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Oct. 13, 2022

Episode 105 - Hope Moravian Cemetery or the Cemetery Drop Off Scene i…

Jennie and Dianne are joined by Drifter and Gypsie of the Rebel at Large Adventure podcast for a special Friday the 13th...err... Thursday the 13th visit to the Hope Moravian Cemetery, located in Hope, New Jersey. This cemetery is featured …

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Oct. 4, 2022

Episode 104 - A Trip Down Memory Lane

This episode should have been an episode with a group of very special guests, however, technical difficulties made that impossible so instead, join Jennie and Dianne for a trip down memory lane and enjoy the performance of our first ever …

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Sept. 29, 2022

Episode 103 - Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York

"Not far from this village, perhaps about two miles, there is a little valley or rather lap of land among high hills, which is one of the quietest places in the whole world." This is how Washington Irving describes his …

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Sept. 22, 2022

Episode 102 - 4 Historic Cemeteries in Edinburgh, Scotland

Dianne and Jennie chat with special guest Ahna Wolff. Ahna took a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland over the summer in order to study, but she made time to visit four of Edinburgh's most historic cemeteries: Old Calton Cemetery, New Calton …

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Sept. 15, 2022

Episode 101 - “Operation Sacred Rescue” The Reburial of the Sisters o…

Dianne and Jennie have often discussed cemeteries that have been moved, meaning the dead have been disinterred and moved to a new burial site. In this episode they cover just such a story that took place in the suburbs of …

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Sept. 8, 2022

Episode 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Ordinary Extraordinary …

Jennie and Dianne look back through the first 99 episodes of The Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, highlight clips from memorable moments with guests, and share comments and reviews from listeners. Many thanks to …

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Sept. 1, 2022

Episode 99 - Burials in the Floating City - Venice, Italy

How have the people of Venice, Italy buried their dead over the centuries? Founded in the 5th century and spread over 118 small islands, Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century. Some of these Ordinary Extraordinary Venetians …

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Aug. 25, 2022

Episode 98 - Lost Cemeteries of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana is famously known for its intricate above ground cemeteries, but what about the cemeteries that have been lost to time? In this episode Jennie and Dianne speak with returning guest, Ryan Seidemann, about the Ordinary Extraordinary cemeteries …

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Aug. 18, 2022

Episode 97 - Exploding Casket Syndrome & Other Kooky Cemetery Facts

In this episode Jennie and Dianne learn about some of the craziest phenomenons that happen in cemeteries, such as exploding casket syndrome and what happens when a body is too big for a casket. They also discuss how the American …

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Aug. 11, 2022

Episode 96 - A Cemetery Chat

Dianne and Jennie chat about their upcoming fundraiser, Beyond the Grave: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Dianne also gives an update about the raising and resetting of many of the old military stones that have sunk at Evergreen Cemetery in …

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Aug. 4, 2022

Episode 95 - Francis Scott Key and the American National Anthem

Jennie and Dianne learn about Francis Scott Key and his gravesite at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Maryland. Francis Scott Key was a complicated man who opposed war, but believed in the freedom of the nation. He fought for the …

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July 28, 2022

Episode 94 - Good Time Girls of the West an Interview with Author Jan…

Jennie and Dianne are joined by special guest Jan MacKell Collins, author of The Good Time Girls book series to discuss the Ordinary Extraordinary lives of dancehall girls and ladies of the night who made their living during the days …

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July 21, 2022

Episode 93 - Juneau, Alaska's Evergreen Cemetery

Jennie and Dianne explore Evergreen Cemetery in Juneau, Alaska. Founded in 1891, Evergreen Cemetery has become the final resting place to many of Juneau's pioneers. They share the ordinary extraordinary stories of two Tlingit women who were instrumental in preserving …

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July 14, 2022

Episode 92 - Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway, Alaska

"And those who have undergone [life in Alaska] claim that in the making of the world God grew tired, and when He came to the last barrowload, just dumped it anyhow, and that was how Alaska happened to be." - …

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July 7, 2022

Episode 91 - An Overview of Alaskan Cemeteries

Jennie and Dianne discuss the many cemeteries Jennie was able to visit while in Alaska. From the coastal town of Ketchikan to the center of the state in Fairbanks, learn about how life on the final frontier helped to create …

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June 30, 2022

Episode 90 - Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota

Dianne and Jennie share news of Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota, and how residents and the cemetery board are clashing when it comes to its care and maintenance. They also share some ordinary tales and extraordinary stories of Oakland's …

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June 23, 2022

Episode 89 - Lincoln Park & the Old City Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois

In episode 87 Jennie and Dianne talked briefly about the Potter's Field that used to exist where a baseball field is now in Chicago's Lincoln Park. In this episode they delve deeper into the City Cemetery, why the city decided …

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June 16, 2022

Episode 88 - Special Guests Sarah and Jeffrey from Salem the Podcast

Jennie and Dianne are joined by Jeffrey and Sarah, hosts of Salem the Podcast and two of Salem's best tour guides, to talk about the symbolism and other attributes of many of the cemeteries located in Salem, Massachusetts. From the …

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June 9, 2022

Episode 87 - Paupers' Graves & Potter's Fields

Most cemeteries, both old and modern, contain a section often referred to as a Potter's field. In this episode, Dianne and Jennie discuss the history of Potter's fields and gravesites. From Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois to Hart Island in …

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June 2, 2022

Episode 86 - A Special Mausoleum and a Family Cemetery

In this episode Dianne and Jennie learn about one man's heartache and how it led him to build a magnificent mausoleum and gorgeous Victorian mansion. John Bowman built his wealth owning several tanneries and selling leather goods to the Union …

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May 26, 2022

Episode 85 - The Buffalo Soldiers

Just in time for Memorial Day, Jennie and Dianne are joined by special guest Andrew Bell, a former Sergeant-Major in the US Army and a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars and a former Buffalo Soldier reenactor. Andrew …

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May 19, 2022

Episode 84 - Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery - Chicago, Illinois

Dianne and Jennie explore Chicago's Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery and learn about its inception due to Chicago's growing immigrant population at the turn of the 20th century. This cemetery is the final resting place for many who took vows of …

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May 12, 2022

Episode 83 - Getting Involved in Local Cemetery Preservation, Upkeep,…

Jennie and Dianne chat about cemeteries in the spring and summer time! This is the time of year when many cemeteries offer tours and other events and they suggest ways to get involved with your local cemetery. They also talk …

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May 5, 2022

Episode 82 - One Last Wave Project: A Conversation with Founder Dan F…

Henry David Thoreau wrote, "You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” that is exactly what Dan Fischer, founder of the One Last Wave Project has done. Dan sits down with …

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