The Seattle Files Podcast
1) Episode 57: The Ghoul of Grays Harbor
Deranged serial killer Billy Gohl might be the most prolific serial killer in US history. Estimates of his death toll range as high as 200. Today’s Guests: Jekeva Phillips is a writer, performe...Show More
2) Episode 56: Louie Louie
Louie Louie is a sweet and simple love song, but because of an indecipherable recording by The Kingsmen in the 1960s it became the subject of a year long FBI investigation over indecency charges. Toda...Show More
3) Episode 55: The Rajneeshpuram Cult
Before changing his name to Osho, spiritual leader Rajneesh led a cult in Oregon that was responsible for the largest bio-terrorist attack every committed on US soul. Today’s Guests: Samantha De...Show More
4) Episode 54: The Ballard Locks
When it came to connecting Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Puget Sound, engineering genius Hiram M. Chittenden developed a system of locks that is a modern marvel. Today’s Guests: Ben Lidgus is...Show More
5) Episode 53: Bobo the Gorilla
Can you raise a Gorilla to act like a human? No you can’t, but that didn’t stop one Anacortes family from trying. Today’s Guests: Caitie Auld majored in Theatre at the University of...Show More
6) Episode 52: The Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping
In 1935 young George Weyerhaeuser was kidnapped walking home from school in Tacoma. Over the following days the wealthy lumber family scrambled to meet the ransom demands and get him back safe. Today...Show More
7) Episode 51: Lavender Country
Gay country and western band Lavender Country released their first album in 1973. Despite brilliant songwriting and musicianship the band never achieved mainstream success due to their defiant and &#...Show More
8) Episode 50: Mount St. Helens
In 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted, shooting ash all across the world. While most panicked, one strong willed resident refused to leave. Today’s Guests: Emmett Montgomery is a comedian/storytelle...Show More
9) Episode 49: Doc Maynard
After his marriage fell apart in Ohio Dr. David Swinson Maynard headed west on the Oregon Trail to get a fresh start in California. On the way he found love, changed course, and helped found the city...Show More
10) Episode 48: Wild Man of the Wynoochee
John Tornow was an outcast from society who chose to live alone in the seclusion of the woods rather than in society. After a family dispute turned deadly he became a hunted man in a wilderness he kn...Show More