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Join hosts Shea and Jody on the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast for a whimsical journey through Pacific Northwest history. Explore weird tales, wacky legends, and hilarious anecdotes that define the region's charm. With infectious laughter and boundless silliness, each episode promises entertainment and a deeper appreciation for PNW's unique quirks! Tune in weekly for laughter and exploration!
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Swimming Upstream Radio Show https://pod.co/swimming-upstream-radio-show HOST DOROTHY WILHELM – This new show is for people who want to break the mold to live life as if it mattered – and laugh along the way. Join Dorothy for new ideas and a lot of fun. #Dorothy, #Tacoma News Tribune, #live as if, #Generation Gap www.itsnevertoolate.com, https://www.facebook.com/WereSwimmingUpstream/
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We're into weird shit and so is your mom! We're three friends, searching for strange and unusual stories from all around the Pacific Northwest and slightly beyond, to tell the world and beyond.
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New episodes released weekly on Wednesday nights at 9pm Pacific Time.The History of the Evergreen State is a weekly show that focuses on various topics surrounding the history of the great state of Washington. From iconic people to maritime disasters, to a war with only a pig casualty, various disasters, and every interesting story in between. Episodes will either be self-contained single episode stories or in a two-part format, for the most part My intent with this podcast is to bring a lec ...
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Indigenous Voices from Fort Nisqually

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

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In 2021, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum brought together a panel of historians to discuss the legacy of the Puget Sound Treaty War (1855-1856). With representatives from the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Steilacoom, and Squaxin Island Tribes, as well as Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and HistoryLink.org, the panel introduced a new dialogue among diverse communities impacted by the War and its aftermath. The Indigenous Voices Podcast is an extension of this award winning serie ...
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The Walk Home

KNKX Public Radio & The Seattle Times

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The 2020 police killing of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a Black man in Tacoma, brought a reckoning to Washington State and has set up what promises to be one of the highest-profile trials in Pacific Northwest history. The story is profiled in The Walk Home podcast, produced by KNKX News and The Seattle Times and winner of the 2023 Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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From the hit automotive counter culture website THE AUTOPIAN, The Autopian Podcast features your favorite writers: Jason Torchinsky, Beau Boeckmann and David Tracy. With great insider access, these three long-time friends talk car history, car engineering and the car industry. The Autopian is the ultimate car-culture website run by obsessive car nerds who want nothing more than to make people laugh while teaching them about geeky car minutiae. Founded by the two most-read Jalopnik writers ev ...
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Join us for a special Tacoma Beer Week episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes as we dive into the intriguing world of Tacoma’s infamous bootlegger, Pete Marinoff. We sit down with historian and author Brad Holden, known for his captivating accounts of Pacific Northwest history, to explore the life and legacy of Marinoff during the Prohibition era. Disco…
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Send us a Text Message. When Greg Wallis was hired at Tower Tacoma by Dave Coker, Greg had never heard of Tower Records. It was simply the big, new record store to move into his town. When Coker left to open and run the Seattle U District store, Rob Bruce came up from Anaheim CA to be General Manager. By this time, Greg was the buyer for all sectio…
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Send us a Text Message. On Friday, August 9th, Charles R. Cross passed away from natural causes. For those who knew Charley in the Pacific Northwest music community, the Springsteen community and in real life, it was a shock. Charley was only 67 years old and was in the middle of working on his 10th book. Back in October 2023 Charley sat down with …
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky Old B…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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Host: DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky…
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Step into a Tacoma bar with Jack the Bear, the beer-drinking, 800-pound celebrity of the 1800s, whose larger-than-life story sets the stage for a crucial message. This episode journeys from Jack's amusing antics to the founding of the Tacoma Humane Society and its current, urgent crisis. Today, the Society faces an overwhelming influx of cats, stre…
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Send us a Text Message. Melissa Greene-Anderson grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Since high school she was a part of her family’s music business; Gotham Distribution, Collectables Records, and the direct-to-consumer website Oldies.com. Melissa’s father started in a record store in Times Square NYC. At a very young age, Jerry Greene bought th…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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Join us as we dive nose-first into the pungent history of Tacoma, Washington's infamous "Tacoma Aroma." From industrial stink to urban renaissance, we explore how this city turned its malodorous reputation around. Key Points: 1. Origins of the Tacoma Aroma in the late 1800s 2. Industrial culprits: pulp mills, refineries, and rendering plants 3. The…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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Today, we are featuring an episode from one of our favorite podcasts: The Dark History Podcast! In this spine-chilling episode of the Dark History Podcast, host Rob Bradley takes you on a journey to early 20th century New Orleans, where the mysterious and terrifying Axeman prowled the streets from 1918 to 1919. This elusive killer targeted innocent…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast! Today, we dive into the captivating story of the Oregon Land Fraud Trials—a saga of greed, corruption, and deceit that spanned four decades. This episode uncovers how millionaire capitalists, United States Senators, and even a belly dancer played their parts in one of the m…
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Send us a Text Message. “Son, never trust us lawyers because we’re going to fuck you every time.” In 1991, how did Freddi Szilagi find himself face to face, hand-delivering a $10,000 check to Edwin Edwards at the Hotel Monteleone? In short, because of Russ Solomon and Tower Records. For a more detailed explanation, you can hear our guest this week …
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In this special episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we're thrilled to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, **Midday Musings with Stephen and Laura**. In our busy, buzzy, stressful world, their show is the perfect remedy for Internet overwhelm. Midday Musings dives into discussions on media that matter, history that fascinates, and rel…
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Today, Shea & Jody dive into the weird and wonderful world of Northwest sports. Join us as we explore some of the region's most bizarre athletic endeavors, from octopus wrestling to the famed Pumpkin Regatta. Despite Shea's lack of enthusiasm for all things sports ball, its a fun and whimsical journey into the light side of the PNW. **Octopus Wrest…
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The United States’ boarding school program was designed to strip Native children of their culture by isolating them from their families and placing them into militant style, religious boarding schools. Our second and third episodes discuss two schools in particular, the Puyallup Indian School, located on Squaxin Island, and the Cushman Indian Schoo…
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**Special Episode – The Funniest Moments and Behind-the-Scenes Antics** Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast! Today, we’re popping the cork on a bubbly mix of our funniest moments and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Join Shea and Jody as they let loose with champagne in hand, showcasing their most ridiculous, laugh-out-loud antics. **Lis…
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Send us a Text Message. When Kat Gavin was born, her mother was only 18 years old. And as a result, Kat’s crib was right next to the stereo. So to say Kat grew up “with music” would be an understatement. After a stint working record retail in the malls of Northeast Philadelphia, Kat made her way into Center City Philadelphia and got a job at Tower …
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🌧️🐇 Welcome back to Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating life of Roy Olmstead, the Gentleman Bootlegger who ruled Seattle’s underground scene during the Prohibition era. 🌆🍸 Episode Highlights:- **Woodmont Beach Arrest:** We kick off with the dramatic capture of Olmstead at his Woodmont Beach hideout.- **Seattle Ori…
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Send us a Text Message. “A month before my 12th birthday, I turned on the TV on a Sunday night and there were these guys calling themselves The Beatles…And after that, everything was different for people of my age. After that, music was our art form.” Like many of that time and after, Paul asked his mother to buy him a guitar. He started with an ac…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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This week, Jody and I needed a little break, so we have a special treat for you. Today, we're sharing an episode from one of our favorite shows, "Audibly Haunted," a spine-chilling podcast hosted by the talented Ani Khajadourian. If you're a fan of ghost stories, eerie encounters, and supernatural mysteries, this is the podcast for you. Each episod…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Leibowitz grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York to a father who listened to pre-1960s jazz and a mother who was more into folk music. Neither held much sway for young Richard, so he set out on his own and like a million other kids his age, KISS was the starting point for his music obsessions. Before working at Tow…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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Join Shea & Jody as they take a hilariously spooky tour of the Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. This episode is packed with off-color humor, ghostly encounters, and a deep dive into the infamous prison riot. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of laughter, chills, and some historical insights that will leave you both entertained and a lit…
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Send us a Text Message. Serge Bielanko was one of the leading forces behind the Philadelphia-based rock & roll band Marah. Part Replacements, part Van Morrison, part Phil Spector, part Rod Stewart & The Faces, part Philly & Motown soul, for years they were poised for success as the “next big rock & roll band”. Marah was a critic’s darling and count…
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The United States’ boarding school program was designed to strip Native children of their culture by isolating them from their families and placing them into militant style, religious boarding schools. Our second and third episodes discuss two schools in particular, the Puyallup Indian School, located on Squaxin Island, and the Cushman Indian Schoo…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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In this thrilling drunk-isode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Fred Crisman, a figure surrounded by mystery and controversy. From his involvement in the infamous Maury Island UFO incident to his alleged connections to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Crisman’s story is one that blurs the lines betwee…
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Send us a Text Message. Growing up in a small town 50 miles outside of Los Angeles, Denise McDonald has a very clear memory of getting her first library card at the age of five. For most of her life, Denise has been a dedicated bibliophile. In this week’s episode, Denise tells us all about working book product at Tower. From friends at Sacramento S…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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In the summer of 1947, the skies over Maury Island, Washington, just north of Tacoma, held secrets that would captivate a nation. It all began when private pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing a string of nine shiny flying objects zooming past Mount Rainier at incredible speeds. His account led to the coining of terms like "flying saucer" and "flyi…
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Send us a Text Message. “I remember standing on the sidewalk, talking to Rick [Briare] and telling him I was interested in going [to the new San Diego store] and he basically said ‘Well we don’t hire girls’. “ Thus began Jennifer Birner’s journey, leaving the Watt Avenue Bookstore to help open a new Tower Records location in San Diego where, for a …
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COWBOY ART IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PUYALLUP, WA Joella Oldfield foldfield@comcast.net: (253)241-3254 Joella Oldfield of the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center, talks about the trend toward rediscovering Western Art. 10:50 Standing Patt - Dr. Patt Schwab - How to Keep Abreast of Humorpattschwab@icloud.com) Phone: 206-525-1031…
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A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube. Find merchandise for the podcast now available at: https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Evergreenpod If you have any question…
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In the quiet town of Bellingham, nestled in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, whispers linger in the air, carrying tales of a curse that haunts its streets. Among these whispers are echoes of a dark past, where injustices and betrayals have left their mark on the city and its people. It is within this enigmatic setting that our story unfo…
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