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Notes From The Dead

A comedy-history podcast exploring America's present through New England's past.

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Aug 6, 2026
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  1. Issue · Aug 6, 2026

    The First Man Who Sailed Away Alone... (opens the original)

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    Today, in the pod, I’m going to talk about Captain Joshua Slocum and his solo voyage around the world. He was the very first man to do it, and the story is so very interesting.But, before I get into that…some thoughts about this podcast and what I’m doing.Over the rest of the summer and quite possibly a bit into September, you’ll see some smaller minisodes from me. That is because I’m attempting to build out my podcast studio. I have a small room in my house that I’d like to dedicate to it. Trut

  2. Issue · Aug 1, 2026

    The Celibate Cult That Almost Worked... (opens the original)

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    I have to admit something.Until this week, I thought the Shakers were just... people who made really nice chairs.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="970" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cr7k!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressiv

  3. Issue · Jul 27, 2026

    The Scandalous Reason S'mores Were Invented (opens the original)

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    Ah, what a nice summer weekend we just had. Its been nice to sink back into the more replenishing energy of summer. It’s hanging out with friends and family. It’s going to the beach and happy hours and cookouts. It’s much-needed fuel for the soul. I hope you are listening to this podcast on your way to the outdoors somewhere on the way to Vacationland. I wish for nothing but a nice lake or ocean or river in your future. I wish for you to make memories and drink wine, and I hope you have a godfor

  4. Issue · Jul 19, 2026

    The Last Vampire of New England... (opens the original)

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    It has been a crazy start to the summer. I haven’t had a weekend off in 6 weeks. I’ve mostly been running a show on Tik Tok for FIFA during the World Cup. (Yes, there are shows there. Ha.) The schedule has been crazy. Here’s my TV producer’s war room, done digital-style as digital proof…if such a thing is even possible or necessary.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fIAg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-m

  5. Issue · Jul 11, 2026

    The Ghost Who Got A Man Hanged (opens the original)

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    In 1673, Rebecca Cornell was found dead in her home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The official explanation was simple enough: she’d accidentally set herself on fire while sitting too close to the hearth.Case closed.Except it wasn’t.According to the story, Rebecca’s brother-in-law begins to have dreams where Rebecca appears to him. He takes those dreams right to the police. No, really, he does.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rskG!,f_auto,q

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