Do any of you know about Bear Brook, a podcast done by a man named Jason Moon from New Hampshire Public Radio? I added up the minutes, and I think it is about 6 hours long, and I spent my Sunday afternoon and early evening listening to it. I made bread, did dishes and laundry, and made supper during that time, but often I found myself just sitting, riveted by what I was hearing.
This true story is like none other I've ever heard. There are twists and turns, and the unexpected happens often.
The story begins with some boys in the 1980s coming across a metal barrel in the woods near their homes. They don't really look inside, but some months later a hunter does look in and finds the remains of two people.
Moon has done the most remarkable job. He is clear. He explains well who people are in the story. If there is someone mentioned in an earlier episode he reminds us just who that person is. All of this is very helpful because there are a lot of people mentioned.
I expect most people will listen to it an episode at a time, but it just happened to work out that I could "binge-listen" taking time out only to eat supper.
Here is the site. This is not just a NH story. It covers several different places in the country. I so hope you will listen. It is truly amazing.
What an unusual podcast. I don't think I've ever seen a true crime podcast before, and can't imagine the time and effort that has gone into producing something like this. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll listen. I'm quite sure you will really like this.
DeleteInteresting! I don't listen to many podcasts. Somehow, they aren't so much for me, but I'll take note of this one and may try it at some point. I think there are a number of podcasts focused on crime. Those seem to be more prevalent that ones that highlight crime novels.
ReplyDeleteThis one is right up your alley, Kay!
DeleteThank for the info. It sounds like a good rainy day listen.
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DeleteLike Kay, I'm not really one for podcasts, but I'll have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteI love your new header with the iris. Stunning!
I'm eager to hear how you like Henry, Himself. It's on my list. I loved Emily, Alone.
I'm not sure what you and Kay mean. There are so many and they are so full ranging. This one is so much like the books you both like that I think you'd like it. And you both walk and listen to books. Aren't podcasts the same idea? I am very slow on H, H. I just haven't had time to read print books much. But the chapters I have read, I just love. It is nice seeing Emily again.
DeleteI guess I have always listened to audiobooks and that's enough to keep me busy (I have several in my Audible.com library, waiting to be read) and don't really think about podcasts. But you convinced me to give one a try, so I got the Stitcher app for my phone and downloaded Bear Brook. As soon as I finish listening to Blue Highways, I'll start in on the podcast. You'll have to let me know of others I should try.
DeleteI'm glad to hear that you are enjoying Henry, Himself. I may re-read Emily, Alone first. And read the other one (title escapes me) in the trilogy. I never did read it.
Thank you for writing back!! And I am SO, SO happy you are going to listen. It is QUITE a story. I haven't listened to many other podcasts. This one is just so very good. A true crime mystery. Thanks, Les. It means a lot to me.
DeleteMy sister-in-law listens to A LOT of podcasts and most of them are true crime stories. Between the two of you, I may have found a new medium for entertainment! Thank you!
DeleteOh my gosh, you are so very welcome! My daughter-in-law also was captivated by Bear Brook. Must be good if a 27 yo and a 71 yo both like it. :<))
DeleteI had to pop back over here and tell you that I finished listening to Bear Brook. What a fascinating story/mystery! I loved listening to Jason Moon and was captivated by the story. Needless to say, I will seek out more like this and hope you will continue to recommend podcasts. I'm a fan!
DeleteHe was really quite wonderful. It really was such an incredible story. It was like reading a very good mystery, wasn't it?!
DeleteI have to admit my ignorance. I don't even know what a podcast is or how you listen to it or what you use to listen to it. Isn't that pitiful?
ReplyDeleteNOT pitiful. If you click the link, and then when you reach the page click "listen on apple podcasts" it will bring you to a page and you may listen right on your computer.
DeleteThank you for pointing us towards this story! I guess it is something I could give a try when my eyes are too tired for reading. I sometimes listen to podcasts while ironing, but mostly it is BBC Radio York that I have playing then.
ReplyDeleteI mean to try and listen to the BBC radio shows. I should just do it!
DeleteThank you for the tip, Nan...I listen to podcasts mostly when I am doing housework! I think I will wait to listen to this until I get back from my little vacation because I wouldn't have time to finish it on the way and want to pay attention to my friends while I am there.
ReplyDeleteWishing you so much fun! I love it that you do this.
DeleteThanks Nan for this podcast info from a first-time visitor and avid podcast listener. I have listened to several true crime ones in the past and will be adding this one to listen to when we return to NH where we now live (we are currently on a road trip).
ReplyDeleteWelcome, and thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. The bodies were found in Allenstown.
DeleteIf you are interested in a couple of similar podcasts, I just read about and downloaded, here’s the titles. Teacher’s Pet is an Australian podcast and Murder on the Doorstep is British. I have subscribed and plan to spend many hours listening to Bear Brook and these when we are finally back home in NH.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestions! I will look into them.
DeleteI am listening right now to the Doorstep Murder! Holy moly!
DeleteNan, I can't find Doorstep Murder. Can you send me the link, please?
DeleteLes, here you go: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p067wdql/episodes/downloads
DeleteThanks so much, Nan!
DeleteI followed links to various news articles on this story. For some obscure reason 'missing person' investigations capture my attention. Living in WY we were made aware of the ongoing search for Virginia Uden and her sons--missing and suspected murdered by her e-husband. From time to time, clues surfaced and the hunt for 'remains' would be on again.
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, the case broke several years ago. Gerald Uden and wife, Alice [also a murderer] were arrested in Missouri, tried and convicted in WY. Gerald Uden's cool aplomb as he described what he had done was horrifying.
I chastise myself for what seems a macabre interest in these reports--but then, the forerunner of Masterpiece Mystery was one of my favorite presentations of public television for many years.
I'm sure with you on Masterpiece Mystery!! Now I watch those kinds of shows on Acorn, Britbox, and Netflix. You shouldn't "chastise" yourself! It is fascinating to most people, I think. The guy sounds really terrible. Much like the fellow in Bear Brook.
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