Best The Lighthouse Keepers Company Podcasts (2024)

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Wicked Curious Radio - For Good or Ill - Strange & Spooky Medicine 32:56

6M ago32:56

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In this episode of Wicked Curious Roxie shares some spooky tales of colonial medicine, eerie folkways and herbal closets. Were some sicknesses the work of witchcraft or the devil? How did a doctor from Connecticut brew his "black powder" potion to treat smallpox? Discover the frights of 1735 in southern New Hampshire that changed the course of hist…

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Wicked Curious Radio - Trains, Unhappy Ghosts and a Strange Fire 29:38

6M ago29:38

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In this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares some short spooky stories from a haunted train line, to the spirits of murdered men in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Plus, discover a superstitious tale about how to cure a curse of malaria. There are a few New England Curiosities updates and news on the next book. Thank you so much fo…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - The Queen of the Windjammers, A Cursed Captain & The Secret of Sailor Jack 39:25

11M ago39:25

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In this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares two mysterious maritime tales and a Victorian poem of a doomed ghost ship. The Queen of windjammers departs in her own dramatic way with a flash of fire in Casco Bay, Maine. A grandmother gathers her young grandchildren close while they whisper the tale of a cursed ship, where the m…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Storm Tossed Lighthouses and their Legendary Keepers 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for a spooky discussion of storm tossed lighthouses, the harrowing experiences of their keepers and some of the ghost stories they left behind. Also, discover a haunted corner in New Haven, Connecticut, where a ghostly grocer wandered his store for ma…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Mysterious Waters, Lost Treasure & A Tip of the Hat to Revolutionary Ghosts 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

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In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for two stories of mysterious ships, lost treasure and one of the most unusual maritime tragedies in Maine history. Do these historical events leave behind echos of spirits past, or is there something more going on? Roxie also shares the foreword she …

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Wicked Curious Radio With Roxie Zwicker - A Trio of Holiday Stories 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

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In this storytelling episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie shares two holiday stories and a poem. The first story is a heartwarming tale of inspiration, about a neighbor who some folks called a skeleton. We will also discuss the author of this tale, who was a believer in ghosts in real life. Our second story is a terrifying Victorian tale of a lat…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Spooky Season Wrap-Up! 1:09:58

1+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by the Professor Lou Blasi for a review of the October adventures of New England Curiosities. Roxie shares some new stories gathered from the many locations she visited on the road during spooky season! From the haunted antique shop, a haunted library and a haunted inn discover…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Halloween Edition! 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

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In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou for this special, spirited Halloween show. Roxie shares the story of a mysterious house in Massachusetts with some odd Halloween games... along with a spooky tunnel. Also, there is a story from Maine about a ghostly girl who came back from the dead to tell folks where sh…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Old Witchcraft Tales, Spooky Armory in Gloucester & Other Odd Haunts 53:15

2y ago53:15

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In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou in this particularly entertaining and fun show. Fresh from the research archives, Roxie shares many strange tales with Lou, from a haunted armory in Gloucester, Massachusetts to some bizarre witchcraft tales and legends. A haunted hill and house in Boston are the subject…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Haunted Equinox Hotel, Mysteries of Gillette Castle & Moon Legends and Lore 48:36

2y ago48:36

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In this conversational episode of Wicked Curious Radio, Roxie is joined by Lou and Ken for a most intriguing show. From full moon folklore, madness and mysteries, hear tales of unusual experiences and odd beliefs surrounding that bright light in the sky. Then explored the ghost stories from the Equinox hotel in Manchester, Vermont. Does the ghost o…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Haunted Destinations, Creepy Castle, Hill of Storms & Oldest Burial Ground 43:01

2y ago43:01

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares three haunted locations that you should add to your travel itinerary. From a haunted castle in Massachusetts, to a hill of "storms" and spirits to the oldest common burial ground in New Hampshire. Discover the strange history behind each location and even listen to an unforgettable experience that Rox…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Haunted Farms of New England 52:52

2y ago52:52

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie kicks off the summer season with three creepy tales of ghostly phenomena from old New England farms. Unexplained disappearances, cursed land and a haunted farm that ended up making headlines when the story unfolded in court. The stories come to life with vivid descriptions of paranormal encounters and strang…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Haunted Houses of Cambridge & Strange Graves of New Hampshire 51:09

2y ago51:09

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares tales of haunted houses in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explore two New Hampshire graveyards where the stories of the dead return from their burial sites. Eerie tales to give you the creeps. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.co…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Ghost Stories by the Fire 54:10

2y ago54:10

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares ghoulish and ghastly tales from beyond the grave. Discover why the living are more frightening than the dead at a historic Boston burial ground. Explore the story of a Cape Cod minister who just had to be to the meetinghouse on time. Does a Maine doctor haunt his house making sure that he's not forgot…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Dark Poems & Dark Tales 56:36

2y ago56:36

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares some dark New England folklore as written by famous poets. From John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe and many others. Discover tales of witches, creatures, curses and strange goings on. Close your eyes and listen if you dare! For more information on Roxie and New England Cur…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Haunted Southern Maine and the Beaches 49:18

3y ago49:18

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares some ghost stories from the Kennebunks, Wells and York, Maine. Explore the tales of a ghost ship, a haunted summer rental townhouse and long forgotten, eerie shipwrecks. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her website at www.newenglandcuriosities.com. Support the Sho…

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Episode 29: 1970 1:44:59

3y ago1:44:59

1:44:59

WE'RE UNDER ATTACK! Trapped in the booth, Duff has no choice but to keep the show going. Twists, turns, and tunes from 1970! He's not even middle management!By Duff Dixon

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Episode 28: 1989 2:00:33

3y ago2:00:33

2:00:33

It's 1989 and Duff has an unnecessarily wordy question to ask. He'll play an eccelctic selection of tunes and talk to friends, enemies, and in-betweens along the way. Bow bow bowwwwww!By Duff Dixon

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Episode 27: 2015 1:57:34

3y ago1:57:34

1:57:34

After a protracted hiatus, Duff is back and he's playing it by year once again! He'll chat with old friends, make a new friend, and play an ecclectic selection of songs from 2015. Stay cool!By Duff Dixon

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Ghosts, Pirates and Lore of the Casco Bay Islands 40:34

3y ago40:34

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares the pirate tales and ghost stories of the Casco Bay Islands in Maine. Explore the tales of a haunted cellar, curses, animals running rampant with frightening results and so much more. This episode was recorded during a quickly moving thunderstorm, adding even more atmosphere to the scary tales. For mo…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Ghostly Road, the Haunted Jail and the Graveyard Creature 51:23

3y ago51:23

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares the legends and ghost stories of a haunted road in Maine, could the stories be true, or is it all the dream of sleepy drivers traveling at night in the fog. Explore the tales of a haunted jail, where the history is almost scarier than the ghost stories. Plus, a special, old folktale about a creature i…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Ghastly Tales of Grave Robbing 31:39

3y ago31:39

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In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be sharing two creepy tales of grave robbing from Massachusetts. Discover a burial ground that has become a real mystery because of so many years of disturbing the dead. While another resting place became the perfect place for an unscrupulous doctor to find bodies to study and dissect. For more informat…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - From Haunted Houses to Visitors From Beyond the Grave 51:00

3y ago51:00

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In this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares a few old stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries in New England. In this episode discover a haunted house in Saco, Maine, a disturbing tale from a small New Hampshire town, and a beyond the grave tale from the Berkshire hills in Massachusetts. For more information on Roxie and New…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Unlucky Ghost Stories 54:43

3y ago54:43

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In this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be sharing several macabre tales from all corners of New England. There's a strange haunted house on the coast of Maine, a story of coming back from the dead in Vermont, a poisonous story in Connecticut and a crawling, creepy yarn from Cape Cod. For more information on Roxie and New England…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - The Ghost of Bryant's Hollow 20:47

3y ago20:47

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In this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be taking guests on a spooky journey into Bryant's Hollow, Maine. It's a stormy night and a perfect time to explore a mysterious disappearance and the tale of a restless spirit hiding by the roadside in Maine. For more information on Roxie and New England Curiosities please visit her websit…

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Episode 26: 1967 2:08:32

3y ago2:08:32

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Welcome to the bunker! Duff and the gang get acclimated to their new underground digs, scored by hote tunes from 1967. Bon appetit!By Duff Dixon

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Episode 25: 1999 1:54:48

3+ y ago1:54:48

1:54:48

Welcome to Bright Light Assisted Living Center! Duff does the show on location, playing tunes from 1999 and trying to save the world in-between. Plus, a heist! What year is it?By Duff Dixon

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Episode 24: 2004 1:54:22

3+ y ago1:54:22

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SCREWSTON IN THE HOUSE! It's 2004, and Duff just got inducted into the ice cream of the month club. He'll wooze his way through another action-packed episode, and even touch bases with an old colleague. Poooooison!By Duff Dixon

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Riding Along the 5 & 10 Ghosts of Massachusetts 53:34

3+ y ago53:34

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In this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be taking guests on a spooky journey along Routes 5 & 10 in western Massachusetts. These legendary and in some cases ghoulish tales concern Deerfield and Springfield, Massachusetts. Discover the strange story found in an old scrapbook, walk through a couple of old graveyards with Roxie and …

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RICHARD LOG DECLASSIFIED 16:33

3+ y ago16:33

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RICHARD has returned from his travels! For those listeners who didn't decode his messages, here is the collected log entries he posted. orrn dw brxu irhv uhdolwrorjbwuxwkjhwulfkqrz.zhevlwhBy RICHARD

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Season 2: Colleen Claxton and the Prodigal Problem 1:41:05

3+ y ago1:41:05

1:41:05

RICHARD re-caps the second season of Play it by Year, in which we meet Colleen Claxton and learn about the dark origins of Timenesia. .-. .. -.-. .... .- .-. -.. .. -. .- .-.. .-.. -.-. .- .--. ... .--.-. --. -- .- .. .-.. .-.-.- -.-. --- -- / .. / .- -- / ... --- / -... --- .-. . -..By RICHARD

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Episode 23: 1976 1:52:41

3+ y ago1:52:41

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CHOO CHOO, here comes that Freedom Train! It's 1976, and Duff is celebrating America's birthday, as well as the long-awaited return of a beloved and dearly missed caller. Then Duff faces off against a mysterious intruder. Oi oi oi!By Duff Dixon

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Tales of Olde New England Witchcraft and Superstition 1:04:34

3+ y ago1:04:34

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In this episode of Wicked Curious join Roxie as she broadcasts from the historic 1866 meetinghouse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Explore the superstitious tales of people outside of Salem, Massachusetts who were accused and suspected of witchcraft. Strangely enough some of those tales have left ghost stories behind. Do you believe? Roxie will share…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Edgar Allan Poe - His Story, Legacy and Writings 49:32

3+ y ago49:32

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Join Roxie for a journey into the marvelous and macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe. Examine his connection to Boston, and the tragedies and the inspiration of his fantastical works. The show features four Poe pieces, his legendary life and a mysterious visit to his grave in Baltimore, Maryland. Support the Show.…

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Wicked Curious With Roxie Zwicker - Tales of Dark Hearts 57:01

3+ y ago57:01

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In this storytelling edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie will be taking guests on a sinister journey through broken hearts, jilted lovers and spurned spinsters. Listen with the lights on, if you dare to these four grim tales involving matters of the heart. Support the Show.By Roxie

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Episode 22: 2020 2:02:57

3+ y ago2:02:57

2:02:57

Ladies, ladies, ladies! Duff gets in touch with his feminine side for a very very short walk down memory lane as he explores the tunes of 2020. But first, we say goodbye to a Play it by Year legend in a touching memorial service. Five stars!By Duff Dixon

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Episode 21: Pandora's Blox 2:09:28

3+ y ago2:09:28

2:09:28

Duff takes a break from the established show format to play some blocks that don't quite fit into single years. He talks to a number of self-described experts, has a troubling chat with the Green Man, and ponders existence as a brine shrimp.By Duff Dixon

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TRANSMISSION 05 0:43

3+ y ago0:43

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Well here goesBy RICHARD

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Episode 20: 2013 2:11:39

3+ y ago2:11:39

2:11:39

Who'd've thought when Duff sat down to do an episoe on 2013 he'd be in for such a wild ride? Colleen Claxton joins as co-host, and the war against Arkangel is escalating, for better and for much, much worse.By Duff Dixon

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Episode 19: 1980 1:51:54

3+ y ago1:51:54

1:51:54

After an end-of-year hiatus, Play it by Year returns with songs from 1980! Two friends who Duff hasn't spoken to in a while make a return to the show, albeit in vastly different ways, and we learn that under the right circumstances, A.R.C.H.I.E. can actually be even more annoying than usual. #COLCHIE!…

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TRANSMISSION 04 1:48

3+ y ago1:48

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Is RICHARD in a jungle now?By RICHARD

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Episode 18: 1963 1:50:00

3+ y ago1:50:00

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So long, national innocence, cause 1963 has arrived and Duff is in the grassy knoll playing those hot, hot jams. He talks about mayhem and power fantasies, and tries to make a deal with Colleen's son aka Howard aka Dave.By Duff Dixon

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TRANSMISSION 03 2:16

3+ y ago2:16

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RICHARD, buddy, where are you?By RICHARD

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Episode 17: 1995 1:59:08

3+ y ago1:59:08

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The year was 1995, and the tunes were da bomb. Duff swaps unpopular opinions with listeners, and then Colleen tries to iron things out with her son. Play it by Year ain't nothin' to [explitive] with!By Duff Dixon

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TRANSMISSION-02 2:19

3+ y ago2:19

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Another radio transmission came up on RICHARD's site, hope he's doing ok.By RICHARD

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