Exploring Washington State

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...

Snowdrift Cider Company founder Peters Ringsrud is our guest for this episode.  Peter is one of the original commercial cider makers in Washington State. Are you a fan of world class Cider? How about a Perry made using the Champagne method? Snowdrift Cider Company has you covered. This episode is full of information on Cider making. If you want to know how your cider is being made listen in to Pet...

Garret Hunt is our guest in this episode of the podcast. Garret is the co-founder of Live In Everett.     Garret is a true fan of Everett and it shines through as he shares some great places to see and things to do in Everett. We learn his must see places for out of town guests.  For guests with kids he start off at Flying Squirrel .  Then take the Boeing Tour at Paine Field Check out Funko and ge...

Mark Pickerel is our guest for this episode.  Mark was the original drummer of the band Screaming Trees. Originally from Ellensburg Screaming Trees were one of the first bands to be signed to a major label during the "grunge era" The episode was recorded in the recording studio where the first Screaming Trees album was recorded. Mark is an amazing story teller and the episode is full of stories fr...

Tom Stocks of Taylor Shellfish Farms joins us in this episode to chat about Oysters and more. Taylor Shellfish Farms started farming shellfish in the  Puget Sound in 1890.  Much has changed about how Oysters, Clams, and Geoducks are farmed since the 1890's Tom shares a ton of information about Taylor Shellfish works to insure that the shellfish you enjoy today will be available in the future.  Sus...

In this episode we are joined by Evan Calkins proprietor of Hoban Cards in Chehalis Washington. Hoban Cards is a small letterpress company that specializes in thoughtfully designed printed business cards & stationery. What started out as a hobby has grown into a business that has three antique  letter presses  and is selling beautiful and memorable business cards all across the U.S. Evan share...

Chris Jones of The Chris Jones Band (CJB) joins us for this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast. Chris is originally from Washington State but has spent some time in Okinawa, and on the east coast.  Then one fateful day while touring with his dog he met his current wife in Tacoma. Now CJB is making music in Washington State again.  We were introduced to Chris at a industry event and...

Andrew Handley co-founder of Union Hill Cider Co in East Wenatchee joins us for this episode. Union Hill began with a failed experiment to make cider by letting it ferment in a closet.  Lets just say the first batch was not a success.  Fast forward to 2021 and Union Hill is creating some amazing ciders!  So glad they did not give up. Andrew is an orchardist and along with his father and two close...

In this episode we are joined by Jane Park.  Jane lives in the Seattle area and has found a very interesting way to keep herself sane during the pandemic. Like all of us Jane was getting stir crazy sitting at home without many options.  What started out as a way to keep herself occupied has turned into an amazing Tik Tok following.  That's right Jane is Tik Tok famous.  She has over 3 Million foll...

Professional bagpipe player Jori Chisholm joins us for this episode. Jori has won the United States Gold Metal award 4 times. Jori started playing the pipes at 11.  One of the interesting things we found out about Jori is that he has played twice with Bob Weir (The Grateful Dead) in Seattle. There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Exp...

In this episode we chat with Tomas Perez co-founder of Bell's Cookie Co. in Seattle. What do you do when the pandemic causes all of our catering clients to cancel their plans? Why you bake cookies of course.  Tomas and his wife Brooke were running a catering company and like many were having a lot of challenges when COVID was in full swing.  One night they were talking about what to do and they ca...

This episode we are joined by Seattle area TV and radio personality Pat Cashman.   Pat got his start in radio by creating radio shows that he would broadcast through his parents house via the furnace. Even his grandmother would listen and would have grill marks from laying on the floor listening to the floor vent.  After he started his career in Oregon and Idaho Pat ultimately ended up in Seattle...

Andrew Joslyn started playing the violin at age five. Today he is our guest  on this episode. In-between Andrew has accomplished more than most people twice his age. This conversation covers Andrews start at age five learning the violin and growing up in a family of well known and established classical musicians to his most recent project as Curator/Orchestrator for the Essential Series by the Sea...

Keith Barnes Founder and Master Distiller of Bainbridge Organic Distillers joins us for this episode. Opening in 2009 with a focus of only producing only organic products.  Bainbridge was the first distiller in Washington State to be USDA Certified.  They are the only distillery in Washington State to be 100% Organic. Keith is also collector of old alcohol with a collection several hundred bottles...

In this episode Justyn and Tori Cozza join the podcast to chat cats and Spokane. Yes, they literally herd cats for a living.  Well, actually they run a coffee shop that has cats available for adoption. The Cantina opened in June 2020 and at the time of this recording they have successfully placed 528 cats!  They had an original goal of 100 cats in a year and they have blown that goal away! There a...

Steve Aliment a long time Seattle area musician  joins us to chat about music, our lack of attention, golf, coffee and more. Steve shares his song writing process from concept to published product. Using technology Steve is able to actually record virtually vs using tape back in the day.  Using the technology available today Steve is able release music much easier and quicker than ever before. Ste...

Jamie Hunt and Holly Robinson joins us to discuss Amaro.  Fast Penny Spirits is a distillery in Seattle that focuses on making Amaro.   Amaro is a  bittersweet liqueur that can contain dozens of ingredients.  Fast Penny uses over 45 ingredients to create their products. Holly and Jamie share the journey from kitchen sink to their own distillery in Seattle.  Just some of the ingredients used to cre...

Howard Behar past President of Starbucks Coffee Company International and author of It's Not About The Coffee and The Magic Cup joins us on this episode. It was an honor to have Howard Behar as a guest on the podcast. The stories shared during this episode will inspire you to be a better leader, employee and person.  Howard tells stories about his journey at Starbucks from working for free before...

In this episode we are joined by two members of the band Sweet Thang and the Stumblers.  Terri Moss is the lead singer and Mark Wuesthoff is the pedal steel player. The other members of the band are Troy Moss,  Phil Suggs, and Kevin Dale.  Sweet Thang and the Stumblers is a new group of old friends with a love for writing and playing original old-school roots music. The band takes their inspiratio...

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In this episode Savannah Taylor and Amanda Maurice join the show and we chat about their coaching program for women  embrace your WILD . Amanda and Savannah guide their clients back home to their own inner wisdom. During this episode they share lots of wisdom and concepts like holding space for their clients. It is obvious that Savannah and Amanda are passionate about coaching and helping people "...