In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod and New England Podcast
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe In My Footsteps Podcast is a mix of Cape Cod and New England history, tips on New England travel, fun lifestyle topics, a slice of retro nostalgia from the 1980's and 1990's, and much more. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund.
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Episode 97: Goodbye Lady of the Dunes, Producer Frank Durant Interview Pt. 2; Restaurant Storytime V: Lucky to Be Alive; Forgotten 80s Trading Cards; Unusual Discontinued Cereals(12-15-2022)
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 97 is a special show. It kicks off with a second interview with Lady of the Dunes documentary producer Frank Durant. It was recorded on location in Provincetown, with part of it being recorded from the exact location where the Lady of the Dunes, Ruth Marie Terry, was found in 1974. The new revelations are discussed, as well as what's next for the documentary and the book. The mood gets a little lighter as Restaurant Storytime makes its return. The fifth installment tells the tale ...
Episode 96: Edaville Railroad, Top 5 Christmas TV Specials, Old School Kids/Teens Magazines, Shelburne VT(12-8-2022)
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBEpisode 96 dives headlong into the Holiday Season. It begins with a look at a spot near and dear to my, and many other New Englanders, hearts. Edaville Railroad in Carver, Massachusetts combines Christmas scenery, cranberries, and trains into one delightful family-friendly park. Learn the story of how it got started and how it has persevered through nearly eight decades. Tis the time of year for beloved Christmas TV specials. This week's Top 5 will look at some of them sure to give you ple...
Episode 95: Hair Metal Glory Days; The Great Hyannis Fire of 1904; 1970s Product Fails; Pawtucket RI; First Auto Race(12-1-2022)
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEpisode 95 kicks off December and the Holiday season. We start off with the sad yet inspiring story of the Great Hyannis Fire of 1904. Longtime Cape Codders likely don't recall a time when Hyannis' Main Street was anything but a bustling business center. More than a century ago it was a mix of business and residential homes. One December night in 1904 a terrible fire broke out and changed the face of Main Street forever. The story is one of loss and yet also the perseverance of a bygo...
Episode 94: Visiting Plymouth for Thanksgiving; A Forgotten Icon of Cape Cod Nightlife; Michael Jackson's Thriller Album at 40; Weird Old Thanksgiving Recipes(11-17-2022)
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 94 is knee-deep in Thanksgiving festivities. The place where the Pilgrims ultimately settled, Plymouth, Massachusetts, is featured in this episode's Road Trip. It is chock full of history like Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II. There is much more to see though, from lesser-known sites, beautiful beaches, quaint shops, and a fun walkable waterfront area. Cape Cod has had its share of popular night spots over the last century. Some still bring back fond memories, while others have ...
Episode 93: The Lady of the Dunes Has Been Identified; Where the Pilgrims Walked On Cape Cod; Musicians From New England; Symbols of the 80s; The Legend of 'Galloping Gertie'(11-10-2022)
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 93 kicks off with major breaking news. The Lady of the Dunes was finally identified after nearly fifty years as a Jane Doe. It was a huge break in the case. Who was she? How did Frank Durant's documentary help spur this resolution? These topics and many more, including how it affects the upcoming Lady of the Dunes book, will be discussed on the show. Thanksgiving is getting closer. New England got its name from the Pilgrims and their descendants who first landed in America in 1...
Episode 92: Birthday Blast - Podcast 2-Year Anniversary, 21st Birthday Hijinks, Best 80s Boys Birthday Gifts, Portland Maine, War of the Worlds(11-3-2022)
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode 92 is a special Birthday Blast as both podcast and podcast host celebrate birthdays this week. First, we look back at two years of the podcast. How it got started. How it has evolved. There will also be a look at what is to come as well as some tips for anyone looking to start their own podcast. Thank you to everyone who has helped me reach two years! I will celebrate my birthday week by sharing the story of the craziest birthday I ever had. Turning 21 in America it has become a ...
Episode 91: BONUS - The Darkside of a Vacation Destination(10-27-2022)
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe monthly bonus episode turns a vacation destination on its head. Episode 91 takes a deep dive into some of the creepy, scary, and downright disturbing stories from Cape Cod's history. The Cape is a beautiful place to live and visit, well worth its status as a popular vacation spot. However, even the most spectacular places have a few skeletons in the closet. As a child growing up in the 1980s Cape Cod was seen as simple and mundane, bordering on boring. Only later when becoming inter...
Episode 90: The Tragic Obsession Murders of Lizzie Coleman & Sadie Hassard; The Jerky Boys & Prank Phone Calls; Worst Halloween Candy; Spooky Wethersfield CT(10-20-2022)
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 90 kicks off with a pair of tragic tales that are intertwined. The quiet peninsula of Cape Cod was rocked by a pair of terrible murder-suicides involving young women being cut down by jealous men. However this is not a tale from the present day, this goes all the way back to the 1890s. In the span of less than a year, both Lizzie Coleman and Sadie Hassard were gunned down. The unfortunate part is that both deaths could have been avoided. Learn the full stories of both sad events...
Episode 89: Bathsheba Spooner's Colonial Murder-For-Hire; My Funniest Speeding Ticket; Halloween In the 80s; Fastest Canceled TV Shows(10-13-2022)
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBEpisode 89 continues Spooky Season. It kicks off with potentially the OG of true crime tales in Colonial America. Bathsheba Spooner was young, rich, and beautiful. However, she was also married to a much older man she didn't love. To rectify the situation Bathsheba concocted what was likely the first murder-for-hire plan in America. How did the plan go? We go way Back In the Day to reminisce about what it was like to celebrate Halloween as a child of the 1980s. From the first costume c...
Episode 88: Provincetown's Secret Smallpox Cemetery, Nirvana's Final Song 20 Years Later, Favorite 80s Horror Movies, Twilight Zone, Pittsburg NH(10-6-2022)
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBEpisode 88 kicks off the spooky season of October. It begins with the sad and somber story behind Provincetown's secret smallpox cemetery. Located in the overgrown woods with no names, only numbers, learn why fourteen people have their final resting places in an area most don't even know exists. This week's Road Trip takes us to the largest town in New England, area-wise. No, it's not Boston. It's actually the town of Pittsburg, New Hampshire. More than double the land size of the next ...
Episode 88: Provincetown's Secret Smallpox Cemetery, Nirvana's Final Song 20 Years Later, Favorite 80s Horror Movies, New England's Largest Town, Twilight Zone(10-6-2022)
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBEpisode 88 kicks off the spooky season of October. It begins with the sad and somber story behind Provincetown's secret smallpox cemetery. Located in the overgrown woods with no names, only numbers, learn why fourteen people have their final resting places in an area most don't even know exists. This week's Road Trip takes us to the largest town in New England, area-wise. No, it's not Boston. It's actually the town of Pittsburg, New Hampshire. More than double the land size of the next ...
Episode 87: New England Fall Foliage Drives, 3 Sisters Lighthouses of Nauset, Defunct New England Amusement Parks, Nick at Nite(9-29-2022)
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode 87 celebrates the coming of fall while also taking one look back at summer. Looking forward to fall there is a special Road Trip that showcases a beautiful fall foliage drive from each of the six New England states. There are nearly limitless scenic drives throughout the region and these are only a taste of what is out there. Looking back to summer there's a brand new Top 5 celebrating some of the most popular defunct New England amusement parks of yesteryear. These might not ex...
Episode 86: BONUS - THAT Incident From My High School, My Teacher Bubba(9-22-2022)
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode 86 is the special monthly bonus episode, diving deeper into one specific topic. This month is a subject I never thought I'd speak of, but it is definitely one locals remember and others will find interesting and perhaps shocking. Every high school has an infamous incident that former students remember. Perhaps you are thinking of yours right now. This episode tells of that incident from mine. The incident involves one of my favorite teachers I ever had, adult films, solicitation of...
Episode 85: Cape Cod's Marconi Wireless Station, Video Arcade Heyday, Worst As-Seen On TV Products, Rutland VT, Unbelievable Story of Phineas Gage(9-15-2022)
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode 85 kicks off with one of Cape Cod's most significant claims to fame in the annals of American history. At the turn of the 20th century young Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi perfected wireless communication. On a remote stretch of bluffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the first two-way wireless communication was sent in 1903. We take a look back at the original Marconi Station site in Wellfleet and the impact Marconi had on present-day technology. The Green Mountain State is fi...
Episode 84: Let's Go to the Drive-In, CDs for a Penny from Columbia House, Bristol RI, Brands More Famous Than Their Products(9-8-2022)
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode 84 kicks off with a look at one of the most popular summer traditions of yesteryear, going to the drive-in. This episode looks at the history of the drive-in theater and more specifically the history of Cape Cod's drive-ins. Waterfront views, rolling green farms, a charming downtown, and so much more. This is just a little of what makes up a fun Road Trip to the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. There will be ample temptations to pay this spot a visit. We go way Back In the Day to re...
Episode 83: The Buried Treasure of Mabel Simpkins, Old School New England Convenience Stores, 90s Advertising Mascots, Dennis MA(9-1-2022)
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode 83 digs deep, both into the past and into the ground. It begins with the strange but true story of buried treasure on Cape Cod. Who was Mabel Simpkins-Agassiz, and what was the odd object she had buried on her property? And how is that object still around today? Next, is a Road Trip exploring one of the beautiful towns of Cape Cod. Dennis, Massachusetts is dead center on the Cape and is home to miles of beaches, culture, arts, history, and naturally shopping and restaurants. Find...
Episode 82: BONUS - First Memories of School(8-25-2022)
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIt's that time of year again, Back to School time. Episode 82 of the podcast is the monthly bonus episode. This month we look at going back to school, or more appropriately, going to school for the first time. From school shopping, riding the bus, lunch, recess, field day, field trips, and other overall initial memories of education it will be a fun trip down memory lane, or perhaps nightmare fuel for those who did not enjoy school. This episode looks at elementary school, in particular, k...
Episode 81: Cape Cod's Tornadoes of 2019, Snipets PSAs, New Haven CT, OG Video Game Characters, Sports Illustrated(8-18-2022)
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode 81 begins with a look back three years to the day Cape Cod was hit with several tornadoes. Although only minimal in intensity these storms left their mark on the peninsula. I will tell the story of how the most intense of the three just happened to travel directly over where I worked at the time as well. This week's Road Trip heads to the popular college city of New Haven, Connecticut. Home to three colleges there is much to see and do here. From beaches to museums, and even the ...
Episode 80: The Sword & Shield of Harwich, South Park 25 Years Later, Top 'Could Have Been' Athletes, Concord NH, Jack the Ripper(8-11-2022)
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEpisode 80 begins with a trip back to the golden age of Cape Cod restaurants. This week it's a look at a beloved establishment run by a beloved family. Get ready to eat heartily and smile widely as we reminisce about the Sword and Shield of Harwich Port. It is part city and part wide open spaces. This week's Road Trip takes us to one of only six capital cities New England has to offer. Concord, New Hampshire is filled with historical places, educational wonders, beautiful scenery, and it...
Episode 79: Lady of the Dunes Final Screening; Ice Cream Truck Memories; Fictional New England Places; Best Summertime Songs(8-4-2022)
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBEpisode 79 kicks off with a look back at the potentially final screening of the Lady of the Dunes documentary that debuted in April. The film, produced by Frank Durant, has been a popular talking point on the podcast including a long-form interview with Frank in Episode 62. This segment will look back at the final screening, look forward to the companion book that will be released in the near future, and also give an overview of the Lady of the Dunes murder mystery for those who might be u...
Episode 78: BONUS - They Call Me the Workin' Man(7-21-2022)
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBEpisode 78 is the special monthly bonus show. We all may come from different places and different backgrounds, but one way we're all similar is the fact that we all work for a living. The jobs might be different, they might pay different, and have different responsibilities, but they're all part of being part of the workforce. It all had to start somewhere though. We all can remember our first jobs. No, not doing chores around the house, but an actual job with an actual boss. This bonus ep...
Episode 77: The Unsolved Murder of Clarence Parker, The End of 'Sugar' Cereals, Funniest Stand-Up Comedians, Montpelier VT(7-14-2022)
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBEpisode 77 kicks off with some true crime. Clarence Parker was a loving husband, doting father, and respected member of the Falmouth, Massachusetts community. So why was he killed in cold-blood on his front lawn, and why has the case never been solved? It is the smallest state capital in America, population-wise. However Montpelier, Vermont is also one of the most beautiful and unique. Located near the Canadian border, among the Green Mountains, this little capital city has so much to offer...
Episode 76: Coyote Photo Adventures, Origins of Social Media, Best Cape Cod Beaches, Jamestown RI, Back to the Future(7-7-2022)
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode 76 begins with the fourth Dedication to the Craft photography segment. Sunset and night photography is fun and can create some beautiful everlasting images. However something else that enjoys being out after dark is the coyote. This segment details some examples of when night photography meets a coyote, or several. This week's Road Trip takes us to the island escape of Jamestown, Rhode Island. While others might flock to Newport, Narragansett, or Providence, Jamestown holds its ow...
Episode 75: The Worst Author Event Ever? Lee J Ames Drawing Books, Highest Grossing Movies with Inflation, Nahant MA(6-30-2022)
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBEpisode 75 begins by looking back at what could have been the worst author event ever. What follows is a series of unfortunate events. However it will be left up to the listener as to whether this was truly a bad event, or just a funny story being shared on this week's episode. It might be the smallest town by sheer land size to be featured on the podcast but Nahant, Massachusetts is a worthy addition to the Road Trip series. Beaches galore, seemingly endless beautiful views, there's a lo...
Episode 74: BONUS - Living With Migraine Headaches(6-23-2022)
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 74 is the monthly bonus show. This is all about a subject I'd wanted to talk about for a while but needed to find a good spot in the podcast itinerary. Being diagnosed as suffering from migraine headaches from the age of 2 I thought it would be good to discuss my dealings with the affliction. I am not doctor so I'll be sharing a lot of common medical research. More so than that will be how migraines have affected me, how they feel, how I cope with them, and things like that. Heada...
Episode 73: The Horrifying True Story of Medfield State Hospital; 1990's Internet; Scary TV Show Theme Songs; Camden Maine(6-16-2022)
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode 73 of the podcast kicks off with the horrifying true story of the scariest place I have ever visited, Medfield State Hospital in Medfield, Massachusetts. For a century patients were kept there, through various iterations of the property. Though it was used for the backdrop of a few movies the reality of this long standing hospital is stranger than fiction. There are a few places in New England that feel like home to me. One such place is Mid-Coast Maine. The town of Camden, Maine...
Episode 72: Wild Nights At Guido Murphy's of Hyannis; Giant Pizza Wars of 1993; E.T. Turns 40; 90's Passing Fads; Groton CT(6-9-2022)
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 72 is loaded with flashbacks and wild nights. It begins with a trip back to the Golden Age of Cape Cod nightlife. Guido Murphy's of Hyannis was one of the most popular, and most infamous, night spots ever on the Cape. How did it start? How did it get its reputation? And what became of it? This week's Road Trip takes us to the seaside, riverside, town of Groton, Connecticut. Dubbed the Submarine Capital of the World, Groton is also home to historic forts, lighthouses, high-qualit...
Episode 71: Cape Cod's Woodstock; An Old School Trip to the Candy Store; Concerts I Wish I Could Have Seen; New London NH(6-2-2022)
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 71 begins by taking a trip back 50 years ago to the week and Cape Cod's very own Woodstock concert. Held in Provincetown in 1972 it had big aspirations and noble intentions. Who organized it? Who played it? What is its legacy? Head up north to the middle of New Hampshire and a Road Trip to the charming little town of New London. Wide open spaces, mountains, authentic farm stands, even luxury resorts, there is so much that makes New London a place worth the drive from wherever yo...
Episode 70: BONUS - Becoming A Teenage Filmmaker aka My Camcorder Days(5-26-2022)
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBEpisode 70 is the monthly bonus episode of the podcast. For this show we take a deep dive Back In the Day to when my desire to be a writer took a detour. After getting my first taste of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990's I decided I wanted to create my own characters and skits. At first it was radio shows with my Sony tape recorder, but after saving up money for months I made the big purchase of a Sears camcorder. What followed was several years of working to be a filmmaker. This e...
Episode 69: The Cape Cod Murder Case of Edwin Ray Snow; Johnny Carson's Tonight Show; Westerly RI; Biggest 1980's Sports Stars(5-19-2022)
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBEpisode 69 begins with a Cape Cod true crime tale. In 1899 a shocking murder rocked the Cape and specifically the town of Yarmouth. Young James Whittemore had been killed by his supposed friend Edwin Ray Snow. Why did Snow murder his friend? What happened after Snow was caught? It's all covered here. Heeeere's Johnny! For 30 years Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night television. The Tonight Show was appointment viewing for millions. 30 years ago this week Johnny signed...
Episode 68: Friday the 13th; West Barnstable Brick Company; Forgotten 90's Alt Bands; Road Trip Hull, MA(5-12-2022)
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode 68 falls the day before Friday the 13th and this spooky day is intertwined throughout the show. It begins with a somewhat creepy tale, though more sad and unfortunate. The West Barnstable Brick Company was a giant of Cape Cod business for more than half a century. Today all that remains are the bricks themselves which are collector's items, an overgrown area hiding bits of the old factory, and the story of what happened. The town of Hull, Massachusetts is a crown jewel of the South...
Episode 67: Cape Cod's Suicide Alley; Beavis & Butthead; 1980's TV Show Themes; Jamaica/Townshend VT(5-5-2022)
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode 67 kicks off with the story behind what some consider to be the most dangerous stretch of road in Massachusetts. This stretch of Cape Cod's Route 6, between Dennis and Orleans, is ominously referred to as 'Suicide Alley.' Does it deserve this nickname? It's a double-dip Road Trip as we venture to the Green Mountain State of Vermont and the neighboring small towns of Jamaica and Townshend. They are interconnected for me which is why they are here together. Find out why this week. ...
Episode 66: BONUS - Sunday's At Nana's(4-21-2022)
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBEpisode 66 is the monthly bonus show. This is an episode I have wanted to do. Although this show will be dedicated to and focus on my Nana I hope that the positive memories she gave me will allow those listening to remember their own family and friends and their own positive memories. My Nana was a truly special lady and deserves an episode all her own. Remember there is no new episode next week. Episode 67 of the podcast will drop May 5th. Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Wit...
Episode 65: Lady of the Dunes Documentary Premiere; Married with Children; Old Saybrook CT; Best Movies to Win A Razzie Award(4-14-2022)
April 14, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBEpisode 65 begins with the behind the scenes story of the premiere of the Lady of the Dunes documentary produced by Frank Durant. From who was there at the Provincetown Theater, plans for the film going forward, my involvement, and my night overall, and more it is all here. To listen to the exclusive interview with Frank leading up to the premiere check out Episode 62. We head west and land along the water to take a Road Trip to Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Culture, history, good food, bea...
Episode 64: The Story of Cape Cod's Target Ship; Layne Staley's Death 20 Years Later; Bangor Maine; 1980's Product Flops(4-7-2022)
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 64 begins with the story of Cape Cod's oddest tourist attraction. For more than fifty years the SS James Longstreet sat in Cape Cod Bay, off of Eastham. It was a former Liberty Ship turned target ship. Routinely bombed for decades the Longstreet was also a popular photography subject as well as boating adventure. What ever became of Cape Cod's target ship? This week's Road Trip heads into Central Maine and the little big town of Bangor. Though it maintains much of the quintessen...
Episode 64: Cape Cod's Oddest Tourist Attraction; Layne Staley's Death 20 Years Later; Bangor Maine; 1980's Product Flops(4-7-2022)
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 64 begins with the story of Cape Cod's oddest tourist attraction. For more than fifty years the SS James Longstreet sat in Cape Cod Bay, off of Eastham. It was a former Liberty Ship turned target ship. Routinely bombed for decades the Longstreet was also a popular photography subject as well as boating adventure. What ever became of Cape Cod's target ship? This week's Road Trip heads into Central Maine and the little big town of Bangor. Though it maintains much of the quintessen...
Episode 63: Remembering The Paddock of Hyannis, Old School Telephone Problems, Movies That Remind Me of My Sisters, Brattleboro VT(3-31-2022)
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 63 starts with a trip down memory lane. For more than four decades The Paddock in Hyannis was home to great food and great music. Whether it was in house singers and musicians, or celebrities filtering in from the neighboring Cape Cod Melody Tent, there was always something going on there. Our Road Trip segment takes us to the Green Mountain State and Brattleboro, Vermont. Covered bridges, farms, farmers markets, beautiful scenery, and more make us this charming New England town...
Episode 62: BONUS - Cape Cod's Lady of the Dunes Murder Mystery, Special Interview with Producer Frank Durant(3-24-2022)
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWho was The Lady of the Dunes? This question had fascinated and confounded people across America for nearly fifty years. Since her body was discovered in a remote area of the Provincetown dunes in July 1974 the questions of her identity, the motive behind her murder, and the parties responsible have gone unanswered. Producer Frank Durant is shining a new light on the case and the questions surrounding it with his new documentary entitled Lady of the Dunes. In this special bonus episode of...
Episode 61: Restaurant Storytime 4 - Murder On the Prep Room Floor; MAD Magazine; Cape Cod's First Summer White House; Favorite Childhood Cereals(3-17-2022)
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBEpisode 61 begins with another installment of Restaurant Storytime. This is perhaps the king of unbelievable stories that happened during my tenure in the restaurant industry. The key players? A summer night, a dishwasher, and an uninvited intruder in the prep room. It is all 100% reality. Things get a little lighter as we go back to the story of Cape Cod's first summer White House. Long before there was the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port there was Gray Gable in Bourne. It was home of...
Episode 60: When Henry Ford Bought A Piece of Cape Cod; Nantucket's Great Point; My Nana's Favorite Game; Forgotten Childhood Drinks(3-10-2022)
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode 60 begins with the story of revolutionary automobile industrialist Henry Ford and his purchase of a piece of Cape Cod history. In a fascinating turn of events it is possible that the most-viewed Cape Cod attraction does not even reside on the Cape. Find out all about what it is, and what piece of the Cape Ford originally wanted to buy. Is it possible for something to be both so close yet so far away? That is the case when it comes to Nantucket's Great Point. The lighthouse at the...
Episode 59: A Trip Back to Cape Cod's Pufferbellies Nightclub; A Vampire in Rhode Island; U2's POP Album 25 Years Later; Top 5 Music Supergroups(3-3-2022)
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 59 begins with a trip back into the golden age of Cape Cod night life. For three decades Pufferbellies was one of the biggest and brightest stars of Cape Cod after dark thanks to the popularity of its owner and Happy Hour legend John Morgan. There was a time in the 19th century that Rhode Island was seen as the vampire capital of America. The most disturbing story of that time was that of Mercy Brown and the tragedies that befell her family. But was she a vampire? 25 years ago U2...
Episode 58: BONUS - The Teacher Who Influenced My Life the Most(2-24-2022)
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 58 is the monthly bonus episode. This is a special look at the teacher who impacted my life the most. Ms. Claire Rodrigues was my Second Grade teacher and it was in her class where the seed of my dream to be a writer was planted. My Aunt Kelly recently retired from teaching after more than three decades so it felt like an appropriate time to create such an episode. Hopefully everyone out there had a teacher that helped influence their lives in a positive way. All kids have some ...
Episode 57: When Cape Cod Blew Up A Lighthouse; First Celebrity Crushes; Top 5 Symbols of the 1990's, Road Trip Retrospective(2-17-2022)
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode 57 falls during Valentine's week. So naturally it begins with the story of Cape Cod blowing up a lighthouse. Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse sat off of the coast of Cape Cod for nearly a century. It helped to guide vessels safely into various harbors. Why was it then exploded in 1952? For more than 20 episodes we've been following my epic 2,100-mile 2019 road trip. This week is the finale of that trip and also a retrospective on what it was like doing so much traveling and what migh...
Episode 56: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out; An Island of Wild Horses; A Race Point Sunrise; Worst Movies I Saw In the Theater(2-10-2022)
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode 56 kicks off with Dedication to the Craft III. This time it is an adventure into the dark, cold, and winter for a numbing yet beautiful sunrise at Race Point Lighthouse in Provincetown. Was it worth it? Assateague Island National Seashore may reside in two states, Maryland and Virginia, but it has one spectacular attraction: Wild Horses. How did they get to the island? What sort of rules and regulations are there when encountering them? Find out on this week's Road Trip. We go w...
Episode 55: The Wreck of the Montclair; Cape Hatteras National Seashore; 1970's Product Mascots; the Genius of Weird Al Yankovic(2-3-2022)
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 55 starts off with the story of the wreck of the schooner Montclair off of Nauset Beach. Destroyed in a storm in 1927 the vessel remains a part of the beach itself, being revealed and hidden repeatedly over the years due to shifting sands. How did it end up there though? A very special Road Trip takes us to the beautiful Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina. Located on the Outer Banks it features a pair of historic lighthouses and so much more. Cape Hatteras Lighthou...
Episode 54: BONUS - How to Write A Book(01-27-2022)
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode 54 of the podcast is a special bonus show. If you have ever had the desire to write a book of your own, or wondered how to go about getting it published, I am here to share some of my own experiences. From finding something you're passionate about, to putting the idea on paper(or computer), hopefully this will give you a little help in beginning your own journey as an author. In addition I also share some about podcasting, blogging, eBooks, and more. Be sure to watch for my livestrea...
Episode 53: Jolly Jane Toppan's Poisoning Murders; A Cape Codder in New York City; Early 80's PC Games; Roanoke Island NC(1-20-2022)
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode 53 begins with true crime. It delves into the sinister poisoning murders of Nurse Jane Toppan. At the turn of the 20th century this trusted figure betrayed that trust in a string of murders on and off Cape Cod. How did it all go down? It is safe to say that Cape Cod and New York City are fairly different. How much of a culture shock was it to visit the Big Apple as a 13-year old on a field trip? Continuing the love letter to the Outer Banks this week's Road Trip takes us to Roa...
Episode 52: Most Embarrassing Race Story; A 90's Teen's Wall Posters; Top 5 Defunct Car Brands; Kill Devil Hills NC; First Super Bowl(1-13-2022)
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBEpisode 52 of the podcast begins by going back 10 years this week to the most embarrassing race story I have. An indoor half marathon, in a dome, with free beer at the end. What could go wrong? Let's find out! One of the first forms of self-expression growing up is choosing the perfect posters to adorn your bedroom walls. What was it like for a 1990's teenager choosing posters and more for their wall? This week's Road Trip is to one of the Outer Banks crown jewels, Kill Devil Hills, Nort...
Episode 51: KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen Interview; Things Kids Did In the 80's; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Best Sports Teams Outside of New England Of My Lifetime(1-6-2022)
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBHappy New Year! 2022 kicks off with Episode 51 of the podcast. It's a jam-packed episode starting with a very special interview. Crystal Joy Smith, also known as KeeKee, is with us to talk about her brand new cookbook. KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen is chock full of healthy, affordable, and simple recipes for those looking to make a positive change in their diet. She has combined Cape Cod, her heritage, and her childhood into a labor of love and her hard work shows. We're returning to the ama...
Episode 50: BONUS - Holiday Special, Year In Review, 50th Episode Retrospective(12-23-2021)
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode 50 is a special bonus episode. It is not only a Holiday episode, it is also a 2021 Year In Review, as well as a 50th Episode retrospective. It is the Holiday season and hopefully you all get to spend time with family and friends and have a lot of good food. We look back at 2021 in general. There were a lot of fun topics covered on the podcast with many more to come in 2022. Creating, researching, recording, editing, and promoting a podcast is a lot of work. However anybody listeni...