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Hidden Histories

By Tim Hoshi

A podcast exploring the hidden and often forgotten histories that make up the places we live and our traditions.

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Episode 32, Where is E-B?

Hidden HistoriesApr 02, 2020

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Episode 32, Where is E-B?

Episode 32, Where is E-B?

Welcome back to another episode of Hidden Histories.  This episode is one of the many listener requests I have received in that past few months.  Easter Island.  Come and join the Hidden Histories team as we discover the history of this well known, but mysterious island.


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Apr 02, 202023:51
Episode 31: Keep On Brew'n

Episode 31: Keep On Brew'n

Welcome to the first episode of 2020, thanks for sticking around while we made it through the holidays.  What is at almost every party... what beverage can be called liquid bread....it might even be good for you.  Beer!  Join us on this dive in the food history of been and its evolution alongside humanity.


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Jan 13, 202028:29
Episode 30: No-Shave Movember

Episode 30: No-Shave Movember

Its mid-November Listeners. We Approaching the holiday season like a freight train once again it seems.  But wait, it seems we missed a month-long event that's helping to change the face of men's health worldwide.  No not beer and football, I'm talking about not shaving, for a cause.  Take a moment and check out No-Shave Movember with me and see what 2 guys brought to the world, with their mustaches.


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Nov 15, 201920:39
Episode 29: Jack O and the Headless Horseman

Episode 29: Jack O and the Headless Horseman

I love this time of year, no not the fall or the cooler weather, but the spooky stories, costumes and fun family traditions that come about, especially during Halloween.  Join us in this episode as we look into two of the most iconic entities of Halloween and their origins.


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Oct 16, 201922:31
Episode 28: Canadian Impact

Episode 28: Canadian Impact

The USA's northern neighbor seems to have a specific representation in the eyes of American's, specifically the millennial college student.  Canadians and the land of Canada itself has had a bigger impact on us Americans and the human race than most people are aware of or remember.  Join me as we take a look at some of the things that Canada has had an "impact" on.

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Oct 02, 201938:04
Episode 27: Lets have some ラーメン

Episode 27: Lets have some ラーメン

I love listening to stories of other cultures and how histories developed for people and places.  As it turns out even food has a culture and history all of its own.  In this episode I cover the history of the traditional food Ramen from Japan and how it became the cultural icon of a nation.

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Sep 18, 201924:28
Special Episode #3 Castles of N.E.

Special Episode #3 Castles of N.E.

Welcome Back to another special listener requested episode.  This is special Episode #3, whats the topic, no cryptic titles this episode!  Check it out!


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Sep 04, 201921:42
Episode 26 Neutral Vikings

Episode 26 Neutral Vikings

Welcome back to a long awaited episode of Hidden Histories.  In this episode we jump around the globe again to an episode inspired by current events in Sweden and the not so current events that left their mark on history.

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Jul 24, 201942:52
Episode 25 Little Aztecs

Episode 25 Little Aztecs

Just like out last episode Hidden  Histories will be taking a different direction for a little bit.  Hidden Histories has listeners internationally  and over the next few episodes I will be doing an episode about the  countries that have the highest listenership. This episode I will be  turning to our southern neighbor, Mexico.  Come and discover something new with me about the Aztecs!

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Jun 24, 201927:09
Episode 24, London Burns

Episode 24, London Burns

Hidden Histories will be taking a different direction for a little bit. Every now and again, I like to review the statistics of my podcast, see where people are listening from geographically and from what kinds of platforms. To that end, I want to take the next several episodes and do a few different things. Hidden Histories has listeners internationally and over the next few episodes I will be doing an episode about the countries that have the highest listenership. This week I will be turning to our neighbor across the pond, England.  Come and discover something new with me!

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Jun 10, 201934:21
Episode 23: "You Have Died of Dysentery"

Episode 23: "You Have Died of Dysentery"

The voyage was long and hard, and the very nature of the trail taken was consistently evolving into something more.  Movies have been made, and video games of the past have been used as an educational tool.  What do I remember of that time, these few words: "You have died of Dysentery."  Join me as Hidden Histories digs into what these words and the area they are from has left in the pages of time.  

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May 20, 201951:47
Episode 22 Iowa's Secrets

Episode 22 Iowa's Secrets

Its release day listeners and it is time to take an expansive look at a variety of Iowan history. From prehistory to the Mafia, Iowa has a little history for everyone.

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May 06, 201927:37
Hidden Histories Special: A Hidden Rabbit

Hidden Histories Special: A Hidden Rabbit

Ever wonder where the Easter Bunny came from, what started his/her story?  Me too, and we have an episode to show what we learned!


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Apr 22, 201916:26
Special Episode 2: A Return to Caching

Special Episode 2: A Return to Caching

Listeners! We are back for a short special episode.  Join me as I relay some of the cool historical objects I discovered while Sketch from Geeking out with Shades and Sketch helped me to rekindle my love of geocaching.

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Here is the geocache that inspired this episode, https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1JF2W_haddam-killingworth-cemetery-tour-turkeyhill-again/

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Apr 11, 201913:50
Episode 21 MN Part 2, Gangster Paradise

Episode 21 MN Part 2, Gangster Paradise

Where does a Gangster go for a vacation, a little time away from the heat of the authorities?  Why to ST. Paul MN!  Join the hidden histories team as we discover the origins of ST. Paul and the unsavory era of the Gangster in part 2 of Minnesota.

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Feb 04, 201930:32
Episode 20 MN Part 1, The Daktoa War

Episode 20 MN Part 1, The Daktoa War

Its Mid January listeners and we are back in our usual genre of topics.  Lets move away from tradition for a bit and head towards WAR!  Join me as we explore a little know historical event that occurred in the midst of the Civil War.

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Jan 14, 201932:13
Episode 19 The 2018 New Years Special

Episode 19 The 2018 New Years Special

Happy New Year listeners.  We have a special episode to help you and your ring in the New Year.  Join the Hidden Histories Team and special guest Sketch as we discover the history behind our New Years' traditions.

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Jan 02, 201901:26:47
Episode 18 Hanukkah? Chanukah? Hannukah?

Episode 18 Hanukkah? Chanukah? Hannukah?

Everything thing has its roots in historical fact, even legends. Sometimes they just get blown out of proportion or buried in more popular traditions. Join me in Episode 18 where we explore the history behind the origins of the Chanukah festival.

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Dec 10, 201820:35
Episode 17 Pilgrim Who?

Episode 17 Pilgrim Who?

Pass the leftovers and light up the tree! No listeners I'm not drunk, its the beginig of the holiday season. Join me while you plan your holiday machinations while I begin my annual musings on what the holidays really were once. Pilgrims, here I come!

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Nov 26, 201814:57
Episode 16 Out in the Open

Episode 16 Out in the Open

Welcome to the long awaited Episode 16, Out in the Open. The hidden Histories crew had the opertunity to visit Road Island on a special trip to the state to work with the hosts of Geeking out with Shades and Sketch and the TreeCave Studios to delve the RI history found out in the open.

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Nov 16, 201844:48
Episode 15, Cheese Heads and the Seashore

Episode 15, Cheese Heads and the Seashore

Welcome to episode 15 where we visit Wisconsin and delve into the origins of the symbols on their state flag and some correlating historic moments.

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Aug 27, 201820:35
Episode 14, Illinois Massacre

Episode 14, Illinois Massacre

Welcome to our next episode covering Archaeological, Architectural and some Gangster history of Illinois. Join us for episode 14!

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Jun 26, 201822:14
Episode 13 The Origional Hoosier

Episode 13 The Origional Hoosier

Welcome back to Hidden Histories for a long overdue release of episode 13.  This episode we explore the ancient Hoosier area, the origin and meaning of the word Hoosier and who the Original Hoosiers were.

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Apr 04, 201835:02
A Hidden Histories Valentine

A Hidden Histories Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day Listeners!  As a special Valentine from me to you as thanks for your patronage here is a special Episode on the history of the Day of Love with a returning special guest, our resident Holidays Expert!

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Feb 14, 201842:35
Episode 12 The First State

Episode 12 The First State

Hello listeners and welcome to Episode 12 where we explore the history of DE and the great things DE has contributed to the world. 

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Jan 31, 201820:14
A Hidden Histories Christmas

A Hidden Histories Christmas

Join me with our resident Christmas expert as we run down the origins of Christmas triditions and how this Christian holiday became a cultural one as well.

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Jan 09, 201801:18:20
Hidden Histories and Santa

Hidden Histories and Santa

Happy Holidays Listeners.  Welcome to another special episode that comes to you from the GOCO from Geeking Out with Shades and Sketch.  Sketch was kind enough to let me drop by the GOCO and discuss Santa Clause's Americanized Origins and the many cultures that attributed to it over time.  This episode's recording was plagued with technical MIC difficulties which got on my bad side by the end of the recording. Stay tuned until the end of the ep for a blooper that made Sketch LOL

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Dec 16, 201701:01:02
A Hidden Histories Thanksgiving

A Hidden Histories Thanksgiving

Sorry about the wait but thank you for holding on.  In this episode, Myself, and special guest Shades from Geeking Out with Shades and Sketch, and Angela discuss the origins of American Thanksgiving traditions and how the modern-day InformationSocial Media Age is changing how we see the past.

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Dec 08, 201755:03
Episode 11 The Town of 3 Names

Episode 11 The Town of 3 Names

Happy Release day listeners, sorry about the delay on this release.  This episode we explore some of the hidden history of Maryland's Killing Field, Ravens, the Mason-Dixon Line and a town, that has chandedits name three times and then disapeared into history.

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Nov 13, 201718:25
Episode 10 Haunted Michigan

Episode 10 Haunted Michigan

Come and join me for a look at the spookier side of Michigan’s history and the evolution of the holiday Halloween!

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Oct 28, 201725:50
Episode 9, Utopia

Episode 9, Utopia

As we continue our adventures this episode the histories hidden in Ohio are revealed and some have to be seen to be believed.

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Oct 14, 201728:32
Episode 8, Innovations

Episode 8, Innovations

 Come and join me for episode 8 as we uncover the history hidden in New Jersey. What special innovations and gifts has New Jersey and the town of Hoboken has given not only the country but the world?

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Sep 30, 201725:38
Episode 7, Yellow Dog

Episode 7, Yellow Dog

Welcome back for Episode 7.  In this episode we explore the hidden histories of Pennsylvania, a fountain of youth, legends made real and a town of yellow dogs.

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Sep 16, 201725:06
Episode 6, Turning the Tide in NY

Episode 6, Turning the Tide in NY

Welcome back for episode 6 where we discover secret doors and abandoned hospitals in New Your City and the story of the city credited to the turning point of the Revolutionary war.

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Sep 02, 201725:44
Episode 5, Taken Towns

Episode 5, Taken Towns

 Episode 5!  A bit of a heavy feeling episode where we explore the cause and effect of four Massachusttes towns being wipped from the map.

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Aug 19, 201722:41
Episode 4, Live from Duck Island!

Episode 4, Live from Duck Island!

Welcome to our first Live episode with special guest, Sketch from the podcast Geeking Out with Shades and Sketch.  In this episode Sketch and I explore the Hidden Histories of Connecticut and the beginnings of the town of Chester.

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Aug 05, 201751:53
Special Ep 1 Buried Waters

Special Ep 1 Buried Waters

Welcome to the first Special Episode of Hidden Histories.  A listener wrote in with a Hidden History of their own, join us while we explore this forgotten aspect of Hartford CT.

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Jul 29, 201710:18
Episode 3, Volcanic VT

Episode 3, Volcanic VT

Welcome to Episode 3 where we explore some of Vermont's geological wonders and the birth of the state!

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Jul 22, 201716:11
Episode 2 Mining in NH

Episode 2 Mining in NH

Welcome to Episode 2 where we explore some of New Hampshire's Geological History and the development of Jackson NH.

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Jul 08, 201718:43
Pilot Episode (AKA Episode 1)

Pilot Episode (AKA Episode 1)

This is our Pilot episode and in it we explore the lost history of the Popham Colony in Maine.

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Jun 19, 201711:18