Exploring Washington State

Tracey Warren opened the first co-working space in Snohomish County in 2017. Today we talk with Tracey about co-working, building community, and all things small business. 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 to the show, and leav...

Amy Faulkner is our guest for this episode. Amy is the Ringmaster of Gilly Wagon the event planning company that brings Seattle Cocktail Week to life. In addition to Seattle Cocktail Week, Amy is involved in Seattle Cocktail Club, Dead Men of Whiskey podcast, Bartender's Circle and Make Them Wobble. Are you noticing a theme here? During our conversation we chat about many places in Seattle to enjo...

Dee Vyper of Mad Max Cars is our guest for this episode. Mad Max Cars creates custom vehicles to exceed their customers exceptions.  Are you a Mad Max Fanatic?  Perfect, the team at Mad Max Cars can build a replica of the Interceptor complete with the right hand drive.  Perhaps your tastes run towards Greased Lighting or a General Lee replica? No matter your desires (but depending on your budget)...

In this episode we are joined by Sena Wheeler.  Sena and her husband Rich are the owners of Sean Sea Seafood. Based in Wenatchee Sean Sea sustainably fishes for Salmon, Black Cod, and Halibut off the coast of Alaska.  They process the fish at their custom processing facility and then ship the fish to Wenatchee. Sena is a third generation Fisherman's wife. Sena's grandfather immigrated from Norway...

In 1833 William Tolmie went on an adventure to Mount Rainier. In 2021 Troy Moss and Jerry Kenyon recreated Tolmie's journey. In this episode we chat with Jerry and Troy about their adventure. Troy became inspired after a high school history teacher provided some of the backstory for William Tolmie.  Years later Troy and Jerry were able to organize and recreate the excursion. Don't know who William...

Dué Cucina co-founder Flippo Fiori joins us for this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast.  We start the episode hearing about Flippo's educational journey After completing a Ph. D in nuclear science at Tsinghua University in China and appearing on a Chinese TV cooking show Flippo and his soon to be business partner Davide Macchi started discussing what it would look like to open a re...

Kristen Rask of Urban Craft Uprising joins us for this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast. 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 to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only h...

Craig and Sharon Campbell are our guests for this episode. Tieton Cider Works started in 2008 and is now one of the largest cider makers in Washington State. Craig's family started farming in the Yakima Valley in the 1920's. As a 3rd generation farmer Craig has stories to share about farming, apples, and cider. Sharon was Tietons first salesperson. Sharon tells what it was like to go door to door...

Raina Skye founder of Pupups joins us for this episode. One day her dog was playing on the beach with a Geoduck. Yes, Geoduck! This day at the beach lead to the realization that dog collars stink when covered in salt water from a spitting Geoduck. This lead to her inspiration.  Raina has created a small but mighty company that makes waterproof, stinkproof, and dirt proof collars that are whimsical...

Kate Voss joins the show to share with us her musical journey.  Growing up in Acme Washington Kate got her start early in music with encouragement from her dad.  After graduating high school she moved to Seattle. We chat about her early career and we find out how she and her husband originally met and ultimately formed their duo Sundae + Mr. Goessl. During the pandemic Kate and Jason moved into th...

Bob Blade Owner of Salt Blade joined the show to chat about hand crafted salami! Salt Blade was born after Bob Blade decided that he had enough of the corporate IT world. After many weeks, days, and hours of research Salami became Bob's obsession.  Focused on creating hand made world class Salami is what makes Salt Blade so amazing. During our conversation we hear Bob's journey and his plans to br...

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 to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listener...

Sadie Davis-Suskind is an amazing podcast guest.  During 2019 Sadie participated in Junior MasterChef. As a semi-finalist she has some amazing stories to share with us. Starting off in the kitchen as her moms Sous-chef,  stirring the pot.  Sadie has found her joy in cooking. She calls it her love language. Thanks for tuning into this  episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the infor...

Chris Klimecky  musician, producer, video game producer, and Executive Director at Songwriters in Seattle joins us for this episode of The Exploring Washington State Podcast. We start off sharing our favorite Van Halen songs before we get into discussing the Songwriters in Seattle group.  Approximately 4,000 people are members of this group that helps people become better more confident songwriter...

In this episode guest host MacKenzie Passegger has a chat with David Lindahl  of Rainier Watch. Rainier Watch founder David Lindahl runs an online business that celebrates Mount Rainier. It all started with a tweet written on the bus.  Today there are over 45,000 Instagram followers who follow along to see if the mountain is out. Thanks for tuning into this  episode of the Exploring Washington Sta...

Stephanie Howe Vice President of Ted Brown Music joins us for this episode. Ted Brown Music has been a fixture in Tacoma and Washington State for the past 90 years. With six locations across the state.  If you grew up in the area and were in a school band program there is a strong likelihood that your instrument came from Ted Brown. When Ted Brown Music wanted to start exploration camps to introdu...

Cathy Faulkner or perhaps you know her as " The Late " Cathy Faulkner joins us to talk about Seattle's music scene in the 1980's and 1990's Cathy started at 99.9 KISW when she was 15 years old. Image that with labor laws today. From her internship to her time as a DJ, Music Director, Program Director, and more Cathy was on air during the most important decade in Seattle's music history. We're brin...

Darren Chromey has a passion for hiking and climbing.  During our episode he explains what it is like to summit Mount Rainier. On his first attempt to summit Rainier he was joined by his dad and sister.  They were not successful. This only added fuel to the fire to one day summit Mount Rainier. Since his first attempt he has successfully summited the mountain multiple times. During our conversatio...

In this episode we chat with Spellemann Award winning Saxophone player Paul Sawtelle. Paul has been playing Sax for over 30 years touring the world and performing in front sold out audiences where ever he plays. After a sports injury derailed his athletic scholarship Paul turned to music full time. From playing organ in the church band to performing for President Clinton Paul has seen and done it...

In this episode we sat down with Bryan Reynolds and chatted about coffee, golf, and Heroic Hospitality. Bryan and his family opened a coffee shop as a way for his father to retire early and spend more time with the foster children that the Reynolds were hosting.  Can you imagine opening a business to retire early! Since opening their first location Anthem Coffee has grown to 8 locations serving th...

In this episode we are joined by Christine Reed author of the outdoor adventure memoir Alone in Wonderland . Chronicling Christine's journey hiking the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier. 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...

On this episode we sat down with Melody Federer and chatted about her music career as a singer/songwriter.  I even was able to drink a cup of coffee while sitting around her dining room table. Melody has written songs for Hillary Duff, Pink, Michael Bublé and others. One name that she has worked with is Burt Bacharach who had songs performed by over 1,000 artists!  Her songs have been featured on...

On today's episode we are chatting with Emily Ritchie from Northwest Cider Association . Emily is the Executive Director and champion of cider and cider makers in the Pacific Northwest. Emily was a good sport as we kept her focused on Washington State cider and cider makers. The association is a non-profit that has the goals of increasing the quality of cider produced in the region, increase sales...

Brian Jennings joins us for this episode. Brian is photographer who has captured images throughout out Washington State. Brian grew up in the Spokane area and spent his professional career in TV and Radio in Oregon and Washington.  Now Brian explores Washington State and the rest of the U.S. and captures amazing images with his camera. We chat about Washington State and some of the special places...

Regan Lane is a Tacoma area musician who has had a long musical career.  In this episode we chat about his musical career from the present to the past. We also talk about life in Tacoma and other interesting topics. Of course, coffee is mentioned. Regan shares stories of his journey of sobriety and how it has influenced his musical journey. Currently Regan is creating music under the band name Sod...