With 28 episodes dropped, Steve takes a look back at the past year, answering listener questions, updating stories and reminding us that history is a great teacher.

Steve continues his interview with Driftless Area historian Brad Steinmetz, author of the book: That Dam History

Steve interviews well respected Driftless Area Historian Brad Steinmetz, celebrated author of the book: That Dam History: The Story of the LaFarge Dam Project

Steve takes a look at the first commercial air circumnavigation of the globe which occurred directly as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This podcast includes clips of an interview with the pilot Capt. Robert Ford before his passing in 1994.

Steve explores some of the surprising and not so surprising ramifications of the !989-1991 Spearfishing Controversy

Steve interviews award winning TV journalist Joel DeSpain about one of the biggest stores in Wisconsin during 1989-91. For one of Joel's reports and some coverage from other reporters check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM_SQo7EC50&t=277s

Steve finishes his interview with Wendy Kahl, chief curator of the Peshtigo Fire Museum

October 8, 1871 is usually remembered as the date of the Chicago Fire. This fire was much much larger and more deadly. Steve sits down with Wendy Kahl from the Peshtigo Fire Museum to look back.

Who knew? Steve follows up on the secret of the Alvin Clark and what was really happening on Lake Michigan in the 19th Century

The inside story of the recovery and loss of the Great Lakes brigantine "Alvin Clark." Steve interviews Jordan Ciesielczyk from the Wisconsin Historical Society's Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Program. For more details on the "Alvin Clark" and other Great Lakes shipwrecks, check out Jordan's blog at https://jayseaarchaeology.wordpress.com/