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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...

Finnriver head cider maker Andrew Byers on culinary school, learning cider in New York and how cider helped a Chimacum farm survive. On the Exploring Washington State Podcast.

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...

Roddy Scheer author of Oregon and Washington’s Roadside Ecology: 33 Easy Walks Through the Region’s Amazing Natural Areas  is my guest for this episode. We talk about his latest book and how he was able to write it while maintaining balance with his home life.  Being a environmental focused writer writing about hikes does require...

Fran Dunaway is my guest for this episode. Fran is the co-founder of Tomboy X a gender neutral underwear brand based in Seattle. Fran Dunaway Tomboy X Episode Transcript Fran Dunaway [00:00:00]:We didn’t come out trying to tell people how to be cool. We came out telling people we think they’re cool the way they are....

Welcome to another exciting exploration of Washington State! In this episode, host Scott Cowan dives deep into the life and experiences of James Woollard, the renowned Public Address (PA) announcer for the Seattle Sounders. His journey from England to Seattle is fascinating, filled with passion for soccer and an unmistakable British accent that has charmed...

René Fabre is my guest for this episode. René and I have known each other for over a decade During our conversation we cover a wide range of topics from Title Insurance, Washington State history. Renton, music and more.  René and I share a love of Washington State history. During our conversation we talk about...