Words Out West

Jay Kettering
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Words Out West is a literary podcast spotlighting both established and emerging writers from Montana and the western United States, along with their poems, stories, songs, radio plays and other forms of the spoken word.

  1. 09/02/2024

    The Nuclear Baby Boom

    In this episode, we'll hear a dramatic reading about two boys growing up in the Atomic Age, and how they changed their small town forever Writer: Jay Kettering. Dramatic reading by Teresa Waldorf of Jay Kettering's short story The Nuclear Baby Boom: A Children's Story for Adults.

    29 min

  2. 08/26/2024

    Words and Music

    In this episode, we'll hear songs from the duo Toy Box, comprised of Beth Melody and LaBarre Bankshot, and learn of Beth's collaboration with lyricist Gwen McKenna. Songs: Big Guy In the Sky, Cold April, Leave Me Alone (On the Sofa), Somebody Ought to Slap Your Face, Edge of the River, and Too Bad. Episode sponsor: The Bell Pipe & Tobacco Shop at 216 West Broadway in downtown Missoula. When you need the Otis—tobacconist—problem solver.

    30 min

  3. 08/19/2024

    Big Sky, Deep Thoughts and Mr. Bubble

    In this episode, writer Ednor Therriault takes us on a mental road trip through Montana with his stories and songs and even shares some marital advice from Mr. Bubble. Non-fiction excerpts from Big Sky, Big Parks: An Exploration of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and All That Montana in Between: A Forgotten Hero in Glacier and Playlists for the Road, and original songs from his various albums: A Cut Above, Mr. Bubble, and Go Butte!

    32 min

  4. 08/12/2024

    It's Kind Of About Coffee

    In this episode, we'll hear from a singer/songwriter/musician who says he's wholly unfit to pursue a conventional lifestyle, but musters a peculiar existence relying largely on music, art, luck, and the love of his community.

    45 min

  5. 08/05/2024

    Lunatic Masterpieces

    In this episode, the writer talks about the politics of fishing in Montana, reads about his life and friends, and sings just to make us laugh. Greg Keeler with Greg Owens Greg Keeler: Memoir excerpts: Trash Fish: A Life; Waltzing With the Captain; poetry: variety of poems/sonnets; and songs The Ballad of Billy Montana, Indian In-Law, Little Bitch Creek, MCH, A Song To Go, and Neon Dream. Greg Owens: songs: The Greek Drama Song and Umbrella Song   This episode contains some adult language and themes, which may be unsuitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

    55 min

  6. 07/30/2024

    Songwriters Showcase

    In this episode, live performances from the March 26, 2023 Words Out West Songwriters Showcase featuring four singer/songwriters who lent their time and talent for our Season 3 fundraiser. Featuring: Rebecca Kelley, Read Barbee, Maria Zepeda and Gabrielle Tusberg with Bethany Joyce This episode contains some adult language and themes, which may be unsuitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This episode was sponsored by Gallery 709 (at Montana Art & Framing), The Bell Pipe & Tobacco Shop, Rockin' Rudy's

    53 min

  7. 08/29/2022

    Voices from the Oval

    In this episode, we celebrate the fruits of a teacher's labor. You'll hear from Professor Robert Stubblefield, along with three of his University of Montana students. A selection of poems and non-fiction, with Robert Stubblefield, Jade Taylor, Donna Arganbright, and Cass Sissel. This episode contains some adult language and themes, which may be unsuitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

    34 min

  8. 08/22/2022

    A Place in the Sun for Butte

    In this episode, writer, geologist and professor Rob Thomas explains how the amazing history of rocks is related to the mining town of Butte finding its place in the sun. Selections from Roadside Geology of Montana. This episode is sponsored by Mountain Press Publishing Company, Missoula's independent publisher for over seventy years. Mountain Press publishes nontechnical books for adults and children on geology, natural history, western US history, and more. For more information go to mountain-press.com or call toll-free at 800-234-5308.

    23 min
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Words Out West is a literary podcast spotlighting both established and emerging writers from Montana and the western United States, along with their poems, stories, songs, radio plays and other forms of the spoken word.

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  • Creator
    Jay Kettering
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved with Words Out West, Inc.
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    Words Out West