Wyrd Mountain Gals

A full hour of gabbing about just about anything.  We find out that Alicia is recording from a parking lot (and it sounds like a busy one).  Byron is looking forward to some down time at home, and things keeping worse in Washington.  You know, the usual.....

This episode attempts to explain why you haven't heard from us in a while.   Also some snarky humor.  And local stuff.    Fair Warning -  Triggers galore, sensitive topics.     Trigger warning

060826 Wyrd Mountain Gals "Can You Pull Off A Knob Of Butter?" Episode Airs 06-08-26    What does food, AI, common sense, and nefarious plans have in common?  If you guessed that the gals would be talking about all those things in this episode, you'd be right! We hope you get a kick out of this episode, we took our time and enjoyed a long overdue conversation.     #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy

Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs June 1, 2026 "Sometimes We Feel Like Cast Iron"   The gals are talking about gardening again & food again.   Alicia talks about the Repetition Compulsion & we hear a little about Byron's travels.  It's downright refreshing.    Thank you for listening.  It keeps us in check  wink wink, nudge nudge       #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode Airs 05-23-26   7pm The gals enjoy their weekly chat.  This episode is not as "intense" as some of them have been lately.  Whew  There was barely anything crowed out!   Do you think they're getting mellower with age?....yeah, sure.     "Doing this has changed us, but also we have changed in the doing of this"    ~BB   https://ryphna.com/en-usd/pages/what-s-a-wyrdlin...

051526 Wyrd Mountain Gals  Episode Airs   5-15-26 We Hate That We Know What We Know Byron and Alicia discussed their evolving perspectives on handling difficult situations, trauma and political issues.  We hear a little about Byron's last trip and how much she prefers a parasol over chemicals on her skin.  Alicia talks about the last few days as she hangs out at the assisted living home. We hope y...

051026 Wyrd Mountain Gals Where Have All The Candy Stripers Gone? Episode Airs Sunday    5-10-26 A nice catch-up call with the gals.  Lots of opinions about the hospital system, some politics and maybe a hex being planned.    

Wyrd Mountain Gals The Spicy One Wyrd Mountain Gals This show has not been crowed out AT ALL Listen at your own risk Plenty of "colorful metaphors" in this one.  Wear your headphones so nobody else can hear all the cussing...   Thanks for listening!!

04-25-26 Wyrd Mountain Gals She Wants The Funny Ones In The Morning Alicia and Byron had a lengthy catch-up conversation on Alicia's birthday, discussing various personal and community topics. They talked about Alicia's recent hotel stay, Byron's morning preferences, and a whole bunch of other stuff.  Just life in the wyrdest town in the US. Many thanks to the loyal folks who take the time to list...

4-17-26 Wyrd Mountain Gals  Episode Airs Friday 041726 Funny, Interesting, Wyrd The gals talk about the orange peepaw for a while, then move on in their usual fashion.  Alicia is chatty, Byron is witty (and witchy!).  They have a good hour long talk.   We hope you enjoy!   #Wyrd #WyrdArmy #WyrdMountainGals  

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show To Turn a Phrase   Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday, 4-7-24  7pm EST www. WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired.  She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is).  They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show To Turn a Phrase   Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday, 4-7-24  7pm EST www. WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired.  She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is).  They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 040326    FFSake! Byron is back from the trip/retreat to Scotland & has some tales to tell.  Alicia acts as interviewer & has a couple of stories too.  We hope you enjoy this episode & thank you so much for listening, sharing, commenting, & just being awesome in general..       #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #Wyrdlings

Alicia continues to grill Byron about the upcoming trip & the two of them swap travel stories.     Thanks for listening!  We really appreciate it.  

Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 03-15-25     Byron's day was good.  Very good.  Alicia received a  special gift.    Not too bad for a couple of Appalachian gals with too much on their mind.    We hope you enjoy! #wYRDmOUNTAINgALS          

We hope you enjoy this episode from 2024!   Wyrd Mountain Gals How Did We Get On Truth Social? Episode Airs   Sunday   3-17-24   7pm EST Episode Link here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2vb29-15b09f5 The gals find out the podcast is listed on both Amazon (Alexa) & Truth Social.  Wait...what?  We hear about Byron's last trip to the Appalachian Studies conference at Western Carolina University...

Hot Mic and a Cyclic Lovebomb of Snow Airs Friday 2-27-26         Byron's back from her trip up north & ready to talk about it.  How the trip was, the omens, friends, all the things.   Alicia talks hypnosis as a sleep tool.   TRIGGER:  adult subjects, also may not be sfw   #Shieldfolk #WyrdArmy #WyrdMountainGals #Omens  

The churn is where we are for  this episode.  Hope you enjoy!

Byron the Metal Monkey  Episode Airs Friday 2-13-26 Quote:  "Got to sing through it to get through it."   ~BB Lots of subjects getting talked about for this episode:   The latest in the story of the Rat adventure.   Alicia is learning about duckweed Byron's perfect cut of steak Getting the garden ready   Trigger Warning - potential rat trap/death Thank you for listening!    

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show A Day of Weaponry Episode Airs  02-07-26 The Gals have a good ramble about all the things.  Names are named.  Weapons are counted.  Dreams are dreamed and Justice is desired.  Can you dig it?   Some hard subjects come up.   Trigger Warning!!  This episode covers some traumatizing topics concerning children, violence, sexual deviance and other things.  Not suitable for child...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Listening to Snoopy Jazz and Talking on the Phone Episode Airs    Friday, 01-30-26    9pm EST The gals have a kind of light hearted (for them) conversation.  Is this normal?  We're still not sure. Hope you enjoy!      Please share with your Wyrd friends.  

Please use your common sense, your intuition, & the tools you hold already to stay safe during this weather system event.   Check in if you can.    Thank you for listening!

010926 The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show  Byron's Very Good Day Episode Airs Friday 01-09-26         7pm EST The gals are back to their old hijinks--making plans for a road trip, telling stories and enjoying life as it comes. They talk about the Wyrdlings behind their back (till now that is) and even name a couple by name.  Thankfulness is off the scale. Thanks to everyone who listens, we really appreci...

The gals seem satisfied that 2025 is really over and they're making plans & talking about plans the've already made.  It's a quick conversation.  We hope you enjoy!     No trigger warnings this time--wow! Thanks to everyone for listening, commenting & sharing :-)

Wyrd Mountain Gals A Perfect Day - Part 2 A happy(ish) conversation.  The gals take a quick look back & turn to the new year. We hope you enjoy!