Topic: Treasure Island

4 chapters across the catalog

Scream Circle
Episode 1758 43:08 - 46:32

1758: Scream Circle

Bill O'Reilly Tip of the Day Controversy and Treasure Island Waste

The hosts discuss a perceived "theft" of their "Tip of the Day" segment format by Bill O'Reilly for his concierge members. This transitions into a brief mention of a nuclear waste dump on Treasure Island in San Francisco, which has recently been privatized for residential development despite contamination concerns.

Ricin Beans
Episode 331 2:04:22 - 2:05:18

331: Ricin Beans

Artificial Leg Discovery in San Francisco Bay

A fisherman from Hayward, California, discovered an artificial leg floating near Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay. The prosthetic was complete with a sock and shoe. The fisherman decided to keep the limb in hopes of locating its owner rather than throwing it back into the water.

Vajazzling the Slutsquad
Episode 177 0:01 - 5:47

177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad

Treasure Island History and Seaplane Terminal Origins

A discussion details the history of Treasure Island in San Francisco, noting its origins as an artificial island built for the 1930s World's Fair. The main terminal building was originally designed as a seaport for trans-Pacific seaplanes before the Navy confiscated the site during World War II. The area includes Yerba Buena Island, formerly known as Goat Island, and has served as a filming location for Indiana Jones films.