Wyrd Mountain Gals

It‘s Ancestor Time - Wyrd Mountain Gals

It's Ancestor TimeEpisode airs Sunday 10-17   7pm EST
Time is speeding up for Alicia, and slowing down for Byron-who is working on making some decisions for Samhain. The term "bs pagan" is explained (think Christmas/Easter Christian)
Quote:  "Leash your ** dog"
Alica questions Byron about the Acestors (the ANCESTORS!) and how to start a daily practice.
They discuss Mercury Retrograde & how the shift to colder weather is happening while we climb out of it.
They countdown all the ways you can celebrate New Year. 
And finally they get on to talk about apples. 
We hope you enjoy this episode!  Tune in for news as we approach the turning of the Wheel. 
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Mystery of the Black Chicken

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowMystery of the Black ChickenEpisode Airs Sunday, October 10th 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
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We Do Death Well Here - A Retelling

We hope you enjoy this replaying of an old episode.  We feel that it's always timely to remember our Ancestors, our Beloved Dead, & the way it used to be.  
 
We Do Death Well Here - Wyrd Mountain GalsByron & Alicia turn up the heat (literally, you can hear it in the background) with talk about the Ancestors, the yearly Vigil, & how they used to take care of their dead in Appalachia.  
Reminder-tell the story!  It's important to talk about the death with people you love & trust.  
Tea-P&G Tips
Here's an article about Post Mortem Carte de Visite
Many thanks to SunSlice Records!

Is Zoom Stuff Real?

Is Zoom stuff real?Episode Airs Sunday 9-26 7pm EST
We learn that Byron's physician is usually a jovial fellow,  but he can be serious when it comes to Covid.  Byron's  schedule is jam packed, even without her usual travel, and  there's a neighborhood meeting coming up that promises to be  interesting. A special announcement about the Revelator deck  gets them going all over again. The crows get a workout in  this short (but lively) episode.  We hope you enjoy!
Quote: "You just made a man noise!"
October is THE month for the Wyrd Mountain Gals
Angela Moore - http://www.angelafayemoore.com/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/09/19/rudest -drivers-by-state-2021-arizona/8381982002/
https://www.city-data.com/forum/north-carolina/2011668- worst-drivers-state-2.html
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Something‘s In Retrograde

Something's in retrogradeEpisode Airs Sunday, September 19  7pm EST
Byron is trying her best to enjoy her favorite time of year, but people keep trying to harsh her September buzz.Alicia has a surprise visitor right in the middle of recording, & it sends her on a tangent. They swap stories about their favorite childhood seasonal things.  
Sheep's Nose Appleshttps://newenglandapples.org/apples/sheeps-nose/ 
Urania's Wellhttps://www.uraniaswell.com/
Heather Cox Richardson-Letters From An Americanhttps://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
James Rebanks - Pasteural Songshttps://www.npr.org/2021/08/05/1023217506/farmer-offers-stark-time-lapse-portrait-of-his-familys-land-over-a-lifetime
The Hidden Brainhttps://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain
Elton John - Ballad of the Boy in the Red Shoes (2001) with Lyricshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2R-BnAkSi0
The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4irXQhgMqg
Billy Idol - White Wedding Pt 1 (Official Music Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZQaYKZMTI
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Birdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0W1v0kOELA
Eagles - Seven Bridges Road [w/ lyrics]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hufU6MIS2vw
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
Mustang Sally by Wilson Picketthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1FRrZD2y9Y
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Spoken Word, Wyrd, Byron Ballard, Appalachia

We Get Our Entertainment Somewhere Else

We Get Our Entertainment ElsewhereEpisode Airs Sunday 9-12 7pm EST
The weather is cooling off (finally!) & the gals  are in a good mood because of it.  They talked  about the year's sunburns & Byron's "Teva tan".Alicia is SO. tired. of. today's. music.  Byron  is letting things wash over her.  They talk about  music, a few mindless TV shows, & how happy they  are being outside this time of year.  No food was discussed.  None. 
Ray Stevens  "The Streak"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzoUu7w-YM
King Of The Road - Roger Miller 4K-HD 1965  {Stereo}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cor27wmvokg
Roger Miller ~ Do-Wacka-Do (1965)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lw33d7K12E
Stephen Colbert's "Excuses Song" feat. Jon  Batiste & Stay Humanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB_Tb9nsAsk
MOVIE INTERVIEWSBob Ross Documentary Filmmakers Ran Into Some  Happy Little Legal Hurdleshttps://www.npr.org/2021/08/25/1028128954/bob- ross-documentary-netflix-melissa-mccarthy-bob- falcone
Miracle Workershttps://www.tbs.com/shows/miracle-workers
Hidden BrainA CONVERSATION ABOUT LIFE'S UNSEEN PATTERNShttps://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain
Third Rock From The Sunhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Rock_from_the_Sun
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Dreamers Dreaming Dreams - Wyrd Mountain Gals

Dreamers Dreaming Dreams Episode Airs Sunday 9-5-21  7pm EST
Alicia is functioning within established parameters. The gals wonder how climate change is going to affect weather folklore.  They talk about divination, dreams & todays current situation, and lots more.  
The Chalice and the Bladevby Riane Eisler.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chalice_and_the_Blade
Liminal:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liminal
Dirty Laundry by Don Henley [News Parody]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHimia_Fxzs
Saturn Return Calculatorhttps://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/saturn-return-astrology-calculator
Quopte: "It doesnt matter what you know about the weather but by god you better look like you work out."
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Catching Up, Speaking Up, and Laughing Along The Way

Catching Up, Speaking Up & Laughing Along The Way Episode Airs Sunday August 29  7pm EST
The gals enjoy catching up after Byron's latest trip(s).  We get a few stories from the road, news of a new book & what inspired it, & find out that Selby has had a rather bad week.  We learn that Minnesota was "hotter than the devil's earlobe", Byron has an apprentice, & the little cottage is metamorphasizing into a little farm at last...
New word-Polycaster: someone who is on multiple podcasts.  
Quote-"That is NOT a skunk you are smelling".
Lady Bugatti - Joyce Maxnerhttps://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-688-10340-8
The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs - By William Joyce https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Leaf_Men/sgYuDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0  
R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY
Phil Ruff - couldn't find the song "Pick In His Pocket", so here's another by him:  Kudzuhttps://youtu.be/7Sw-Eei3MPo
Don't postpone joy!
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Common Sense Is A Rare Commodity

Common Sense Is A Rare CommodityEpisode Airs Sunday, August 22 7pm EST
The gals still can't figure out why folks don't just roll up their sleeves & get the vaccination. 
Continuing tales from the road - this time it's New Orleans.  Byron talks us about the flight down, the food, and....the trash!
Byron confesses her fantasy of disappearing just to write.
Food:  etouffe', Caprese salad, crawdads
A Wyrd Gal recommendation:
Heather Cox-Richardsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Cox_Richardsonhttps://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
Santeria by Sublimehttps://youtu.be/AEYN5w4T_aM
Brian Henke - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMjfvp1fVmyZ5tLn7gHQXaIi4EKHVtTKb
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Flying, Camping, and Eating Like a Wolf Pup

Flying, Camping & Eating Like a Wolf PupEpisode Airs Sunday August 15th 7pm EST
Alicia can't even speak about her tech devices & they both  declare privacy is gone.  
Newsflash - The groundhog is gone!  Let's all knock on wood.   Byron tries to be at least as smart as a groundhog.  Gomez has  decided to name his band the "Belligerent Groundhogs".  Seems  the critter has gotten into his brain..
Byron gives sage advice to Alicia ie learning how to read cards. 
Talk turns to tales from the road.  Surprise!, Byron has an  opinion about the goings-on in New Orleans.  
Food - par boiled & frozen corn in January, berries, cherries &  plums.  Prune cake, plum cake, guacamole & another pot of  coffee, big fat chanterelles in Thanksgiving stuffing,  windshield-dried apples, leather britches, sun dried tomatoes. 
Quote:  "We can get grounded by talking about food cause that's  my happy place anyway".
Article about Solar dryers:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_dryer  
Damson Plum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damson
Sweet Plum:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sageretia_theezans
Babyfood Plum Cake:  2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup vegetable oil3 eggs2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food1 tablespoon red food coloring1 cup chopped pecans1 cup confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking  powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Make a well in the  center and pour in the oil, eggs, baby food and red food  coloring. Mix well, then stir in chopped pecansPour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 70  minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the  cake comes out clean. Remove cake from pan while still hot and  frost immediately.
To make the Frosting: In a small bowl combine 1 cup  confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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