Author Matthew Sullivan joins us to talk about his novel, MIDNIGHT IN SOAP LAKE. Interviewer: Ted O'Connell. The Chuckanut Radio Players go into stealth mode in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy is absolutely fabulous with his original performance poetry. Our musical guest is the captivating and profound Australian singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces...

Author and natural biologist Thor Hanson joins us to talk about his book, CLOSE TO HOME: THE WONDERS OF NATURE JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR. Interviewer: Michael Feerer. The Chuckanut Radio Players get candid with canines in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy waxes and wanes in the rain with his wholly original performance poetry. Our musical guest, Bellingham-based Andre Carrao of Advice from Friends promises to take us from heartbreak to happiness. Hosted by ...

Author and crow-whisperer Kira Jane Buxton joins us to talk about her novel, Tartufa. Interviewer: Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor. The Chuckanut Radio Players put their show to a whole new test in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy ducks and weaves his words with a prowess beyond measure. Our musical guest is Bellingham-based Northwest Bluegrass musician, Kian Dye, sure to set your toes to tapping or your heart-strings singing. Hosted by Village Books...

The Chuckanut Radio Hour is celebrating our 18th birthday today. But we won’t go breaking any laws since we’re no longer considered a juvenile. The Chuckanut Radio Players ring in the new year in their own inimitable style in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy waxes poetic and puts the smiles in similes. We’ll take some time to chat with our cast about some hard-hitting softball topics and get to the heart of the matter of mixing ...

Author Steve Duda joins us to talk about his book, RIVER SONGS: MOMENTS OF WILD WONDER IN FLY-FISHING. Interviewing is the multi-talented Andy Bunn who, coincidentally and conveniently, is our musical guest. The Chuckanut Radio Players put their marriage to the test in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy’s alliteration always adds allure to his poetry. Tonight, you MAY find out what his assonance does. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Pa...

Renee Erickson joins us to talk about her newest cookbook that’s more than a cookbook, Sunlight and Breadcrumbs: Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity. Interviewed by Sarah Murphy-Kangas. The Chuckanut Radio Players have seasonally appropriate misadventures in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is worldwide performing but Bellingham-based singer-songwriter, Tracy Spring. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces...

The multi-talented Julie Trimingham joins us to talk about the new children's book, Our Hearts Beat as One and to interview author David Neiwert about his book, Of Orcas and Men. The Chuckanut Radio Players take a brisk jog down memory lane in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy serves up some poetic justice. Our musical guest is the captivating and profound singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans. Hosted by Sarah Hawley and Paul Hanson. Rich D...

Our own Les Campbell will have a bit of chinwag with tonight’s guest author Jacqueline Winspear about her newest book, The Comfort of Ghosts, the final installment in her long-running and beloved Maisie Dobbs mysteries. The Chuckanut Radio Players are up to their eyeballs in Britishisms in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy will wax and wane poetic. Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own singer-songwriter, Sarah Goodin. Hosted by Village Books'...

Tonight’s guest author, editor, and publisher Elaina Ellis joins us to talk about her newest project, Someplace Different, A Romance Anthology. Interviewed by author, Sarah Hawley. You’ll laugh yourself to distraction as the Chuckanut Radio Players write themselves into a corner in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy beats the beat poets at their own game. You’ll be tapping your toes at the Celtic tunes from our musical guest, Bellingham’s own: Schmi...

Guest author Adrian Harun joins us to talk about her book, On the Way to the End of the World. Interviewed by author, Ted O'Connell. The Chuckanut Radio Players go full meta jacket in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own homegrown Cape Flattery. Kamarie Chapman of the Bellingham Story Hour will regale with an original story. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. Performed live at T...

Guest artist and author Nikki McClure joins us to talk about her book, Something About the Sky. Interviewed by author and poet, Jessica Gigot. The Chuckanut Radio Players explore the differences between a flashback and a backsplash in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is Bellingham’s own singer songwriter and co-host of the Neighborhood Songwriter Showcase, Andy Bunn. It’s April and National Poetry Month, so two, count ‘em TWO poets tonight… In add...

Guest author Laurie Frankel joins us on our 17th Anniversary Show to talk about her novel, FAMILY, FAMILY. Interviewed by Sarah Murphy-Kangas. The Chuckanut Radio Players find themselves in quite a pickle in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest, Marz the Smartest Man on Earth. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will astound and amaze us with his award-winning and awe-inspiring… uh… words. (That’s why HE’S the poet.) Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert an...

The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a special Whatcom Reads show for you! Tonight’s guest author Sasha LaPointe for her memoir, Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk. Interviewed by poet Quenton Baker. The Chuckanut Radio Players surprisingly find themselves all on the same page in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is the amazing, generous, and versatile violinist Swil Kanim. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy will ...

Guest author Graham Zimmerman joins us to talk about his book, A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains. Interviewed by photographer and ecologist Ken Etzel. The Chuckanut Radio Players have a mind-blowing new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest, Traesti Darling. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy has sharpened his pencil for some fresh performance poetry. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. Perf...

Guest author McKenzie Funks joins us to talk about his book, The Hank Show: How a House-Painting, Drug-Running Dea Informant Built the Machine That Rules Our Lives. Interviewed by journalist Charlie Warzel. The Chuckanut Radio Players are drumming up something special in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest, Sarah Goodin! Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy purveys his poignant perspectives through his performance poetry. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kel...

Guest author Robert Spector joins us to talk about his book, THE MOM & POP STORE. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Sarsaparilla Boys Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Poetry performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson. Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

Guest author Rachel Lynn Solomon joins us to talk about her book, OUR YEAR OF MAYBE. Interviewed by Sarah Hutton. The Chuckanut Radio Players have a doggone good time in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Musical guest is the mellifluous Sarah Goodin Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy schools us on the art of performance poetry. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces. Performed live at the Sylvia Arts Center ...

Guest poets Rick Bass, Kathleen Dean Moore, Holly Hughes, and James Bertolino join us! Musical guest: Reid Kerr Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson. Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.

Guest author David B Williams joins us to talk about his book, HOMEWATERS: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound . Interviewed by novelist Erica Bauermeister. The Chuckanut Radio Players are up to their usual head scratching antics in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Joining us from across the pond is our musical guest, Schnickelfritz. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy has sharpened his pencil for some fresh performance poetry. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kell...

Guest author Jim Lynch joins us to talk about his book, BORDERSONGS. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Gadjo Gypsies Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Oliver de la Paz A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson. Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.