Best Linda Pack Podcasts (2024)

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A Truly Grand Tour 44:36

3M ago44:36

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A Truly Grand Tour! Vivid first person accounts and Brilliant nature writing: "A visit to Niagara Falls", by Fanny Trollope, from Domestic Manners of Americans, 1832 "The Approach to the Valley" and "The Ancient Yosemite Glaciers: How the Valley Was Formed," by John Muir, from The Yosemite. 1912 "The Grand Canyon" by Major John Wesley Powell, from …

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Eve's Diary 54:27

4M ago54:27

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Originally published in Harper’s Magazine, Christmas 1905, it is widely believed that "Eve's Diary, (with interpolated extracts from Adam's Diary)" is Mark Twain’s tribute to his late, beloved wife, Olivia Langdon Clemons. BONUS: this episode includes a selection of the tender recollections of Elizabeth Scholl of Ukiah from "Mendocino County Rememb…

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Mollie E. Moore, Mendocino City: Spring pleasures 5:06

5M ago5:06

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An eloquent appreciation of the special beauty of living on the Mendocino Coast.By Linda Pack

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Aldah Nunn Rooks, Town of Christine in Anderson Valley: Murder in the family 5:04

5M ago5:04

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Sad tales of an unlucky family in the late 1800's.By Linda Pack

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Tom Jimerson: Importance of family for the Pomo 5:12

5M ago5:12

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A strong statement about the ethics of Pomo families.By Linda Pack

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John Snider, Covelo: Haley’s comet 5:14

6M ago5:14

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The sighting of Haley's comet in 1910 terrifies a stock driver.By Linda Pack

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Utter Nonsense 51:44

6M ago51:44

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Selections from the genius of Edward Lear: Limericks, A Book of Nonsense, 1846; The Pobble Who has No Toes, Laughable Lyrics, 1877; To Make An Amblongus Pie, Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, 1871; “How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear!” and Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865; Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found …

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Leo Sanders, Philo: Angora goats 5:05

6M ago5:05

5:05

The practice and pride in the skills of raising goats in Anderson Valley.By Linda Pack

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Dan Jensen, Pt. Arena: Smoking opium 5:35

6M ago5:35

5:35

"Hitting the bamboo" and drinking "Jackass" at the turn of the 20th Century in Point Arena.By Linda Pack

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George Hee, Mendocino: Coming from China 5:06

7M ago5:06

5:06

The story of the family that built the temple of Kwan Tai in Mendocino Village.By Linda Pack

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David Warren Ryder, Potter Valley: Revival meetings 5:05

7M ago5:05

5:05

Traveling evangelists provide surprising winter entertainmentBy Linda Pack

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Kindred Spirits 54:21

7M ago54:21

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Meet Kindred Spirits: Great fiction featuring Unusual allies, Surprising companions, and Unlikely friendships of wonderful fictional characters: from the novel The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim; Makes the Whole World Kin, a short story by O. Henry, and the poetry of archy & mehitiabel by Don Marquis. Read for you by Linda Pack…

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William Robertson, Covelo; Myrtle LeValley, Kibesillah; Annie Michaels, Duffy: Home Remedies 5:17

7M ago5:17

5:17

Lively and useful recollections about home remedies.By Linda Pack

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Bey Barnwell, Branscomb: Playing the violin 4:47

7M ago4:47

4:47

The heart-breaking story of a lumberman who yearns to be a classical musician.By Linda Pack

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Lura Reed McKinley, Mina: Homesteading and a Winter burial 5:31

8M ago5:31

5:31

The hardships of living and dying in the northeast corner of Mendocino County in the early 1900's.By Linda Pack

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46 | George Smith: The Brides In the Bath Murders 31:17

8M ago31:17

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It was inevitable that George Joseph Smith would end up in jail one day. The only question was, how long would it take for his cunning crimes to be uncovered? George was a master of deception who swindled a string of lovers out of their life savings and ensured he was named as the beneficiary in the wills of his many wives. He had a curious obsessi…

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Tom Moungovan, Point Arena: Talking about Abalone and blacksmiths in winter 4:44

8M ago4:44

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Anecdotes about livelihoods on the Mendocino CoastBy Linda Pack

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Irene Carlson, Fort Bragg: Finnish theatres and sauna 4:49

8M ago4:49

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The Finnish immigrants to the Mendocino Coast create elaborate entertainments for their community in the early 20th century.By Linda Pack

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45 | John Walsh: From Axe Murderer to Sandwich Press Killer 19:02

8M ago19:02

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When Shelly Walsh dropped her kids off at her dad’s on the evening of 30th June 2008, she had no idea it would be the last time she would ever see her son, daughter, and mother alive. What made an ordinary, loving grandfather in New South Wales, Australia, turn into a mass murderer overnight, killing his entire family without warning? Thanks for li…

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Chester Mack, Comptche: Up a stump by a wild boar 5:03

8M ago5:03

5:03

A young boy encounters a dangerous critter on his way to school.By Linda Pack

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A Christmas Carol, being a Ghost Story for Christmas, by Mr. Charles Dickens 53:13

9M ago53:13

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Being a Ghost Story for Christmas, by Mr. Charles Dickens Brought to life with music and special effects in an original, 1-hour Radio adaptation by R. Bobby, Michael Ducharme, and Linda Pack This production was designed and directed by Linda Pack, and recorded by Alicia Bales at the KZYX Studio in Philo. The sound was mixed by Pe…

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Remembrances of Christmases Past, Part 3 5:43

9M ago5:43

5:43

Melissa Kendrick, Anderson Valley & Ukiah; Lena Meshishnek, Comptche; Elise Pimental, Covelo; and Ruth Hood, Little River all relate their memories of Christmas in Mendocino County in the early 1900's. More of these wonderful stories are Episodes #37 & #38, Remembrances of Christmases Past Parts 1 & 2.…

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Blanche Brown, Philo: Peddlers 5:04

9M ago5:04

5:04

Itinerant salesmen and the first cars in the county.By Linda Pack

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44 | Thomas McMonigle: The Devil's Slide Murder 23:58

9M ago23:58

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What happened to 14-year-old Thora Chamberlain, who was abducted on the way to watch a school football game one Friday afternoon? The main suspect, who had a cunning ruse and a bold disguise, went on the run across America with the FBI hot on his trail. Even after he was captured, he continued to protest his innocence until the end. My Website Twit…

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Monte Bloyd, Anderson Valley: Gambling & Robbery 4:48

9M ago4:48

4:48

An emphatic account of crime and punishment.By Linda Pack

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43 | Malcolm Fairley: The Crimes of The Fox 44:29

9M ago44:29

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In 1984, a serial burglar and rapist was at large in England, his crimes spanning several Home Counties as well as the northeast of the country. He was armed, masked and dangerous, and he had an unusual calling card – in every house he broke into, he built himself a blanket fort in the living room and made himself at home, watching television and d…

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Hattie Kerr, Bell Springs: Getting & making food 5:15

9M ago5:15

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Providing for a remote homestead in the early 1900's.By Linda Pack

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Mart Hurt, Covelo: Cattle & Indians ` 5:24

10M ago5:24

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A story about he herding of both cattle and Indians into Round Valley.By Linda Pack

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42 | Penny Dreadfuls: 3 True Crime Cases 36:08

10M ago36:08

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In this episode, I’m bringing you a collection of short but grisly cases from the 1800s, which on their own would be too short for an episode, but they’re too intriguing not to share so I’ve put three of them together. Let’s go back in time for a whistle-stop tour of three crimes ranging from the brutal to the mysterious. If you’re looking for murd…

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Caspar Hexberg, Fort Bragg: Steam schooners 4:53

10M ago4:53

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A port captain explains the complexities of loading and shipping lumber in the early 1900's.By Linda Pack

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Elsie Farnsworth, Navarro Flat: Smoking salmon 5:07

10M ago5:07

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Preparing the delicious bounty of the Mendocino Coast.By Linda Pack

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41 | John Martin Scripps: The Travelling Serial Killer 36:26

10M ago36:26

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When a pair of legs washed up in Clifford Pier Harbour in Singapore, the police knew something was very wrong. That same week, a South African tourist who had travelled to the country to buy the latest electronics was reported missing. He would never make it home. Somehow, in a country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world and a draconian…

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Tom Jameson, Redwood Valley: Panthers & Grizzly Bears 5:08

10M ago5:08

5:08

Terrifying tales of protecting stock from dangerous predators.By Linda Pack

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Journey to a New Home 58:09

10M ago58:09

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Featuring works by Carl Sandburg and Willa Cather, and the true story of Helen Carpenter’s "Journey by Ox Cart to Potter Valley in 1856." Read for you by Linda Pack and Special Guest Kate Magruder. Special Thanks to Judy Mayhan for her recording of "Everything Must Change".By Linda Pack

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Elsie Allen, Ukiah Valley: Rediscovering her basket weaving art 5:11

11M ago5:11

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An inspiring story from an extraordinary woman reclaiming her Pomo heritage.By Linda Pack

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40 | The Mysterious Axeman of New Orleans 1:04:35

10M ago1:04:35

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What kind of killer could chisel out the panel of a door and creep inside without waking a soul? How was he so light on his feet that nobody heard him coming on the dark, moonless nights on which he struck? That’s what the people of New Orleans were asking themselves when their city was terrorised by a mysterious Axeman who targeted Italian grocers…

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James Brashear, Willits: Railroading 4:46

11M ago4:46

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A proud lifelong railroad man talks about his career.By Linda Pack

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39 | Anjette Donovan Lyles: Black Widow of Macon 21:51

11M ago21:51

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Anjette Donovan Lyles ran a popular diner in downtown Macon, Georgia and she oozed Southern charm, wowing customers with her lemon pie and banana pudding. But behind the home-cooked meals and the bright red lipstick-smile, lurked a dangerous killer from whom none of her family members were safe… Thanks for listening! Here's how to get in touch with…

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Aldine Gorman, Greenwood: The “River Drive” 5:01

11M ago5:01

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A thrilling and lyrical recounting of getting the logs down the river.By Linda Pack

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John Fayal, Mendocino: Playing accordion at dances & saloons 5:10

11M ago5:10

5:10

Having fun at dances and drinking all over town.By Linda Pack

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38 | Linda Ricchio & Ron Ruse : The Fatal Attraction Killer 24:00

11M ago24:00

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Ronald Ruse was a happy, easy-going young man who enjoyed surfing and softball in his home state of sunny California. But when he met girlfriend Linda Ricchio, everything changed for the worse. This is a sad and alarming story of obsession and stalking that culminated in disaster and ruined more than one life. Thanks for listening! Here’s how you c…

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The Blue Plate Special 56:14

11M ago56:14

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A literary feast about our greatest love, Food! A veritable smorgasbord of stories by Carl Sandburg, Saki (H.H. Munro) and O. Henry accompanied by some tasty tidbits of culinary history.By Linda Pack

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Ernest “Sharkey” Rawles, Boonville: Uncle Joe 5:10

11M ago5:10

5:10

Amazing anecdotes of a tough character in the 1860's.By Linda Pack

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37 | Murder in the Pink City 31:47

11M ago31:47

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When a family man desperate for excitement in his mundane life created a fake online persona and swiped right on a beautiful young woman on Tinder, he intended to take advantage of her naivety and hook up with her for casual sex. But neither of them knew it would be a match made in hell...and it was only a matter of time before deception escalated …

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36 | Francis Ballem : The Philadelphia Trunk Murder 16:45

12M ago16:45

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When a WWII veteran was approached in Philadelphia by a man in a distinctive alpine hat, the two seemed to hit it off. But by the next morning, one of them would be dead and the other would become the object of a manhunt after a grisly discovery was made inside an abandoned footlocker. But was the case as clear cut as it seemed? Thanks for listenin…

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Lura Frati, Covelo: Teaching at the Indian School 5:21

12M ago5:21

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Starting the first school on the Round Valley Indian Reservation in 1910.By Linda Pack

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35 | Lynn Siddons : The Canal Towpath Murder 19:12

12M ago19:12

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Why did it take so long for the killer of 16-year-old Lynn Siddons to be brought to justice? This case involved a man who was obsessed with Jack the Ripper and blamed his crimes on his stepson, and a police force who were woefully inefficient in tackling the case. Lynn’s tenacious grandmother was forced to fight for the truth, in an 18-year legal b…

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Cecil Gowan, Philo: The original Anderson Valley Apple Show 5:15

12M ago5:15

5:15

The beginnings of County agriculture and transportation in the early 1900's.By Linda Pack

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34 | Stephanie Scott An Australian Tragedy 22:36

12M ago22:36

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It should have been obvious that for school cleaner Vincent Stanford, spying on girls in the bathroom was just the beginning. When he began stalking a 12-year-old pupil and amassed hundreds of photos of her, it was only a matter of time before he escalated to rape and murder. His victim was dedicated teacher Stephanie Scott, whose life he cut short…