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Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia.

Wyrd Mountain Gals Wyrd Mountain Gals

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Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia.

    Recap  from Sunday May 07, 2023 - The Beltane Belles Bring Up Beltane

    Recap  from Sunday May 07, 2023 - The Beltane Belles Bring Up Beltane

    Wyrd Mountain GalsEpisode Airs Sunday, 5-21-23Recap  from Sunday May 07, 2023 - The Beltane Belles Bring Up Beltane
    Episode Link Here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6six8-15efc85
    Quote:  "Knock, knock, don't come in, I've got a knife" ~BB
    Alicia wants to frolic, even though it's windy.  Byron is concerned for her community.  We hear some travel stories.
    One Day at a Time - Marilyn Sellars - https://youtu.be/tm8Lx_Jm6aI
    One Day at a Time - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072554/
    Musselwhite's Seafood and Grill - Palatka, Fl - https://musselwhitesseafood.com/
    Schooner's Seafood House - St Augustine, Fl - https://www.schooners-seafood.com/
    Charleston Crab House - Charleston, SC - https://charlestoncrabhouse.com/
    Asheville Herb Festival - http://www.ashevilleherbfestival.org/festival-2023-workshops
    Stories From The Earth Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9Kii85K6wi6233I3v4-4Q
    Rites of Spring 45 May 24-29, 2023 - http://www.earthspirit.com/
    Question of the Day--What HAS Byron done at the ocean?  
    R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY
    What Are the Seneca Guns? - https://islandlifenc.com/whats-sound-seneca-guns/
    Beach Metal Detecting Tips - https://www.metaldetector.com/learn/buying-guide-articles/beach-water-hunting/beach-metal-detecting-tips
    MARKS STAMPED INSIDE RINGS - https://alberthern.com/blogs/news/marks-stamped-inside-rings
     
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    To Turn A Phrase Part 2 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    To Turn A Phrase Part 2 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowTo Turn a Phrase   Part 2Episode Airs Sunday, 4-14-24  7pm EST
    www.WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com
    This episode is a continuation from last week's show.  We hope you enjoy it!
    Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired.  She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is).  They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and addressed, regardless of the source or intensity. We hear about Byron's latest adventures on the road & Alicia's funny dream abnout Byron's art of turning a phrase..There's alot packed into this episode..are you caffeinated enough for it?
     
    Pssst....The gals want to know if you've ever heard voices calling your name in a crowd or as you're falling asleep?  Have you ever experienced hearing a knock at the door but noone is there?  How did it make you feel? 
     
    Dancing in the Moonlight (Original Recording) - King Harvest:   https://youtu.be/g5JqPxmYhlo?si=BBz5TpUf98vl1B7n
    Two People  Chris Rosser - https://youtu.be/FOnQTek4GH4?si=UCIkyVHJTU8RqVM5
    Malcombe Holcombe - https://www.malcolmholcombe.com/
    Jimmy Landry -- From Where You Come     https://www.reverbnation.com/jimmylandry/song/4339377-life-is-good
    Quote:  "Somebody's gonna have to make some chicken dinner.....and that starts with chicken!"      ~BB
     
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    • 35 min
    To Turn a Phrase Wyrd Mountain Gals

    To Turn a Phrase Wyrd Mountain Gals

    The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowTo Turn a Phrase   Part 1Episode Airs Sunday, 4-7-24  7pm EST
    www.WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com
    Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired.  She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is).  They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and addressed, regardless of the source or intensity. We hear about Byron's latest adventures on the road & Alicia's funny dream abnout Byron's art of turning a phrase..There's alot packed into this episode..are you caffienated enough for it?
    TRIGGER WARNING!!  Animal death 
     
     
    Dancing in the Moonlight (Original Recording) - King Harvest:   https://youtu.be/g5JqPxmYhlo?si=BBz5TpUf98vl1B7n
    Two People  Chris Rosser - https://youtu.be/FOnQTek4GH4?si=UCIkyVHJTU8RqVM5
    Malcombe Holcombe - https://www.malcolmholcombe.com/
    Jimmy Landry -- From Where You Come     https://www.reverbnation.com/jimmylandry/song/4339377-life-is-good
    Quote:  "Somebody's gonna have to make some chicken dinner.....and that starts with chicken!"      ~BB
     
    #WyrdMountainGals#ShadowWork#ByronBallard#DigitalWitchery#Eclipse2024#SolarEclipse#Asheville
     

    • 37 min
    All Our Sentences Are Ironic Now Part 2 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    All Our Sentences Are Ironic Now Part 2 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    Wyrd Mountain Gals"All of Our Sentences Are Ironic Now - Part 2"Episode Airs   Sunday   3-31-24   7pm EST
    Episode Link here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-mnc4j-15bdf19
    After finishing her story as promised last week, Byron soon declares that it feels like Alice in Wonderland right now--everything is "still odd & unexpected".  Alicia tries to join the conversation but keeps glancing out the window at the beautiful day.  The yellows seem so bright! We hear some more about Byron'g upcoming schedule while Alicia surfs the web for info about the Mother Grove Goddess Temple.  Then it's time for the long Appalachian goodbye & they finally start to talk a little bit about food.  About time!
    Quote - "Here is my big, wide, Appalachian, feminist, Goddess-worshipping behind that you may kiss!"    ~BB 
    2024 Pagan Unity Festival - https://main.paganunityfestival.org
    May Moon Magick: The Story 2024 - https://www.songkick.com/festivals/3636145-may-moon-magick-the-story/id/41671043-may-moon-magick-the-story-2024
    A Cornwall Ramble with Byron Ballard - https://www.renadventures.com/?s=cornwall
    Internet Archive - https://archive.org/
    Dune (Part 1 of 3) Full Cast Audio Drama - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnB09ZZWca0
     
     
     
    #WyrdMountainGals#CultClassic#ByronBallard#DigitalWitchery

    • 32 min
    All Our Sentences Are Ironic Now Part 1 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    All Our Sentences Are Ironic Now Part 1 Wyrd Mountain Gals

    Wyrd Mountain Gals"All of Our Sentences Are Ironic Now - Part 1"Episode Airs   Sunday   3-24-24   7pm EST
    Episode Link here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9cpbp-15bdf07
    Byron's in the "packing zone", getting ready for the her next trip to Maryland for the Sacred Space Conference;
    She's heading up to Maryland for Sacred Space & is looking forward to teaching some of her classes:  Willful Bane -The Joy of Hex, Practical Ancestor Work, The Season of Endarkenment; Deepening the Harvest Cycle, Herbalism, & a new one; "Grief Like a River".  They somehow resist the temptation to talk about death & instead remarked on the changing world.  Joanne Fabrics & their impending bankruptcy triggered an entire line of thought for Byron & they go down that rabbithole for a while.  Alicia wonders if Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos are human.The episode ends with Byron "fixin" to tell a story*...
    *Don't worry, we'll make sure you hear the rest of it in the next episode :-)
    Sacred Soace - https://www.sacredspacefoundation.org/
     
    #WyrdMountainGals#OnTheRoadAgain#CultClassic#ByronBallard#DigitalWitchery

    • 33 min
    How Did We Get On Truth Social? Wyrd Mountain Gals

    How Did We Get On Truth Social? Wyrd Mountain Gals

    Wyrd Mountain GalsHow Did We Get On Truth Social?Episode Airs   Sunday   3-17-24   7pm EST
    Episode Link here:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2vb29-15b09f5
    The gals find out the podcast is listed on both Amazon (Alexa) & Truth Social.  Wait...what? We hear about Byron's last trip to the Appalachian Studies conference at Western Carolina University & what's coming up in a few days.  There's a quick mention of politics & our soon to be robot overlords.  Byron recounts one of her "crazy dreams".  
    Quote:  Was it Bizarr-O?  Was it Strange-O?  What was that? ~ BB
    We hope you enjoy!
     
     
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    • 33 min

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Appalachian charm

Byron and Alicia are such fun to listen to as they discuss their Appalachian ways. The topics vary greatly, but food, death, and gardening are sprinkled about frequently. Git you a chair and sit and listen.

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