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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 38 MIN

Let’s Talk About Our Favorite Seattle Landmarks, Bookstores, and Local Businesses

from City Cast Seattle · host City Cast

Today on City Cast Seattle, we’re bringing listeners a collection of some of our most popular conversations, including the lore behind the Fremont Troll, Seattle’s best bookstores, and what it takes to keep our favorite local businesses from vanishing. Jane and producer Sam J Leeds speak with Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary troll, Max Delsohn, author of the Seattle-set short story collection Crawl, and Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle. Contributor Marcus Harrison Green also joins to talk about publishing in Seattle.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 17th episode Drum Roll Wine City Fruit 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Today on City Cast Seattle, we’re bringing listeners a collection of some of our most popular conversations, including the lore behind the Fremont Troll, Seattle’s best bookstores, and what it takes to keep our favorite local businesses from vanishing. Jane and producer Sam J Leeds speak with Steve Badanes, the architect who designed and built the legendary troll, Max Delsohn, author of the Seattle-set short story collection Crawl, and Cynthia Brothers of Vanishing Seattle. Contributor Marcus Harrison Green also joins to talk about publishing in Seattle.  Learn more about the  sponsors of this February 17th episode Drum Roll Wine City Fruit 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. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/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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