Snohomish Podcast Network

Snohomish Podcast Network

The Snohomish Podcast Network is a growing lineup of podcasts from Snohomish County—built around community, collaboration, and helping local shows grow.

  1. 3d ago

    This Episode Is About You: Real Voices From the Snohomish Soccer Summer

    This episode isn’t a big explainer. It’s something simpler: we’re going to let you hear it. Producer Trent records solo and hands the mic to the community. No big narration, no extra analysis — just real, raw conversations from the Everett waterfront fan zone and beyond. You’ll hear how people found soccer through their kids, through their neighborhoods, through injury and coaching, and through the simple pull of a crowd that feels welcoming. It’s a reminder of what this whole series has been about from the start: you don’t have to be an expert, you don’t need match tickets, and you don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a place to show up — and people to share it with. In this episode Why this episode is “about you” (and why we’re keeping it raw)A soccer beginner’s guide from the crowd: how to enjoy the flow, learn the basics, and not get stuck on scoringWhat people wish was different about ticket access — and why free fan zones matterThe Everett vibe in one word: homeKids on soccer: positions, goals, glitter, and why it feels like “Disneyland (but no rides)”Local pride moments: Snohomish County scarves, the “Great Soccer Ball Hunt,” and why local soccer matters year-roundThe big takeaway: this sport builds community — on the field and off it Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/

    1h 8m

  2. Jul 1

    Beyond the Watch Parties: What the Soccer Summer Changed

    Trent (filling in for Emily) and Kyle go beyond the big screens and big cheers to the real story of this soccer summer — what happened around the watch parties. You’ll hear quick, real voices from the waterfront in Everett and from people building the next chapter of local soccer: families who couldn’t afford match tickets but showed up anyway, neighbors describing the vibe as “home,” and local leaders focused on access that lasts longer than one tournament. Along the way, Kyle gives a quick “where we are now” tournament check-in as the group stage wraps and the knockout round begins — including what the expanded 48-team field is changing, and why new names like DR Congo and Cape Verde are part of the fun. But the heart of the episode is what the summer revealed: soccer didn’t suddenly arrive here — it became visible, louder, and easier to belong to. In this episode A quick tournament check-in: group stage wrap-up, knockout round basics, and what’s surprised us so farWhy the expanded 48-team format is creating more new teams, more storylines, and more “anything can happen” momentsListener voices from the watch parties: families making memories, first-timers jumping in, and locals choosing community over spectacle“The vibe is home”: what people said when we asked them to describe the feeling for someone who wasn’t thereJamie French-Bialek (Snohomish Sports Dome) on access that lasts: building more places to play, not just places to watchA throwback to Peter Hattrup on how the level of local competition has risen — and why talent doesn’t have to leave to find itThe next step challenge: name your moment, support the places that made it easy to belong, and keep the door open Snohomish Sky FCSnohomish Sports Dome Watch Party InfoSnohomish Sports Dome Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/

    22 min

  3. Jun 25

    Sports with Keith: FIFA, World Cup & All the Drama

    In this episode of the Um Sir Podcast, Emily's sits down with Keith Macaulay to unpack FIFA’s wild ride. From its "humble" 1904, Old Boys Club beginnings as a small European club to the multi-billion-dollar powerhouse it is today. They dive into the corruption, the backroom deals, and the larger-than-life characters like João Havelange and Sepp Blatter who turned development funds into political currency and World Cup bids into bidding wars. The conversation covers the 2015 DOJ probe, the Garcia Report cover-up, and the human cost of hosting controversies like Qatar 2022. But hey, for all the drama, it’s still the beautiful game, bringing the world together, one goal at a time. Listen: Pitch to Puget Sound Podcast Local Playbook: Game on Everett Puget Sound Deets: Seattle FWC Documentaries & Series FIFA Uncovered (Netflix) – 3-part docuseries on FIFA’s corruptionEl Presidente (Prime Video) – Season 2 covers João Havelange’s rise and reignESPN’s Qatar World Cup investigation (featuring Jeremy Schaap)Copa 90’s Argentina series – Deep dive into the nation’s football passion News & Investigative Reports: The Guardian: 6,500+ migrant worker deaths in Qatar (2010–2020) – Wage theft, passport confiscation, and extreme heat conditions.U.S. DOJ 2015 FIFA Corruption Case – Press releases and findingsThe Garcia Report – FIFA’s redacted summary (full report was suppressed) Historical Events 1966 World Cup controversy – Suspected bias against Brazil1974 Chile-USSR playoff – Played in a stadium used as a torture camp under Pinochet2010 Haiti earthquake – FIFA emergency funds stolen by Jack Warner2018/2022 World Cup bidding scandals – Russia and Qatar’s bribery schemes2034 World Cup bid – Saudi Arabia’s controversial selection "Official" & Reference FIFA’s official website – Current sponsors, tournaments, and governanceUEFA – European football’s governing bodyCONCACAF – North/Central America & Caribbean federationCONMEBOL – South American football confederationU.S. Soccer Federation – Governance and team info

    1h 17m

  4. Jun 24

    Joy in the Crowd: Everett Watch Party Field Notes + A Quick Tournament Check-In

    Emily and Kyle take you back to the Everett Watch Party for two packed days of fan zone energy — Mexico vs. South Korea (Day 3) and USA vs. Australia (Day 4). You’ll hear quick, real conversations with families, visitors, and community leaders — the kind of sound bites that capture why this soccer summer feels like a once-in-a-lifetime community moment. Along the way, Kyle gives a quick “tournament so far” check-in (no jargon, just the headlines): the U.S. surprising everyone by locking in early, a wild tie that put Cabo Verde on the map, and big stars already making noise. But the heart of the episode is the crowd — the joy, the friendliness, and the feeling that a watch party is more than a screen. It’s a permission slip to talk to strangers. In this episode What the Everett Watch Party feels like in real time (kids, jerseys, cheering, pure joy)A quick tournament check-in: where we are in group play and what’s surprised us so farThe Cabo Verde vs. Spain headline that reminded everyone why underdogs matterWhy the expanded 48-team format is creating more surprises and more storiesListener voices: families making memories, first-timers soaking it in, visitors feeling welcomedTammy Dunn (Snohomish County Sports Commission) on the smiles, the camaraderie, and why free, accessible community events matterThe reminder: you don’t need a ticket — you just need a place to show up and feel it Seattle Fan Celebrations - Watch PartiesSnohomish County EventsSeattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/

    18 min

  5. Jun 17

    Peak Everett: Inside the Waterfront Watch Parties (Real Voices, Real Vibes)

    The soccer summer is here — and this episode is built out of real voices from the Everett Waterfront Watch Parties. Emily is joined by Trent (sitting in for Kyle) as they record on-site at the waterfront: boats in the background, jerseys everywhere, and the kind of crowd energy you can literally feel in your chest. If you’ve been wondering what this moment actually feels like in real life — not in a stadium, not in a studio — this is it. You’ll hear quick “roll call” clips from people in the crowd and local leaders, plus conversations with Nick Shekeryk (Snohomish County tourism marketing specialist) on how the Snoco GameDay scarf went from a fun campaign idea to a real-life local obsession — and with Dylan Ordoñez from Seattle FWC 26 on what the local organizing committee actually does (and why fan zones matter). In this episode The vibe check from the Everett waterfront: why it feels like a full-on festival on a weekdayWhat surprised Emily most about the crowd (and why it feels like “we’re doing this together”)The Snoco GameDay scarf story: how it was created, why it’s everywhere, and how it’s traveling worldwideA simple “join the moment anywhere” framework: pick a social place, bring one small ritual, and arrive earlyWhere to find more Snohomish County soccer summer events (Discover SnoCo) Waterfront Watch Parties | Everett Tourism, WASeattle FIFA World Cup 26™Discover SnoCo Website Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/

    19 min
  6. Volume 4 Chapter 10: From First Birthday Cake to First Street

    Jun 16

    Volume 4 Chapter 10: From First Birthday Cake to First Street

    If you love innovation, community investment, and delicious baked goods, this episode is for you. In this episode of Snohomish Storytellers, hosts Sheila and Maygen sit down with Lauren Anderson-Porter, the founder of Grain Artisan Bakery in downtown Snohomish—a beloved dedicated gluten-free bakery known for high-quality pastries, sourdough, and a strong community-first approach. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from baking out of necessity for her son’s first birthday to building a thriving brick-and-mortar bakery on First Street. You’ll hear how Lauren grew from a WSDA Cottage Foods permit to farmers markets, to commercial kitchens, and finally into her own storefront—opening in November 2020 after a successful community-backed Kickstarter. Along the way, she talks candidly about what it takes to run a food business with slim margins, why transparency matters, and how Grain is working to make allergen-friendly baked goods more accessible through community partnerships. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow Grain Bakery grew from a cottage kitchen to a storefront in downtown SnohomishWhy farmers markets (Snohomish + Capitol Hill) were key to building a loyal customer baseThe realities of running a small food business: pricing, margins, staffing, and sustainabilityHow Lauren approaches business growth with a “Point B exists—I’ll figure out how to get there” mindsetWhat it means to lead with transparency (and why customers respond to it)How Grain used Main Street America / American Express grants to invest in equipment, systems, and community impactGrain’s partnership with the Snohomish Food Bank to provide gluten-free, dairy-free vegan scones Featured GuestLauren — Founder of Grain Artisan Bakery, downtown Snohomish Lauren shares her background moving from the Midwest to Washington, her early years hustling through markets and custom orders, and how relationships in the Snohomish community helped open the door to a permanent storefront. Podcast Presented by the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association.

    56 min

  7. Jun 10

    From Me to We: Why This Soccer Summer Matters in Washington

    The 2026 soccer summer is officially here — and Washington State is showing up in a big way. In this bonus episode of From Pitch to Puget Sound, Emily and Kyle share what people are talking about in the first days of the tournament, then take you on a fast tour of watch parties and fan experiences across Washington — from Everett’s Boxcar Park fan zone to Seattle’s waterfront activations and Spokane’s Egypt team training buzz. You’ll also hear about creative local business tie-ins (hello, themed beer) and community-centered events like the Everett Recovery Cafe watch party. Then it’s time for predictions: Kyle makes his case for France, while Emily leans into the Netherlands (and a model that’s correctly predicted recent winners). Finally, they zoom out and talk about why this moment is bigger than soccer — a rare chance to be welcoming, connected, and loud together. In this episode Why this soccer summer already feels historic (and why the U.S. hosting matters)Watch parties in Washington State: Everett, Seattle, Spokane, and moreEverett Recovery Cafe’s watch party for people in recoverySpokane’s soccer summer energy: Egypt training, local crowds, and themed productsEverett Boxcar Park fan zone dates mentioned in the episode: June 11, 12, 18, and 19Seattle’s premium “The Barge” experience (floating pier + mini pitch)Pike Place Market’s sip-and-savor program (Fridays–Sundays, noon–5:00pm through Labor Day)Emily vs. Kyle’s winner predictions (Netherlands vs. France)Why this month can move us from “me” to “we” Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/ Everett Chamber

    17 min

  8. Jun 9

    You’re Ready to Leave the House: A 10-Minute Soccer Summer Checklist

    This is the bonus episode you hit play on before you leave the house. Emily and Kyle give you a simple, no-stress checklist for soccer summer — whether you’re headed to a watch party, a brewery, a friend’s house, a library event, or the fan zone. In about 10 minutes, you’ll have a plan: what to wear, what to pack, what to screenshot, and how to avoid the classic “we’re going to regret not bringing something” moment. You’ll also get a quick, beginner-friendly World Cup 101 with Keith Macaulay: how group play works, why the 48-team format changes the math, what happens in knockout rounds, and why a 1–0 match can be way more dramatic than it looks. In this episode World Cup 101 in two minutes: groups, points, and what changes in 2026What to wear: layers, comfortable shoes, and the optional joy of jerseys and scarvesThe scarf tradition (and what to do if you don’t have one)The “worth it” bag list: backup battery, wipes, sunscreen, water (if allowed), and a seat pad for outdoor screensTiming tips that reduce stress: arrive early, pick a clear meetup spot, and choose easy parking over closest parkingFan zone and stadium mindset: check rules, expect stricter security, and keep your bag smallThe two-minute home check: phone charged, ID, tickets, screenshots, snacks, and ear protection for kids Listen to From Pitch To Puget Sound Follow From Pitch to Puget Sound on your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter with important links from the show. Presented by the Snohomish Podcast Network. History of Soccer is courtesy of Washington State Legends of Soccer. Disclaimer: This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to FIFA or the FIFA World Cup. Theme Music from: https://pixabay.com/music/rock-sport-sports-rock-music-368012/ Everett Chamber Mentioned in this episode: Everett Chamber of Commerce The Snohomish Podcast Network is a proud member of the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.

    13 min
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