Village Books Presents: The Chuckanut Radio Hour

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 ShakenSlice of Life Essayist: Mike McQuaidChuckanut Radio Players perform another stumbling episode of the Bellingham Bean.Poets Corner: Poetry from our audience!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 Garth Stein joins us to talk about his novel, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest:  The WalrusSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesChuckanut Radio Players perform another zany episode of the Bellingham Bean.Poets Corner: Poetry performed Carlos MartinezAnnouncer, 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 Chelsea Cain joins us to talk about her scary novel, EVIL AT HEART. Interviewed by Chuck Robinson.Musical guest:  Jan Peters and the Naked HeartsSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesChuckanut Radio Players perform another outrageous episode of the Bellingham Bean.Poets Corner: Poetry performed Chad HelderAnnouncer, Rich Donnelly. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at The Hotel Leopold's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 performs his original poetry…  Our musical guest is singer, songwriter, and author Courtney Fortune…   Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Chrystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

 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 Players drive themselves into yet another sticky situation in a brand new episode of As the Ham Turns…   Squalicum High student and Youth Peaceful Poet Jade will share her poetry entry this year.   Our resident poet Kevin Murphy begets brand new bodacious bardic inspiration as he performs his original poetry…  Speaking of bard, our musical guest is Bellingham’s singer, songwriter, and all-around gentlemen scholar, Louis Ledford…  Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Chrystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 in a brand new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy almost becomes comedically divine as he performs his original poetry…  Our musical guest is Bellingham-based singer, songwriter Liam Chamberlin of Advice from Friends. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 Chuckanut Radio Players have run their course in a brand new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy finagles more fanciful verse out of his fountain pen with his original performance poetry…  Our musical guest is Bellingham-based and betimes busker Andre Carrao of Advice from Friends. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  wows us with his wondrous wordsmithery and original performance poetry… Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Bob Paltrow.   Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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…  Our musical guest is singer-songwriter Simon Llewelyn Evans.   Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 us as our OOOsome musical guest. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 with his original performance poetry.Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and west coast roamer, Phil Paige. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

 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 metaphors. Our musical guest is Bellingham-based, indie folksters, The Living Arrows.  Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lucas Hicks Auditorium in the New Prospect Theatre in the heart of Downtown Bellingham Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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.  Performed live at the Odd Fellows Temple Room at the Orion  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 Donnelly announces.  Performed live at Spark Museum of Electrical Invention in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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: Schmid & Guest. Rena Priest, the Incumbent Washington State Poet Laureate, will delight us with her poetry.Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at The Hotel Leo's Crystal Ballroom in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 addition to our resident poet extraordinaire, Kevin Murphy's performance poetry, tonight’s interviewer, the ecopoetic Jessica Gigot will share her poetry.Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 delight and astound us with another inimitable performance. Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

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.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

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 RhodesPoets 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  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest poets Rick Bass, Kathleen Dean Moore, Holly Hughes, and James Bertolino join us!Musical guest: Reid KerrSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA 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, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author Jim Lynch joins us to talk about his book, BORDERSONGS. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest: Gadjo GypsiesSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Oliver de la PazA 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 Tom Robbins joins us to talk about his book, B IS FOR BEER. Interviewed by Christian Martin.Musical guest: The SenateSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Kevin MurphyA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Deb Slater. Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at Boundary Bay Brewery's Beer Garden in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 TrioSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

Guest author Judith Hendricks joins us to talk about her novel, THE LAWS OF HARMONY. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guest: Millie & the MentshnSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoets Corner: Felicia GonzalezA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Hosts, Chuck and Dee Robinson.  Performed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 gaming to a higher level in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Making fabulous and sweet music tonight is our musical guest, the duet of Traesti Darling.Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy performs a magical sleight-of-words. Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

We celebrate our second anniversary with some highlights of the past year's episodes. Musical guests: The SenateSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesA new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Hotel Leopold in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

 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 musical guest, a singer-songwriter with a rusty pocketknife.  Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy performs more of his poetic profundities.    Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson and announcer, Les Campbell.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.  

Guest author J A Jance joins us to talk about her mystery, Cruel Intent. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Chuck Dingee and Joe YoungSlice of Life Essayist: Alan RhodesPoet's Corner: J A JanceA heartwarming new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 accountant extraordinaire. The Chuckanut Radio Players take a walk on the wild side in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Louis Ledford is our musical guest, a singer-songwriter with a rusty pocketknife.  It’s April! So our resident poet, Kevin Murphy is gonna party like it’s 1899.   Hosts, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson and announcer, Rich Donnelly.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.    

Guest author Ivan Doig joins us to talk about his novel, The Eleventh Man. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Quick Draw String BandEssayist: Mike McQuaidPoet's Corner: Emily WarneAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 Turns.  Our musical guests tonight are known as Bellingham’s purveyors of good time music, The Penny Stinkers!Announcer, Rich Donnelly  and hosts, Paul Hanson and Kelly Evert. Performed live at Whatcom Community College's Heiner Theater.

Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The SenateEssayist: Alan RhodesA silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

Guest author Garrison Keillor joins in on the act and joins us to talk about his novel, Liberty. Musical guests: Courtney Fortune and The SenateEssayist: Alan RhodesA silly new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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, songwriter Linda Allen … and more than a few of her musical friends.. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy’s travel plans fell through…but hey! he gets to be on the Radio Hour! Announcer Sarah Hutton and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

Guest author David Guterson joins us to talk about his novel, THE OTHER. Interviewed by Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Klezmer Band, Millie and the MentshnEssayist: Alan RhodesPoet's Corner: Susan EricksonAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live at the Crystal Ballroom in the Hotel Leopold  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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 As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter Sarah Goodin. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy weaves words of wisdom and whimsy. Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

Novelist, poet, trickster, and storyteller Sherman Alexie joins us!Musical guests: Joe YoungEssayist: Alan RhodesAn outrageous new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  on the Village Green behind Village Books  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a humdinger of a show for you tonight. Tonight’s guest author Kira Jane Buxton for her novel, Feral Creatures.  Interviewed by Les Campbell. The Chuckanut Radio Players are just plain winging it in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter and storyteller Louis Ledford. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy weaves words of wisdom and whimsy. Announcer Sarah Hutton and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Hotel Leo in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.   

Author Elizabeth George discusses her novel, Careless in Red.  Interviewer, Floyd McKay.Musical guests: Stone SoupPoet's Corner: Suzanne PaolaEssayist: Alan RhodesA zany new episode of The Bellingham Bean performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players.Announcer, Rich Donnelly and hosts, Chuck and Dee RobinsonPerformed live  at the American Museum of Radio & Electricity in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

The Chuckanut Radio Hour has a show of the finest pedigree planned for you tonight. Tonight’s guest author Jamie Ford for his newest novel,The Many Daughters of Afong Moy.  Interviewed by Kelly Evert. The Chuckanut Radio Players go where no actor has gone before in a new episode of As the Ham Turns.   Our musical guest is singer, songwriter and educator Havilah Rand. Our resident poet, Kevin Murphy waxes rhapsodic and wanes chaotic. Announcer Rich Donnelly and hosts Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson.  Recorded live at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement.