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Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals

Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia. Old ways, new times & life lived in-between. Irreverent humor, not for the easily offended..

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01:02:00

Moving On Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/05/24

052325Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "Moving On" Episode Airs Friday 5-23-25 9pm EST The gals had an entire conversation & barely mentioned hurricanes or the devastation caused by humans. Just an ordinary conversation....wait...what? Hope they're ok! Thank you for listening to this podcast! #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy #Asheville #ByronBallard #DigitalWitchery

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38:29

It's Finally Happening Part 2 Wyrd Mountain

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/05/17

Episode Airs Friday 5-16-25 9pm EST"It's Finally Happening Part 2" The feelings are starting to come out & we the gals are finally talking about it. We find out about the origins of the Wyrdling group as Alicia chats with Ilsa. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening! #WyrdMoutainGals #Wyrdlings #ByronBallard #Helene #DigitalWItchery

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45:37

It's Finally Happening Part 1 Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/05/10

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"It's Finally Happening Part 1" Episode airs Friday May 9 2025 9pm EST The Gals are starting to talk about what happened & how it affected them. The stories are coming out & it does get raw, so fair warning. Quote: "Any time you can end with pie it ain't all bad" ~AC NSFW a few crows fly out of their mouths but nothing earth-shattering.. #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy #ByronBallard #DigitalWitchery #Asheville #Helene

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34:59

Drinking Whiskey and Eating Jelly Beans Wyrd...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/05/03

Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowDrinking Whiskey and Eating Jelly Beans Episode Airs Friday 5-2-25 9pm The gals are joined by CatDog & Gary for this Beltane episode. Alicia is trying to find something to wear that is not black!! Do you think she can do it? She has something to dance about this year.... Byron takes CatDog's side & declares Alicia the "meanest momma in the world". Quote: "Losing somebody is hard, but there is always sweetness too. And here, here's a chocolate T-Rex, eat

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38:11

Flotsam and Jetsam Bits and Pieces Wyrd...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/04/25

Flotsam and Jetsam, Bits and PiecesEpisode Airs Friday -25-25 7pm EST We hope you enjoy these separate recordings from earlier in April. In the first part, the gals are having a conversation while Alicia is driving the backroads in Arden & the second part finds our good friend and fellow Wyrdling Sonya telling quite the interesting story... "You can use flotsam and jetsam to refer to small or unimportant items that are found together, especially ones that have no connection with each

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44:22

In Which The Gals Show Off Their Technical Acumen...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/04/16

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"In Which The Gals Show Off Their Technical Acumen During A Formal Business Meeting" Episode Airs Wednesday, 4-16-25 7PM EST The gals let you in on one of their high-powered & energetic business meetings. We hope you can keep up... #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #Asheville #DigitalWitchery

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52:51

Fizzleheads and Scammers A recap from 2-10-23 ...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/04/06

Episode Airs Sunday 2-10-23Fizzleheads & Scammers The gals are in fine form this weekend. They're talking food, food, plants that grow food, some recipes, more food, and (drum roll please) food. They are planning another trip & this time they want company... Thanks to everyone out there listening, commenting, & spreading the Wyrd. We really appreciate it!

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57:04

And Now The Pollen Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/03/30

Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowAnd Now The Pollen Episode Airs Sunday 3-30-25 7pm EST On the 6 month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, talk turns to concern--this time for the fire raging through the hills. The gals are starting to process the events of the recent past, and talking about it does seem to help. Not too many crows but a good amount of griping.... Thank you for listening! #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdMountain #ByronBallard #HeleneSucks #DigitalWitchery #GMA

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54:13

Fiddleheads Bear Corn and Mayapples Wyrd...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/03/16

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"" Episode Airs Sunday 3-16-25 7pm EST Fiddleheads, Bear Corn, and Mayapples File length: 54.13 The gals are chatting away in spite of tooth problems and...well you know, all that stuff going on in all those places.. We find out Alicia has never run a trot line & Byron doesn't lay claim to it either. There's a bit of a theme in this episode and maybe the teeniest tiny warning from Byron. Thanks as always for listening, sharing, and commucicating with us! We

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01:11:10

A Coke And A Dollar - recap from 2-11-24 Wyrd...

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/03/10

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Bad Things to Eat and Wonderful People or Twinkie Flavored Cappuccino or A Coke And A Dollar" Episode Airs Sunday 3-9-25 7pm This week finds the gals in a jovial mood while chatting about their usual plethora of topics. Byron opens up about her father & some old (precious) memories. Alicia is having a fit over the latest Billy Joel song & how old he is now. Byron reminds her that we're all getting old. They soon get down to the serious business of

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47:59

Low Vibing At The Cottage

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/03/03

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Low Vibing it at the Cottage Episode Airs Sunday, 3-2-25 7pm EST The gals are in fine form & the tales are flowing... Thanks for listening and sharing with your wyrd friends! .. Quote: Don't go looking for the fuzz... #WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy DigitalWitchery

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01:02:53

The Appalachian Hello

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/02/24

The Wyrd Mountain Gals ShowThe Appalachian Hello Episode Airs Sunday 2-233-25 7pm EST One guess as to what happens here.. It's a beautiful day in the Wyrd-hood & the gals enjoy quite a conversation. Byron's on the mend from her dental surgery & Alicia is getting ready for hers.. Ragnar and Frith just being silly. - Ragnar raven and family: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1146906437142692 Vatican Secret Archives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_Apostolic_Archive Agate Dad:

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41:27

So Much Biblical Nonsense Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/02/17

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51:14

The Appalachian Mantra Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/02/10

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"The Appalachian Mantra" Episode Airs Sunday, 2-9-25 7pm EST The gals share some time talking about ... well, just about everything that comes into their minds while they're chatting. We find out about Byron's terrible pain and how she finds a way to deal with it; all the names for seasoned pork fat (otherwise known as fat-back), that time Alicia wore a crown of....coathangers?! Quote: "So when you wake up in the morning if you feel like you need to hit the

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43:50

The Snowdrops Are Blooming Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/02/03

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"The Snowdrops are Blooming" Episode Airs Sunday 2-2-25 7PM EST Gather around, we're in for a treat. Imbolc is here and Byron waxes eloquent about the Bright Goddess of the Gael. We learn about Byron's favorite "Brigid as a Trickster" story. *hint* don't listen if you have a delicate stomach! Quote: "I ain't too bad for a girl that growed up in West by-god Buncombe county" ~BB Appodlachia: https://www.appodlachia.com/ Keening: The word keening originates

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01:02:06

Teeth and Frustration Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/01/27

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Teeth and Frustration" Episode Airs Sunday 1-26-25 7pm EST The gals figure out almost right away how to handle today's politics---non-attachment. Byron has a good time creating a one-of-a-kind hat. They talked about sore winners & how to deal with them. Talk moves on and on until the inevitable "Appalachian goodbye". Thank you SO MUCH to all of you "wyrdos". We are so grateful for you! #FAFO #WyrdMountainGals #Wyrd #ByronBallard #SoreWinners

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01:04:16

Self Hand and Copy Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/01/20

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Self Hand and Copy" Episode Airs Sunday 1-19-25 7pm EST The gals talk beer, dads, art projects, regeneration, food pantry protein, and more. The conversation is quiet and casual. Crayons and horses. We hope you enjoy!! #WyrdMountainGals #FeralChurch #Helene #ByronBalalrd #DigitalWitchery

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51:59

Hunk a Hunk a Hoop Cheddar Cheese Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/01/13

The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show"Hunk a Hunk a Hoop Cheddar Cheese" Episode airs Sunday 1-12-25 7pm EST The gals have a lively conversation, subjects range from Byron's book launch at Malaprops, Alicia's business ideas, some cool local spots, and CatDog has a cameo! Citizen Vinyl: https://citizenvinyl.com/ Malaprops Bookstore and Cafe: https://www.malaprops.com/ Quote: "I could chew up a battleship and spit out tenpenny nails" ~Byron and her

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41:28

It Ended Like It Started Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2025/01/06

A look back. A look ahead. We play a few clips & invite you to guess what the gals are talking about.... Omens, signs, feelings of dread and finally Helene. Then on to 2025! Trigger warning--not for the squeamish or nervous. Lots to be offended or upset by. Yes, it's dark in Appalachia. Take note. #WyrdMountainGals #TerriblePurpose #ByronBallard #Helene #WyrdArmy #DigitalWitchery

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01:10:08

Lamentations from the Book of Wyrd A recap

Wyrd Mountain Gals ·

2024/12/29

While we are gathering memories from this past strange year, we thought you might enjoy this episode from 2023. Stay tuned for a look back on 2024--coming soon! And thanks for listening! We really appreciate it :-)

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