Bellingham Podcast

On this 3rd part of this three-part mini-series looking at the culture and context of that mistical caffeenated drink we all know and love, coffee; Chris and AJ hit on some final notes on where some of the cafe culture Coffee created. And they wrap up with their cafe houses that they would hit if they had to put a map together for a Caffeinated Cuppa & Coffee-house Crawl On the local scene: *Comin...

How do you do...or should we say how do you brew? You dynamic PNW coffee aficionados pick up right where they left off last episode from the history of coffee to the evolution of the types of machines to brew it. Join us with java on this second part of our "This Is Coffee" series. (Johnny Cash - A Cup of Coffee ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEkeJjHqBI ). Complete with yodeling and either dru...

You cool-cats are listening to the Bellingham Podcast if we were broadcasting to you from 1961...or at least our intro is. This is the first of a four part episode around coffee, and this first episode hits on coffee history. So hop in your time machine, or your coffee machine at least, as your PNW coffee loving dynamic duo caffeinate the mics on the Bellingham Podcast. recap - Bellingham Food Tru...

We are back! And this time your dynamic PNW duo put their food where there mouth is! Wait, that's not how that saying goes, but what they mean is they hit on the tastey food on wheels that are around Whatcom county. Tune in with an appetite- A Brief History of Food Trucks, from mobile-cuisine.com ( https://mobile-cuisine.com/business/history-of-american-food-trucks/) * *1691 –* New Amsterdam (now...

Our Community Connections Conversations continues (did ya like that alliteration?) with Whatcom County Councilperson Carol Frazey (that’s a lot of C’s!) We had a fun conversation about fitness, motivation, life in Bellingham, and much more. Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. Note to listeners -Much apologies to the wind noise...

That's right, you read right- we’re going to dive deep into the depths of our favorite carbonated liquid and bit of its history. This one is bubbling with referecnes everyone, on this minreal infused edition of the Bellingham Podcast. Sparkling water (the differences) ( https://skillet.lifehacker.com/the-difference-between-club-soda-seltzer-and-sparkling-1787683786) - from Lifehacker’s Skillet sec...

It is that season, where cowboy hats and flannel are dawned as we go about Lynden to see food and farming's finest has produced here in Whatcom County. But first, your dynamic PNW podcasting duo are out on location at the constantly expanding Waypoint Park to record this episode. Two out of three seagulls agree, this is a fun episode. That intro reference: (Studio outtake from the 1983 (Born in th...

When Chris comes back with an idea, your PNW podcast duo runs with it. What if our city of subdude excitment had a community pledge- what might it include? Tune in to hear what AJ & Chris came up with for our little city by the Salish Sea. The Bellingham Pledge Bend, Oregon is onto something... Recently starting on July 1, Bend offers “on-demand, app-driven transit service to the public ( https://...

On this episode, your PNW duo talk about their WTFEDC - "Whatcom Tech Friends Every Day Carry" that is. With all the culling they've been doing, they figure they should hit on some of their gear that made the cut. Show Notes Links (drink!)- 40&20 that means you https://soundcloud.com/40and20 *Chris* * iPhone XR * Modded SKX007 on my wrist. * AirPods * Keyring with Pangea Designs Pickpocket Alpha (...

Continuing the Community Connections Conversations, Chris sits down with longtime Bellingham resident Heather Simpson, founder of She Leads Me, a Bellingham-based collective of women... who empower women... in the realms of leadership and growth both in their professional and personal lives. Also a fellow podcaster! Show Notes Links (drink!) * She Leads Me Website. ( https://sheleadsme.com/) * She...

We are back! Back from the 4 July holiday (USA)...and rerecording this 124th episode; as even the most experience techs run into technology gremlins after dark. On this episode, as local campaign season is in full bloom, your dynamic PNW podcast duo decided to take center soapbox as fictitious mayor of Bham. *AJ Update* * Wag more, bark less * Mental North’n it in the North Cascades * Travel as a...

If you’ve recently moved to Bellingham, or are wanting to check things out to see what all the buzz is about zip codes 98225, 6, 7, and 9... this show is for you! Whether you are a young professional, fully-entrenched in family life, or are getting out of the rat race of metropolitan life, let AJ and Chris be the first to welcome you to Bellingham! We’ve got a boatload of places to go and things t...

All around this wonderful town, there are lots of people working hard to make this city shine. You probably pass by folks in the produce section of the grocery store, or are in front of them in line at your coffee shop.... people that are making a positive impact on the community, that’s what AJ and Chris keep an eye out for. Tune in and find out more on this episode of the BhamPodcast. Women in l...

In this episode your PNW dynamic duo pick up where they left off last episode unwrapping, exposing, compartmentalizing, and declassifying stereotypes... pertaining the Pacific Northwest. So fill that sticker-filled BPA-free water bottle, and enjoy listening to this second part of this stereotypical Bellingham Podcast with your dad on this Father's day weekend. * Shoutout to WatchMedicine for the i...

If you're like AJ and Chris, you know the difference between an Affogato (espresso poured over ice cream or gelato) and a Macchiato (espresso with a lil' bit o' foamed milk) and a 5.6% IPA and a 8% Blonde. You get decision fatigue when choosing the right fleece to wear, and you've had enough with the term Hipster. On this episode your PNW dynamic duo is unwrapping, exposing, compartmentalizing, an...

Feel like your wireless bill is a bit high? Chris and AJ do another cellular MVNO roundup. Want to hear about some other options on cellular carries that use the same network you are currently use? Tune in and see if any of these might save you some coin in that monthly budget. Chris going anti-Prime He and wife didn't renew annual Prime $120 fee. Continuing with base Amazon account: $5/shipping,...

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Our continuing series two of Word of Note; takes this inspiring quote and runs with it as AJ and Chris unpack ways to become more aware of our inner strengths, harness our abilities, and unleashes it on the world. All that an more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. #bhampodcast A memorable experience this week for Chris: Lighthouse Mission - New Life Program ( https://www.thelighthousemiss...

No tin-foil hats required. On this episode, one of the PNW subdued duo has been diving into the dark and light side of the web in search for something more secure with their online life. What would it take for more secure email? Or how about more secure messaging? Or how about a private digital hypertube for all your data that even Elon Musk would appreciate? Meanwhile the other half of the duo......

AJ and Chris have another “Word of Note” episode and they go Danish. Its a word that relates to a previous episode in the Word of Note series. And they are back on the town recording on location, drinking coffe and surrounded by foliage? Want to know where you can get a good cup of coffee while looking for that perfect plant? This.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. Where we at? BabyGreens Plant Shop &...

Just our new promo with our new show times! Tune in every Monday at 6:30pm and Thursday at 6pm! https://www.kmre.org/programs/bellingham-podcast/ 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

We are back! And "Chris' bit" ..or Community Connection (work in progress) has yet another executive director this time with Bham's very own Lydia Place, and we catch up as we get back into the spring of thing (ok I tried to keep up the pun from the episode). All that and more, on this episode of the Bham Podcast. Lydia Place https://lydiaplace.org/ This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

We are off the mic this week as Chris flies in from parts unknown, but be sure to check back next week as we get back on the mic. Chris has another interview with a local non-profit coming soon! Like audio books? Like supporting your local bookstore? Check out Independent Bookstore Day: April 27 on Libro.fm (not a sponsored bit- who doesn't like free things) https://libro.fm/ibd for details. This...

On this episode (the actually episode 114): Chris interviews Hans Erchinger-Davis, Executive Director of Lighthouse Mission Ministries to spotlight the long-time Bellingham non-profit 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

Chris and AJ are back and getting back into the swing of things! And now it's TIME (get it?) to tackle a topic near and dear to Chris' heart...Productivity! But not in a way you're probably used to; it can even come with a side of bacon! Interested? Tune into this reuniting episode of your PNW loving, minimalist practicing, and horological speaking podcast aficionados. And...if you wait until the...