Episodes

  • Introducing The Activity Continues
    Jun 1 2023

    Trailer Season Four


    The Activity Continues is a podcast where soul sisters, Amy and Megan chat about the TV show, The Dead Files. Our other soul sister Amy (AP) keeps us in check with facts, figures, and other fun things. Each week we dissect an episode but we also talk about pets, true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other creepy paranormal shit.

     

    So, grab your beverage of choice, hop in the Cadillac, don’t worry, Steve’s driving, and join us when… The Activity Continues.


    This trailer was recorded on May 30, 2023 and released on May 31, 2023.


    Video Versions:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iLoAqG 

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/TAC_videos

     

    MERCH!

    Our T-shirt Store, Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/collected-sounds-merch/  

    Other stuff, Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/theactivitycont/explore?asc=u

    Zazzle: https://www.zazzle.com/store/tac_store

     

    Support your hosts

    Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues 

    Megan’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftJewelerybyMegan

    Amy’s Podcast Production page: http://www.collectedsounds.com/ 

     

    Affiliate

    Three Spirit Drinks. They create plant-based non-alcoholic elixirs. https://us.threespiritdrinks.com/theactivitycontinues and use the promo code THEACTIVITYCONTINUES for 15% off your entire order.

     

    Disclaimer

    This podcast is in no way affiliated with the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just a couple of fans that love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content.

     

    Content Warning

    This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders, some even involving children. So that may come up in our conversation as well. So please proceed with that in mind. But if you already watch The Dead Files you’ll be prepared.

    Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not.

     

    Credits

    Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons

    Fact-Checker: Amy Piersak

    Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

    Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com/  

     

    Socials

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theactivitycontinues 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivitycontinues/  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheActivityCont   

     

    Other

    Website: https://bit.ly/TACOfficial

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/TAC_videos 

    Newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/hWnBLL

     

    Say hello at

    Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com

    Leave your paranormal story here: 612-424-1684 and maybe it will be played on the show!

     

    Send us cool stuff at

    Collected Sounds Media, LLC

    8014 Olson Memorial Hwy 55 Suite 240

    Golden Valley, MN 55427-4712


     Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next week!



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    1 min
  • The Activity Continues Podcast (our sister show)
    Jul 6 2022

    Our sister podcast, The Activity Continues is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show, The Dead Files and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about.

    See our socials (links below) or our blog for extras. 

    So grab your hankies, hop in the Cadillac, and join us when… The Activity Continues.

    Season two starts in just a week! 

    MERCH!

    Our new T-shirt Store, Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/collected-sounds-merch/

    Other stuff, Red Bubble:  https://www.redbubble.com/people/theactivitycont/explore?asc=u

     

    Support your hosts

    Megan’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftJewelerybyMegan

    Amy’s Podcast Production page: http://www.collectedsounds.com/

    Amy’s other show, Volsteadland: https://www.podpage.com/volsteadland/

    Donate to the show: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/support/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues

     

    If you’d prefer to watch the video versions of our episodes, please see our YouTube Channel

    https://bit.ly/TAC_videos

     

    Disclaimer:

    This podcast is in no way affiliated with the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just a couple of fans that love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content.

     

    Content Warning:

    This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders, some even involving children. So that may come up in our conversation as well. So please proceed with that in mind. But if you already watch The Dead Files you’ll be prepared.

     

    Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not.

     

    Credits:

    Hosted by: Amy and Megan

    Produced by Amy at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

    Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com/

     

    Socials:

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theactivitycontinues

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivitycontinues/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheActivityCont  

     

    Other:

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues

    Website: https://bit.ly/TACOfficial

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/TAC_videos

    Newsletter sign up: http://eepurl.com/hWnBLL

    Say hello at theactivitycontinues@gmail.com

    Send us cool stuff at:

    Collected Sounds Media, LLC

    8014 Olson Memorial Hwy 55 No.240

    Golden Valley, MN 55427-4712


    Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next week!


     

    #paranormal

    #thedeadfiles

    #truecrime

    #comedy

    #ghosts

    #physicalmedium

    #history




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    2 mins
  • Red Herrings and Scandal
    Apr 27 2022
    This is our 17th episode, it's Season 2 Episode 4. “Red Herrings and Scandal”. We have a different format for you this time. We sat down with our friend Amoreena to chat about another famous person who was charged with the Mann Act, aka White Slavery Act. This is the charge that basically brought down Kid Cann in the 1960s.Amoreena is the friend who has done some wonderful artwork for us and when I asked her to do the artwork for the Marilyn Tollefson episode, she said, “Oh the Mann Act, that’s what they tried to get Charlie Chaplin for!” It sounded like an interesting story so I asked her to join us for an episode to tell us what she knows. What resulted was a fun discussion about old Hollywood and the gossip machine. By the way, the woman who was at the center of the charge was Joan Barry.Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis (and also beyond…Hollywood, this time). In each episode, we chose a story from that era to present to you. Credits:Hosts: Amy and HeatherGuest: AmoreenaTheme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Leehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxy2QNc1fvaFTeASVuM-rA Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri Artwork: Amoreena  If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit!You can leave a message (voice or text) on the website: http://www.volsteadland.com/ Just click on the little microphone at the bottom right of the page. You can also call 612-424-1684 (leave voicemail or text), or Email: Volsteadland@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you for any reason! Just send us a note to tell us how we're doing!You can follow us (for free) on Patreon without subscribing and you'll still get updates! https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland Or visit: Our website: http://www.volsteadland.com/ Blog: http://www.volsteadland.com/blog  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Volstead_land Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volstead_land/ Get your own Volsteadland T-shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/store/volsteadland-merch/ Join the Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/volsteadland/ Watch the video versions of these episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6C7cj_ckyCXgkE92kTnVwExtra Links:Movies:Trailer: The Cat’s Meow (2001) https://youtu.be/jy9SS59oQFQThe Great Dictator (1940) https://youtu.be/2vOacn2ZcOsTrailer: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) https://youtu.be/1qn6HxTJp0k Whole movie: Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) https://amzn.to/3OpWlcbChaplin (1992) https://amzn.to/3vz5IO6Trailer: Chaplin (1992) https://youtu.be/8UAy9ynS-l4The Kid (1921) https://youtu.be/LQE0c1Zugx8Books:Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars  https://amzn.to/3OqDcGZ Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger https://amzn.to/3L6qJ9tMy Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin https://amzn.to/3L6rvTV Other:Joan Barry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Barry_(American_actress) [Amazon links are affiliate links]Contact:Say hello at Volsteadland@gmail.com612-424-1684Send us cool stuff at:Collected Sounds Media, LLC8014 Olson Memorial Hwy 55 #240Golden Valley, MN 55427-4712 Volsteadland is produced by me, Amy, at Collected Sounds Media and is part of the Collected Sounds Indie Podcast Network. Thanks for listening!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/volsteadland/donations
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    24 mins
  • Introducing: The Activity Continues: The Villisca Ax Murder House.
    Apr 18 2022
    Introducing: The Activity Continues: The Villisca Ax Murder House.This week I’m bringing to you, an episode of my other podcast, The Activity Continues.The Activity Continues is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show, The Dead Files and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about.This is our 13th episode, but not to worry, they are not linear and you don’t have to listen to any others before this one to get what the show is about. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2022 and aired on The Activity Continues feed on April 15, 2022.Please give it a listen and I hope you enjoy it. If you’re interested in more, such as hearing part two, follow us on any podcast app https://pod.link/1605227442 or on the podcast’s website: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/**content warning this episode is full of discussions of some really yucky stuff: Child murder, sexual acts and brutal murder. Proceed at your own discretion**.Wow, this episode was a doozy.You will hear us reference a listener story in the intro, but we ended up cutting the episode into two parts. So that part will be in Part 2. The next one will be out next week.So grab your hankies, hop in the Cadillac, and meet us in the Murder House where… The Activity Continues.  Stuff we talked about in this episode:Our promo partner podcasts this month are“Haunted UK”: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedukpodcast/“Shittin’ Bricks”: https://shittin-bricks.captivate.fm/Movie: “There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane” https://amzn.to/3jCyKH5Book: “The Man from the Train” https://amzn.to/3uEbPkZThe Villisca Ax Murder House website: http://www.villiscaiowa.com/index.phpAmy’s sources: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/blog/sources-for-episode-13-the-villisca-ax-murder-house-part-1See our socials (links below) or our blog for extras. If you’d prefer to watch the video version please subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV6T7fLheh4BqGIP_FF5wgDisclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with the Travel Channel or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just a couple of fans that love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes. Content Warning:This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders, some even involving children. So that may come up in our conversation as well. So please proceed with that in mind. But if you already watch The Dead Files you’ll be prepared. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Credits:Hosted by Amy and MeganProduced by Amy at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri Socials:Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theactivitycontinuesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivitycontinues/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheActivityCont   Other:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWebsite: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV6T7fLheh4BqGIP_FF5wgNewsletter sign up: http://eepurl.com/hWnBLLSay hello at theactivitycontinues@gmail.comSend us cool stuff at:Collected Sounds Media, LLC8014 Olson Memorial Hwy 55 #240Golden Valley, MN 55427-4712 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/volsteadland/donations
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Gangster Mind
    Mar 16 2022

    This episode is called “The Gangster Mind” and it’s about the criminal mind, psychology and history of the gang and gangsters. It is episode three of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Heather is presenting.

     

    Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you.  

     

    Credits:

    Hosts: Amy and Heather

    Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxy2QNc1fvaFTeASVuM-rA 

    Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle

    http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri

    Voiceover Marilyn Ann Tollefson: Melissa Oliveri

    Artwork for this episode:  David Gentner 

     

    If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit!

    You can leave a message (voice or text) on the website: http://www.volsteadland.com/ Just click on the little microphone at the bottom right of the page. 

    You can also call 612-424-1684 (leave voicemail or text), or Email: Volsteadland@gmail.com

    We'd love to hear from you for any reason! Just send us a note to tell us how we're doing!

    You can follow us (for free) on Patreon without subscribing and you'll still get updates! https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland

    Or visit: 

    Our website: http://www.volsteadland.com/

    Blog: http://www.volsteadland.com/blog <--where you’ll find our sources

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Volstead_land

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volstead_land/


    Get your own Volsteadland T-shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/store/volsteadland-merch/

    Join the Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/volsteadland/

    Watch the video versions of these episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6C7cj_ckyCXgkE92kTnVw


    Extra Links:

     Maryville University https://online.maryville.edu/

    Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/

    Our Sources for this episode: https://www.podpage.com/volsteadland/blog/sources-for-the-gangster-mind-season-2-episode-3


    Sources:

    For this particular episode, please see our blog post with the full list and links.

    Personal stories, Newspapers.com, and articles from personal collections.


    Volsteadland is produced by me, Amy, at Collected Sounds Media and is part of the Collected Sounds Indie Podcast Network. 


    Thanks for listening!  



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    37 mins
  • Izzy’s Funny Valentine
    Feb 9 2022

    This episode is called “Izzy’s Funny Valentine” and it’s about Marilyn Ann Tollefson. It is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition.

     

    Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. This time Amy is covering the life of Marilyn Ann Tollefson, the woman who at one time, loved Isadore Blumenfeld then ultimately took him down.

     

    Happy Valentine’s Day, we hope your Valentine is truer to you than either of these people were to each other.

    Content warning: story about dick pics. (PG13) and sex work.

     

    Credits:

    Hosts: Amy and Heather

    Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxy2QNc1fvaFTeASVuM-rA 

    Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle

    http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri

    Voiceover Marilyn Ann Tollefson: Melissa Oliveri

    Artwork for this episode: Amoreena Farrell

     

    If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit!

    You can leave a message (voice or text) on the website: http://www.volsteadland.com/ Just click on the little microphone at the bottom right of the page. 

    You can also call 612-424-1684 (leave voicemail or text), or Email: Volsteadland@gmail.com

    We'd love to hear from you for any reason! Just send us a note to tell us how we're doing!

    You can follow us (for free) on Patreon without subscribing and you'll still get updates! https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland

    Or visit: 

    Our website: http://www.volsteadland.com/

    Blog: http://www.volsteadland.com/blog

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Volstead_land

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volstead_land/


    Get your own Volsteadland T-shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/store/volsteadland-merch/

    Join the Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/volsteadland/

    Watch the video versions of these episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6C7cj_ckyCXgkE92kTnVw


    Sources:

    Personal stories, Newspapers.com, and articles from personal collections.


    Volsteadland is produced by me, Amy, at Collected Sounds Media and is part of the Collected Sounds Indie Podcast Network. 


    Thanks for listening!  



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    51 mins
  • A Match Made in Crime
    Jan 26 2022

    This episode is about George “Machine Gun” Kelly and is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition.

     

    Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. This time Heather is covering the life of George “Machine Gun Kelly” and his wife, Kathryn.

     Video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/qLtLVShlNDI

    Credits:

    Hosts: Amy and Heather

    Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxy2QNc1fvaFTeASVuM-rA 

    Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle

    http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri

    Voiceover Kathryn Kelly: Melissa Oliveri

    Artwork for this episode: David Gentner

     

    If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit!

    You can leave a message (voice or text) on the website: http://www.volsteadland.com/ Just click on the little microphone at the bottom right of the page. 

    You can also call 612-424-1684 (leave voicemail or text), or Email: Volsteadland@gmail.com

    We'd love to hear from you for any reason! Just send us a note to tell us how we're doing!

    You can follow us (for free) on Patreon without subscribing and you'll still get updates! https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland

    Or visit: 

    Our website: http://www.volsteadland.com/

    Blog: http://www.volsteadland.com/blog

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Volstead_land

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volstead_land/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Volsteadland

    Get your own Volsteadland merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/volsteadland-merch/

    Watch the video versions of these episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6C7cj_ckyCXgkE92kTnVw


    Links we promised you:

    Amy’s other podcast, “The Activity Continues” https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/

    The film we discussed, "Machine Gun Kelly": https://amzn.to/3rFGGed

    Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/volsteadland/




     

    Volsteadland is produced by me, Amy, at Collected Sounds Media and is part of the Collected Sounds Indie Podcast Network. 

    Thanks for listening!  



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    31 mins
  • Year End 2021 Update
    Dec 15 2021

    This episode is an update on what’s happening in the Collected Sounds Podcast Universe.

    ·        Volsteadland is on break until season two (probably in February, but may be sooner)

    ·        Tales from the Shift is looking for guests! It could be you! (see link below)

    ·        Amy’s podcast recommendations, all spooky ones this time.

    ·        Amy is available to be your Podcast Producer!



    Credits:

    Host: Amy Elle

    “Collected Sounds Theme Song” is by Cannelle https://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri

    “The Velvets” song is by Cannelle https://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri

    “Breaking News” sound from Sound Effects Factory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtn_hy6BHhk

     

    Be like Gary! Become a Patreon for Volsteadland: https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland

     

    Important Links:

    Collected Sounds: https://www.podpage.com/collected-sounds/ feel free to suggest public domain stories for me to read.

    Volsteadland: http://www.volsteadland.com – new episodes coming soon!

    Tales from the Shift: Become a guest! https://www.podpage.com/tales-from-the-shift/guests/intake/

     

    Podcast Production by Amy:

    Call me at 612-484-1684 (leave a message)

    Email me at: podcastproduction@amylotsberg.com

    Visit my site: http://amylotsberg.com/podcast-production/

     My intake form:

    https://forms.gle/NtPSD3J4ssj4WpPQ9 -

    https://bit.ly/CSProdForm



    This podcast is a production of Collected Sounds Media and is produced by me, Amy L.



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    6 mins