Exploring Washington State

Sam Lachow is our guest for this episode. Guest host MacKenzie Passegger and Sam recently sat down virtually and had a conversation about Sam's music. After graduating from Garfield High School in 2009 Sam attended SUNY New Paltz. Sam is known for being a  producer, songwriter, rapper, videographer, director, and editor of video and music. Kenzie and Sam talk about the music scene in Seattle and S...

John Wohlfert is our guest for this episode. John and his wife Karen have an interesting history with alcohol. John's great grandfather may or may not of blown up part of his home "brewing beer". You need to hear all of the story. Karen's grandmother was known for her Bathtub Gin. Indeed they had outlaws in the Family. We learn how the Wohlfert's navigated many challenges to open Wohlfert Craft Di...

Cody Miller General Manager of the Walla Walla Sweets is our guest for this episode. Cody is a graduate of WSU and has been involved with the Sweets in some capacity (except as the mascot) since graduation.  Find out why he has never been Sweet Lou the Onion.  Also find out about the unique thing the Sweets do for the ceremonial first pitch. Find out about the Walla Walla Sweets and how Baseball i...

Anastasia Allison is our guest for this episode. Kula Cloth is Anastasia's company one that she has grown in a genuine and unique way. Hear her story and get ready to be inspired. Anastasia has always been passionate about the outdoors. She was sidetracked during college  by heading down the path to go to medical school because everyone in her school was going to medical school. After realizing th...

Brittany Walker or as she is known as performer Brittany Jean is our guest for this episode. We recorded this episode sitting outside at SweetRiver Bakery in Pateros Washington under a metal roof while it was raining.  We call that ambiance.  Brittany grew up in a home where music and the  arts were encouraged. She found that she loved songwriting by taking a songwriting class in high school.  Sin...

Rick Hastings owner of Liberty Ciderworks is our guest for this episode. Rick started making cider because some family members were having challenges with Gluten. What started as a hobby quickly became an urban cidery. Liberty specializes in making cider from Apples grown in the area that thrive in the area.   Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the in...

Matt Acker owner and general manager of the Port Angeles Lefties is our guest. Find out about the Lefties, Port Angeles, Baseball, and more during our conversaton.  It's almost summer and Baseball is back! This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the l...

Paul D McKee joins the show to chat about Art, Sculpture, and of course Tieton. We start the episode talking about Tieton that magical place in Central Washington that so many of our guests seem to be involved with in some manner.  Paul's story about Tieton is great! We talk about the mechanics of how a non-profit art gallery can survive in our current world. Paul talks about how METHOD Gallery ca...

Charmaine Mosiman brought her love of baking from Miami to Roslyn.  Lemon Thyme Macarons is located in downtown Roslyn and serves some of the most delicious and beautiful treats you have ever tasted. We chat about Charmaine’s journey from Miami to college in California where she met her future husband. (He’s from Roslyn) to moving to Roslyn.   Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring W...

Rob Neyer commissioner of the West Coast League joins the show to talk summer baseball in Washington state. Rob tells us about the West Coast League which now has 16 teams including seven in Washington state. The teams in Washington are based in Port Angeles, Bellingham, Longview, Richfield, Wenatchee, Yakima and Walla Walla. West Coast League is a summer collegiate league where players from vario...

Kevin the Berner, a virtual therapy dog, is our guest for this episode, well, his owner/ translator Diana is! Through social media, Kevin has provided comfort to over 80-thousand people online. Wanting to have a therapy dog to make a difference in other people’s lives, Diana began taking Kevin to youth groups and assisted care facilities.   During his time working with people at the care facilitie...

For episode 165 of Exploring Washington State, we sat down with Phillippe Bishop. Phillippe is the co-owner of Alpine Fire Cider, a local cider located in Port Townsend, Washington that enjoys a climate of mild summers and foggy falls, adding to the apple trees flavor.   Phillippe tells us stories of how the cidery first began in 2003 where he was boots on the ground helping plant the first orchar...

Mónica Guzmán is a woman that is fueled by curiosity and driven by engaging conversations. Guzmán, author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times , talks about the stories and interactions that led her to write a book. Guzmán, transparently left leaning, was raised by two Mexican immigrants that voted for Trump. That is a phrase...

Roddy Scheer author of Oregon and Washington’s Roadside Ecology: 33 Easy Walks Through the Region’s Amazing Natural Areas   is my guest for this episode.   We talk about his latest book and how he was able to write it while maintaining balance with his home life.  Being a environmental focused writer writing about hikes does require a bit of time on the road. 

James Woollard Seattle Sounders Stadium PA Announcer is my guest for this episode.   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 deli...

Chewelah Farmers Market manager Brad Shaffer is my guest for this episode. Brad shares with us stories about the Chewelah Farmers Market. Since 2008 Chewelah Farmers Market has helped build community in Chewelah.  Find out about vendors who bring their goods to the market from all around the region. Learn about the dairy farm that is bringing organic, high quality dairy products and is making a di...

Fran Dunaway is my guest for this episode. Fran is the co-founder of Tomboy X a gender neutral underwear brand based in Seattle.  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 fe...

René Fabre is my guest for this episode. René and I have known each other for over a decade During our conversation we cover a wide range of topics from Title Insurance, Washington State history. Renton, music and more.  René and I share a love of Washington State history. During our conversation we talk about process that was used to survey the State and how the land was divided up.  We both have...

In this episode of Exploring Washington State, our guest host, MacKenzie Passegger sits down with local Seattle musician: Grieves.  Their conversation covers the basics like where Grieves is from, how he got his stage name, and where his inspiration for hip hop music comes. The conversation also explores more elements, how to push the limits on his music, for example.  In just under an hour, you’l...

Everett Fitzhugh is my guest for this episode. Everett is the Seattle Kraken first radio play by play announcer.  We chat about his journey to the NHL. Everett had a goal of being in the NHL by 40. He made it with seven year to spare! Growing up in Detroit Everett began following the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers.  He attended Bowling Green University and became a play by play announce...

Seattle based musician Jeremy Shanok is my guest for this episode. Every now an then you stumble across an artist who has a fresh and innovative style. Jeremy Shanok is indeed both. Our conversation is lighthearted and fast moving. Jermey plays publicly of the first time a new song. Potentially named Hold Me.  Jeremy is the front man for the Wintershakers a trio that has received praise for great...

Matt T Wood is my guest for this episode. Matt is the founder of Double Dagger Studio is an independent game development studio from Seattle, Washington. Matt began designing games professionally in 1997 starting at 3D Realms' Later Matt worked at Valve. He has worked on such epic titles Duke Nukem Forever, Max Payne, Half Life 2, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. After leav...

Paula Boggs is my guest for this episode. Paula’s music is powerful. Her journey is encouraging. This is a must listen episode. "Seattle-Brewed Soulgrass" It is a disservice to describe Paula with just one title. Her background is extensive. Raised in the segregated south until her parents divorced. Paula spent her junior and senior high school years in Europe. She attended Johns Hopkins Universit...

Lora Liegel is our guest for this episode. Lora is the Market Director for the Bellingham Farmers Market . Lora chats about how the market is celebrating 30 years of bringing local sustainable agriculture and local farmers to to the Depot Market Square location This year for the opening day the market will be bringing back the famed Cabbage Toss! Find out more about exactly what a Cabbage Toss is....

Brooke Lizotte is my guest for this episode. Brooke is a keyboard player with a resume too long to share here. One Sunday afternoon I sat down with Brooke in a recording studio in Seattle. I was introduced to Brooke by Raymond Hayden. Ray shared with me that Brooke is one of his mentors and that I would find him to be an enjoyable guest to have on the show. Ray really missed the mark. Brooke is pe...