Episodes
May 1, 2024
🎬 SIFF Stories with Megan Leonard: Picking the Best Flicks
Exploring Washington State with Megan Leonard: Film, Karaoke, and Festival Insights Are you ready to dive deep into the world of film festivals, short films, and the art of movie selection? Meet Megan Leonard, a programmer f…
April 24, 2024
Unveiling Washington State's Comedy Scene: Monica Nevi's Story, Upper Left Comedy Festival
Monica Nevi: A Homegrown Comic Talent We are going to ask Monica Nevi to share her story after all she is a storyteller. Monica takes us on a delightful ride through her journey from being a former athlete and college stude…
April 19, 2024
🏔️ Diggin' into the Winter Work on the North Cascades Highway: There's More than Meets the Eye
Exploring Washington State: Navigating the North Cascades Highway with Lauren Loebsack If you are an adventure-seeker who yearns to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then you'll want to tune in as …
April 17, 2024
What's Brewing for Bellingham Beer Week? Collaborations, Community, and Craft Beer Celebrations
Discovering Bellingham's Beer Scene In Bellingham, the beer scene is vibrant and full of positive energy. Meet Layne Carter and Emily Mallos. They share their passion for raising the beer community in Bellingham and invite e…
April 10, 2024
Jessica Plumb's Vision: The Fight to Save Orcas in Puget Sound
Meet the talented and passionate filmmaker Jessica Plumb. In this episode we discuss her work and the upcoming showcasing of her film "Call of the Orcas" at the CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival. Join us as we div…
April 3, 2024
🎥 Reel Talk: Diving into the Cascadia International Women's Film Festival
Our conversation with executive director Cheryl Crooks
March 20, 2024
Becky Garrison - Discover the Secret Behind Washington's Craft Distillery Boom
Meet Becky Garrison Becky shares her fascinating journey and her deep connection with the craft distillery scene of Washington State. Her background as a freelance writer and her passion for building communities clearly shin…
March 13, 2024
Riki Mafune: Japanese American Heritage and the Beat of Seattle's Music Scene
Meet Riki Mafune, a third-generation Seattleite with a family history deeply intertwined with Japanese American experiences. The conversation delves into Japanese American history, the challenges of the internment camps, the…
March 6, 2024
The Community of Curling: Exploring the Granite Curling Club with Bryan Pittard
Curling, often seen as a niche sport, holds a captivating allure that combines strategy, teamwork, and a close-knit community. In this episode, host Scott Cowan engages in a lively and informative conversation with Bryan Pit…
Feb. 21, 2024
From Street Art to Community Love: The Beautiful Angle Project's Impact on Tacoma"
Meet Beautiful Angle Lance Kagey and Tom Llewellyn invite us into their 20+ year collaboration. Beautiful Angle has brought striking art to various Tacoma neighborhoods including Hilltop, North End, Lincoln District, Stadium…
Feb. 14, 2024
Alliyah Perry: Planting the Seeds of Success with Farm + Flourish
Meet Alliyah Perry- Alliyah Perry's journey began with a passion for growing and selling produce at farmers markets. However, she found this approach unsustainable due to time constraints and limited accessibility. This insp…
Feb. 7, 2024
Curtis Ashby: Bringing Birds and Beauty to Washington's Murals
Meet Curtis Ashby, a cool artist who paints big murals and loves bird art. Curtis talks about how mural art is big in Washington and how it brings people together. Curtis explains that murals last a long time, like 10 to 20 …
Jan. 31, 2024
Let's Skate: Daniel Brown's Cool Project to Support Kids in Washington State
**Skateboarding and a Heartwarming Mission** Join us as we delve into Daniel Brown's intriguing journey, where he combines a love for skateboarding and a desire to give back to the community through his project " Skateboards…
Jan. 24, 2024
Meet Author Tom Llewellyn: "The Five Impossible Tasks of Eden Smith" and Living in Tacoma
Delve into Tom's creative journey as a fiction author and his role in Tacoma's street art project, Beautiful Angle. Discover the inspiration behind "The 5 Impossible Tasks of Edin Smith" and how Tom infused his late relative…
Dec. 27, 2023
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Dec. 20, 2023
Camp Korey's Angel: How Makenna Schwab Supports Medically Complex Kids
Meet Makenna Schwab, an inspiring college student at the University of Washington. Makenna is a resilient individual who has faced multiple surgeries due to Larson syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder. Despite her ch…
Dec. 13, 2023
OlyTown FC's Winning Formula: A Chat with Ryan Perkins on the USLW Experience
Join us as Ryan Perkins does a dive deep into the world of USL soccer and the thriving sports scene in Olympia, WA. ! 1/ First off, let's talk about OlyTown FC's epic showdown against Portland squad United PDX. The women's…
Dec. 6, 2023
Riding the Wave: Joey Lawrence Unveils the Future of Surfing in Yakima
In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with the dynamic and driven Joey Lawrence. Learn about Joey's fascinating journey from a college athlete to a visionary entrepreneur, and learn about the ambitious Barre…
Nov. 29, 2023
Exploring Hood Canal's Culinary Delights with Chef Sara Harvey of Alderbrook Resort
This episode we have a special treat for all the food enthusiasts and seafood lovers out there. Join us as we dive into the world of oyster farming and culinary delights at Alderbrook Resort , featuring an exclusive intervie…
Nov. 22, 2023
Bold Flavors and Menu Innovations: Chef Becky McGrath of Burgerville
👩🍳 Spotlight on Chef Becky McGrath Learn more about the talented Chef Becky McGrath and her journey to becoming the Executive Chef of Burgerville. Growing up in a house with seven siblings Chef Becky knew from an early age …
Nov. 15, 2023
Cider Nation: A Deep Dive with Michelle McGrath CEO American Cider Association
Are you ready for a refreshing exploration into the world of American cider? Listen in as Michelle McGrath, CEO of the American Cider Association joins the show for a tantalizing discussion about the diversity and intricacie…
Nov. 8, 2023
From the Stage to the Page: Live Music Sketches & Tales of the Seattle Scene With Jeff Barlow: of Drawn in One Song
Meet the incredibly talented Jeff Barlow, a creative director at Boeing who has found his true passion in live music sketching. Jeff's unique artistry involves attending live music shows and sketching the bands as they perfo…
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…