Trout Brook Tales

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chuck@courseyco.com

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Episode 17: The Wells Fargo Armored Services Robbery of September 12, 1983

September 07, 2026

On September 12, 1983, guard Victor Gerena walked out of the Wells Fargo Armored Services depot in West Hartford with over $7 million in cash - the largest cash robbery in American history at the time. Joining host Chuck Coursey to unpack it is the Hartford Courant's Edmund Mahoney, who knows this case better than anyone else . The heist was tied to Los Macheteros, a clandestine group fighting for Puerto Rican independence, and Gerena vanished that same day — spending longer on the FBI's Ten ...

Episode 16: Fairview Cemetery

July 30, 2026

Join TBT Podcast host Chuck Coursey and West Hartford Town Historian Mary Donohue, who shares her extensive research on Fairview Cemetery. Together they explore the 71-acre "lawn plan" landscape and the notable figures buried there—from Nobel laureate Dr. John Franklin Enders to Governor Robert Hurley and aviation pioneer Frederick Rentschler.

Episode 15: West Hartford & The Civil War

May 17, 2026

When President Lincoln called for volunteers in April 1861, West Hartford answered. In this episode, host Chuck Coursey is joined by Town Historian Mary Donohue and CCSU History Professor Matt Warshauer to explore how this small Connecticut community was shaped by the Civil War - from its first enlistee to the monument that still stands today. 

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Trout Brook Tales is hosted by Chuck Coursey. Its publicly listed email is chuck@courseyco.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Trout Brook Tales?

The publicly listed email for Trout Brook Tales: chuck@courseyco.com.

How many listeners does Trout Brook Tales have?

Podseeker estimates Trout Brook Tales reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Trout Brook Tales?

Trout Brook Tales typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local and academic historians, library and archival professionals, educators, and subject-matter experts with documented ties to West Hartford (e.g., town historians, university history faculty, local librarians, and researchers presenting verified historical figures). Common among recent guests: Academic or teaching affiliation (e.g., university history professor); Municipal or institutional role (e.g., town historian, public library history staff); Published or curated historical work about local figures/families. Recent guests include Matt Warshauer, Mary Donohue, and Brett Freiburger.

How hard is it to get booked on Trout Brook Tales?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Trout Brook Tales cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Local History, Education, Heritage, and Archives. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.