Send us a text Famous and infamous tabloid talk shows. Some of the myths you believed growing up. How school was different in the 1980s. Episode 160 of the podcast is a trip back in time as kids go back to school. It begins with some shows that might have been on rotation during school sick days in the 80s. With the recent death of pioneering talk …

The hound has gifted me a new image of hope. And it looks like an otter.Bởi Susan Moeller

Yep, it’s that time of year—back to school! So, we’re throwing a party to celebrate, and we’ve got something for everyone: a special gift to support the teachers in our community, a digital guide for parents, a gift and a bounce house for the kids, and smoothies on the patio for everyone! This is the perfect weekend to invite a friend! We’ve discus…

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Send us a text What was Grunge Culture? What were some of the most memorable commercial jingles of the 1980s? What were some of the most dangerous toys ever made? Whose birthday is the same day as when this podcast drops? Episode 159 attempts to answer these questions. It begins with a look at Grunge music. However, this goes far deeper into the cu…

Where do you seek the soul of Cape Cod? The pounding surf on the Outer Cape? The stalwart beacon of Coast Guard Light? The broad stretch of the Great Marsh?Bởi Susan Moeller

From a dusty road to Damascus and a providential encounter—Paul has been on a journey, a road trip. Make no mistake, this is a planned trip, but Paul was not the master planner—God was! Three epic journeys would serve as the map, but behind it all, God was at work to change the world. And we see it happening as Paul’s journey moves toward its final…

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Send us a text Fights to the death between clay versions of celebrities? Some of the weirdest but true news stories of the 1970s? My favorite athletes of the 90s? How could so much fun nostalgia be stuffed into one show? Carefully. Episode 158 starts with news stories from the 1970s that are weird for different reasons. Some are hilarious, some are…

It’s August on Nantucket, and to find a place where you will be alone and undisturbed, you need one of two things. You either need a four-wheel drive or a boat. The other Saturday, thanks to a good friend and some borrowed kayaks, we set off from Barrett’s Pier and headed for the Madaket Ditch.Bởi Mary Bergman

Paul, one of history's most influential figures, embarked on three epic journeys, spreading the story and example of Jesus across numerous cities. Over years of travel, he sowed seeds of faith that blossomed into vibrant communities. The power lay not in Paul, but in the message of Jesus. This weekend, we explore three ways to plant those same seed…

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Send us a text Getting paid full-time to sit at home for 9 months. The brief resurgence of Swing music in the 1990s. The top-ranked 80s movies as chosen by the people. Episode 157 of the podcast ranges from the unbelievable but true, to the meta nostalgia of nostalgia itself. It kicks off with Restaurant Storytime 9. In this installment, I tell the…

Among Cape Cod’s remarkable attributes is a way of surfacing when and where you least expect it – associations, affiliations, allusions, connections, a single degree of separation among strangers.Bởi Seth Rolbein

We admit it--we may bit addicted to the Olympics. We watched a badminton gold medal match between Denmark and Thailand! The modern Olympics began in 1896, but what makes the Olympic Games truly fascinating is their ancient origins. They originally ran for over 1,000 years (796 BC - 393 AD) and were even part of Paul’s story. In the next chapter of …

Send us a text A sequel to a beloved music festival. The OG of reality TV shows. Some of the weirdest video games Atari could create. Episode 156 of the podcast will combine the warm and fuzzy with the confusing as we travel through the halls of nostalgia. It kicks off with a trip back 30 years. The original Woodstock was a seminal moment of the 20…

It's Intern Sunday at Cape Cod Church! Our summer interns take the stage to share what they've learned; lead us in worship; and premier some special projects. With our young leaders at the helm, we continue our 'Road Trip' series! We've followed the Apostle Paul through a lot already: diverse cities, intense opposition, and hard conversations. We v…

Send us a text Memories of visiting local county fairs. The 1970s teach you about bus safety. Some classic 1970s teen movies. Episode 155 of the podcast is making a pit stop in the swinging 70s. It all starts with the history and memories of county fairs. On Cape Cod, the Barnstable County Fair has been a summer staple for well over 150 years. What…

We all mark time in different ways. For me, it’s the dry cleaner.I have been dropping off clothes to the same dry cleaner in Hyannis since a week or so after I moved here fulltime in 1974 – that’s 50 years ago.Bởi Susan Moeller

We've been following Paul's journey, and this week we find him at a pivotal moment: in the middle of a fight, middle-aged, and mid-journey. A lot has changed for him: new friends, a revamped work strategy, and a broadened perspective. There's a lot we can learn from a man in the middle–both good and bad. Some of the lessons may just surprise you! F…

Send us a text 50 years ago in July 1974, Ruth Marie Terry, the woman who would be known as The Lady of the Dunes for most of that time, was murdered and left in the remote dunes of the Province Lands in Provincetown, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Longtime listeners of the podcast know of my connection to this case. I wrote a book, Searching for the L…

People say half-facetiously that we should accept reality and change the name of this sandspit to Cape Dog.Bởi Seth Rolbein

People are fickle; one day they're with you, the next day the crowd has moved on. Or worse, moved against you. The inevitable result is conflict. Conflict begins within us but doesn't always stay there, and perhaps it shouldn't. Paul's story is a lesson in crowds and conflict. He teaches us what to watch for, what to fight for, and how to do it Jes…

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Send us a text Don't catch dysentery on the Oregon Trail. What spelled doom for McDonaldland? Some of the most accomplished musicians nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award. Episode 153 brings all the nostalgia you could possibly want. The show kicks off with a favorite memory of many school-aged kids of the 1980s and 1990s. Oregon Trail was more t…

The air is so thick, there’s little difference between walking and swimming these days. High summer fog brings a certain relief to the island.Bởi Mary Bergman

Our "Road Trip" through Paul's life has just begun, but the tension is real and rising. If you typically feel that pain, resistance, and struggle are signs of failure—a warning to turn back or to change course—you may miss out on some of life's richest rewards. God often sees a hero where we see a zero. Our indicators for failure are not His indica…

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Send us a text The anniversary of the OG of found-footage movies, Blair Witch Project. The trailblazing but ultimately failed attempt of the Sega Channel. The best As-Seen-On-TV products. Episode 152 is like an infomercial for nostalgia. We start with the ingenious trauma caused by the Blair Witch Project. 25 years ago this groundbreaking film expe…

I come today to sing the praises of the simple sweatshirt.Bởi Susan Moeller

"Life is a highway," they say. (Yes, Lyrics is back for summer 2024.) Life is a journey, and we’re all heading somewhere. That journey can sometimes feel random, or even worse. Is God at work in your story? Does He have a plan for your road, a destination, a calling for your life? Paul’s epic road trip is about to begin, and it offers answers to al…

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Send us a text A look back at the second half of 1994's year in music. Some beloved children's clothing brands of the 1980s. Iconic ice cream truck treats. Episode 151 of the podcast is diving headlong into the Fourth of July weekend with boatloads of nostalgia. It starts with a look at how we dressed in the 1980s. Several quintessential brands ado…

No one likes packing for a road trip. We may look forward to the trip, but packing is part of the process, not the joy. Getting the packing list right can make all the difference in a trip. Paul is beginning one of the great journeys in history, but he has some packing to do—a season of preparation. Along the way, we will find the kind of people we…

This is embarrassing, but maybe making a public admission could save me hundreds of hours of expensive psycho-therapy:I have a thing going on — with a tree.Bởi Seth Rolbein

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Send us a text It's Listener's Choice as we celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast! All that is a part of this week's show was chosen by you, the listeners. Episode 150 kicks off with a new edition of the vintage employee training videos segment. This time we are going all the way back to 1988 to find out what goes into making pizzas at Pizza Hut. S…

Lady Slippers are in a class of their own, so strangely shaped, with their pink pouched petals.Bởi Dennis Minsky

Summer, road trips, and biographies – three of our favorite things that make a perfect combination. This summer, we're embarking on a road trip through the life of one of history's most influential figures: Paul. He was also known as Saul, or simply "The Apostle." Let's begin with the two events that transformed his life. Instead of stale stories f…

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Send us a text The brief time when Boston had it's own music television station. The financial catastrophe of the bursting of the dot-com bubble. The highest-rated television show episodes ever. Episode 149 of the podcast turns up the heat with nostalgia as summer kicks off. As MTV was conquering cable television in the early 1980s a Boston-based r…

Birdsong, five in the morning. A sign that my neighborhood — a relatively new affordable housing subdivision — has matured. My neighbors’ trees provide plenty of places for songbirds to perch.Bởi Mary Bergman

We’re almost done with the valley series, and we want to end with a reminder of how beautiful valleys can be. This may sound impossible or even offensive, depending on how deep your current valley is. But it’s true: as painful as the valley can be, it’s also a place of beauty. We often recognize this in hindsight. However, you don’t have to wait. Y…

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Send us a text A pet story that needs to be heard to be believed. The anniversary of the world's most popular Napoleon. Some people who had their 15 minutes of fame in the 1980s. Episode 148 of the podcast is a crazy collection of nostalgic fun. We kick the show off with an anniversary. 20 years ago this week a small, low-budget indie flick burst o…