Podyallup #100: Unaffiliated
Description: Podyallup celebrates its 100th episode with a new listener voicemail feature, reflections on Washington's election results, upcoming Puyallup events, local high school football, and a migraine that nearly derailed the show.
Published date: November 06, 2026
Episode number: 100
Show Notes for Podyallup Episode #100: Unaffiliated
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Episode 100 of Podyallup is for Friday, November 6, 2026. We've made it to 100 episodes! Unfortunately, I'm celebrating with a migraine. There's also a new voicemail feature, election results from Pierce County, upcoming events at the fairgrounds, and local high school football.
100 episodes of Podyallup
Nearly two years ago, I started this little podcast about Puyallup and whatever else happened to be on my mind. Somehow, we've made it to episode 100.
I've enjoyed making the show, and I've even built myself a little soundboard with cheering crowds, party noises, and bells to celebrate the occasion.
My next goal is episode 101. After that, we'll see where things go.
Recording through a migraine
I woke up with a headache that gradually developed into a migraine. After spending much of the day in bed, drinking water, and trying some over-the-counter medication, I'm feeling just well enough to record.
I've been getting headaches more frequently lately, and I'm not entirely sure why. Whatever the cause, this is not how I imagined celebrating episode 100.
A new Podyallup voicemail feature
I've added a voicemail feature to the Podyallup website. Listeners can now record and send a message directly from their browser.
Patrick Warfel sends in one of the first messages, asking about the election results and whether I've gotten my exercise for the day.
The answer to the exercise question is no. I've spent most of the day dealing with this migraine.
If you'd like to leave a message or ask a question for a future episode, visit podyallup.com/voicemail.
Elections and political team sports
The election results are coming in, and depending on which political party you support, you may be celebrating or feeling rather discouraged.
I don't think either reaction is particularly healthy. Politics increasingly resembles professional sports, with people cheering for their team and treating the other side as the enemy.
Marcus Aurelius wrote about avoiding allegiance to competing factions, and I think there's something worth considering in that advice. Putting too much hope in a political party seems like a good way to end up disappointed.
Washington's income tax debate
One of the more consequential issues on the Washington ballot involves the state's new income tax on high earners.
Early results suggest that the effort to repeal the tax has failed, meaning the tax will remain in place. Initially, it applies only to income above $1 million annually.
My concern is that this creates an opening for a broader income tax in the future without any corresponding reduction in sales or property taxes.
A different system could potentially benefit Washington residents, particularly if other taxes were reduced. I'm just not confident that's what will happen.
Pierce County election results
Several local races remain close as ballots continue to be counted. In Washington's 25th Legislative District, the House races are separated by just a few hundred votes.
David Berg and Cindy Jacobsen are narrowly leading their respective races, although the results are still unofficial at the time of recording.
Other races for Pierce County offices and congressional districts appear more settled. I run through some of the numbers, although my migraine isn't making it particularly easy to concentrate on election statistics.
Updated election results are available from Pierce County Elections.
Winter is coming to Puyallup
The temperatures are dropping, and I've been reluctant to turn up the heat at home. My wife may have already taken care of that.
Between the cold weather, a migraine, and spending much of the day alternating between feeling too hot and too cold, it hasn't been a particularly enjoyable day.
Upcoming events at the Washington State Fairgrounds
There are several events happening at the Washington State Fairgrounds this weekend.
Just Between Friends runs through November 8. Puyallup Flat Track motorcycle racing returns November 7, and the Puyallup Wedding Show takes place the same day in the Pavilion.
The Wedding Show features local photographers, florists, venues, and other wedding professionals. Admission is advertised at $11 online or $22 at the door, which is quite an incentive to purchase tickets in advance.
More information is available at thefair.com.
South Puget Sound League football
The SPSL football regular season has wrapped up, with Puyallup finishing undefeated in league play at 6-0. Sumner finishes second at 5-1, followed by Emerald Ridge at 3-2. Rogers finishes 0-5 in league play.
Several local teams have upcoming games, including Puyallup hosting Lewis and Clark, Sumner hosting Stadium, Graham-Kapowsin hosting Juanita, and Emerald Ridge hosting Eastlake.
Scores, standings, and schedules are available at spsl.org.
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Here's to episode 101.