It will probably get ugly when Mac & Alana talk about Father Charles Coughlin
An Adventure in History
A weekly look at all things history in and around Clatsop County, Oregon. Hosted by Mac Burns and Alana Kujala, and produced for KMUN by the Clatsop County Historical Society.
Neil Dundas joins Mac & Alana for a conversation that spans donuts, growing up in Astoria, business, and the best pick-up line ever.
Mac & Alana chat with Lucien Swerdloff, a founder of the Clatsop Community College Preservation Program. Architecture, NYC, Florida, and automats are all on the menu tonight.
Be wary. . .we may put a spell on you. Mac & Alana welcome Jack Osterberg to the big show to talk about his ancestors who were involved in the Salem witch trials.
Mac & Alana chat with Ty Williams. I bet trees and forests get mentioned.
Mac & Alana spend some time in the trenches. . .of World War I. Spoiler: It isn’t pleasant.
Mac & Alana welcome Hospitality Queen Tamara Roberts. . .and then Mac has to ruin everything when he brings up vomiting.
Mac & Alana discuss buildings in Astoria between the 1840s and 1870s. Plus. . .the entire “McAndrew” vs. “Mac” debate is a hot topic.
Mac & Alana welcome the Executive Director of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, community volunteer, husband of Lucy’s Books, and all-around-nice-guy, David Reid. And, somehow, Mac manages to bring up cannibalism.
Mac & Alana take a deep dive into Hamilton. . .the man, not the musical. Plus, Mac reveals how old he is when video games are discussed.
Kurt Rummell joins Mac & Alana for a lively conversation that touches on a little of everything. . .growing up locally, fishing, and hospital food.
Mac & Alana discuss the Russian American Fur Company. Plus, Mac over analyzes his recent trip to Florida
Astoria City Councilor Liz Adams joins Mac & Alana. Wait a minute. . .is she a politician?
Mac and Alana are joined by Rebecca Coplin, Providence Seaside Hospital Chief Executive. We may report on traffic conditions in Seaside.
Justin Grafton joins Mac & Alana. Growing up local, construction, cameras, and urinals are all on the menu tonight.
Mac & Alana welcome world traveler Janet Weidman. This whirl-wind tour includes Disneyland, California, France, Iran, and Japan with guest appearances by Walter Cronkite, Joseph Stalin, and the Monkees
Join Mac & Alana for a riveting conversation about toothbrushes, tires, public nudity, and the Home Bakery.
Bruce Smith shares his musical journey with Mac & Alana
Mac & Alana talk about the Civil War. . .spoiler alert: it was about slavery
Mac & Alana welcome Astoria Public Library Director Suzanne Harold. Iowa? Russia? Failed Political Campaigns? She may have one of the best back stories we’ve ever heard.
Mac and Alana pay tribute to a special Goonie. . .hint: he’s pretty famous and has made a lot of movies.
Don’t ban this show when Mac & Alana talk about book banning. Plus, Mac offers some good advice to time-travelers.
Mac & Alana welcome back CCHS Curator Dr. Chelsea Vaughn to talk about the newest temporary exhibit at the Heritage Museum: Food For Thought: Feeding the North Coast and Beyond. Plus, Mac reveals something amazing about Lincoln.
Mac & Alana learn all about Mother’s Day. Somehow, McDonald’s is on the menu as well.
Mac & Alana chat about George Vancouver, realize they don’t order pizza often enough, and Alana introduces a brand new segment: historical words that are never used anymore.
Trudy Van Dusen Citovic is on hand to share memories of growing up in Astoria. Plus, Mac doesn’t miss a chance to somehow bring up a serial killer.
Mac & Alana chat with Warrenton Library Director Josh Saranpaa. You know you’ve seen him around. Plus, Alana fangirls all over Jane Fonda work-out videos.
Mac & Alana discuss Oregon’s latest Oscar-winning film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Mac & Alana discuss some major legislation happening in Salem, offer a critique of The Great Gatsby, and examine the history and origins of the Easter Bunny.