Old Bright

Alix Jo Ryan & Carson Ellis
  • 4.8 (16)
  • Documentary
  • Updated Weekly

Old Bright is an ongoing collection of conversations that documents musings, speculation and light research on and around an Oregon pioneer farmstead.

Episodes

  1. 01/07/2022

    Catching Up

    In this year end / new year episode we read some of the best notes from our listeners, ponder some of the stories we told this year and chat about our projects and intentions for 2022. Regular programming to resume in the next episode.

  2. 10/14/2021

    Special Guest Kevin Mittge

    We spend this episode chatting with Robbins’ family descendent and genealogist Kevin Mittge about the Robbins’ migration west, what it means to be the keeper of a family history, and the concept of genealogy in general. He keeps the excellent blog Robbins Roots.

  3. 09/08/2021

    Jennie Melcher

    We look into the rumor that someone burned down a house and barn on the Robbins-Melcher-Schatz farmstead to collect insurance money and we find, at the heart of it, the sensational story of Jennie Melcher.

  4. 06/14/2021

    The Story of Jacob Robbins, part 1

    An account of the life of Jacob Robbins, as given by his son Harvey in 1921; a brief interlude from our regular programming while we figure out what our regular programming should be.

  5. 05/24/2021

    Hexafoil

    An investigation into markings on an old door, a good long ramble about magic, and a short lesson on townships.

  6. 05/09/2021

    Prince Albert in a Can

    A catalogue of our findings from under the barn, a quick investigation into large boulders holding up posts, and some quality prohibition musing.

  7. 05/02/2021

    Introduction

    In this short episode we lay out the show and discuss the idea of stewardship. What does stewardship mean to you? Email us with your response at oldbrightpod@gmail.com.

  • 7 Episodes

4.8
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

Old Bright is an ongoing collection of conversations that documents musings, speculation and light research on and around an Oregon pioneer farmstead.

Information

  • Creator
    Alix Jo Ryan & Carson Ellis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Old Bright
  • Show Website
    Old Bright