Bremelore

It’s a simple question with a surprisingly complex answer. A Central Kitsap Icon, Kids used to bike there for summer swims, the state stocked it with thousands of trout for fishing parties, and it even played a starring role in a 1955 bank robbery. So why is it now fenced off with “No Trespassing” signs? Join me as I dig into the surprisingly dark and twisty history of Glud’s Pond - from wholesome...

The leaves have fallen, which signals the return of the Illahee Sea Monster. Each time I drive by, I have more and more questions. First of all, did I really just see a sea monster?! What is that? How did it get there? Who made it? Join me on my quest to discover the origin of Bremerton’s Nessie, Which led me through decades of environmental lawsuits and drama that nearly split the Illahee communi...

Join me as I sit down for a chat with Alison and Ian of Vulca’s Mediterranean Market, Soon to be re-opening in the Dietz Building on the corner of 4th and Pacific Ave. We talk about the Etruscan ethos and the origins of their business, what it’s been like renovating the new space and they ask a local history question to you, my dear listeners. Promised links in the Show Notes: Did you go dancing a...

Earlier this year, I was invited to be a guest on “ Power of Place ”. While I was in Seattle, Host Edward asked me a question worthy of a deep dive- Why is Andy Wood buried in Bremerton? I had to answer his question with a question of my own… Who is Andy wood? Come along with me as I explore the life and death of Andrew Wood, Kitsap County’s Secret Rockstar. Here are the links I’ve promised you: P...

Every time I drive past windy point, those abandoned yellow cabins catch my eye. You know the ones- perched above highway 3 with their broken windows staring down at passing cars. Join me for a journey through one of Kitsap's most visible ruins, before development erases it from our daily commute. Extended show notes on the Bremelore Substack . To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Hello Bremelorians! I wanted to post a test episode before I launch Season 4 and this seemed like the perfect time to answer some of your questions! In this episode I talk about Bicycle Registration, find out who Sid Peel was and pay tribute to building that may not be with us much longer. Don’t forget to send us your questions and most importantly, your spooky stories for October! Bremelore is in...

I'm talking about the 72 year tradition of The Christmas Ship and lighted boat parades! It turns out there is a lot of fun history behind this local tradition in Bremerton, Washington. Click here to see the Christmas ships! Click here for more info from Bremerton Yacht Club or Port Orchard Yacht Club . Bremelore is now on TikTok! follow @bremelore As usual, send me your questions stories or commen...

Just a quick announcement! I will be at Kitsap quiz night this week to talk about Bremelore for Kitsap Smokestack's "Local Legends" video series. Hope to see you there! Don't forget to check out the Kitsap Smokestack at a small business near you or at their website www.kitsapsmokestack.org If you can't make it to quiz night, that's okay! If you subscribe to the smokestack's youtube channel, you ca...

I finally convinced my sister to tell her ghost story. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

This is an audio re-broadcast of the halloween special "Kreepy Kitsap" put on by the Kitsap History Museum in 2020! If you'd like to see all of the photos and documents that Gregg Olsen references, you can find them in the youtube broadcast here: https://youtu.be/A1GVBmV5fuM?si=_gTBRsbJpScUgKNT If you'd like to check out the history museum or donate, you can visit https://kitsapm...

Who knew there was so much to know about the blackberry festival?! Photos on the blog: https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

There's tunnels under Bremerton and it's no secret. Photos coming to the blog soon. https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Welcome to the saga of gorst, historical edition. What was Pleasant Valley? To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

He sure did. Learn about Bremerton's lion (and a bonus second lion) Check out pictures onthe blog at https://www.bremelore.wtf/extras There was a file mixup on the audio for this one. I fixed it, but if what you are hearing sounds unedited you may need to redownload! To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Bremelore will be back October 1st! Don't forget to send me all your weird and wild questions about Bremerton. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Where is Candy Cane Lane, and how did it come to be? Happy holidays everyone! Show notes on the blog at http://www.bremelore.wtf To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

You bet your sweet bottom it is! Click here to leave me a voice message! Check out more spooky things on the blog: BremeBlog- Is Bremerton Haunted?! Find us at www.bremelore.wtf or on social media @bremelore ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bremelore/message To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

I will be teaming up with the Kitsap History Museum for this month's installment of History Uncorked! History Uncorked is a casual, after hours event at the museum where you can relax, have a little wine and learn about some local history. Join us this Thursday, October 20th at 7pm to talk about The Erland's Point massacre! The event is free but please register here so we know you are coming!  Reg...

That's right, I just can't stop singing sea shanties and marching cadences. Come along while I investigate if, and which, Sea Shanties, might have been sang while plying the Puget Sound. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Bay Bowl is giving me some strong feelings. Let's go bowling. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Here is it, ladies and gentlemen. We can finally start to unravel the mystery of Gorst. To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

Season 2 is coming! I answer a couple of listener questions and Bremelore bids farewell to it's biggest fan. As always, show notes on the blog . To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com

The conclusion to the tale of the Erland's point massacre!  Here are all of the links I promised you: Scene of the Crime S2 Ep8 Send an email to bremelore@gmail.com or Leave me a voice message with your spooky local stories! You can find us on social media @bremelore ! Music is "Sugar Diabet" by Watercat ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bremelore/message To he...

Wait, What Massacre?! The Erland's point massacre, aka The Hammer Murders. Let's dig in and learn a little more, shall we? I've had some trouble getting show notes to display properly across different podcast platforms, so links to documents and photos are now over on the blog!  Show notes on the blog Music is "Sugar Diabet" by WATERCAT You can find us as @bremelore on all of the usual social medi...

A quick update about the A-Frame Cabins and the current state of the pod! Thank you for all of your patience! Music is "Sugar Diabet" by WATERCAT ! Find transcripts and additional show notes on The Blog . We are on all of the usual social media as @Bremelore ! To hear more, visit bremelore.substack.com