We revisit Hanna's greatest lie, as writer Diane Finn of Tin Lantern Press joins the show to talk about the story of Mother Crewe, the Witch of Plymouth, along with the research that has resulted in her other books. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

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Tin Lantern Press & Mother Crewe's Crew

John Chapman roamed barefoot across the American frontier, planting apple trees as he went. While true, that leaves so much out. Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about an aggressive business plan, their favorite apples, and a terrible, terrible engagement. Thanks to this month's sponsor, Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society

The Truth of Johnny Appleseed

The Duxbury Pier Light (not in Duxbury, not near the Duxbury pier, but definitely a light) is known to locals as Bug Light. Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about its origins 150 years ago, its rental potential, and its one-lighthouse war with an insect pest. And who calls lobster bugs? Thanks to our sponsor, Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Bug Light

Hanna takes Andy & Fish all around the mulberry bush as she talks about the origins of Mother Goose, from eighth century France, to Boston, to Shelley Duvall. Thanks to our sponsors, The Pretentious Pickle and Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Telling the Tale of Mother Goose

In 2003, a fire at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island killed 100 people. Hanna, Andy, and Fish go through the events of that night, the systemic failures that caused it, and the legal repercussions of the aftermath. Thanks to our sponsors, the Pretentious Pickle and Hello Fresh! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Station Nightclub Fire

What is Hanna's secret to finding horseshoe crabs? Has Andy ever seen one in the wild? Why has Fish stolen the intro? All this, and actual facts, on this episode of the Old Colony Cast! Thanks to our sponsors, the Pretentious Pickle and Omio.com! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

The Horseshoe Crab, Roomba of the Sea

Andy and Hanna give us a snapshot view of the 2021 Plymouth Pride Fest, held on June 27th, 2021. Thanks to our sponsors, Tiny and Sons Auto Glass & Omio.com! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

2021 Plymouth Pride Fest

Andy, Hanna, & Fish are joined by Moonrise Cinema co-founder Andrew to talk about opening a drive-in theater in North Plymouth, then he and we talk about "Jaws" and what it meant to both sharks and movies, and Hanna's love of romcoms. Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons Auto Glass and Omio.com! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Theater!

Hanna describes the tragic life, crimes, and death of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, and whether or not he counts as a serial killer. Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons Auto Glass & Baxter Blue Glasses! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Aaron Hernandez, Serial Killer?

Andy reminisces about his childhood as Hanna tells us about King's Castle Land, a now-defunct amusement park and toy store in Whitman Massachusetts. We also talk about new merchandise, repurposing statues, and Hanna's adventures in semi-professional clowning. Thanks to our sponsors Tiny & Sons Auto Glass and Baxter Blue Glasses! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

King's Castle Land

Andy, Hanna, and Fish discuss the controversial spiritual movement known as the Twelve Tribes and its numerous allegations against it, with detours through Fish's vague memories of Footloose, Andy's better memory for movies, and Hanna's reverse nickname. Thanks to our sponsors, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass and Baxter Blue Glasses Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

The Twelve Tribes of Kevin Bacon

Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about the life of Eben Dyer Jordan, pioneer of the department store, founder of the Boston Globe, and the bane of retail employees everywhere. Also, Hanna gives us an update on the recent vote on the Wareham rezoning. Thanks to our sponsor, Baxter Blue. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

The Customer Isn't Always Right

On March 18th, 1990, half a billion dollars worth of art was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Hanna, Andy, and Fish discuss theories about the heist, Andy's new best friend, and French Impressionist Edouard Mayonnaise. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

The Gardner Museum Heist

I tried so hard to do this in verse. Hanna, Andy, and Fish discuss the life and career of Massachusetts official state children's author Theodore "Dr." Seuss Geisel. We also discuss "cancel culture", the having your name mispronounced, and Beanie Babies. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

One Seuss Two Seuss Red Seuss Blue Seuss

On April 10th, 2021, Wareham will be holding a Special Town Meeting to vote on whether or not to rezone a large amount of the town. Hanna takes us on a deep dive into what that would mean for Wareham and the rest of the region. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

The OCC on Rezoning Wareham

Talking about what's going down in America's Hometown.

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