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Outside Lands San Francisco

Nicole Meldahl

Booking Overview

A local-history interview and narrative show focused on San Francisco’s west-side neighborhoods, with occasional external guests connected to local history, preservation, and community businesses. PR agencies could credibly pitch local historians, preservation advocates, nonprofit leaders, legacy-business owners, and experts on San Francisco landmarks or neighborhood development; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors accessible local subject-matter experts over nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 660

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.2k subscribers

Instagram: 15.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nicole@outsidelands.org

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Host

Nicole Meldahl - San Francisco west-side historian and Western Neighborhoods Project podcast host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Local historians, preservation advocates, nonprofit leaders, legacy-business owners, and specialists with firsthand knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods, landmarks, or civic history.
Required Achievements:  
Local historical research or archival expertise, Leadership in neighborhood preservation or cultural organizations, Ownership or advocacy of a recognized legacy business

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephanie Brown - Recent Western Neighborhoods Project News, The Outside Lands Magazine, And Potential Programming Changes.

Woody LaBounty - Outside Lands Legacy Businesses, The History Of San Francisco’s Legacy Business Program, And How Businesses Achieve Legacy Status.

Recent Topics

History, Urban History, San Francisco History, Neighborhood History, Historic Preservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Outside Lands San Francisco
:

613: Sandcastles at Ocean Beach

October 05, 2026

Since 1983, LEAP has hosted the Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach. Nicole chats with Jackie and Rafaella of Youth Arts Exchange who organize this annual epic event, and shares the story of James J. Taylor, sand sculpture artist, who dazzled beachgoers with his work in 1909.

612: Mark Twain and the Cliff House

September 27, 2026

Phil Faroudja regales us with the 1864 journey of Mark Twain from downtown to the Cliff House and back. Spoiler alert: he did not find it very pleasant!

611: Dr Matilda Burns and the Oceanside Pharmacy

September 20, 2026

Nicole and Drew share the remarkable life of pioneering Outer Sunset physician and pharmacist, Dr. Matilda Burns, through the connected histories of of Java Beach Cafe and Ruby's SF on Judah Street.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Outside Lands San Francisco
:

How do I get in touch with Outside Lands San Francisco?

Outside Lands San Francisco is hosted by Nicole Meldahl. Its publicly listed email is nicole@outsidelands.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Outside Lands San Francisco?

The publicly listed email for Outside Lands San Francisco: nicole@outsidelands.org.

How many listeners does Outside Lands San Francisco have?

Podseeker estimates Outside Lands San Francisco reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Outside Lands San Francisco?

Outside Lands San Francisco typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local historians, preservation advocates, nonprofit leaders, legacy-business owners, and specialists with firsthand knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods, landmarks, or civic history. Common among recent guests: Local historical research or archival expertise; Leadership in neighborhood preservation or cultural organizations; Ownership or advocacy of a recognized legacy business. Recent guests include Stephanie Brown and Woody LaBounty.

How hard is it to get booked on Outside Lands San Francisco?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Outside Lands San Francisco cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Urban History, San Francisco History, Neighborhood History, and Historic Preservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nicole@outsidelands.org

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