Exploring Washington State - The Podcast

05/05/2025

Hello- We have made a decision to no longer be members of the Facebook community. Effective May 5, 2025.

Effective today we are shutting down all future updates to all of our pages and groups.

Facebook takes 30 days to remove pages and groups so this page will look like it is active for a bit longer.

We hope you will continue to follow us on our website www.explorewashingtonstate.com

Thanks for being such great fans!

Discover Washington’s hidden gems, epic adventures, scenic road trips, and must-visit spots. Get expert tips and plan your perfect getaway today!

04/30/2025

Are you looking for a great place to spend time outdoors? What if I told you there were maps that showed you all of the outdoor recreation locations in Washington State?

Tune in and learn how you can use the maps from Northwest Portal to plan your next great Washington State adventure!

Meet Jennifer Hackett, the force behind Northwest Portal—a one-of-a-kind platform mapping all of Washington’s recreation!

04/09/2025

🎬 That's a wrap as they say in movies.

Rochelle Robinson one of the board members of the Cascadia International Women's Film Festival board was my guest on this episode.

Talking movies, festivals, food & drink, and Bellingham.

Give it a listen!

In this Exploring Washington State Podcast episode, Scott sits down with Rochelle Robinson. Rochelle is a board member of the Cascadia International Women's

03/27/2025

Latest episode. Another great introduction by Raymond Hayden

Champagne Sunday celebrating the release of their 10th album!

Tune in now.

Jessi and Jared Fredeen are the powerhouse duo behind Champagne Sunday, a Tacoma-based band that’s been making music—and memories—together for two decades.

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…