That Upper Left Life

The Pacific Northwest is dotted with deep, cold lakes that seem built for secrets. In this episode, we wade into the region’s most enduring aquatic legends — from shadowy shapes in glacier‑fed water to the creatures locals swear they’ve seen just beneath the surface. Part folklore, part natural history, and part regional identity, these lake‑monster stories reveal why the Northwest’s wild places still spark the imagination

Deep beneath Lake Washington lies a preserved, thousand‑year‑old underwater forest—trees still standing where an ancient earthquake sent them sliding into the depths. This episode explores the quake, the science, and the mystery behind one of the Northwest’s strangest hidden worlds.

Beneath the cold, green water of Puget Sound, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge hides more than twisted metal and maritime history. In this episode, we dive into the long‑running legend of the giant Pacific octopus said to lurk in the wreckage — part folklore, part biology, and part Northwest identity. We sort out what’s real, what’s rumor, and why this story refuses to die.

The boys and I talk about Family Christmas Traditions. But Christmas isn't just about customs and presents; its about the people we share them with. We dive into the beautiful, sometimes complicated dynamics of familyduring this time of the year - the laughter, the nostalgia and the moments that make the holidays unforgettable.

Have you ever been to Vashon Island? Have you visited the Bike Tree? Here's a quick and dirty.