Podyallup
Podyallup is a hyperlocal podcast dedicated to uncovering the stories, events, and voices that make the Puyallup community so vibrant. From local history to current events, we aim to bring the community closer together through engaging, insightful, and (hopefully) entertaining audio.
Podyallup #96: L'invasion du Québec
I discuss the French Canadian dream of conquering Puyallup's Russian Mountain
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Podyallup #95: Oktoberfest!
Andrew discusses the weekly goings on in and around Puyallup
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Podyallup #94: Displeased
I discuss my displeasure with various school district items.
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Podyallup #93: Unacceptable!
Another solo episode where I discuss the local goings on.
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Podyallup #92: Toll Roads and Curmudgeons
A solo episode where i look back at this week in Puyallup
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Podyallup #91: Do the Puyallup 2026!
Various musing about Puyallup and the like
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Podyallup #90: Task Force!
A brief look at the PSD's new electronic device policy for this school year.
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Podyallup #89: Budget Reductions
I go on at length about the the PSD Budget Reductions™
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Podyallup #88: Economy of Words
Red light traffic camera tickets, fair events, and the economy of words.
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Podyallup #87: Cat Fanciers
Find out if I fancy cats (I do not)
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Podyallup #86: Is he still talking in there?
Yes, yes I am.
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Podyallup #85: Out of the Woods
I discuss various goings on in Puyallup
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Podyallup #84: The Double
Join Andrew as he explores teaching baseball and Washington history to ESL students, a difficult state tournament, the growth of Tacoma Language Academy, the promise and pull of AI, and local weekend events.
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Podyallup #83: ESL and Sneks
I teach an ESL class and am still uncomfortable around reptiles
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Podyallup #82: The USA'S 250th Extravaganza
The various patriotic and other randomly themed ramblings of a madman.
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Podyallup #81: Feeds, Fair, and Funny Voices
A recap of goings on in Puyallup... from my perspective
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Podyallup #80: Ejected
Episode 80 moves from North Bend baseball and a YMCA ballet performance to summer teaching, local fairgrounds events, and a closing push to put the phone down and build real community in Puyallup.
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Podyallup #79: The Way is Shut
Various ramblings from my week in Puyallup
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Podyallup #78: Champions!
The PCR Giants win the league championship, and Andrew reflects on coaching, team growth, clutch pitching and defense, youth baseball memories, and what comes next for All Stars.
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Podyallup #77: Perfection is not Required
More conversations about Puyallup and making it a nicer community.
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Podyallup #76: Add Value to Your Community
Podyallup Episode 76 is about local sports, community events, and the small ways people can add value back to Puyallup.
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Podyallup #75: Second Place, Same as the First
Episode 75 reflects on consistency, youth baseball, local sports, school arts events, Pierce College happenings, and upcoming events at the Washington State Fairgrounds, including Dozer Day Seattle and the Cryptid Tattoo and Obscurities Expo.
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Podyallup #74: Local Ball Wins
Andrew talks PCR Giants baseball, the cost of travel ball, and what it would take to build a stronger, more affordable youth sports culture in Puyallup.
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Podyallup #73: May Day! May Day!
Hyperlocal Puyallup update covering youth baseball, SPSL standings, school events, this weekend’s must-see happenings at the Washington State Fairgrounds, and more.
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Podyallup #72: Slug bug!
A weekly local podcast about Puyallup, Washington covering community news, schools, sports, events, and everyday life.
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Podyallup #71: The Great Junk Hunt
I discuss the weekly goings on of Puyallup, WA aka P-Town
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Podyallup #70: Sheltering in Place
A spring week in Puyallup brings youth sports, a campus safety scare, and a broader reflection on why focusing on local community impact matters most.
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Podyallup #69: Band Concerts & Epic Comebacks
Spring in Puyallup brings a youth baseball comeback, teaching prep, health focus, and local events across the community.
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Podyallup #68: Pat on the :08's #7
A conversation with Pat Warfel covering technology’s impact on everyday skills, local Puyallup issues, and practical reflections on driving, education, and community life.
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Podyallup #67: Soggy SD Budget
A hyperlocal look at life in Puyallup covering spring sports, school programs, community college pathways, district budget decisions, and upcoming local events.
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Podyallup #66: Hyperlocally Driving the Ball the Other Way
This episode makes the case for hyper-local community involvement while recapping South Puget Sound 4A boys basketball state tournament results for Puyallup High School and Emerald Ridge. Plus: upcoming events at the Puyallup Fairgrounds including the Seattle Golf Show and West Coast Homesteading Expo, and more.
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Podyallup #65: Super Nintendo Chalmers
Puyallup School District selects Kevin Alfano as its new superintendent following a three-month search, raising questions about leadership and budget cuts facing local schools. This episode also covers district budget reduction proposals, Spanish dual immersion programs, local school arts events, and the start of the Puyallup Cal Ripken youth baseball season.
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Podyallup #64: Vibe Coding Time Sink
Stepping into a Cal Ripken Majors head coaching role, this episode explores draft strategy, building computer-assisted lineup tools, and the responsibility of leading young athletes with purpose and character. It also covers local school arts and sports updates, upcoming Fair events, and new developments at Tacoma Language Academy.
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Podyallup #63: Volunteering, Budget Reductions, and Stitchery
Episode 63 covers stepping in as a Puyallup Cal Ripken head coach, reflections on attention, smartphones, and AI, and a breakdown of proposed $15 million budget cuts in the Puyallup School District. Plus, updates on local arts, basketball playoffs, and upcoming events at the Washington State Fairgrounds.
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Podyallup #62: Delete It
Episode 62 reflects on the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory as a rare moment of unity, then moves into a broader discussion about political polarization, social media silos, and the need for real-world community. Andrew also shares a brief update on a major Puyallup power outage that disrupted classes and what it reveals about the challenges of block scheduling in education.
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Podyallup #61: Voiceless in Puyallup
In this mini episode I lose my voice almost entirely. Hopefully you're staying healthy out there!
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Podyallup #60: Musings
Late-January happenings in Puyallup, Washington, including details on the Puyallup School District’s dual language immersion program, upcoming Puyallup Cal Ripken youth baseball dates, and February school arts performances. Andrew reviews local high school boys and girls basketball standings as postseason play approaches, shares notes on the Washington Sportsman Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center, and reflects on teaching locally and following regional sports as a Puyallup resident.
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Podyallup #59: Why not?
The various ramblings of a Puyallup shut-in
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Podyallup #58: Pat on the :08's #6
We talk about life and death, deeply spiritual and mystical experiences, upcoming events in Puyallup, and much more.
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Podyallup #57: Slowing Down Time
I talk about the pros and cons of slowing down time, The Dip, upcoming events in Puyallup, and more.
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