Best Girardeau Podcasts (2024)

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Managed and Private Property Deer Hunting 26:18

20d ago26:18

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Listen in as we talk about the rules and regulations of the Cape Girardeau managed and private property deer hunting.By rnewtons

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Almost Yesterday: John Harold Craven, Chief of Chaplains 1:57

4h ago1:57

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It seems like almost yesterday that a young man from Chaffee, Missouri, joined the United States Marine Corps. The date was October 24, 1933. And, the young man, John H. Craven, went through boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, and volunteered for sea duty in order to qualify for admission to the Naval Academy, the only visible option to him…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' 1:44

9h ago1:44

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“Forty-seven years before construction workers discovered the skeleton in the old farmer’s well on Chicken Hill, a Jewish theater manager in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, named Moshe Ludlow had a vision about Moses. Moshe had this vision on a Monday morning in February as he was cleaning out the remnants of a Chick Webb one-night stand at his tiny All-A…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Crook Manifesto' 1:49

4h ago1:49

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“From then on whenever he heard the song he thought of the death of Munson. It was the Jackson 5 after all who put Ray Carney back in the game following four years on the straight and narrow. The straight and narrow - it described a philosophy and a territory, a neighborhood with borders and local customs.”…

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Almost Yesterday: The Hobby Horse is Invented in Sikeston 1:49

6d ago1:49

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the mechanical hobby horse came into existence. U. S. patent number 1,863,012 was filed on February 21, 1931 by J. Otto Hahs of Sikeston, Missouri.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Body' 1:43

3d ago1:43

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Over the course of twenty-three chapters Bryson explains the mysteries of the human body. The chapters are also riddled with information about the medical geniuses who discovered how the body works, how they tried to solve medical issues and some of the unique patients who helped with their discoveries.…

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Almost Yesterday: Walter W. Parker Retires from SEMO 1:46

11d ago1:46

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that Walter W. Parker retired as president of Southeast Missouri State College. The date was July 1, 1956, and his 23 year tenure as president of the institution is the longest in its history.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Fertile Earth' 1:51

10d ago1:51

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“They were in the orchard. Hands bound behind their backs with rope, they were all kneeling in a neat row facing the river, first the men, then the women. At the end of the row was a girl."By Betty Martin

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Martin's Must Reads: 'Honey and Venom' 1:50

18d ago1:50

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If you’ve ever wanted to become better friends with bees, then you must read Honey and Venom by Andrew Cote.By Betty Martin

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Almost Yesterday: Dribbling to Evansville 2:00

20d ago2:00

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It seems like almost yesterday that 15 students from Southeast Missouri State University set out to dribble a basketball from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Evansville, Indiana.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Atomic Habits' 1:48

1M ago1:48

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“It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. Too often, we convince ourselves that massive success requires massive action. Meanwhile, improving by 1 percent isn’t particularly notable - sometimes it isn’t even noticeable - but it can be far more mean…

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Almost Yesterday: Virdon Scholarships at Southeast 1:43

28d ago1:43

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team traded one of their most famous players, Enos Slaughter, to the New York Yankees for Mel Wright and four players to be named later. One of those four players, named later, was Bill Virdon, who became a successful major leaguer.…

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Almost Yesterday: Malden School System Expands Service 1:59

1M ago1:59

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the Malden, Missouri School System introduced a new era in southeast Missouri education. With the beginning of the 1957-1958 school year, the Malden schools, for the very first time, provided special education classes for handicapped children.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Lie Maker' 1:43

1M ago1:43

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“He could have some one out there, “ the man said, pulling back the front window curtains a tentative inch. “Watching the house right now.” He was careful not to step directly in front of the glass as he peeked outside. He ran his fingers nervously through his thick, dark hair. His handsome features were undercut by the fear in his eyes. He wasn’t …

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Underground Library' 1:51

1M ago1:51

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“It is estimated that over half a million people used the London Underground stations as shelters during the war, many on a regular basis. The stations were up to the task, becoming underground communities with provisions and services.”By Betty Martin

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Almost Yesterday: The Sulfur Springs Train Wreck of 1922 1:51

2M ago1:51

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It seems like almost yesterday that the worst train wreck in Missouri history occurred. The date was August 5, 1922, and the location was on a bridge over Glaize Creek, beside the Mississippi river, between Herculaneum and Kimmswick.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Lenny MarksGets Away with Murder' 1:45

2M ago1:45

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“Lenny Marks seldom found herself unprepared. Lessons for her grade five students were religiously compiled a fortnight in advance, her tax return would be ready to submit no later than the fifteenth of July every year and her home fire escape plan was reviewed and updated each summer. She found tremendous peace in this level of organization, which…

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Almost Yesterday: Missouri Gets a State Flag 1:49

2M ago1:49

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that the State of Missouri acquired a state flag. The date was March 22, 1913, and this was part of a movement motivated by the development of aluminum flag poles, the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and the admission of three new states: Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona, all occurring in the early twentieth cen…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Don't Make Me Pull Over!' 1:44

2M ago1:44

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Richard Raytay’s book “Don’t Make Me Pull Over!: An Informal History of the Family Road Trip” is a great read for any of you listeners who had a similar childhood. It is a mix of memoir, history lesson and travelogue.

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Almost Yesterday: Cape Girardeau Municipal Band Begins 1:49

2M ago1:49

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It seems like Almost Yesterday that a group of young men in Cape Girardeau, Missouri decided to start a band. Under the leadership of Captain C. F. Schuchert, twelve young men who were musically inclined – and had instruments - came together and became a popular group, performing at parades, picnics and public events.…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'A Song to Drown Rivers' 1:47

2M ago1:47

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“They say that when I was born, all the wild geese flew down from the sky, and the fish swam beneath the waves, having forgotten how to swim. Even the lotus flowers in our gardens quivered and turned their heads away, so ashamed they were of their own diminished allure in my presence. I have always found such stories to be laughably exaggerated, bu…

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Almost Yesterday: Zip Codes Implemented 1:47

3M ago1:47

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It seems like almost yesterday that the US postal system implemented a zone improvement plan for distribution of the United States mail. World War II had dramatically increased the volume of mail and in 1943 a series of basic postal zones were created.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Storm We Made' 1:49

2M ago1:49

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“In Malaysia, our grandparents love us by not speaking. More specifically, they do not speak about their lives from 1941-1945, the period when the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Malaysia, tossed the British colonizers out, and turned a quiet nation into one that was at war with itself.”By Betty Martin

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Almost Yesterday: Fred McGuire wins Congressional Medal of Honor 2:00

3M ago2:00

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It seems like almost yesterday that Fred Henry McGuire of Gordonville, Missouri received our nation's highest award for valor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. McGuire was born on November 7, 1890 and joined the Navy at age 19 in 1909.By Frank Nickell

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The Women' 1:42

3M ago1:42

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“It’s all about the men,” Gwyn said. “Did I tell you I tried to join a Vietnam vets talk therapy session in Dallas? It’s always the same thing. ‘You don’t belong. You’re a woman. There were no women in Vietnam.’”By Betty Martin

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'House of Glass' 1:49

3M ago1:49

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“Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. That’s her routine. I stand on a grimy square of sidewalk near the busy intersection of 16th and K Streets, scanning the approaching pedestrians. My new client will arrive in seven minutes. I don’t need to meet her today. ”By Betty Martin

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women' 1:58

3M ago1:58

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“A thousand years in the past, a thousand years in the future - no matter where you live or how rich or poor you are - the four phases of a woman’s life are the same,” Respectful Lady says. “You are a little girl, so you are still in milk days. When you turn fifteen, you will enter hair- pinning days. The way we style your hair will announce to the…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Hello Beautiful' 1:49

4M ago1:49

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“Julia was in the back garden, an eighteen-by-sixteen-foot rectangle hemmed by wooden fences, watching her mother dig up the last of the season’s potatoes at the exact time William was due at the house. She knew he’d be punctual and that one of her sisters would let him in. William would probably be flustered by her father, who would ask him if he …

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Fraud Tips 26:02

4M ago26:02

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We sit down and talk with Corporal Hellmann about his role along with fraud tips on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.By rnewtons

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'The River We Remember' 1:55

4M ago1:55

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“If you visit the Alabaster River at sunrise or sunset, you’re likely to see the sudden small explosions of water where fish are feeding. Although there are many kinds of fish who make the Alabaster their home, the most aggressive are channel catfish. They’re mud suckers, bottom feeders, river vultures, the worst kind of scavengers. Channel cats wi…

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Traffic Division with Sgt. Neels 16:32

5M ago16:32

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Listen in as we sit down with Sgt. Brad Neels and discuss the traffic division here at Cape PD.By rnewtons

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Recap of top 2023 episodes and upcoming events 12:33

8M ago12:33

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Listen to this episode to find out what the top 2023 episodes were along with several upcoming events. If you are a first responder, make sure you listen. Several upcoming events are geared toward you.By rnewtons

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Community Service Officer 14:34

8M ago14:34

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Join us as we talk about Cpl. Couch's role as Community Service Officer and meet our newest Crime Prevention Officer Lenzie Summers and what his role will be.By rnewtons

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Community Events with SEMO and WalMart 22:11

9M ago22:11

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We have the honor and privilege to serve one of the greatest communities in Southeast Missouri. Join us as we reflect on some past events and some great events in the near future.By rnewtons

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Media Relations 23:50

10M ago23:50

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Join us as we sit down and talk with Jeremy J. Ford and Sasha Moore with KBSI Fox23 about how the media and the Police Department play such a crucial role in working together.By rnewtons

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Podcast with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department 20:27

10M ago20:27

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Our brothers who get to eat breakfast and enjoy hot dinners at the firehouse have taken time to join us for a podcast. In all seriousness, we work very closely with our fire department and we both rely heavily on one another. Take a listen to this episode to learn a little more about the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.…

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CGPD IT Brad McKlin 17:35

11M ago17:35

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CGPD is much more than police officers and a jail. We have several jobs that make the Police Department run efficiently every day. One of those positions is the IT position. I am honored for the opportunity to sit down and talk with Brad McKlin about his duties at the Police Department as our IT Technician. Our Police Department is taking huge step…

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LEO Spouse Interviews 24:42

11M ago24:42

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Find out what it's like being married to an LEO and how they feel about their spouses choosing this profession. The men and women who serve your community each and every day could not do it without the support from their families.By rnewtons