Bellingham Podcast

This episode is a special edition of The Analog Explorer x The Bellingham Podcast for our #watchfam listeners. The guest on this episode just how 'air tight' a good idea and design can be. His name is Darren, owner and creator of the Zulu Alpha Strap and a very good friend of ours in the watchfam. Read about my use of Zulu Alpha Straps on my blog: "From the Office to the Trailhead" https://ajbarse.com/from-office-to-trailhead/ Hopefully you all wherever you are in the world are in good form and good health.Zulu Alpha Straps Instagram: @zulualphastraps: https://www.instagram.com/zulualphastrapsWeb: zulualphastraps.comThe Analog Explorer:www.theanalogexplorer.comThe Bellingham Podcastwww.bellinghampodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Observations around Bellingham since Covidhttps://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ* “Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach...I feel it in the air, people are out of reach. Empty stores, empty streets, the sun goes down alone....”* More people are waving hi and smiling - from a safe distance* Less complaining while waiting in grocery store lines. More acceptance of the situation?https://quip.com/VIcAEA4FVCJ* Home improvement stores are bustling * so many people out walking* So much more social media- if thats you- just use it for good yo!* Store shelves can look bleak at times- remember your neighbors as you shop yo! Some family's have allergies Things we are doing to get work donehttps://quip.com/cUVAEALtXoZ* Dressing for the workday like I’m still heading into the office.* Closing the door to my new office in the guest room to limit family distractions. I’m in work mode. DND.* Fighting my lizard brain: “I’m going to give eight hours of 100%” Not expecting to accomplish superhu

On this episode, Chris may have met his match when it comes to quick wits and fast come backs. As we continue with our reoccurring mini-series of our Community Connection Conversation Series (or whatever alliteration Chris comes up with for it), we sit down with Fairhaven's own master of the mic, as well as with personal finance, Shannon Day. A 'Tall Red Head Girl' with "a mic" who's charisma is infectious, and her genuineness for helping her clients is infectious. Tune in. Alter egos for Shannon:https://www.tallredheadgirl.com/about-me.htmlhttps://www.edwardjones.com/financial-advisor/index.html?CIRN=IIzYUkxgrJNMKvrCuGoBkzG7lqrg6SJjkvviMDmybFsipTkGBanmj%2BH1UO8U03pdhttps://www.facebook.com/girlwithamic/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

On this episode, AJ and Chris continue with where they left off last episode, going little personal with talking about stress the stress they deal with in their life. Both of them are still fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass. *Listener shout-outs*@RisingSunSailor (Dan) TwoWheelTherapy : https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/ Deran (Trinidad and Tobego) culturally, the Carnaval. *Personal notes**Coronavirus here in Wa. State:*On behalf of the the BhamPodcast we hope everyone stays healthy and just practices good common sense with hygene. COVID-19If you really want to know beyond headlines: WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicWHO’s Newsroom https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019Wa DOH: https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus What history tells us about stress: https://humanstress.ca/stress/what-is-stress/history-o

On this episode, AJ and Chris go a little personal and talk about stress. Both of them are fighting terrible chest colds so don't adjust your radio, AJ's vocal range is an octave lower, and Chris is the human manifestation of bass. Listener shutouts :* Shout out to newly launched Zulu Time Podcast 🇬🇧 https://open.spotify.com/show/4JCYXahqWtuXJYtsDD0pfM* Mention on Two Broke Watch Snobs. Ep 162 “Instagram trends that need to die”https://soundcloud.com/twobrokewatchsnobs/ep-162-instagram-trends-that-need-to-die*AJ & Chris’s personal notes*-AJ been dealing with some stress within the family, seeing good colleagues have to seek medical help caused by stress. Been a rough winter. -Chris has reached a level of patience, understanding, empathy, and grace in dealing with clients at their worst, but it erodes.-CanvasInsider.Blog and podcast, episode 009 just hit the airwaves*So what actually IS stress (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003211.htm)?*“Stress is a feeling o

This one should "spark" some joy if you are into science, 80's references, and of course good ol fashion radio. Spark:https://www.sparkmuseum.org/Abby Russell, the director of programs at SPARKhttps://www.sparkmuseum.org/spark-museum-a-treasure-in-the-community-for-teachers/SPARK social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/sparkmuseum/https://www.instagram.com/sparkmuseum/?hl=en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Word of Note Series - Fika - The Swedish ritual of spending quality timeHygge is hard to accomplish at work… so the Swedish have Fika!From Sweden’s official website - “Fika is Swedish for a coffee break that’s more about socialising than drinking coffee. And something sweet is also welcome. It is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. Fika can happen at any time, morning as well as evening. It can be savoured at home, at work or in a café. It can be with colleagues, family, friends, or someone you are trying to get to know. It is a tradition observed frequently, preferably several times a day.Origin of the nameThe word fika actually derives from the 19th-century slang word for coffee: kaffi. Invert the word kaffi, and you get fika. http://www.swedishfood.com/fikaProper breaks, dedicated time, allowing permission for us to press pause on the day. Proactive measures to decrease stress in the workpla

Chris and AJ are finally thawed out from Bellingham Snowpacalypse 2020. Hope this episode finds you all well and staying warm this winter season. Now with that said, you might feel cabin fever...so in Bellingham, this episode is dedicated to Happy Hour. And Chris goes down a personal black mirror though exercise as a technologist with Android. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Chris’ One Night Stand with Android: OnePlus 7 ProTo Disengage from life with iOS* •Music alternative* •Group Chat iMessage* •Apple Maps* •Fantastical - Never Outlook on Android* •MySudoNeeded another device (iPod touch) to still maintain iOS lifeNow that we’ve made it through the snowstorm, it’s time for a drink. Where should we go for Happy Hour?AJAslan Dépôt: https://aslanbrewing.com/depotBlack Sheep Bellingham (do. The. Tacos. You can thank me later) https://www.blacksheepbellingham.com/ The Loft at Latitude 48.5 https://w: ww.facebook.com/latitudel

Join us Saturdays at 3pm on Bellingham's community radio station; KMRE 102.3 FM. "Join us at 3 on KMRE"...hey that rhymes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bellinghampodcast.substack.com

Welcome back! And thank you all for your continued support for The Bellingham Podcast. Your PNW dynamic duo is back for the first episode of 2020. So, what happened with AJ and Chirs while they enjoyed the holiday off the mic?Chris:* A new non-cloud password manager - KeePassXC* Folding my shirts with a clipboard they way retail stores do. No more hangers.* Deep Dive into Linux Mint as a primary personal laptop OS* How to make Black Bean burger pattiesAJ:* Recorded with Everett on Episode 60 of 40 & 20 podcast* First ascent with my son* Klean Kanteen: Kirkstone Grey; Shale Black* Kuhl: Konfidant Air* ATECH 5 in 1 penOur Promises for 2020Chris:* To provide outstanding customer service, I promise to establish better work boundaries.* I promise to invest in myself. Buy things that will add value, watch shows that help me learn.* I promise never to say goodbye to someone by saying, “Have a good one…”* I promise never to be condescending to a client, unlike many tech professionalsAJ:*Listen M

Your PNW dynamic duo wrap up 2019 with this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Starting off with a big thank you to you, all of you, who have listened to us over the last year. Tune back in in January for the first episode of 2020! Highlights, we have many... 41 episodes in 2019!Interviews#WatchFam - Five interviews in March - between #112 and 113* @DanC21cy — now @timely_moments* @ToxicNatos* @EA8* @_a_diaz* @buyingontimeCommunity Connections* Moonwater, WDRC - 111* Hans Erchinger-Davis, Lighthouse Mission - 114* Emily O’Connor, Lydia Place - 115* Meg Weber, Idea Institute - 122* Heather Simpson, She Leads Me - 125* Carol Frazey, Whatcom County Councilperson - 130* Jennifer Kutcher, WECU - 135Words of Note, reduxLykke - 116Ikigai - 118Life in BellinghamPNW Stereotypes - 120 & 121Welcome to Bellingham - 123If we were Mayor - 124 The Bellingham Pledge - 127The Fair - 128Shutouts:-to listeners https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/ https://www.instagram.com/watchmed

After much Thanksgiving (US) Holiday'ing, Chris and AJ take an episode to catch up and prepare for the next round of holiday-fests. Black Friday? The PNW dynamic duo hit on a mix of local, edc and yes even a little Watchfam. Tune in! AJ:* #OptOutside- family photos up at Mt.Baker. Pro Xmas Card tip- using Black Friday for printing your xmas cards. Chris: * Researched most of the year, waited for the opportunity to upgrade my only backpack.* Spent time with family and quiet solitude.#Watchfam: AJ: A month on wrist: Farer Watches: Roché https://usd.farer.com/products/rocheSpecs for the WatchFam: * 39mm diameter, 11mm depth, 45mm lug to lug. Lugs 20mm. * ETA 2893-1 ‘Top Grade’ movement with universal hour indicator disc + date and up to 48 hours of power reserve. * “Named after Anthony de la Roché, an English merchant and explorer. In 1675, Roché was on a commercial voyage between Europe and South America when he was blown off course and made the first fortuitous sighting of land

Happy Holidays everyone. Travel, life and a pinch of the holidays have kept your PNW dynamic podcast duo busy, but on their holiday gift guide list is a double episode to make up for the last two weeks of being off the air. On this episode, Chris and AJ hit on a few PNW-centric items that could be easy stocking suffers...or early holiday presents depending on how you are. Tune in!AJ's picksArcade Belt Mens Capture Vision Belts: Flexible Elastic Webbing, Premium Bucklehttps://www.amazon.com/Arcade-Belt-Capture-Vision-Belts/dp/B078XVCSGZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arcade+belt+wood+buckle&qid=1574801733&sr=8-1EA8 Leather Goods: https://www.instagram.com/ea8/?hl=en AJ's Watch Strap Recommendations https://ajbarse.com/from-office-to-trailhead/ TKWide Tumblers https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/insulated-tkwide Crown and Buckle Chevron Strap https://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps-by-type/chevron-watch-straps.html Rowkin Earbuds (Assent) https://www.rowkin.com/ ALT-Black Friday DestinationsMai Kh

Hey everyone! We are back- so sorry for the delay release! AJ's been on the road for work and family. But in this episode your PNW dynamic duo put their tech hats on as Chris goes full Tech Mission Impossible on Google. Stay tuned on what Chris has been diving into with unGoogleing ones life.TechMission: ImpossibleChris can’t use Google Services for ANYTHING. What does he do?Search = Private.sh is a new private search engine that uses cryptography to ensure that your search history cannot be tracked by anyone – the creators and developers of the search engine, Private Internet Access (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/)Chrome = Firefox, with eight add-ons to improve privacyGmail = ProtonMail.com (http://protonmail.com/)Gcal = ProtonCal... Coming soonDocs = Crypt.ee (http://crypt.ee/)Sheets = Slides = Canva.com (http://canva.com/)Drive = Dropbox+CryptomatorYoutube = Invidio.us (http://invidio.us/) and FreeTubeKeep = StandardNotes.org (http://standardnotes.org/)* AJ & Chris’s cultural

Part two of AJ and Chris'part discussion on the people who influenced them creatively and professionally. On this episode, your PNW podcasting duo pick up right where they left off in Episode 136 on that word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age: influencers? Shout out to the men and women who serve in the US armed forces.Where do you find inspiration and motivation?Chris: Grown-up life Billy Sheehan, bassist extraordinairePatrick Rhone, minimalmac.com, author, thinker.My WifeMinimalists in generalAJ: Analog Insights -“Jules, Greg and Max. This channel's primary focus is analog photography in the digital age” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsIPHfiX6UpomrXTrdq67Q Max in Munich- http://www.maxplusone.net/Great Big Story- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajXeitgFL-rb5-gXI-aG8QLiving Big in a Tiny House : Bryce Langston - https://www.youtube.com/user/livingbigtinyhouse*Music*John Gorka : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bXcjRH7mn4 “...cont

Influencers? It is a word that gets thrown around, especially in our current social media marketing internet age. On this episode, AJ and Chris start a two part discussion on the people, and the times, that influenced them creatively and professionally. From photographic explorers, to a college class, hear what influencers give inspiration to this PNW podcasting duo. Where do you find inspiration and motivation?Chris:Halcyon days C.G. “Coke” Roberts, former director of Evergreen Boys State (http://evergreenboysstate.org/evergreen-boys-state-hall-of-fame/)The Road Warriors, NWA/WCW tag team C.C. Deville, guitarist for PoisonCollege Life Management 482 classGrown-up life Tune In NEXT EpisodeAJ:_*Adventure*Jason Heaton- “So writing gear reviews and travel and adventure articles justifies as “research” a lifetime of tramping about the planet, climbing mountains, scuba diving, and having a basement that looks like your local outdoor shop.‘ “The New York Times called me

Our Community Connections Conversations continues with WECU CEO Jennifer Kutcher. In this fun conversation we hit on how one can become reach the rung of CEO, motivation, life in Bellingham, and how she might... be a kickboxing scrabble ninja? Come listen in on the conversation! THIS....you lovely and talented listener.... Is the Bellingham Podcast. [We, Chris] both graduated from Western in 1996. What do you remember from your undergraduate studies at Western in the mid-90s? What do you remember life being like in Bellingham way back then?How has the Bellingham community changed in your perspective after a couple of decades of living here? How has the credit union supported the community’s need as times have changed?Speaking of involvement in the community - WECU’s Education First Grants, totaling $110,000 - Whatcom Dream, BAAY, Lummi Youth Academy, and Opportunity Council are the 2019 recipients. That’s quite a successful program! *Sounds like the Education First Grant program will continu

On this 3rd part of this three-part mini-series looking at the culture and context of that mistical caffeenated drink we all know and love, coffee; Chris and AJ hit on some final notes on where some of the cafe culture Coffee created. And they wrap up with their cafe houses that they would hit if they had to put a map together for a Caffeinated Cuppa & Coffee-house CrawlOn the local scene: *Coming Soon: *Roaring ‘20s Gala. A fundraising effort for Seattle Children’s hospital. Saturday November 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Lairmont Manor. Live musicians, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. *In 2018, Seattle Childrens Hospital provided a just about $5 million in uncompensated care for children living in Whatcom County. *The fundraiser organizers are hoping to raise $15,000 for SCH with this event. Shout out to Colman and Marissa who are very active in making this upcoming event a success._Before we dive in to our drive to our favorite cafes : _Coffee house culture historyOrigin

How do you do...or should we say how do you brew? You dynamic PNW coffee aficionados pick up right where they left off last episode from the history of coffee to the evolution of the types of machines to brew it. Join us with java on this second part of our "This Is Coffee" series. (Johnny Cash - A Cup of Coffee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEkeJjHqBI). Complete with yodeling and either drunk or high rambling lyrics!)“Craft” CoffeeWater + Coffee +Time (and care) *how do you brew? aka Extraction Process** _*Pressure/Siphon*_ * Espresso * Percolator-later-early 19th century * Bialetti / siphon pot /(the Italian Moka pot (https://www.bialetti.it/it_it/company-story) which was invented in 1933.) * The earliest siphon pot (or vacuum brewer) dates back to the early 19th century. The initial patent dates from the 1830s in Berlin, but the first commercially available siphon pot was designed by Marie Fanny Amelne Massot, and it hit the market in the 1840s. By 1910, the pot made its way

You cool-cats are listening to the Bellingham Podcast if we were broadcasting to you from 1961...or at least our intro is. This is the first of a four part episode around coffee, and this first episode hits on coffee history. So hop in your time machine, or your coffee machine at least, as your PNW coffee loving dynamic duo caffeinate the mics on the Bellingham Podcast. recap - Bellingham Food Truck RoundupHigh wind gusts, flying canopies, live music, and lots and lots of people.* Sage Against the Machine (http://www.facebook.com/satm360) - Plant based food truck - On the streets OR catering!* Mobile Mouth Hole (https://www.facebook.com/themobilemouthhole) - Tacos and much more... Like Tatchos (Tater Tot Nachos) with Smoked Pulled Pork or Shredded Chipotle ChickenCoffee*Did you know?** Espresso means "pressed out" in Italian. * About 30 cups of coffee (https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/17/15649722/caffeine-overdose-health-risks-coffee-energy-drinks) = overdose* Decaf does not mean caffeine-free. (