Best Capecod Podcasts (2025)

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Kinship and Canvas: The Egelis and Provincetown 37:19

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5h ago37:19

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In this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston speaks with Anastasia Egeli about her family's multi-generational artistic legacy in Provincetown. Anastasia shares her experiences growing up in an art-centric community, her family's association with notable artists, and the pressures and blessings of belonging to a renowned artistic family. She a…

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Anne Hutchinson & The Antinomian Controversy 36:29

9h ago36:29

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Hanna tells Andy & Fish about Boston's first religious controversy, the Free Grace movement, and the woman at its forefront. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Tennessee Williams: Fact vs. Folklore with Jef Hall-Flavin 42:29

2d ago42:29

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Gaston and guest, Jef Hall-Flavin, a theater director and researcher, discuss the rich history of Tennessee Williams in Provincetown. The conversation covers Williams' visits throughout the 1940s, his influential works such as 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' and various legendary anecdotes, debunking myths about his time in Pr…

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The Fine Arts Work Center - From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon Polli 36:51

9d ago36:51

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In this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston talks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), as she opens up about her journey from working in arts and culture in New York City to her current role, leading an internationally renowned artist residency program that has been operating since 1968 on a historically signific…

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Henry Davis, He Speaks For the Trees 26:20

13d ago26:20

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Hanna tells Andy & Fish about the oldest trees in Boston Common, and Henry Davis, the arborist who dedicated his life to protecting them. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Can You Do My Portrait? with Glenna Hartwell 36:58

16d ago36:58

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In this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston interviews artist and portrait instructor Glenna Hartwell. Glenna shares her rich experiences and knowledge about the historical tradition of portrait making in Provincetown. Highlighting her journey from painting portraits on the streets in the 1970s to teaching at the Cape School of Art, Glenna di…

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Hawthorne, Hensche, and The Art School That Launched the Art Colony: with Rob Longley 38:45

23d ago38:45

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In this episode of the Art Colony podcast, we talk about the art school that started it all, the one that put the Provincetown Art Colony on the map. Host Gaston Lacombe welcomes Rob Longley, artist, instructor, and board member of the Cape School of Art. Together they discuss the history and impact of the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, fo…

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You Can't Graze Your Pokemon on Boston Common 33:07

27d ago33:07

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish discuss the history of the Boston Common, from one man living alone, to thousands of people grazing cattle, to its current place as part of Boston's Emerald Necklace. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Business of Drag in America’s Oldest Art Colony with Varla Jean Merman 40:52

1M ago40:52

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In this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston explores the artistry of drag with Jeffrey Robison, better known as Varla Jean Merman — one of Provincetown’s most celebrated performers. Far beyond wigs and sequins, drag in Provincetown draws on theater, music, comedy, costuming, and cabaret, forming a multidisciplinary art practice that has shaped the to…

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Laura Shabott: The Art of Teaching Art in Provincetown 49:50

1M ago49:50

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In this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston Lacombe sits down with Laura Shabott, a pivotal figure in Provincetown’s contemporary art scene whose career has spanned three decades of creating, educating, and shaping the town’s creative identity. From her first job in a gallery to working and teaching in some of the town's most iconic art spaces. …

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There is No Dana, Only Quabbin 35:13

1M ago35:13

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Andy, Fish, and Hanna discuss the Quabbin Reservoir, and the four towns that had to die for it to exist. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The History of PAAM with Christine McCarthy 47:34

1M ago47:34

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In this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Christine McCarthy, CEO of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), for a lively and deeply personal conversation about the institution’s storied past, vibrant present, and ambitious future. From its founding in 1914 to its role as “the anchor of the Provincetown arts communit…

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The History of Womencrafts with Michelle Axelson 56:32

1M ago56:32

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In this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Michelle Axelson, owner of Provincetown’s legendary Womencrafts—a feminist and queer bookstore, art space, and community hub that has held its ground on Commercial Street for nearly fifty years. Michelle shares the store’s roots in the second-wave feminist movement, its enduring commitme…

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Welcome to The Art Colony! 18:10

2M ago18:10

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In the debut episode of The Art Colony, Gaston sets the stage for a journey through Provincetown’s rich and colorful art legacy. As the oldest continuous art colony in the United States, Provincetown has drawn generations of artists, writers, performers, and visionaries seeking inspiration and reinvention at the tip of Cape Cod. Gaston shares a swe…

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Harvard's Skin Book 34:47

2M ago34:47

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about the book bound in human skin that was kept in circulation at Harvard. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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What's the Mary Celeste Doing Here? 39:22

3M ago39:22

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Fish, Hanna & Andy explore the mysteries of the ghost ship Mary Celeste. Where did the crew go? What happened to the ship? And how did it end up on our list of suggested episode ideas? Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Plymouth's Japanese Sister City 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Hanna tells Andy and Fish about Shichigahama, the Japanese town that has been Plymouth's sister city for 35 years. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Life & Times of Marie Equi 28:41

4M ago28:41

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Glove-wearing rebel Hanna tells Andy & Fish about the life of teacher, doctor, and out-and-proud lesbian Marie Equi. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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John H. Hammond, the Electronic Sorceror 29:11

4M ago29:11

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Hanna covers the life of overlooked inventor, John H. Hammond Jr. as Andy and Fish debate why he's not more of a household name. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Mary in the Window 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Sleepy caffeine junkies Hanna, Andy, & Fish discuss the 2003 alleged apparition of Mary in a window at Milton Hospital. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The New King of the Railroad 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Is Edaville Railroad cursed? Why is King Richard's Faire moving down the street? Does Fish like trains as much as Andy & Hanna think he does? Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Canal Bridges Over Troubled Waters 33:20

6M ago33:20

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish discuss planned extensive renovations planned for the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, and are worried about the potential effects of budget cuts to the National Park Service to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.…

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Bird Flu Dos & Don'ts 37:29

6M ago37:29

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Hanna's here to tell Fish & Andy about Plymouth's H5N1 Bird Flu epidemic. If you learn nothing from this episode, DON'T touch dead birds! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Tales From the Zildjian Cymbal Vault 30:28

7M ago30:28

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Special guest host Donny joins Hanna, Andy, and Fish to talk about the long, turbulent history of the Avedis Zildjian Company, a 400-year-long tale of feuding family, attempted imperial assassination, and metallurgy. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Hanna Can't Stop Thinking About Bog Iron 26:34

7M ago26:34

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Andy, Fish, and special guest Donny join Hanna as she covers bog iron, the origin of the colonial iron industry, and metallic dog names. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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A Very Hungry Podcaster 39:25

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Our long colonial nightmare is over! Hanna's back to tell Andy & Fish about the life of children's author Eric Carle. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Boston Rock & The Rat 30:03

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Andy and Fish go from one rock to another as Andy covers the history of the Rathskellar, the home of Boston's rock music scene from the mid-seventies through the nineties. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Pirate Ghosts of Dungeon Rock 22:33

9M ago22:33

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Fish takes the reins and weaves a tale of pirates, ghosts, and buried treasure as he tells Andy about Lynn's Dungeon Rock. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Legends of Boston 30:09

9M ago30:09

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With Hanna unavailable, Andy & Fish cover two of Boston's mysteries. Did they find a mummified monkey when they demolished the Boston Garden? Why is there a statue of a Viking explorer on the Commonwealth Ave. Mall? Who left these two unsupervised? All this is answered on today's Old Colony Cast! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Welling…

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Cranberry Specialty Hospital 22:29

10M ago22:29

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Cranberries are in season as Hanna takes Andy & Fish through the history of the Cranberry Specialty Hospital, from children's sanitorium, to food pantry, to urban exploration hotspot. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Talking Turkey 32:04

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Hanna, who totally knows the difference between a turkey and a pheasant, tells Andy & Fish about the bird, its flashier southern cousin, and the nightmare that is turkey flight. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Kilroy Was Where? 21:37

11M ago21:37

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Andy takes the lead as he tells Hanna & Fish about Kilroy, the 1940s-era military meme, its local ties, and how fancy an outhouse can be. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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His Friends Call Him Eddie Poe 37:44

11M ago37:44

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover the life, career, and mysterious death of native Bostonian, writer, and guy who was way more athletic and outgoing than we've been led to believe, Edgar Allen Poe. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Our Vampire Cousin 26:52

12M ago26:52

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Did vampires stalk the night in southern New England? Were the deceased stalking their families from beyond the grave? Hanna, Andy, and Fish dig into the New England Vampire Panic. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Tales of Burial Hill Remastered 46:34

1y ago46:34

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We return to Burial Hill and several OCC firsts- Hanna's first full episode, and Andy's first jump ahead in the story! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Lucy Stone 26:58

1y ago26:58

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Join Hanna, Andy, and Fish as they celebrate the (belated) birthday of abolitionist and suffragette Lucy Stone, the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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MAS, The Robot Mayflower 27:11

1y ago27:11

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Hanna, Andy, & Fish cover the journey of a robot boat from one Plymouth to another. Intro Music is from "Across the Line" by The Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The OCC Catches Olympic Fever! 41:50

1y ago41:50

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Spiraling off a discussion of Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover the Bay State's contributions to Team USA. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Lore and History of Clark's Island 33:44

1y ago33:44

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Hanna answers Andy's question of "What's that island in Plymouth Harbor?" with a talk about its Pilgrim history, the one day you can visit, and a vague understanding of "walking distance." Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Massachusetts' Native Flamingo 24:23

1y ago24:23

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Hanna takes inspiration from our last recording and covers the work of Don Featherstone, the artist behind the iconic pink plastic bird. Intro music isBy Inebri-Art

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Plymouth Rock Revisited 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

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As we approach Hanna's 100th episode, we return to her first, where she tells Fish & Andy about Plymouth Rock's dubious origin and its critical role in the American Revolution! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Very Lost Animals 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

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Andy, Hanna, and Fish talk about flamingos on the Cape, manatee sprint speed, and the Right Whale in the wrong ocean. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Thanksgiving In May 38:02

1+ y ago38:02

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish (who didn't watch the movie) have very specific criticisms of Eli Roth's slasher film Thanksgiving. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Ladies' Deposit Company Fraud 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

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Before there was Charles Ponzi, there was Sarah Howe. Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover Howe's first attempt at fraudulent banking, the Ladies' Deposit Company. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Bar PIzza Party 35:05

1+ y ago35:05

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Bar pizza is a South Shore staple. Andy, Hanna, and Fish dig into the origins of the iconic pie, pick their favorite dive cafes, and have wildly different interpretations of what "going for pizza" means. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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45 Years of This Old House 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

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Hanna, Andy, and a mildly psychic Fish cover the history of the granddaddy of home renovation television, PBS's This Old House. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Pine Tree Shilling, a Little Light Treeson 40:54

1+ y ago40:54

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Why did the Massachusetts Bay Colony mint their own illegal coins? How important is the pine tree? Is there a body buried one hundred yards from our studio? Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Dominion of New England & The Death of Plymouth Colony 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

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Fish takes the lead as he, Andy, and Hanna discover what was the Dominion of New England, and how did it spell doom for Plymouth Colony? Intro music is from "Across the Line" by The Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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What I Did For Love February 11th 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

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Our 2023 storytelling season was epic, with themes including "Your Mother!" "Animals" "Summer Lovin'" and "What I Did For Love." These stories were recorded at The Provincetown Theater, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, and Truro Castle Hill Center for the Arts.By The Mosquito

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Animals April 22nd 1:07:59

1+ y ago1:07:59

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Our 2023 storytelling season was epic, with themes including "Your Mother!" "Animals" "Summer Lovin'" and "What I Did For Love." These stories were recorded at The Provincetown Theater, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, and Truro Castle Hill Center for the Arts.By The Mosquito