This Week in The West Kootenays

An irreverent and unpolished weekly-ish look at the West Kootenays from an outsider's insider perspective. You can tell me a story that is amazing that happened to you in the West Kootenays or get us to interview your dad. Is there a concert you can't miss? Is the party at the lake happening? Who made the best jam? Was it Aunt Pearl or Sexy Rodney? This podcast will bring you the info you need like a neighbourhood dog shitting on your lawn as its owner watches patiently.

Episode 34 feat. Santa Claus

Come and check in with Santa with us! Whoaaaaa! Also, heartwarming stories to share with your family by the hearth. Gather, Sip, and take your wool pants off, it's time for Holiday grab assing!

02-20
28:48

The Ads Volume II

Turn it up and tell your Aunt about your mom's favourite podcast episode, The Ads Volume II! Featuring new ads, revamped ads, and more bathroom sounds that your mom absolutely loves!  Please, go easy on yourself this holiday season. Buy a gift that you know someone will loathe, watch their face, observe how they change their demeanour toward you in 2023. Try bocce in the winter, hell, pull one out in nature, for once.  Thanks for the listens and the shares and the love. It's been a blast of a year.

12-18
51:44

Episode 31 - Spine Tingler Tales feat. Rad Dog, Philliam and Gord and Courtney

Episode 31 has the thrills and spills. Not for the scared of heart. Not for those who are afraid of a little nipple sauce. But YES for us who love to be super cool. When you're super cool, you'll bleed blue blood. Nobody knows what any of this means. Rad Dog, Gord and Courtney and Philliam scare us with first hand accounts of terror. These stories are tinglers, they are real, and you will die. Join us! wkinthewk@gmail.com

10-26
48:09

Episode 30 feat Janna pt 2

We continue the conversation with the wise and welcoming Janna, and we discuss religion, conformity, and traveling.  I also visited the Doukhabour Discovery Center with the kids. There is learning to be done! Remember kids, email wkinthewk@gmail.com if you have an ad you'd like to work on together. if you have a live event, visit www.livekootenays.com

10-21
01:10:13

Episode 29 Feat Janna Pt 1

Episode 29 features Janna, a lawyer, advocate, business instructor, business advisor, and knowledge sharer. In part 1 we talk about why nobody wants to be a mayor anymore and the general state of humankind. Also, a sweet show in Nelson happened, Hell Fire and Screamer, brought to the area by Noise Cult Productions. Also, ads, can't live with them, can't listen to them, can't even feel my legs

10-15
01:25:55

Episode 28 feat Kaleigh from The Shop and Jalopy Talk

Episode 28 features an awesome chat with Kaleigh from The Shop in Castlegar, and we chat skateboards and Jalopy Parade and Punk Rock Show. It also features ALL the Jalopy ads played in a ROW. Now that's exciting

09-22
56:42

Episode 27 ft Martin Popoff

This Episode Features the legendary Martin Popoff of Trail, BC. This man knows music and has published more than 115 books and written more music reviews than anyone in history. Also, Why was the lead level in 1992 in Trail? Kill Rats and Adits at the Royal? Roundworms?

08-28
43:37

Episode 26 - Jay from MASSIF

Jay from the independent and gloriously welcoming MASSIF Music Festival joins (15:45). We also look at the building in which Massif was first held, the original Sing Ching Laundry, what's the short history behind that?? And more, get your tits ready

08-19
37:16

Episode 25 feat. Robin the Mac

On this episode we chat with radio personality Robin (22:23) who has spent the last year in Nelson working on-air at the local radio stations. We also catch up with a joke teller in Nelson and cat about the the LOUDEST year in the history of Ymir BC.

08-12
01:03:49

Episode 24 feat. Sam and the Dams

In episode 24 we chat about the Jalopy Parade, why there isn't an abundance of fish in the Columbia River and dearest Sam stop by the shed (25:58) to chat dams, hockey fandom, and life in the fast lane. Join us will you!

08-02
54:36

Jalopy Parade Announcement

It appears we have a venue to host a some bands in Castlegar! Prior to this happy ending, there with a first ever Jalopy Parade! Get your rust box, your shit wagon, your yellow hearse and creaky buggy, drive it down the road and win.  There will be more info coming so soon your heart will melt. 

07-22
13:05

Episode 22 with Steve Marc

We are joined today by Steve from Steve Marc and the Marksmen (14:51), Joined in the studio as well by Sam and Dalia and we discuss the Ghost Town of Sandon! Buckle up compadres, it's time for a feast of horse backs!

06-17
44:00

Episode 20 Featuring Nathan, Budtender Extraordinaire

This episode features the very knowledgable and entertaining Nate, chatting about bud, life, and a little of the wild side of life in Trail. We also rip through some of the headlines, buckle up and hold on and be glad your impaired ass isn't driving

05-02
01:17:18

Episode 19 featuring The Tarholes

This episode featuring The amazing Tarholes! Get out and see them this summer! Bobtown stops by to swap car crash and poop stories and Kirk, from the Adits, discusses a post on Facebook about a YURT for sale. https://thetarholes.bandcamp.com wkinthewk@gmail.com

04-18
01:19:15

Episode 18 featuring Jesse

In this episode Reverend Ted joins and the book burning intensifies. We also chat with Jesse in Trail and if you'd like your mind to go somewhere you'd never thought, listen! Out of town report featuring ST3 and a whole lotta good times ahead.  wkinthewk@gmail.com

04-03
45:04

Thie Week in the West Kootenays Episode 16 feat. Uncle Gus

This episode we are joined by Uncle Gus (12:49), a veteran of radio who graced local airwaves for not even close to enough time. This episode introduces Burning Books with Reverend Ted! (35:04) Stick around for good times and drop at line anytime at wkinthewk@gmail.com

02-22
48:10

This Week in the West Kootenays feat Nic and Marc

Nic and Marc from the Royal (20:50) in Nelson, BC join the show this week/month. A legendary venue, bar and hangout known the land afar. Join them for good times! Also, real estate hey?, we got a complaint (41:52), talk about the Coldest Night of the Year coming Feb 26. 

02-10
45:58

This Week in the West Kootenays Episode 14 feat. Jamie Merkel

This episode will keep your toes rocking and lips smacking. Jamie Merkel (11:42) is a broadcaster and podcaster who in starting a new podcast featuring the music and musicians of the West Kootenays. There is thought that listener Scotty had that left me feeling a little queasy (31:59) and Tim Horton's, friend or foe?  Email wkinthewk@gmail.com Contact Jamie  jamie-merkel@hotmail.com

01-19
39:48

This Week in the West Kootenays Episode 13 with Run Sasquatch Run

Episode 13 features Run Sasquatch Run (15:04) and their new single, Here to Party! Also, do we need to build camps for the immigrant Albertans? And Dr Bonnie Henry's Glory Hole Alley is open for business! Minister of Happiness left a message (29:15)  Email us wkinthewk@gmail.com

01-04
37:25

Episode 17 Featuring Chris

WKWK 17 features the hilarious Chris (13:08) and Reverend Ted joins once again (40:30) with another book to burn. You don’t want to miss the Mayor of the West Kootenays or the great band Sandwich Rap!  You have a cool story or great vision for a peaceful and loving future and want to share? WKintheWK@gmail.com

03-08
54:28

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