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LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY

Margaret Croom is ‘Magsy’, a local of Whidbey Island, Washington. Whether you’re a local, a would-be islander, or just someone who loves a good story, ”Local Whidbey” is your weekly dose of community, inspiration, and a reminder that the best places aren’t just found on maps—they’re found in people. Are you an AUDACIOUS ISLANDER(tm)? For more info, go to https://LocalWhidbeyPodcast.com

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76:09

THE STORY BEHIND THE VOICE: FROM TECH to COMMUNITY...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2026/01/21

Today on Local Whidbey, we’re turning the microphone around — and in the best possible way. I’ve invited someone I admire, Tiffany Scribner, Program Manager for Leadership Whidbey, to step in as our guest host.If you know Tiffany, you know she has a gift for guiding conversations, drawing out people’s stories, and helping leaders understand not just what they do, but why they do it. Her work with Leadership Whidbey puts her at the center of community development, mentorship, and personal growth on

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63:48

CHOOSING TO STAY: STEWARDSHIP, YOUTH and THE FUTURE...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2026/01/14

There’s something I love about talking with people who’ve chosen Whidbey Island — people who didn’t just land here by accident but saw something in this place worth rooting into.My guest today, Hannah Andersen, is one of those people. She’s the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Whidbey Island Conservation District, and part of a younger generation that’s quietly shaping the island’s future through stewardship, creativity, and community work. Hannah first came to Whidbey as an AmeriCorps

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50:13

HOME COOKIN' CHEF STYLE: A CONVERSATION WITH TOMMY...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2026/01/07

Today on Local Whidbey with Magsy, we’re turning up the heat — literally — with one of the most entertaining chefs to ever land in the Pacific Northwest kitchen scene. You might remember him from The Next Food Network Star back in the day, but these days you’ll find him cooking up something even better — laughter, learning, and a whole lot of flavor — right here in the PNW.Chef Tommy Grella has built a devoted following on YouTube with Home Cookin’: Chef Inspired Events, where he and his partner,

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50:17

The Powerhouse Behind the Whidbey Island Language,...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/12/31

ENJOY THE LAST HOLIDAY RE-LISTEN!By the way ... listen to the end to learn how to teach for WILASC. Hai Anh Vue is looking for professional who love arts, languages and STEM. Today’s guest is about to blow your mind, expand your horizons, and quite possibly make you wish you’d paid more attention in science class. We are talking to the brilliant Hai Anh Vue, the powerhouse behind the Whidbey Island Language, Art, and STEM Center—or, as the cool kids say, WILASC. Now, I know what you’re thinking:

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56:55

Capturing The Soul of Whidbey Island with Dennis Browne

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/12/17

ENJOY THIS WEEKS HOLIDAY RE-LISTENYou know how some people just have that magic touch? Like, they can capture a moment so perfectly that you swear you can hear the music, smell the salty sea air, and feel the collective joy of a crowd in a single photograph? Well, that’s Dennis Browne for you. This guy is basically the unofficial historian of Whidbey’s music scene—except instead of a dusty old textbook, he tells the story through stunning photography. Dennis has been everywhere—from intimate

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28:46

WALKING ON WHIDBEY WITH PNWBIRDIE

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/12/10

This week is the third week of 're-listens' or maybe a new 'listen' for you as we are in the Holiday season. This week I'm bringing back Todd Hipsher or known on social media as @PNWBirdie. He walks somewhere on Whidbey Island everyday and takes amazing photographs. They are mesmerizing. He has quite the following. Enjoy his Whidbey Island journey.THE RE-LISTEN In today’s episode, I was honored to walk with Todd Hipsher on the trail off of Coupeville’s Sunnyside Cemetery. My guest is none other

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24:57

The Power of Collaboration and Connection Defines...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/12/03

This week is the second week of 're-listens' or maybe a new 'listen' for you as we start the Holiday season. This week I'm bringing back Adrienne Hawkins of Zen Esthetics in Oak Harbor. Adrienne loves living on Whidbey Island, after being transferred here with her hubs military career. I was honored to be invited to his retirement ceremony. If you have never been to one, go if you receive an invite. It is so special and the emphasis placed on the sacrifice of the family over 24 years was emotional

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35:09

Jonathan and Mike, Whidbey Islands Whiskey Crafters

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/11/26

This week is the first week of 're-listens' or maybe a new 'listen' for you as we start the Holiday season. This week I'm bringing back Jonathan and Mike of Whidbey Distillery. They were so fun and were my first guests. On today's episode of Local Whidbey Podcast, we're heading straight into the heart of Crafting Spirits and Community Pride, with the new dynamic behind Whidbey Distillery Jonathan Bower and Mike Huffman. These two are shaking things up literally. As the new owners of Whidbey

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58:14

From Food Network to Bayview Corner: Joan Samson & Ed...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/11/19

On this episode of Local Whidbey with Magsy, we’re taking a delicious little detour… straight from the Food Network to Bayview Corner.If you’ve been anywhere near Langley lately, you’ve probably heard whispers — or full-volume raves — about Japonica, the new Japanese comfort-food spot created by chef Joan Samson and her sommelier husband Ed Hodson. Joan trained in one of the toughest Japanese culinary schools, cooked her way through California’s restaurant scene, landed on Diners, Drive-Ins

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36:15

The Welcomer: Rose Woods and the Spirit of the...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/11/12

On the southern end of Whidbey Island, tucked inside 106 acres of moss-lined trails and cathedral-quiet forest, sits a place that’s been quietly shaping hearts and ideas for fifty years.It’s called The Whidbey Institute, and it’s where leaders, artists, scientists, and seekers gather to ask the kind of questions that don’t always have tidy answers — questions about belonging, purpose, resilience, and what it means to care for both people and the planet. At the heart of this work is Rose Woods, the

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65:46

Small Homes, Big Community: Architect Ross Chapin on...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/11/05

When we think of neighborhoods, most of us picture long rows of houses, driveways, and maybe a park down the street. But what if there was a better way to live — one that put connection, belonging, and beauty at the heart of community design.Today’s guest has dedicated his life to re-imagining how we live together. Architect Ross Chapin is the visionary behind the concept of Pocket Neighborhoods — intimate clusters of homes gathered around shared green spaces that foster connection while still

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43:13

Writing Policy to Poetry: Janice Cummings O’Mahony on...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/10/29

Hello Listener,You know those writers whose words literally shape how we live—public notices, policy briefs, the fine print that keeps a community running? For years, Janice Cummings O’Mahony was one of them. She wrote for government agencies and civic projects where every word had to be factual, clear, and airtight. And then she did something beautifully unpredictable—she crossed the line from policy to poetry. Now her sentences don’t just inform; they breathe. At this point in my intro, you may

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38:59

Aviator Robert DeLaurentis is Reimagining Flight on...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/10/22

Today’s guest has truly taken life to new heights—literally. Robert DeLaurentis is not only the owner of DeLaurentis International Airport in Oak Harbor, but he’s also a record-setting aviator, accomplished author, and philanthropist.He was the first solo pilot to fly a small, single-engine plane, around the world in 2015.The flight covered 26,000 nautical miles and 23 countries in 98 days for a fundraising campaign to support aviation programs. the global peace mission was called, "One Planet, One

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43:11

Not Just for the Stage: Why Jana Szabo Believes...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/10/15

Hello Listeners—today’s guest is basically the Beyoncé of breath support. We’re talking about someone who’s turned the mysterious, often intimidating world of voice training into an open door for, well... all of us. Shower singers, Broadway hopefuls, reluctant public speakers—Jana Szabo has coached them all.She has a background that starts in New York, winds through Seattle, takes a deep detour into Indian classical music, and then—because of course—lands right here on our beloved Whidbey

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62:30

Reimagining Real Estate: Alissa & Neal Collins on...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/10/08

What if real estate wasn’t just about transactions—but transformation? What if the way we buy, sell, and steward land was less about square footage and more about soil health, community connection, spirit, and story?Today’s guests, Alissa and Neal Collins, are doing just that. As co-founders of Latitude Regenerative Real Estate, they specialize in life-giving, ecologically rich properties that challenge the conventional real estate model. Think permaculture compounds, forest farms, land trust

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41:44

Keeping History Afloat: Mark Saia on the Schooner Suva

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/10/01

Today on Local Whidbey with Magsy, we’re climbing aboard one of Coupeville’s most beloved maritime treasures — the Schooner Suva. My guest is Mark Saia, who not only has helped keep Suva’s sails billowing but also keeps her stories alive for the community.Suva herself is a piece of living history. Built in 1925 and designed by the renowned naval architect Ted Geary, she has sailed Puget Sound for a century. Today, she’s the pride of the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation, offering both locals

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30:03

From Pasture to Plate: The Artisan World of Glendale...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/09/24

Hello listener!So, here’s the scene: You’re on Whidbey Island, and have decided to stop at a few of the Island Grown Cooperative Farm and Food trail locations. Driving just north of Clinton, hang a left on Cultus Bay Road to go to Glendale Shepherd, a beautiful property in the woods, above the Admiralty Inlet facing Mukilteo. At the heart of these sheep lovers are Lynn and Stan Swanson, the kind of people who somehow make running a Grade A dairy, producing world-class cheese and yogurt, raising

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34:48

Building a Creative District: Lisa Bernhardt on Art,...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/09/17

Today on Local Whidbey, we’re welcoming someone who has been quietly (and not-so-quietly) transforming Coupeville into a cultural cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest—Lisa Bernhardt, the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Art School and administrator of the Coupeville Creative District.Lisa isn’t just running an art school—she’s running a movement. Under her leadership, the Pacific Northwest Art School has become a hub for creative learning and artistic innovation, drawing talent from

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41:39

From the World to Whidbey Island: Guitarist & Poet...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/09/10

Hello folks! Today’s episode is not your average stroll down a Whidbey Island beach with a latte and a Labrador.We are going to go global. Flamenco global. Italy-meets-Island-meets-a-guitar-that-might-just-seduce-you kind of global. Today’s audacious Islander is a world-renowned virtuoso. Our guest is the one and only Andre Feriante, guitar maestro and expert ‘cross-over artist’. Poet of strings. A man who, I’m convinced, might actually have a PhD in soulfulness. He's performed at Carnegie

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60:06

From Tunes to Tuna, the Musician Behind the Oak...

LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY ·

2025/09/03

Hello, hello, my fabulous Whidbey adventurers. Today, buckle up, because I’ve got an absolute force of nature on the mic. I’m talking about Larry Mason—a man who, frankly, makes the rest of us look like we’re standing still. Larry is the man who makes sure the music behind the Oak Harbor Music Festival actually happen. You know that 15+ year event, where thousands of people come to hear musical artists, dance, sing, and revel in the heart of downtown Oak Harbor? Yeah, that doesn't just magically

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