In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod and New England Podcast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. There are fun lifestyle topics, a dash of history, a slice of humor, and more mixed into a buffet of topics you'll love to hear about. Created and hosted by New England author Christopher Setterlund.
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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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
Episode 58: BONUS - The Teacher Who Influenced My Life the Most(2-24-2022)
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 muc...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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...
Episode 54: BONUS - How to Write A Book(01-27-2022)
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 ...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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 jewel...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. Happy 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. W...
Episode 50: BONUS - Holiday Special, Year In Review, 50th Episode Retrospective(12-23-2021)
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 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....
Episode 49: Garbage Pail Kids; The Legend of The Columns of West Dennis; Top 5 Christmas Season Toys; Southern Shores NC (12-16-2021)
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 49 brings the gross out humor to the Holiday season. For a brief time in the 1980's Garbage Pail Kids took the youth of America by storm. At first these stickers were seen as a disgusting spin on Cabbage Patch Kids. What was it that caused their downfall? What was it like to be a kid when these first came out? For 35 years a beautifully stoic building has been slowly decaying on Rt. 28 in West Dennis. An eyesore today it was once a family homestead and at...
Episode 48: The Flying Santa, Sears Wish Book, Top 5 Christmas Movies, Duck NC(12-09-2021)
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 48 is filled with Holiday cheer! It kicks off with the heartwarming story of the Flying Santa, Edward Rowe Snow. He spent decades delivering gifts to lighthouses and other remote island locations to spread joy. We take a Road Trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first of several incredible sights on the Outer Banks is the small town of Duck. The holiday cheer continues with a journey Back In the Day and the memories of what it was like to be a k...
Episode 47: Top 5 Christmas TV Specials; Restaurant Storytime III - Baked Potato Adventures; The Nintendo Game Boy; Colonial Williamsburg VA(12-2-2021)
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 47 kicks of the Holiday season in style. It begins with the hilarious but true stories from Restaurant Storytime III. These center around what was to be done with baked potatoes that were left over from the night before. The newest Road Trip is a journey back in time to Colonial Williamsburg Virginia. It is the largest living history museum that allows you to totally amerce yourself in the lives of 18th century Colonists. We go way Back In the Day to the r...
Episode 46: BONUS - Happy Thanksgiving. What I Am Thankful For (11-23-2021)
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 46 is a special Bonus edition of the podcast. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who has been listening to the podcast over its first year in existence! This episode focuses on the people, places, and things that I am thankful for. Episode 46 is also being released on November 23rd which is the birthday of my sister Katie, who you hear about weekly through the promo for her Wear Your Wish company. I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with fami...
Episode 45: When the Cape Cod Melody Tent Was A Music Circus; U2's Achtung Baby 30 Years Later; Top 5 Disco Era Artists; Historic Jamestowne VA (11-18-2021)
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 45 is musically charged. It begins with the story of the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Before it was the premiere entertainment location on the Cape it was a Music Circus in a grassy field near Hyannis' Main Street. Learn all about how it started. This week's Road Trip takes us to where the first English settlement in America began. Historic Jamestowne Virginia is a fascinating look back over 400 years and is still sharing its secrets thanks to current archaeologi...
Episode 44: Tecmo Super Bowl, The Original Cape Cod Canal Bridges, Favorite Maine Towns, Lynchburg VA (11-11-2021)
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 44 begins by going back more than a century to the story of the creation of the Cape Cod Canal, more specifically the three original bridges that spanned across it. Whatever happened to them? This week's Road Trip takes us to the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. Chock full of culture, waterfront scenery, an historic marketplace and more this will surely leaving you itching to pay the city a visit. We go way Back In the Day to 30 years ago and the release of Tec...
Episode 43: The Legend of the Mill Hill Club; Podcast Year 2 Begins; Hair Coloring Follies; Funniest As Seen On TV Products; Appomattox VA(11-04-2021)
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 43 begins Year Two of the podcast and what better way to celebrate a birthday show than with the story of one of the kings of Cape Cod entertainment the Mill Hill Club in West Yarmouth. From humble beginnings of suits and strings this establishment turned in to one of the most happening places to be for over fifty years. Birthdays can make you feel old, one way to feel young again is by giving your hair a more youthful shade. We go way Back In the Day as I ...
Episode 42: BONUS - The Scariest Places I Have Ever Visited(10-21-21)
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 42 is the newest special monthly Bonus episode. In keeping with the spooky Halloween season this episode showcases some of the Scariest Places I Have Visited. Many of these can be visited today, some cannot, but they all deserve mention. They stick to the New England area and range from cemeteries, to deep dark woods, haunted houses, and abandoned buildings. In addition there are some places I visited that I thought would be scary and were not as well as ...
Episode 41: Smuttynose Axe Murders; Fangoria Magazine; Underrated Cape Cod Attractions; Blue Ridge Parkway, SNL Debut(10-14-2021)
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 41 continues the spooky Halloween season with the ghastly true crime story of the Smuttynose Axe Murders. On a remote island miles off of the coast of Maine two women were brutally murdered in 1873. Learn the story behind the crime and why there might be questions as to who the killer was even to this day. Nothing was cooler as a child of the 1980's than reading Fangoria Magazine. With graphic bloody photos from classic horror films it was Fangoria that ga...
Episode 40: Cape Cod's Loneliest Grave; 900/Hotline Numbers; North Shore MA Attractions; Winchester VA(10-7-2021)
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 40 is the first of October and begins the spooky Halloween season. This week's show kicks it off with the story of Cape Cod's loneliest grave. Located deep in the woods of North Truro. Who was Thomas Ridley and why is he buried so far from civilization? The next Road Trip segment features Winchester, Virginia. It has a connection to the Civil War but there is so much more to see and do there. What are the Top 5 Massachusetts North Shore attractions? This...
Episode 39: Running A Marathon; Being A 1980's Patriots Fan; Top 5 1980's Saturday Morning Cartoons; Harpers Ferry WV(9-30-2021)
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 39 begins with tips and advice for those looking to train for and finish a fall marathon. When you've run out of water and busted through the Runner's High you know you're marathon training. There's also stories from the last marathon I ran. They've won 6 Super Bowls in the 21st Century. However growing up in the 1980's being a New England Patriots fan was far different. We're going way Back In the Day to when the team was mediocre at best, including when...
Episode 38: BONUS - Nirvana's Nevermind Album 30 Years Later(9-23-2021)
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 38 of the podcast is a special bonus episode. On September 24, 1991 Nirvana released their 2nd album Nevermind. It changed the music industry by introducing Grunge music to a broader audience. Kurt Cobain became a voice of a generation whether he wanted to or not. The band and the album broke barriers and eventually dethroned Michael Jackson on top of the charts. This episode covers the Nevermind album as the 30th anniversary of its release approaches. It ...
Episode 37: Writing For Travel Channel; Defunct New England Stores; The 27 Club; What Was A Fotomat?; Hagerstown MD(9-16-2021)
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 37 starts with the time I briefly wrote for Travel Channel's website. How did it come about? What were some benefits? What were some problems? Take a trip back in time and reminisce about some favorite defunct New England based stores. These were all once giants of business but no more. They are collected in the latest Top 5 list. The epic 2,100-mile Road Trip continues with a stop in Hagerstown, Maryland. Good food, breweries and wineries, hiking, fishin...
Episode 36: Cape Cod's 1st Radio Station; Going Back to School; 9/11 20 Years Later; Gettysburg PA; Movies That Gave Me Nightmares(9-9-2021)
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 36 shines a light on Cape Cod's first-ever radio station. It came in with a lot of buzz but quickly died out. It did however lead to all of the stations that exist now so it deserves its spot in history. We take a special Road Trip to the hallowed Civil War grounds of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was an amazing and humbling experience to walk the battlefield and the cemetery. Hear all about why this was a Bucket List spot for me. Also, did I see any spiri...
Episode 35: Restaurant Storytime III - Attack of the Swans; Top 5 1980's Fads; Old School PSA's; Hershey PA(9-2-2021)
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 35 begins with a return to the Restaurant Storytime series. For part III we take a look at what happens when people feed swans at a restaurant after being told not to. It does not end well. Take a Road Trip to the sweetest place in America. The Chocolate Capital, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Though there is more to see in this mid-sized town it is most well known for Hersheypark. What were some of the most popular and random fads of the 1980's? In the episode ...
Episode 34: BONUS - Landscaping Love Letter(8-26-2021)
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 34 is another special bonus episode. It is all about the job that landscapers do. It is so much more than raking and mowing lawns. It is long hours in the hot sun, long travel times in between jobs, and even physical injuries. On this episode there will be some personal stories of the landscaping days, including concussions, separated shoulders, and million dollar marble pools. Although it could be a tough, thankless job, there were still fun times. This ...
Episode 33: Obsolete Technology; The Rise and Fall of Cable TV; Dummerston Vine Cemetery; Harrisburg PA, The Legend of Elvis(8-19-2021)
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 33 begins with a classic tale of old New England folklore. Could a creeping vine predict the impending deaths of a cursed family? This is the tale of the Dummerston Vine Cemetery of Vermont. VCR's, Rotary Phones, and more! What are the Top 5 pieces of Obsolete Technology of the last 40 years? These are the things that were huge at one point but have faded away. At one time Cable TV was something that everyone had. They paid a high price for the privilege o...
Episode 32: Lizzie Borden Took An Axe; Favorite Boston Athletes; Scranton PA Home of The Office; Collecting Baseball Cards(8-12-2021)
August 12, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 32 starts with one of the most infamous murder cases in American history. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother 40 whacks. Or did she? Although acquitted for the murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River in 1892 the court of public opinion was far different. Lizzie Borden's story is fascinating and goes far beyond the double-murder trial. The epic 2019 Road Trip continues with a stop at the home of The Office Scranton, Pennsylvania. Although...
Episode 31: 2,100-Mile Road Trip Overview; MTV Debuts; Kevin McHale Basketball Camp; My Top 5 Concerts I've Seen; Hudson, NY(8-5-2021)
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 31 begins with an overview of my amazing 2019 Road Trip. Spanning 2,100-miles, 6 days, and 11 states, it was chock full of incredible sites I had always wanted to see. In this episode I explain why I went, how I pulled off so many miles in such a short time, and preview some of the places I saw. We begin the journey with a trip to Hudson, New York. Seen as one of the best small towns in America it is home to art and culture, fabulous water views, and my fa...
Episode 30: BONUS - Coping With Grief and Loss; Let Me Tell You About My Friend Matt(7-22-2021)
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 30 is a special Bonus edition of the podcast. It is a subject I've wanted to speak on for a while and was just waiting for the appropriate time. It is all about one of my oldest and most important friends in my life. His name was Matt and he passed away suddenly and far too young four years ago. This episode will deal with losing someone, the grief, and sometimes regrets that one has to cope with. I have done my best to keep it light in most places, remem...
Episode 29: When I Was On TV; Top 5 Cape Cod Scenic Drives; Basketball Hoop Memories; Road Trip Middleborough, MA(7-15-2021)
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 29 kicks off with my memories of my one and so far only television appearance. I go into detail about how I got on WCVB-TV Channel 5 Boston's Award-Winning show Chronicle in 2019 and give some behind the scenes fun stories. We take a Road Trip to the small town of Middleborough, Massachusetts. Nestled halfway between New Bedford and Plymouth it feels bigger than it is in some areas and in the middle of nowhere in others. Come for the Ocean Spray cranberrie...
Episode 28: The Cannibals of Boon Island, Maine; Top 5 80's TV Mascots; An Epic Martha's Vineyard Photo Trip; 1980's Music Stores (7-8-2021)
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 28 begins with a return to the Dedication to the Craft series. This time it is a wild, fun-filled trip Steve and I took to Martha's Vineyard. It includes alpacas, fearless skunks, Jaws filming locations, and more! The mood gets darker with the story of cannibalism on Boon Island, Maine. A shipwreck 300 years ago led to the survivors making some difficult decisions. What led to this outcome? We go Back In the Day to some classic music stores of the 1980's....
Episode 28: The Cannibals of Boon Island, Maine; Top 5 80's TV Mascots; An Epic Martha's Vineyard Photo Trip; 1980's Music Stores (7-8-2021)
July 08, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBEpisode 28 begins with a return to the Dedication to the Craft series. This time it is a wild, fun-filled trip Steve and I took to Martha's Vineyard. It includes alpacas, fearless skunks, Jaws filming locations, and more! The mood gets darker with the story of cannibalism on Boon Island, Maine. A shipwreck 300 years ago led to the survivors making some difficult decisions. What led to this outcome? We go Back In the Day to some classic music stores of the 1980's. Do you remember Record ...
Episode 27: Top 5 Lighthouses; The Benny's Retail Stores History; Road Trip: Hampton Beach, NH; Remember the Sega CD?(7-1-2021)
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 27 begins by sharing the long history of a Southern New England staple, the Benny's retail store. Originally an automotive store it evolved into a place you could get anything you needed over its nearly a century in existence. Take a Road Trip to the little seaside resort town of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It may be less than 2 square miles in size but it is packed with things to see and do including the Hampton Beach Casino. There have been numerous ico...
Episode 26: BONUS - The Iconic History of the Cape Cod Coliseum (6-24-2021)
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBSend us a Text Message. The history of the iconic supernova that was the Cape Cod Coliseum is covered in depth on a special Bonus episode of the podcast. Episode 26 covers the flash in the pan that was the Coliseum beginning with its inception as mainly a hockey rink for youth hockey and the Cape Cod Cubs. What followed was a who's who of musical talent throughout the 1970's into the 1980's. For a time it outshined the Cape Cod Melody Tent and was owned by sports entertainment mogul Vince...
Episode 25: Top 5 Cape Cod Icons; How Jolt Cola Fueled My Teenage Years; Restaurant Storytime II: Electric Boogaloo; Road Trip: Groton, CT(6-17-2021)
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 25 has a few new and exciting changes! The debut of the Top 5 includes Cape Cod Icons, the places you have to see and experience if you have never been to the Cape, or even if you have been a thousand times. Restaurant Storytime Part II goes back to my first year in the industry. A humble dishwasher embroiled in a food fight that ended in a TKO on a fellow coworker. We go way Back In the Day to the fuel of my teenage years, Jolt Cola. A staple of the youth...
Episode 24: Chef Mason Pryme Interview(Cleat & Anchor); Cape Cod's Target Ship; What Is A Xennial?; This Week In History(First Drive-In)(6-10-2021)
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 24 starts off with a special interview. Mason Pryme is a highly-rated, award-winning chef. He is now plying his trade at the Cleat & Anchor in Dennis Port. He shared why this is his favorite place he has worked thus far and why you should come visit(Hint: Smoked BBQ, a huge craft beer list, live entertainment) For decades a looming hulk sat out in Cape Cod Bay. Though it is not visible anymore the SS James Longstreet still resides off the coast of Eastham, ...
Episode 23: The Home of Cape Cod Clam Chowder; Road Trip Narragansett, RI; Reliving My First Crushes; This Week In History(Memorial Day)(6-3-2021)
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 23 starts with a look back at one of Cape Cod's most iconic restaurants: Mildred's Chowder House. In the shadow of the Barnstable Airport this legend spent decades delivering classic clam chowder to locals and visitors alike. It is still looked back upon fondly more than 20 years after it closed. This episode's Road Trip is a journey to one of the most beautiful towns in New England. The classic seaside town of Narragansett, Rhode Island has something for ...
Episode 22: BONUS - Mental Health Awareness: Chris Cornell, Depression, and Myself (5-27-2021)
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 22 is another shorter bonus episode of the podcast. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this episode is a deep dive into shining a light on mental health issues, specifically depression. Chris Cornell was an extremely talented, versatile, and successful musician for more than 25 years. In the early morning hours of May 18, 2017 after a show with his band Soundgarden he took his own life in his hotel room. This death affected me more than any celebrity ...
Episode 21: The Eldia Comes Ashore at Nauset Beach; New Book Release Info!; Memories of Staying at the National Seashore; This Week In History(Wizard of Oz)(5-20-2021)
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 21 is packed! It is the week of the launch of my 6th book Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape Cod through Arcadia Publishing/History Press! I go over some of what went into the creation of this book, how Covid delayed it, and where to get it! Also join in the Book Launch Livestream Monday May 24th at 7:30pm on Instagram. In 1984 a nearly 500-foot freighter named Eldia was pushed ashore at Nauset Beach during a heavy gale. Relive the story of a maritime disas...
Episode 20: BONUS - Special Tribute to My Hero, My Role Model, My Grampa (5-15-2021)
May 15, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSend us a Text Message. This is a special bonus episode of the podcast. Episode 20 falls on the 2 year anniversary of the death of my grandfather John Sullivan. I thought what better way to honor him than by sharing who he was, what he did, and why he was the person I try to be in my own life. We start with an overview of his life. From his childhood in Fitchburg, adulthood in Brockton, and later years on Cape Cod 'Sully' was a larger than life personality with an unstoppable work ethic ...
Episode 19: The Debut of Restaurant Storytime; Owl's Head, Maine; 1980's Children's Books; This Week In History(Golden Girls)(5-13-2021)
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 19 starts off with the debut of a fun new segment. Restaurant Storytime shares entertaining, strange, but totally true stories from my nearly 2 decades in the restaurant industry. This first story is all about a snowball fight gone wrong. Next up is a Road Trip to Owl's Head, Maine. An absolutely quintessential Maine small town there is a lot to see but it might be best to go where your feet take you here. Lighthouses, lobsters, classic cars, a general sto...
Episode 18: Before the Cape Cod Mall There Was Storyland; Little League Baseball Memories; Middlebury VT; This Week In History(Hindenburg)(5-6-2021)
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 18 begins with the unique Storyland amusement park that stood where the Cape Cod Mall currently stands. A beloved fixture of the 1950's and 1960's this Mother Goose inspired attraction was a destination before Hyannis became the hub of the Cape. In the picturesque beauty of Northern Vermont, placed perfectly between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains is the town of Middlebury. A college town filled with history and natural attractions this quaint New En...
Episode 17: Let's Go To Friendly's; Road Trip to Nantucket; Some Embarrassing Old School Sleepover Stories; This Week In History(First Boston Marathon)(4-22-2021)
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 17 starts with chicken strips and ice cream as I reminisce about lunch dates with my Nina at Friendly's. From patty melts, Fishamajigs, Jubilee Rolls, to Jim Dandy sundaes and Fribbles there were few places I loved going more as a kid than Friendly's. Learn some of the history of this New England/Northeast staple. Nantucket island is so filled with incredible history, shops, beaches, and other attractions that there is no way to do only one Road Trip. The ...
Episode 16: Revisit A Cape Cod Speakeasy; What Was Digital Music Express?; Why I Quit Drinking; This Week In History(Titanic Sinks)(4-15-2021)
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSend us a Text Message. It's the Sweet 16 episode of the podcast. Raise a glass to one of Cape Cod's Prohibition-era speakeasies. The Casa Madrid sat among the trees in a quiet village of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts however inside the unique building was a raucous party atmosphere. The only thing bigger than the party was the raid that exposed the illegal activities going on inside. Before streaming apps like Pandora and Spotify, even before satellite radio like Sirius and XM, there was...
Episode 15: Celebrating My Nina's Life; Road Trip to Block Island; The Day Grunge Music Died; This Week In History(TV Is Unveiled) (4-8-2021)
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 15 is a very bittersweet one. I am sad yet proud to share a celebration of life for my Nina, Rosemarie Sullivan, who passed March 23. It is a reflection of the amazing person she was, with some funny moments as well. It is meant to bring back good memories of loved ones for anyone who has lost those who meant so much. We take a Road Trip to one of New England's most spectacular islands. Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island might only be 1/4 the size...
Episode 14: A Beginner's Guide to Photography; Why You Should Be Running; My Fisher-Price Phonograph Memories; This Week In History(Alcatraz, etc) (3-25-2021)
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBEpisode 14 starts with a special introduction to photography. Recorded on location at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston, Massachusetts I interview professional photographer Steve Drozell. He shares some tips for those looking to get into photography and hints on how to improve your work for those that have wanted to take better photos. Springtime is here, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather. It is also a perfect time to combine the improving weather with a cardio f...
Episode 14: A Beginner's Guide to Photography; Running Is Fun(No, Really); I Was An 8-Year Old Metalhead; This Week In History(Alcatraz, etc) (3-25-2021)
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 14 starts with a special introduction to photography. Recorded on location at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston, Massachusetts I interview professional photographer Steve Drozell. He shares some tips for those looking to get into photography and hints on how to improve your work for those that have wanted to take better photos. Springtime is here, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the weather. It is also a perfect time to combine the improvin...
Episode 13: Chuck E Cheese Memories; Beston's Outermost House of Eastham; Road Trip to Hartford, CT; This Week In History (3-18-2021)
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Lucky Episode 13 of the podcast begins with the story of The Outermost House in Eastham, Massachusetts. The tiny dune shack known as Fo'castle was where author Henry Beston lived for a year and wrote of life on Cape Cod's Great Beach. But what of the shack after the book was written? We explore that here. Take a trip way Back in the Day to Chuck E Cheese's 'where a kid can be a kid.' Born from the mind of a video game pioneer this chain has had its share of treme...
Episode 12: Ancestry DNA Review; Rocky Point Amusement Park; School Film Strips; This Week In History (3-11-2021)
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In Episode 12 I share the process and results of my Ancestry DNA test. There were definitely a few surprises but overall it was a highly informative and positive experience. I'll let you know the nuts and bolts of the process for anyone who was thinking of purchasing a test kit for themselves. We take a look back at one of the originals of New England amusement parks, Rocky Point. Based in Warwick, Rhode Island it existed in one form or another for almost 150 year...