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..
Episodes
Alicia and Byron have a conversation on the back porch at Alicia's Mom's house.
Please don't listen to this if the thought of impending death is a trigger.
Thank you to everyone for your support during this hard time.
It's No Wonder We're All Messed Up
Alicia is snarky. Byron is realistic. We hear about the Centennial festivities in Robbinsville and a few other goodies...
As always, we're really thankful you took the time to listen to our ramblings!
A full hour of gabbing about just about anything. We find out that Alicia is recording from a parking lot (and it sounds like a busy one). Byron is looking forward to some down time at home, and things keeping worse in Washington. You know, the usual.....
This episode attempts to explain why you haven't heard from us in a while.
Also some snarky humor. And local stuff.
Fair Warning - Triggers galore, sensitive topics.
Trigger warning
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Wyrd Mountain Gals
"Can You Pull Off A Knob Of Butter?" Episode Airs 06-08-26
What does food, AI, common sense, and nefarious plans have in common? If you guessed that the gals would be talking about all those things in this episode, you'd be right!
We hope you get a kick out of this episode, we took our time and enjoyed a long overdue conversation.
#WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy
Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs June 1, 2026 "Sometimes We Feel Like Cast Iron"
The gals are talking about gardening again & food again. Alicia talks about the Repetition Compulsion & we hear a little about Byron's travels. It's downright refreshing.
Thank you for listening. It keeps us in check wink wink, nudge nudge
#WyrdMountainGals #WyrdArmy
Wyrd Mountain Gals Show Episode Airs 05-23-26 7pm
The gals enjoy their weekly chat. This episode is not as "intense" as some of them have been lately. Whew There was barely anything crowed out! Do you think they're getting mellower with age?....yeah, sure.
"Doing this has changed us, but also we have changed in the doing of this" ~BB
https://ryphna.com/en-usd/pages/what-s-a-wyr...
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Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 5-15-26
We Hate That We Know What We Know
Byron and Alicia discussed their evolving perspectives on handling difficult situations, trauma and political issues. We hear a little about Byron's last trip and how much she prefers a parasol over chemicals on her skin. Alicia talks about the last few days as she hangs out at the assisted living home.
We hope you enjoy this...
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Wyrd Mountain Gals Where Have All The Candy Stripers Gone? Episode Airs Sunday 5-10-26
A nice catch-up call with the gals. Lots of opinions about the hospital system, some politics and maybe a hex being planned.
Wyrd Mountain Gals The Spicy One Wyrd Mountain Gals
This show has not been crowed out AT ALL
Listen at your own risk
Plenty of "colorful metaphors" in this one. Wear your headphones so nobody else can hear all the cussing...
Thanks for listening!!
04-25-26 Wyrd Mountain Gals She Wants The Funny Ones In The Morning
Alicia and Byron had a lengthy catch-up conversation on Alicia's birthday, discussing various personal and community topics. They talked about Alicia's recent hotel stay, Byron's morning preferences, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Just life in the wyrdest town in the US.
Many thanks to the loyal folks who take the time to listen to the podcast. Yall...
4-17-26 Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs Friday 041726
Funny, Interesting, Wyrd
The gals talk about the orange peepaw for a while, then move on in their usual fashion. Alicia is chatty, Byron is witty (and witchy!). They have a good hour long talk.
We hope you enjoy!
#Wyrd #WyrdArmy #WyrdMountainGals
The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show To Turn a Phrase Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday, 4-7-24 7pm EST
www.WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com
Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired. She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is). They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and addressed, re...
The Wyrd Mountain Gals Show To Turn a Phrase Part 1 Episode Airs Sunday, 4-7-24 7pm EST
www.WyrdMountainGals.podbean.com
Alicia recounts a dream Byron inspired. She & Byron agree your "shadow self" is crucial & should be integrated into yourself, not gotten rid of, (because that's where your power is). They go on to discuss grief as a universal emotion that should be acknowledged and addressed, re...
Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 040326
FFSake!
Byron is back from the trip/retreat to Scotland & has some tales to tell. Alicia acts as interviewer & has a couple of stories too. We hope you enjoy this episode & thank you so much for listening, sharing, commenting, & just being awesome in general..
#WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #Wyrdlings
Alicia continues to grill Byron about the upcoming trip & the two of them swap travel stories.
Thanks for listening! We really appreciate it.
Wyrd Mountain Gals Episode Airs 03-15-25
Byron's day was good. Very good. Alicia received a special gift.
Not too bad for a couple of Appalachian gals with too much on their mind.
We hope you enjoy!
#wYRDmOUNTAINgALS
We hope you enjoy this episode from 2024!
Wyrd Mountain Gals How Did We Get On Truth Social? Episode Airs Sunday 3-17-24 7pm EST
Episode Link here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2vb29-15b09f5
The gals find out the podcast is listed on both Amazon (Alexa) & Truth Social. Wait...what? We hear about Byron's last trip to the Appalachian Studies conference at Western Carolina University &...
Hot Mic and a Cyclic Lovebomb of Snow Airs Friday 2-27-26
Byron's back from her trip up north & ready to talk about it. How the trip was, the omens, friends, all the things. Alicia talks hypnosis as a sleep tool.
TRIGGER: adult subjects, also may not be sfw
#Shieldfolk #WyrdArmy #WyrdMountainGals #Omens
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