Wyrd Mountain Gals

Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia. Old ways, new times & life lived in-between. Irreverent humor, not for the easily offended..

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Episodes

Sunday Aug 20, 2023

Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowTourism is Down, What Are We Gonna Do??Episode Airs Sunday, 8-4-23  7pm ESTEpisode Link here:  
The gals induldge themselves with a good old-fashioned rant about over-development in Asheville & the area.Byron is saving up her carbs for a big old piece of pie from Mrs Rau's Kitchen on her way to yet another adventure.  
We really hope you enjoy this 38 minute chat.  If you did, please share it with your Wyrd friends.  
 
#WyrdMountainGals#ByronBallard#DigitalWitchery#Asheville

Sunday Aug 13, 2023

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowA Trip to Japan Gave Me A Cat...Episode Airs Sunday 8-13-23  7pm EST
 
Episode Link Here:  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zdgec-147c9fd
Alicia talks about one of her first feline companions.  Byron's got a new book available for pre-order & she talks a little about the book & how to get a signed copy of it.  Then on to the next one.  Her process of writing is discussed.  
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Sunday Aug 06, 2023

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowShooting Down The Mistletoe With a Side of Dolly - a recap from 2019
Episode Link Here:  https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/e/shooting-down-the-mistletoe-with-a-side-of-dolly-1691341055/?token=5af17557cb5dad8590119286f30d34ae
 
In which the gals declare Dolly Parton to be the "Matron Saint of Appalachia".  Memories wind in & out of the discussion & they compare family traditions.  
Hard Candy Christmas - Dolly Parton
Tea - Deva Zinger from Asheville Raven & Crone

Sunday Jul 30, 2023

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show
Wyrd Mountain Doms(There's That Word Again)Episode Airs Sunday 7-23-23    7pm EST
Episode Link Here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-d8gfz-1469514
Oh no! Her lipstick has been discontinued, whatever will she do?  Byron is back from Starwood & had great food & a great all-around time.  Alicia dishes about that time she went to the BDSM club.As talk goes on, the two of them come up with a few "ideas" of their own...
**TRIGGER WARNING**  This episode has cussing (oh my!), violence, rape, sexuality, & adult topics.  Please don't listen if you are sensitive to any of that. 
Request from the Gals:  First of all, thanks to everyone for listening &   hello to our new listeners.  Would you keep our little podcast in mind when you meet other "kindred spirits"?  It's really helpful to us when you share or recommend this broadcast.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
Stay Wyrd Yall!
#WyrdMountainGals#ByronBallard#LipstickIsLife#DigitalWitchery
 
 
 

Sunday Jul 23, 2023

Wyrd Mountain Doms(There's That Word Again)Episode Airs Sunday 7-23-23    7pm EST
Episode Link Here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2xznt-1461755
Oh no! Her lipstick has been discontinued, whatever will she do?  Byron is back from Starwood & had great food & a great all-around time.  Alicia dishes about that time she went to the BDSM club.As talk goes on, the two of them come up with a few "ideas" of their own...
**TRIGGER WARNING**  This episode has plenty of cussing (oh my!), violence, rape, sexuality, & adult topics.  Please don't listen if you are sensitive to any of that. 
Request from the Gals:  First of all, thanks to everyone for listening and hello to our new listeners.  Would you keep our podcast in mind when you meet other "kindred spirits"?  It's really helpful to us when you share or recommend this broadcast.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
Stay Wyrd Yall!
#WyrdMountainGals#ByronBallard#LipstickIsLife#DigitalWitchery

Sunday Jul 16, 2023

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowMystery of the Black Chicken - A RecapEpisode Airs Sunday, 7-16-23 7pm EST
Byron got 8 hours sleep, can you believe it?  She's about done with all the Dr. visits she been on & is a little ill about the tests & waiting...she knows she's ok.  Alicia declares her unending love for the cool grey days of some fall days. A casual easy-going talk (for once).   
Green Acres https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Acres
Sting - Every step you takehttps://youtu.be/cEnJDaqT3-0
Sammy Johns - Chevy Vanhttps://youtu.be/RiEIToOWr64
#WyrdMountainGals#Podcast#Appalachia#ByronBallard#DigitalWitchery

Sunday Jul 09, 2023

Can You Believe We're 200?Episode Airs Sunday   7-9-237pm EST
 
Episode Link Here:  https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/e/can-you-believe-we-re-200-wyrd-mountain-gals/
We're shocked that this is the 200th episode (cue angelic chorus).  We did a little time-traveling to bring back some old favorites along with our usual weekly conversation.  We hope you like it!
Congratulations to our winners of the Wyrdling drawing.. Amanda & Tam!  
Enjoy the swag!
NOTE: This episode is very NSFW, so you probably shouldn't even be listening to it.
 
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsThe Closer We GetEpisode Airs Sunday 7-2-23    9pm EST
Episode Link here:  https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/e/closer-to-200-wyrd-mountain-gals/
The gals meet up on the porch and proceed to regale themselves with tales from past episodes.  We find out that Byron likes Alicia's stories, Alicia goes for unintentional humor, and the frozen chicken leg popsicle story just won't die....
We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.  There are some sightly disgusting food stories and the audio was a bit iffy in places, but we have good hearts, won't that count for something?  
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Sunday Jun 25, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsFantastic Peaches, Marvelous Tomatoes, & Crow Funerals (A recap)Olriginal Episode Aired Sunday 9-11-22    7pm EST
Episode Link here: 
The "fragile blossom of Southern womanhood" aka Byron, has been twisting her behind & twerking to Earth Wind & Fire.  Alicia finds a photo for her obituary. Discussion topics include, pillowcase embroidery, finding community on the porch, & how humans will be judged in 20000 years.  Byron knitted throughout the recording (she's getting ready for Yule).  They talk about their next roadtrip & the first Wyrdling live chat coming this Tuesday.  We find out that Alicia & the Manions are finally getting their band back together after 10+ years for a one night only trip to funland.  We were pretty chatty, so we sure hope you enjoy this longer than usual episode.  Grab something to drink & listen along!  
We greatly appreciate your interactions with us, comments, suggestions, shares, & the excellent casserole recipes!
Quote:"We lived a more decorative life then" - Byron Ballard"I feel like I'm doing it again...for the first time" - Alicia
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - Young Girl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJFVPxBpezk
Earth, Wind & Fire - September - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic - https://georgeclinton.com/
Atomic Dog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyS9M8T03A
David Simchock Photography - https://www.facebook.com/david.simchock.photography
Lucille - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_(guitar)
Gaia's Wisdom Bookstore (Oak Ridge, TN) - https://www.facebook.com/GaiasWisdomOakRidge
Waze - https://www.waze.com/
Carole King - JazzMan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szcD2pAjd_8
Chicago - Saturday in the Park - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLiMy4NaSKc
Three Dog Night - Joy To The World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcpKjXYa5c
Linda Ronstadt - When Will I Be Loved - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iBgTqz_-vY
The Who - Squeeze Box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n02PD18cFs
Bill Withers - Use Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuYDKzky4z0
Blondie - Heart Of Glass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU
Mother's Finest - Baby Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7_LAklaHo
Supremes - Baby Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAWSiWtUK2s
How To Store Onions Using Pantyhose - https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/how-to-store-onions-using-pantyhose/
Dr. Blosser's Medical Cigarettes - https://1000oaksbarrel.com/signs-4-the-times/specialty-signs/4-collectors/dr.-blossers-medical-cigarettes/
The Beatles - Blackbird - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man4Xw8Xypo
Caw vs. Croak: Inside the Calls of Crows and Ravens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ5iippq3rA
What Happens During a Crow Funeral? - https://www.joincake.com/blog/crow-funeral/#:~:text=As%20it%20turns%20out%2C%20humans,dangerous%20places%20and%20avoid%20them.
You've Heard of a Murder of Crows. How About a Crow Funeral? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixYVFZnNl6s
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Sunday Jun 18, 2023

The Old Wrinkled Viking AIEpisode Airs Sunday  6-18-23     7pm
Episode link here:  https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/e/the-old-wrinkled-viking-ao-wyrd-mountain-gals/
Alicia has dreamed up a new game...Star Trek Bible Dune?  "Is it Dune, Star Trek, or the Bible?"  
Then they move on to dreams...
Acts 2:17, "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people; your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."
Alicia wants to walk away from her phone...
Viking AI - AI Time Machine - https://www.myheritage.com/ai-time-machine
Lots of synchronicities going on...
Quote:  "Have they put something in the water so that we're all profoundly stupid?" ~BB
#WyrdMountainGals#ByronBallard#FeralChurch#Dreams#DigitalWitchery

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