Aug
11
2010
Jeromy, a member of RIPP
Join us on a pirate adventure in episode 34 as Alena and Stephen get a tour of Newport, Rhode Island and learn all about Newport’s piratical history from the folks at Rhode Island Pirate Players. We also interview two members of RIPP and find out:
· How RIPP got its start
· Recruitment techniques
· Casey’s business model for running RIPP
· Jeromy’s long term love of pirates
· Telling the real stories about piracy in the 18th century in many different environments.
Musical Interlude: General Taylor performed by Great Big Sea
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Casey, founder of RIPP
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Jul
28
2010
Elizabeth as Polly Wanton
This week Alena interviewed Elizabeth Sulock, Marketer and Historical Interpreter at the Newport Historical Society. They talked about:
• Elizabeth’s start in living history
• Working for the Newport Historical Society
• portraying historical personage, Polly Wanton
• sewing and costuming
• Interpreting pregnancy
• Polly on Facebook
Also included this week is a review of the book: I Believe in Yesterday.
Musical Interlude: Over the Hills and Far Away performed by 3 Pints Gone
Download: Interview with Elizabeth Sulock
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