Bellingham Podcast

On this episode, Chris and AJ take pause. They lend their mics and take a moment and give an episode to the racial, inequity, and injustices that have come to light in the recent weeks. Taking a moment to step to the mic and raise a voice within our community who can speak to these topics as he and his family and dealing with it day in and day out. On the show for the first time, guest contributor...

Local-ish Mount Baker wilderness open for business? How do I know if a site is closed or open? National forests and grasslands are posting updated information on their web pages. Find your national forest and grassland by clicking on our Interactive Visitor Map ( https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/index.html) * *Emergancy closure map:* https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8e69381e35...

AJ and Chris are back on the mic together and continue their 6th volume of their Quarantine Chronicles. Local-ish Heard our show on the air the other weekend, we are pretty much on the same episode as the feed which is cool. Recap on last weeks HOSA ep. - Andy & Jacob *Masks from Tom Bihn ( https://www.tombihn.com/products/facemask?variant=32211287048255 ) - Buy a mask, give a mask - reusable clot...

On this episode AJ digitally sits down with the founders of HOSA hot sauce, a Bellingham based fermented hot sauce company with an artistic, and at times alchemical, flare. And in AJ's eyes, some of the best ding-dong hot sauce ever (and in some cases allergy friendly). Meet the founders: -Andy Beer: the fermentation alchemists and secret sauce maker -IG: https://www.instagram.com/pale.blue.ale/ -...

Local-ish *Courtesy of friend of the show- Kevin (@adaptedeye ( https://www.instagram.com/adaptedeye/)) *Seattle bag business Tom Bihn opens Pre-order opens on Tuesday 05/12 at 12:30pm Pacific Time. “We donate one mask for every mask you buy.” “Our Reusable Cloth Face Mask is designed to be simple so we can manufacture as many as possible. It also has a few thoughtful features, such as comfortable...

*For the outdoors enthusiast family* who are stuck at home The Great Washington Camp-in ( https://waparks.org/greatwacamp-in/) Follow up from last week AJ’s “OPT IN” comment and apparently Apple and Google must listen to our show. Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/ “...

Welcome back everyone, it has been a fortnight since AJ and Chris have chatted on the mic, and on this episode the recap what they are doing and hearing in the community with the stay-at-home orders within Whatcom and Washington state. Even for technologists, technical issues can arise, so forgive some of the spotty audio and bandwidth issues they had in recording this episode. Zulu Time Podcasts...

Milestone episode brought to you by YOU and the numbers 1-5-0. Big thank you to all our listeners. Life and work in the Covid-Era * An introvert in isolation during the work week is not the best scenario. Wife has heard all my joke material. * Full immersion in screens is starting to make me detest them. See also: working in an ice Cream shop. * If you are not in a dedicated office in your home, r...

This episode is a special edition of The Analog Explorer x The Bellingham Podcast for our #watchfam listeners. The guest on this episode just how 'air tight' a good idea and design can be. His name is Darren, owner and creator of the Zulu Alpha Strap and a very good friend of ours in the watchfam. Read about my use of Zulu Alpha Straps on my blog: "From the Office to the Trailhead" https://ajbarse...

Observations around Bellingham since Covid https://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ * “Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach...I feel it in the air, people are out of reach. Empty stores, empty streets, the sun goes down alone....” * More people are waving hi and smiling - from a safe distance * Less complaining while waiting in grocery store lines. More acceptance of the situation? https://quip.com/VIcAEA4...

On this episode, Chris may have met his match when it comes to quick wits and fast come backs. As we continue with our reoccurring mini-series of our Community Connection Conversation Series (or whatever alliteration Chris comes up with for it), we sit down with Fairhaven's own master of the mic, as well as with personal finance, Shannon Day. A 'Tall Red Head Girl' with "a mic" who's charisma is i...

On this episode, AJ and Chris continue with where they left off last episode, going little personal with talking about stress the stress they deal with in their life. Both of them are still fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass. *Listener shout-outs* @RisingSunSailor (Dan) TwoWheelTherapy : https:...

On this episode, AJ and Chris go a little personal and talk about stress. Both of them are fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass. Listener shutouts : * Shout out to newly launched Zulu Time Podcast 🇬🇧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4JCYXahqWtuXJYtsDD0pfM * Mention on Two Broke Watch Snobs. Ep 162 “...

This one should "spark" some joy if you are into science, 80's references, and of course good ol fashion radio. Spark: https://www.sparkmuseum.org/ Abby Russell, the director of programs at SPARK https://www.sparkmuseum.org/spark-museum-a-treasure-in-the-community-for-teachers/ SPARK social media https://www.facebook.com/sparkmuseum/ https://www.instagram.com/sparkmuseum/?hl=en This is a public ep...

Word of Note Series - Fika - The Swedish ritual of spending quality time Hygge is hard to accomplish at work… so the Swedish have Fika! From Sweden’s official website - “Fika is Swedish for a coffee break that’s more about socialising than drinking coffee. And something sweet is also welcome. It is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment...

Chris and AJ are finally thawed out from Bellingham Snowpacalypse 2020. Hope this episode finds you all well and staying warm this winter season. Now with that said, you might feel cabin fever...so in Bellingham, this episode is dedicated to Happy Hour. And Chris goes down a personal black mirror though exercise as a technologist with Android. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Po...

Join us Saturdays at 3pm on Bellingham's community radio station; KMRE 102.3 FM. "Join us at 3 on KMRE"...hey that rhymes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Welcome back! And thank you all for your continued support for The Bellingham Podcast. Your PNW dynamic duo is back for the first episode of 2020. So, what happened with AJ and Chirs while they enjoyed the holiday off the mic? Chris: * A new non-cloud password manager - KeePassXC * Folding my shirts with a clipboard they way retail stores do. No more hangers. * Deep Dive into Linux Mint as a prima...

Your PNW dynamic duo wrap up 2019 with this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Starting off with a big thank you to you, all of you, who have listened to us over the last year. Tune back in in January for the first episode of 2020! Highlights, we have many... 41 episodes in 2019! Interviews #WatchFam - Five interviews in March - between #112 and 113 * @DanC21cy — now @timely_moments * @ToxicNatos...

After much Thanksgiving (US) Holiday'ing, Chris and AJ take an episode to catch up and prepare for the next round of holiday-fests. Black Friday? The PNW dynamic duo hit on a mix of local, edc and yes even a little Watchfam. Tune in! AJ: * #OptOutside- family photos up at Mt. Baker. Pro Xmas Card tip- using Black Friday for printing your xmas cards. Chris: * Researched most of the year, waited for...

Happy Holidays everyone. Travel, life and a pinch of the holidays have kept your PNW dynamic podcast duo busy, but on their holiday gift guide list is a double episode to make up for the last two weeks of being off the air. On this episode, Chris and AJ hit on a few PNW-centric items that could be easy stocking suffers...or early holiday presents depending on how you are. Tune in! AJ's picks Arcad...

Hey everyone! We are back- so sorry for the delay release! AJ's been on the road for work and family. But in this episode your PNW dynamic duo put their tech hats on as Chris goes full Tech Mission Impossible on Google. Stay tuned on what Chris has been diving into with unGoogleing ones life. TechMission: Impossible Chris can’t use Google Services for ANYTHING. What does he do? Search = Private.sh...

Part two of AJ and Chris'part discussion on the people who influenced them creatively and professionally. On this episode, your PNW podcasting duo pick up right where they left off in Episode 136 on that word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age: influencers? Shout out to the men and women who serve in the US armed forces. Where do you find inspira...

Influencers? It is a word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age. On this episode, AJ and Chris start a two part discussion on the people, and the times, that influenced them creatively and professionally. From photographic explorers, to a college class, hear what influencers give inspiration to this PNW podcasting duo. Where do you find inspiration...

Our Community Connections Conversations continues with WECU CEO Jennifer Kutcher. In this fun conversation we hit on how one can become reach the rung of CEO, motivation, life in Bellingham, and how she might... be a kickboxing scrabble ninja? Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. [We, Chris] both graduated from Western in 1996....