107 episodes
Downeast Mike - The Quirky Podcast From Maine Frank W Norwood
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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News, commentary, humor from Downeast Mike. The headlines from yesterday and selected local stories of the day, sprinkled with wry Down East Maine observations. Rotating features are the Word of the Day, local birthdays of note, the Maine Mammal of the Moment, one-off poems and occasional songs.
More fun at http://franknorwood.com
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Downeast Mike Episode 103 : In today’s episode: 300 People Left On The Wharf (1980) | Mystery Flu In Puerto Rico (1980) | Maine’s Coast Declared Disaster Area (1980) | Maine Mammal Of The Moment
Downeast Mike Episode 103 *News & Commentary* Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
300 People Left On The Wharf (1980)
Mystery Flu In Puerto Rico (1980)
Maine’s Coast Declared Disaster Area (1980)
Maine Mammal Of The Moment
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Downeast Mike Video Version Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Downeast Mike Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
“You Look Like A Fed” – Maine Sting Op (1977)
Electric Trains Derailed And Delayed (1898)
Reckless Driving In Waterville (1898)
Two Maine Fishermen Talk (1972)
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Downeast Mike Episode 102 : In today’s episode: “You Look Like A Fed” – Maine Sting Op (1977) Electric Trains Derailed And Delayed (1898) Reckless Driving (1898) Two Maine Fishermen Talk (1972)
Downeast Mike Episode 102 *News & Commentary* Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
“You Look Like A Fed” – Maine Sting Op (1977)
Electric Trains Derailed And Delayed (1898)
Reckless Driving In Waterville (1898)
Two Maine Fishermen Talk (1972)
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Downeast Mike Episode 101 : In today’s episode: Stars Support Actors Strike (1980) | Heat Wave Sends Chicken Prices Soaring (1980) | Electric Trains Collide (1902) | The Church Whistler (1902)
Downeast Mike Episode 101 *News & Commentary* Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
Stars Sit Out Emmy Awards To Support Actors Strike (1980)
Heat Wave Sends Chicken Prices Soaring (1980)
Electric Trains Collide (1902)
The Church Whistler (1902)
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Downeast Mike Episode 100 : In today’s episode: Aftershave With A Coke Chaser (August 26th, 1977) No Mail Delivery Saturdays (1977) The Dakotas Split (1885) Insect Of The Instant
Downeast Mike Episode 100 *News & Commentary*
Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store. Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
Aftershave With A Coke Chaser (August 26th, 1977)
No Mail Delivery Saturdays (1977)
The Dakotas Split (1885)
Insect Of The Instant
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes, comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support -
Downeast Mike Episode 99 : In today’s episode: First Anti-Viral Drug (August 11th, 1975) Bangor Mall Proposed (1975) Electricity Zaps Cancer (1887) Mammal Of The Moment – The Whale With Ink
Downeast Mike Episode 99 *News & Commentary*
Friday, August 11th, 2023
Our Motto:
Some of this is whimsy – some of this is true – the
interpretation of it all is entirely up to you!
Today is Friday, August 11th, 2023
Did you know? Downeast Mike contains no mean words! Just wholesome goodness from Downeast Maine. A Historical Literary Auditory Candy Store.
Did you hear the bells on the door when you came in?
In today’s episode:
First Anti-Viral Drug (August 11th, 1975)
Bangor Mall Proposed (1975)
Electricity Zaps Cancer (1887)
Mammal Of The Moment – The Whale With 3 Gallons Of Ink
Thank you for listening! Please send your birthday wishes,
comments and requests to mike(@)downeastmike.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-w-norwood/support
Customer Reviews
The way life should be
This podcast is a wonderful slice of the simple, humbler, and more relaxing side of Maine. If you want to slow down and enjoy the moment, listen to the bells on the door.
Timely and Provocative
Excellent commentary on current events, combined with a piercing historical reference. I never miss a show!
Love the mammals!
I love this show so much, it’s such a welcome reprieve from the news of the day. I especially love the Maine Mammal of the Moment, adorable and informative!