An Adventure in History

Mac & Alana welcome KMUN Station Manager Mari Bergeron to the big show to discuss Knappa, Japan, Alaska, New York City, Vermont, and Public Radio.  We are also pretty sure she calls Mac something bad in Japanese.

Mac & Alana welcome Darren Gooch from SEPRD and the South County Food Bank. . .but you decide – Good Guest or Great Guest?

Mac & Alana chat with Seaside Fire Chief Joey Daniels and somehow Mac makes it all about the Pony Express and two dollar bills.  Spoiler alert: he loves one and hates the other.

Mac & Alana welcome Seaside’s own Jason Boyd.  Somehow, Disneyland, Weird Al, Twinkies, Post-It Notes, Skiing, History, Creative Bus Drivers, and Lewis & Clark are all on the agenda.

Mac & Alana take a close look at the Astoria Column. . .it’s turning 100 this year!

Mac lives out his childhood dream of pretending to host the Newlywed Game when he quizzes Mark & Alana Kujala

Mac & Alana interview Mark Kujala in an effort to get to know him better.  Alana has lots of questions about Mark’s wife.

Mac & Alana continue their conversation with retired Astoria Police Officer Kenny Hansen

Kimberly Ward joins Mac & Alana for a fabulous conversation that ranges from King Kong to dragon boats to healthcare. 

Dan Turner, chair of the Cathlamet Public Library board, shares stories of growing up and why a strong library is key to any community.

Mac and Alana welcome Kenny Hansen.  Milk deliveries, police work, and movies are all on the agenda.        

Teona Dawson, co-owner of T. Paul’s Supper Club, talks food and growing up as a child in Astoria. 

Everyone’s favorite dental hygienist Cathi Jo Kirkpatrick is on hand to tell Mac & Alana all about growing up in the Lewis & Clark area and spreading joy everywhere.  Plus, somehow, Mac brings up public men’s bathrooms.   

Mac & Alana discuss the great questions of the day: how will the Astoria Column celebrate it’s 100th birthday this year?  Do I need to wear a 1920s costume to the Historical Society’s Roaring Twenties Casino Night?  And, of course, what was Glenn Curtiss doing in Astoria in 1911?!

Sumuer Watkins joins Mac & Alana for a fun chat that covers growing up in Warrenton, making Alana sing(!), and how much better Oregon smells compared to Maryland.

Mac has a fascinating conversation with Adrin Morrison that includes submarine movies, port-hopping, and the Astoria Column

Mac & Alana kick off 2026 with all of the things turning 100 this year. . .including the Astoria Column.  Plus, Mac has a problem with Pepe’ Le Pew.

The Kujala kids are on hand to boost our ratings by bringing their own brand of super-cuteness.  Plus, we’re talking New Year traditions from around the world.

Mac & Alana spend some time chatting with Sheila Roley, retired Seaside Schools Superintendent & creator of the North Coast Paddling Club. 

Mac & Alana are joined by Lisa Sampson for a terrific conversation about theater, emergency rooms, and the worst image to end a show on ever.

Mac & Alana spend some time chatting with Sadie Mercer.  Classic cars with some rust on them, the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, and even ostrich-riding all get discussed.

Mac & Alana chat about Thanksgiving and Black Friday.  Somehow, Mac brings up President Garfield.

Michael Harvey joins Mac & Alana for a special episode of Adventures in Philosophy. . .plus, Mac wonders if you can milk a raccoon.  

Tom Smith is on hand to talk about scanning and digitization efforts at the Clatsop County Historical Society.  A challenge is made.

Tom Smith is on hand to talk about scanning and digitization efforts at the Clatsop County Historical Society.  A challenge is made.

Carmelo “Melo” Charistil joins us to talk about filmmaking, Outside the Frame, homelessness, his movie Geneva, and the Selig Award which will be presented to him on Nov. 14 at the Liberty Theater.  Also on the show is OTF founder Nili Yosha and participant/actress Monet Wilds.

Nathanael Ward join Mac & Alana for a fun conversation about trees, international travel, and musicals.  Don’t worry, no one sings.

Dion Plamondon joins Mac and Alana for another tantalizing conversation

Dr. Chelsea Rose with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project joins Mac and Alana and teaches them how to pronounce “Diaspora”

Zoe Manhire chats with Mac & Alana about life on the road, scissors, pinecones, and the Sunset Empire Parks & Recreation District.

Mac & Alana welcome Katrina Sturgeon (not an alias) to the big show.  Growing up locally, restaurants, Tongue Point, and foreign travel are all on the menu.  Plus, Alana states her new theory that September doesn’t exist.

Saara Matthews stops by the big show to chat with Mac & Alana about Finland, the Soviet Union, and growing up in Astoria.

Saara Matthews stops by the big show to chat with Mac & Alana about Finland, the Soviet Union, and growing up in Astoria.   

Part II: Alana brings BFF and museum professional Jan Masterson in to put Mac in his place.  Museum Mac & Museum Jan totally nerd out on museums. 

Alana brings BFF and museum professional Jan Masterson in to put Mac in his place.  Museum Mac & Museum Jan totally nerd out on museums.