An Adventure in History

Mac & Alana are on their best behavior for Astoria Police Chief Geoff Spalding.  No handcuffs were necessary and no tickets issued in the making of this radio program.

Mac and Alana discuss masks, volunteering at the Flavel House, a new exhibit at the Heritage Museum, the Spruce Goose, bunny rabbits, and still have time for Martin Luther King, Jr.  

Alana is back and we welcome special guest Janet Bowler.  Nordic Park, Walter Cronkite, the Friday Music Club, and more are on the agenda.  Mac almost reveals the secret link between the Troll and Santa.      

Judi Lampi is on hand to correct Mac on the pronunciation of “Sauna.”  Plus, filling in for Alana is special co-host Stephanie Meadows. 

Skip Hauke was as “Astorian” as they come.  Tonight, a special tribute to Skip as we share clips from our interviews with him in 2010, 2017, and 2019.  You made our community a better place Skip.  Thank you from all of us.

Warrenton Police Chief Matt Workman provides a deep analysis comparing Nebraska with Oregon.  Mac & Alana also learn all about Vernonia.

What is their Best Show Ever?”  Mac & Alana sadly realize they will never be Jeopardy contestants when Mac puts Alana to the test.  Play along at home and see if you do any better.

Free Financial Advice tonight when Mac & Alana chat with volunteer extraordinaire Dan Arnoth.  Plus, Mac provides free travel advice for a visit to New York City.  

What’s your game?  Astoria High School Athletic Director Howard Rub is on hand to tell Mac & Alana about his career and accomplishments.  Better listen in and cheer him  on!

Mac & Alana share some more stories from local Clatsop County citizens serving in the Pacific in World War II.  Plus, Alana forgets a special anniversary, Mac reveals his favorite Monkee, and why he doesn’t like Popeye.

Dr. Chelsea Vaugh, Clatsop County Historical Society Curator, discusses two temporary exhibits at the Heritage Museum: “Blocked Out: Race and Place in Making of Modern Astoria” and an exhibit about the 1922 Fire that destroyed downtown Astoria.  Plus, Mac picks on Florida.  

Mac & Alana kick off the New Year with resolutions, a driving lesson, oleomargarine, and things turning 100 this year.

Mac & Alana welcome Sari Hartman to “Interesting Things That Happened in the Past”. . .the name of the show when it airs in Finland.  Sari shares memories of growing up in Astoria as a Finnish immigrant.  

Mac & Alana do some serious investigative reporting when they are joined by Erik Thorsen, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital.  The result?  We discover Erik’s secret alias!

The “greatest show ever” when Mac & Alana talk about the “Greatest Generation” from Clatsop County and their World War II experiences.

Alan Evans stops by to give Mac & Alana some “Helping Hands”. . .learn all about his amazing journey.

Mac & Alana welcome Sari Hartman to “Interesting Things That Happened in the Past”. . .the name of the show when it airs in Finland.  Sari shares memories of growing up in Astoria as a Finnish immigrant.

“I once caught a fish THIS big!”  Mac & Alana share some tales from the waters of the Pacific Northwest.  

Mac & Alana welcome Rick Newton.  I bet Warrenton gets mentioned a few times!  And, somehow, the Pony Express also gets some airtime.

Marian Soderberg joins Mac & Alana for their best show ever.  Norwegian immigrants, school counselors, Hope House, Assistance League, and Cruise Hosts. . .this show has it all.

This show is electric!  Mac & Alana explore the history of electricity – how and when it came to Astoria.  Better get some sunglasses – those arc lights are bright!

This week Mac & Alana spend some time chatting with Leah Griffith, who comes from a long line of candy-makers in Clatsop County and whose grandfather was the Seaside Police Chief.  Somehow, hand-crank phones, Scott Bakula, Jimmy Carter, and Saturday Night Live all work their way into the conversation.

Stop, Drop and Roll!  Mac & Alana kick off Fire Prevention Week with a look at the 150 year old Astoria Fire Department.

Make a batch of “Hard TacK” and join Mac & Alana as they discuss what gold prospectors ate.  Plus, Mac has difficulty with book matches.

Super volunteer Laura Freedman from Cannon Beach is on hand to share her enthusiasm for Rotary and local theater.

Please take your seats. . .class is about to start. Dan Gaffney, retired Seaside educator and principal, school Mac & Alana on the big show. Guess who gets an “A” and who gets detention?

Get your popcorn ready!  Mac & Alana talk about The Goonies and Animal House – the two most asked about Oregon-Made Movies

Mac & Alana share some local history and some fun facts about the Supreme Court.