Wyrd Mountain Gals

Give Me All the Earth Wind and Fire Part 1

Give Me All The Earth Wind and Fire  Part 1Episode Airs sunday 02-19-23   7pm EST
Thee gals start out mad about the train wreck & child labor laws being challenged, then move on to dreams, music, you know...the usual wyrdness.  
Trigger Warning!!!  Child labor, environmental issues
Is it HAARP??
Child Labor Laws - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/11/us-child-labor-laws-violations
Wagner chief admits to founding Russian troll farm sanctioned for meddling in US elections - https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/14/europe/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-internet-research-agency-intl/index.html
Ghafla: Chakobsa term meaning "distraction". Herbert took this term directly from the Arabic where "Ghafla" means anything that distracts one from God
What is a burner phone?A burner phone, or burner, is an inexpensive mobile phone designed for temporary, sometimes anonymous, use, after which it may be discarded. Burners are purchased with prepaid minutes and without a formal contract with a communications provider. While some users may buy burner phones for cash to avoid the financial commitment of a contract, some others use their phones for illicit purposes, such as criminal conspiracies and fraud.
Stephen Stills - Love The One You're With - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4
Sly and the Family Sonte - https://slystonemusic.com/
Burt Bacharach - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Bacharach
Dionne Warwick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionne_Warwick
Earth, Wind & Fire - September - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk
Thumbprint Radio - https://help.pandora.com/s/article/000001078?language=en_US#modes
Willie Nelson Weed Strain Information | Leafly - https://www.leafly.com/strains/willie-nelson
Wet Willie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_Willie
List of Secrets and Easter Eggs in the Haunted Mansion - https://www.wdwvacationtips.com/haunted-mansion-tips-and-secrets/
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Fizzleheads and Scammers

Episode Airs Sunday 2-10-23Fizzleheads & Scammers
The gals are in fine form this weekend.  They're talking food, food, plants that grow food, some recipes, more food, and (drum roll please) food. They are planning another trip & this time they want company...
Thanks to everyone out there listening, commenting, & spreading the Wyrd.  We really appreciate it!
Raw Chocolate Almond Truffles - https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/raw-chocolate-almond-truffles
Raw Pizza with Red Pepper Flax Crust - https://www.onegreenplanet.org/plant-based-recipes/raw-vegan-pizza-with-red-pepper-flax-crust/
Raw Chocolate Smoothie - https://www.savorysimple.net/raw-chocolate-smoothie/
Alex's Raw Chocolate Pudding - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/166611/alexs-raw-chocolate-pudding/
Burns Night: A classic haggis, neeps and tatties recipe and how to use up the leftovers - https://news.yahoo.com/burns-night-classic-haggis-neeps-063000607.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACN_Gxsz6UQXiFgzNx44es7mKaA0z4zl5iZsjyoahaUKkh4QcX5ZD13krFzkOTxVuXiLhiTzbB4oW3gEt800ZRw8ahRlqauVq_qm3vda7VKxCqaNIQy7UVoz5PTCgi7JEYRbF9QrA_IYHCXE_yUOgyIVhMvRQUepydQV43aBxSXD
The surprise snowstorm of April 1987 - https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/weather/2022/03/17/the-surprise-snow-storm-of-april-1987
Squirrel Nut Zippers - https://www.snzippers.com/
Tail of the Dragon - https://tailofthedragon.com/
Cherohala Skyway - https://cherohala.com/
The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXSHRJYxTQ
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Asheville - https://www.ruthschrisphg.com/asheville?gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H7_9OItyQBtjeK2OtkOlmUiWmqo0f4jhrY-jkAXUhdRI8UrT5UgnwkRoCwvUQAvD_BwE
VEGAS VACATION - Tour scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6oxhLz9l5s
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The B is Silent

The B is Silent - Wyrd Mountain GalsAirs Sunday 2-5-23   7pm EST
Alicia is covered up with Capricorns & Aquarius.  Byron is surrounded by bulls.  They've both been pushing through a busy schedule, & are ready for some down-time.*
*This is a long episode! 
Quote:  "I'm complaining but I'm not really complaining" - BB
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Guns n Roses - 
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan - https://youtu.be/O-sVpVIovKk
Hitch - Current Residents - https://youtu.be/j-f4IS45uzk
Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman (Live Goodtime Hour) - https://youtu.be/-HFCuBLAjXo
Hopey - https://hopeyandcompany.com/
Moose Cafe - https://www.eatatthemoosecafe.com/asheville
The Presidents of the United States of America - Peaches - https://youtu.be/VvcohzJvviQ
Fiddler on the Roof (1/10) Movie CLIP - Tradition! (1971) HD - https://youtu.be/kDtabTufxao
Brigid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid
Scapular - https://www.catholiccompany.com/content/how-to-use-the-scapular
 
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Chicken Leg Popsicle Sandwich - a Rerun - Wyrd Mountain Gals

Chicken Leg Popsicle Sandwich - A Rerun - Wyrd Mountain GalsEpisode Airs Sunday, 1-29-23
 
We're bringing back the Wyrd-ness* with this older recording from 2019.  We hope you enjoy!
In this episode the girls ramble about everything from chicken leg popsicle sandwiches to Gospel music. How does this relate? How do they get from Wyrd Mountain to the Cove? And how does Byron know that it was a truck driving by Billy Graham's sign? There's only one way to find out…Thanks for listening!
Tea-Divination
*-Did it ever leave?
 
 
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A Rerun of Death

A Rerun of DeathEpisode Airs Sunday 1-22-23   7pm EST
The gals couldn't help but talk about Death this week.  Well that and changing the name of an iconic song to something that sounds like it's from Carolina.  But mostly Death. 
TRIGGER WARNING-every other sentence has something some of yall won't like at all & it may be triggering for you, so please....if you are of a delicate nature, don't even bother listening.  
Thanks for sharing this podcast with your Wyrd friends.  We really appreciate it!
Hotel California - https://youtu.be/g16-FYr3W9M
Daddy Sang Bass - https://youtu.be/x_geYBnMNG0
George Gershwin - Summertime - https://youtu.be/ixdJLXDT_QM
NC Advance Healthcare Directives Forms - https://www.sosnc.gov/forms/by_title/_advance_healthcare_directives
NC Legal Requirements for Last Will - https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/ByArticle/Chapter_31/Article_1.pdf
FAQ NC Last Will - https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/wills-and-estates/estates
Brittany Hull - https://www.facebook.com/brittainy.hall
Angie Buchanon - Certified Death Doula - https://www.facebook.com/SwampWitch
Gravy Fountain - https://www.foodandwine.com/holidays-events/thanksgiving/gravy-fountain
Another Gravy Fountain - https://gardenandgun.com/articles/gravy-fountain-brunch-wedding/
Opinion: City’s Response to Water Crisis Has Been a Debacle by JOHN BOYLE - https://avlwatchdog.org/opinion-citys-response-to-water-crisis-has-been-a-true-debacle/
J&S Cafeteria - https://www.jscafeteria.com/
Umi Sushi - https://www.umihendersonville.com/
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They Are All My Favorite - Wyrd Mountain Gals

They Are All My FavoriteEpisode Airs Sunday 1-15-23   7pm  EST
Thanks to everyone for sharing, commenting or just listening!  We really appreciate it :-)
Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4https://youtu.be/iUAYeN3Rp2E
Fantastic Fungi - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8258074/
Charles Tart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Tart
Book - Altered States of Consciousness by Charles Tart - https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/altered-states-consciousness/author/charles-tart/
grok  /ɡräk/:to understand (something) intuitively or by empathy."because of all the commercials, children grok things immediately"empathize or communicate sympathetically; establish a rapport."nestling earth couple would like to find water brothers to grok with in peace"
Parkway Drive-ih - https://www.parkwaydrivein.com/
Sam's Gap - https://www.millenniumhwy.net/I-26_tour/page5.html
Imbolc - https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/imbolc
California ERs report 1800% rise in pot-related visits for senior citizens - https://nypost.com/2023/01/12/california-ers-report-1800-rise-in-pot-related-senior-visits/
Learn about Marijuana strains - https://www.leafly.com/
Acapulco Gold song - Cheech and Chong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwcSNp-NET4
David Holt - https://www.davidholt.com/
Bird Flu Current Situation Summary - https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm
What is ADHD? - https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#:~:text=ADHD%20is%20one%20of%20the,)%2C%20or%20be%20overly%20active.
GB Warehouse - https://housershoes.com/kadro_store/store/view/id/2/
Who is Imelda Marcos and why are her shoes famous? - https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/asia/2022/05/11/who-is-imelda-marcos-and-why-are-her-shoes-famous/
Brigid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid
 
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It’s Not Standard - Wyrd Mountain Gals

It's Not StandardEpisode Airs Sunday, 1-8-23    7pm EST
The gals are feisty, oh so feisty.  We find out that Byron doesn't care much about....barbeque AND Chili (gasp).  Byron talks about her upcoming trip to Scotland and we learn that her upcoming festival calendar is even busier than last year.  
Byron's favorites: Onions, garlic, peppers, cabbage all sauteed together with alot of black pepper ground up in it
Firm tofu toss with peanut butter and then toss in steamed broccoli.  sometimes i chop up onion in that too.
Get a brie.  Put a dollop of some kind of jam with it & put it in the oven till it gets soft.  
Nabor's Drive In - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g48984-d1820906-Reviews-NA_BERS_Drive_In-Bryson_City_North_Carolina.html
Barbecue Inn in Asheville Shuts Doors for Last Time After 50 Years - https://bbqjew.com/2011/07/10/barbecue-inn-in-asheville-shuts/
Road Trip Coffee - https://holyspiritmonasterygifts.com/monks-mountain-coffee-ground/
The Great Retirement - https://blog.adeccousa.com/2022-hiring-trend-great-retirement/
Asheville water problems: What happened and the numbers involved - https://wlos.com/news/local/asheville-water-problems-what-happened-and-the-numbers-involved
Teledoc - https://www.teladoc.com/start/?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sem_google_th_enr_us_fm_web-mobile_brand_bob_gen_ecpc_event3&utm_content=search_tdh_gen_brand-generic_text_na_na_na_na_liv-hp&utm_term=teledoc_e_12009158636_115657028803_kwd-48904327307&pk_source=google&pk_medium=sem&pk_campaign=sem_google_th_enr_us_fm_web-mobile_brand_bob_gen_ecpc_event3&gclid=CjwKCAiAqt-dBhBcEiwATw-ggJRge7ETIpA-4SJayGiV31p8XiUnueRbsG10AjIWY2rTJloTWElkPxoCg-MQAvD_BwE
Quote:  Critical thinking will save your life.  Use your own brain ~ A
Everything you wanted to know about WWE weapons - https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-wwe-weapons/7
Chief Wahoo McDaniel - https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Wrestling/ChiefWahooMcDaniel
Coates Produce - https://coatesproduce.com/CornmealsGritsSoups_c_15.html
Chicken in a Biskit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_a_Biskit
Hickory Farms - https://www.hickoryfarms.com/search?q=charcuterie&lang=default
Euromarket of Asheville - https://www.facebook.com/EuromarketofAsheville/about/?ref=page_internal
The Swiss Colony - https://www.swisscolony.com/
Gypsy Queen - https://gypsyqueencuisine.com/ or  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gypsy%20Queen%20Cuisine/466490740411873/
The Madness - https://www.themadnessavl.com/
Asheville is "Foodtopia" - https://www.exploreasheville.com/foodtopia/
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48920
Random Street Views - https://randomstreetview.com/
 
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Lamentations from the Book of Wyrd

Lamentations from the Book of WyrdEpisode Airs Sunday, 1-1-23   7pm EST
Alicia tells the story of the New Year's Turkey at the cottage. They are both grateful that the water didn't freeze on Wyrd Mountain last week and are generally recovering from both the cold weather and the holidays. 
Wednesday - https://www.google.com/search?q=netflix+wednesday&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS985US985&oq=netflix+wednesday&aqs=chrome.0.0i271j46i433i512j0i433i512j0i131i433i512j0i512l6.6863j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Grace & Frankie - https://www.google.com/search?q=grace+and+frankie&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS985US985&oq=grace+and+frankie&aqs=chrome.0.0i271j46i131i433i512j0i512l8.2999j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Fantastic Fungi - https://fantasticfungi.com/
Electric Coat - https://people.com/best-heated-jackets-6835907
Causes of cold intolerance - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325151
Quote - "Layers are always the answer ~ BB"
Walking Woman - https://www.facebook.com/downtownasheville/photos/many-of-you-on-here-wont-know-this-woman-only-those-who-lived-here-in-the-70s-80/328796610508728/?paipv=0&eav=Afb5Xi67qC_I39B2hTy8Ev2ZeT3zdDIr9wbhLBxTrm_cXEKASLfUhShJ6rddZH8kwK0&_rdr
Swami Virato - https://ashvegas.com/r-i-p-ashevilles-swami-virato/
Put One Foot in Front of the Other - Santa Claus is Coming to Town - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRNiOpoZHV4
More false claims from George Santos about his work, education and family history emerge - https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/28/politics/george-santos-false-claims-kfile/index.html
George Santos  laim of being Jewish tells us a lot about American politics - ps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/george-santos-jewish-republican-lie-rcna63408
Asheville Raven and Crone - https://www.ashevillepagansupply.store/
Beloved Asheville - https://belovedasheville.com/
Merlin Bird ID - https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
A Traditional Southern New Year's Day Dinner - https://www.thespruceeats.com/southern-new-years-day-dinner-3057537
The Paul Harvey Show - http://www.paulharvey.com/
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A Click of the Viewmaster - Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain GalsA Click Of The Viewmaster..Episode Airs 12-25-22    7pm EST
 
Craggy Mountain Tree Service - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044263586737
Alicia's new boots - https://www.skechers.com/go-walk-arch-fit-boot---simply-cheery/144407_BBK.html
Omni Grove Park Inn Gingerbread Contest - https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/gingerbread
Crows - https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/24/crows-possess-higher-intelligence-long-thought-primarily-human/
The Ravenmaster - https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/How-to-be-the-Ravenmaster/
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Urania's Well - https://www.facebook.com/uraniaswell/about
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A Tale Of Two Wyrd Gals

Wyrd Mountain GalsA Tale of Two Wyrd GalsEpisode Airs Sunday, 12-18-22
In this episode we find the gals chatting about what's going on in their lives.  Alicia tells stories about her time in Outpatient, Byron has been busy making the following: 12th night cakePrune CakePlum Cake Black raspberry jamBlackberry jamMixed fruit jamApplesauce
She probably has the best smelling kitchen in Asheville!
Ingredients in grape conserve: grapes nuts orange peel oranges
We sure hope you enjoy our latest offering.  Thanks for listening-we really appreciate it!
Please share with your Wyrd friends :-)  
This episode has many potential triggers!  Medical, surgical, accidents, death, etc.  If you have a sensitive disposition, you might want to listen to this episode instead:  https://wyrdmountaingals.podbean.com/e/leftovvers-are-the-best/
MedicAlert - https://www.medicalert.org/
Are RFID chips the future of medical tattoos? - https://digitalhealthcentral.com/2021/07/12/are-rfid-chips-the-future-of-medical-tattoos/
Quote:  "I really wanted to get wound up about this, and now you're telling me just to appreciate eggs."  
Alicia is reading Pilgrim's Progress.  
Pilgrim's Progress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilgrim%27s_Progress
Swiss Family Robinson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swiss_Family_Robinson
The Scarlet Letter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scarlet_Letter
Dolly Parton Reads - https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationlibrary/videos
Miley's New Years Eve Party - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=kOxiLcEmbWE
Miley Cyrus - The Backyard Sessions - "Jolene" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOwblaKmyVw
Mr. Garrison Wishes You a Merry F&*#ing Christmas - SOUTH PARK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K40epl0r-Fg
Cartman sings "O Holy Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p0ptkrc844
south park christmas time in hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zo1sGtBceI
South Park- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVTKfllQolI
Soma FM - https://somafm.com/
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