Paula Poundstone on bike messenging, "M*A*S*H" and her perfect comedy dream
Paula Poundstone returns for her annual end-of-year trip to the San Francisco Chronicle archive. During the recording, right before her New Year's Eve show, Poundstone talks to host Peter Hartlaub abo...
7 Jan 202050min
Wendy Tokuda interview — memories of KPIX, Dave McElhatton and more
Former KPIX and KRON anchor Wendy Tokuda visits the San Francisco Chronicle archive studio, to talk about her former co-anchor Dave McElhatton, work with at-risk students, her family's history in Japa...
5 Dec 201951min
The greatness of "Sister Act," and a case for "Sister Act 2"
With the third #TotalSF movie night approaching fast on Dec. 5, the Chronicle's Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight welcome "Sister Act" superfan and Sisteractivist Sarah Katz-Hyman, who runs the @Siste...
3 Dec 201940min
Byron Cobb interview — SF Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest champion
A crossover The Big Event and City Insider episode, where hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight interview Byron Cobb, the reigning Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest champion and eight-time winner. Prod...
26 Nov 201939min
Introducing ... your new 49 Mile Scenic Route
Announcing the finish of the #TotalSF reboot of the 49 Mile Scenic Drive, the 81-year-old route with the seagull signs that needed an update. Heather Knight and Peter Hartlaub talk about what they inc...
15 Nov 201937min
Pacifica Taco Bell tribute, with Paolo Lucchesi
Episode 103 of The Big Event is a tribute to the Pacifica Taco Bell, and a talk about fast food with (at the time of the recording) Food Editor Paolo Lucchesi. Host Peter Hartlaub and Lucchesi talk ab...
11 Nov 201933min
Joey Avery and Andrew Orolfo interview — rising comedians release Pier 69 album
Joey Avery and Andrew Orolfo are rising comics in the Bay Area comedy scene, who have been considering a move to Los Angeles. They joined two friends, Mark Smalls and Dauood Naimyar, and recorded an a...
6 Nov 201938min
Scott Sampson interview — new Cal Academy director is Dr. Scott on "Dinosaur Train"
Episode 100 of The Big Event is an interview with Scott Sampson — new executive director of the California Academy of Sciences and "Dr. Scott" on the PBS children's show "Dinosaur Train." Host Peter H...
23 Okt 201926min
