Exploring Washington State - The Podcast

03/12/2025

Latest episode is a feel good episode! Please give it a listen and help out if you can.... get it "can" talking recycling.

Help schools by recycling aluminum cans! Learn how Scuba Jess is turning trash into treasure in this inspiring Exploring Washington State episode.

03/05/2025

🚨New podcast episode alert

To help celebrate St. Patrick's Day I sat down with Patrick Pearse McAleese owner of Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Kells is celebrating for a full 2 weeks! this year. Loads of music, food, and Irish fun!

In this episode you will learn about the history of Kells, and find out about the history of the Butterworth building where Kells shares the space with some visitors who have been there for over a 100 years!

Tune in now. Link in the comments.

01/22/2025

The latest episode is all about beer! Kendall Jones of the Washington Beer Blog joins the show to talk about craft brewing in Washington State.

Like beer? Grab one of your favorites and give the episode a listen!

In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast , Scott Cowan welcomes Kendall Jones, founder of the Washington Beer Blog, to discuss the history and futu…

01/08/2025

Here is the first episode of 2025! Starting off with a bang! Meghanne Storey shares her story of becoming homeless as a teenager and building a life that is full of love and music.

Please give this one a listen and share with your friends

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast ! This time, Scott Cowan sits down with Meghan Storey, a talented musician with …

12/18/2024

Latest episode just dropped. Learn how Bolder K9 is able to help rescue dogs in Washington State!

Hey there, friends! In this episode of the Exploring Washington State podcast, your host Scott Cowan dives into a fun and heartwarming conversation with Jake Eberha…

12/04/2024

The latest podcast featuring Joel Myrene who is helping young musicians find a place to play music in Wenatchee.

In this episode of the Exploring Washington State podcast, Scott Cowan sits down with Wenatchee local and music enthusiast Joel Myrene for a lively conversation pac…

11/20/2024

Seattle Icon Steve Pearson joins the show!

From the iconic band The Heats to the Rangehoods Steve's musical journey is full of amazing memories. Tune in and learn about the Seattle music scene before Grunge.

This week on the Exploring Washington State Podcast , we sit down with Steve Pearson—Seattle’s rock and roll legend. From his iconic days with The Heats to the rauc…

10/23/2024

Have you ever been to Alderbrook Resort?

Mark Phelan has worked there for over 20 years! He shares all sorts of great stories with me on this episode.

Tune in now.

Meet Mark Phelan, Director of Marketing at the stunning Alderbrook Resort and Spa . If you've ever wondered what it's like to work at one of Washington's most cheri…

10/16/2024

Here is the latest from the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Kirk was a very interesting guy to listen to. Lots of valuable insights.

In this episode, we talk with Kirk Hansen, Director of Forestry at the Northwest Natural Resource Group , about his journey from Minnesota to Washington State and h…

10/09/2024

Our latest episode. What exactly are we talking about Europe for?

Well Cassandra Overby lives in Snohomish and is a travel writer focusing on travel in Europe. See how Washington State and Europe overlap.

Cassandra Overby, author of "Home Base Hiking Europe," shares her journey from a business student to a writer inspired by her extensive travels. Rediscovering trave…

09/25/2024

With Explore Washington State – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Imagine that! I wonder how this happened? 😉

09/25/2024

Alright, it is autumn and the leaves are changing. Get out there and Explore Washington and take some great Photos.

Lisa Mize joins the show to talk all things photography and Washington State. Pick up some great tips on how to improve your photos.

Find out a great place to have a cup of coffee. Of course we talk Cake vs. Pie and more!

Exploring Washington: Autumn Photography, Iconic Landscapes, and Life on a Boat Washington State is a photographer's paradise, offering a rich diversity of landscap…

09/25/2024

Coffee?

YES PLEASE.

Meet Chris Baldwin of Island Time Coffee on Whidbey Island. Chris has 4 fantastic coffees available through his small coffee company. His journey from commercial graphic design to commercial coffee is most definitely worth a listen.

There will be an announcement coming up soon related to this episode. Stay Tuned!

Meet Chris Baldwin: A Blend of Art and Coffee Our guest, Chris Baldwin, is a true craftsman. As a designer and artist by profession, Chris has always had a passion …

09/25/2024

Wow, September got away from us. Here are some recent episodes that we have released.

Kelly Goto is an amazing person. You need to listen to her as she describes the process of creating and publishing a book that captures and celebrates her father's cartoons. One of my favorite episodes.

Meet Kelly Goto Kelly Goto is a trailblazing American entrepreneur renowned for her user experience design and contextual research. Kelly began using .ethnography, …

08/28/2024

Meet Kelly Milner Halls Her latest kids book is about the story of the discovery of the only dinosaur fossil found in Washington State.

Fascinating story and Kelly is a very interesting story teller. Give this one a listen.

In this episode, we're transported back to the dawn of prehistoric times as we accompany the passionate author, Kelly Milner Halls, on a thrilling adventure. Let's …

08/21/2024

Have you been to Twisp?

If not what the heck is the matter with you? 😆

Learn about Twisp and the Methow Valley in this episode. Juliet was a wonderful guest and full of amazing information about her home.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Exploring Washington State podcast, where we bring you the best of Washington State. In this episode, we had the pleasure of si…

08/07/2024

This was a fun one! Steve Duda is a great guest who has some fantastic fish tails......

If you are a fan of fishing or if you just want to hear some wonderful stories this is a episode you do not want to miss.

Meet Steve Duda. Originally from Detroit now living in Seattle. Steve is currently the Head of Fish Tales for Patagonia. Steve was introduced to Fly Fishing when he…