Topic: Candlestick Park

4 chapters across the catalog

ISIS in Oz
Episode 1180 59:29 - 1:02:43

1180: ISIS in Oz

SFO Sea Wall, Candlestick Park Construction History

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a $587 million plan to build a 10-mile wall to protect against rising bay waters attributed to climate change. This project is compared to historical construction practices in the Bay Area, including the controversial building and subsequent illegal burning of wooden forms at Candlestick Park.

Dumb Meat
Episode 1145 1:29:24 - 1:32:35

1145: Dumb Meat

Studio Naming Rights and Executive Producer Recognition

The hosts discuss the possibility of auctioning "naming rights" for the podcast studio, similar to corporate sponsorships of sports stadiums like Candlestick Park. This initiative is presented as a way to further the value-for-value model while emulating mainstream media structures. They acknowledge the lack of associate executive producers for the current episode.

Scam Celebrities
Episode 627 2:12:36 - 2:17:30

627: Scam Celebrities

San Francisco Seagulls, Climate Change Blame

A reported "plague" of seagulls in the San Francisco Bay Area is being blamed on climate change or a lack of predators. However, local observations suggest the birds have always congregated at stadiums like AT&T Park and Candlestick Park to scavenge food after games. The use of falcons and flares to control the birds at garbage dumps is a costly but necessary measure to prevent bird strikes at nearby airports.

Corked Wine
Episode 51 5:38 - 8:00

51: Corked Wine

Acme Steakhouse Review, Slow-Cooked Ribs in San Francisco

A visit to Acme Steakhouse near Candlestick Park in San Francisco is reviewed, focusing on the quality of their baby back ribs. The meat is described as slow-cooked or parboiled to the point of falling off the bone, though lacking a traditional barbecue smoke ring. The establishment is characterized as a functional and reliable spot for high-quality meat.