is a thing). Going agai…
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SE01:EP03 - Diversity in exterior design teams
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Interview with Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences Anne Forschner, BMW New Class InCar & NonCar Experiences at BMW, and Martin Groschwald, CEO of Konzepthaus delve deeper into the topic of diversity in exterior design teams. Anne shares her journey as one of the few female exterior designers in the industry. She looks at why th…
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SE01:EP02 - Authentic leadership: Becoming a role model
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Interview with Claudia Braun, former head of CMF design for Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, Porsche and Mercedes Claudia Braun, former head of CMF design for Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, Porsche and Mercedes and now Project Leader at Konzepthaus recounts her remarkable journey navigating a male-dominated industry, discussing challenges such as the lack of fem…
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The Pacification of Alta California (1769 – 1821): As Spain's hold weakens, Alta California stands at a crossroads, with missions burgeoning and San Francisco coming to life. Amidst this era of change, what propels these pioneers into the heart of the unknown, and what are the stakes? This episode ventures into perilous sea voyages, shipwrecks that…
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SE01:EP01 - A generational shift in mindset and female leadership
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Interview with Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover Amy Frascella, former Materiality Director at Jaguar & Land Rover talks about her journey in the automotive design world, navigating a heavily male-dominated industry. From adapting to a non-inclusive environment early in her career to witnessing a shift in leadership …
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S3 Ep5 Interview With Edwin Bryant, 1848 Best Selling Author
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Today, 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 bestse…
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The Age of Discovery (1400 - 1769): Spanish conquistadors meet the advanced native civilizations of the Americas, leading to a clash akin to an invasive species disrupting a longstanding ecosystem. Tens of millions will perish before the dust settles. As English colonization builds, powerful new threats will set the stage for the birth of a city th…
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Preview of The Savage West Podcast and Season 1, "A Port at the Edge of the World," which focuses on the colonial evolution of San Francisco through the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Langdon
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The rich food traditions at Stockton's Angel Cruz Park
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Along the southern end of Stockton's Angel Cruz Park the air is filled with wafts of smoke, the smell of grilled meats and karaoke tracks booming out of speakers. For more than 30 years, this has been a destination for made-to-order dishes created by local food vendors, many of whom are Hmong and Cambodian immigrants. Locals argue over who has the …
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135 RAK - Epic tropical lounge, composite burn, full row downgrade, going veg, MAXed out Boeing rant
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Qatar'd? No, that new Al Mourjan Lounge at Doha is stunning — one thing we can't say about that RAK one. Turkish'd? Not really, when a downgrade gets you full emergency exit rows — though that 333 seat made Paul act like an animal. Boeing has gone full MAX for its windows openings (ok, ok, poor one, but come on Boeing, do better!) — the new 350-100…
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S3 Ep4 Where Juana Lived - Jonathan Lammers Interview
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Today’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 t…
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134 HKG - All business class 321neo, biometrics AI airports, Qatar 2.0, boarding group 0, IFE gold standard
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Alex tells us all about his return to Hong Kong, with Cathay setting a new gold standard in IFE over Emirates (Greg flew China Southern, and, errr, well). Paul flies the all business class 321neo from La Compagnie from Orly to Newark (road traffic was key to that story, but traffic there is none to board, how crazily fast is that, kudos La Compagni…
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