Best Jenee Darden Podcasts (2025)

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Saying goodbye to the gay nightclub Oasis // Drag Story Hour's 10th anniversary // 'The Golden Girls Live' celebrates 20 years 50:17

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On today's show we say goodbye to the queer nightclub and cabaret venue Oasis. Then, we talk to the new San Francisco drag laureate about the 10th anniversary of Drag Story Hour. And, get ready to laugh because "The Golden Girls LIVE" drag parody is back for the holidays.By Jeneé Darden

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Jeff Chang writes about the complexities of race, culture and immigration in the life of Bruce Lee 53:50

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On today's show it's all about Bruce Lee! Writer Jeff Chang has a new book. It's called "Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America."By Jeneé Darden

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What to expect at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 9:54

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On this bonus episode, host Jeneé Darden spoke with Fan Expo's Vice President Andrew Moyes about what attendees can expect at this year's FAN EXPO San Francisco, and how cons have evolved over the years.By Jeneé Darden

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'Greater Than Ourselves' documentary // Honoring disability activist Alice Wong // Diana Gameros' new album // Rainn Wilson coming to FAN EXPO San Francisco 51:29

19d ago51:29

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On today's show we honor a late Oakland artist who produced the documentary about the history of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. And we salute the late disability rights activist Alice Wong. Then, singer Diana Gameros talks about giving people hope through her new album. Finally, actor Rainn Wilson, from "The Office" talks about coming to FAN EXPO San Fr…

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," pole dancers Joshuah Ciafardone and Olivia Day give their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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'Sally & Tom' play // Roger Thomas of vocal group Naturally 7 // 'Big Bryce Son' documentary 51:36

22d ago51:36

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On today's show a play that's about a play, about former Pres. Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved mistress Sally Hemmings. Then, the amazing singing group Naturally 7 is coming to Oakland. And, a hip-hop artist from Oakland reflects on fatherhood in a new documentary.By Jeneé Darden

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Caro De Robertis 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," author Caro De Robertis gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

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Cirque du Soleil's 'ECHO' // 'Strut: A Queer Pole Cabaret' // 'Making History Fun Again' speaker series 51:47

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On today's show host Jeneé Darden speaks with an acrobat and juggler from Cirque du Soleil. Then, a queer pole and cabaret show takes to the the stage one last time at the gay nighclub Oasis. And, historians and travel writers are sharing some fun San Francisco history.By Jeneé Darden

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Joe Ayers 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor Joe Ayers gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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'Fairyland' film // 'The Art of Manga' exhibit 51:45

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On today's show we talk with the director behind the film adaptation of the memoir "Fairyland." Then, a huge exhibit has manga fans flocking to the de Young Museum in San Francisco.By Jeneé Darden

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Creepy Tales 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," host Jeneé Darden and producer Porfirio Rangel talk about their horror event "Creepy Tales."By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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'Noises Off' play // Litquake event 'Generation Women: Secrets and Lies' // 'Wrestling the Angel' documentary // Sights + Sounds After Dark event 'Creepy Tales' 52:00

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On today's show a British slapstick comedy that makes you laugh and think about the chaos of life. Then, secrets and lies in literature by women and non-binary writers. Also, a Berkeley artist reflects on her art and life lessons she learned from having cancer. We close with details about our pre-Halloween storytelling event "Creepy Tales."…

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Kristin Tièche 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Kristin Tièche gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Porfirio Rangel, Jeneé Darden

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'Kim's Convenience' play // Children's book 'Story Power!' // 'So Many Stars' // Sights + Sounds After Dark event 'Creepy Tales' 51:19

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On today's show, actress Kelly J. Seo from the hit play "Kim's Convenience." Then, a children's book that encourages kids to write stories. Later, a book of oral history of trans and gender-nonconforming elders of color. And, our upcoming, pre-Halloween creepy, storytelling eventBy Jeneé Darden

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Sights + Sounds Picks: August Lee Stevens 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," singer August Lee Stevens gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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Actor Ben Hirschhorn finds balance of humor and struggle in 'The Reservoir' 14:40

2M ago14:40

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On today's episode a play about a young man battling alcoholism while his grandmother struggles with Alzheimer's.By Jeneé Darden

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Donato Cabrera 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," music conductor Donato Cabrera gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel

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'Finding Lucinda' documentary // 'Down on the Corner' public art project // 'Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink' documentary 51:59

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On today’s show, a documentary about a musician who looks to Lucinda Williams for inspiration. Then, a singer honors the historical Compton's Cafeteria riots in the Tenderloin. Also, a documentary about hedge funds destroying local newspapers, and how journalists are fighting back. We close the show with a salute to trailblazing journalist Belva Da…

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Sights + Sounds Picks: B. DeVeaux 6:00

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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Oakland singer and songwriter B. DeVeaux gives their arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel