Wyrd Mountain Gals

A recapped episode in which Byron declares that today's country music singers haven't suffered enough... We hope you enjoy this look back to a time that seems so far away....but it was only 2 years ago.    #Prepandemicallyinnocent     #WyrdMountainGals #HankWilliams #LostHighway #DigitalWitchery

You ARE the Altar - Part 2 Episode Airs Sunday Feb 20 @ 7pm EST Alicia's in a pickle in one of her FB groups.  The gals talk about her situation & it leads to talk about what Appalachian folk magic really is.  Byron realizes dowsing can be done by using her hands. Other topics include:  blood magic kids games that have historical beginnings do pendulums respond to personal physiology?  Quote:  "So...

You ARE the Altar - Part 1 Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 02-13-22 7pm EST The gals delve into some important subjects:  grounding, shielding, dreams, forming habits, etc.  Various stories are told... Quote-"you look out, those bears will steal your damn car" "It can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit and an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic...

Groundhogs Aren't Good Prognosticators  Byron doesnt think groundhogs are good weather predicters.  Alicia's studying biphasic sleeping. They discuss going out (fully vaccinated & masked) & manage to string together everything but the subject they were going to talk about in this unhurried episodel Voice to text https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_recognition bi·pha·sic /bīˈfāzik/ Learn t...

The Wyrd Mountain Gal Show with Byron and Alicia Death, Disgust, & Blu Emu Episode Airs Sunday 1-30-22 7pm EST When asked how she's doing, Byron replied "I'm just about getting by with prayer & wine'.  Did you know she will eat Velveeta before paying $500 lb for fine Stilton....although she does like a good Stilton...  They start out reminiscing about old Asheville, the black business district, th...

Rewind - Mushrooms and Onion Sets - The Gross Episode Episode Airs Sunday, - 1-23-21 7pm EST - Byron & Alicia wax loquacious about the weather & the old way of forecasting by the signs.     They're gals in good form in this 1 hour episode. They've come up with a new term--"intuitive" podcasting, Byron discovers Clabber Girl baking soda & Alicia is gaga for the upcoming mushroom season. They both w...

It Happens to All of Us Episode Airs Sunday 1-16-22  7pm EST The gals remark on the somber subject of grief & grieving.   23rd psalm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalm_23 DOLLY PARTON - AMAZING GRACE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-MyGsLl9A Tennessee Ernie Ford - Rock Of Ages (Live)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLGzgNtQHnc Byron wants to find a group of keening women for her funeral Keenin...

This Isn't Really Funny - Why Are You  Laughing? Episode Airs Sunday, 1-9-22  7pm EST The gals start out fiesty & end up fiesty  in this episode, chatting about everything  from gambling to feral humans to  Jan. 6th.  It's all riled up chatter till  Catdog invades with a mellow vibe.    Movie:  Winter's Bone -  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399683/ Movie:  Gummo -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu...

I'm an Arther Now...and a Pisces! Episode Airs Sunday 1-2-22  7pm EST Byron's making fire cider & talks about  her covid adventure. Alicia's making suet.   They decided that people are: stupid  careless entitled filled with kindness doing good works making the world a better place driving like lunatics Referred to: Shang Chi & the Legend of the Gold Rings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L8R3qBt...

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Episode Airs Sunday 12-26-21 7pm EST We hope you enjoy this holiday edition of Wyrd Mountain Gals.  We took segments from the last couple of years & put them together just like a leftover turkey sandwich... #WyrdMountainGals #HappyHolidaysYall! #DigitalWitchery

We Never Leave The 7th Grade  Episode Airs Sunday 12-19-21 7pm EST Byron has been wrestling with dogs today.  Talk ranges from stupid people to road trips, what the solstice really means.  Lots of opinions, some funny stories, and holiday memories in this laid-back episode.  We hope you enjoy it!  Question:  If you had all the money you would want, what would you do? Recipe for Marzipan Fruit: htt...

Everything Is Like A Country Music Song  These Days... Byron remembers talk about the animals  praying at midnight.  Matter of fact, she  tried to prove it by sleeping in the barn  on Christmas night.  She tells the story  of cutting a tree when she was 10 years  old.  Seems the gals have had two very  different Christmas's.   Men at Work https://youtu.be/XuFC6ud1cAQ National Lampoon's Christmas V...

The gals invite you to spend some time with them at the beginning of this Wyrd journey through the vast digital wilderness.  This is the episode that started it all.  We hope you enjoy!     #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #podcasting #DigitalWitchery  

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode Airs Sunday, 11-28 7pm EST Leftovers (Are The Best)" We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the sound bites that didn't make it into the regular episodes. You'll hear the backstory of the Little Morman boy episode,  find out about Byron's secret obsession *hint-it's not mason jars, & more.   No food was harmed or mentioned in this episode.  Guess we've had enou...

Rocking Out (On The Porch) Episode Airs Sunday 11-21-21 7pm EST The leaves are crisp, the wind is whipping, rocking chairs are creaking & the gals are really happy to be on the porch again. The talk is light hearted (for once!).  Byron confesses that she has bought 20lbs of sugar for jam in the last few days & is now knitting to beat the band.  Alicia anticipates a trip to visit an old friend & th...

It's Finally Porch Time Again.. Episode Airs Sunday 11-14-21  7pm EST The gals are sitting on the porch!  It's a  beautiful fall day & you can hear the  windchimes as well as the quiet  satisfaction in their voices as they  finally sit in a couple of rocking chairs  in each other's company.  Alicia is  beginning to suspect that Byron "has a  problem" with going to grocery stores.   Alicia states t...

All That and Some Cornbread Too Episode airs Sunday 11-7-21  7pm EST Byron's been boosted, and boy is she full of spit & vinegar in this episode. Alicia's making spaghetti instead of the chicken and dumplings she actually wants.   The gals keep trying to talk about lighter  subjects, but they are both in the mood to gripe...about most everything.  Byron  wants everybody to tell us where they get ...

Moaning Ghosts and Psychopomp - Samhain Edition Episode Airs Sunday, 10-31 7pm EST Byron is not "fine as frog hair", but she's doing ok (in spite of her schedule).  She's heading to Walhalla for a book signing & maybe a reading or two. Psychopomp is explained & a few ghost stories are told.  We hope you enjoy this episode!   Quote:  "This time of year I am covered up with the dead folks, getting a...

To Ride The Sandworm Byron has been cold for the last few days & has decided to wear sandals to get herself adjusted to the cooler weather.  Alicia talks about her new book.  They reminise a bit about old swimming holes & how good milk used to taste. When Alicia mentions the new movie "Dune" coming out, they both get distracted (squirrel!) and start talking about it.  We hope you enjoy this episod...

It's Ancestor Time Episode airs Sunday 10-17   7pm EST Time is speeding up for Alicia, and slowing down for Byron-who is working on making some decisions for Samhain. The term "bs pagan" is explained (think Christmas/Easter Christian) Quote:  "Leash your ** dog" Alica questions Byron about the Acestors (the ANCESTORS!) and how to start a daily practice. They discuss Mercury Retrograde & how the sh...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Mystery of the Black Chicken Episode Airs Sunday, October 10th 7pm EST Byron got 8 hours sleep, can you believe it?  She's about done with all the Dr. visits she been on & is a little ill about the tests & waiting...she knows she's ok.  Alicia declares her unending love for the cool grey days of some fall days. A casual easy-going talk (for once).    Green Acres https:/...

We hope you enjoy this replaying of an old episode.  We feel that it's always timely to remember our Ancestors, our Beloved Dead, & the way it used to be.     We Do Death Well Here - Wyrd Mountain Gals Byron & Alicia turn up the heat (literally, you can hear it in the background) with talk about the Ancestors, the yearly Vigil, & how they used to take care of their dead in Appalachia.   Reminder-t...

Is Zoom stuff real? Episode Airs Sunday 9-26 7pm EST We learn that Byron's physician is usually a jovial fellow,  but he can be serious when it comes to Covid.  Byron's  schedule is jam packed, even without her usual travel, and  there's a neighborhood meeting coming up that promises to be  interesting. A special announcement about the Revelator deck  gets them going all over again. The crows get...

Something's in retrograde Episode Airs Sunday, September 19  7pm EST Byron is trying her best to enjoy her favorite time of year, but people keep trying to harsh her September buzz. Alicia has a surprise visitor right in the middle of recording, & it sends her on a tangent. They swap stories about their favorite childhood seasonal things.   Sheep's Nose Apples https://newenglandapples.org/apples/s...

We Get Our Entertainment Elsewhere Episode Airs Sunday 9-12 7pm EST The weather is cooling off (finally!) & the gals  are in a good mood because of it.  They talked  about the year's sunburns & Byron's "Teva tan". Alicia is SO. tired. of. today's. music.  Byron  is letting things wash over her.  They talk about  music, a few mindless TV shows, & how happy they  are being outside this time of year....