Best Marcus Axford Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 53: The End of All Things (Extinct Species) 28:53

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Have you ever wondered what giant creatures roamed our state before we did? Spoiler alert, it wasn't the dinosaurs, but you might be shocked that giant beavers, massive ground sloths, and camels all co-existed with humans a long time ago! Sources: https://www.willamettevalleypleistocene.com/yrpp/about https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-…

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The Influential Oregonian - 1000 Miles Across Oregon 1:11:19

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, there's lot's of fun banter and stories from the 1000 mile journey that Marcus took around coastal, southern, and central Oregon! From the prehistoric park to the edge of a volcano, learn…

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The Influential Oregonian - Ricky Cedillo (Real Estate Ricky) 1:13:46

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, we sit down with Ricky Cedillo, a gentleman who grew up in the same town as me and became an icon in his own right. He is more than just a real estate agent; he shows people that their dr…

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Episode 52: Bored To Tears (A history of Boring by Bruce Haney) 35:30

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We did something really cool for this episode, author Bruce Haney wrote a script of Boring, Oregon history to be narrated. Stories include Free Coldwell vs Tommy Burns, looging accidents, the cow incident and more! Sources: Bruce Haney https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2013-04-01/batman-turkey-maphead-ken-jennings#:~:text=For%20centuries%2C%20Batm…

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The Influential Oregonian - Floyd Sumner 1:05:12

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, we sit down with an old friend, Floyd Sumner, to talk about his journey with art, comic con stories, and more! If you like this, you should definitely check out all of our content at www.…

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The Influential Oregonian - Modern Frontiersman 1:18:34

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, we do a fun, albeit slightly clunky, exercise where we build our own town or revitalize an old ghost town and discuss other frontier communities. If you love this then you should definite…

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The Influential Oregonian - Jordan & Katie Wolfe (Exploregonians) 59:11

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we finally interview the hosts of our newest show on the network: Exploregonians! If you love this then you should definitely check out out website for all of our others shows and content …

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Episode 51: Secret Tunnel (Oregon Tunnels & Passages) 35:10

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On this episode we go into the history and mystery of tunnels and passages. From railroads to roadways, Shanghai Tunnels to Tunnel 13 and so much more! If you want more content including including our other shows and socials, check out www.oregonvoices.net! Sources: https://inl.gov/integrated-energy/cultural-anthropology/#:~:text=Retirees-,Native%2…

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The Influential Oregonian - Gus Frederick (Silverton Historian) 1:10:55

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we sit down with our friend and colleague Gus Frederick and listen to him talk about the history of Silverton, primarily the story of Homer Davenport. If you want more awesome stories and …

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The Influential Oregonian - Stories From The State #2: Opium Led To Pearl Harbor 1:26:14

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, we are doing Stories From The State, which are episodes all about our favorite stories from the state of Oregon. Our subject today is the story of William Dunbar and Yosuke Matsuoka and h…

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The Influential Oregonian - Jason Lee Archeology Project Ft. Kimberli Fitzgerald & Pen McBain 1:17:15

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This Week, we go on our first field trip to Willamette University to visit the Jason Lee Missionary Archeology site, where we interview Kimberli Fitzgerald and Pen McBain to gain some insight on the…

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The Influential Oregonian - Jason Lee Archeology Project Discussion 1:07:47

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week, we sit down with the crew to discuss some final thoughts and overviews on our recent visit to the archeology project at Willamette University. If you want more content or to connect with …

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Episode 50: Drugs, Fire, & Cranberries (Stories from Bandon) 45:34

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We have touched on stories in or around Bandon many times, now it's time we finally dive into some of them, including the famous marijuana drug bust, the terrible Bandon fires, and of course the more recent story on the West Coast Game Park Safari. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandon,_County_Cork https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantations_…

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The Influential Oregonian - Kerry Tymchuk (Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society) 1:09:24

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we have an incredibly important and prestigious individual, he is the Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society, was a speechwriter for Senator Bob Dole, deputy district attorney…

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Episode 49: A Bridge Too Far (History of Oregon Bridges) 42:24

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Bridges might seem like a mundane topic, but they offer a lot of history and stories. After all, bridges don't just connect us physically, but through time and tragedy as well. Stories include Portland bridges, Holcomb Bridge, Grave Creek Bridge, and more! This show is part of the Oregon Voices Network, and you can see all the other shows we do at …

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The Influential Oregonian - Stories From The State 1:22:10

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we have no guests, instead, we spend a healthy amount of time catching up on network and personal updates, clowning around, and introducing a special subject for the show. We take a story …

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The Influential Oregonian - Bruce Haney (Author of Eccentric Tales of Boring, Oregon) 1:12:02

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! Our guest this week is a historian and author of Eccentric Tales of Boring, Oregon (among other things), and a good friend and colleague, Bruce Haney. Check out our other shows and links to our soci…

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The Influential Oregonian - Peter Dibble 1:02:58

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! Our guest this week is a historian and videographer who creates YouTube documentaries of obscure history from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including The Downfall of Oregon’s Nuclear Power Plant…

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The Influential Oregonian - Kimberly Moreland (President of The Oregon Black Pioneers) 1:09:25

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we discuss black history with the president of the Oregon Black Pioneers and owner of Moreland Resource Consulting, Kimberly Moreland. Oregon Black Pioneers: https://oregonblackpioneers.or…

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Episode 48: The Black Pioneers 35:23

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Black people have been oppressed for centuries. Enslaved, tortured, and exiled, and yet they still persevere. Today we talk, not about oppression, but about success and determination, of how many black pioneers of Oregon not only found acceptance, but community and home. Stories include Christopher Sewell, James Douglas, and Letitia Carson. Sources…

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The Influential Oregonian - Darrell Jabin aka Oregon's Traveling Historian 1:00:51

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Welcome to The Influential Oregonian, a show where we discuss all things Oregon and interview important people who made their mark on the Beaver State! This week we have friend and colleague Darrell Jabin aka Oregon's Traveling Historian on to talk about his work on presentations involving railroad history, governors, buildings, carousels, and more…

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Episode 47: Raise Your Voice 32:34

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Sometimes history slams against the present in controversial ways, and the history of protests are a good example of that lesson. Stories include logger labor strikes, women's labor strikes, and the Park Block protests. Sources: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/boston-tea-party/#:~:text=It%20was%20a%20protest%20about%20the%20…

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The Influential Oregonian - Introduction 1:22:33

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The Influential Oregonian is about connecting with different people who do a lot of important work for the state of Oregon, from historic work to improving our state parks and everything in between! Today is our very first episode, so to commemorate the event we take the time to get to know each other and tell the audience about how we got to where…

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Episode 46: Eye Of The Storm 43:00

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Weather has been a part of human history since before humans could use tools, and while we associate things like tornados with the Midwest and hurricanes with Florida, Oregon has seen it's fair share of devastation. Stories include the Columbus Day Storm, Aumsville tornado, the flood of 1996, and many more! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19…

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Episode 45: It's Party Time! 34:20

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Many of us understand the desire to blow off steam, whether you're a hard working blue collar guy or a college student. Sometimes though, vacation time goes a bit too far, as demonstrated in todays tales which include the Seaside Riots, various college related parties and Vortex I. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_%2794 https://en.w…

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Episode 44: The Bone Wars 33:27

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We finally begin our journey into Oregon's prehistoric history... Sort of! Oregon is rich in fossils, and unfortunately it also played partial host to a feud that saw many of those fossil lost to greed. Stories include Oregon's only dinosaur fossil, Thomas Condon, the Bone Wars, and more! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophanes https://en…

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Episode 43: The Goodest Boy 39:15

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This episode is dedicated to my dog Milo. To celebrate his life, we are going into the history of the state's most courageous canines, with stories of Lewis and Clark's dog "Seaman", Two-Bits the Terrier, and Bobbie The Wonder Dog. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_best_friend#:~:text=%22Man's%20best%20friend%22%20is%20a,since%20become…

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Episode 42: A Law Unwritten 36:01

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Oregon, as well as the rest of the United States, has been through an interesting period where a man could kill another man whom they believed to be a lecherous homewrecker and often got away with it. This is a period known as the unwritten law. Sources: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-plays/romeo-and-jul…

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Episode 41: Horrors of Highway 20 32:45

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John Ackroyd. It's a name most of you might not recognize, not like Dahmer or Ted Bundy. However for the people of Santiam Junction and highway 20, John Ackroyd was that nightmare for them, a nightmare they feared they would never wake from. This episode contains some fairly graphic content, listener discretion is advised. Sources: https://en.wikip…

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Episode 40: Twisted Places 32:11

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Welcome back to a new year of stories! On this episode we dive into unusual locations, places that have unexplained phenomenon or odd urban legends, including the Oregon Vortex, Witches Castle and even more Crater Lake! Sources: https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2016/04/ghosts-of-assonet-ledge.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_…

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Episode 39: Cult 37:22

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Cults. We have all heard of them, what they are and what they are capable of, and you'll be terrified to learn that we have and had plenty right in our own backyard, including Rajneeshpuram, Heaven's Gate and more. Sources: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/the-galli/#:~:text=The%20cult%20of%20Cybele%2C%20also,These%…

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Episode 38: Beneath The Surface 36:14

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Ever wonder what lies just beneath the surface of the water? Maybe you'll have less of a curiosity after this episode when we talk about water cryptids! Including stories about Devil's Lake, Wallowa Lake, and more! Sources: https://www.scotclans.com/pages/the-loch-ness-monster https://www.bbcearth.com/news/10-animals-with-pre-historic-roots https:/…

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Five Days of Frights Season 2 Trailer 3:22

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Welcome back to spooky season! I have missed you all my friends, but I think you will enjoy what we have lined up for this years festivities, even if they are looking a little different this year. So, have a seat as we return to the camp fire once again and enjoy some chills and thrills!By Oregon Voices Network-Marcus Axford

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Episode 37: Snake Oil 33:32

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Humans are very good at tricking each other, but they are also good at getting tricked. On this episode, lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you on a journey through the history of the states frauds, cons, and peddlers with stories about Bunco Kelley, the origin of the term "snake oil", and an epidemic that saved thousands of lives. Sources: htt…

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Episode 36: Wild West Show 33:28

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Welcome to the frontier friend! On this episode lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford brings you into the world of the wild west, with stories of Black Bart, Tom McCarty, a train heist gone bad and so much more! Sources: https://oregontrailcenter.org/indians https://www.cracked.com/article_20372_5-ridiculous-myths-everyone-believes-about-wild-west.html …

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Episode 35: Eruption 37:33

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Volcanoes are truly wonders of the natural world that we are privileged to have as part of our state, and on this episode lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you on a tour of their explosive histories. Stories include Crater Lake, Newberry Volcano, and more! Sources: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-lakes-near-volcanoes-become-acidic-enough-be-dang…

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Episode 34: Haunted Hospitality 34:00

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You ever get that feeling when you stay at a hotel, you know the one where you feel like you're being watched? Lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you through the history of haunted hotels, including stories about Hot Lake Hotel, Haceta Head, The Benson and so much more! Sources: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes…

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Episode 33: All Aboard! 32:16

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Grab your tickets and take a seat as lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you on a journey through the history of Oregon's railroads! Featuring stories about the first train in history, famed politician and founder of Springfield Byron Pengra, Henry Villard who connected Oregon with the rest of the nation, and infamous stage coach king Benjamin H…

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Episode 32: The Disney Connection 38:06

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Ever wonder if the magic of Disney ever graced Oregon in an impactful way? join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford to discover how much Walt Disney, his family and his works by other people influenced the state. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristallnacht https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney#Reputation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans…

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Episode 31: For Your Amusement 40:03

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Lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you on a roller coaster ride through the history of Oregon's amusement parks! Summer festivities are here and the heat is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy fun in the sun than an amusement park? Learning it's history perhaps? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_fair https://www.funcrewus…

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Episode 30: In The Details 34:46

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It's our 1 year anniversary! As a treat and also to shamelessly round ourselves up to 30, we did a bonus episode talking about Oregon's state symbols as well as some history of symbolism itself! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Providence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia https://leg.wa.gov/Symbols/pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Sta…

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Episode 29: The Trail That Made Us 34:29

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford and journey back to where it all began, the story of one of the most famous events in American history, the Oregon Trail! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_migration#:~:text=Approximately%201%2C800%20of%20the%20world's,kilometres%20south%20for%20the%20winter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_run…

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Episode 28: War Never Changes 34:05

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford as he dives into one of the darkest chapters of human history, and the role Oregonians played in World War II. Sources: John Bruning's book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Three-Days-Starvation-Island-Aviation-ebook/dp/B08W51D8W5⁠ https://www.worldhistory.org/war/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet https://en…

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Episode 27: Timber Town 33:54

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford through the woods of Oregon to hear about the history of the logging industry and the tales of the trees they fell. Sources: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/zambia-worlds-oldest-wooden-structure-2367672#:~:text=Archaeologists%20working%20in%20Zambia%20have,an%20estimated%20476%2C000%20years%20ago. Centuries-o…

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Episode 26: Graveyard Of The Pacific 35:07

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford on a journey aboard doomed ships facing the harshest conditions the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean have to offer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_erectus#Taxonomy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peat#General_uses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesse_canoe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_…

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Episode 25: Crawling In The Dark 35:33

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford on a wild journey through the history of one of Oregon's most iconic geological wonders, the Oregon Caves National Monument. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_painting#:~:text=The%20oldest%20known%20cave%20painting,was%20made%20by%20a%20Neanderthal. https://en.wikipe…

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Episode 24: Heads Portland, Tails Boston 31:02

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford on a tour through the origins of the largest city in the state, dark corners and all. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic_Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cities#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20city%20is,in%20the%20society%20of%20%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk. https://www.thecollect…

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Episode 23: Oregon Goes Hollywood 33:57

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Join lifelong resident Marcus Axford through the history of Oregon's great film industry, and the actors, directors and movies that shaped the state. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantastoria https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_play https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_obscura http://www.sandr…

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Episode 22: Treasured Memories 36:27

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Lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford takes you on a grand treasure hunting trip to dig up lost stories and legends on Oregon's hidden wealth. Sources: https://www.history.com/shows/the-curse-of-oak-island/articles/what-is-the-history-of-oak-island https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randolph,_Oregon https://www.opb.org/article/2022/07/20/stories-of-lost-gold…

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Episode 21: Broken Chains 35:25

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Join lifelong Oregonian Marcus Axford on a tour of Oregon's dark origins of black history and native clashes with white settlers. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_ancient_Egypt#:~:text=According%20to%20noted%20archeologists%20Mark,paid%20laborers%2C%20rather%20than%20slaves. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_slavery https://…