Tony Moceri came across my radar in December when I found his book "A Wandering Mind" at Barnes & Noble in Bellingham and immediately asked him to be on the podcast. He visited the studio last month for one of the funniest, practical and most inspiring episodes I've recorded. Check out all of his ventures here: tonymoceri.com (Especially his podcast with Melissa!)

From his website: "...I am an entrepreneur, real estate investor, writer, and coach. I’m deeply interested in how people build meaningful lives through work, creativity, and smart decision-making. Over the years, that curiosity has shown up through multiple ventures, including Yard Game Nation, a passion project centered on play, connection, and outdoor community, and Drip Trickle Flow Flood, where I explore income, money flow, and financial mindset with real-world perspective."

If you know Tony, you won't be surprised that this episode jumps around a little bit. We had a blast recording this and if you find Tony's energy as infectious as I do and want to connect with him, do it! "I’m always open to new ideas, collaborations, and opportunities. If you think there’s something I could help with, feel free to reach out, connect with me on LinkedIn, or find me on Instagram at @tonymoceri."

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.

Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays.

I'm writing a book! If you have an awesome, big, scary goal and need supportive coaches around you, look into The Crew.

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Luke stopped by the studio in December to share his music journey (that started in Birdsview), family stories (Harps and Ireland!) , and we mention several folks who we admire in our local music community. See Luke play percussion for Forest Stoke and Natural Israel soon (Follow Luke's IG account for upcoming shows (@fall_line)) and you'll also see him in the crowd supporting his fellow artists.

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays.

I'm writing a book! If you have an awesome, big, scary goal and need supportive coaches around you, look into The Crew.

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Casey Freedom drove several miles north on Highway 9 to visit the studio to laugh with me and chat about his life, family, and career. He reveals some of his big dreams for 2026 (including a Montana tour), explains why college took longer than it should and plays not one but TWO fantastic songs for my listeners. We also unveil our dream (fake) triple bill at the Shakedown (Casey, Upriver rockers Pretty Much Nothing, and LA's own Watertower), and if Casey doesn't release a studio recording of the Truck Song soon, I'm releasing his cell number and home address to the masses until it's done. Follow him for all his upcoming music news and gigs on IG, Bands In Town, Tik Tok and more here: linktr.ee/caseyfreedommusic

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays. My kid and I like to draw and write. Check out my writings on Substack, radio show, all of our books and merch here: www.linktr.ee/lizduffy

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Thaddeus Hink stopped by the studio in the Fall of 2025. We had a meaningful, meandering and thoughtful conversation about photography, writing, music and family. I was surprised to find out he played tuba in high school (with Stone) and he was also a founder of the Anacortes Music Project. Before he heads north to Alaska (and jump starts that music scene), catch him at a show taking pictures or enjoy his well written social media posts (until his Substack is set up).

I appreciate Thaddeus for being open and honest during our recording and I'm forever grateful that I get to do this work.

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays. My kid and I like to draw and write. Check out my writings on Substack, radio show, all of our books and merch here: www.linktr.ee/lizduffy

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Kellen Murphy dropped by the studio in September of last year (you'll hear us talk about Washingtones Fest, so don't show up at Larrabee for his set, because it happened months ago). He was born in Anacortes and has since relocated to Bellingham to attend Western where his ultimate goal is to become a highschool teacher. You can find his music on all the streaming platforms, and you can find his entire catalogue on Bandcamp at Kellenmurphy.bandcamp.com

As we mentioned in the episode, Kellen and I are both big fans of Hernamewasprincess. I want to thank Clay for suggesting I get him on the podcast. Clay is not only a fine musician himself, but he is always promoting his friends and other talented people (He also started a non-profit in Skagit called The SWAMP). Check out the SWAMP's facebook page, or their IG account (@theswamp.wa) for all they have to offer, including a space for loud jamming and monthly performances.

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays. My kid and I like to draw and write. Check out my writings on Substack, radio show, all of our books and merch here: www.linktr.ee/lizduffy

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Matney Cook returned to her roots of Sedro-Woolley and visited the studio back in October. We instantly dove into our stories with detail, humor and passion (and we laughed, a lot). I would describe Matney as a unique woman who is equally powerful, soft and confident and she's a fabulous musician. You can find her solo, strumming her acoustic guitar and telling stories, or as the lead in her band Nobody's Peach (No matter what she's playing on stage, she will 100% have a big smile on her face). She's hosting an amazing event at the Honeymoon in Bellingham with her friends Stone Jones, Tom McKay and Ted Madden this Friday, January 2nd. Find her music everywhere, like Bandcamp, and be sure to grab some merch when you're at one of her shows.

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

@misuz.matney @nobodyspeachband

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It's the holiday season in the Skagit Valley and you know what that means... driving around to all your various parties, shindigs and dinners. Spice up your experience by sneaking in a wireless earbud and listen to your favorite local musicians Jack Mattingly and Shane Gildnes as they dole out advice, a jingle or two, and share some fun local music lore.

Enjoy this festive time, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays. My kid and I like to draw and write. Check out my writings on Substack, radio show, all of our books and merch here: www.linktr.ee/lizduffy

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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Haley Suiter stopped by the studio near the end of the summer and we had an enjoyable, meaningful conversation. It blew me away when I learned she was only 15 years old. From her website: "I am a faith-filled, old soul with an insatiable love for the timeless melodies of classic rock. Music is my passion, my soul feeds off the lyrics, tone, and beat resonating deeply within me. I feel music is the solution to everything. Living a life of abundance and seeking endless possibilities is my mantra. I believe in embracing every opportunity and uncovering all that life has to offer. With a curious spirit and an open mind. I have given myself permission to live a life of authenticity and purpose. By doing so, I hope to inspire others to do the same. I firmly believe that when we grant ourselves the freedom to be true to ourselves, we create a ripple effect, empowering others to do the same."

Check out her website or her socials for upcoming gigs.

Enjoy your weekend, be of use, and go do something hard.

If you love music, go see some rad live music at the Arcadian Public House.
Love my intro song and my logo? Check out Clay Work. He is incredibly talented. He also hosts Trivia at Lyman Tavern on Tuesdays, and at District Brewing on Wednesdays. My kid and I like to draw and write. Check out my writings on Substack, radio show, all of our books and merch here: www.linktr.ee/lizduffy

Disclaimer: Skagit Storytellers is a personal podcast and any views and opinions belong only to the host (or guests) and do not represent views and opinions of people, institutions or organizations that the host (or guests) may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated.

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