Total SF podcast

Total SF

A San Francisco culture podcast featuring celebrity guests, non-celebrity guests, personalities from the San Francisco Chronicle and a celebration of Bay Area life. Hosted by culture critic Peter Hartlaub and columnist Heather Knight and recorded on the streets, hilltops, parks and landmarks of San Francisco. The pair's focus on the whimsy and wonder of San Francisco began in 2018 when they rode every bus, train, cable car and street car in the city in one day. They believe in highlighting the eccentric characters, independent bookstores, burger joints and bars that make the bay so great.

A San Francisco culture podcast featuring celebrity guests, non-celebrity guests, personalities from the San Francisco Chronicle and a celebration of Bay Area life. Hosted by culture critic Peter Hartlaub and columnist Heather Knight and recorded on the streets, hilltops, parks and landmarks of San Francisco. The pair's focus on the whimsy and wonder of San Francisco began in 2018 when they rode every bus, train, cable car and street car in the city in one day. They believe in highlighting the eccentric characters, independent bookstores, burger joints and bars that make the bay so great.

 

#300

A new chapter for Total SF!

Total SF is returning to the San Francisco Chronicle as a newsletter, stories and guides t... more

10 May 2024

05 MINS

05:17

10 May 2024


#299

6 things we learned about San Francisco (a Total Farewell!)

With Heather Knight leaving for the New York Times, co-hosts Knight and Peter Hartlaub tal... more

28 Jul 2023

49 MINS

49:39

28 Jul 2023


#298

Secrets of San Francisco City Hall

San Francisco City Hall has a legendary dome and rotunda, featured in movies including "Mi... more

21 Jul 2023

37 MINS

37:47

21 Jul 2023


#297

Pouring one out for Anchor Brewing

With the news that Anchor Brewing is closing, Total SF hosts Heather Knight and Peter Hart... more

14 Jul 2023

40 MINS

40:03

14 Jul 2023


#296

Secrets of the S.F. Public Library archive

When the San Francisco Public Library moved to its new location at 100 Larkin St. on April... more

07 Jul 2023

32 MINS

32:10

07 Jul 2023


#295

Happy 50th birthday Sutro Tower!

As Sutro Tower reaches its 50th anniversary on July 4, 2023, Total SF co-hosts Peter Hartl... more

30 Jun 2023

30 MINS

30:32

30 Jun 2023


#294

9 San Francisco things we miss when we're gone (Flashback episode!)

In this July 15, 2022 flashback episode, a return from vacation sparks a Total SF discussi... more

23 Jun 2023

28 MINS

28:33

23 Jun 2023


#293

Secrets of the Cow Palace!

The Cow Palace is the Swiss army knife and working class hero of Bay Area arenas. Total SF... more

16 Jun 2023

32 MINS

32:57

16 Jun 2023


#292

Is San Francisco a great running city?

San Francisco's hills and busy streets can make it a challenge for runners. But profession... more

09 Jun 2023

33 MINS

33:25

09 Jun 2023


#291

Ask a drag queen, with D'Arcy Drollinger

D'Arcy Drollinger, drag star and owner of Oasis SF, achieved his biggest role yet when he ... more

02 Jun 2023

33 MINS

33:42

02 Jun 2023


#290

The story behind S.F.'s official instrument

What's the story behind North Beach and San Francisco's official instrument? Accordion pla... more

26 May 2023

32 MINS

32:25

26 May 2023


#289

Secrets of the San Francisco Opera House

The San Francisco Opera is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, with programming ret... more

19 May 2023

35 MINS

35:27

19 May 2023


#288

Archery lessons and S.F. love with Dave Eggers

Author Dave Eggers has made his home in San Francisco, founding McSweeney's Publishing and... more

12 May 2023

42 MINS

42:32

12 May 2023


#287

Secrets of SFMOMA!

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is internationally known, but it remains dedicated ... more

05 May 2023

29 MINS

29:14

05 May 2023


#286

The best hidden stairways of San Francisco

Is San Francisco a great stairway city? Walk SF's Nancy Botkin answers with a definite "ye... more

28 Apr 2023

28 MINS

28:54

28 Apr 2023


#285

8 things to do in S.F. this spring!

With the weather improving after a frigid winter, Total SF hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heathe... more

21 Apr 2023

25 MINS

25:22

21 Apr 2023


#284

Secrets of S.F. International Airport!

San Francisco airport commissioner Jane Natoli gives Total SF hosts Peter Hartlaub and Hea... more

14 Apr 2023

30 MINS

30:39

14 Apr 2023


#283

The ultimate Bay Area hip-hop mixtape

KQED launched the ambitious That's My Word project earlier this year, assembling several m... more

07 Apr 2023

38 MINS

38:36

07 Apr 2023


#282

Secrets of the Pier 39 sea lions

How did the sea lions get to Pier 39? With the pinnipeds dominating the voting for the Off... more

31 Mar 2023

32 MINS

32:54

31 Mar 2023


#281

Secrets of the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill

The parrots of Telegraph Hill have been getting strong support for Official Animal of San ... more

24 Mar 2023

34 MINS

34:33

24 Mar 2023