Skagit Storytellers

Nicola Pearson and I met years ago at Quantum Health in Burlington (shout to to Mike's Hot 26 !) and she ended up visiting my school and reading her picture book, The Lost Hour , to several classes. She is the writer and husband Steve is the potter and they own Sauk Mountain Pottery. You can visit their website to find all of her books, plays, and also learn more about the pottery studio. I loved...

Chloe Lively is the owner of Lively Brushes, the newest Paint and Sip business in the Skagit Valley. She is not only a successful entrepreneur but she is funny, kind and teaches art full time to kids. There are a lot of exciting things happening here on different tulip fields, but I highly recommend attending one of Chloe's paint events in the fields. I also heard there is Yoga in the fields too!...

"Zach Michaud is a singer/songwriter's singer/songwriter. Truly a hardcore troubadour. From sad drunken ballads to sad funny ballads and everything in between because there is a lot, there is something for everyone to enjoy." - Zach's website, www.zachmichaud.com Zach tells me all about his pythons, playing at SXSW in Austin, wandering into Canada, his unique relationship with another local musici...

Enjoy my chat with Skagit Valley's own Anthony Martinez. We recorded in his upcoming gallery in Bow, WA. Topics discussed include tattoos, the positive impact of witnessing our parents hard work ethic, Ristretto's, benefits of being alcohol-free, dogs, and how we can't relax.  We make each other laugh, a lot. Support a real artist (who's still alive at the publishing of this episode) by going to h...

Conrad Gruener, his lovely wife and baby came over to my home studio and recorded a fun episode with me. This was Conrad's first podcast and I'm so thankful he came by. Conrad plays original tunes that could be classified as country, but he also loves playing covers (his specialty is "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis). Check out his Facebook page for his events and if he ever gets around to crea...

The Apartment Series continues with this epic journey through the life and times of Casie Jo, your favorite bartender at the Hub on Friday and Saturday nights. You will not believe the life she has lived in her 28 short years on this planet.  My hope is that you will listen to this episode and lovingly guide / push / encourage your kids to do something... anything. They don't have to be beauty que...

The Vaudeville Summer Camp Series continues, this time with an extra guest! Today's episode features Steve, Preston and Jeff. Jeff's laugh is as good as Preston's laugh and I'm so thankful he joined us. Like I mentioned at the end of the episode, we can't wait until Jeff's wife Jill joins us. I'll bring the Nanaimo bars, grapefruit juice and vodka. Two days after this was recorded, Jeff took me up...

I met Olive almost 11 years ago in Bellevue, WA. Ever since we met, we've been Bffs. In the past, I've heard mothers say that their daughters are their best friends, and I used to think, "Well, that's lame." BUT I get it now. I'd rather hang out with Olive than anyone else. She makes me laugh, think and appreciate life. We mention some things in here that sound like a lie, but they're true: Olive'...

Clay drove all the way to Concrete, WA for this special episode. He lives in Iowa, so that's a long drive. Resistance tried to prevent us from recording this debut conversation between two Skagit Valley trivia hosts, but alas, we looked Resistance in it's face and said, "NOT TODAY". I babble about running a lot in this and for that, I'm sorry. I'm not sorry that I run, I'm just sorry I talked abou...

Collin and I sit down and talk about his music career. You'd think it'd be a short conversation given his age (he just turned 16), but no, he has been recording music consistently for over three years. On Friday, March 3rd, Collin is opening for a popular Skagit Valley trio named Pretty Much Nothing at the historic Hub Tavern. The Hub is famous for having a rich and colorful history (100 years wor...

The Vaudeville Summer Camp Series debut! Today's episode features Steve and Preston. I appreciate Steve opening up and sharing some great stories, and he also made us dinner. I couldn't have asked for a better first episode out at Meyer's Field. Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinio...

Local whiz kid Kevin McAdam and I sit down and challenge each other to some Trivial Pursuit cards from "Genesis 5". We share some stories, learn some facts and sometimes we swear, but it's only because we are passionate about being right. Come join Kevin and his trivia team, "Upriver" as they battle against several other established quiz masters every Wednesday at the Historic Hub Tavern in Concre...

Tessa and I talk athletics, farming, following through and she makes me cry at the end. Check out her stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_grind_/ Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be...