The Writers' Studio

This is a new podcast about the Writers Studio.

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In the 1920's, Zenas Crocker founded the Cape Cod Airfield and the speakeasy, Aviation Country Club. It was open 24 hours a day. His brother Laughlin Crocker, Deputy Sheriff, kept closing him down. Stay tuned for details...

Yacht Clubs evolved in the mid-1800's here on the Cape and many are still running regattas and races. Most of the ones highlighted offer sailing classes to junior members teaching them the rudiments of sailing and the rules of seamanship.

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What are cow tunnels and why do we need them? One Hundred years ago, we needed them because dairy farming was an essential part of Cape Cod life. Stay tuned...

Have you dreamed of owning a boat? Those Crosby Brothers did and built their own, and have been building them since 1850. Listen to find out how this all came about. Stay tuned.

Stepping Back Into Cape Cod History , listen as we explore the reasons why people came to the Cape in 1929, in 1980 and now. Times have not changed that much since the only way to access the Cape was over a wooden drawbridge... ten cars at a time. Imagine the backup? Listen as we explore the true story of how rum running happened. Stay tuned.

Whet your appetite with some of the foods and candies that were popular dring the 1920's and still have not lost their popularity. Amazing how things never change. Take a step back into your early years as you blow a huge bubble with Dubble Bubble gum... or chew on a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup circa 1929..

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Hannah and her sister Susan lived on Grand Island before it became Oyster Harbors. She was thought to be a witch and was hanged by the townspeople. Here is her story...

The Roaring Twenties were a pivotal turning point in Cape Cod history. Socially, economically and culturally. This overview is a brief history of those times both locally and nationally. Stay tuned

Another trip back in time for a look at a hidden gem of theater here on the Cape. The University Players had some very impressive actors and soon to become Hollywood Icons. Jimmy Stuart, Henry Fonda, and more to name a few.

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Using the lyrics from Cole Porter's song Anything Goes which he wrote for his broadway show musical in 1934 by the same name, if we listen carefully we can see the parallels of the changes happening today 100 years later.

Yes, history does repeat itself.

Kick-a-poo-Joy Juice

"a moonshine elixir of such potency that the fumes alone have been known to melt the rivets off battleships " so says Hairless Joe and Lonesome Polecat.... Stay tuned.

Those three titles cover the stories in this podcast with another nostalgia podcaster added.. Stay tuned.

This is the techie part of the Cape Cod Canal... but it is important... The canal is under Federal jurisdiction which means better financing.

Also, join us in our research as Dorothy and I search out topics for our presentation at OVL in January. Will keep you posted.

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As early as 1600, a canal was discussed to make passage for ships easier than facing our outer banks. A shipwreck every two weeks made the journey around the Cape a huge hazard and one many ship owners and Ship's captains avoided. Stay tuned as this isthmus becomes a canal and see the comlexities the engineers encountered.

We begin with Sylvanus B. Phinney who founded the papeer in 1803 at 22 years of age, and the many mergers the newspaper had over the years. We also touch on the home he built here and never lived in whch the Barnstable Historical Society purchased and offers it as a museum.

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Cape Cod Independence from the British was 250 years ago o September 27th 1774.

Did you know that?

Stay tuned to find out what actually happened.

Hyannis or the Village of Hyannis has a rich history as does its surrounding other vilages. Today we explore these quaint little places from the viewpoint of the Hyannis Chamber. Makes you want to visit all of them.

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This podcast is to remind you of two events happening this weekend. The first is the 95th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Airfield and the second event is an actual reenactment of an historical event (1774) called Body of the Peope. Stay tuned...