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PODCAST

Snohomish County Placemakers

Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk

Join us in an exploration of everything that makes our PNW region a special place to live and visit. Sit in on conversations with Snohomish County thought leaders as we talk about culture, livability, and the ideas that are shaping our community. Check us out on social @seattlenorthcountry or hop on www.seattlenorthcountry.com

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All Episodes

00:41:50

#SnoCoGameDay Pt. 1

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/09/17

Soccer—the world’s game—is exploding in the U.S., with the 2026 World Cup bringing six matches just miles from Snohomish County. Right in the middle of the action, Snohomish is home to a new pre-professional club: the Snohomish United. Fresh off its inaugural USL2 season, the team is led by Anthony Sardon, longtime coach, former Seattle U assistant, national champion, and hall of famer.Today we’re talking to Sardon about the Big Game and how Snohomish, WA is turning into a major soccer

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00:26:39

History of Everett, WA

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/09/08

We’re back from summer break! And we’re telling stories from Everett’s past. We talk about fingers getting cut off, union riots, Rosie the Riveters, and the only building in the world that can fit all of Disneyland inside (take a guess). If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our website for more Everett-related content and travel ideas – www.seattlenorthcountry.com And be sure to follow us on social @seattlenorthcountry

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00:26:39

History of Everett, WA

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/08/27

We’re back from summer break! And we’re telling stories from Everett’s past. In this episode we talk about fingers getting cut off, union riots, Rosie the Riveters, and the only building in the world that can fit all of Disneyland inside (take a guess).If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our website for more Everett-related content and travel ideas – www.seattlenorthcountry.comAnd be sure to follow us on social @seattlenorthcountry

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00:51:22

Crafting Community Connections w/Nigel Lindsey

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/07/02

Remember how we said we were taking the summer off? Oops – bonus episode with our friend Nigel! You’re welcome. 🫠 There are people in life who do one thing really really well. They find their niche early, lock into their path, and flourish in their chosen lane. Other folks find that they’re good at several things. Jacks of all trades. Swiss army knives, so to speak. Nigel Lindsey is such a renaissance man. It seems like each time we talk to him he's doing something new. Whether it’s starting his

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00:49:04

Coexisting with Wildlife w/Kurt Hellman, Conservation NW

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/06/18

Context is everything. Once, the Washington Territory was seen as untamed wilderness—at least through the eyes of European settlers. With a pioneer mindset, they arrived ready to conquer nature and build civilization. But the land was never as wild as they believed. Indigenous tribes had long managed the forests and rivers of what we now call Washington State. The arrival of settlers brought more than homesteads. Vast old-growth forests were felled. Wildlife once hunted for survival was soon hunted

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00:47:39

Music for All w/Rachel of Musicology Co.

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/06/04

Our guest today is Rachel Gardner, a creative, entrepreneur, vinyl record collector, and Edmonds, WA arts enthusiast. Rachel owns the city’s only record shop, Musicology Co., which opened in 2024.So, what makes Rachel unique? In addition to playing bass guitar in a couple local bands and running the only woman-owned record shop in Snohomish County and only one of five in the entire state of Washington, Rachel is a fierce advocate for empowering women and underrepresented people in the vinyl

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00:44:45

Making Space for All w/Wil Johnson

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/05/21

When you think of the word “home,” what comes to mind?Home can be a person or people, a feeling, a memory. Home is a state of mind, and it’s rooted in giving us a sense of comfort, security, and belonging.Wil Johnson, Snohomish County’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, has made it his mission to help people feel at home in SnoCo. As head honcho of the county’s Office of Social Justice, Wil and his team are committed to bringing equity and inclusion to the forefront of our minds by

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00:29:40

Old Growth Forests Are the Future

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/05/07

The premise of this episode is pretty simple: what if the answer to our current and future climate crisis is 200 years old and naturally sequesters carbon?We've got that here. Let's take a field trip with John Moon from the Department of Natural Resources.

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01:03:19

The SnoCo Music Scene w/Ryan Crowther

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/04/23

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into the sounds that shape our seaside towns—featuring none other than Ryan Crowther, aka “RC.” Around here, RC isn’t just a familiar face—he’s the connector, one degree away from nearly everyone in the county.Best known for founding the Everett Music Initiative (EMI), RC has helped turn Everett into a vibrant music hub. From iconic events like Rock the Boat and Music at the Marina to the powerhouse Fisherman’s Village Music Festival, EMI has brought acts like

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01:19:28

How to Be a Human in Modern Media w/Gregr From 107.7...

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/04/17

First and foremost, Gregr is a person. For over 15 years, Greg Shishman has been cracking wise and spinning the top hits in alternative music for Seattle’s Alt Rock station, 107.7 The End. He's lived in Snohomish County while reaching millions of listeners through the airwaves.Gregr is a wealth of knowledge on all things music, and he spent lots of time chatting it up with some of the biggest names in the industry. Not to mention his public passion for Rubik's cubes, karate, and all things

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00:36:01

Tide to Table w/ Hama Hama Oysters

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/04/03

Aw shucks! We care a heap about sustainable food here in the Pacific Northwest. Luckily, we have some of the freshest waters, as indicated by the health of the lowly (yet oh so delicious) oyster.This week we wade into a conversation with Lissa James Monberg, Vice President of Shellfish at Hama Hama Oysters. Lissa's family has been stewarding the waters of the Salish Sea for six generations, tending to a microclimate that breeds some of the freshest bivalves you've ever dipped into cocktail

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01:27:28

Hiking 101 w/ The Washington State Hiking Podcast

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/03/25

Have you ever loved something a little too much? Maybe a pair of jeans that was worn threadbare and beyond repair. Or a pair of sneakers that finally fell apart from too many miles. Nature can be kind of like that. Too much love and human visitation can wear down that which centuries of natural processes have worked to build. Today we're talking to Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano from The Washington State Hiking Podcast. Their podcast name says it all – these are the experts on local

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00:49:46

Grant Harrington Runs Snohomish. Literally.

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/03/17

Grant Harrington is the founder of the Snohomish Running Company. His organization puts on beloved races like the Milltown Marathon (also a half marathon and 10K), the Evergreen Half Marathon on the Centennial Trail, the Snohomish River Run, and more. These events are branded in a fun way, and they have swag, and they’re just a blast. Today we’ll talk to Grant about why you (yes you!) should run in the Pacific Northwest: how to get started, what sort of gear you need, when to sign up for forthcoming

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00:26:33

What's So Funny About Everett Comedy Night? 😂

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/03/13

The world is a pretty serious place these days, and there are few ways to better overcome it all than with a good laugh. And we don’t mean an LOL response to a kind of funny text message from a friend. We're talking about the gut-busting, fall-out-of-your-seat kind of laugh that cleanses your soul (and maybe even your sinuses). As the producer of Everett Comedy Night, which has been bringing high-profile comedy acts to sold out crowds in Snohomish County for nearly a decade, Everett’s resident

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00:37:10

Traveling While Black in the PNW

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/03/05

Travel is a great way to get out of your element and discover the world around you. It offers opportunities to learn about other cultures and to go on adventures that you never knew were possible. In other words, traveling can take you out of your comfort zone.However, this sentiment can be a huge point of contention for many travelers, including people of color. When traveling to new places, minorities tend to be more aware of their surroundings out of necessity for their own safety. Personal

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00:28:37

Secret Everett Gems w/Nick Shekeryk

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/02/05

Nick is the newest member of our tourism team. As a local, he knows all of the places you *should* be visiting when you come to Everett, WA. From food trucks and festivals to aviation and one-of-a-kind pop culture experiences, there is always something to discover in Everett, WA. The waterfront is a can’t-miss, boasting the largest public marina on the West Coast. Enjoy a great meal, hop the ferry or take a paddle to Jetty Island, beachcomb, or explore the miles of waterfront trails. On this pod

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00:29:32

Farmers Markets Can't Be Beet

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2025/01/29

Farmers markets: we have so many questions. Like, why is "farmers" not possessive? Where did the apostrophe go? Who does the market belong to?But seriously, local, organic food is important. However, the conversation around it can sometimes feel overly moralizing or shaming, especially given the high stakes. Modern food production impacts local ecosystems, global environments, and involves issues like factory farming, carbon emissions, fair trade, and pesticides. It’s a lot to

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00:29:47

APEX Art & Cultural Center

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2024/11/26

Meet the APEX Art & Cultural Center. It’s a historic building on the corner of Everett and Wetmore Avenues. The massive brick edifice is filled with Masonic lodge/ghost vibes. For years it was abandoned, and I always wondered what was going on in there...A couple of years ago a guy named John Carswell bought this building. You’ll meet John in this podcast. He has spent years acquiring American graffiti art. He claims that his DogTown Collection, as it’s called, is the single largest graffiti

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01:34:46

Tulalip Treaty Rights w/Andrew Gobin

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2024/11/14

Meet Andrew Gobin, who manages treaty rights for the Tulalip Tribes of Washington State. If you're unfamiliar with treaty rights, don't worry – I first learned about them through my work with county government and the tribes. Once you understand them, though, it changes the way you see the land, especially when you learn about the vital role natural resources played in the lives of indigenous communities in Snohomish County. It shifts how you view the landscape and environment around you.Andrew is

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00:40:03

Lynnwood's Glow Up w/Sarah Cho and Ryan Bush

Snohomish County Placemakers ·

2024/11/08

More people are discovering Lynnwood, WA these days. That’s not only because it’s a great place to visit (and eat!) -- Lynnwood is also the most recent, northernmost stop on the Link Light Rail, a modern train system that connects the Greater Seattle Region. The light rail opens up opportunities for commuters, yes, but also makes it easier than ever for regional explorers to access the fine dining, quality parks and trails, and high-end retail opportunities that this city offers. Today on the pod

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