Best Space Siren Podcasts (2025)

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San Francisco sees 45% drop in car thefts from last year 3:22

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23h ago3:22

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The latest numbers show crime is down dramatically in San Francisco, but none more so than car thefts, which have dropped 45 percent since last year. That's the biggest decrease in any of the 35 cities tracked in a new report.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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California joins lawsuit against Trump admin over access to SNAP recipients data 5:07

3h ago5:07

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California joins 21 other states in lobbing another lawsuit against President Donald Trump. The latest legal salvo is over the Trump Administration's attempt to force states into giving up the personal data of people receiving SNAP benefits. California Attorney General says it's understood that, by providing their personal information to the state,…

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A Brutally Honest Review Of Too Much On Netflix 56:48

2d ago56:48

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You asked, we delivered. Ever since Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much dropped, Spillers have been sliding into our DMs dying to hear what Spill hosts Laura and Em think… and today, we’re going deep. We unpack how the show draws from Lena’s real life, how it stacks up against Girls, and why it’s not really the rom-com it’s being marketed as.…

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Progress report on San Francisco's daylighting zones 4:43

6h ago4:43

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Crews from San Francisco's transit agency were out today painting the town red, or at least the curbs in daylighting zones. They are the areas 20 feet before an intersection where it's now illegal to park.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Once "yay," now "nay"—Newsom opposes proposed redraw of Texas district maps 3:46

16h ago3:46

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Once a strong supporter of an independent redistricting process in California, Governor Newsom is now saying that may change if Texas lawmakers move ahead with plans to redraw congressional districts in their state, with the governor vowing to fight fire with fire.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Making the Case for Sanitarium 1:14:25

2d ago1:14:25

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For the first installment of "Making the Case For", Jay chose the 1998 point-and-click adventure game Sanitarium and makes the case for its surreal and psychologically horror-charged world, making it a must-play for all horror fans. Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For ad…

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"Distracting the people"—importance of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview for the Trump admin 4:10

4d ago4:10

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After the Trump administration reversed course on a campaign promise to make all information related to Epstein public, the late financier's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is meeting with Justice Department officials. And now, President Trump says to take a look at Bill Clinton for more info on Epstein. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafe…

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Just like with the "dot-com" boom, AI is taking over SF office space 4:51

5d ago4:51

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. In what may be a sign of how things are in San Francisco, an AI company is moving into office space that once housed Macy's online division.

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Settlement reached in SF vs. homeless rights organization legal battle 3:31

5d ago3:31

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San Francisco lawmakers and Mayor Daniel Lurie have reached a deal to open new homeless shelters throughout the city. The proposed law aims to promote a more even distribution of the shelters throughout the city. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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"Finding Love in a Time Loop: A How-To Guide" by Leah Cypess + "You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb" by Paul Crenshaw 53:21

5d ago53:21

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This episode features "Finding Love in a Time Loop: A How-To Guide" by Leah Cypess (©2025 by Leah Cypess) and "You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb" by Paul Crenshaw (©2025 by Paul Crenshaw), both read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Horror Bytes #94: Siren's Rest (Still Wakes The Deep) 33:00

7d ago33:00

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For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, Neil and Jay dive back into the atmospheric depths of Still Wakes The Deep with a look at its story-based DLC Siren's Rest. Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For additional streaming services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link…

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Policy changes for homeless families in SF will take place in October 4:01

6d ago4:01

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San Francisco is making changes to its policy regarding homeless families starting in October.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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'A lot of things in this market are perplexing:' A mid-year review of the US economy with a warning that prices will increase 41:08

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Housing prices, retailer perception, tariffs, gas -- what's going on in this topsy turvy US economy? Here's a mid-year look at key indicators. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy Strawser.

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Did Donald Trump kill "The Late Show" or is it a victim of changing tastes and trends? 25:44

7d ago25:44

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Paramount is canceling 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' after paying President Donald Trump $16 million for a segment he didn't like on another of their shows. Does that mean the network killed a historic TV franchise to appease the president of the United States or is something else afoot? Dive in with On Deadline. The show is hosted and produ…

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Trump administration continues crackdowns on sanctuary cities 3:53

7d ago3:53

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Sanctuary cities, which protect undocumented immigrants from arrest and deportation, are under attack by the Trump administration.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Mayor Lurie's budget approved—who will feel the squeeze of the purse strings? 4:14

8d ago4:14

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has signed off of Mayor Daniel Lurie's budget, which slashes hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending.

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California sues Trump for public benefit program restrictions 4:00

8d ago4:00

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California is suing the Trump administration for preventing undocumented immigrants from accessing federally funded public benefit programs. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Why is California losing congressional seats? 4:31

9d ago4:31

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As democrats start to gear up for the midterm election, a handful of key states could be set to lose congressional seats, including 4 here in California.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Latest poll shows positive outlook for Lurie's tenure amongst San Franciscans 3:13

9d ago3:13

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A new poll by the Chronicle reveals that about three quarters of San Franciscans are satisfied with Mayor Lurie's performance so far.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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The Drifter 1:10:23

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For this week's episode, Neil and Jay uncover the pulpy point-and-click adventure mysteries of The Drifter! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For additional streaming services, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to follow the sho…

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Matier and former Mayor Willie Brown discuss Alcatraz logistics 4:25

12d ago4:25

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The federal government is teasing the re-opening on Alcatraz Island as a prison, but the relic has no wastewater treatment plant, nor water pipes connected to the mainland.To tell us about the problems that could pose, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.…

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How reopening Alcatraz would affect "The City by the Bay" 3:34

12d ago3:34

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Officials with the Trump administration toured Alcatraz this morning following the president's announcement that he planned to reopen The Rock as a federal prison.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Sarah and Harry 1:14:45

13d ago1:14:45

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Nick and Benji present… The Chat: San Diego, Scott Walker and dinosaurs… Good Review Guy: The Fifth Doctor Adventures: In the Night… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: Smith and Sullivan: Reunited - The Caller.

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Is DOGE dead on arrival? The latest on Trump's attempts to shrink government 28:47

13d ago28:47

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump have broken up, but what does that mean for the efforts of DOGE to shrink the size of government. Trump won legal battles this week to slash the Department of Education and cull the federal workforce as a whole ... but will he keep winning?

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'A tale of two prisons': Newsom backs redesign of San Quentin 3:07

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Governor Newsom is throwing support behind a re-imagined San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in Marin County.It's inspired by Scandinavian facilities, and could cost the state upwards of $220 million dollars.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Horror Bytes #93: Hellkind 14:03

14d ago14:03

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For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, Neil and Jay dive into the folk and religious horror game, Hellkind! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For additional streaming services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to follow the show and hosts o…

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"Un-Pragmagic: A Tyler Moore Retrospective" by Spencer Nitkey + "Domestic Disputes" by Naomi Kanakia 38:42

12d ago38:42

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This episode features "Un-Pragmagic: A Tyler Moore Retrospective" by Spencer Nitkey (©2025 by Spencer Nitkey) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Domestic Disputes" by Naomi Kanakia (©2025 by Naomi Kanakia) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Safe Room Trailer 3:25

14d ago3:25

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Governor Newsom wants to redesign California's congressional districts 5:01

13d ago5:01

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California Governor Gavin Newsom says he's thinking about calling a special election to redraw California congressional districts to give Democrats even more control in the state. This comes after Texas' Governor announces plans to redraw district maps in his state. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Is San Francisco headed in the right direction under Mayor Lurie's leadership? 3:10

14d ago3:10

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie says the City is heading in the right direction. The mayor pointed to a significant drop in crime, as well as more stores returning to Union Square.

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SF and Oakland police accused of illegally shared data with federal agencies 3:25

15d ago3:25

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Police agencies in San Francisco and Oakland appear to have broken California state law by sharing license plate reader data with ICE.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Cannabis sales back down after initial boom 4:20

16d ago4:20

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.California's once sky-high legal cannabis sales have come back down to earth—dropping 30% since 2021.

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Proposal seeks to build the tallest building on the West Coast in SF 2:24

16d ago2:24

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The tallest tower on the West Coast, and the tallest in the country outside of New York and Chicago, could be coming to the San Francisco skyline. The proposed 1,200 foot project would dwarf Salesforce Tower by 15 floors.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

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Essential 2000s Horror Games 2:26:34

16d ago2:26:34

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For this week's episode, Neil and Jay are having another decade-focused chat, this time tackling the early 2000s and dwindling their list of favorite games down to a final 13 essential '00s horror games! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For additional streaming services, …

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Newsom rallies South Carolina democrats during tour 3:34

19d ago3:34

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Gavin Newsom is firing up Democrats in South Carolina for a potential presidential run.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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What's really driving up the price of eggs? 3:45

20d ago3:45

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State officials find themselves locked in battle with the Trump administration once again -- this time because of...eggs. Federal officials say the state's animal welfare laws are creating red tape raising the price of eggs across the nation.…

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Matter Alive 1:12:49

20d ago1:12:49

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Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Custard and desserts… Good Review Guy: The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Purity Unbound… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: The Fugitive Doctor - Dead or Alive… Also Available: The Audio Novels - The Mirror Matter

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TSA says you can leave your shoes on and other changes to know, plus these spots should be on your travel bucket list 30:57

20d ago30:57

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ITSA is changing its rules to let people keep their footwear on. But that’s not the only thing that’s changing in the world of travel this summer. We dive into topics from which spots in the world are overrun right now to place you should add to your bucket list.

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David Gooderson - The Destiny of Davros 1:26:15

20d ago1:26:15

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We are joined by actor and writer David Gooderson, who played Davros in 1979's Doctor Who season opener, Destiny of the Daleks. He also appeared on several Big Finish audio dramas in the Sarah Jane Smith range. The Killing of Mr Toad by David Gooderson - https://youtu.be/yQntUWUgbUk?si=nO80k25bhhZb9CXw Theme music by Joe Kraemer. Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Feeling nostalgic? Want to see a floppy disk? Head to Muni to see for yourself 3:20

20d ago3:20

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You probably won't find floppy disks in very many places these days, but MUNI is still using them to run the city's train control system.They're trying to modernize, and to tell us more about that process, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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Horror Bytes #92: Grotesqueresque⁠ 14:17

21d ago14:17

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For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, Neil and Jay dive into ten anthology tales of horror with ⁠⁠Grotesqueresque! Safe Room is a Bloody Disgusting weekly horror video game podcast with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. For additional streaming services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to follow the show and h…

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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton + "A Dish Best Served Cold..." by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe 1:24:25

19d ago1:24:25

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"How to Win Against the Robots" by Katherine Crighton (©2025 by Katherine Crighton) read by Judy Young, and "A Dish Best Served Cold Or An Excerpt From The Cookbook Of The Gods" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe (©2025 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How has Oakland mayor Barbara Lee fared her first 50 days in office? 3:02

21d ago3:02

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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking her first 50 days in office, saying the city is making progress but still has a long way to go. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.