Author Melissa Arnot Reid joins us to talk about her life and new book, ENOUGH: CLIMBING TOWARD A TRUE SELF ON MOUNT EVEREST. Interviewer: mountain guide, Alyssa Young.We’ll talk with Professor Laura Laffrado about the re-publication of Ella Higginson’s classic novel, Mariela, of Out West.The Chuckanut Radio Players have run their course in a brand new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy finagles more fanciful verse out of his fountain pen with his original performance poetry…  Our musical guest is Bellingham-based and betimes busker Andre Carrao of Advice from Friends. Hosted by Village Books&apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Author &lt;b&gt;Melissa Arnot Reid &lt;/b&gt;joins us to talk about her life and new book, &lt;b&gt;ENOUGH: CLIMBING TOWARD A TRUE SELF ON MOUNT EVEREST&lt;/b&gt;. Interviewer: mountain guide, Alyssa Young.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll talk with &lt;b&gt;Professor Laura Laffrado &lt;/b&gt;about the re-publication of &lt;b&gt;Ella Higginson&lt;/b&gt;’s classic novel, &lt;b&gt;Mariela, of Out West&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Chuckanut Radio Players have run their course in a brand new episode of &lt;b&gt;As the Ham Turns&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our resident poet &lt;b&gt;Kevin Murphy &lt;/b&gt;finagles more fanciful verse out of his fountain pen with his original performance poetry… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Our musical guest is Bellingham-based and betimes busker &lt;b&gt;Andre Carrao&lt;/b&gt; of Advice from Friends. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Village Books&amp;apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the &lt;b&gt;Lairmont Manor  &lt;/b&gt;in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Author Melissa Arnot Reid joins us to talk about her life and new book, ENOUGH: CLIMBING TOWARD A TRUE SELF ON MOUNT EVEREST. Interviewer: mountain guide, Alyssa Young. We’ll talk with Professor Laura Laffrado about the re-publication of Ella Higginson’s classic novel, Mariela, of Out West. The Chuckanut Radio Players have run their course in a brand new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our resident poet Kevin Murphy finagles more fanciful verse out of his fountain pen with his original per...

Episode 167 - Melissa Arnot Reid, ENOUGH (recorded live October, 2025)

Author Leif Enger joins us to talk about his latest novel, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE. Interviewer: Susan Marie Conrad.We&apos;ll talk with Susan Marie Conrad about her memoir, INSIDE: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE.The Chuckanut Radio Players  are sitting pretty in another new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  wows us with his wondrous wordsmithery and original performance poetry… Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Bob Paltrow.   Hosted by Village Books&apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Author &lt;b&gt;Leif Enger &lt;/b&gt;joins us to talk about his latest novel, &lt;b&gt;I CHEERFULLY REFUSE&lt;/b&gt;. Interviewer: Susan Marie Conrad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;ll talk with Susan Marie Conrad about her memoir, &lt;b&gt;INSIDE: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Chuckanut Radio Players  are sitting pretty in another new episode of &lt;b&gt;As the Ham Turns&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our resident poet &lt;b&gt;Kevin Murphy &lt;/b&gt; wows us with his wondrous wordsmithery and original performance poetry… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and multimedia artist &lt;b&gt;Bob Paltrow&lt;/b&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Village Books&amp;apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the &lt;b&gt;Lairmont Manor  &lt;/b&gt;in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Author Leif Enger joins us to talk about his latest novel, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE. Interviewer: Susan Marie Conrad. We'll talk with Susan Marie Conrad about her memoir, INSIDE: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE. The Chuckanut Radio Players  are sitting pretty in another new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  wows us with his wondrous wordsmithery and original performance poetry…  Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and multimedia art...

Episode 166 - Leif Enger, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE (recorded live September, 2025)

Author Maria Reva joins us to talk about her darkly comic novel, ENDLING. Interviewer: Yuliya Tverdova.The Chuckanut Radio Players  are all very patient in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  unveils more verses from his valise with his original performance poetry…  Our musical guest is singer-songwriter Simon Llewelyn Evans.   Hosted by Village Books&apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Author &lt;b&gt;Maria Reva &lt;/b&gt;joins us to talk about her darkly comic novel, &lt;b&gt;ENDLING&lt;/b&gt;. Interviewer: Yuliya Tverdova.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Chuckanut Radio Players  are all very patient in a new episode of &lt;b&gt;As the Ham Turns&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our resident poet &lt;b&gt;Kevin Murphy &lt;/b&gt; unveils more verses from his valise with his original performance poetry… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Our musical guest is singer-songwriter &lt;b&gt;Simon Llewelyn Evans&lt;/b&gt;.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Village Books&amp;apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the &lt;b&gt;Lairmont Manor  &lt;/b&gt;in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Author Maria Reva joins us to talk about her darkly comic novel, ENDLING. Interviewer: Yuliya Tverdova. The Chuckanut Radio Players  are all very patient in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  unveils more verses from his valise with his original performance poetry…   Our musical guest is singer-songwriter Simon Llewelyn Evans.    Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  P...

Episode 165 - Maria Reva, ENDLING (recorded live July, 2025)

Poets Robert Lashley (I NEVER DREAMED YOU&apos;D LEAVE IN SUMMER), Rena Priest (I SING THE SALMON HOME), Kevin Murphy (THE LAST NORMAL YEAR) join us to talk about their books and the craft of poetry. The Chuckanut Radio Players  have a hoot and a holler on a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  3-Oh joins us as our OOOsome musical guest. Hosted by Village Books&apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo&apos;s Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Poets &lt;b&gt;Robert Lashley (I NEVER DREAMED YOU&amp;apos;D LEAVE IN SUMMER), Rena Priest (I SING THE SALMON HOME), Kevin Murphy (THE LAST NORMAL YEAR)&lt;/b&gt; join us to talk about their books and the craft of poetry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Chuckanut Radio Players  have a hoot and a holler on a new episode of &lt;b&gt;As the Ham Turns&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; 3-Oh&lt;/b&gt; joins us as our OOOsome musical guest. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Village Books&amp;apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the &lt;b&gt;Hotel Leo&amp;apos;s Crystal Ballroom  &lt;/b&gt;in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Poets Robert Lashley (I NEVER DREAMED YOU'D LEAVE IN SUMMER), Rena Priest (I SING THE SALMON HOME), Kevin Murphy (THE LAST NORMAL YEAR) join us to talk about their books and the craft of poetry.  The Chuckanut Radio Players  have a hoot and a holler on a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   3-Oh joins us as our OOOsome musical guest.  Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal...

Episode 164 - Poets Robert Lashley, Rena Priest, & Kevin Murphy (recorded live June, 2025)

Author Patrick Hutchison joins us to talk about his bestselling memoir, CABIN: OFF THE GRID ADVENTURES WITH A CLUELESS CRAFTSMAN. Interviewer: Troy Luginbill.The Chuckanut Radio Players clown around in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy is well and truly versed with his original performance poetry.Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and west coast roamer, Phil Paige. Hosted by Village Books&apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo&apos;s Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Author &lt;b&gt;Patrick Hutchison &lt;/b&gt;joins us to talk about his bestselling memoir, &lt;b&gt;CABIN: OFF THE GRID ADVENTURES WITH A CLUELESS CRAFTSMAN&lt;/b&gt;. Interviewer: Troy Luginbill.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Chuckanut Radio Players clown around in a new episode of &lt;b&gt;As the Ham Turns&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our resident poet &lt;b&gt;Kevin Murphy &lt;/b&gt;is well and truly versed with his original performance poetry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and west coast roamer, &lt;b&gt;Phil Paige&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Village Books&amp;apos; Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the &lt;b&gt;Hotel Leo&amp;apos;s Crystal Ballroom  &lt;/b&gt;in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Author Patrick Hutchison joins us to talk about his bestselling memoir, CABIN: OFF THE GRID ADVENTURES WITH A CLUELESS CRAFTSMAN. Interviewer: Troy Luginbill. The Chuckanut Radio Players clown around in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our resident poet Kevin Murphy is well and truly versed with his original performance poetry. Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and west coast roamer, Phil Paige.  Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly ...

Episode 163 - Patrick Hutchison, CABIN (recorded live May, 2025)

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