Wyrd Mountain Gals

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...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Farmer on the Road Episode airs Sunday 8-21-22  7pm EST It's All Media, Marketing, or Manipulation.... Byron is back in Cakalaky and her "brain is just fried".  Could it be the half bushel of corn, the drunken strawberry jam, or the elderberry tincture causing it? They discuss the virtues of truck camping. Alicia is declared the "Queen of Memes" by the Farmer on the Road.. We ho...

From Darkness to Light Episode Airs 8-14-22  7pm EST The gals have got alot on their minds this week.  They decide to "talk it out" on the recording & invite you to go down the rabbit hole with them.  Things start out a little dark, but lighten up considderably by the end.  We get a few tidbits about Byron's latest roadtrip, talk of mushrooms & full moons & the like weave in and out of this episod...

The Cootie Catcher is a Divination Tool Episode Airs Sunday 8-7-22   7pm EST There's no telling where the gals are or how they got there.  A lighthearted (in spite of the sometimes dark subjects) chat weaving in and out of times past and times present.  Opinions were expressed, hope it doesn't chap your buttocks! Trigger warning - best move on if you are the sensitive type.  Why not try a lighter...

Part 2 - We Create Our Own Monsters Episode Airs Sunday 7-31-22   7pm EST A continuation of last week's conversation finds the gals musing on a variety of topics from prescription drug side effects to Vintage roadsigns.  Alicia asks lots of questions about Byron's last trip and they both agree that it's HOT outside.  Listed below are this week's links.  We hope you enjoy! Ropinirole - https://medl...

We Create Our Own Monsters - Part 1 Epiode Airs July 24, 2022  7pm EST A short but lively conversation ensues.  Byron is back, CatDog is acting out & injures Alicia...but it's not all the cat's fault... Byron tells a few talse from recent travels & they both gripe (a little) about issues of the day.  We hope you enjoy the podcast :-) Quote:  "Charcoal briquettes all the way" My Cat Hates You - www...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Where Did All The Ramps Go? Part 2 Airs Sunday 7-17-22  7pm EST Where Did All The Ramps Go? The heat is getting to Byron.  Her doc was astounded by her cholesterol (in a good way!) at her annual wellness appointment.  Alicia gets mad about the state of foraging in Appalachia.  Byron joins her declaring "I'm done with the (crow!) cultural strip mining! Quote - "Anytine anybody th...

Wyrd Mountain Gals Where Did All The Ramps Go? Part 1 Airs Sunday 7-10-22  7pm EST Part 2 Airs Sunday 7-17-22  7pm EST Where Did All The Ramps Go? The heat is getting to Byron.  Her doc was astounded by her cholesterol (in a good way!) at her annual wellness appointment.  Alicia gets mad about the state of foraging in Appalachia.  Byron joins her declaring "I'm done with the (crow!) cultural strip...

The Redneck Spectrum Episode Airs Sunday July 3, 2022  7pm EST Byron is back home from Wisteria, and the gals proceed to have a lively chat about all the things.  All the things.  Alicia is challenged to define the word "redneck" & Byron comes up with a brillian new idea.  The question is, will it work on Facebook?   *Note-the gals kept this episode upbeat.  We all need a little time off from the...

Episode Airs Sunday 6-26-22  7pm EST Times We Were Made For Byron's tent finally gave way after 3 storms pounded it down - what now? The gals chat about vintage music and the like...until the conversation takes a turn to what's really on their mind & in their hearts.   TRIGGER WARNING NOTE:  Please move on to a lighter episode if you need/want to keep things upbeat for yourself.  To paraphrase the...