Ricky's Historical Tidbits Podcast
By Ricky Mortensen
Ricky's Historical Tidbits PodcastSep 27, 2022
ep. 21 - The War of the Worlds - Full Broadcast with Brief History Introduction by Ricky Mortensen
Have you ever heard of the Orson Welles Controversy concerning the War of the Worlds Broadcast he did one day? Well if you haven't or even if you have but haven't heard the full broadcast for yourself, you are in luck.
ep. 20 Robert F. Stockton "Fighting Bob"
"Regal? Overrated? Captain of men? Friend and benefactor? Bellicose firebrand? Robert Stockton was many things to many people, but in two things he was constant: he was unwavering in his dedication to his state and to his country, and he never failed to strive for glory. Regardless of what history makes of his achievements, and there were inarguably many, and of his mistakes and blunders, which were also numerous, he ought always to be remembered as a man of position and principle, ever ready to throw down the gauntlet in the passionate defense of what he believed." - R. John Brockman
ep. 19 Ghirardelli - The Candy Man
You have likely had one of the Ghirardelli squares before, have you ever wondered about the history not of the company exactly but the man that started it? Well I have and I did the research and MANNNNN did this guy have a tough time in business yet he persevered along with his family.
ep. 18 The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found in CA
I tell you a brief explanation of 4 kinds of gold and then the stories of 3 gold nuggets
ep. 17 The Jenny Lind Steamboat Disaster
In this episode, I'll tell you all about it.
ep. 16 E. Clampus Vitus Exposed
According to E. Clampus Vitus legend, St. Vitus devoted 37 years of study and unbiblical contemplation to seek out the fundamental truths bound up in the mystic title of the order. He began writing a cabalistic treatise on the subject in 83 volumes. Still, so far as anyone has been able to discover, he got no further than the first 3 words: Credo Quia Absurdum. Which means I believe it because it is absurd. In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I will attempt to share with you an expose' complete with the ancient history through the 3 main ages of Clamperdom.
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ep. 15 Keep Bigler Blue - The Lake Tahoe Name Controversey
Many moons ago there was a big lake in the western territory of the United States. Native American tribes called it dá’aw which translates basically to “lake”. Some say there is a 60-foot monster like the loch ness monster that lives in the deep known today as Tahoe Tessie, some say there are hundreds of bodies at the bottom perfectly preserved from the freezing cold deep dark waters and if your fishing line is long enough you might catch an ear or piece of skin. This lake is famous today known as Lake Tahoe, bumper stickers can be found all around that say Keep Tahoe Blue. But what if I told you the name of Lake Tahoe is controversial and I would argue should be reverted to its previous name in the name of history. In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I will share with you why we should instead see bumper stickers saying Keep Bigler Blue.
ep. 14 Black Bart - The Po8
In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of my favorite criminal, Charley Boles also known as Black Bart. He robbed 28 stagecoaches in his bandit career and was eventually caught and sent to San Quentin. I'm really excited about this episode.
Books Recommended
Black Bart: Search is over - Robert Jernigan
Museum Address - 30 North Main Street, San Andreas CA
ep. 13 Frederick Bee - Mandarin of the Blue Button
In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of a man who made his mark everywhere he went. Whether it was mining for gold, building a telegraph line across the country, constructing railroads, potentially inventing the pony express, and most notably Consul for the Chinese people in the United States. His name? Frederick A. Bee.
ep. 12 Lucy Batterman
In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of a lady named Lucy Ann Stoddard Wakefield Batterman, who was known to most for her pies but there’s something else she’s known for.
She is part of the Miners on Main series which is a scavenger hunt coming soon to Main street in Placerville highlighting local people of history that had some kind of impact on the city of Placerville.
ep 11. Eliza McKinstry
This short episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits is about a lady named Eliza Mckinstry. She is part of the Miners on Main series which is a scavenger hunt coming soon to Main street in Placerville highlighting local people of history that had some kind of impact on the city of Placerville.
ep. 10 - George G. Blanchard - Judge of El Dorado County
In this short episode of Ricky's historical tidbits, I share with you a little bit about a man who will be featured in the city of Placerville's “Miners on Main” scavenger hunt on Main Street. Known to history by a few things but is mostly known as Judge Blanchard.
https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/podcast/george-g-blanchard
ep. 9 - Dorothea Zeisz - The Pioneer Grandma
This is a short episode about Dorothea Zeisz, a woman who had 10 kids then her husband left the country for "business"
Dorothea Zeisz is a "miner" featured in the "Miners on Main" Scavenger Hunt coming soon to Placerville.
ep. 8 - Sheriff James Hume - The Sherlock Holmes of the Wild West
“One of the best detectives on the Pacific Coast; prompt, vigilant, and firm; always sober, reticent in his business affairs; knew no fear of danger; confided into the fullest extent of his employers, and generally esteemed by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.” that is a description of a man known today as the Sherlock Holmes of the wild west that man was James Hume. In this episode of Ricky's HIstorical Tidbits, I will tell you all about him.
ep. 7 - Wheelbarrow Johnny - The Story of John Studebaker
You may have heard of Studebakers in terms of cars or old wagons but do you know the full story of the man behind it all, it is quite the story and you will enjoy every second of this episode all about it.
ep. 6 - Robbers Roost - The Gassaway Gang
Robbers roost is a place where the notorious Gassaway Gang hung out and robbed an unknown amount of people until they finally got caught and were sent to jail. Though short, this is their story.
ep. 5 - May Woolsey - The Trunk Under the Stairs.
It was 1979, a man named Ed Duffy, a carpenter, had bought an old home in Sacramento and was working on fixing it up. under the staircase, he happened upon an old trunk and when he opened it he was astonished at what he found. In this episode I will be sharing with you the story of May Woolsey and the trunk under those stairs.
ep. 4 - The Mountain Brewery - A Victim of Prohibition
The very interesting history and demise of a family run brewery in Placerville, CA.
"The proper beer to drink and the purest and best is the beer from the Giebenhain brewery in Placerville California. Our staff of physicians have found that this beer yields the greatest tonic strength so much desired to assist digestion and that it it keeps down the temperature thus preventing sunstroke, and establishes proper perspiration which promotes mental and physical activity, thus counterbalancing the effect of summer heat.
ep. 3 - Preston Castle - Ancient home to Queen Calafia?
Preston Castle is 45 minutes East of Sacramento now known for its haunts and for simply being spooky looking In this episode you will learn all you need to know about Preston Castle, the old juvenile detention center meant for reforming and teaching the trades.
links mentioned
Tuttle Twins Books www.tuttletwinstidbits.com
US Legal Wills www.uslegalwills.com/ricky
ep. 2 - Snowshoe Thompson - The Viking Mailman of the Sierra
Snowshoe Thompson was a mailman who delivered mail on skis from Placerville around South lake Tahoe and up to Carson city and back. His story is one that cannot be ignored, it is simply too fascinating.
ep. 1 - William Leidesdorff - The First Millionaire of California before the Gold Rush
Most people have never heard his name before, most don't know his story. A man who came to America in the 1830s and made his way to becoming the first millionaire of California before the gold rush. Had he not died so young who knows what riches he would have accumulated.
links mentioned
Tuttle Twins Books www.tuttletwinstidbits.com
US Legal Wills www.uslegalwills.com/ricky