Explore Washington State
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan and guest Becky Burghart discuss the interesting history of the Hanford site and the Manhattan Project. They discuss the tours offered by the Department of Energy in Hanford, which include the B reactor tour and the Pre-Manhattan project tour. They also talk about the human...
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan sits down with guest Richard Heisler. They discuss Richard’s journey from fine artist to history tour guide, and his focus on Seattle’s Civil War history, true crime, and tragedy. Richard shares his personal connection to the Civil War era, which sparked a lifelong passion for...
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we chat with Kris Kaiyala, the creator of the successful fiction podcast Dirt an audio drama. Kris takes us on a journey through the creation of the podcast – from how he first got into audio dramas, to how he was inspired to start writing and producing his...
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, we delve into the world of music production and instrument building with our special guest Sam Albright. We explore the process of mastering records and how different formats require specific adjustments to sound their best. We explore the process of mastering records and how different formats require specific...
For Craig Romano, exploring the trails of Washington State wasn’t just a passion – it was his way of inspiring others to discover the great outdoors. Little did he know his guidebooks would take readers on a journey that not only revealed the beauty of nature, but also uncovered stories of historical and ecological importance....
When Scuba Jess moves to Seattle and discovers a passion for the mysterious underwater world, she sets out to explore it, facing danger and unexpected challenges along the way in her quest to become a ‘trekkie’ of the sea. I feel like scuba diving was the passion that I was missing in my life or...
Lou Maxon, a Seattle-area designer with a passion for risk-taking and unique creative approaches, has been transforming brands throughout his career. From humble beginnings as a self-taught skater and hockey enthusiast, Lou forged a path in the design world that led him to work with major brands like Lexus. With an ability to immerse himself...
Nancy Pearl is an American librarian, best-selling author, literary critic, and the former executive of the Washington Center for the Book at Seattle Public Library. She is known for her work promoting reading and libraries, and is the inspiration behind the popular “Librarian Action Figure”. You will learn: 1. How Nancy Pearl, a retired librarian,...
Bob Antone returns to talk Sasquatch and serial killers in Washington state. Bob and his wife started offering Bigfoot walking tours in 2017. His interest began in his childhood, listening to family members telling stories and then later got his wife interested. They introduce the topic to people on their tours by familiarizing them with...
This episode features a visit with John Tillison, also known as Park Ranger John. John grew up in a military family, and moving to Washington state as a kid, he quickly fell in love with the state. He describes himself as the kid that was always outdoors. John spent time in Boy Scouts, achieving Eagle...
Daniel Winker, a passionate treasure hunter, embarks on a journey to explore the captivating and often overlooked world of mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest, a place of great abundance, but also of hidden dangers and cultural heritage. You will learn: 1. What is the impact of colonial powers on native cultures and their foraging knowledge?...
Meet Kate Evans, a professor of horticulture at Washington State University campus in Wenatchee. Kate oversaw the development of the cosmic crisp apple, you’ll learn more about apples in this episode than you could ever possibly imagine. Kate Evans is an experienced apple and pear breeder. She is known internationally for her research in plant...
