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Exploring Washington State

Exploring Washington State

By: Explore Washington State -Scott Cowan
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The Exploring Washington State Podcast is for you if you are looking for ideas and inspirations of great places to visit, fantastic places to grab a bite to eat and drink. If you want to know more about the businesses that call Washington State home, learn about the amazing artists who are creating artwork.The State of Washington is an amazing place to live and a great place to visit. The Exploring Washington State Podcast helps to showcase the splendor of Washington State. Remember "there is always more to explore!”© 2025 T212 Media LLC Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Tri Cities Ironman: Training, Coaching, and Conquering with Jennifer Comfort
    Aug 13 2025

    What does it really take to train, fuel, and push through 70.3 miles? Athlete & coach Jennifer Comfort shares her raw, behind the scenes look at the Tri Cities Ironman from first timer jitters to race day breakthroughs. Expect grit, laughs, and stories you will not hear anywhere else.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Lost Discs, Found Community: Daisey James on Growing Disc Golf in Bellingham
    Aug 6 2025

    When Daisey James picked up a disc during COVID, she didn’t plan on building a movement. Now, she’s the co-owner of Far From Par, president of the Whatcom Disc Golf Club, and the unofficial “lost disc” hero of Bellingham — having reunited over 2,200 lost discs with their owners.


    But this story isn’t about frisbees.


    It’s about how a simple, accessible sport created a ripple effect of community, stewardship, and connection in a town where outdoor culture runs deep. From cleaning up abandoned lots to transforming them into public disc golf courses, to building a retail shop that feels like a local hub, Daisey’s journey is as much about people as it is about play.


    We talk disc golf 101 (yes, Scott still asks the beginner questions), the quirks of Bellingham’s disc scene, and the power of saying “yes” to your local community.


    If you’ve ever wondered how a hobby turns into a passion, and a passion turns into purpose—this one’s for you.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • “I Just Loved Fishing”—How a Local Kid Built Spokane’s Silver Bow Fly Shop
    Jul 2 2025

    “I just loved fishing.” That simple passion sparked a journey that led Sean Visintainer from a Spokane kid casting in the backyard to the owner of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected fly shops—Silver Bow Fly Shop.


    In this episode, Sean shares how he turned his love for the water into a thriving business rooted in community, curiosity, and calm leadership. You’ll hear about:


    • The early days of Silver Bow and how it grew into a 50,000-item fly fishing shop
    • Sean’s no-micromanage, no-burnout approach to running a business
    • The rhythms of life in Spokane and how they shape the shop
    • His philosophy on staying small, staying local, and staying true


    Whether you fish or not, this is a story about following what you love, building something lasting, and letting passion guide the work.

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    58 mins
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