The Secret Life of Death Podcast
Gail GolecThe Secret Life of Death is a podcast which explores the stories of ordinary people, starting with their gravestone and placing them into the context of the history of their life and times. The show primarily is based in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, but it stories reach throughout New England and beyond. Local historian and archaeologist Gail Golec researches, writes, hosts and produc... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In the final installment of the “Identity” series, we move the story of the first LGBTQ+ bar in Vermont, Andrews Inn, into the present day. Though the bar closed its doors in 1984, its legacy was broad and deep for the community of Bellows Falls, aff... more
At the end of 1982, Andrews Inn had been sent reeling from the set-up and raid by authorities and their business struggled in its aftermath. But 1982 was also the year that AIDS broke into the public consciousness, also affecting business. Not much h... more
After the sale of Andrews Inn to gay couple, Thom Herman and Jeremy Youst (1979) went through and some of the fervor of the anti-gay protest march that took place in its wake had died down, life got on in Bellows Falls. The Inn, its owners, staff and... more
By 1979, Andrews Inn, now operating as a “gay nightclub” as well as a sit down restaurant and bar was doing well and though locals didn’t always understand and weren’t always happy about the LGBTQ+ crowd it attracted, they were inclined to leave well... more
In 1973, the Moisis Family of Bellows Falls, VT bought the historic Hotel Windham building in the downtown, cleaned it up, refurbished it and opened a nice, sit down restaurant with the look and feel of the town’s former 19th century glory. But this ... more
After how many years??? Finally!
Part 1 of 6, the "Identity" series explores the history of Andrews Inn, the first and at the time, the only gay bar in the state of Vermont (1973-1984). We begin with a discussion about why is knowing this little sli... more
Here at TSLOD, we are excited to announce a new podcast collaboration with Caitlin Abrams (of TikTok cemetery fame with her fantastic gravestone cleaning/story telling videos as Manicpixiemom). I interviewed Caitlin last summer (Episode 9: Taphospher... more
Taphophiles are a very niche group of enthusiasts. And so, it stands to reason that podcasts that cater to a niche market are even more nichey. That’s okay. The little gang of cemetery podcasters out there feels warm and homey, even if we’re generall... more
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- Outstanding!!!
Gail Golec delivers an amazing, informative and exhaustively researched series regarding the Andrew’s Inn and Bellows Falls history. I highly recommend this series in so many ways! Thank you for all of your hard work to bring this story to life!!!
Apple Podcasts5Steffie4212014
United States8 months ago - Moving to Bellows Falls
My husband and I are moving to Bellows Falls. And came across your podcast as we search to see if there was a lgbt community in the village. This podcast was fantastic to find out about the lgbt history in bellows falls. We are looking forward to finding out more about our new home town.
Apple Podcasts5Via'sPuppaUnited States2 years ago - Excellent!
I just finished the 6-part series on the Andrews Inn after reading about it in our local paper. Thoroughly researched and reported, this story of Bellows Falls, Vermont history was informative and heartfelt. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5VT FoxUnited States2 years ago - Super Interesting!!!
Gail, you did an AMAZING job!!! Outstanding!!!! 👍🏻
Apple Podcasts5I am beasty12437560978
Canada4 years ago - Happy to have found this
I’ve always been a fan of walking through cemeteries and I just discovered this podcast which is delivering exactly the type of info I look for in walks. The voice and tone work well with the content. So glad to have found you!
Apple Podcasts5Dark&StormyNightUnited States5 years ago - Fascinating!
One of my very favorite podcasts, TSLoD is chock full of fascinating, esoteric information and presented by the charming narrator/researcher, Gail Golec. It has a very NPR feel to it and is just so darn interesting, I’ve literally listened to several episodes at least two times.
Apple Podcasts5jstarrlinnUnited States5 years ago - A must for crime loving nerds
Narrated beautifully in a voice that has clearly been trained for the stage, pro sound and plesantly nerdy on the level of detail given. Leads me to conclude: If it’s said on this show here, it most certainly happened. And it’s probably dead. Yay!
Apple Podcasts5Nordic by Maag
Norway6 years ago - Such a great idea and podcast!
As someone who has always loved cemeteries, walking through and reading the headstones, I love that someone is doing the research behind the names! Podcast host Gail has a great storytelling style and I love her sense of humor. Super excited to be able to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!
Apple Podcasts5Nico6preservesUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #122 | United States/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  Belgium/Science/Social Sciences |
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