Sep 26, 202653 minS7
In this special episode of Invisible Histories, we explore the rich history, culture, and enduring legacy of Seattle's Sephardic Jewish community—the third-largest Sephardic population in the United States. Guests...
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Invisible Histories
Hosted by Cari Simson Elke Hautala · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com Read our latest newsletter! Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, @invisiblehistoriesPNW We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at <a href="mailto:invisiblehistories@gmail.com" rel="noopener no
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What is Invisible Histories about?
Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places.
Who hosts Invisible Histories?
Invisible Histories is hosted by Cari Simson Elke Hautala. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
What has Invisible Histories covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Exploring Seattle's Sephardic Roots & Stories" (26 September 2026, 53 minutes), "Monorail! Monorail! Monorail!" (23 September 2026, 66 minutes), and "The Ghostly Green Line" (19 August 2026, 71 minutes).
How often does Invisible Histories publish?
Invisible Histories publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 38 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Invisible Histories?
Booking probability for Invisible Histories is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Invisible Histories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Invisible Histories's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Cari Simson Elke Hautala hosts Invisible Histories, a society podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Monorail! Monorail! Monorail!
Sep 23, 20261h 6mS7In part two of their monorail retrospective, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala dive into the grassroots effort that nearly brought an expanded monorail system to Seattle. If you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1...
Episode #2
The Ghostly Green Line
Aug 19, 20261h 11mS7Part 1 of The Ghostly Green Line: The Seattle Monorail Chronicles dives into the "ghostly green line"—the proposed Seattle Monorail that promised a transformative transit future between 1997 and 2005. Guest Cindi Laws...
Episode #1
Lynnwood & Alderwood Manor
Jul 7, 20261h 6mS7Most people know Lynnwood as a shopping destination or a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But beneath today's busy streets lies one of the Pacific Northwest's most fascinating stories of innovation...
Jun 9, 202641 minS6In this vibrant episode of Invisible Histories , hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala take listeners on an engaging journey through the layers of one of the most overlooked historical areas of Seattle. With the backdrop...
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Episode #5
The Forest of Life and Death
May 6, 20261h 6mS6Correction: As of May 2026, Vermont Forest Cemetery in Roxbury, VT has 48 natural burials, with room for up to 2,000. In this thought-provoking episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala engage...
Apr 8, 202638 minS6Join hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala in this exciting mini-episode of Invisible Histories as they unveil their dream project: a captivating event centered around the often-overlooked Harbor Island. Discover the rich...
Mar 10, 202647 minS6Explore the hidden histories of family desertion and social justice in our latest episode! Discover how the Lazy Husbands Act of 1913 aimed to support abandoned families in Washington State, and what actually happened...
Feb 10, 20261h 8mS6In this powerful episode of Invisible Histories , hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala engage in a gripping conversation with David Norman Lewis, the author of the newly released book, The Burning of Moses Seattle. This...
Jan 6, 20261h 13mS6In this heartwarming New Year's episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala celebrate fresh beginnings by turning the spotlight on their own families. They engage in meaningful conversations with...
Episode #5
Celebrating the Stories of 2025
Dec 9, 202555 minS5In this reflective episode of Invisible Histories , hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala take a moment to pause and look back on the year that has flown by, filled with challenges and triumphs in their unique engagement...
Nov 7, 202549 minS5In this captivating November episode of Invisible Histories, we dive into the life of Elise Olmstead, a remarkable figure in the history of Seattle, as we chat with local author Rebecca Demarest. Rebecca unravels the...
Oct 21, 202556 minS5This week on Invisible Histories , we are sharing Part 2 of our two-part journey to the Skagit Valley to visit the Northern State Hospital & Cemetery , a large psychiatric hospital and self-sustaining therapeutic farm...
Oct 7, 20251h 2mS5In this episode of Invisible Histories , hosts Cari and Elke visit the Northern State Hospital Cemetery in Sedro-Woolley, WA — a serene field off Highway 20, holding many unidentified graves of more than 1,600 people...
Sep 9, 20251h 31mS5In this enthralling episode of Invisible Histories, we delve into the dark and complex narrative of the Salem Witch Trials, exploring the societal and historical contexts that led to one of America's most infamous...
Sep 6, 202552 minS4Our Potter's Field research and memorialization project points to the past ways that people who died on the margins in Seattle and King County were treated leading up to 1912, and how their burial area was obliterated...
Jul 9, 20251h 8mS4In this gripping episode of Invisible Histories, we take you behind the scenes of the King County Medical Examiner's Office (KCMEO) where death and the stories surrounding it come to life through the eyes of lead...
Jun 2, 20251h 4mS4Have you ever wanted to move to Scotland, study folk magic, and help preserve ancient sites? Well we definitely do, and after today so will you! Welcome to our June episode of Invisible Histories: Woven Tales: Reviving...
Episode #5
Cairn Cainine Detection, part 2
May 5, 202549 minS4W elcome to our May episode: Part 2 of our interview with Cairn Canine Detection and the Case of the "Lost" Potter's Field! We had so much to talk about with the Cairn Canine Detection group that our May episode will...
Episode #4
Cairn Canine Detection
Apr 8, 202544 minS4Welcome to our April episode: Cairn Canine Detection and the Case of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery! Have you ever wondered how dogs could help locate unmarked graves? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of...
Recent guests
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Cynthia Brothers
founder of Vanishing Seattle, Vanishing Seattle
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John Horne
Vice President of People, Culture, and Development, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
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Brad Holden
Managing Partner, Protocol VC
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David Johnston
research chair and centre director in Sustainable Supply Chains, Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan.
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