8 Best The San Francisco Chronicle Podcasts

1. The Doodler

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The Golden State Killer. The Unabomber. Ted Bundy. You're probably familiar with these serial killers. But in the mid-1970s, another monster terrorized San Francisco's gay community. He was coined 'The Doodler,' and he may have been responsible for as many victims as the Zodiac Killer, yet you've probably never heard of him. Plagued by a complicated investigation, a frightened public, and the hesitation of many to come forward, the case went cold, and a killer walked free...MORE Host Kevin Fagan
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2. Total SF

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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.MORE Host Peter Hartlaub
Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 293 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Fifth & Mission

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The flagship news podcast of the San Francisco Chronicle. Producer/host Cecilia Lei and co-host Laura Wenus discuss the biggest stories of the day with Chronicle journalists and newsmakers from around the Bay Area. | Get full digital access to the Chronicle: sfchronicle.com/podMORE Hosts Cecilia Lei, Laura Wenus
Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 319 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. A's Plus

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Matt Kawahara hosts The San Francisco Chronicle's podcast on the Oakland A's, featuring interviews with past and present players, managers and executives of the trend-setting franchise.
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Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 168 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Warriors Off Court

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Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau discusses one of the world's most interesting basketball teams. The show covers the 2015, '17 and '18 NBA champions through a mix of commentary and interviews with key players and members of the team's organization.MORE Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 65 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Extra Spicy

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Join host Soleil Ho as they attempt to decipher the bizarro happenings of the food world alongside a mix of fascinating folks. They dismantle diet culture and angry chefs, cover the restaurant apocalypse and pandemic pivots, and dish out advice you didn't know you needed. Extra Spicy will stimulate your mind and your appetite.MORE Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 244 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Giants Splash

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Susan Slusser and John Shea host The San Francisco Chronicle's podcast on the San Francisco Giants, featuring interviews with players, coaches, executives and media pros, as well as in-depth analysis.MORE Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 94 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

8. It's All Political

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It's All Political is now a part of the Fifth & Mission podcast. You can hear It's All Political on Fifth & Mission by subscribing to Fifth & Mission, the San Francisco Chronicle's flagship daily newscast. Joe Garofoli is the Chronicle's senior political writer, covering national and state politics. He has worked at the Chronicle since 2000 and in Bay Area journalism since 1992, when he left the Milwaukee Journal. He has previously written about the intersection of tech and politics and about the politics of the cannabis industry.MORE Producer/Network San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofoli
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 94 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact