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Village Books Presents: The Chuckanut Radio Hour
by Village Books
The Chuckanut Radio Hour is a monthly live radio variety show featuring author interviews, performance poetry, a serial radio comedy, and musical performances from Bellingham, Washington. Produced by Village Books in historic Fairhaven and hosted by owners Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert.
Episodes
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Episode 173 - Laurie Frankel, ENORMOUS WINGS (recorded live June, 2026)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour writers have put together a show that’s sure to entertain and delight… Author Laurie Frankel joins us to talk about her new novel, ENORMOUS WINGS. Interviewer, author Brenda Miller. The Chuckanut Radio Players deal embark on a not so fanciful flight in a new episode of As...
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Episode 172 - Dane Bahr, THE DEAD RINGER (recorded live April, 2026)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour has rustled up a show that will keep you in suspense tonight… Author Dane Bahr joins us to talk about his new novel, THE DEAD RINGER. Interviewer, Brian Cope. The Chuckanut Radio Players deal will swap stories in a new episode of As the Ham Turns… Our resident poet Kevin...
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Episode 171 - Kim Fu, VALLEY OF VENGEFUL GHOSTS (recorded live March, 2026)
Author Kim Fu joins us to talk about her new novel, VALLEY OF VENGEFUL GHOSTS. Interviewer, author Jane Wong. The Chuckanut Radio Players deal with an onset of spring fever in new episode of As the Ham Turns… Our resident poet Kevin Murphy exhibits excellent exhortations as he performs his…
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Episode 032 - Brian Griffin & Neelie Nelson, MY DARLING ANNA (recorded live, January, 2010)
Guest author Brian Griffin & Neelie Nelson join us to talk about their local history book, MY DARLING ANNA: LETTERS FROM FAIRHAVEN 1890. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Stirred Not Shaken Slice of Life Essayist: Mike McQuaid Chuckanut Radio Players perform another stumbling episode of...
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Episode 031 - Garth Stein, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (recorded live, December, 2009)
Guest author Garth Stein joins us to talk about his novel, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: The Walrus Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Chuckanut Radio Players perform another zany episode of the Bellingham Bean. Poets Corner: Poetry performed Carlos...
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Episode 030 - Chelsea Cain, EVIL AT HEART (recorded live, October, 2009)
Guest author Chelsea Cain joins us to talk about her scary novel, EVIL AT HEART. Interviewed by Chuck Robinson. Musical guest: Jan Peters and the Naked Hearts Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Chuckanut Radio Players perform another outrageous episode of the Bellingham Bean. Poets Corner…
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Episode 170 - Emily Nemens, CLUTCH (recorded live February, 2026)
Author Emily Nemens joins us to talk about her new novel, CLUTCH. Interviewer, author Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi. The Chuckanut Radio Players are up to some seasonally appropriate shenanigans on brand new episode of As the Ham Turns… Our resident poet Kevin Murphy delves into divine dendrolatry as he...
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Episode 169 - 19th Anniversary Show (recorded live January, 2026)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour marks it’s 19th anniversary tonight, heading into 2026 full of cautious optimism… Joining us for a free ranging talk about books, the state of journalism, and local news are Bellingham journalists Kari Mar, Isaac Stone Simonelli, and Margaret Bikman. The Chuckanut Radio...
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Episode 168 - Scott Miller, LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE (recorded live November, 2025)
Author and journalist Scott Miller joins us to talk about his new book, LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE: Indian Revolutionaries in America and the Fight to Overthrow the British Raj. Interviewer: Whatcom County Executive, Satpal Sidhu . The Chuckanut Radio Players find… something? at the end of the rainbow…
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Episode 167 - Melissa Arnot Reid, ENOUGH (recorded live October, 2025)
Author Melissa Arnot Reid joins us to talk about her life and new book, ENOUGH: CLIMBING TOWARD A TRUE SELF ON MOUNT EVEREST. Interviewer: mountain guide, Alyssa Young. We’ll talk with Professor Laura Laffrado about the re-publication of Ella Higginson’s classic novel, Mariela, of Out West. The...
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Episode 166 - Leif Enger, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE (recorded live September, 2025)
Author Leif Enger joins us to talk about his latest novel, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE. Interviewer: Susan Marie Conrad. We'll talk with Susan Marie Conrad about her memoir, INSIDE: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE. The Chuckanut Radio Players are sitting pretty in another new episode of As...
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Episode 165 - Maria Reva, ENDLING (recorded live July, 2025)
Author Maria Reva joins us to talk about her darkly comic novel, ENDLING. Interviewer: Yuliya Tverdova. The Chuckanut Radio Players are all very patient in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy unveils more verses from his valise with his original performance poetry……
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Episode 164 - Poets Robert Lashley, Rena Priest, & Kevin Murphy (recorded live June, 2025)
Poets Robert Lashley (I NEVER DREAMED YOU'D LEAVE IN SUMMER), Rena Priest (I SING THE SALMON HOME), Kevin Murphy (THE LAST NORMAL YEAR) join us to talk about their books and the craft of poetry. The Chuckanut Radio Players have a hoot and a holler on a new episode of As the Ham Turns. 3-Oh joins…
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Episode 163 - Patrick Hutchison, CABIN (recorded live May, 2025)
Author Patrick Hutchison joins us to talk about his bestselling memoir, CABIN: OFF THE GRID ADVENTURES WITH A CLUELESS CRAFTSMAN. Interviewer: Troy Luginbill. The Chuckanut Radio Players clown around in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy is well and truly versed…
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Episode 162 - Matthew Sullivan, MIDNIGHT IN SOAP LAKE (recorded live April, 2025)
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…
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Episode 161 - Thor Hanson, CLOSE TO HOME (recorded live March, 2025)
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...
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Episode 160 - Kira Jane Buxton, TARTUFA (recorded live February, 2025)
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...
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Episode 159 - 18th Anniversary Show (recorded live January, 2025)
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...
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Episode 158 - Steve Duda, RIVER SONGS (recorded live November, 2024)
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...
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Episode 157 - Renee Erickson, SUNLIGHT AND BREADCRUMBS (recorded live October, 2024)
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…
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Episode 156 - David Neiwert, OF ORCAS AND MEN (recorded live September, 2024)
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...
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Episode 155 - Jacqueline Winspear, THE COMFORT OF GHOSTS (recorded live July, 2024)
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...
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Episode 154 - Elaina Ellis, SOMEPLACE GENEROUS (recorded live June, 2024)
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…
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Episode 153 - Adrianne Harun, ON THE WAY TO THE END OF THE WORLD (recorded live May, 2024)
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...
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Episode 152 - Nikki McClure, SOMETHING ABOUT THE SKY (recorded live May, 2024)
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...
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Episode 150 - 17th Anniversary Show with Laurie Frankel, FAMILY, FAMILY(recorded live February 6, 2024)
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...
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Episode 151 - Whatcom Reads Featuring Sasha LaPointe, RED PAINT (recorded live March, 2023)
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…
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Episode 149 - Graham Zimmerman, A FINE LINE (recorded live November, 2023)
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...
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Episode 148 - McKenzie Funk, THE HANK SHOW (recorded live October, 2023)
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…
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Episode 029 - Robert Spector, THE MOM & POP STORE (recorded live, October, 2009)
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…
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Episode 133 - Rachel Lynn Solomon, OUR YEAR OF MAYBE (recorded live November, 2019)
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...
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Episode 027 - North Cascade Poets joining the Thunder Arm Writing Retreat (recorded live, July, 2009)
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…
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Episode 147 - David B Williams, HOMEWATERS (recorded live September, 2023)
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...
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Episode 026 - Jim Lynch, BORDERSONGS (recorded live, June, 2009)
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....
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Episode 025 - Tom Robbins, B IS FOR BEER (recorded live, April, 2009)
Guest author Tom Robbins joins us to talk about his book, B IS FOR BEER. Interviewed by Christian Martin. Musical guest: The Senate Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Kevin Murphy A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Deb Slater....
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Episode 024 - Stephanie Kallos, SING THEM HOME (recorded live, March, 2009)
Guest author Stephanie Kallos joins us to talk about her novel, SING THEM HOME. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest with some fine jazz: Marinas Trio Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly…
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Episode 023 - Judith Hendricks, THE LAWS OF HARMONY (recorded live, February, 2009)
Guest author Judith Hendricks joins us to talk about her novel, THE LAWS OF HARMONY. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guest: Millie & the Mentshn Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poets Corner: Felicia Gonzalez A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players....
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Episode 146 - Lyanda Lynn Haupt, ROOTED (recorded live June, 2023)
Guest author Lyanda Lynn Haupt joins us to talk about her book, ROOTED: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Interviewed by Bec Detrich, Executive Director of North Cascades Institute (NCI) as a part of Village Books' Nature of Writing Series. The Chuckanut Radio Players take...
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Episode 022 - 2nd Anniversary Show (recorded live, January, 2009)
We celebrate our second anniversary with some highlights of the past year's episodes. Musical guests: The Senate Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes A new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson Performed...
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Episode 145 - Erica Bauermeister, NO TWO PERSONS (recorded live May, 2023)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a show like no other in store for you tonight. Our guest author is Erica Bauermeister for her newest novel, No Two Persons. Interviewed by Mary Vermillion. The Chuckanut Radio Players take romance on the road in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Havilah is our…
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Episode 021 - J A Jance, CRUEL INTENT (recorded live, December, 2008)
Guest author J A Jance joins us to talk about her mystery, Cruel Intent. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Chuck Dingee and Joe Young Slice of Life Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poet's Corner: J A Jance A heartwarming new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players....
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Episode 144 - Sarah Hawley, A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON (recorded live April, 2023)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a bewitchingly good show in store for you tonight. Our guest author is Sarah Hawley for her book, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, which is exactly as much fun as it sounds. Interviewed by Chuckanut Radio Player, Les Campbell, writer, actor, director, and tax...
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Episode 020 - Ivan Doig, THE OTHER (recorded live, August, 2008)
Guest author Ivan Doig joins us to talk about his novel, The Eleventh Man. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Quick Draw String Band Essayist: Mike McQuaid Poet's Corner: Emily Warne An outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer…
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Episode 123 - Todd Warger, MURDER & MAYHEM IN THE FOURTH CORNER (recorded live November, 2018)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour has quite a show in store for you tonight. Northwest historian, filmmaker, and author Todd Warger joins us for his book, Murder and Mayhem in the Fourth Corner. Interviewed by Jes Stone. The Chuckanut Radio Players have doggone good time on a new episode of As the Ham...
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Episode 019 (part 2 of 2) - Garrison Keillor, LIBERTY (recorded live, September, 2008)
Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The Senate Essayist: Alan Rhodes A silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and...
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Episode 019 (part 1 of 2) - Garrison Keillor, LIBERTY (recorded live, September, 2008)
Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The Senate Essayist: Alan Rhodes A silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and...
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Episode 143 - Whatcom Reads Featuring Jess Walter, THE COLD MILLIONS (recorded live March, 2023)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a special Whatcom Reads show for you! Tonight’s guest author Jess Walter for his book, The Cold Millions. Interviewed by Dave Tucker of the IWW. The Chuckanut Radio Players paint the town green in a new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our musical guest is singer,...
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Episode 018 - David Guterson, THE OTHER (recorded live, August, 2008)
Guest author David Guterson joins us to talk about his novel, THE OTHER. Interviewed by Floyd McKay. Musical guests: Klezmer Band, Millie and the Mentshn Essayist: Alan Rhodes Poet's Corner: Susan Erickson An outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players....
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Episode 142 - 16th Anniversary Show! Featuring Jessica Gigot, A LITTLE BIT OF LAND (recorded live February, 2023)
The Chuckanut Radio Hour is celebrating its sweet 16th birthday! Tonight’s guest author Jessica Gigot for her memoir, A Little Bit of Land. Interviewed by Claire McElroy. Guest poet Luci Shaw joins us for her new book, Angels Everywhere. The Chuckanut Radio Players take flight in a new episode of...
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Episode 017 - Sherman Alexie! (recorded live, July, 2008)
Novelist, poet, trickster, and storyteller Sherman Alexie joins us! Musical guests: Joe Young Essayist: Alan Rhodes An outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players. Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson Performed live on the Village...
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The Chuckanut Radio Hour is a monthly live radio variety show featuring author interviews, performance poetry, a serial radio comedy, and musical performances from Bellingham, Washington. Produced by Village Books in historic Fairhaven and hosted by owners Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert.
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