Snohomish County Placemakers

Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk
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Join us in an exploration of everything that makes our PNW region a special place to live and visit. Sit in on conversations with Snohomish County thought leaders as we talk about culture, livability, and the ideas that are shaping our community. Check us out on social @seattlenorthcountry or hop on www.seattlenorthcountry.com

  1. #SnoCoGameDay Pt. 4 - Jhon Kennedy Hurtado

    1D AGO

    #SnoCoGameDay Pt. 4 - Jhon Kennedy Hurtado

    Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, a Colombian-born former professional soccer player, was among the core group of players that kicked off Seattle’s success in Major League Soccer. ⚽️ Today he calls Snohomish County home and has been tapped to be the World Cup ambassador for the Seattle area. We caught up with Hurtado to talk about his story and what the big soccer tournament will look like for the PNW region.

    45 min
  2. Bonus: Luc Violette, Curling Olympian! 🥌 🇺🇸

    FEB 6

    Bonus: Luc Violette, Curling Olympian! 🥌 🇺🇸

    What’s it like to represent your country on the world stage? How do you go from the ice rinks of Snohomish County to the Olympic Village at Milano Cortina, Italy? Today we talk to the only 2026 Olympic athlete from our neck of the woods – Luc Violette! It’s an inspiring talk that will have you dusting off your ice skates AND booking a trip to Snohomish County, WA. Curl ‘em if you got ‘em… and go team USA! 🇺🇸 📸 credit: USA Curling/Michael Woolheater

    31 min
  3. RVing in Snohomish County w/Brooks Smothers

    FEB 4

    RVing in Snohomish County w/Brooks Smothers

    RV Out West is a great podcast hosted by Brooks Smothers, an Everett-based regional traveler. You should definitely listen to his show and get inspired to roam the PNW. And when you roam, come to Snohomish County! In this episode, Richard and Nick learn about the world of RVing and Brooks advises us on how to get started RVing, what the heck a “gray tank” is, and where the best places are to camp in Snohomish County.

    23 min
  4. #SnoCoGameDay Pt. 3 - the Sports Commission

    JAN 21

    #SnoCoGameDay Pt. 3 - the Sports Commission

    Today we are joined by the Sports Commission’s all-star lineup, which includes: · Executive Director Tammy Dunn · Sports Events Manager Nathan Caferro · Sports Development Coordinator Landyn Olson · Marketing Content Coordinator Taras McCurdie This mighty team punches above its weight – helping to put Snohomish County on the map with some of the best competitions and events in the region. We talk big soccer, Snohomish County athletes, and how sports and tourism go hand in hand to make Snohomish County a great place to live and visit.

    39 min
  5. Minisode: Tourism Roundtable

    JAN 7

    Minisode: Tourism Roundtable

    Happy New Year! Enjoy this minisode is a one-off convo. 🙏 Last month we held a tourism roundtable, inviting folks from around Snohomish County to share their tourism-related experiences in 2025. As part of this meeting, Nick and Richard hosted a panel with representatives from different sectors. On the panel: ⚽️Anthony Sardon, Snohomish United FC 🤳Marlie and Anthony Love, Traveling While Black 🎨Dr. Kate MacKenzie, Snohomish County Arts Commission ⛰️Dan Moore, The Adventure Hub We enjoyed hearing from these thought leaders and know you will, too! Stay tuned this year for more great tourism content.

    23 min
  6. 2025 Was Great. Here’s What’s Next.

    12/23/2025

    2025 Was Great. Here’s What’s Next.

    2025 was a big year! In this year-end recap episode we break down what we loved about this year, what’s new, and what’s next in the world of Snohomish County Tourism.

    1h 7m
  7. Titanic Lore + Froyo w/Ken Coman

    12/03/2025

    Titanic Lore + Froyo w/Ken Coman

    Ken Coman is a man of many talents. Besides owning a froyo shop in Snohomish, he serves as the president of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association. Also he knows a boatload (pun intended) about the sinking of the Titanic. In fact, we can guarantee that Top It Yogurt Shoppe is the only Titanic-themed yogurt shop in the world. Top that! In this episode, we cover a lot of topics and tie them together: B & O taxes, Titanic lore, and (most importantly) what it means to create a place that fosters community. Visit Top It Yogurt Shoppe at 801 1st St Ste 203, Snohomish, WA 98290 More great tourism content: www.discoversnohomishcounty.com On social: @discoversnoco

    1h 1m
  8. The Park Ranger Life

    11/19/2025

    The Park Ranger Life

    Meet the unsung heroes behind some of the most beautiful places that Snohomish County has to offer. Snohomish County Park rangers do it all — everything from trail building, to crabbing enforcement, to picking up trash and curating a welcoming environment. 🦀🏕️🚲 If you've ever shown up to a pristine park, don't take it for granted! 🦅 Today we talk to Rachel White and Taylor Mason about how they chose the park ranger life... and how the park ranger life chose them. Follow us on social @discoversnoco Follow Snohomish County Parks @snocoparks

    54 min
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Join us in an exploration of everything that makes our PNW region a special place to live and visit. Sit in on conversations with Snohomish County thought leaders as we talk about culture, livability, and the ideas that are shaping our community. Check us out on social @seattlenorthcountry or hop on www.seattlenorthcountry.com

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  • Creator
    Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk
  • Show Website
    Snohomish County Placemakers