Is Green Lake Too Dark? Plus, Seattle’s Most Beloved Troll episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 35 MIN

Is Green Lake Too Dark? Plus, Seattle’s Most Beloved Troll

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today on the podcast, Jane and producer Sam interview a very special guest: Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary Fremont Troll. Steve shares the inside scoop on all the troll’s lore, and gets into the past and future of public art in Seattle. But first, Jane, Sam, and Producer Liam debate how much light Green Lake needs.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 12th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on the podcast, Jane and producer Sam interview a very special guest: Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary Fremont Troll. Steve shares the inside scoop on all the troll’s lore, and gets into the past and future of public art in Seattle. But first, Jane, Sam, and Producer Liam debate how much light Green Lake needs.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this January 12th  episode Seattle Cider Company Old Stove Brewing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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