Guest artist and author Nikki McClure joins us to talk about her book,  Something About the Sky. Interviewed by author and poet, Jessica Gigot.

The Chuckanut Radio Players explore the differences between a flashback and a backsplash in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own singer songwriter and co-host of the Neighborhood Songwriter Showcase, Andy Bunn. 

It’s April and National Poetry Month, so two, count ‘em TWO poets tonight…  In addition to our resident poet extraordinaire, Kevin Murphy's performance poetry, tonight’s interviewer, the ecopoetic Jessica Gigot will share her poetry.

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author Laurie Frankel joins us on our 17th Anniversary Show to talk about her novel,  FAMILY, FAMILY. Interviewed by Sarah Murphy-Kangas.

The Chuckanut Radio Players find themselves in quite a pickle in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Our musical guest, Marz the Smartest Man on Earth.

Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will astound and amaze us with his award-winning and awe-inspiring… uh… words. (That’s why HE’S the poet.)

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a special Whatcom Reads show for you! 

 Tonight’s guest author Sasha LaPointe for her memoir, Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk.  Interviewed by poet Quenton Baker.

The Chuckanut Radio Players surprisingly find themselves all on the same page in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

 Our musical guest is the amazing, generous, and versatile violinist Swil Kanim. 

 Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will delight and astound us with another inimitable performance.

 Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

Guest author Graham Zimmerman joins us to talk about his book,  A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains. Interviewed by photographer and ecologist Ken Etzel.

The Chuckanut Radio Players have a mind-blowing new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Our musical guest, Traesti Darling.

Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy has sharpened his pencil for some fresh performance poetry. 

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author McKenzie Funks joins us to talk about his book,  The Hank Show: How a House-Painting, Drug-Running Dea Informant Built the Machine That Rules Our Lives. Interviewed by journalist Charlie Warzel.

The Chuckanut Radio Players are drumming up something special in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Our musical guest, Sarah Goodin!

Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy purveys his poignant perspectives through his performance poetry. 

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author Robert Spector joins us to talk about his book, THE MOM & POP STORE. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.

Musical guest:  Sarsaparilla Boys

Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes

Poets Corner: Poetry performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.

Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

Guest author Rachel Lynn Solomon joins us to talk about her book,  OUR YEAR OF MAYBE. Interviewed by Sarah Hutton.

The Chuckanut Radio Players have a doggone good time  in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Musical guest is the mellifluous Sarah Goodin 

Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy schools us on the art of performance poetry.

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Sylvia Arts Center  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest poets Rick Bass, Kathleen Dean Moore, Holly Hughes, and James Bertolino join us!

Musical guest: Reid Kerr

Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes

A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.

Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

Guest author David B Williams joins us to talk about his book,  HOMEWATERS: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound . Interviewed by novelist Erica Bauermeister.

The Chuckanut Radio Players are up to their usual head scratching antics in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  

Joining us from across the pond is our musical guest, Schnickelfritz.

Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy has sharpened his pencil for some fresh performance poetry. 

Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author Jim Lynch joins us to talk about his book, BORDERSONGS. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.

Musical guest: Gadjo Gypsies

Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes

Poets Corner: Oliver de la Paz

A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.

Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.