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  • S2 EP.10 - Season Ends
    Season 2 Episode 10 - Season Ends

    It all comes down to Mark and Nard’s performance, as the fate of the Sea America podcast comes down to a resolution to a misguided bet between Nard and the Old Man. Will our intrepid duo pull off a miracle, or will Nard’s father Bernard put an end to the journey.


    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, Bernard Rice, and Judy McLaughlin Rossignuolo-Rice

    Show Notes:


    Frank Oz, Miles Goodman, Robby Merkin, Thomas Pasatieri, B. G. & Bob Gaudio, R. M. (1986) LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS . USA.studio.youtube.com

    Ordis Studios , 2024
    39 min
  • S2 EP.9 - Free Amusement
    Episode 19 - Free Amusement
    Amusement parks have always been an ideal place for many families to have a fun trip, but no matter what park you visit, you are going to have to crack open your wallet to ride a coaster or hop on a carousel. In this episode, we are going to take a look at amusement parks you can find and only pay for the rides you enjoy, which means you get to keep your money in your bank account. Also, Nard rides the most frustrating ride in the world.


    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Show Notes:
    coneyisland.com
    allianceforconeyisland.org
    oakspark.com
    studio.youtube.com
    pacpark.com
    themeparkarchitect.com
    wikipedia.com


    Ordis Studios 2023
    28 min
  • S2 EP.8 - From Sea Hags to Pirates, the Thalassophile Spirit Returns
    Episode 18 From Sea Hags to Pirates, the Thalassophile Spirit Returns

    Once again, this episode celebrates the Thalassophile Spirit and visit destinations that highlight unique events across the coastlines of America. Meanwhile, Nard continues to try to find what act that can be performed to win the bet with the Old Man. Perhaps, it’s knife throwing?

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice


    Show Notes:
    www.visitjeffersonparish.com
    www.tarponrodeo.org
    www.louisianasportsman.com
    www.delmarvanow.com
    www.gasparillapiratefest.com
    “The Hunt for HMS DE Braak, Legend and Legacy,” by Donald Shomette

    Ordis Studios 2023
    27 min
  • S2 EP.7 - New Hampshire's Confusing Shoreline Math
    Episode 17 New Hampshire’s Confusing Shoreline Math

    Measuring New Hampshire’s coastline is quite tricky, in ways both geographic and mathematical. Nard sees dance as the solution to the bet with the Old Man.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, LaShaun Parrish, and Bernard Rice

    Show Notes:
    concordmonitor.com
    Wikipedia.com
    NOAA.gov
    discovermagazine.com
    studio.youtube.com

    Ordis Studios 2023
    16 min
  • S2 EP.6 - Strange Feeling in the Air Tonight
    Episode 16 – Strange Feeling in the Air Tonight

    All around the world, unexplained and mysterious forces called Ley lines and energy vortexes could be affecting you in various physical, mental, and emotional ways. In this episode, find out more about them, and where you can find some of their coastal locations. Also, Nard needs your participation in a magic trick.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Show Notes:
    legendsofamerica.com
    fountainofyouthflorida.com
    oceanservice.noaa.gov
    otherworldlyoracle.com
    atlasobscura.com
    studio.youtube.com

    Ordis Studios © 2023
    22 min
  • S2 EP.5 - Alaska's Darker Side Looks Like a Triangle
    Episode 15 – Alaska’s Darker Side Looks like a Triangle

    As beautiful as Alaska is, it has a darker side. This area is known as the Alaska Triangle, and it seems to be magnets for missing persons and mysterious disappearances. Is there a scientific explanation for why so many people go missing or is something more sinister happening? Speaking of sinister, Nard’s father returns, and a bet is made that affects the future of Sea America.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Show Notes:

    www.strangeoutdoors.comwww.legendsofamerica.comRemote Viewers - Jim Schnabel 1997
    studio.youtube.com Blooming Melody by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
    Creative Commons CC BY 4.0
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    Ordis Studios 2023
    27 min
  • S2 EP.4 - Lighthouses and the Stories They Tell
    Episode 15 – Lighthouses and the Stories They Tell

    The episode shines light on Lighthouses and its dramatic history, one filled with heroism and adversity. Also, Nard is feeling the frustration of having to deal with Darryl’s new leadership.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Ordis Studios © 2023

    Show Notes

    nps.govnationalparks.org
    greatlighthouses.com
    uslighthouses.comstateparks.oregon.gov
    biloxi.ms.us
    discover.biloxi.ms.us
    thathistorynerd.comstudio.youtube.com
    24 min
  • S2 EP.3 - Washington: The State of Beautiful Places and Bummer Names
    Episode 14 – Washington: The State of Beautiful Places and Bummer Names

    The Evergreen State has the potential to be a real downer if you judge it by the names of many of the places you could visit. So, what’s the story behind all these bummer names for places to visit? Also, Nard returns, and the head of Ordis Studios pays a visit.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Ordis Studios © 2023

    Show Notes

    Origin of Washington Geographic Names by Edmond S. Meany
    seattle.curbed.com
    HistoryLink.org
    lastwilderness.net
    seattletimes.com
    studio.youtube.com
    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    An Epic Story by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
    Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    21 min
  • S2 EP.2 - The Heart and Surf of the Beach Boys - Part 2
    Episode 13 – The Heart and Surf of the Beach Boys Part 2

    The episode continues its deep dive into the sport of surfing and visits the locations where the Beach Boys found inspiration for their famous song Surfin USA. Also, the mystery continues regarding Nard’s disappearance.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Ordis Studios © 2023

    Show Notes

    theinertia.com
    oceanservice.noaa.gov
    degree33surfboards.com
    californiabeaches.com
    california.com
    rootsrated.com
    surfertoday.com
    thebeachboys.com
    visittheusa.com
    bestsurfdestinations.com
    lushpalm.com
    thedailybeast.com
    studio.youtube.com
    18 min
  • S2 EP.1 - The Heart and Surf of the Beach Boys - Part 1
    Episode 12 – The Heart and Surf of the Beach Boys Part 1

    The second season kicks off with the California sound as the Beach Boys legacy takes center stage, and how the California coastline influenced the sound of one of the greatest bands in history. Also, Mark discovers that Nard has disappeared and is confronted with someone who is not very happy about it.

    Cast: Mark Bonner, Kathy Gray, Darryl Mann, Rick Hendricks, and Bernard Rice

    Ordis Studis © 2023

    Show Research:

    theinertia.com
    oceanservice.noaa.gov
    degree33surfboards.com
    californiabeaches.com
    california.comrootsrated.com
    surfertoday.com
    thebeachboys.com
    visittheusa.com
    bestsurfdestinations.com
    lushpalm.com
    studio.youtube.com
    18 min

About Sea America

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America’s coastline is filled with beauty, mystery, and stories. Join Mark Bonner as he navigates its unusual scenic destinations, surprising getaways, and experiences the tales that are sprinkled…