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 Dec 24, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsEverybody Wants a PonyEpisode Airs Sunday 12-24-23    7pm EST
Episode link here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j8abq-1533202
This holiday edition finds the gals in a cheery talkative mood.  Hope yall enjoy!
New Version of Santa Baby:  https://youtu.be/u3r6GfQ76Go?si=lCyCAXHb_srUdDQC
SJ Tucker - https://sjtucker.com/
Feast of the Seven Fishes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Seven_Fishes
Christmas in Frisko - https://somafm.com/xmasinfrisko/
Qoute: "Ah the earth, I'm on it now"  ~BB
 
 
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An Eclectic Mix

Sunday Dec 17, 2023

Sunday Dec 17, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsAn Eclectic MixEpisode Airs Sunday  12-17-23   7PM EST
Episode Link here:  
The gals have a good conversation about all the things.  Along the way they came up with a new product, talked about the upcoming book, laughed at themselves, etc.  We find out Alicia likes super-couponing & Byron shares her latest grocery store hijinx.   
Quote: "A humid place is not the best place to have electronics" - BB
**This episode has 1 really strange evp.  Can you find it?
Celeste Barbe  rhttps://www.instagram.com/celestebarber/?hl=en
Gov Deals:  www.govdeals.com
 
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Sunday Dec 10, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsVirtue Signaling And Ancient MustardEpisode Airs Sunday 12-10-23   7pm EST
Episode Link here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-njtu3-151fefe
They're both dreaming vivid dreams right now, Alicia says bricks & mortar doesn't feel very solid at this moment.  Gloomy and beautiful is the way the weather looks, and that's just fine with the gals.  
Byron is advising folks (one more time) to get some supplies laid in for the winter and to just have a grain of common sense. She went to three different stores today & is going to cook a frozen pizza for supper & is working on a candy roaster as they speak. The conversation moves back and forth, a languid conversation ensues.
Lots of triggers for a sensitive person to avoid.  
 
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Sunday Dec 03, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsWho Cares About Appropriate?Episode Airs Sunday 12-3-23        7pm EST
Episode Link here:    https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-utzmj-1515a6b
There were so many things to catch up on in this post-Thanksgiving edition that the episode is longer than usual.  Byron and Alicia are stuffed and full of it.  We're talking about turkey of course...or are we?  You decide.  
**There are surely some triggers here if you are sensitive about your weight, or people with opinions different than yours, or if you are one of the not-so-bright folks the gals speak of.  So caution is advised.    
 
 
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Sunday Nov 26, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsA Click Of The Viewmaster..A Recap from 12-25-22    7pm ESTEpisode Airs Again:  11-23-23   7pm EST
 
Craggy Mountain Tree Service - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044263586737
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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Sunday Nov 19, 2023

Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowGranny's In Your Head - A RecapAirs Sunday 11-19-23   7pm EST
Original Episode Aired Sunday May 2, 2021    7pm EST
Episode Link here: We learn that Byron corrects the phone sales gal's pronunciation & she talked for 45 minutes to a credit card salesman from Dublin. Who would have guessed that she liked talking on the phone so much? lol...Alicia has decided that somebody will be offended at everything they say. Byron declares she's at that age... Ernest T Basshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtmZKy_XXVU Country Song:Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtmZKy_XXVU Another Angry Woman Song:Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Knowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyTyilmYY Helen Reddy - I Am Woman (1971)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rptW7zOPX2E
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Wore Out With Stupid"Episode Airs Sunday   11-12-23     7pm EST
Episode Link here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-37cy8-14f7dd7
The gals made it through the busy Samhain season and are on a roll. They move quickly from one thing to another.  Politics, tarot readings, psychology, you name it.  Lots of crows in this episode. which should tell yall they're feeling pretty good...Alicia asks the question--have you ever met a single person who was not addicted to either sugar or caffeine?
There's are a couple of warnings for our listeners--not too many though.   
Lincoln Project commercial:  https://youtu.be/h572ppUVAzI?si=slCgq-_JrFZWTTvI
Edwin Edwards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Edwards
Quote:  Don't elect dumbasses!   ~BB
 
 
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Sunday Nov 05, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsDreaming Of The Night SkyEpisode Airs 11-5-23   7pm  EST
Episode Link here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j3ja9-14ee451
The gals are recovering from what has (arguably) been one of the most intensely challenging Samhain seasons yet.  They're both ready for some downtime as their thoughts turn to the coming days of winter in Western North Carolina.  There's still alot to do, but the old traditions are calling..
Alicia talks about her new mast cell discoveries & offers a tip for those who may be looking for a Doctor to help them with their own mast cell diagnosis/treatment.  She reports on the new goings on with The Current Residents band (it's all good)!  
We find out Byron has cold feet how she deals with it.  They go on to talk some more about Samhain.  They didnt have the energy to talk about Asheville, but we do hear a little about Byron's card reading.  A few more quick stories & then it's on to confession time!  
They've got plans for 2023....
Quote:  "my brain hasn't worked solid in 2 or 3 weeks"  ~BB"People show their true selves in hospitals and hotels" ~AC
Coincidence:  a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoy this episode.  It helps us when you share/recommend it.  
 
 
 
 
 
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Sunday Oct 29, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsWhy No Pants?Episode Airs:  Sunday 10-29-23   7pm EST
The gals have a good chat about the upcoming holiday season & what exactly it means to them. Byron declares her love of Imbolc.  Alicia decides her favorite is Samhain--"because the older I get the closer I get!"They speak a littel bit about dreams, Byron's recent trip to the liquor store, which leads to speculationn about the two of them doing a live broadcast. Alicia reports on a trip to the Circle K, declaring it a "wonderland".    
We put in a few vintage clips - hope you enjoy!
Quote:  "I love a fad--don't you?" ~BB
 
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Sunday Oct 22, 2023

Wyrd Mountain GalsEpisode Airs Sunday 10-22-23   7pm-ishCrabby Glade, Pelicans & the DeadEpisode Link Here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-acznh-14da248Byron and Alicia discussed their recent beach trip to East Beach, where they enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and seafood meals. However, they faced some challenges while camping in Florida due to weather conditions and wildlife. They also shared their experiences from a recent festival and their reluctance to camp again. The pair also discussed exploring content creation on Tiktok, despite concerns over data handling and time management. They ended the meeting with plans to create video content around local ghost stories for Halloween.***
*** Does the description above seem a little "off" to you?  Just a little too conventional for those Wyrd Gals?  You're right! Good job!  This is an (unasked for) description of our show by AI!  Yep, it's ubiquitous now...
So you'll just have to tune in to get the real show.
 
1970, THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE, SOUTHERN APPALACHIAhttps://youtu.be/wGuYORMbDKU?si=PeCs6qmFhuEpkHIZ
The First Appalachianshttps://youtu.be/bSZAzBKBj1I?si=3KwSZoPu6U1QUoM4
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