Best 6 Lynx Podcasts (2024)

Kristee Ono knows her fellow 6 Haight-Parnassus riders well — even though they're technically strangers. When she decided to write about one of them for the Muni Diaries Live Haiku Battle, she had no idea he was local transit icon Kurt Schwartzmann. Kristee tells the heartwarming story of what followed, and how two beloved Muni Diaries storytellers…

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#7 - Twenty Motionless Flies 48:22

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This week The Disgruntled Gentlemen discuss flies, and the correct way to cry to your landlord.By Paul and Egan

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#6 - Chilli Lynx 58:07

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This week The Disgruntled Gentlemen Discuss Greek yoghurt and attend a sausage festival.By Paul and Egan

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#5 - Alien Egg Mouth 1:09:47

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This week the Disgruntled Gentlemen Discuss diets, fights and teeth.By Paul and Egan

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#4 - Family Fight Night 43:45

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This week the gentlemen discuss health, fitness, and punching children.By Paul and Egan

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#3 - The Fool 42:59

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This week the Gentlemen discuss all things mystical.By Paul and Egan

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#1 - Hot Rat 46:26

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This week The Disgruntled Gentlemen discuss pan pipes, living with rabbits, and the correct way to dispose of a pet.By Paul and Egan

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#2 - Saniflow Blues 53:10

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This week The Disgruntled Gentlemen discuss toilets, mulchers, Andy's Man Club and genital warts.By Paul and Egan

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Ep. 153: Muni operator Charles Haletky on teaching "professional paranoia" 22:19

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Veteran operator Charles Haletky walks us through the highs of "pure, exquisite joy of public humiliation" and the lows of, well...the lowest you can imagine. He reminds us that, as someone who trains the next generation of operators, he needs to be cruel on occasion—not to be kind, but for the greater good.…

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Ep 152: Night of Ideas Part 1 — Everyday Heroes on the Bus 12:05

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This is the first part in a series showcasing short Muni stories we collected from attendees at the Night of Ideas at the San Francisco Public Library on March 2, 2024. In this episode we focus on everyday heroes on the bus: situations where a small gesture or act of kindness by a transit rider or operator turned a tense situation around, made some…

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10:15 The Case Awards & The Most Unpopular Take on Finals You Can Imagine 58:53

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It's the last ep finally! The usual plus the Case Awards without Mark Alabakov for the first time. Carol rants about inequity of no calls on fouls & the effect of decades of deification of Lauren Jackson on refereeing.By Basket Case

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10:14 Contains Big Semis Series Preview with Mark Alabakov 1:08:23

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The only place to get your WNBL semi finals previews & constructive criticism!By Basket Case

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10:13 We Looked Away for A Second - last round chaos 1:05:35

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Back from a break Helen & Carol sum up WTAF is going on now & Mark Alabakov remains the sane one in the GOTW previewBy Basket Case

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Ep. 151: Katy Birnbaum on the Power of Streets to Divide or Connect Us 16:29

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Where most people see a desolate street, Katy Birnbaum sees a celebration and the regeneration of community waiting to happen. But it didn't start out that way. Katy grew up in a car-dependent suburb where the streets isolated her and her family. In this story from our November 2023 live show, Katy shares how moving to San Francisco transformed her…

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10:12 You pronounce it "Crocker" with Mehryn Kraker 1:17:20

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Helen & Carol do the usual while Mark Alabakov flies solo with Fire v SSF GOTW & Bendigo Spirit import Mehryn Kraker gives so much more than a pronunciation lesson!By Basket Case

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Ep. 150: Once Upon a Muni Train with Baruch Porras-Hernandez 21:35

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It'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…

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10:11 30 Free Throws To 8 Is Rubbish & Emily Potter is our guest 1:35:59

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It's very long we know! It's old school Basket Case as Helen & Carol vent/rant about koalaing gone mad. Mark Alabakov previews Boomers v Southside. Lynx centre Emily Potter is the guest. If you get tired of us go about 55 in for Mark's review followed by Emily.By Basket Case

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10:10 Who's First? Courtney Woods before the big weekend 1:06:41

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Courtney Woods guests, GOTW with Mark AlabackovBy Basket Case

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10:9 Happy New Year Splits! 1:07:50

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Rounds 8 & 9 are discussed and Mark Alabakov is here for GOTW.By Basket Case

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Ep. 149: A Look Ahead to 2024 5:59

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Happy 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…

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10:8 Melbourne & Sydney - naughty or nice? 48:31

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GOTW is Melbourne v Sydney with Mark Alabakov. No show next week - Carol's at the beach. Merry Christmas & Happy New YearBy Basket Case

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10:7 Aimie Rocci's Back 1:09:47

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New Boomer Aimie Rocci jins the pod while Mark Alabakov breaks down Fire v Flyers for usBy Basket Case

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10:6 Mark Alabakov Deep Dives The Lynx Boomers Rematch 1:00:48

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The regular news and discussion on rounds 5&6 plus a special GOTWBy Basket Case

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10:5 News, Opinions, GOTW and Amy Atwell 1:13:50

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Helen & Carol talk DPs, schedules. Mark Alabakov's GOTW & a chat with Amy AtwellBy Basket Case

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10:4 The Good, The Spad & The Ladder (with Lara McSpadden) 54:42

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Friend of the pod Lara McSpadden returns to talk about moving back to the Flames & answers the question "what's that thing on your arm?" Mark Alabakov does the GOTW.By Basket Case

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10:3 Still working into the season : guest Alex Ciabattoni 1:02:30

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Alex Ciabattoni returns and there's a bit to catch up on since 2017. Mark Alabakov walks us through his game of the week.By Basket Case

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10:2 The Loosener Round with guest Steph Reid 50:48

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News, Round 1 impressions, Game of the Week with NBL1 Coach of the Year Mark Alabakov, and Fire point guard Steph Reid gives an insight into the new lineup in Townsville.By Basket Case

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10:1 And so it begins - WNBL23/24 57:04

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Helen and Carol return with an intro to the upcoming WNBL season. Mark Alabakov gives us his GOTWBy Basket Case

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Ep. 148: Tanea Lunsford Lynx "Used to Live Here" 14:11

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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 o…

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Ep. 147: Serious spooky szn scaries at the Legion of Honor 22:13

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Have 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 …

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Ep. 146: A leather jockstrap and a dream—how a Mission barbershop kept on keeping on 25:49

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Jill Sutherlin didn't set out to become the caretaker of a beloved Mission barbershop, but life is funny that way. Her story takes us and The Refinery Grooming Club through the pandemic, the ups and downs of recovery, and the sacred spaces we cultivate for our communities. Jill performed this story at Muni Diaries Live in April 2023. Hear stories l…

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Ep. 145: The enduring impact of 'Forgotten Cemeteries' on San Francisco 28:35

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What lies beneath the streets of San Francisco? In some cases, the history of how those streets and infrastructure we know and love (or at least use and tolerate) came to be. San Francisco’s Forgotten Cemeteries: A Buried History, the newest book from local author Beth Winegarner, is out now. Beth stopped by the podcast to discuss the role the city…

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Ep200: Carry On Luggage 2: NBL1 COTY Mark Alabakov Brings the Knowledge 1:42:11

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For episode 200 its the Case OGs Helen, Carol & Mark!! Mark talks use through a lossless NBL1 season Quick rundown of where WNBA is at & current Opals squad Mark analyses team composition as we go through our WNBL Off Season Tracker. Play along here: https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/…

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Ep. 144: How a life lived on Muni evolved into a life of civic duty 18:09

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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 …

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Carry On Luggage 1 2023: Off Season Moves, News, Hello Florence! 59:37

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Ownership, money, representation, kudos & kicks, player movements. Off Season Tracker : https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/By Basket Case

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Ep. 143: A seasoned international bus rider tackles Muni 9:59

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Storyteller 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 Mun…

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Ep. 142: Finding a long lost Muni operator 19:01

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We 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…

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Ep 141: Life on the school bus (Part 2) 19:33

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Last time, we heard from Tanea Lunsford Lynx, one of the artists behind Muni Raised Me: a multimedia exhibition by San Francisco born-and-raised artists exploring what Muni means to the people who grow up riding it. An educator, Tanea brought their students to the show and we were lucky enough to experience some of their own original spoken-word ar…

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Ep. 140: Life on the school bus from (and for) those in the know 16:41

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Tanea Lunsford Lynx is Chair of the Spoken Arts Department at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts and one of the artists behind Muni Raised Me, a multimedia exhibition by San Francisco born-and-raised artists exploring a central question: What does Muni mean to the people who grow up riding it? Tanea brought their students to the Muni Raised Me exhibit t…

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9:18 Season Finale: The Case Awards, Grand Final Preview 1:20:39

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Carol Wical, Helen Theoharakis & Mark Alabakov bring you the wild west of WNBL awards! Carol has feelings, Marks has stats, Helen has a spreadsheet - what can go wrong? See you next season folks. Mark gives the Fire v Flyers match-up his comprehensive GOTW treatment. Enjoy the grand final series. SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!…

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9:17 And then there were four: see you next season Caps, Flames, Lightning & Spirit 47:56

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Mark Alabakov, Carol & Helen Look back at Rd 16 & the WNBL Awards, farewell Mia Murray & take a look forward to the semis.By Basket Case

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9:16: Questions to be answered: end of home & away - with Aimie Rocci 1:20:17

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Helen & Carol ponder what the what is going on with Bendigo. Mark Alabakov breaks down the vital Spirit v Fire game. Aimie Rocci talks about her career & the importance of Lifeline Round as a spotlight for mental health & wellbeing and as the continuing legacy of the great Jenna O'Hea.By Basket Case

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9:15 Under pressure : Bendigo's Megan McKay talks us through it 1:07:32

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Two rounds of home & away left. Drama off court. Helen Theoharakis, Carol Wical & Mark Alabakov in end of season form. Our guest is Bendigo centre Megan McKay.By Basket Case

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Ep. 139: Muni's dramatic origin story 23:41

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In 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 @chrisa…

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