This week on the podcast we chatted up Everett mayoral candidate and Cocoon House's Emeritus CEO Cassie Franklin. Serving homeless youth since 2005, Franklin rose up the ranks at Cocoon House and strengthened the organization from the inside out.

Tune in to find out how she became fluent in German and which rough and tough sport she played in college. And, you know, why she loves Everett.

This week on the podcast we were honored to talk to current Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson. Mayor of Everett for 14 years, Ray Stephanson has a heart for Everett and making the community thrive. Throughout the podcast, we also hear from a variety of friends and colleagues reminding all of us why Stephanson has had such a strong following throughout his decade of service. Tune in to hear a legend regale why the waterfront is important and what January 2018 will hold.

Well, it's happened. We've reached the terrible 2's. Over 500 blog posts, 35+ videos, and 2 seasons of podcasts later, we're still getting a high off of this ol' city Everett.

Everett-lifer Cory Michaelis grew up in Everett, taught high school in Everett, and now makes people laugh in Everett. Now a stand up comedian with his own show at Emory's on Silver Lake, Cory chose to leave his life as a teacher to pursue a life of comedy, and boy was it a bumpy ride. Listen in to find out if farts are lumpy (what?!) and how he became the funniest man in Everett.

This week on the podcast we sat down with our office roommate Dana Oliver from the Downtown Everett Association. When not taking care of cigarette butts in downtown, Dana juggles contractors, runs the Everpark parking garage, and meets with business owners to learn how to make downtown a thriving community. Tune in to find out where those cigarette butts go and how to become an Everett Stakeholder.

Today on the podcast we talked to Housing Hope's Elizabeth Kohl and Hope Works Kristen (KK) Kosidowski. Hope Works and Housing Hope are local nonprofits working to make everyday folk's lives better. From poverty and homeless assistance to programs for kids and teens, these two organizations give opportunities and resources to those that need them most.

This week on the podcast we sat down with local business owner and plant guru Kristen Keenan. When not undergoing a giant house renovation, Keenan's out operating her business Vertical Gardens Northwest and organizing a local artisan market called the Everett Makers Market. Join us to learn about the mystery of Ebey Island and how her garden is growing to new heights.

Cocoon House: a safe place for at risk youth, teen mothers, and more in Snohomish County. We sat down with Cocoon House's VP Joe Alonzo and Board Member Steve Erickson to talk about what the do, how they do it, and what they have planned next. Cocoon House is passionate about supporting youth who need it most, providing them with a safe place where volunteers and staff provide encouragement and love. Join us to learn about their new housing expansion plans for homeless youth and success stories from past experiences.

Local legend Barb Lamoureux is a local Everetite who grew up on Walnut and has a thorough history of living local. Founder of Lamoureux Real Estate in 1988, Barb left home at a young age and traveled to her heart's content until coming home to Everett once again. Listen in to hear about her life in Hawaii and her interesting connection to Judd and Black.

Today on the podcast we talked to local artists Josh and Rosemary Jones; both of whom are passionate about the city they live in. A photographer and a painter, Josh and Rosemary's art can be seen all over Everett whether it's Rosemary's art deco street piano or Josh's metallic prints at the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. Tune in to find out how these folks geo cache with water color.