Exploring Washington State

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If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  

 Our guest for this episode is Stephanie Forrer. Steph is the host of the “Eat, Drink, Travel, Y’all,” podcast where  she has delicious conversations with the most intriguing industry professionals in the culinary world.  Steph also is a active food and travel writer, photographer and social media marketing consultant.
 
Originally from Alabama Steph decided to move west.  Her three choices were Los Angeles, San Francisco or Tacoma..... find out why she chose the Seattle/Tacoma area over LA or San Francisco.

Great stories about food, drink, and travel across the State of Washington. My list of must try places continues to grow.

Stephanie is now living in Walla Walla and we spend a lot of the episode talking about food and wine in Walla Walla..  It is obvious that she is happy to be living in Walla Walla and loves to share places to visit, and things to do.

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 Mark Pickerel is our guest for this episode.  Mark was the original drummer of the band Screaming Trees. Originally from Ellensburg Screaming Trees were one of the first bands to be signed to a major label during the "grunge era" The episode was recorded in the recording studio where the first Screaming Trees album was recorded.

Mark is an amazing story teller and the episode is full of stories from his time playing drums.  Currently Mark is performing with his band Pickerel and the Peyote 3 around the Northwest. 

In addition Mark has a vintage clothing business and a used records business. His inventory can be found at multiple locations in Kittitas County and beyond. 

If you are a fan of the Seattle music of the late 1980's and 1990's this episode will make your day.

 There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    

This episode is a conversation with Nick Zentner a Geology Professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg.  Nick is the host of Nick From Home and Nick On The Rocks.  Additionally Nick is a well known lecturer on geology and a winner of the James Shea Award, a national award recognizing exceptional delivery of Earth Science to the general public.  

Nick shares multiple pieces of information in this episode about geology in Central Washington as well as the Cascades. I found my conversation with Nick to be very engaging and I know that you will as well.  

If you have not heard of Nick Zentner please listen to this episode and you will be very entertained. If you have heard Nick speak before you know what to expect and this will not disappoint.

Here are links to some other shows that Nick has appeared on.

• Nick On The Rocks Produced for PBS Television.
• Nick From Home.  Livestreams on YouTube from his home during the 2020 Pandemic
• Central Rocks Roadside Geology Produced by Central Washington University

If you want other great ideas of places to visit, or to find out more about people who are making amazing things in Washington State you can visit Explore Washington State.

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Cathy Faulkner or perhaps you know her as "The Late" Cathy Faulkner joins us to talk about Seattle's music scene in the 1980's and 1990's

Cathy started at 99.9 KISW when she was 15 years old. Image that with labor laws today. From her internship to her time as a DJ, Music Director, Program Director, and more Cathy was on air during the most important decade in Seattle's music history.

We're bringing something to throw on the turntable for you to check out. That was the philosophy at KISW.  What a great way to run a radio station.

Did you know that AC/DC was launched in the United States because of KISW? Find out how Seattle radio helped us learn about AC/DC.

From the early days of such Seattle Icons Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden plus so many others.... Cathy was able to have her finger on the pulse of the Seattle club scene during the halcyon days.

Cathy was an amazing guest and was very generous with her time and stories.  This is a must listen to episode!

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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 to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.

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Allie Schank is my guest for this episode of the podcast. Allie is the general manager of the Wenatchee AppleSox.

Allie Joined the AppleSox out of college she is a graduate of the University of Georgia and she is a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan.

We talk all things Wenatchee AppleSox baseball related including my attempt to be the public address announcer for the AppleSox this season.

Yes you can also we discuss how the AppleSox give back to the Wenatchee area and how they focus on providing quality affordable family entertainment

This is the last in our series of conversations with the general managers of the West Coast League Washington state based teams. I hope you have enjoyed finding out how the seven teams provide opportunity for up-and-coming college ball players and provide entertainment for the towns that are the hosts for the teams.

West Coast League Baseball has just thrown out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?

This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia.

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.

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If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  

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Paige Anderson Executive Director of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT) is my guest for this episode.

DERT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Deschutes Watershed. DERT began organizing in 2009 and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2011. In 2020, DERT became an affiliate of Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance.

Paige  explains why the estuary is important and how DERT is working with various stakeholders to insure that the watershed is restored and returned to a healthy balance.

We learn the history of DERT and how

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.

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If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  

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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 Zylberschteins 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 made bagels, fresh baked bread and much more.

Josh shares with us his journey from a pop up bakery to a deli and now a Kosher restaurant. Both the deli and the sister restaurant Eat at Muriel's.  Both  Zylberschtein's and Muriel's pay tribute to Josh's family. I especially enjoyed hearing about his grandmother and her fondness for Corona and pizza.

If you are a fan of great sandwiches, bagels or freshly baked breads you will be very hungry after listening to this episode.  Listen in to hear all about Josh and his journey.

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 content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!

If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  

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