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History is brought to life by the keepers of the stories and culture of North Idaho. Join the Museum of North Idaho and historian Sara Jane Ruggles, as we explore the people, the legends, the headline... more
FAQs about Confessions of History Geeks:How many episodes does Confessions of History Geeks have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
June 16, 2021Interview with State Police Officer Michelle BeachJune is LGBTQ+ Month. Public Historian, Sara Jane Ruggles, sat down with Michelle Beach, Trooper with the Idaho State Police, for a day in the life discussion about being a member of the LGBTQ+ community....more39minPlay
June 09, 2021Jessica Mahuron of North Idaho Pride AllianceJune is LGBTQ+ Month. Public Historian, Sara Jane Ruggles, sat down with Jessica Mahuron, outreach coordinator for the North Idaho Pride Alliance, to discuss the CDA4Pride events this month and the resources available to the LGBTQ+ community in North Idaho....more30minPlay
May 25, 2021Seniors and Seniors with Kazuko Watanabe Ward and Sam OwensThis podcast is a conversation between a local senior citizen, Kazuko Watanabe, and a senior in high school, Sam Owens. We call this segment Seniors and Seniors. This intergenerational conversation demonstrates the humanity that binds us all, no matter what age. Kazuko and Sam discuss their different perspectives of Asian American Heritage Month....more37minPlay
May 07, 2021Interview with Atsuko KroetchHear the amazing story of a baby who started as a Japanese refugee and grew to be a woman working for World Airways helping people evacuate on the last flight from Da Nang and Operation Babylift from Saigon. Later, Atsuko Kroetch brought her art, talent, and patriotism to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where she became a citizen and continues to support local charities....more56minPlay
April 23, 2021Dramatic Reading of Nell Shipman's Writings- Part 2Silent Movie Star, Nell Shipman, had a lot to say and through her writings, we can see how she became a legend....more32minPlay
April 10, 2021Dramatic Reading of Nell Shipman's Writings- Part 1Silent Movie Star, Nell Shipman, had a lot to say and through her writings, we can see how she became a legend. ...more38minPlay
March 24, 2021Oral History of Joey GrundenHear the incredible true story of a girl who grew up in a North Idaho logging family and started skidding logs at age 4....more38minPlay
March 03, 2021Seniors and Seniors with Mary Lou Reed and Kennedy KrajackThis podcast is a conversation between a local senior citizen, the amazing Mary Lou Reed, and a senior in high school, Miss Kennedy Krajack. We call this segment Seniors and Seniors. This intergenerational conversation demonstrates the humanity that binds us all, no matter what age. These amazing ladies discussed their different perspectives of how technology has influenced our world....more44minPlay
February 17, 2021Dramatic Reading of Eugene Settle's History in Moscow Idaho, read by David CastealThis podcast explores the history of Sergeant Eugene Settle from Moscow, Idaho and his unique experiences, including: growing up as one of the few African American children in North Idaho; his perspective of the 1918-1919 Flu Pandemic; his career in agriculture and working in management; and the legacy the Settle Family had on our region. The voice of Eugene Settle is read by David Casteal. The part of interviewer is read by host Sara Jane Ruggles, Public Historian. Special thanks to the University of Idaho’s Latah County Oral History Collection for transcripts, photos, and audio recordings....more46minPlay
February 05, 2021Interview with Robert SingletaryFebruary is African American History Month. Public Historian, Sara Jane Ruggles, sat down with Robert Singletary, In-Resident Historian for the Museum of North Idaho, to discuss how the Buffalo Soldiers tamed the West, particularly the 25th Infantry's role in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Montana....more25minPlay
FAQs about Confessions of History Geeks:How many episodes does Confessions of History Geeks have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.