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On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present archival audio from a television program broadcast from the observation deck of the Space Needle on April 20, 2022. "SPIRIT OF '62: Celebrating the Seattle World's Fair" was produced and hosted by Feliks Banel for the Seattle Channel, and features an all-star roster of special guests, including the late Louis Larsen, fair executive; the late C. David Hughbanks, fair staffer and longtime Seattle Center employee; Junius Rochester, who worked at the fair and whose father Al Rochester is credited with the idea of holding a fair in the first place; Seattle Times photographer Greg Gilbert; plus then-Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis and Downtown Seattle Association CEO Jon Scholes - as well as a musical finale with Dave Ross, Lisa Brooks and Bob Antone. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Feliks Banel's guests on this episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY include roving correspondent Ken Zick with a live report from the soon-to-close Virginia Inn, and Nick Biermann from Save Ryan House with an update on preservation efforts in Sumner. We also hear highlights from recent bonus episode interviews with Albert Fisher on Seattle World's Fair Bubbleator history, and Justin McElroy, journalist from British Columbia and diehard baseball fan, with thoughts on how the current political upheaval will affect the Canadians who would typically visit Seattle for next month's three-game series pitting the Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, April 13, 2025 via SPACE 101.1 FM and gallantly streaming live via space101fm.org at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Albert Fisher, who coordinated movies and TV for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, and who escorted the young actor Jay North around the fairgrounds one day during the festivities. Fisher shares his memories of North, who played the title character on TV's "Dennis The Menace" more than 60 years ago, and who passed way April 6, 2025 at age 73. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Brianna Treat is the director of sustainability at climate pledge arena. Climate Pledge Arena is a transformational project. It is the most significant private investment ever made in Pacific Northwest sports and entertainment history. In partnership, Oak View Group, the Seattle Kraken, and the City of Seattle set out to reimagine and redevelop an arena constructed under an historic landmarked roof originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Opening on October 19, 2021, Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, and is home to the NHL Seattle Kraken, the WNBA Seattle Storm and the world's biggest performers of live music and events. Climate Pledge Arena serves as a long-lasting and regular reminder for the urgent need for climate action. The Climate Pledge, which was founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, is a commitment from companies globally to be net zero carbon by 2040. Links: Climate Pledge Arena: https://www.climatepledgearena.com/arena-info/ Green Sports Day Canada 2024 Summit registration: https://www.greensportsverts.ca/green-sports-day ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Jim is back from Seattle, World Springs in TX, Olympic outrage w/calls, Olympics, College Football is nearing and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we share the remarkable life of Bill Kruschel, an extraordinary 99-year-old, whose journey from a World War II Navy medic to a beloved member of the White Bear Lake community is nothing short of inspiring. This episode paints a vivid portrait of Bill's early years in St. Paul, Minnesota, his experiences during the Great Depression, and his career ascent at 3M. Bill attributes his longevity and active lifestyle to his mother's influence and a positive outlook, sharing insights on his career transition from the shop floor to management to celebrating his 99th birthday with zest and vigor.We then turn our attention to the tireless advocacy of a dedicated father whose son with disabilities moved into a group home at 19. His efforts to expand education and care for children/youth with disabilities into a network of homes stand as a testament to unwavering commitment and love. You'll also hear about his passion for music, riding motorcycles until the age of 94, and the joy he now finds in riding an electric tricycle around White Bear Lake. The local community's excitement over an owl's nest adds a charming touch to this heartfelt narrative.Lastly, immerse yourself in nostalgic tales of building a fold-down trailer, wartime camaraderie, and the unforgettable Bob Hope shows. This episode is rich with personal recollections, from the Seattle World's Fair to the profound impact of Scouting. Look forward to an upcoming special featuring Bill and his siblings, promising an enriching and heartwarming experience. Tune in to celebrate the goodwill, courage, and determination that define these incredible life stories.Support the Show.

Feliks Banel's guest on this live broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Andrea Tucker, president of the non-profit Historic Everett on the group's effort to reach a common-sense compromise with the City of Everett to preserve the Clark Park Gazebo. Also featured on this episode is a tribute to the late Louis Larsen, the final surviving member of the executive leadership team of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, who passed away last month at age 99. Larsen was a good friend of CASCADE OF HISTORY, and we listen back to excerpts from interviews with him. And, since April 21, 2024 is the 62nd anniversary of the launch of the fair, we play some old "Century 21" novelty songs and theme songs, too. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Daylight Time on Sunday, April 21, 2024 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

Covering Part 4: Chapters 7-11. We follow the Counterforce to a surprise dinner, reflect on The World, learn of Weissman's new frontier, and finally reach the THRILLING climax between Tchitcherine and his Herero half-brother, Enzian. Also: we speak with Professor Jeffrey Severs, literary scholar and co-host of the podcast Don DeLillo Should Win The Nobel Prize, about the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (a.k.a. the Century 21 Exhibition) and its influence on Pynchon's vision of the future: the Raketen Stadt. Other topics include: Giving LSD to elephants, Bush (and Bush X), Louis Jolyon West, disgust and absurdism, colonialism (again), capitalism (again), Ren & Stimpy, the Military Industrial Complex, the Space Age and all its wonders, Calvino's Invisible Cities, and more. Read "A City of The Future": Gravity's Rainbow and the 1962 Seattle World's Fair by Jeffrey Severs (requires JSTOR access). Read ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proverbs For Paranoids,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ John's guide to Gravity's Rainbow. E-mail us your questions, queries, and crackpot theories: slowlearnerspod@gmail.com

Step into the multiverse of Zack Bolotin, owner-operator of Porchlight Coffee & Records on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Not just a cafe, Porchlight is a platform for Zack's varied talents, including graphic design, photography, art curation, book publishing and online retailing. It's also a record label. Listen as Zack describes how his endeavors, admittedly wide-ranging, are anchored in his family's history and an affection for old things. He shares how he incorporated his parents' memorabilia collection into Porchlight's publication "62 Souvenirs: Keepsakes from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair." Zack also recounts his discovery of mid-century architectural photography by Art Hupy published in “Pacific Architect & Builder,” a defunct trade journal produced by Zack's grandfather Roscoe Laing. Reminiscent to Zack of Julius Shulman's contemporaneous work in Southern California, he restored and published a selection of Hupy's photos as "Art Hupy: Architecture and Life in the Pacific Northwest" in collaboration with Docomomo US/WEWA. Accompanying Zack's inspiring stories are songs from an assortment of Porchlight Records' labelmates, among them his collaborative project, Pretty Old, whose tracks blend ruminations on remote motels, fictions by Raymond Carver and memories of roadside attractions. A self-taught entrepreneur, Zack chose to keep his business small, sustainable and anchored in community. His maverick spirit—casual, classically Pacific Northwest—affirms that a livelihood can be both purposeful and expansive. These lighthearted stories uphold Zack's city as a place of goodness. "As much as a city is made by people; it's made by the buildings and businesses that come and go as well; you can't advocate for every single building to stay where it is. You have to pick and choose. There's a balance between preservation and new buildings. That's how it always has been.” ~ Zack Bolotin

Feliks Banel's guests on this episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Katherine White, who stalked Elvis Presley at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair and ran Seattle's Elvis fan club; Markus Fahrner, exhibitions manager of Coquitlam Heritage on a new exhibit about Chinese exclusion in Canada from the 1920s to the 1940s; and Megan Churchwell of the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild previewing the conference coming up on Saturday, September 23 at Seattle Public Library. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, September 17, 2023 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

In advance of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board reviewing a landmark nomination for Seattle High School Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, a special episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY was broadcast live on SPACE 101.1 FM from the Memorial Wall at the stadium on the 78th anniversary of "VJ Day" - when WWII hostilities ceased on August 14, 1945. This broadcast was made as a public service to the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, because the landmark nomination they will review on August 16 is sorely lacking in some of the most important history of Seattle High School Memorial Stadium. The landmark nomination - which is supposed to tell the story and provide relevant historical context for the stadium - is missing so many key details about the role that Seattle High School Memorial Stadium has played in the community since 1947. Joining host Feliks Banel for this live broadcast (to remedy these deficiencies) was series of knowledgeable guests who spoke out to help the Landmarks Preservation Board - and anyone else listening in to the live show or later to the podcast - to better understand the history of sports, 1962 Seattle World's Fair events, and notable musical performances that took place at Memorial Stadium over the past 76 years. Guests included World's Fair staffer Albert Fisher, who helped produce opening ceremonies for the fair at Memorial Stadium; Northwest sports historian David Eskenazi on the many sports milestones and legendary events that took place at Memorial Stadium; music historian and tour guide Eric Magnuson on the many concerts of local and national acts that took place at Memorial Stadium; and 98-year-old former World's Fair executive Louis Larsen (whose Class of '42 friends from Ballard High School - Christy Jull and Bill Knudtson - are listed on the Memorial Wall; both made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII). This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 7pm Pacific Time on Monday, August 14, 2023 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from the Memorial Wall at Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center. We stand in deep respect for both the 1947 stadium and the 1951 wall, both of which honor the 800 Seattle Public Schools' alums who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in WWII, and whose names are listed at that sacred spot. Special thanks to our guests, to producer Laura Scott, and to SPACE 101.1 FM program director Eric Zappa.

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Earl Evans, and Michael Mulhern Topic: 60 years between Bell 103 and today" s InterNet In 1962, the world gained Spacewar! and the Bell 103 modem. Topic/Feedback links: Spacewar at masswerk.at Spacewar! History of Spacewar! Computer Space Bell 103 NCR CRAM NCR CRAM product brochure. BBC archive, speaking with Douglas Adams about the HHGTTG game A few Apple II clones Microsci Havac, review, Creative Computer Oct 1984 A Computer Called LEO (book, Georgina Ferry) NitrOS9 Ease of Use project 8 bit Shack Linus Akesson 15 years of scene spirit Going online in the early 90s part 2, Goto10 substack Retro Computing News: Adrian finds a white ceramic 6502 in his digital basement Modular display for retro systems NABU (York University) NABU retroNET Leo Binkowski, games programmer for NABU, on the local news in 1984 NABU auction Adrian's Digital Basement's NABU DJ Sures' playlist of NABU hacking IBM 5150 Christmas ornament that plays DOOM IBM 5150 Christmas ornament that plays DOOM (Hackaday) Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: "Pack up your troubles (pack up your family)" - Seattle World's Fair 1962 MS-DOS 5 Upgrade rap Bell Data-Phone Retro Computing Gift Idea: 4X magnifying glass with stand See also: One of these on Paul's OCC1 Auction Picks: Earl: Amiga 500 Keyboard Michael: FORTRAN 5 Paul: Old Apple II with Disk II number 61 A very thin book IBM postcard from 1962 Seattle World's Fair Crayperweight Craysler mug OCC1 for $50 BIN OCC1 glare guard Microsoft muMath 80 See also: MuMath 80 in the Microsoft catalog See also: MuMath 80 review in BYTE See also: MuMath 80 review in Creative Computing Suncom Joy Sensor See also: Joy Sensor review in Video and Computer Gaming Illustrated See also: Suncom Aerobic Joystick ad Best keypad layout (Micromodule 85) A2Stream file: a2stream file for this episode: http://yesterbits.com/media/a2s/rcr262.a2stream Feedback/Discussion: @rcrpodcast on Twitter Vintage Computer Forum RCR Podcast on Facebook Throwback Network Throwback Network on Facebook Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X Show audio files hosted by CyberEars Listen/Download:

Feliks Banel's guests on this episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY include 98-year-old Louis Larsen, only surviving member of the executive team of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, on the 60th anniversary of the fair's October 21 final day; Eastern Washington University and Spokane area historian Larry Cebula on several of his projects; and Art Gregory, founder and president of the History of Idaho Broadcasting Foundation. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, October 23, 2022 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle.

Newly discovered files shed light on the creation of the Seattle icon and the fight over who deserves the credit for its distinctive look. Hear all about it in this special preview of the new Crosscut podcast, Crosscut Reports. When the Space Needle rose quickly on the Seattle city skyline, the response was varied. Some loved it, some hated it. Some likened it to a flower blossoming, others said it resembled a mushroom cloud. The Cold War was on everyone's mind. So was the future. The Needle was supposed to represent the Space Age, a bright future that looked to the stars. It was also supposed to represent the aspirations of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, also called the Century 21 Exposition, and reflect the forward-looking city itself. But in the fall of 1961, as the Needle tower neared completion and the citizenry warmed to it, controversy broke out, an all-out war of words between the architects — Victor Steinbrueck and his boss John “Jack” Graham, Jr. That there was a war is no secret — the conflict played out in the press at the time. But the dispute between these two groundbreaking architects goes deeper than previously understood. New files discovered in the dirt cellar of Steinbrueck's Eastlake home reveal that Graham sought censure of the man who provided the sketches that gave the Space Needle's tower its unique shape. This and other revelations surrounding the Space Needle's creation that were found in those files are the subject of this, the first episode of the first season of Crosscut Reports. To listen to the next two episodes of this series on Victor Steinbrueck, search for Crosscut Reports wherever you listen, or go to crosscut.com/podcasts. For photos from The Steinbrueck Files and an accompanying essay by editor-at-large Knute Berger, go here.   --- Credits Host/Producer: Sara Bernard Reporter: Knute Berger Editorial assistance: Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers Executive producer: Mark Baumgarten --- If you would like to support Crosscut, go to crosscut.com/membership. In addition to supporting our events and our daily journalism, members receive complete access to the on-demand programming of Seattle's PBS station, KCTS 9.

Terry Gainer's family arrived in Banff in 1948 when his father, Frank Gainer, was transferred there as station agent. From their arrival until 1955 the family lived in the residence atop the station itself. During those years, Terry explored every nook and cranny of the station and the surrounding grounds. From 1957 he worked summer jobs there, initially as a porter in the baggage room and then as a redcap through the summer of 1962, which was the bonanza year of the Seattle World's Fair and the opening of the Trans-Canada Highway but unfortunately also the beginning of the end of train travel to Banff. Largely influenced by his upbringing, Terry has enjoyed a career that has been an amazing fifty-year adventure in tourism. Though he retired in 2005, he has stayed involved in the industry as a marketing consultant. When Trains Ruled the Kootenays follows his previous book about railway history in the Rocky Mountains: When Trains Ruled the Rockies: My Life at the Banff Railway Station. Terry lives in Nelson, British Columbia.

Welcome to August 6th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate an age old condiment and the quest for perfect flavor. On this day we celebrate one of the oldest condiments in the history of the world. No, it's not that long-forgotten bottle of ketchup in the back of your fridge. It's mustard. The ancient Romans ground mustard seeds into a powder which they combined with vinegar to make a paste. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe, so did the love of this condiment. Households during the Middle Ages used a lot of mustard, as did 17th century England, where the modern version was created. And that's how mustard made its way from ancient Rome to the top of that hotdog you're about to eat. On National Mustard Day enjoy a classic flavor that never goes out of style.   How far would you go to find perfect flavor? For 12 year old Scott Dunton it all began at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. With one sip of Triple X Root Beer, Scott tasted heaven and his quest to recreate it began. For the next three decades he chased this dream. Tracking down Mutual Flavors in California, he asked for a recipe that would taste like cream. It took a few tries, but when Scott added caramel he struck gold. The rich, smooth taste has been bottled since 1992. Today Scott's Old Fashioned Creamy Caramel Root Beer is served at Mr. D'z Diner on Route 66 in a bottomless root beer float. On National Root Beer Float Day, celebrate one boy's dream to serve up the Holy Grail of perfect flavor. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Everybody's planning to see Seattle's spectacular $100 million World's Fair!'

6PM - Feliks Banel: Celebrating the 60-year anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair // Jim's Elvis impersonation side project // Amazon Is Bringing Its Palm-Scanning Payment Option to Whole Foods See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4PM - Feliks Banel: Celebrating the 60-year anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair // Rachel Belle: Why are there so many shows and movies about Julia Child right now? // Ken Jeong is slammed for walking off stage in a huff after Giuliani is FINALLY revealed as contestant on The Masked Singer (but at least Jenny McCarthy enjoyed it!): Rudy tells audience 'I don't get to have much fun'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Resident Historian with Feliks Banel: Theme songs, earworms, and a few clunkers from the music recorded for the Seattle World’s Fair. Then, on “All Over The Map,” a new place-name contest for K-12 students in the Evergreen State. And, From The Archives: Seattle’s ill-fated 1919 run for the Stanley Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1962, the Seattle World's Fair and the Space Needle put Washington on the map as a leader in what was known then as the Space Race. Six decades later, our state hasn't given up its space leadership, though the mission has evolved. On this episode of Washington to Washington, hosts Jennifer Huntley and Tammy Thueringer look at space research, industry, exploration and policy from the perspectives of Washington state, and Washington, D.C.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair and a listener remembers a fighter jet crashing into a house!

Summary:A critical aspect of your grief journey is self-care. In your despair and exhaustion we often overlook the simpler items and sometimes sacrifice our own well-being. We may turn to books only to be overwhelmed with the volume of words, thoughts and number of pages. Paula Becker is our guest today and has written just the book you, and everyone who has suffered a loss, needs to read. Episode Notes:A Little Book of Self-Care for Those Who Grieve is just over 100 pages, with some pages containing only one word and other pages a watercolor style illustration (Rebekah Nichols, Illustrator).  The book may be read one page each day, allowing time to absorb, reflect and process the numerous emotions. Read it in one sitting, then reflect and re-read it time and time again. Paula has offered us a concise spectrum of thoughts, emotions and actions that will help one move throughout their personal journey of grief.Paula Becker has also authored A House on Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction; Looking For Betty MacDonald: The Egg, The Plague, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and I; and co-author of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Its Legacy and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition: Washington's First World's Fair.  She has written for HistoryLink.org since 2001.  Her 300+ essays on the site document all aspects of Washington state history.  Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve To Reach Paula: Email:  pbecker@timestep.orgWebsite:  https://paulabecker.org Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

In this episode I have a printing plate. It leads me to the owner of the Great James H. Drew Exposition and the printing company that used it nearly forty years ago. Thank you to Jimmy Drew @DrewExposition and Al Rosenberg @triangleposter Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can also listen on our website --> object-obscura.com Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls' by Nathanie @nathaniengnu @thesznsounds Thanks to Epidemicsound for the music and SFX. Music in order of appearance: Mystery Evolving by Gabriel Lewis, Behind the Walls by Nathanie, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Rain Show by Farrell Wooten, Freakshow by Mike Franklyn, The Boy with the Tattoo by V. V. Campos, Vague by Amaranth Cove, Backward Thinking by More than a Family, Rainbow Mystery by Kikoru, A Refreshing Change by Claude Signet, Lens Flare 1 by Peter Sandberg, Just Be Curious by Jerry Lacey, Changing Outlook by Trevor Kowalski and The Way I am by Mica Emory. Archival audio: “1962 Seattle World's Fair Commercial” on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatcher2/message

Episode: 2639 The Seattle World's Fair and the Space Needle.  Today, a landmark in the clouds.

Teasel Muir-Harmony, Curator of the Apollo program at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, once again joins host Sean Mobley in this conclusion to the two-episode series on the political history of the Apollo program. In this episode, she talks about the classic 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and its place in Apollo political history, how domestic and international perceptions of the Apollo program varied quite significantly, and what role museums have in helping people deconstruct their understandings of history when new research challenges long-held ideas previously accepted as fact. We highly recommend listening to the previous episode before this one. Read the entire show notes: www.museumofflight.org/flightdeck

On this episode of The Resident Historian with Feliks Banel: a conversation with four surviving staffers from the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair about next year's 60th anniversary. Then, on “All Over The Map,” whatever became of the phantom riverside town of Skagit City? And, From The Archives: the hidden history of Pacific Northwest amateur UFO experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 52, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Photo Ops 1: Ocean Spray's Cranberry World visitors' center is berry close to this site of the Pilgrims' landing. Plymouth Rock. 2: This London "circus" takes its name from the home of a 17th c. tailor who sold a type of high collar. Piccadilly Circus. 3: France's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath this landmark. the Arc de Triomphe. 4: W.C. Handy wrote a song about this Memphis street sometimes referred to as the "Main Street of Black America". Beale Street. 5: A glass elevator leads to the observation deck at the top of this 600' symbol of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Space Needle. Round 2. Category: Basic Spanish 1: It can get you from here to there: avion. a plane. 2: A wild animal: lobo. wolf. 3: A family member: hermana. sister. 4: A part of the body: corazon. heart. 5: An occupation: medico. doctor. Round 3. Category: You Bot It 1: Started in 1997 to develop robotics and A.I., the Robocup features robots playing this competitive sport. soccer. 2: This toy company created Mindstorms for robots, with programmable bricks and sensors. Lego. 3: In 1961 the world's first production-line robot was used by this U.S. automaker. General Motors. 4: The humanoid robot Asimo performs some John Travolta dance moves in this Disneyland "land". Tomorrowland. 5: For this robot vacuum, the company iRobot uses technology developed to clear minefields. Roomba. Round 4. Category: & A Bible Person To Be Named Later 1: Unnamed in the Bible, this queen is called Balkis or Bilqis in other places; Solomon didn't ask. Queen of Sheba. 2: "The Prince of Egypt" says Seti gave the order to kill the newborn Hebrews and adopted this Hebrew boy. Moses. 3: Dismas, the penitent one of these, and Gestas, the impenitent one, died by crucifixion and acquired their names much later. Thieves. 4: Oscar Wilde made a veiled reference to this woman, unnamed in the Bible when she danced before Herod. Salome. 5: Latin for "wise men", they were later named Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar. Magi. Round 5. Category: 4-Letter Capitals 1: Akershus Castle, a tourist site in this capital, sits on a rocky peninsula overlooking a fjord. Oslo. 2: It's been said that "All roads lead to" this "Eternal City". Rome. 3: In 1990 it became the capital of a unified Yemen. Sana. 4: Just 12 degrees south of the Equator, this Peruvian capital's temperatures are moderated by the Humboldt Current. Lima. 5: This Latvian capital was founded in 1201 by German crusaders. Riga. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

PATREON EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/48447924 Let's travel to yesterday's tomorrow... today! We discuss a range of 20th century kitsch that envisions the capitalist utopia of the 21st century, including Jean-Marc Côté's "En L’An 2000" artworks, as well as two short films that Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans will know well: the General Motors propaganda film DESIGN FOR DREAMING (1956) and the Seattle World's Fair adventure CENTURY 21 CALLING (1962). All these artefacts imagine a world in which technology has freed us from work... but social relations remain unchanged. PLUS: the defeat of a higher minimum wage, and the looming spectre of Space Jam 2.

We've made it! Listen with me as I talk about the final leg of the history of the World's Fair. This week's episode covers the New York and San Francisco fairs of 1939, the Disney influenced fair of 1964 and how the U.S was determined to make their Seattle World's Fair a showcase of American resolve to win the space race. Next week I return to regular programming and will take us back to the American Revolution. Thanks everyone! Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/civicscoffeepod)

Pianist Overton Berry played all over the world but he always called Seattle home, and Seattle jazz fans were proud to call him one of our own. When he passed at the age of 84 last Monday, he was one of the last of popular Seattle jazz artists from "The Jackson Street Era" that included Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Floyd Standifer, Buddy Catlett, Jabo Ward and others. His career developed around the time of the Seattle World's Fair, when he played at The House of Entertainment, Dave's Fifth Avenue, the Marine Room at the Olympic Hotel and the Doubletree Inn. He later played at Tula's, the Triple Door, Jazz Alley, Egan's and the Sorento Hotel. He first toured overseas to play in Viet Nam, later Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guangzhou China and other stops. Music on this tribute show will include his first recording, Live at The Doubletree (1970) as well as a duo performance with Bruce Phares on bass at Tula's (2018) which we recorded for Jazz Northwest and first broadcast here. Other

Camille F. from Louisville Kentucky and sober in May of 1972, speaking at Pockets of Enthusiasm held in Virgina Beach VA in May of 1995. She was a speaker at the Seattle World conference held in 1990. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate We have added a page of meetings that have moved online https://sobercast.com/online-meetings Sober Cast has 1200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search.

Photo by Dean Fisher, taken in June or July 1962 on a trip to the Seattle World's Fair. Probably Puget Sound. What does it have to do with this episode? Absolutely nothing. You can find the interactive 1619 project here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html The book “How to Have Impossible Conversations: A very Practical Guide” is available here: http://tiny.cc/DOASG002 Here's where I'm getting my information on COVID-19: http://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america Please send me an email: SeniorGeek49@gmail.com You can follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/seniorgeek49 https://www.instagram.com/seniorgeek49/ https://www.facebook.com/garyf37 If you like the show, please give it a 5-star rating on whatever app or site you use to listen to it. And tell your friends and family about it! Thanks! If you REALLY like it please kick a couple of bucks my way on my Patreon page, https://www.patreon.com/SeniorGeek If for whatever reason you can't pledge I completely understand. You can still help by telling all your friends and family about what a great podcast it is. If this podcast doesn't show up in your favorite app you can add it! Find the "Add podcast as URL" or equivalent then copy and paste this RSS link: https://anchor.fm/s/afe7720/podcast/rss If you have an iOS device and use the link above to add the podcast to Apple's Podcasts app it will really help. You have no idea how much. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gary-fisher/message

Here's the latest from Robin Brunet's new book Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com "The Last Broadcast" with Red's special guests Pat O'Day and Bruce Allen aired on CISL650/Vancouver on August 27, 2017. O'Day suddenly asks, “Do we have time for a Sinatra story?” “Sure.” O'Day leans into the microphone lovingly. “Originally, KJR in Seattle was owned by Frank Sinatra and Danny Kaye, but Sinatra had never been to the station. Now, the year is 1962, the Seattle World's Fair is going on, and Frank Sinatra says he's coming to Seattle to the fair and to visit his radio station. “Well, everybody panicked because the station was so outmoded. So big money was spent. Frederick & Nelson's interior decoration department came in and installed carpets and a new kitchen, and it was just glorious, and now comes the day Frank Sinatra is supposed to visit. Everyone has their coats and ties on. There are flowers on the desks. There are little sandwiches and snacks, and the staff is waiting in breathless anticipation for his 2:00 p.m. arrival.”

Join me for a sip of Craft Brewers Association and an Independent Craft Brewers Seal approved Reubens' Brews and Fremont Brewing plus a taste of Seattle World Whiskey Day with organizer David Carson.

The way we picture the future is still based, in large measure, on the visions brought to life at the world’s fairs and international expositions that swept the globe between the 1850s and the 1960s—especially the New York World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65, the Seattle World’s Fair of 1962, and Disney World’s EPCOT Center (which is, in essence, a permanent World’s Fair). But the fairs were about much more than technology: they were also about a specific vision of Western dominance, one that treated people from colonized or developing countries as little more than zoo specimens. In this special crossover episode we present “Tomorrow, Today,” a recent story from our sister Hub & Spoke show Ministry of Ideas. Host Zachary Davis tells the story of the world’s fair movement, and of the unexpected critiques and challenges that surfaced within it. Listen to the end for a conversation between Davis and Soonish host Wade Roush. More information at https://www.soonishpodcast.org/episodes/2018/7/2/209-tomorrow-today-with-ministry-of-ideas. Subscribe to Ministry of Ideas at http://www.ministryofideas.org Music in this episode is by Graham Gordon Ramsay, Tim Beek, and Joel Roston and Andrew Willis of Titlecard Music in Boston.

In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at various locations all over the United States and their retro-cool stylings are still a hit. Learn all about these cool machines today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In this PacSci Podcast we take a look at a bit of Seattle World’s Fair history brought back to life under the arches. For more info, be sure to check out historylink.org.

Earl and Robert return from a short sabbatical to bring you back up to speed on what is happening in Major League Soccer, and it's big - the MLS Cup Playoffs are finally here! The guys break down the final table, and give you a glimpse as to what they expect for the 4 versus 5 Play-in Round of the Playoffs. They also cover the most recent news out of the domestic league, including the potential entry of Orlando City to MLS in the near future. They close the show with some silliness which is liable to offend the fans of one or more teams in the league. Trust us, we're only having fun! Our next show will be available on Saturday, November 2nd, and will be a recap of the Play-in Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The United States of Futbol Show is your source for the latest news and independent opinion in the world of United States domestic soccer, hosted by Earl Reed and Robert Hay. We value your feedback, and would love to answer your questions. As always, you can interact with the show on Twitter or Facebook, or you can query Earl or Robert directly through Twitter. We are also available through email at usoffutbol [at] gmail [dot] com.

Well, maybe not. This episode of the United States of Futbol Show isn't quite a "bag on Seattle"-fest, but at one point there is a message for all who think their particular city is the end-all, be-all of SupporterDom. You'll have to listen to find out. In the meantime, there is plenty of discussion of the upcoming USMNT qualifiers, the exciting MLS action from over the weekend, the Portland Thorns championship, and Landon Donovan re-signing with the LA Galaxy. Please feel free to subscribe to the United States of Futbol Show on iTunes (please rate us as well!), or listen on Stitcher, or you can stream here on Simply Futbol every week if you prefer. We are also a part of the World Football Daily network, and thus if you want even more football talk, go and subscribe to their excellent service. Lastly, you can interact with us below in the comments, on Twitter, Facebook or via email (usoffutbol - at - gmail - dot - com). Thank you for listening to the United States of Futbol Show!

The Seattle World’s Fair – which opened 50 years ago this weekend – was pretty small on the global scale, compared to later World’s Fairs in Montreal or Vancouver, B.C., or Seville, Spain. It would seem tiny next to the immense Exposition in Shanghai in 2010. But the memories of 1962 burn strong for those who attended. And historians and civic leaders say the legacy still matters today. Even if you're brand-new to Seattle, you might have heard that once upon a time there was a World’s Fair here. Maybe, you even learned about it on an elevator ride – to the top of the 605-foot Space Needle. Read more ...