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Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Uncle Damien is doing his part to make a positive difference in the world. In this podcast, Uncle Damien (Damien Posey) talks about Uncle Damien Speaks, his motivational speaking work. He found inspiration through a stint in federal prison, Rudy Corpuz and United Playaz, and fellow motivational speaker Eric Thomas. Damien ends the podcast talking about his love of San Francisco and doing what he can to be a positive influence himself. If you missed Part 1, when Damien walked us through his troubled youth, please go back and listen. We recorded this podcast at The Social Study in July 2019.
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Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Motivational speaker Uncle Damien went through a lot to get here. In this podcast, Damien Posey, who was born and raised in San Francisco, talks about the journey that got him to where he is today. It's a story of a young man who had no positive male role models, who got shot at a young age, and who ended up in federal prison. But without those bad circumstances and decisions, he might never have become Uncle Damien, an inspiration for youth in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Check back Thursday for Part 2, when Damien will tell us all about his work and what it is he loves about San Francisco. We recorded this podcast at The Social Study in July 2019.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Patrick played some songs for us when we recorded. Three of those songs are featured here (the fourth appears at the end of Part 2). Patrick's album Welcome to the End of the Empire, is available from Bottom Feeder Records. Enjoy!
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
For Patrick O'Malley, music and politics evolved side-by-side. In this podcast, Patrick talks about how he came to understand housing policy, both in San Francisco and statewide in California, through his day job. He goes on to tell us about some public-transit advocacy work he's done in light of Google busses and ride share companies in the city. He ends the episode talking about the various music projects he's been part of, including his solo act, much of which involves political and social commentary. Be sure to listen to the entire episode—after the outro, you can hear one of Patrick's songs. If you missed Part 1, when Patrick talked about growing up in Southern California and coming to San Francisco in the late-1990s, please go back and check that out. We recorded this podcast at Patrick's home in the Inner Richmond in July 2019.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Patrick O'Malley started playing guitar at an early age. But it wasn't until his time in Santa Barbara that his music took on a new meaning for him—one of political activism. In this podcast, Patrick talks about growing up in Southern California and his arrival in San Francisco in the late-1990s. Among other things, he points to the write-in mayoral candidacy of Tom Ammiano in 1999 that really sparked something in him. Patrick will be playing tonight (Aug. 13) at Simple Pleasures Café. You can find his latest record, Welcome to the End of the Empire, here. Check back Thursday for Part 2, when Patrick will talk more about politics in San Francisco, the state, and the U.S. We recorded this podcast at Patrick's home in the Inner Richmond in July 2019.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
In this podcast, Avengers vocalist Penelope Houston talks about the legendary Sex Pistols show at Winterland that the Avengers opened. It's a story that includes Sid Vicious ODing (but surviving) at the afterparty. Here's a video of the Avengers' fill set that night: In the podcast, Penelope goes on to talk about her solo musical career and resurrecting the Avengers. She ends with her work at the SF Public Library putting together its punk rock collection. If you missed Part 1, when Penelope talked about growing up and moving to San Francisco, please go back and listen. Penelope will be playing a solo show Aug. 30 at the Ivy Room in Albany. We recorded this podcast in June 2019 in the Rare Books Room at the San Francisco Public Library.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Penelope Houston's family moved around the country quite a bit when she was a kid, eventually settling up in Washington state long enough for her to go to high school. She came to San Francisco to go to the Art Institute for visual arts, but quickly started going to shows and became friends with other kids who wanted to be up on stage. In this podcast, Penelope talks about the nascent San Francisco punk scene of 1977. The episode ends with her and her friends forming their own band—the now legendary Avengers. Go check out Penelope's solo show, Aug. 30 at the Ivy Room in Albany. Check back Thursday, when Penelope will share the story of the Avengers and the show they played at Winterland with the Sex Pistols. We recorded this podcast in June 2019 at the Rare Books Room at the San Francisco Public Library. 
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Ken Walton grew up in Sacramento always considering San Francisco a special place. He got inspired to do street photography after watching a documentary about Vivian Maier. In 2016, he founded StreetFoto San Francisco, an annual international street photography festival. We caught up with Ken at this year's festival and chatted with him about San Francisco in 1990s and what street photography means to him. We recorded this podcast in June 2019 at the Harvey Milk Photo Center.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
Specs is special. In a city with a history of providing safe harbor (literally and figuratively) to so many over the years, the bar encompasses the spirit of San Francisco perfectly. In this podcast, Elly Simmons, whose parents Specs and Sonia opened the bar in 1968, talks about the documentary movie she's making about the place, its history, and her folks. If you love Specs and want its history documented for future generations, please consider donating to Elly's fundraiser for the film. Go to the Last Call: The Specs Film website and donate at whatever level you're able to. Here's a trailer: If you missed Part 1 of this episode, go back to hear Elly talk about how her parents met and her own childhood in San Francisco. We recorded this podcast at Specs in June 2019.
Film photography by Michelle Kilfeather
North Beach is still alive. And one of its best and longest-lasting watering holes, Specs, is still a San Francisco treasure. In this podcast, the current co-owner of the bar, Elly Simmons, tells the story of how her parents got together. Elly's dad, Richard "Specs" Simmons, and her mom, Sonia, met at Vesuvio across Columbus Street in 1952. It's a wild ride that takes us all over the neighborhood (and the country and city) in the 1950s. Elly is raising money to help fund a documentary she's doing on her dad and the bar. To contribute, please head over to the GoFundMe page for Last Call: The Specs Film. Join us Thursday for Part 2, when Elly will talk more about Specs and Sonia opening their bar, her childhood in San Francisco, and more. We recorded this podcast at Specs in June 2019. |
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