Exploring Washington State
Scott Cowan
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The Exploring Washington State Podcast is for you if you are looking for ideas and inspirations of great places to visit, fantastic places to grab a bite to eat and drink. If you want to know more about the businesses that call Washington State home, learn about the amazing artists who are creating artwork.The State of Washington is an amazing place to live and a great place to visit. The Exploring Washington State Podcast helps to showcase the splendor of Washington State. Remember "there is always more to explore!”
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Jesse Butterworth Creating Sonic Bliss and Visual Wonder
Exploring Washington State
02/15/21 • 53 min
Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 44.
In this episode Scott Cowan has a conversation with Jesse Butterworth. Jesse is the lead singer of The West Coast Feed. He also has recorded a solo album that will be released in 2021.
Jesse shares stories about The West Coast Feed and his musical inspirations. He recorded his solo album All The Gold I've Struck at Abbey Road Studios. His stories about Abbey Road are pure gold.
Earlier in his musical career Jesse and his band The Daily Planet moved from California to Nashville. He broke his leg during a performance and that band ended up going in separate directions. He ended up moving to Washington State where he and his family live near Seattle.
We talk about how artists are navigating and surviving during the pandemic.
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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.
The Blind Woodsman: John Furniss
Exploring Washington State
02/11/21 • 52 min
Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 43.
In this episode Scott Cowan has a conversation John Furniss. John is known as the Blind Woodsman. Living with his wife Anne in Washougal Washington. With over 500,000 Tik Tok followers John has become Internet Famous.
Blind due to an unsuccessful suicide attempt John has managed to find his purpose in life and he shares his story with us on this episode. The episode is full of interesting stories and will leave you wanting to know more about John and his journey.
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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.
Stephanie Anne Johnson and The Hidogs: A Tacoma Original
Exploring Washington State
02/08/21 • 78 min
Stephanie Anne Johnson and The Hidogs are a Tacoma area band that you need to hear about.
In this episode we have a conversation with Stephanie Anne Johnson. Full of energy, passion, and a genuine appreciation for music. Stephanie Anne is a true joy to listen to.
Stephanie Anne shares stories of their musical journey starting at Jason Lee Middle School, Stadium High School, Pacific Lutheran University, and the television show The Voice.
This episode was an enjoyable conversation and I am sure you will enjoy getting to know Stephanie Anne Johnson better. Grab your favorite beverage and listen now.
We hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about the Tacoma and Washington State music scene.
Every Monday we will be interviewing a Washington State musician, producer, venue owner, author, anyone who lives and breathes music in our great state.
Botanical Bee Apothecary
Exploring Washington State
02/04/21 • 36 min
Exploring Washington State episode 41
In this episode MacKenzie Passegger has a conversation with Dena Selert and her daughter and business partner Chris.
We learn how this mother daughter duo have launched a high quality natural skin care company in Spokane. They share the process of how they are growing by bringing natural small batch products to market.
Learn more about this Spokane based business in this episode.
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.
Rusted Metal: Pacific Northwest Heavy Metal and Hard Rock a Conversation with Brian Naron
Exploring Washington State
02/01/21 • 74 min
Episode 40 of the Exploring Washington State Podcast.
Brian Naron one of the authors of Rusted Metal: A Guide to Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Music in the Pacific Northwest (1970 and 1995) Rusted Metal is the definitive guide to Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music. This book took over5 years to complete Truly a labor of love for James R. Beach, James Tolin, Brian Naron, and James D Sutton.
Brian shares a TON of stories about bands, musicians, and venues. If you saw a band in Washington in the 70's, 80's and 90's you will most likely find something in this book that will help you remember the good ol' days.
We hope you enjoy this episode as we talk Washington State Rock and Roll music.
Every Monday we will be interviewing a Washington State musician, producer, venue owner, author, anyone who lives and breathes music in our great state.
Lilly's Most Excellent Adventures. Wheeling Washington State with Lilly Longshore
Exploring Washington State
01/28/21 • 56 min
Exploring Washington State episode 39
In this episode Scott Cowan has a conversation with Lilly Longshore. Lilly is a C5-6 quadriplegic who lives near Vancouver Washington.
Lilly recently published a book "Lilly's Most Excellent Wheelchair Adventures: Wheeling Washington State"
In this episode we chat with Lilly about places in Washington State that are wheelchair accessible. Lilly shares many places that can be accessed by individuals who need to use wheelchairs.
Lots of great information to help you if you looking for places to visit in Washington State that are accessible by wheelchair.
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.
Wanz and the Orange Suit: Worldwide Thrift Shopping.
Exploring Washington State
01/25/21 • 90 min
Exploring Washington State episode 38
Part 4 Featuring my long time friend, former roommate, and family member Michael "Wanz" Wansley. We are going to cover over 40 years of his musical journey.
In Part 4 we finish our conversation and we learn more about the journey that Wanz travelled as he was called in to sing the hook on Thrift Shop and the worldwide tour that was to follow. The story of his role in the song and how he ended up quitting his corporate job to take a leap of faith and follow his dream is worth a listen.
This is a long episode. We did not want to rush through the story so make sure you listen to the end.
Settle in grab a beverage and keep listening as Wanz shares the most famous part of his musical career.
Every Monday we will be interviewing a Washington State musician, producer, venue owner, author, anyone who lives and breathes music in our great state.
Cider and Hiking. Conversation with Ava Davis PNW Cider Girl
Exploring Washington State
01/21/21 • 57 min
In this episode Scott Cowan has a conversation with Ava Davis or as she is known online PNW Cider Girl.
Ava is an avid hiker and cider enthusiast. She combines her love for hiking and ciders. Many of her cider reviews show the cider at some location on one of her hikes. Ava also completed 52 hikes in 52 weeks in 2020. We chat about what it takes to go for a hike and complete such a large goal.
Lots of conversation about ciders and how Washington State is one of the hot spots in the world for cider. We chat about good places to get a cider in Tacoma.
If you like hiking you will like this episode. If you like cider you will like this episode. You will like this episode because Ava is lot of fun to listen to.
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.
Wanz In Seattle The Early Years. Tower Records, Grunge, and More.
Exploring Washington State
01/18/21 • 61 min
Exploring Washington State episode 36
Part 3 Featuring my long time friend, former roommate, and family member Michael "Wanz" Wansley. We are going to cover over 40 years of his musical journey.
In Part 3 we chat about more of his early experiences and bands in Seattle from the late 1980's until the early 2000's Wanz's first job was at Tower Records in the U District. Many of his connections in the business were first made while working at Tower.
Settle in grab a beverage and keep listening as Wanz shares more of his early musical career.
Every Monday we will be interviewing a Washington State musician, producer, venue owner, author, anyone who lives and breathes music in our great state.
Birding with Karla Kelly
Exploring Washington State
02/18/21 • 50 min
Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 45.
Karla Kelly joins us to have a conversation about Birding in Washington State. Karla is an Avian Field Technician with Ecostudies Institute. In this weekend we chat about Birding in Washington State. Karla's job has her studying birds on the prairies of South Puget Sound.
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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