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Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut‘s Beaten Path

De: Mike Allen
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  • Noted story teller and former journalist Mike Allen interviews special guests and then produces amazing tales about people, places and events from Connecticut history. His style and enthusiasm make history relatable, interesting, fun and informative. You certainly don‘t have to be from Connecticut to enjoy these stories -- you just need to find history interesting and to love a good story. New episodes are published every Thursday. Theme music (Musical Interlewd 1, intro; Musical Interlewd 2, outro) by Christopher Cech. Podcast logo design by Ashley Cech. Logo photo by Yvonne Cech. This podcast is a production of True North Associates, LLC.
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  • PART 1: When A Secret CT Military Sea Mission Went Very Wrong
    Jul 4 2024

    Twelve men were aboard the ill-fated Sea Surveyor when it sank in rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean 50 years ago. Walter “Wally” Banzhaf was the youngest of the 12 on this secret military mission and was one of the survivors. He will share his story over a two-part series that begins with this episode. It is a mesmerizing tale that you won’t soon forget.

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  • Riding Motorcycles with Top-Secret Documents Under Gunfire
    Jun 27 2024

    A Connecticut man had a distinguished career in World War I as a member of the prestigious, 10-member motorcycle courier squad carrying top-secret documents on behalf of General John Pershing, head of U.S. forces in Europe. As the only non-professional motorcyclist on the squad, Carlton Stevens achieved notoriety when coming under gunfire while riding at top speeds in 1918 of 45 miles per hour. He was given an amazing task that set him apart in a dare-devil ride that held the fate of World War I in his satchel. The story is told by his grandson, Eric Stevens.

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  • The #1 Word Puzzle Creator in the U.S.
    Jun 20 2024

    The man who is the #1 syndicated creator of word puzzles in the U.S. is a CT native. David L. Hoyt is the author behind Jumble, as well as two for USA Today: “Word Round-up” and “Up and Down Words.” His story of getting involved in the puzzle world is fascinating – including the fact that his life’s dream was much different when he was in CT.

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Interesting stories told to capture you with every word

Mike Allen is a master storyteller with amazing stakes to tell. His research and ability to impart that research into listenable segments leaves you wanting more. Just the right length to get the story told without rambling on to fill a predetermined time limit. You don’t have to be from, in, or around Connecticut to enjoy every minute of these Amazing Tales.

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