Episodes
Sept. 12, 2022
Smalltown Strings
Meet Caroline and JayJ Carlile. Together they are known as Small Town Strings.This brother and sister duo based in Curlew Washington. Surrounded by music their entire lives these two young musicians are talented and entertai…
Sept. 9, 2022
Cider Swig 2022: The Largest One Day Cider Event in Washington State.
Julie Ann Gustanski is my guest to talk about Cider Swig 2022.
September 24th 2022 will be the 9th annual Cider Swig held this year at the LeMay Museum in Tacoma.
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Sept. 5, 2022
Josh Paulus
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Sept. 1, 2022
Women's Weekend: A Welcoming Space for Marginalized Communities to Explore Mountain Biking. W/ Anti Westin of Radical Roots MTB
Angi Weston Owner and Head Coach at Radical Roots MTB is my guest. Radical Roots MTB trains people to ride mountain bikes safely and to have fun! Based in Bellingham Washington Radical Roots MTB provides events like Transiti…
Aug. 29, 2022
Petosa Accordions: 100 Years of Making Music. World Class Instruments
Meet Petosa Accordions Since 1922 this family owned business has been making world class accordions.
I was able to sit down with Joe Petosa Jr. (3rd generation), Joey Petosa (4th generation) and Gabe Hall-Rodriguez at the Pe…
Aug. 26, 2022
Good Morning! West Coast Inspired Austin Style Breakfast Tacos. Meet Chef Kinga Borkowski
Meet Chef Kinga Borkowski How can a chef originally from Chicago bring Seattle Austin Texas inspired breakfast tacos? Â Listen to this episode an you will know.
Kinga trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago and was working at so…
Aug. 25, 2022
Micha Rice: The Columbian Vancouver's Local Paper. Talking Sports and Community.
Micah Rice Sports Editor for The Columbian Newspaper is my guest.
Micah has been a newspaper reporter and editor for over 20 years in Washington State. We talk about how the newspaper industry has changed, Vancouver, and of …
Aug. 22, 2022
Endorian Guitarworks Fret Less Rock More with Matt Ackerman
Matt Ackerman thinks you should Fret Less and Rock More.
Hear the journey of this Washington State musician from Little Nickel Want Ads guitar to owning Endorian Guitarworks in Olympia.
Life is a journey and Matt shares his …
Aug. 12, 2022
Emerald Palate: Adria Shares Her Journey as a Travel Planner and Fan of Washington State
Adria of the Emerald Palate chats with guest host MacKenzie Passegger.
The Emerald Palate is a resource for people to find out about the Pacific Northwest through food, makers, and travel.
Adria moved to Washington State 15 …
Aug. 10, 2022
Tacoma's Best Kept Secrets: A Local Travel Writer's Guide
Peggy Cleveland Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe t…
Aug. 8, 2022
Chris Bruya 2
Chris is back for a 2nd conversation. Â
We talk more about his musical journey and learn more about how he found Jazz to be the genre that speaks to him.
Starting off in middle school and cumulating with a masters from CWU C…
Aug. 3, 2022
Jurassic Retreat Dino-Themed Home: Todd Perkins Shares The Journey to Build a Short Term Vacation Getaway.
Todd Perkins is my guest for this episode.Â
Todd and his family have created a short term rental property in Washougal. Â Travel back millions of years and enjoy this dinosaur themed rental property.
We find out how Todd was …
July 29, 2022
Felix Madrid: Two Beers Brewing.
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July 27, 2022
How Stacy Slade Became a YouTube Sensation by Sharing Her Dog Training Techniques
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July 25, 2022
Chris Bruya: How a Small Town in Central Washington Become Known as a Jazz Mecca.
Chris Bruya Director of the Jazz Studies at Central Washington University joins the show to talk about Jazz, Teaching, Ellensburg, and more.
Chris retired from CWU in 2021 after 20 year career in the music department.
We lea…
July 22, 2022
Unlocking the Beer Fridge with Jake Bassett: A Craft Beer Journey
With an undeniable passion for craft beer and an unyielding commitment to risk-taking, Jake Bassett's story is one of remarkable success. Little did he know that his dreams of entrepreneurship would take him on an unexpected…
July 21, 2022
Kellen Gordon: Religion To Rugby: Unconventional Career Paths Seattle SeaWolves
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we dive into the world of Major League Rugby with a former player Kellen Gordon who shares his experiences on the team and what it's like to play professionally. Along the way, …
July 20, 2022
Mountain Jen
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July 15, 2022
Gabe and Alex of Heritage Bar & Kitchen in Spokane. Great food, local vibes.
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July 14, 2022
Leah Rankin: Seattle Women's Hockey Club
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July 13, 2022
Digs Co
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July 11, 2022
Live It Out Loud: Skye Warden
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July 8, 2022
Yonder Cider: Mixing Sweet, Savory, and Herbal Flavors For Unique Blends
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July 7, 2022
Building a Soccer Legacy in Olympia: The Story of OlyTown Artesians
Oly Town Artesians FC owner Ryan Perkins is my guest for this episode. Originally founded in 2014 Ryan and his partners purchased the club in 2021. In 2022 Oly Town Artesians mens team joined the USL League 2 as an expansion…