Best Capecod Podcasts (2026)

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Super Powers Activate! with Phil Jimenez 50:11

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14h ago50:11

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Phil Jimenez, a celebrated comic book artist, shares his artistic journey and the influence of Provincetown on his work. Phil discusses his early inspirations from TV shows, comic books, and his dedication to breaking into the industry through comic conventions and persistent networking. He highlights major projects, including working on iconic cha…

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The Naismith Game 43:26

8h ago43:26

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish cover the early days of basketball, with its 13 rules, 9 man teams, and peach baskets nailed to the walls! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Backstage and Between the Lines with Roddy Bottum 49:15

4d ago49:15

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This week, we interview Roddy Bottum, and explores topics such as Roddy's journey in 1980s and 1990s rock, his experiences with addiction and coming out as gay, and his new book which reflects his life and the cultural landscape of San Francisco during that era. They discuss his move to Provincetown, the magic of the town, and his ongoing musical p…

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Action, Activism, and Performance with Jay Critchley 41:16

8d ago41:16

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Action, Activism, and Performance with Jay Critchley

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Portland's Own Paul Bunyan 37:49

12d ago37:49

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Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about Portland's biggest, most mythical native son. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Birthplace of American Theater with David Drake 1:06:46

22d ago1:06:46

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The Birthplace of American Theater with David Drake

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Artist at Work - Sian Robertson 46:52

23d ago46:52

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Gaston interviews Sian Robertson, a distinct artist known for her unique style of cutting intricate designs out of maps.

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The Halifax Explosion 31:48

1M ago31:48

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On today's episode, Andy whistles, Fish mansplains port pilots, and Hanna tells the explosive story behind Boston's Christmas tree tradition. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Good Deeds and Dirty Jokes with Kristen Becker 51:51

1M ago51:51

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Comedian Kristen Becker shares her journey and experiences in the world of comedy and activism. Kristen discusses her roots in Buffalo, New York, and her career progression through comedy, including her start in Toronto and extensive tours in the Deep South. She recounts her move to Provincetown, the significance of queer representation in comedy, …

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The Man Behind the Piano with Jonathan Richardson 59:37

1M ago59:37

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This week, Gaston talks to musician, singer, actor, all-around great guy, Jonathan Richardson. We more learn about his journey toward becoming a musician, and his arrival in Provincetown in the 2010s. In the second half of the interview, they talk at length about Jonathan’s new musical, “The Jack of Hearts Club,” which premiered to great acclaim at…

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Lona Cohen, Soviet Super Spy 26:06

2M ago26:06

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Hanna amazes Andy & Fish with the story of Lona Cohen, the Soviet spy who is likely the only Massachusetts native ever featured on a Russian stamp. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Artist at Work - Beth Faherty 42:49

1M ago42:49

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In this episode, We interview Beth Faherty, an artist residing in Provincetown. Beth shares her story of moving from North Carolina to Nantucket and eventually settling in Provincetown. We discuss Beth's transition from writing to painting, her love for bright and joyful artwork, and how the loss of her twin brother influenced her artistic journey.…

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Stories of Provincetown Galleries with Grace Hopkins 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Grace Hopkins discusses the history and proliferation of art galleries in Provincetown. She shares insights about her father, an abstract expressionist painter and his unconventional methods in curating art shows. She recounts memorable incidents at HCE Gallery, including controversial exhibitions and humorous anecdotes such as an artist cutting ou…

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A Podcast in the Attic 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Andy stretches the definition of "All things Plymouth and the surrounding area" to the limit as he tells Hanna and a totally-not-crying Fish about children's book author, cartoonist, songwriter, and playwright Shel Silverstein. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.…

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Redefining Significance with Regina Binder 40:24

2M ago40:24

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In this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highli…

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Blanche Lazzell and the Provincetown Print with Jim Bakker 40:13

2M ago40:13

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Gaston and guest, Jim Bokker, discuss various off-season art activities, such as art classes, theater productions, and ongoing exhibitions like the Blanche Lazzell retrospective at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). The conversation dives deep into Lzzell's life and work, particularly her contribution to the Provincetown Print and …

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Collect and Connect with Gavin Kennedy 48:32

3M ago48:32

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Gavin Kennedy discusses his passion for the Fine Arts Work Center and his mission to connect contemporary emerging artists with collectors. He highlights the importance of contemporary art in fostering understanding, empathy, and storytelling. Kennedy appreciates the supportive nature of the current generation of emerging artists and believes that …

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The Champ Is Here 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

Hanna takes Andy & Fish to the Vermont/New York border to explore the mystery of Lake Champlain's most famous resident! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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Artist at Work: John Pirroni / Delta Miles 42:41

3M ago42:41

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In this episode, we discuss the development and achievements of drag artist Johnny Pirroni, also known as Delta Miles. Johnny shares stories from his early career, his breakthrough in the drag scene, and the inspiration behind his performances. The dialogue delves into the challenges and rewards of a drag performance career, the differences between…

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Uncommon Ideas at The Commons with Lesley Marchessault 35:25

3M ago35:25

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Lesley Marchessault, Executive Director of The Commons, discusses the impact of The Commons on the artistic community in Provincetown. She reflects on her personal journey into art, starting from a childhood fascination with Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini portrait to her permanent move to Provincetown. The Commons serves as a collaborative and supportive…

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Ester Cox & Her Poltergeist 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Hanna tells Fish & Andy about Ester Cox & the ghosts that plagued her throughout her life. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.By Inebri-Art

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The Art and Science of Nature with Mark Adams 36:34

3M ago36:34

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In this conversation, artist and scientist Mark Adams reflects on his journey in Provincetown, describing how his scientific background influences his art. He emphasizes the importance of observation in understanding nature, the role of poison ivy in dune ecology, and the community's response to the AIDS crisis. Mark teaches art by focusing on obse…

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Kinship and Canvas: The Egelis and Provincetown 37:19

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M ago39:25

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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

12M ago30:03

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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

1y 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