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The sea gives up its secrets, but only to those brave enough to dive below the surface.

In this long-awaited eighth transmission, THE WATERLINE sets sail on a journey into the unsettling depths of The Ship of Truth. What happens when the comforting myths we use to navigate our lives are stripped away, leaving only the bare, unforgiving structure of reality?

Join us as we explore:

• The shifting currents of personal conviction and the perilous calm of collective agreement.

• The cryptic codes hidden in plain sight: Are we passengers or prisoners on this vessel?

• A startling revelation that re-draws the map of everything we thought we knew.

Prepare for a conceptual voyage that will test your bearings and challenge your deepest held beliefs. The destination isn't certainty—it's clarity.

"Welcome to the Big Dark. The PNW winter has set in, and the world outside is nothing but rain, mist, and moral ambiguity.

Forget the holiday cheer—this episode is your essential companion for the longest, darkest days of the year. We’re turning down the lights, cueing up the most delightfully cynical gumshoes on film, and diving deep into a playlist built for shadows. Featuring smooth jazz, existential blues, and tracks that are just a little too clever for their own good, this is the sound of a detective nearing the end of a perfect, terrible case. Pour a drink, ignore the sirens, and let the rain outside set the mood. You deserve this."

Auralis is a contemplative, rustic journey through the landscapes of the self. This collection of songs uses the quiet majesty and earthen textures of the forest—moss, stone, and ancient wood—as a mirror for the soul. More than just nature music, it is an acoustic soundtrack for introspection, guiding the listener to explore their inner world. Let the gentle, rooted sound of Auralis be your compass as you wander the paths of your own aural landscape.

Kaycee of Tree Beats Radio talks about their musical and family music background, the elements that were there prior to discovering SUNO and making music from cultural influences.

The early days of steamer ships inspired sleek design, but underneath a hellishly dirty job fueled the progress.

This is a Song Story of an historic era in Olympia, Washington, when a ramshackle community sprang up around the edge of an estuary. A strong artesian well existed under the waters of the estuary.  It was free flowing water from the earth and was used by the community members for a pure water source. This is the story behind the song.

Before railroads and planes, the sea was the main road for trade. Sailors crossed by skill and stars, with voyages lasting months and barely a pause between. Even now, over 80% of goods still move by ship. In this Waterline episode, KC explores that long tradition—sailing lore, Puget Sound trade before 1920, and the songs that carried those stories across the water.

Songs:

1) The Dockside Waltz

2) Mending Nets

3) A Bilge Rat's Rhumba

4) Potato Stew

5) The Boy Who Knew the Horns

6) The Gold Rush Run

7) Low Tide Letters

8) Slack Tide

9) Off By Degrees

10) Haunting of the Iron Gull

11) The Pirate Poodle

12) This Old Boat

13) The Lover's Lament

14) The Tugboat's Duty

15) The Sandpiper and I

16) The Little Dog

17) Captain and the Tacoma Narrows

18) Commute by Jonboat