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The Pulp Scribbler meets the Capsized Ship
Season 3 Episode 98
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In this episode, I open with a poignant story about my mother’s friend Donna—a moment of compassion that left an indelible mark on my…
1 year, 8 months ago
Caverns of Memory: Erin McBrien’s Archival Journey
Season 3 Episode 97
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In today's episode, I speak with Erin McBrien, Interim Curator at the Upper Midwest Literary Archives (University of Minnesota), to e…
1 year, 8 months ago
Margaret Dreier Robins - Voice of Thunder
Season 3 Episode 96
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It’s time to explore the remarkable life of Margaret Dreier Robins, a powerful yet often overlooked voice in the Eastland disaster na…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Diver and the Janitor: Heroes, Loss, and the Price of Tragedy
Season 3 Episode 95
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*Content warning: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide*
In this episode of Season 3, I explore two powerful stories from …
1 year, 9 months ago
TWICE BURIED & THE MYSTERY OF EASTLAND VICTIM #571
Season 2 Episode 94
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Content Note: This episode deals with themes of death and misidentification. Please listen with care.
In episode 94 of Flower in the R…
1 year, 9 months ago
Lane Tech: Triumph Through Tragedy
Season 2 Episode 93
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This week, I’m diving into the touching story of Lane Technical High School students who tragically lost their lives in the Eastland …
1 year, 9 months ago
From Factory Floor to Fighting Ring: Another Eastland Story
Season 2 Episode 92
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This episode opens with my reflection on our podcast's year-end Buzzsprout statistics, which revealed some surprising reach - listene…
1 year, 9 months ago
When the River Took Over: Stories Nearly Left Behind
Season 2 Episode 91
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Welcome to Episode 91 of Flower in the River! This week, we’re diving into two extraordinary stories from the Eas…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Machinist, the Merchant, and the Sweetheart: Stories from the Chicago River
Season 2 Episode 90
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The 1915 Eastland disaster cast a long shadow over Chicago, and many stories from that day remain hidden—often in plain sight! This w…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Tomato Smuggler Who Survived a Disaster
Season 2 Episode 89
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In today’s episode, I uncovered an extraordinary tale that intertwines the 1915 Eastland disaster, an heirloom tomato, and a present-…
1 year, 10 months ago