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On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we dive into the world of Major League Rugby with a former player Kellen Gordon who shares his experiences on the team and what it’s like to play professionally. Along the way, we learn about the growth of the sport and how technology is revolutionizing training for athletes...

Meet Caitlin Braam, the founder of Yonder Cider. Caitlin shares her journey of starting Yonder, from finding the perfect space with outdoor seating to partnering with a distillery and building a successful business during the pandemic. She also talks about her challenges and how she overcame them with tenacity and perseverance. Caitlin reveals Yonder’s unique...

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The Organic Farm School: A Natural Connection During the episode, Judy Feldman shares her journey into the Organic Farm School. Originating from Green Bank Farm in Whidbey Island, Judy’s passion for agriculture stems from her family’s traditional involvement in farming. Although she didn’t grow up on a farm, her role at the Organic Farm School...

Maura Hardman is my guest for this episode. Maura is the Marking and PR Manager for Seattle Cider Company. We talk about Seattle Cider and how the company creates ciders and Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable...

Pinehurst’s only Jewish Delicatessen and Bakery. Voted best bagel on the block by multiple kids. That is the bi-line on Zylberschtein’s Instagram page. Owner Josh Grunig joined the show to talk all things food in Seattle.  Since opening in 2018 Zylberschtein’s has grown a large dedicated clientele  that crave the traditional Jewish Deli foods, hand...

Stephanie Morrell is our guest for this episode. Stephanie, is a Western Washington University graduate and long-time Bellingham resident. She joined the Bellingham Bells in October 2013. The 2022 season will be her seventh as general manager, and ninth with the team. In her current role, Stephanie chats with us about Baseball, Bellingham, and more...

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...

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. Liberty Ciderworks Rick Hastings...

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. The West...

For episode 165 of Exploring Washington State, we sat down with Phillippe Bishop. Phillippe is the co-owner of Alpinefire 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...

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...