Wyrd Mountain Gals

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! Raw Chocolate Almond Truffles - https:/...

The B is Silent - Wyrd Mountain Gals Airs Sunday 2-5-23   7pm EST Alicia is covered up with Capricorns & Aquarius.  Byron is surrounded by bulls.  They've both been pushing through a busy schedule, & are ready for some down-time.* *This is a long episode!  Quote:  "I'm complaining but I'm not really complaining" - BB Knocking on Heaven's Door - Guns n Roses -  Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan...

Chicken Leg Popsicle Sandwich - A Rerun - Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs Sunday, 1-29-23   We're bringing back the Wyrd-ness* with this older recording from 2019.  We hope you enjoy! In this episode the girls ramble about everything from chicken leg popsicle sandwiches to Gospel music. How does this relate? How do they get from Wyrd Mountain to the Cove? And how does Byron know that it was a truc...

A Rerun of Death Episode Airs Sunday 1-22-23   7pm EST The gals couldn't help but talk about Death this week.  Well that and changing the name of an iconic song to something that sounds like it's from Carolina.  But mostly Death.  TRIGGER WARNING-every other sentence has something some of yall won't like at all & it may be triggering for you, so please....if you are of a delicate nature, don't eve...

They Are All My Favorite Episode Airs Sunday 1-15-23   7pm  EST Thanks to everyone for sharing, commenting or just listening!  We really appreciate it :-) Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4https://youtu.be/iUAYeN3Rp2E Fantastic Fungi - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8258074/ Charles Tart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Tart Book - Altered States of Consciousness by Charles Tart - https://www.abebooks.co...

It's Not Standard Episode Airs Sunday, 1-8-23    7pm EST The gals are feisty, oh so feisty.  We find out that Byron doesn't care much about....barbeque AND Chili (gasp).  Byron talks about her upcoming trip to Scotland and we learn that her upcoming festival calendar is even busier than last year.   Byron's favorites:  Onions, garlic, peppers, cabbage all sauteed together with alot of black pepper...

Lamentations from the Book of Wyrd Episode Airs Sunday, 1-1-23   7pm EST Alicia tells the story of the New Year's Turkey at the cottage. They are both grateful that the water didn't freeze on Wyrd Mountain last week and are generally recovering from both the cold weather and the holidays.  Wednesday - https://www.google.com/search?q=netflix+wednesday&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS985US985&oq=netflix+wednesday&a...

Wyrd Mountain Gals A Click Of The Viewmaster.. Episode Airs 12-25-22    7pm EST   Craggy Mountain Tree Service - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044263586737 Alicia's new boots - https://www.skechers.com/go-walk-arch-fit-boot---simply-cheery/144407_BBK.html Omni Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Contest - https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/gingerbread Crows - https://www.st...

Wyrd Mountain Gals A Tale of Two Wyrd Gals Episode Airs Sunday, 12-18-22 In this episode we find the gals chatting about what's going on in their lives.  Alicia tells stories about her time in Outpatient, Byron has been busy making the following:  12th night cake Prune Cake Plum Cake  Black raspberry jam Blackberry jam Mixed fruit jam Applesauce She probably has the best smelling kitchen in Ashevi...

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Episode Airs Sunday 12-26-21 7pm EST We hope you enjoy this holiday recap edition of Wyrd Mountain Gals.  We took segments from the last couple of years & put them together just like a leftover turkey sandwich... #WyrdMountainGals #HappyHolidaysYall #ByronBallard #DigitalWitchery

Wyrd Mountain Gals The Sermonator Has A Cold Episode Airs Sunday, 12-4-22  7pm EST Well Byron's got a head cold & is eating some chicken soup & drinking elderberry tincture.  Alicia goes on a talking spree to try to cover for her & we find out that she's not putting up any decorations for the season.  Seasonal memories come up (as expected).    We hope you enjoy this episode of Wyrd Mountain Gals...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Almost Live - Part2 Airs Sunday 11-27-22   7pm EST Questions (summarized):   What is your knowledge concerning the Appalachian interconnected cave systems & their sigifigance concerning Appalachia traditions? Do you have a tradition of removing warts? What are your experiences with the Fey? Are you part of the NPR Story Corps?   Alexander Carmichael - Carmina Gadelica -...

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Airs Sunday 11-20-22 11pm Almost Live - Part 1 The crew from Wyrd Mountain made a trek to Chatanooga & proceeded to talk about....well, you can guess, can't you?  They're spreading the wyrd everywhere they go about Appalachian Folkwagic, food, & death.  (their Greatest Hits). This first episode finds them introducing themselves and the little cottage on Wyrd Mountain.  ...

The Kids Are Alright - Part 2 Airs Sunday 11-13-22    7pm EST This second part of the episode finds the gals planning a pagan tent revival... They talk about "going to ground" and what it means for humans, their upcoming trip, community weaving, & Byron's new project (She's writing a column for Sage Woman Magazine!). Then, true to their nature, the talk turns to food. .   Trigger warning - lots of...

The Kids Are Alright - Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday 11-6-22   7pm EST Byron is mad at that nice Hyatt she just stayed in because it's just so wasteful... They talk about the season of Samhain, the dying time, and how it's the Final Harvest in the season of the Dead.  Then the gals talk about gardening, some more about the Dead, and food....you know, the usual.  They decide to put on a Pagan Tent Rev...

The Shadow - Naked and Carrying a Rifle  Episode Airs Sunday 10-30-22    7pm EST This week finds the gals in a lighthearted mood (for once!), and the talk moves at a good pace.   Alicia declares her appreciation for a "dark turn of mind".   Byron is writing a journal again.  They talk about running naked, bet you'd never guess which gal admitted to streaking... We hope you enjoy this episode.  Tha...

Thoughts on Death & Dying Part 2 Sunday, 10-23-22 7pm EST The gals have a long, rambling conversation & yes (of course) the subject of death comes up.  They share stories & opinions on a range of topics & memories - sleep, food, music, & the like.   It seems like they are just glad to have the time to sit & talk.   This episode is longer than usual (1.10 hours!), so grab a cup of whatever you drin...

Thoughts on Death & Dying - Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday 10-16-22  7pm EST It's another porch visit...well, sort of.  The gals are both on porches, and they're both pretty laid back.  There's a little chitchat about Shakespere & Savings Bonds & the like, then they move on to the subject of Death.  This episode is shorter than usual, & the plan is to talk some more about it on the next episode.   We...

Byron Is Getting In The Mood... Episode Airs Sunday 10-09-22   7pm EST Quote:  I'm looking for no tricks....only treats!: BB Byron & Alicia are chatting away on the porch on a beautiful October afternoon.  Talk turns to milk trucks & milk you had to shake.  They decide fat free half n half is ethically & morally wrong. Then the butterwagon shows up & right off the bat Alicia wonders if she's getti...

Episode Airs Sunday 10-2-22   7pm EST Scammers, Spammers, And The Sound a Groundhog Makes Alicia is highly offended & pissed off.  Byron on the other hand, well...she's highly offended & pissed off too.. There's a quick rant, then they move on. Subjects include:   Tim Blake Nelson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Blake_Nelson Paul Hardcastle ("19" extenden version) - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

It Doesn't Look Like Soft Porn to Grandma Episode Airs Sunday, 9-25-22   7pm EST The gals recorded this episode on the porch on the day of the fall equinox, & you can hear the satisfaction in their voices now that the summer heat is mostly gone.  Byron sounds positively mellow & laid back.  (Wait a minute...what? Does she have a fever?)   The conversation flows easily, touching on many topics--> o...

It Ain't Gonna Hurt You... Episode Airs Sunday 9-18-22   7pm EST The gals set off on a vocal jaunt that takes them all the way from bugs in food to violence on tv, Asheville freak shows. bigfoot & more.  They both behaved (What?) for this episode, there was nothing too graphic, unless you think bugs in food is too much.  We hope you enjoy! Bugs, rodent hair and poop: How much is legally allowed in...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Fantastic Peaches, Marvelous Tomatoes, & Crow Funerals Episode Airs Sunday 9-11-22    7pm EST The "fragile blossom of Southern womanhood" aka Byron, has been twisting her behind & twerking to Earth Wind & Fire.  Alicia finds a photo for her obituary. Discussion topics include,  pillowcase embroidery, finding community on the porch, & how humans will be judged in 20000 years.  By...

La Dolce Vita - The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode Airs Sunday 9-4-22   7pm EST The gals get together & discuss their "1st annual WMG roadtrip" & the wonderful/tacky things for sale there. They both noticed that the vibe changed when they reached the Reservation.  They discuss traffic tickets, pie recipes, cruising Patton Avenue, "chiefin", the state of local music since covid, & their upcoming s...

Wyrd Mountain Gals -  Where Is Freddie Mercury When You Need Him?   Episode Airs Sunday, 08-28-22    7pm EST Alicia has a problem with AI art. She thins we're at a dangerous place to be.  They talk a bit about virtual reality, good ways to die, and the like.  You know, the usual stuff you talk about when you're sitting on the porch. We get Byron's cobbler recipe and advice for peeling peaches befo...