Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:49:09 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627841 en-us © 2026 The Little Old Podcast From Pasadena yes 4d7d6fe2-eb1e-51b7-9b92-fbe87bc693c5 thelittleoldpodfrompasadena@gmail.com The Little Old Murder From Pasadena episodic true Historian Alyse and retired Pasadena Police Sergeant Victor Cass talk all things Pasadena

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Little Old Murder From Pasadena thelittleoldpodfrompasadena@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/917idwxu4gb2dzsra8o9gaxvyg7i?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627841 The Factory Murder Episode Victor and Alyse discuss the shocking 1923 murder of the child, Arthur Martinez, in Pasadena's "Sonoratown" neighborhood, where most of the poor, immigrant Mexican families were living in the early 20th century.

]]> Victor and Alyse discuss the shocking 1923 murder of the child, Arthur Martinez, in Pasadena's "Sonoratown" neighborhood, where most of the poor, immigrant Mexican families were living in the early 20th century.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19829302 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1900 1 13 full true The Burrito Express Episode Alyse and Victor talk about the history of their favorite Pasadena burrito joint, Burrito Express. Then Alyse confesses to many (but not all) of her teenage shenanigans on East Washington Boulevard.

]]> Alyse and Victor talk about the history of their favorite Pasadena burrito joint, Burrito Express. Then Alyse confesses to many (but not all) of her teenage shenanigans on East Washington Boulevard.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19792505 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1381 1 12 full false The Rose Bowl, Fighting Irish and Tongva Episode Victor and Alyse discuss the start of college football, Notre Dame and the Fighting Irish origin story, as well as the founding of the Rose Bowl and Pasadena. 

]]> Victor and Alyse discuss the start of college football, Notre Dame and the Fighting Irish origin story, as well as the founding of the Rose Bowl and Pasadena. 

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19757487 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0700 2279 1 11 full true The Nazi Olympics PCC Episode Alyse and Victor discuss Pasadenan Mack Robinson (brother of Jackie) and his achievements at the 1936 Berlin ("Nazi") Olympics, Jesse Owens (and whether he was really snubbed by Hitler), and why the Pasadena City College campus police officers are unarmed (to the detriment of public safety). 

]]> Alyse and Victor discuss Pasadenan Mack Robinson (brother of Jackie) and his achievements at the 1936 Berlin ("Nazi") Olympics, Jesse Owens (and whether he was really snubbed by Hitler), and why the Pasadena City College campus police officers are unarmed (to the detriment of public safety). 

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19720491 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0700 2390 1 10 full true The Snobby Episode Victor and Alyse discuss an infamous tongue-in-cheek poll that once ranked Pasadena as America's snobbiest city, as well as all the reasons (including lush gardens and antique stores) why Pasadena's the best city in the world!  

]]> Victor and Alyse discuss an infamous tongue-in-cheek poll that once ranked Pasadena as America's snobbiest city, as well as all the reasons (including lush gardens and antique stores) why Pasadena's the best city in the world!  

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19683416 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1809 1 9 full true The Wine Episode Did one alcohol-loving, saloon-starting rascal from 1884 cause Pasadena to incorporate as a city? Pour a glass of wine and listen to Victor and Alyse discuss the complicated history of booze in Pasadena. 

]]> Did one alcohol-loving, saloon-starting rascal from 1884 cause Pasadena to incorporate as a city? Pour a glass of wine and listen to Victor and Alyse discuss the complicated history of booze in Pasadena. 

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19649133 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1578 1 8 full true The Concrete Dry Town Episode Alyse and Victor rant about the destruction of a beloved restaurant to make way for what Alyse deems a "concrete monstrosity." Then, Alyse tells us about the Pasadena Wine Basket Scandal of 1910 while Victor cracks jokes.

]]> Alyse and Victor rant about the destruction of a beloved restaurant to make way for what Alyse deems a "concrete monstrosity." Then, Alyse tells us about the Pasadena Wine Basket Scandal of 1910 while Victor cracks jokes.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19616576 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1647 1 7 full true The Police, Golf & Klan Episode This week, Alyse and Victor talk about how the Klan tried to infiltrate Pasadena during the 1920s, and how the police department tried to stop them. Then, we learn how the Pasadena Police Department also paid for the Brookside Golf Course.

]]> This week, Alyse and Victor talk about how the Klan tried to infiltrate Pasadena during the 1920s, and how the police department tried to stop them. Then, we learn how the Pasadena Police Department also paid for the Brookside Golf Course.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19582630 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1699 1 6 full true The Naturalists, Swastika and Jimothy Episode Victor and Alyse discuss Adam C. Vroman, John Muir, and other local naturalists to answer the question: Why the hell did Vroman's bookstore used to have a swastika as part of its logo? Then you'll hear the bizarre story of minister-turned-Pasadena- booster George Wharton James and his heated rivalry with Charles Fletcher Lummis. And, of course, we talk about internet sensation Jimothy.

]]> Victor and Alyse discuss Adam C. Vroman, John Muir, and other local naturalists to answer the question: Why the hell did Vroman's bookstore used to have a swastika as part of its logo? Then you'll hear the bizarre story of minister-turned-Pasadena- booster George Wharton James and his heated rivalry with Charles Fletcher Lummis. And, of course, we talk about internet sensation Jimothy.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19546018 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1763 1 5 full true The East Washington Village Episode Today, Alyse and Victor talk about the oldest watering hole in Pasadena, the 1881 Club. Was it really built way back before Washington Boulevard was paved? Alyse rants about trees and the school district, and Victor talks about a historic hotel caught price gouging. Then, Alyse tells everyone about a spooky, historic mansion in her old neighborhood that was the filming location for many blockbuster movies.

]]> Today, Alyse and Victor talk about the oldest watering hole in Pasadena, the 1881 Club. Was it really built way back before Washington Boulevard was paved? Alyse rants about trees and the school district, and Victor talks about a historic hotel caught price gouging. Then, Alyse tells everyone about a spooky, historic mansion in her old neighborhood that was the filming location for many blockbuster movies.

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19513120 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1982 1 4 full true The Neon Sign, Craig Adobe & Haunted Lore Episode In this episode, Victor and Alyse discuss their recent visit to Glendale’s Museum of Neon Art, where a few of Pasadena’s iconic neon signs ended up, then segue to the oldest structure in Pasadena (it’s older than you think!), and close with a haunting overview of some creepy Pasadena legends and lore! 

]]> In this episode, Victor and Alyse discuss their recent visit to Glendale’s Museum of Neon Art, where a few of Pasadena’s iconic neon signs ended up, then segue to the oldest structure in Pasadena (it’s older than you think!), and close with a haunting overview of some creepy Pasadena legends and lore! 

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19480211 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0700 1840 1 3 full false The Patriotic Sports Episode Alyse goes on her "Coalition Against Coalitions" rant, and Victor gives us the surprising history of the Pasadena Police vs. Caltech football rivalry. They discuss the history of Tournament Park and its infamous animal races, as well as Caltech's "Battling Beavers." Then, Victor finally gets to give his Patton speech!

]]> Alyse goes on her "Coalition Against Coalitions" rant, and Victor gives us the surprising history of the Pasadena Police vs. Caltech football rivalry. They discuss the history of Tournament Park and its infamous animal races, as well as Caltech's "Battling Beavers." Then, Victor finally gets to give his Patton speech!

]]> The Little Old Murder From Pasadena Buzzsprout-19442890 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1669 1 2 full true Inaugural Episode In this inaugural episode of The Little Old Podcast From Pasadena, Historian Alyse and Retired Pasadena Police Sergeant Victor Cass introduce themselves. Discussions include their ranting plans, hints at coalitions to end coalitions, WTF happened at St. Luke's the other week, and Alyse begs you not to play with fireworks. Plus, we set the stage for our 710-stub debate episode.

]]> In this inaugural episode of The Little Old Podcast From Pasadena, Historian Alyse and Retired Pasadena Police Sergeant Victor Cass introduce themselves. Discussions include their ranting plans, hints at coalitions to end coalitions, WTF happened at St. Luke's the other week, and Alyse begs you not to play with fireworks. Plus, we set the stage for our 710-stub debate episode.

]]> Old Blood Buzzsprout-19433521 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1872 1 1 full false