That Upper Left Life

S7E5 UFOs and Mt Rainier

The June 24, 1947, sighting near Mount Rainier by pilot Kenneth Arnold is widely considered the event that sparked the modern era of UFO reports and the term “flying saucer.” Guess what? we talk about it. take a listen.

S7E4 The Lost Treasure at Old Blewett

Uncover the secrets of the Lost Treasure of Old Blewett! Join us for a quick dive into hidden history, local legends, and the hunt for this mysterious treasure in Washington State." *Clarification 860,000 oz of gold = 53,125 lbs

S7E3 Lake Monsters

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

S7E2 Washington Underwater Forest

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.

S7E1 There’s a giant Octopus under the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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.