Podcast

Angi Weston Owner and Head Coach at Radical Roots MTB is my guest. Radical Roots MTB trains people to ride mountain bikes safely and to have fun! Based in Bellingham Washington Radical Roots MTB provides events like Transition Women’s Weekend, training for mountain bike coaches, and has a youth girls MTB racing team as well...

Micah Rice Sports Editor for The Columbian Newspaper is my guest. Micah has been a newspaper reporter and editor for over 20 years in Washington State. We talk about how the newspaper industry has changed, Vancouver, and of course sports! I find it interesting to learn about how the media landscape is changing rapidly, especially...

Meet Petosa Accordions Since 1922 this family owned business has been making world class accordions. I was able to sit down with Joe Petosa Jr. (3rd generation), Joey Petosa (4th generation) and Gabe Hall-Rodriguez at the Petosa Accordions showroom.  We were surrounded by dozens of historic accordions the enviroment was amazing. Knowing next to nothing...

Meet Brandon Harle, a teacher at Wenatchee High School. Brandon created a Podcast Production & Audio Storytelling class. In the first year of the class two students received honorable mentions from NPR and the New York Times for their entries in podcasting contests. Brandon shares how his podcasting program came to be. As a member...

Matt Ackerman thinks you should Fret Less and Rock More. Hear the journey of this Washington State musician from Little Nickel Want Ads guitar to owning Endorian Guitarworks in Olympia. Life is a journey and Matt shares his stories with us during this episode. If you have ever wanted to stop working for “the man”...

Travel writer Peggy Cleveland on her book 100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die, Point Defiance, Koreatown and the best steak she has ever had. Exploring Washington State Podcast.

Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Stacy Slade Episode Transcript Stacy Slade [00:00:00]: And so for me, I wanted I...

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...

Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful...

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...