Wyrd Mountain Gals

5-30-25 Wyrd Mountain Gals Show That Needs To Be On A T-Shirt! Episode Airs Friday 5-30-25     9pm EST The Gals are back...feisty and ready to go tell it on the mountain!  Alicia said something & Byron instantly tagged it as a T-Shirt.  Settle in for some good old-fashioned griping about everything from local real estate to Christians (you know, the usual stuff).  NSFW  some swearing but hones...

052325 Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Moving On" Episode Airs Friday 5-23-25  9pm EST The gals had an entire conversation & barely mentioned hurricanes or the devastation caused by humans.  Just an ordinary conversation....wait...what?   Hope they're ok!   Thank you for listening to this podcast!     #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy #Asheville #ByronBallard #DigitalWitchery  

Episode Airs Friday  5-16-25    9pm EST "It's Finally Happening   Part 2"   The feelings are starting to come out & we the gals are finally talking about it.  We find out about the origins of the Wyrdling group as Alicia chats with Ilsa. We hope you enjoy this episode.  Thank you for listening! #WyrdMoutainGals #Wyrdlings #ByronBallard #Helene #DigitalWItchery    

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "It's Finally Happening   Part 1" Episode airs Friday May 9   2025   9pm   EST   The Gals are starting to talk about what happened & how it affected them.  The stories are coming out & it does get raw, so fair warning.   Quote:  "Any time you can end with pie it ain't all bad"  ~AC   NSFW  a few crows fly out of their mouths but nothing earth-shattering..     #W...

  Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Drinking Whiskey and Eating Jelly Beans Episode Airs Friday 5-2-25   9pm   The gals are joined by CatDog & Gary for this Beltane episode.  Alicia is trying to find something to wear that is not black!!  Do you think she can do it? She has something to dance about this year....  Byron takes CatDog's side & declares Alicia the "meanest momma in the world".   Quote:...

Flotsam and Jetsam, Bits and Pieces Episode Airs Friday -25-25    7pm EST  We hope you enjoy these separate recordings from earlier in April.  In the first part, the gals are having a conversation while Alicia is driving the backroads in Arden & the second part finds our good friend and fellow Wyrdling Sonya telling quite the interesting story...   "You can use flotsam and jetsam to refer to s...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "In Which The Gals Show Off Their Technical Acumen During A Formal Business Meeting" Episode Airs Wednesday, 4-16-25  7PM EST The gals let you in on one of their high-powered & energetic business meetings.   We hope you can keep up...   #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #Asheville #DigitalWitchery

Episode Airs Sunday 2-10-23 Fizzleheads & Scammers The gals are in fine form this weekend.  They're talking food, food, plants that grow food, some recipes, more food, and (drum roll please) food. They are planning another trip & this time they want company... Thanks to everyone out there listening, commenting, & spreading the Wyrd.  We really appreciate it!  

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show And Now The Pollen Episode Airs Sunday  3-30-25      7pm    EST On the 6 month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, talk turns to concern--this time for the fire raging through the hills.  The gals are starting to process the events of the recent past, and talking about it does seem to help. Not too many crows but a good amount of griping.... Thank you for listening!       #Wyr...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "" Episode Airs Sunday 3-16-25     7pm EST Fiddleheads, Bear Corn, and Mayapples File length: 54.13 The gals are chatting away in spite of tooth problems and...well you know, all that stuff going on in all those places.. We find out Alicia has never run a trot line & Byron doesn't lay claim to it either.   There's a bit of a theme in this episode and maybe the teeniest...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Bad Things to Eat and Wonderful People or Twinkie Flavored Cappuccino or A Coke And A Dollar" Episode Airs Sunday  3-9-25   7pm   This week finds the gals in a jovial mood while chatting about their usual plethora of topics.  Byron opens up about her father & some old (precious) memories.   Alicia is having a fit over the latest Billy Joel song & how old he is...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Low Vibing it at the Cottage Episode Airs Sunday, 3-2-25     7pm EST The gals are in fine form & the tales are flowing...  Thanks for listening and sharing with your wyrd friends! .. Quote:  Don't go looking for the fuzz... #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy DigitalWitchery

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show The Appalachian Hello Episode Airs Sunday 2-233-25     7pm EST One guess as to what happens here.. It's a beautiful day in the Wyrd-hood & the gals enjoy quite a conversation.  Byron's on the mend from her dental surgery & Alicia is getting ready for hers.. Ragnar and Frith just being silly. - Ragnar raven and family:  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1146906437142...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "The Appalachian Mantra" Episode Airs Sunday, 2-9-25    7pm  EST The gals share some time talking about ... well, just about everything that comes into their minds while they're chatting.  We find out about Byron's terrible pain and how she finds a way to deal with it; all the names for seasoned pork fat (otherwise known as fat-back),  that time Alicia wore a crown of.....

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "The Snowdrops are Blooming" Episode Airs Sunday 2-2-25    7PM  EST Gather around, we're in for a treat.  Imbolc is here and Byron waxes eloquent about the Bright Goddess of the Gael.   We learn about Byron's favorite "Brigid as a Trickster" story.  *hint* don't listen if you have a delicate stomach!   Quote:  "I ain't too bad for a girl that growed up in West by-god Bu...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Teeth and Frustration" Episode Airs Sunday 1-26-25    7pm EST   The gals figure out almost right away how to handle today's politics---non-attachment.   Byron has a good time creating a one-of-a-kind hat.  They talked about sore winners & how to deal with them.  Talk moves on and on until the inevitable "Appalachian goodbye".    Thank you SO MUCH to all of you "wyr...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Self Hand and Copy" Episode Airs Sunday 1-19-25     7pm EST The gals talk beer, dads, art projects, regeneration, food pantry protein, and more.   The conversation is quiet and casual.  Crayons and horses. We hope you enjoy!!   #WyrdMountainGals #FeralChurch #Helene #ByronBalalrd #DigitalWitchery    

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Hunk a Hunk a Hoop Cheddar Cheese" Episode airs Sunday 1-12-25     7pm EST   The gals have a lively conversation, subjects range from Byron's book launch at Malaprops, Alicia's business ideas, some cool local spots,  and CatDog has a cameo!   Citizen Vinyl:  https://citizenvinyl.com/ Malaprops Bookstore and Cafe:  https://www.malaprops.com/ Quote:  "I could chew up a b...

A look back.  A look ahead.   We play a few clips & invite you to guess what the gals are talking about.... Omens, signs, feelings of dread and finally Helene.   Then on to 2025! Trigger warning--not for the squeamish or nervous.  Lots to be offended or upset by.  Yes, it's dark in Appalachia.  Take note.           #WyrdMountainGals #TerriblePurpose #ByronBallard #Helene #WyrdArmy #DigitalWitc...

While we are gathering memories from this past  strange year, we thought you might enjoy this episode from 2023.    Stay tuned for a look back on 2024--coming soon!   And thanks for listening!  We really appreciate it :-)        

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode airs Sunday, 12-22-24      7pm EST   There's Always A Story  - Recap Original Episode Aired:  December 24th, 2020 7pm   We hope this episode finds you happy & healthy!  Enjoy :-)   The gals are winding down after a long holiday season & their hearts are full (We're not sure if it's eggnog, turkey, or something else!).   Books-A Wrinkle in Time by Madelei...

12-15-24 Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "They're Making a List and Checking it Twice But It's Not About Who's Naughty or Nice" Episode airs Sunday 12-15-24    7PM  EST Plans are forming.  Lists are being made.  Cards are being searched out and signed.  The old neighborhood has a new church service & Byron can't wait to attend.  We invite you to come listen and find out about the rest of it for yourse...

12-08-24 Wyrd Mountain Gals "It's Just Dystopia, Don't Worry" Episode airs:  Sunday  12-8-24    7pm  EST The gals have a laid-back recorded Zoom meeting this week in which we learn that Byron's starting to watch Dune Prophecy. Alicia is eager to geek out with her about it & off they go..  Both agree that the sex detracts from the somewhat-complicated storyline.  We get caught up on the Temple'...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "CatDog Zooming With The Gals" Episode Airs Sunday  12-1-24     7pm This episode finds the gals inching closer to whatever normal used to be.  It feels vaguely familiar and also a little unsettling to be recording their plans for the upcoming holiday.  They talk about the Revelator deck & how customized it feels. We get some specific advice from Byron about the card...