The Resident Historian Podcast

Reporting live from Dick's Drive-In on their 71st anniversary

KIRO Newsradio Resident Historian Feliks Banel reports LIVE from the original Dick's Drive-In in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood for this year's 19-cent hamburger day, which is also the restaurant's 71st birthday.

History of the last decade

History of the last decade

The final hours of Sears in Washington

All over the map

2024 Holiday Radio Play: 'North Pole Evening News'

Santa does so much more than just bring toys to kiddies around the world, he also hosts an evening news program on North Pole Newsradio called "North Pole Evening News." On the final broadcast of the season before Christmas, Santa and the elves give the headlines, traffic, weather, sports and a few holiday songs, too.

History story updates + Holiday Magic preview

Feliks Banel joined Seattle's Morning News to provide updates on some recent historical stories throughout the Puget Sound region, including the teardown of a significant Everett gazebo, Historic Fort Vancouver and more. Banel also teases the upcoming Holiday Magic festivities on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.