Wyrd Mountain Gals

There's Always A Story A Recap from 12-24-20 Wyrd Mountain Gals

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowEpisode airs Sunday, 12-22-24      7pm EST
 
There's Always A Story  - Recap
Original Episode Aired:  December 24th, 2020 7pm
 
We hope this episode finds you happy & healthy!  Enjoy :-)
 
The gals are winding down after a long holiday season & their hearts are full (We're not sure if it's eggnog, turkey, or something else!).
 
Books-A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
The Physics of Christmas by Roger Highfield
 
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They're Making a List and Checking it Twice But It's Not About Who's Naughty or Nice Wyrd Mountain Gals

12-15-24
Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"They're Making a List and Checking it Twice But It's Not About Who's Naughty or Nice"
Episode airs Sunday 12-15-24    7PM  EST
Plans are forming.  Lists are being made.  Cards are being searched out and signed.  The old neighborhood has a new church service & Byron can't wait to attend.  We invite you to come listen and find out about the rest of it for yourself.  
We hope you enjoy this latest episode & want you to know that your comments, stories and donations have meant so much.  Things are not back to normal in our region yet and there is still a lot of need, and you are still rising to answer the call as you can.  Thank you!   
 
 
 
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Don't Worry Its Just Dystopia Wyrd Mountain Gals

12-08-24Wyrd Mountain Gals"It's Just Dystopia, Don't Worry"
Episode airs:  Sunday  12-8-24    7pm  EST
The gals have a laid-back recorded Zoom meeting this week in which we learn that Byron's starting to watch Dune Prophecy. Alicia is eager to geek out with her about it & off they go..  Both agree that the sex detracts from the somewhat-complicated storyline.  We get caught up on the Temple's latest goings-on. Byron's lab results came back & the results shows that she might be human (are you surprised?).  Alicia tells us about that time her truck window was shattered late one night while she was driving home on the Interstate.  The talk moves on to gratitude.  
Of which we are.  Grateful that is.  Thanks to you we've been here chatting away for a long time now.  Thanks to our listeners, many people who survived Helene go to eat, fuel up their car, be warm.  We notice and appreciate it more than words car convey.  So thanks not only for listening, but for being there when we need you!   
Please keep sharing with your friends who can handle it.  :-)
Quote:  "That's my life...Phantasmagoria"   ~BB
Phantasmagoria:  a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage.
From Google:  Prolonged stress can affect DNA by causing epigenetic changes, which are modifications to the DNA that don't alter the genetic sequence itself but can influence how genes are expressed, potentially leading to changes in behavior and health outcomes due to the altered gene activity; this is primarily achieved through the influence of stress hormones like cortisol on DNA methylation pattern.
 
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CatDog Zooming With The Gals

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"CatDog Zooming With The Gals"Episode Airs Sunday  12-1-24     7pm
This episode finds the gals inching closer to whatever normal used to be.  It feels vaguely familiar and also a little unsettling to be recording their plans for the upcoming holiday.  They talk about the Revelator deck & how customized it feels. We get some specific advice from Byron about the cards and learn that she'll be back  at Asheville Raven and Crone to read on Tuesday afternoons starting this week*.  Their conversation is easy-going for the most part.  You can tell they are glad to remember days gone by.  
 
Cartomancy: the practice of using a deck of cards for fortune-telling or divination.
He's like the government, he's listening.  
*It's probably a good idea to call and make a reservation if you want Byron to read for you. (828) 424-7868
Thanks for Listening!!  
 
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Hi Lo Jik Jack Wyrd Mountain Gals

11-22-24Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Hi Lo Jik Jack"Sunday 11-22-24   7pm EST
The gals are in a fairly good mood.  Maybe because they've gotten enough sleep (listening to the podcast!).  They're getting ready for the upcoming manic week.  There's not too much kvetching, but lots of static on the audio...
Hope you like it!
Thank you for sharing this among your friends.  We really appreciate it!  
 
 
Ralph Stanley singing  "O Death"https://youtu.be/2xmRWj7gJEU?si=xX2vFx5RvIscocbH
More info here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Death
LyricsO, DeathO, DeathWon't you spare me over til another yearWell what is this that I can't seeWith ice cold hands takin' hold of me
Well I am death, none can tellI'll open the door to heaven or hell
Whoa, death someone would prayCould you wait to call me another day
My Mother came to my bedPlaced a cold towel on my head
Well my head is warm, my feet are coldDeath is a movin on my soul
Oh, death how you're treatin' meYou've close my eyes so I can't see
Well you're hurtin' my bodyYou make me coldYou run my life right outta my soul
Oh death please consider my agePlease don't take me at this stage
My wealth is all at your commandIf you will move your icy hand
Oh the young, the rich or poorHunger like me you know
No wealth, no ruin, no silver no goldNothing satisfies me but your soul
O, deathO, deathWont you spare me over til another yearWont you spare me over til another yearWont you spare me over til another year
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It's Never Gonna be a Hallmark Movie

Wyrd Mountain Gals"It's Never Gonna Be a Hallmark Movie"Episode Airs Sunday 11-17-24   7pm
This episode finds the gals cutting up in the temple, reminiscing about everything from Christmas to sweet memories of their fathers.  Byron talks a bit about an upcoming trip.  It seems they are acclimating to the new state of their world since Helene brought the region to it's knees.  The break in the day to record the show is both a relief and a place to kvetch for them.  
 
WARNING!  As usual, it's raw & there are some subjects and some words that could get you in trouble at work or in front of most kids.  
Please note:  If you're looking for something to be offended by, this is the podcast for you!   Please share with your Wyrd friends.  Thanks yall!
 
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A Place of Wild Enchantment....with a Trigger Warning

A Place of Wild Enchantment....with a Trigger Warning  
It's been a hard week and the gals are weary.  So, why are they laughing so much?  How in the world did they manage to sneak in a longer than average episode (1hr 15min!).  We hope you enjoy the sounds of two giddy gals stuck in a hurricane's aftermath in Asheville.
*Note  TRIGGER WARNINGS all over this episode.  Animals, people, death & suffering.  This episode is not for the squeamish or folks with a nervous disposition.  
Thanks for listening!  Thanks for the help with supplies, money, advice, gift cards, podcast shares, and baked goodies.  
Please don't forget us here in WNC.  We're still hurting & probably will be for a long time to come.  
 
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Knights of the Rectangle Table at the Mother Groove Temple of Lucid Dreaming Where Everything is Gonna Be Ok...

Wyrd Mountain GalsKnights of the Rectangle Table at the Mother Groove Temple of Lucid Dreaming Where Everything is Gonna Be Ok...
Episode Airs Sunday   11-3-24     7pmhttps://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6nja4-1729b0c
This episode finds the gals taking a break to record & naturally the conversation turns to the upcoming election, and music, and lucid dreams, and and and ...
The gals are tired but grateful for the many good things.  Too many to name them all.  It just feels good to sit in the quiet cool  (also quite cool!) little temple and take  some time to relax and  share some stories.    
Quote:  I mean when Jason Momoa's in the world, would you visit Tucker Carlson?     ~BB
*Note - This is our life since Helene gut-punched our region.  We're it sharing with you unvarnished.  No opening music yet-it's not time.  (But soon!).  We're getting there.  If y'all keep helping with donations for those in need, kind works, or whatever you can do, it WILL happen.  We'll Survive Helene. And these damned political commercials too.  
Thank you for sharing our podcast.  It really helps us! 
**This episode has been edited so much that it's almost wholesome.  
 
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A Day In The Life

Wyrd Mountain GalsEpisode Airs Sunday 10-27-24     7pm ESTA Day In The Life
Come take a listen as the gals "do what they do" post Helene at the Mother Grove Temple in Asheville, NC.  We're not even pretending life is back to any kind of normal (whatever that means).  Lots of background sounds as the work seems to never stop. We hope you enjoy.
Thanks for listening!  We really appreciate it.  
 
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Before theNext Teardrop Falls

3 weeks into Helene & the gals are still wrestling with their emotions but are clear-eyed and focused on their work.
 
We hope you enjoy this "unvarnished" episode.  
 
Thank you for your help!!