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Bremelore
by Bremelore
One part local history, one part memoir with a dash of nostalgia. This is my love letter to Bremerton, Washington.
Episodes
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Why Can't I fish in Glud's Pond?
It’s a simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. A Central Kitsap Icon, Kids used to bike there for summer swims, the state stocked it with thousands of trout for fishing parties, and it even played a starring role in a 1955 bank robbery. So why is it now fenced off with “No…
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Illahee Sea Monster
The leaves have fallen, which signals the return of the Illahee Sea Monster. Each time I drive by, I have more and more questions. First of all, did I really just see a sea monster?! What is that? How did it get there? Who made it? Join me on my quest to discover the origin of Bremerton’s Nessie,...
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The Smug Etruscans
Join me as I sit down for a chat with Alison and Ian of Vulca’s Mediterranean Market, Soon to be re-opening in the Dietz Building on the corner of 4th and Pacific Ave. We talk about the Etruscan ethos and the origins of their business, what it’s been like renovating the new space and they ask a...
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Boy in the woods
Earlier this year, I was invited to be a guest on “Power of Place”. While I was in Seattle, Host Edward asked me a question worthy of a deep dive- Why is Andy Wood buried in Bremerton? I had to answer his question with a question of my own… Who is Andy wood? Come along with me as I explore the…
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Broken Windows
Every time I drive past windy point, those abandoned yellow cabins catch my eye. You know the ones- perched above highway 3 with their broken windows staring down at passing cars. Join me for a journey through one of Kitsap's most visible ruins, before development erases it from our daily…
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2024 announcements and mailbag!
Hello Bremelorians! I wanted to post a test episode before I launch Season 4 and this seemed like the perfect time to answer some of your questions! In this episode I talk about Bicycle Registration, find out who Sid Peel was and pay tribute to building that may not be with us much longer. Don’t...
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Santa Sets Sail
I'm talking about the 72 year tradition of The Christmas Ship and lighted boat parades! It turns out there is a lot of fun history behind this local tradition in Bremerton, Washington. Click here to see the Christmas ships! Click here for more info from Bremerton Yacht Club or Port Orchard Yacht...
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Quiz Night, Smokestack and Local Legends
Just a quick announcement! I will be at Kitsap quiz night this week to talk about Bremelore for Kitsap Smokestack's "Local Legends" video series. Hope to see you there! Don't forget to check out the Kitsap Smokestack at a small business near you or at their website www.kitsapsmokestack.org If you...
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My Sister's Ghost Story
I finally convinced my sister to tell her ghost story. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Starvation Heights, Kreepy Kitsap 2020
This is an audio re-broadcast of the halloween special "Kreepy Kitsap" put on by the Kitsap History Museum in 2020! If you'd like to see all of the photos and documents that Gregg Olsen references, you can find them in the youtube broadcast here: https://youtu.be/A1GVBmV5fuM?si=_gTBRsbJpScUgKNT…
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10% blackberry festival
Who knew there was so much to know about the blackberry festival?! Photos on the blog: https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Tunnels under Bremerton?!
There's tunnels under Bremerton and it's no secret. Photos coming to the blog soon. https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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WTF was Pleasant Valley?
Welcome to the saga of gorst, historical edition. What was Pleasant Valley? To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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He owned a lion?!
He sure did. Learn about Bremerton's lion (and a bonus second lion) Check out pictures onthe blog at https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras There was a file mixup on the audio for this one. I fixed it, but if what you are hearing sounds unedited you may need to redownload! To hear more, visit...
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S3 Announcement!
Bremelore will be back October 1st! Don't forget to send me all your weird and wild questions about Bremerton. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Candy Cane Lane
Where is Candy Cane Lane, and how did it come to be? Happy holidays everyone! Show notes on the blog at http://www.bremelore.wtf To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Is Bremerton Haunted?!
You bet your sweet bottom it is! Click here to leave me a voice message! Check out more spooky things on the blog: BremeBlog- Is Bremerton Haunted?! Find us at www.bremelore.wtf or on social media @bremelore ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bremelore/message…
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Event Announcement- History Uncorked!
I will be teaming up with the Kitsap History Museum for this month's installment of History Uncorked! History Uncorked is a casual, after hours event at the museum where you can relax, have a little wine and learn about some local history. Join us this Thursday, October 20th at 7pm to talk about...
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Sea Shanties...On the Puget Sound?!
That's right, I just can't stop singing sea shanties and marching cadences. Come along while I investigate if, and which, Sea Shanties, might have been sang while plying the Puget Sound. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Bay Bowl Saudade
Bay Bowl is giving me some strong feelings. Let's go bowling. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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WTF is Gorst?!
Here is it, ladies and gentlemen. We can finally start to unravel the mystery of Gorst. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Mailbag and Season 2!
Season 2 is coming! I answer a couple of listener questions and Bremelore bids farewell to it's biggest fan. As always, show notes on the blog. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Erland's Point Massacre pt 2
The conclusion to the tale of the Erland's point massacre! Here are all of the links I promised you: Scene of the Crime S2 Ep8 Send an email to [email protected] or Leave me a voice message with your spooky local stories! You can find us on social media @bremelore ! Music is "Sugar Diabet" by...
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Erland's Point Massacre
Wait, What Massacre?! The Erland's point massacre, aka The Hammer Murders. Let's dig in and learn a little more, shall we? I've had some trouble getting show notes to display properly across different podcast platforms, so links to documents and photos are now over on the blog! Show notes on the...
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Cabin Updates and State of the Pod!
A quick update about the A-Frame Cabins and the current state of the pod! Thank you for all of your patience! Music is "Sugar Diabet" by WATERCAT ! Find transcripts and additional show notes on The Blog. We are on all of the usual social media as @Bremelore ! To hear more, visit...
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RIP A frame cabins
Today I lament the loss of the A frame cabin off the navy yard highway, and fill the cabin-sized hole in my heart with some local history! The A Frame Cabins on google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/KU8e2qtikhSnjxLo7 Redfin Listing with good pictures:...
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Who What Where When Why
Who am I? What is this? Where is Bremerton? When and Why are we doing this?! Don't forget to send me your questions about Bremerton and subscribe for more of my knock-off delilah vibe! Music in this trailer is "Sugar Diabet" by WATERCAT. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com
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Welcome to Bremelore
You guys have questions. I do too. Welcome to Bremelore, Population you and me. I'm gonna get us some answers. Music in this trailer is "Sugar Diabet" by WATERCAT. --- Send in a voice message:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One part local history, one part memoir with a dash of nostalgia. This is my love letter to Bremerton, Washington.
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