Live Wire! Radio - Episode 181 NEWSHOLE VERSION

CHERYL STRAYED - Her latest book, Wild is a New York Times bestseller and details her emotional and triumphant solo trek on the Pacific Crest Trail.  She has also written two other books, Tiny Beautiful Things and Torch.  Her essays and other writings have been featured in Vogue, The Sun, Allure, Self and The New York Times Magazine.
 http://www.cherylstrayed.com/

LAUREN WEEDMAN - She has written and performed 7 full length solo shows during her career.  Her shows have been showcased in theaters in Seattle, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Portland and New York.  She is a deliciously funny woman who can also be seen in Hollywood films and her newest play, "The Peoples Republic of Portland" will debut at Portland Center Stage in the Spring of 2013. http://laurenweedman.com/ 

LAURA GIBSON - An indie folk artist and Pacific Northwest native, she has a whimsical voice that can be heard on her latest album, La Grande.  She has played all over North America, Europe and Asia.  She is currently touring in the UK.http://www.lauragibsonmusic.com/

Along with your host, COURTENAY HAMEISTER comedy by, FACES FOR RADIO THEATER poetry by, SCOTT POOLE and House Band, RALPH HUNTLEY AND THE MUTTONCHOPS.