Episodes
Nov. 1, 2023
Human Powered 100 Peaks: The Washington State Duo Who Biked and Hiked the Entire Bulger List in a Summer
Meet Jeff Hashimoto and Langdon Ernest-Beck. This duo climbed the 100 tallest peaks in Washington State and accomplished the feat by riding bicycles for the entire journey. This human powered adventure took 107 days to compl…
Oct. 25, 2023
Unveiling Carnation: Festivals, Trails, and a Valley Full of Surprises Await Explorers. with Mayor Jim Ribail
Meet Jim Ribail. Now, Jim's not your typical politician, He's actually the most reluctant one you'll ever come across. See, around 10 years ago, Jim started getting all worked up about what was happening in his city. So, wha…
Oct. 18, 2023
Tune In and Turn Up: Uncovering the Power of Music in Paula's Boggs Narrative
Paula Bogg's journey is a fascinating one that spans a wide range of experiences, from growing up in a segregated south to working at the Pentagon and the White House. But what really caught my attention is Paula's deep conn…
Oct. 11, 2023
Building Connections: Sharing Stories and Wines with Marliee Bramhall of Iola Wines
Seattle based Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines is our guest for this episode. Marilee is a passionate advocate for women in the wine industry, with experience working in the US and studying wine regions in Europe. In today's e…
Oct. 4, 2023
Remlinger Farms: From Roadside Stand to Worldclass Fun. Meet Nathan Sherfey
🌽🚜 Join us as we explore the transformation of a simple farm into a dynamic destination for entertainment. From tractor rides and inflatable jumps to hosting sold-out concerts, witness the magic of blending agriculture with …
Sept. 27, 2023
Exploring the Soul of Washington: Molly Hashimoto's Connection to Mount Rainier and Art
Discover the power of block prints, with their vibrant colors and energetic appeal, and delve into Molly's love for photography as she captures the beauty of the mountain hemlock. Plus, find out how you can participate in Mo…
Sept. 20, 2023
Fall Foliage and Scenic Drives: Exploring Washington State's 45 Best Fall Hikes. With Tami Asars
Tami Asars takes us on a journey through her career as an outdoor author, starting with a memorable encounter where she witnessed someone enjoying her book on the Wonderland Trail. From there, she discusses how this encounte…
Sept. 13, 2023
Podcast Prodigies: How Wenatchee High School Students Are Shaping the Future of Audio Storytelling
Meet Brandon Harle, a teacher at Wenatchee High School. Brandon created a Podcast Production & Audio Storytelling class. In the first year of the class two students received honorable mentions from NPR and the New York Times…
July 19, 2023
Campfire Stories
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan is joined by guests Ilyssa Kyu and Dave Kyu. They discuss their experiences with campfire storytelling and their book project centered around national parks. Co…
July 12, 2023
Whidbey Island Kayaking: Curating Unique Experiences and Building Community in Washington with Krista Loresher
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July 5, 2023
Capturing the Moody Beauty of Washington State: with Harish Kumar
📢 Calling all photography enthusiasts! 📸 Are you tired of seeing the same old formulaic photographs of Washington state? 🌲 Well, we've got you covered in our latest episode of Exploring Washington State! Join host Scott Cowa…
June 28, 2023
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park: One park, three sites, countless stories with Becky Burghart
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan and guest Becky Burghart discuss the interesting history of the Hanford site and the Manhattan Project. They discuss the tours offered by the Department of Ener…
June 21, 2023
Raising the Bar in Cider Making: Insights from the 2023 NW Cider Cup Competition
Emily Ritchie Executive Director of The NW Cider Association Shares the 2023 Results
June 14, 2023
Exploring the Civil War Era with Richard Heisler and its Lasting Impact on Seattle
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan sits down with guest Richard Heisler. They discuss Richard's journey from fine artist to history tour guide, and his focus on Seattle's Civil War history, true …
June 7, 2023
ProFormance
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May 31, 2023
The Listener's Guide to Kris Kaiyala's Dirt: A Conversation With The Creator of The Show
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we chat with Kris Kaiyala, the creator of the successful fiction podcast Dirt an audio drama . Kris takes us on a journey through the creation of the podcast - from how he first…
May 25, 2023
Because We Matter: Transparency in Exotic Animal Care: Follow This Story.
Could a Move Mean More Animals Saved? Exploring Possibilities with a Wildlife Organization On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan talks to Ashley Carr, the executive director of Because We Matter . T…
May 24, 2023
Underrated Vancouver: Breaking the Misconception that it's Overshadowed by Portland. With Tammy Bux
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we talk to Tammy Bux, a self-proclaimed social media junkie who shares her fascinating journey as a yoga teacher and travel advisor. She tells us about the organization she join…
May 17, 2023
Three Years of Exploring Washington State: A Look Backward With Todd Phillips Our Podcast Producer
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May 15, 2023
Sam Albright Analog to Digital: The Evolution of a Recording Studio Velvetone Records
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we delve into the world of music production and instrument building with our special guest Sam Albright. We explore the process of mastering records and how different formats re…
May 10, 2023
Snohomish Through the Eyes of a Local: A Walking Tour Guide's Perspective
Get ready to take a trip back in time as we explore the rich history of Snohomish, a town that was almost destroyed in the 60s by city planners and architects who wanted to replace the old buildings with a mall similar to No…
May 8, 2023
Classical Guitar Duo Explores the Washington Landscape Through Music: Neil & Tamara Caulkins
On this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast classical guitar duo Neil and Tamara Caulkins talk about their involvement in the Dry Falls project. They share their experience interpreting music both historic and …
May 3, 2023
Building the Railroad: Lou Maxon's Passion Project
My guest Lou Maxon, mentioned his passion project of constructing a railroad car office in his backyard, allowing him to reconnect with his childhood love for trains. We had this conversation on the phone as we were scheduli…
April 26, 2023
Unleashing Creativity with Lou Maxon
Lou Maxon, a Seattle-area designer with a passion for risk-taking and unique creative approaches, has been transforming brands throughout his career. From humble beginnings as a self-taught skater and hockey enthusiast, Lou …