Bay Curious

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Bay Curious episodes

August 08, 2019 How To Find New Friends
There isn’t a clear path on how to make close friends. Some people find making friends even harder than dating. They say with romantic relationships there’s at least some semblance of steps: You ask a person out, you go out again, maybe you keep going on dates, maybe one person isn’t feeling it and the relationship ends, or perhaps both people are feeling it, you talk and then make your relationship “official”.
Last year, Bay Curious received the question: “How do I make friends?”
We tried reaching out to the question asker, but they never responded.
Surveys show many Americans often feel lonely, and a lot of those lonely people also feel socially isolated.
To help our question asker, we’re going to start off with tips for finding potential friends, then next week we’ll talk about how to make them closer.
Read the full web version: How To Find New Friends
Reported by Jessica Placzek. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Robert Speight, Katie McMurran, Maggie Galloway and Paul Lancour. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.
Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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17 min
July 19, 2019 Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area?
Rayan Rafay was prepared to be blown away by Bay Area seafood when he moved here in 2016.
After growing up on the East Coast, he had been amazed by the seafood he encountered when he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia.
“It’s just this like magical wonderland of seafood,” he said. “Chefs just did things with seafood on the West Coast that I’d never even imagined in my lemon butter world of fish.”
But when he got here, he was surprised not to see the local catch on many restaurant menus.
So he asked Bay Curious: With the Pacific Ocean right there, why isn’t local seafood a bigger deal in the Bay Area?
This week on Bay Curious, we explore the economics of seafood and the cultural changes need for it to get a star place on our dinner plates.
Read the full web version: Why Isn’t Local Seafood a Bigger Deal in the Bay Area?
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Reported by Ryan Levi.
Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Robert Speight, Katie McMurran, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.
Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
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16 min
July 18, 2019 Is Dutch Crunch Bread From the Bay Area?
While the Bay Area is known for its sourdough, it’s often Dutch Crunch that really gets the attention of newcomers. The tasty bread is especially prevalent at local sandwich shops. Where did it come from? How is it made? In this episode of Bay Curious, reporter Amanda Font bakes us an answer.
Find the web story, including images of the baking process: Why Does Dutch Crunch Seem to be the Best Kept Local Food Secret?
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If you’re still craving carbs, check out this Bay Curious episode: What Makes San Francisco Sourdough Unique?
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Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Robert Speight, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.
Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org.
Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

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11 min
July 12, 2019 The Story Behind Bay Area Barges
Most of us SEE the Bay a lot, but don’t know much about what happens OUT there. Bay Area resident Sam Lord has questions about the boats he sees from his house. He especially wanted to know: What are those barges anchored just north of the Bay Bridge, the ones that seem like they’re always there? Bay Curious reporter Kelly O’Mara took Sam out to the boats to find out.
5 min
July 11, 2019 What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Your Old Clothes?
Spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, whatever you want to call it — there is a massive purge of clothing coming out of people’s closets right now. Thrift stores across the country have reported unprecedented surges in their clothing donations.
Bay Curious listener Ellen wants to know: What can you do with used clothing? What if it’s not suitable for donation sites? Can you recycle the material in the Bay Area?
In this episode of Bay Curious, we sort a pile of clothes with a sustainable clothing expert, learn about a new business model and take a trip to a Goodwill sorting facility.
Read the full web story: How to Responsibly Purge Your Closet in the Bay Area
Reported by Sarah Craig.
Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Robert Speight, Katie McMurran, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.
Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.
Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org.
Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

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16 min
July 04, 2019 Yes, Your ‘Tropical’ Mai Tai Was Invented Here in Oakland
You might think the iconic rum cocktail was born in Hawaii. We set off to discover its true roots.

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13 min
June 22, 2019 Lightning Round: Dead Whales, Expensive Gas and ‘Earthquake Weather’
This week we answer three listener questions: What happens to whale carcasses that wash ashore? Why is gas so expensive in the Bay Area? What is 'earthquake weather' and is it real?

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17 min
June 20, 2019 California Sounds: What’s It Like to Navigate the Bay Area While Blind?
Follow one man through his morning routine to get a taste of what's helpful and harmful for commuters who are blind.

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18 min
June 13, 2019 Marin Was Once Armed With Nuclear Missiles, Luckily They Were Never Deployed
Veterans say the Cold War missile batteries that ringed the Bay Area packed nuclear warheads with a punch that more than equaled the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs combined.

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13 min
June 06, 2019 Why Are There So Many Crows in the Bay Area?
There are a lot of crows in the Bay Area, but maybe that's not such a bad thing.

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16 min

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Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from…