Explore Washington State
Matt Jorgensen joins Scott for an episode discussing topics ranging through his long career as a drummer and composer. From local high school student learning drums to successful musician writing, producing, and performing in various well known commercial jingles. Matt talked about meeting his wife in New York and convincing her to come out to...
The advertising of Rainier Beer spawned many cult classic commercials in the Northwest. Our guests got into the idea of documenting the ads after collecting Rainier Beer swag for their bar and asking the question where can we get the original film of the commercials? The Petersons describe the origin of the Rainier Room at...
Scott talks with Brooks Smothers, host of the RV Out West Podcast which discusses RV travel in Washington State. Brooks describes many of the adventures that led him to get a trailer and start his podcast. Brooks lived in Washington until the age of twenty-five when he tried living in other parts of the country,...
In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast we sit down with the dynamic and creative force behind White Branches Tea Room, Mr. Matthew White! Matthew has lived a life full of adventure, from driving across the US from Washington to Houston to more recently bringing the magic of theater to the quaint town...
Gary Campbell of Crane City Music is back for the second of two conversations with host Scott Cowan. If you missed Part 1, here’s the short version. Crane City Music is a hip hop record label, and Gary licenses music from local Seattle hip hop artists to release it on vinyl one time. The artists...
Seattle area author Brad Holden talking about his latest book Lost Roadhouses of Seattle. Brad co-wrote the book with Peter Blecha. Brad is an Author. Historian. Finder of Old Things. During our conversation we talk about Brad’s fascination with Seattle’s seedy past. Brad has written three books and he calls them his trilogy. All three...
Gary Campbell of Crane City Music is our guest for this episode, the first of two conversations with host Scott Cowan. Crane City Music is a hip hop record label. Gary works with local Seattle hip hop artists and licenses their music to put it out on vinyl one time. The artists keep all their...
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Seattle based Shaun Crawford, guitarist and bassist, is our guest for this episode. Shaun grew up in the Dallas area, started on trombone and tuba, picked up guitar at 14, and moved to Seattle in 2018 after touring through the city. He described his music as the intersection of shoegaze and soul. At the time...
Meet Caroline and JayJ Carlile. Together they are known as Small Town Strings. This brother and sister duo is based in Curlew, Washington. Surrounded by music their entire lives, these two young musicians are talented and entertaining. During our episode both Caroline and Jay J share some amazing stories of their musical journey. This is...
Seattle based Josh Paulus, freelance French horn player and residential real estate broker, is our guest for this episode. Josh grew up in Maryland and picked up the French horn in a school gym in fourth grade. He studied at the University of Dayton, earned his graduate degree at Northwestern, and played with the New...
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...
