Author Steve Duda joins us to talk about his book, RIVER SONGS: MOMENTS OF WILD WONDER IN FLY-FISHING . Interviewing is the multi-talented Andy Bunn who, coincidentally and conveniently, is our musical guest. The Chuckanut Radio Players put their marriage to the test in a new episode of As the Ham Turns . Our resident poet Kevin Murphy ’s alliteration always adds allure to his poetry. Tonight, you MAY find out what his assonance does. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hans...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 158Ep. 18
Renee Erickson joins us to talk about her newest cookbook that’s more than a cookbook, Sunlight and Breadcrumbs: Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity. Interviewed by Sarah Murphy-Kangas. The Chuckanut Radio Players have seasonally appropriate misadventures in a new episode of As the Ham Turns . Our musical guest is worldwide performing but Bellingham-based singer-songwriter, Tracy Spring . Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. Performed li...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 18Ep. 157
The multi-talented Julie Trimingham joins us to talk about the new children's book, Our Hearts Beat as One and to interview author David Neiwert about his book, Of Orcas and Men. The Chuckanut Radio Players take a brisk jog down memory lane in a new episode of As the Ham Turns . Our resident poet Kevin Murphy serves up some poetic justice. Our musical guest is the captivating and profound singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans . Hosted by Sarah Hawley and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. P...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 18Ep. 156
Our own Les Campbell will have a bit of chinwag with tonight’s guest author Jacqueline Winspear about her newest book, The Comfort of Ghosts , the final installment in her long-running and beloved Maisie Dobbs mysteries. The Chuckanut Radio Players are up to their eyeballs in Britishisms in a new episode of As the Ham Turns . Our resident poet Kevin Murphy will wax and wane poetic. Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own singer-songwriter, Sarah Goodin . Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly E...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 18Ep. 155
Tonight’s guest author, editor, and publisher Elaina Ellis joins us to talk about her newest project, Someplace Different, A Romance Anthology . Interviewed by author, Sarah Hawley . You’ll laugh yourself to distraction as the Chuckanut Radio Players write themselves into a corner in a new episode of As the Ham Turns . Our resident poet Kevin Murphy beats the beat poets at their own game. You’ll be tapping your toes at the Celtic tunes from our musical guest, Bellingham’s own: Schmid & Guest...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Guest author Adrian Harun joins us to talk about her book, On the Way to the End of the World. Interviewed by author, Ted O'Connell . The Chuckanut Radio Players go full meta jacket in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own homegrown Cape Flattery . Kamarie Chapman of the Bellingham Story Hour will regale with an original story. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. Performed live at The Firehouse Arts and Even...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 18Ep. 153
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 e...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 18Ep. 152
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. R...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 18Ep. 150
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 inimitab...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 18Ep. 151
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...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 17Ep. 149
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 Hans...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 17Ep. 148
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 Rhodes Poets 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....
Apr 16, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 S...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 13Ep. 133
Guest poets Rick Bass, Kathleen Dean Moore, Holly Hughes, and James Bertolino join us! Musical guest: Reid Kerr Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A 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.
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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 Hanso...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 17Ep. 147
Guest author Jim Lynch joins us to talk about his book, BORDERSONGS . Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Gadjo Gypsies Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Oliver de la Paz A 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....
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Guest author Tom Robbins joins us to talk about his book, B IS FOR BEER. Interviewed by Christian Martin. Musical guest: The Senate Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Kevin Murphy A 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....
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 Trio Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A 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....
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Guest author Judith Hendricks joins us to talk about her novel, THE LAWS OF HARMONY. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Millie & the Mentshn Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Felicia Gonzalez A 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....
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 magica...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 17Ep. 146
We celebrate our second anniversary with some highlights of the past year's episodes. Musical guests: The Senate Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A 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.
Jul 06, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 17Ep. 145
Guest author J A Jance joins us to talk about her mystery, Cruel Intent . Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Chuck Dingee and Joe Young Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poet's Corner: J A Jance A heartwarming 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 Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement....
Jun 15, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 17Ep. 144
Guest author Ivan Doig joins us to talk about his novel, The Eleventh Man . Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Quick Draw String Band Essayist: Mike McQuaid Poet's Corner: Emily Warne An outrageous 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 Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement....
Apr 13, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 Com...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 11Ep. 123
Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty . Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The Senate Essayist: Alan Rhodes A silly 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 Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement....
Mar 22, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty . Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The Senate Essayist: Alan Rhodes A silly 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 Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement....
Mar 22, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Kel...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 17Ep. 143
Guest author David Guterson joins us to talk about his novel, THE OTHER. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Klezmer Band, Millie and the Mentshn Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poet's Corner: Susan Erickson An outrageous 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 Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement....
Mar 14, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
