If you stayed after the credits for Episode 6, "Native Son," you heard Billy Weiland perform his guitar composition, "Muir." Here's another one of his picks from his collection of songs on SoundCloud. Okay, so here's a challenge to Billy and all Assateague lovin' musicians. When I would listen to Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring," I … Continue reading Bonus: Billy Weiland, “Strawberry Moon”
Bonus: How Do Horses Get Fresh Water?
This video accompanies Assateague Voices, Episode 5, "Wild Horses." It illustrates how the island's wild horses are able to drink fresh water from the surface the the saltwater Sinepuxent Bay. Science! In the episode, Chris explains how it works, and we thought it would be fun to have some show to go with the tell. … Continue reading Bonus: How Do Horses Get Fresh Water?
Episode 6: Native Son
Billy Weiland is a son of Assateague. He grew up here, surfed here, and got his degree from Salisbury U. before leaving for grad school in North Carolina. He’s back home with a newfound appreciation for the island and a passion for preserving and protecting it. Meet the newest staff member of the Assateague Coastal … Continue reading Episode 6: Native Son
Episode 5: Wild Horses
This week, Chris & Brady of the Maryland Conservation Corps. share some surprising information about Assateague Island’s legendary wild horses. Are they ponies or horses? The answer to this burning question and more! Episode 5, “Wild Horses.” Let’s go!
Episode 4: Tiny Beach Houses
This week we visit with Ron Harrigan, the man behind Coastal Campers and Assateague Cottages. Ron talks about his lifelong love of tiny houses and surfing, and we hear from a very satisfied customer. Let's go.
Episode 3: Surf’s Up, Part 3
"You're actually in the lineup where everybody is, you can sit on top of your board and just drift. And then when there's a wave you paddle and you go. And then it makes life much funner." 7 yr old wahine Charlie Cox explains it all. Surf's Up Part 3.
Episode 2: Surf’s Up, Part 2
Get your jersey, grab your board. There's the horn. The first heat's underway. In this episode, we drop in on the Eastern Surfing Association Delmarva District's Summer Series Surf contest on Assateague's North Beach, on July 22nd. The waves are perfect, the sky is cloudless, and the mood among the 75 or so contestants of … Continue reading Episode 2: Surf’s Up, Part 2
Episode 1: Surf’s Up, Part 1
From the moment I started planning this Assateague podcast, I knew I wanted Michelle as my first guest. Michelle is the Assateague surfing world's Big Wahini. She's revolutionized surfing lessons for women and kids, and currently is executive director of the world's largest amateur surfing organization. Not bad. Let's go!
