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The Chuckanut Radio Hour is a monthly live radio variety show featuring author interviews, performance poetry, a serial radio comedy, and musical performances from Bellingham, Washington. Produced by Village Books in historic Fairhaven and hosted by owners Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert.

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    • Aug 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 152 - Nikki McClure, A FINE LINE (recorded live November, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 71:26


    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.  

    Episode 150 - 17th Anniversary Show with Laurie Frankel, FAMILY, FAMILY(recorded live February 6, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 69:39


    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.  

    Episode 151 - Whatcom Reads Featuring Sasha LaPointe, RED PAINT (recorded live March, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 79:23


    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.   

    Episode 149 - Graham Zimmerman, A FINE LINE (recorded live November, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 69:20


    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.  

    Episode 148 - McKenzie Funk, THE HANK SHOW (recorded live October, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 64:30


    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.  

    Episode 028 - Robert Spector, THE MOM & POP STORE (recorded live, October, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 59:20


    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 RhodesPoets 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. 

    Episode 133 - Rachel Lynn Solomon, OUR YEAR OF MAYBE (recorded live November, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 70:02


    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.  

    Episode 027 - North Cascade Poets joining the Thunder Arm Writing Retreat (recorded live, July, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 69:17


    Guest poets Rick Bass, Kathleen Dean Moore, Holly Hughes, and James Bertolino join us!Musical guest: Reid KerrSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA 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. 

    Episode 147 - David B Williams, HOMEWATERS (recorded live September, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 68:01


    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.  

    Episode 026 - Jim Lynch, BORDERSONGS (recorded live, June, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 74:44


    Guest author Jim Lynch joins us to talk about his book, BORDERSONGS. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest: Gadjo GypsiesSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Oliver de la PazA 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. 

    Episode 025 - Tom Robbins, B IS FOR BEER (recorded live, April, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 74:34


    Guest author Tom Robbins joins us to talk about his book, B IS FOR BEER. Interviewed by Christian Martin.Musical guest: The SenateSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Kevin MurphyA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Deb Slater. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at Boundary Bay Brewery's Beer Garden in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 024 - Stephanie Kallos, SING THEM HOME (recorded live, March, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 76:26


    Guest author Stephanie Kallos joins us to talk about her novel, SING THEM HOME. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest with some fine jazz: Marinas TrioSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 023 - Judith Hendricks, THE LAWS OF HARMONY (recorded live, February, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 73:55


    Guest author Judith Hendricks joins us to talk about her novel, THE LAWS OF HARMONY. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest: Millie & the MentshnSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Felicia GonzalezA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 146 - Lyanda Lynn Haupt, ROOTED (recorded live June, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 71:08


    Guest author Lyanda Lynn Haupt joins us to talk about her book,  ROOTED: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Interviewed by Bec Detrich, Executive Director of North Cascades Institute (NCI) as a part of Village Books' Nature of Writing Series.The Chuckanut Radio Players take gaming to a higher level in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Making fabulous and sweet music tonight is our musical guest, the duet of Traesti Darling.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy performs a magical sleight-of-words. 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.  

    Episode 022 - 2nd Anniversary Show (recorded live, January, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 58:00


    We celebrate our second anniversary with some highlights of the past year's episodes. Musical guests: The SenateSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 145 - Erica Bauermeister, NO TWO PERSONS (recorded live May, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 69:25


     The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a show like no other in store for you tonight.  Our guest author is  Erica Bauermeister for her newest novel, No Two Persons.  Interviewed by Mary Vermillion. The Chuckanut Radio Players take romance on the road  in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Havilah is our musical guest, a singer-songwriter with a rusty pocketknife.  Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy performs more of his poetic profundities.    Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson and announcer, Les Campbell.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

    Episode 021 - J A Jance, CRUEL INTENT (recorded live, December, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 58:30


    Guest author J A Jance joins us to talk about her mystery, Cruel Intent. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Chuck Dingee and Joe YoungSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoet's Corner: J A JanceA heartwarming new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 144 - Sarah Hawley, A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON (recorded live April, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 81:19


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a bewitchingly good show in store for you tonight.  Our guest author is  Sarah Hawley for her book, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon,  which is exactly as much fun as it sounds.  Interviewed by Chuckanut Radio Player, Les Campbell, writer, actor, director, and tax accountant extraordinaire. The Chuckanut Radio Players take a walk on the wild side in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Louis Ledford is our musical guest, a singer-songwriter with a rusty pocketknife.  It's April! So our resident poet, Kevin Murphy is gonna party like it's 1899.   Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson and announcer, Rich Donnelly.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.    

    Episode 020 - Ivan Doig, THE OTHER (recorded live, August, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 59:29


    Guest author Ivan Doig joins us to talk about his novel, The Eleventh Man. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Quick Draw String BandEssayist: Mike McQuaidPoet's Corner: Emily WarneAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 123 - Todd Warger, MURDER & MAYHEM IN THE FOURTH CORNER (recorded live November, 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 69:58


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has quite a show in store for you tonight.  Northwest historian, filmmaker, and author Todd Warger joins us for his book, Murder and Mayhem in the Fourth Corner. Interviewed by Jes Stone.The Chuckanut Radio Players have doggone good time on a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our musical guests tonight are known as Bellingham's purveyors of good time music, The Penny Stinkers!Announcer, Rich Donnelly  and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert. Performed live at Whatcom Community College's Heiner Theater.

    Episode 019 (part 2 of 2) - Garrison Keillor, LIBERTY (recorded live, September, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 47:38


    Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The SenateEssayist: Alan RhodesA silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 019 (part 1 of 2) - Garrison Keillor, LIBERTY (recorded live, September, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 54:49


    Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The SenateEssayist: Alan RhodesA silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 143 - Whatcom Reads Featuring Jess Walter, THE COLD MILLIONS (recorded live March, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 72:27


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a special Whatcom Reads show for you!  Tonight's guest author Jess Walter for his book, The Cold Millions.  Interviewed by Dave Tucker of the IWW. The Chuckanut Radio Players paint the town green  in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter Linda Allen … and more than a few of her musical friends.. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy's travel plans fell through…but hey! he gets to be on the Radio Hour! Announcer Sarah Hutton and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

    Episode 018 - David Guterson, THE OTHER (recorded live, August, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 58:30


    Guest author David Guterson joins us to talk about his novel, THE OTHER. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Klezmer Band, Millie and the MentshnEssayist: Alan RhodesPoet's Corner: Susan EricksonAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 142 - 16th Anniversary Show! Featuring Jessica Gigot, A LITTLE BIT OF LAND (recorded live February, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 78:40


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour is celebrating its sweet 16th birthday!  Tonight's guest author Jessica Gigot for her memoir, A Little Bit of Land.  Interviewed by Claire McElroy. Guest poet Luci Shaw joins us for her new book, Angels Everywhere. The Chuckanut Radio Players take flight in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter Sarah Goodin. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy weaves words of wisdom and whimsy. Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

    Episode 017 - Sherman Alexie! (recorded live, July, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 58:30


    Novelist, poet, trickster, and storyteller Sherman Alexie joins us!Musical guests: Joe YoungEssayist: Alan RhodesAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  on the Village Green behind Village Books  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 141 - Kira Jane Buxton, FERAL CREATURES (recorded live September, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 80:46


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a humdinger of a show for you tonight. Tonight's guest author Kira Jane Buxton for her novel, Feral Creatures.  Interviewed by Les Campbell. The Chuckanut Radio Players are just plain winging it in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter and storyteller Louis Ledford. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy weaves words of wisdom and whimsy. Announcer Sarah Hutton and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

    Episode 016 - Elizabeth George, CARELESS IN RED (recorded live, June, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 58:30


    Author Elizabeth George discusses her novel, Careless in Red.  Interviewer, Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Stone SoupPoet's Corner: Suzanne PaolaEssayist: Alan RhodesA zany new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  at the American Museum of Radio & Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 140 - Jamie Ford, THE MANY DAUGHTERS OF AFONG MOY (recorded live August, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 87:02


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a show of the finest pedigree planned for you tonight. Tonight's guest author Jamie Ford for his newest novel,The Many Daughters of Afong Moy.  Interviewed by Kelly Evert. The Chuckanut Radio Players go where no actor has gone before in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter and educator Havilah Rand. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy waxes rhapsodic and wanes chaotic. Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

    Episode 139 - Stacy D Flood, THE SALT FIELDS (recorded live May, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 74:58


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a wondrous show in store for you.  The Chuckanut Radio Players trip over the light fantastic in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our musical guests is the mellifluous Cape Flattery .Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy produces a plethora of poetic profundities.And writer writer Julie Trimingham will interview tonight's guest author Stacy D Flood about his Southern Gothic novella titled The Salt Fields. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Sarah Hutton and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

    Episode 015 - William Dietrich, The Rosetta Key (recorded live, April, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 58:30


    Author William Dietrich discusses his novel, The Rosetta Key.  Interviewer, Mike McQuaid.Musical guests: Chuck Dingee & Joe YoungPoet's Corner: Paul PiperEssayist: Alan RhodesAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  at the American Museum of Radio & Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

    Episode 138 - Sasha LaPointe, RED PAINT (recorded live April, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 74:11


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a positively poetic show in store for you.  The Chuckanut Radio Players strain each other's credulity in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Our musical guests are Northwest Cellists Coral Marchant & David Jones, string duet.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy mixes his meaty metaphors into a stew of simmering similes.And writer Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor will interview tonight's guest author Sasha LaPointe about her new autobiography, Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement.  

    Episode 014 - Doug Fine, FAREWELL, MY SUBARU (recorded live, March, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 58:30


    It's Earth Day! Author & adventure journalist Doug Fine discusses his book, Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living.  Interviewer, Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Stone Soup and Walt BurkettPoet's Corner: Richard WhittakerEssayists: Mike McQuaid and Alan RhodesA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  at the Crystal Ballroom at the Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement. 

    Episode 013 - Laura Lippman, WHAT THE DEAD KNOW (recorded live, February, 2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 58:30


    Author Laura Lippman discusses her novel, What the Dead Know, along with her other novels and mysteries. Interviewer, Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Holmes Shea BandPoet's Corner: Samuel Green, the first Washington State Poet Laureate.Essayists: Alan Rhodes ...A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement. 

    Episode 137 - Michael Christie, GREENWOOD (recorded live March, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 74:55


    Wooden you know, the Chuckanut Radio Hour has a special Whatcom Reads show in store for you. Author Michael Christie joins us to talk about his newest novel and this year's Whatcom Reads selection, Greenwood. Interviewer, Michael Feerer from the Whatcom Million Trees Project.The Chuckanut Radio Players have a hair-raising…or even better, a hair-curling adventure in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Tonight's musical guest is luthier and musician, Devin Champlin. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy returns with his poetic muse in tow. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at Bellewood Farms in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement. 

    Episode 136 - Thor Hanson, HURRICAN LIZARDS & PLASTIC SQUID (recorded live October 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 67:05


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour returns with a show that will blow you away. Author biologist Thor Hanson joins us to talk about his newest book, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change. Interviewed by Christian Martin of the North Cascades Institute.The Chuckanut Radio Players take a walk on the wild side in new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Tonight's musical guest is a Radio Hour and Bellingham favorite, Sarah Goodin.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy returns with his inimitable performance poetry.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Recorded live at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement.

    Episode 011 - Nancy Horan, LOVING FRANK (recorded live, November, 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 58:30


    Author Nancy Horan discusses her novel, Loving Frank. Interviewer, Floyd McKay.Musical guests: The Walrus and Ron Hardesty & Burt Edkins...Poet's Corner: Bruce Beasley...Essayists: Alan Rhodes ...Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at The American Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the city of subdued excitement. 

    Episode 010 - Chris Finan, FROM THE PALMER RAIDS TO THE PATRIOT ACT (recorded live, October, 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 58:30


    Author Chris Finan discusses his book, From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act. Interviewer, Jack Keith.The Chuckanut Radio Players perform a new episode of The Bellingham Bean...  Musical guest: Paul Klein & Steve Robinson...Poet's Corner: poetry from detainees at Guantanamo...Essayists: Alan Rhodes ...Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson

    Episode 124 - 12th Anniversary Show (recorded live January, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 94:05


    12th Anniversary Show! THREE special guests!Author John Hoyte talks about his book, The Persistence of Light. Interviewer: Andrew McBride Poet Luci Shaw joins us with her new book, Eye of the Beholder. And the host of public radio’s Live Wire and the Bellingham podcast Too Beautiful To Live, Luke Burbank, will conversate with us.  The Chuckanut Radio Players have field some interesting customer questions at Skid Read in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.  Kevin Murphy returns to the poets corner to delight and amaze. Our musical guest is eclectic and local: The Holmes Shea Band!Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Village Books co-owners, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert 

    Episode 009 - Vicki Leon, WORKING IX to V (recorded live, September, 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 59:04


    Author Vicki Leon discusses her book, Working IX to V: Orgy Planners, Funeral Clowns, and Other Prized Professions of the Ancient World with host, Dee RobinsonThe Chuckanut Radio Players perform a new episode of The Bellingham Bean... Musical guest: Robert Sarazin Blake...Poet's Corner: Anita K Boyle...Essayist: Alan Rhodes...Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson

    Episode 125 - Sharma Shields, THE CASSANDRA (recorded live February, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 83:39


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a predictably great show for you tonight. Award-winning Spokane author Sharma Shields discusses her novel, The Cassandra, with interviewer Claire McElroy-Chesson. The Chuckanut Radio Players deal with a Dooley who’s home alone in As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest tonight is Bellingham’s own Frank Sina—I mean, Tim Kraft. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy brings his A-Game, well, his ABC-Game to the Poet’s Corner. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 126 - Stevan Allred, ALEHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD (recorded live March, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 70:12


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a show that's the toast of the town for you tonight. Portland author Stevan Allred discusses his new novel, The Alehouse at the End of the World with interviewer, Chris Colburn.The Chuckanut Radio Players tussle over Daylight Saving Time in As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest tonight is Bellingham’s own Sarah Goodin. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy flashes his shiny new poetic license.We’ll visit with Jesse Nelson from Bellingham and Lynden’s own alehouse, Overflow Taps. Announcer, Rich Donnelly, and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 008 - Jo Dereske, CATALOGUE OF DEATH, A Miss Zukas Mystery (recorded live, August, 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 57:55


    Guest author Jo Dereske with her latest Miss Zukas Mystery, Catalogue of Death. Interviewed by Dee Robinson.The Chuckanut Radio Players perform poetry by U.S. Poet Laureate, Charles Simic and bring us a new episode of The Bellingham Bean.Musical guest, Lindsay Street. Alan Rhodes with one of his famous slice-of-life essays.Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.

    Episode 007 - Kate Trueblood, THE BABY LOTTERY (recorded live, July, 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 58:30


    Guest author Kate Trueblood with her book, The Baby Lottery. Interviewed by Jim Bertolino.The Chuckanut Radio Players present a new episode of The Bellingham Bean.Musical guest up from Seattle, The Senate. Alan Rhodes with an essay on some quirky local history.Poet, Mary Cornish.Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson

    Episode 127 - Laura Kalpakian, THE GREAT PRETENDERS (recorded live April, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 62:07


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has an egg-cellent show for you tonight. Jes Stone interviews Bellingham’s award-author Laura Kalpakian about her newest novel, The Great Pretenders.The Chuckanut Radio Players decide that tulips are better than one in another episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is Tim Kraft channeling his inner Sinatra. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy beats the Beat Poets with one hand tied behind his back.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 128 - John Dodge, A DEADLY WIND (recorded live May, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 68:18


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour will blow you away tonight. Olympia author and journalist John Dodge joins us for his book, A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm. Interviewer, Rich DonnellyThe Chuckanut Radio Players find out that there really is such thing as too much of a good thing in another episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guests tonight are the Bellingham family band: The McHughs. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will tell no rhyme before its time.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 006 - Ian McEwan, ON CHESIL BEACH (recorded live, June 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 58:45


    Guest author Ian McEwan with his novel, On Chesil Beach. The Chuckanut Radio Players present a new episode of The Bellingham Bean.Musical guest, Walrus and Bellingham Youth Jazz Band. Alan Rhodes with a slice of life essay.Poet Chad Helder.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson

    Episode 129 - Terry Brooks, THE STIEHL ASSASSIN (recorded live June, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 76:29


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour will be one for the books tonight. And the world-renowned author of the famed Shannara series Terry Brooks joins us for his most recent book in the series, The Stiehl Assassin. Interviewed by local science fiction and fantasy author, Spencer EllsworthThe Chuckanut Radio Players are up to more of their frantic antics in another episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest tonight is singer, songwriter Louis Ledford.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy puts the pro in prose poetry.Announcer, Les Campbell and hosts and co-owners of Village Books, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 130 - Erica Bauermeister, THE SCENT KEEPER (recorded live July, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 66:56


    The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a HOT lineup tonight. Our musical guest tonight is award-winning singer, songwriter Amber Darland.The Chuckanut Radio Players have too much of a doggone good time in another episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will delight and amaze us from the poet’s corner.And our special guest is bestselling author Erica Bauermeister, joining us with her newest novel, The Scent Keeper. Interviewed by Kelly Evert.Announcer, Sarah Hutton. Hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert

    Episode 005 - Susan Vreeland, THE LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY (recorded live, May 2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 59:39


    France Abounds!Guest author Susan Vreeland with her novel, Luncheon of the Boating Party. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.The Chuckanut Radio Players present a new episode of The Bellingham Bean (with French pastry chef).Musical guest, Rouge. Lummi Storyteller, Pauline HillaireAlan Rhodes with a slice of life essay.Announcer Rich Donnelly and host, Chuck Robinson

    Episode 131 - Karl Marlantes, DEEP RIVER (recorded live September, 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 83:24


    Guest author, Karl Marlantes joins us for his novel Deep River. Interviewed by announcer, Rich Donnelly. The Chuckanut Radio Players talk turkey in new episode of As the Ham Turns. Musical guest, Saloon. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy waxes rhapsodic and we’ll ALSO hear from a trio of Bellingham's Youth Peaceful Poets. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson

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