San Francisco Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
Military leaders, innovators, artists, activists, athletes, political trailblazers, and cultural icons connected to San Francisco come into focus through individuals whose influence reached far beyond the Bay Area.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Military leaders, innovators, artists, activists, athletes, political trailblazers, and cultural icons connected to San Francisco come into focus through individuals whose influence reached far beyond the Bay Area.
Language:
English
Episodes
Josiah Belden
1/5/2026
From being arrested for no passport to early mayor of San Jose. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:19
Chinatown's Ah Toy
1/5/2026
Tall and attractive, Ah Toy quickly became the most well-known Asian woman in the Old West. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:10
Herb Caen
1/5/2026
Who wrote a continuous love letter to San Francisco for almost 60 years? Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:52
Carl Djerassi
1/5/2026
Carl Djerassi: “father of the pill” and renaissance man. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:57
Isadora Duncan
1/5/2026
The mother of modern dance. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:02:53
Dian Fossey
1/5/2026
One of the foremost primatologists in the world. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:03:45
Alice Waters
1/5/2026
Inspiration living at the bottom of a market street in France and taking in everything by osmosis. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:02:54
Steve Wozniak
1/5/2026
Apple co-founder helped lead personal Computer Revolution. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:02:46
Norm Mineta Colorful Character
1/5/2026
His life in Washington and how he trail-blazed much of politics. Narrated by Gregory Harrison.
Duration:00:03:25
Norm Mineta
1/5/2026
The first Asian-American to lead a major city. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:03:17
C.L. Dellums
1/5/2026
A prominent African American trade union activist, and uncle and role model to a generation. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.
Duration:00:02:59
Yerba Buena Island’s Nimitz House
1/5/2026
America’s World War II Pacific Theater naval commander. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:02:17
Joe Dimaggio: Baseball Star
1/5/2026
On the ball field, Joe DiMaggio could do it all. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:03:41
Jimmy Doolittle: 1896 to 1932
1/5/2026
Not just a world-class pilot, Jimmy Doolittle was a world-class gentleman. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:03:37
SFO's Outdoorsman Jack Gilbert
1/5/2026
From Boy Scout to outdoor industry trailblazer. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:04:46