Podcasts by Spent the Rent Podcast

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Covering Lane County - Oregon and beyond. Music, politics, human interest and local issues relating to Eugene and Springfield, Oregon.

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Further podcasts by Patty Rose

Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur

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Ep206 Managing Debt from 2023-12-08T23:37:22

Brad Unger joins the podcast to discuss financial tips for the New Year, adjusting your finances for inflation, and more. Unger is the Branch Manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union (Springfie...

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Ep205 Kevin Cronin from 2023-11-11T00:00:58

Kevin Cronin joins the podcast to discuss housing in Eugene, new renter protections, the results of Tuesday's election, and more. Cronin is an affordable housing advocate and member of the E...

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Ep204 Full Access Support Network from 2023-10-14T00:47:22

Maggie Van Wey and Amberlee Dawson join the podcast to discuss the work they do at  Full Access. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Full Access is a nonprofit organization that provides s...

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Ep203 Back for Season Six w/ Thomas Hiura from 2023-09-16T18:22:21

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to talk about what Patty missed when he was in England and whatever else they talk about.


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Ep202 In Loving Memory of Lomo from 2023-08-05T03:44:31

3 Emcees from Eugene join the podcast to share memories of their friend Loren “Lomo” Morrison, who passed away recently.  

Appearances by Rio (MPRFCT), Kay Eye (the Big D...

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Ep201 Dungeons & Dragons Camp from 2023-07-16T16:41:42

Daniel Ivy joins the podcast to discuss a 4-week camp he is conducting on how to run your own Dungeons & Dragons game. 


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Episode 200 (Recap) from 2023-07-09T02:32:06

Five years of clips from the podcast featuring (in order of appearance) Endr Won, Blair Conrad, Kaz Zaidi, Dan Cole from Suds ‘Em Yourself, F.J.Gouldner,  UO Professor Ben Saunders, Pat Miller, ...

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Ep199 Blair Conrad (Houseless to University) from 2023-06-10T01:42:52

Blair Conrad returns to the podcast to update us on her journey from homelessness to University. Blair is a recovering drug addict who found herself on the streets and pregnant. With the help of...

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Ep198 Eugene Tea Festival from 2023-05-12T19:38:39

Madelaine Au joins the podcast. Madelaine is the Executive Director and Founder of the Eugene Tea Festival with a goal to help grow the tea community in Eugene.


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Ep197 Oregon Trivia from 2023-04-30T21:51:59


The First Ever, Spent the Rent Podcast Oregon Trivia Episode. Guests will be chosen randomly Friday April 28th. Stay tuned for more info.     


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Ep196 Anthony Reed for School Board from 2023-04-15T01:56:30

Anthony Reed joins the podcast. Anthony Reed is a candidate for School Board Director in Springfield, Oregon and is a journeyman carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 270.  <...

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Ep195 Indicted (2 Pats in a Pod Vol.5) from 2023-04-01T00:28:52

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2 Pats in a Pod (Volume 5)

Patric Miller joins the podcast as a guest to discuss the criminal indictment of Donald Trump. Miller is a longtime frien...

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Ep194 Joe Berney from 2023-03-26T22:50:16

Joe Berney joins the podcast to discuss his time as Lane County Commissioner, talk about his life after elected office, and shares his insight on the future of Springfield, Oregon. 


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Ep193 Roger McConnell from 2023-03-08T20:54:18

Roger McConnell joins the podcast to discuss his music, recording with Patty Rose, and a benefit concert for his daughter, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. McConnell is a guitar wizard ...

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Ep192 Alan Stout from 2023-02-25T04:40:59

Alan Stout joins the podcast to discuss the division in the country, labor from a small business owner's perspective, and more. Stout is a Republican and former candidate for State Representativ...

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Ep191 STAR Voting in Oregon from 2023-02-18T03:47:12

Alan Zundel joins the podcast to discuss starvoting.org , his new podcast, and the state of politics in Oregon and beyond.  Zundel is an author a...

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Ep190 K.I.Design from 2023-02-05T03:04:10

K.I.Design joins the podcast. K.I. is a hip artist, entertainer, and owner/operator of the Big Dirty venue in Eugene, Oregon.


Hosted by Patty Rose


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Ep189 ShelterCare from 2023-01-28T03:22:36

Dana Petersen-Crabb and Josh Knotts join the podcast as (remote) interview guests. They both work at ShelterCare, a local nonprofit working to provide housing a...

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Ep188 Leonard is (probably) leaving from 2023-01-21T19:16:24

Springfield, Oregon City Councilor Leonard Stoehr joins the podcast to discuss NBA basketball, a potential vacancy on the council, the future of Springfield/Eugene and Lane County and more.

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Ep187 Victor Keith from 2023-01-14T04:59:11

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Victor Keith joins the podcast. Keith is an artist and self proclaim...

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Ep186 the Youth Vote (vol.3) from 2023-01-07T03:16:08

Devon Lawson-McCourt joins the podcast. Lawson-McCourt is a McKenzie High School student who is pushing legislators to lower the voting age to 16. Much like many of today’s yout...

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Ep185 Mister Ooh-La-La from 2022-12-10T03:27:16

Mister Ooh-La-La joins the podcast to discuss wrestling in the Northwest,the time he was a guest on the Jerry Springer show, and his (2009) film “Earth Day” and the backlash tha...

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Ep184 Daniel Isaacson from 2022-11-26T05:16:53

Daniel Isaacson joins the podcast to discuss the vacant City Council seat Eugene, Oregon Ward 7. Isaacson has lived in Ward 7 for 2.75 years; is a small business owner and partn...

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Ep183 Lane County Election Recap from 2022-11-18T03:46:37

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to discuss the ‘22 election results, and how it will affect those living in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Hiura is a former candidate for Eugene...

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Ep182 Valley of Sickness and Death from 2022-10-28T02:25:53

James Otter joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming feature length independent film release “Valley of Sickness and Death” (coming Halloween!!). Otter is an e...

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Ep181 What's On The Ballot w/ Doyle Canning from 2022-10-22T04:57:51

Doyle Canning joins the podcast to give us her 2022 election endorsements.  Canning is a former candidate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a Democrat and is a str...

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Ep180 Councilor Randy Groves from 2022-10-15T18:53:42

Randy Groves joins the podcast to discuss houselessness in Lane County, the vacancy on City Council (after the Recall in Ward 7), issues affecting West Eugene, and more. Groves ...

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Ep179 Health Care for All Oregon from 2022-10-08T17:50:57

Lou Sinniger (board member HCAO) joins the podcast to discuss Ballot Measure 111.

A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to require...

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Ep178 Mayor Sean VanGordon from 2022-10-01T19:07:47

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming election, public safety, transportation, and what is happening in Springfield.


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Ep177 the Housing Market w/ Vince Casey from 2022-09-25T17:52:41

Vince Casey joins the podcast to discuss the housing market in Lane County and what it takes to become a homeowner. Vince Casey is a Realtor in the Eugene and Springfield, Orego...

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Ep176 Emmons for Oregon from 2022-09-17T03:39:26

Michelle Emmons joins the podcast. Emmons is a candidate for State Representative in Oregon’s 12th District. She is a self-proclaimed “Dirt Road Democrat” spreading the message ...

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Ep175 André Sirois from 2022-09-10T04:02:29

André Sirois joins the podcast. Sirois is a professor of Journalism and Cinema Studies at the University of Oregon. Sirois is also an established hip hop artist, known as DJ Foo...

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Ep174 HCB Fund from 2022-08-27T18:04:56

Garrett Bridgens joins the podcast. Garrett Bridgens is the Athletic Director of South Lane School District. Garrett’s wife, Heather, passed away April 8th, aft...

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Ep173 Endr Won (hip hop) from 2022-08-20T18:52:27

Endr Won returns to the podcast for the third time. Endr Won is a hip hop artist based in Eugene, Oregon who has been rockin’ the mic for 2 decades and is promoting his newest a...

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Ep172 Cam Derby, KEZI 9 SPORTS from 2022-08-13T04:59:11

Cameron Derby joins the podcast as a guest. Derby is the (new) Sports Director for KEZI 9. Derby studied Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon and has spent ...

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Ep171 S.L.U.G. Queen from 2022-08-06T18:05:25

Representatives of the 40th Annual Slug Queen Competition

Maiya Becker and “raining Queen” Galaxia Cosmos


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Ep170 Summer Sing-Off w/ Miguel Ramirez from 2022-07-16T03:29:42

Stream audio and video @ strpod.com

Miguel Ramirez joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Ramirez is a high school ...

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Ep169 Sammy Warm Hands from 2022-06-25T20:32:37

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy is an author, hip hop artist, punk rock musician, co-host of the Bat Fan Addict podcast, and host of the ...

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Ep168 Teacher, Brandon Ferguson from 2022-06-11T18:05:13

Brandon Ferguson joins the podcast to discuss becoming a teacher, working with students and parents, and the challenges faced by educators in 2022. Ferguson is a teacher in Spri...

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Ep167 Buffalo Romeo from 2022-06-04T18:35:58

Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jones has been making music around the country for many many years. Mixing folk, Americana, country, blues,...

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Ep166 Unionize Dispensary Workers from 2022-05-28T18:32:28

Dakota Licea joins the podcast as an interview guest. Licea is an employee at SpaceBuds dispensary. Licea and the employees at SpaceBuds recently won their vote to join the Loca...

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Ep165 Leonard Stoehr, Springfield City Councilor from 2022-05-21T17:32:29

Springfield City Councilor, Leonard Stoehr, joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Stoehr has worked as the Labor Representative for the Teamsters Local 206 and has served on the Springf...

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Ep164 Springfield Ballot Drop-Off from 2022-05-14T17:20:58

Jim Cupples and Anthony Reed join the podcast for a panel discussion. Jim Cupples is a technologist and businessperson and Anthony Reed is a journeyman carpente...

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Ep163 Re-Elect Joe Berney from 2022-05-07T19:28:11

NOTE:   the echo on Joe's mic goes away at about the 7 minute mark. This was the first LIVE stream on Facebook and YouTube and we were working out the kinks. Measure twice, cut...

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Ep162 Your Ballot w/ Thomas Hiura from 2022-04-30T01:39:12

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a remote guest to discuss what’s on your upcoming ballot in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Hiura is a former candidate for Eugene Mayor, a hip...

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Ep161 Grassroots Candidate Forum OR-4 from 2022-04-25T01:19:26

Video on available on YouTube @ youtube.com/watch?v=D5RZN3Sng7M


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Ep160 Heather Buch, Lane Co. Commissioner from 2022-04-09T17:00:03

Heather Buch joins the podcast. Buch is the East Lane County Commissioner. Buch took office in 2019 and was faced with both the holiday farms fire recovery and the effects of Co...

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Ep159 Molina for City Council from 2022-03-26T17:58:33

Mark Molina joins the podcast as a remote guest. Mark Molina is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon - Ward 5. Molina is also the host of a podcast, Molin...

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Ep158 Canning for Congress from 2022-03-12T19:26:31

Doyle Canning joins the podcast. Canning is a candidate in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. A seat that recently became vacant, after it was held by Peter DeFazio for almost...

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Ep157 Chris Wig from 2022-03-05T19:45:10

Chris Wig joins the podcast to discuss the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Biden’s State of the Union Speech, the upcoming primary elections in Lane County and more. Chris Wig is t...

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Ep156 Kalloch for Congress from 2022-02-19T16:41:29

Andrew Kalloch joins the podcast as an interview guest. Kalloch is a candidate in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. A seat that recently became vacant, after it was held by P...

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Ep155 Coach Justin Pluid from 2022-02-12T04:09:45

Justin Pluid joins the podcast to discuss the Super Bowl, Oregon football, the Blazers rebuild, and more.

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Ep154 Kori Rodley and Damien Pitts from 2022-02-05T19:19:43

Springfield, Oregon City Councilors Kori Rodley and Damien Pitts join the podcast to discuss their time on the council, the future of Springfield, the upcoming election year, an...

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Ep153 WoW Hall Shooting from 2022-01-22T16:11:44

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to discuss the recent shooting at Eugene, Oregon’s historic WoW Hall. Hiura is a hip hop artist (under the name Gradient<...

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Ep152 Joe Berney from 2022-01-15T20:19:42

Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his connection to a local video game store (Big City Gamin’), his recent State of ...

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Ep151 OnPoint Community Credit Union from 2022-01-08T18:48:57

Brad Unger joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss financial tips for the New Year, adjusting your finances for inflation, and more. Unger is the Branch Manag...

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Ep150 Irene Henjum from 2022-01-01T18:58:34

Irene Henjum joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Hejum is the House District 12 Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Lane County. She hosts committee zoom mee...

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Ep149 The Stone Grotto from 2021-12-11T19:00:16

Shelby Stephens joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Stephens is the owner of the Stone Grotto in Springfield, Oregon. The Stone Grotto is a crystals and metaphysica...

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Ep148 ShelterCare from 2021-12-04T19:28:04

Dana Petersen-Crabb joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Petersen-Crabb is the Director of Housing Services at ShelterCare, a local nonprofit workin...

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Ep147 Kevin Cronin from 2021-11-20T19:42:06

Kevin Cronin,  joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss housing issues that continue to affect the local 541 community, the division in the county, and mo...

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Ep146 Alder House, transitional housing from 2021-11-06T19:00:39

Bryan Ranstad joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Randstad and his wife, Kelly, are the owners of Hybrid Real Estate, who recently acquired an hist...

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Ep145 Plaedo, hip hop artist from 2021-10-30T18:24:05

Jason “Plaedo” Wellman joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Plaedo is a hip hop artist and raptivist from Eugene, Oregon. Plaedo has worked in many different areas i...

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Ep144 Jim Cupples, technologist from 2021-10-23T18:49:38

Jim Cupples joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Cupples is a businessperson, technologist, and entrepreneur. Cupples is also an innovator who is extremely passionat...

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Ep143 Main Street Safety Project from 2021-10-16T17:55:55

Molly Markarian joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Markarian is a Senior Planner for City of Springfield - Development and Public Works.  Main Street Safety P...

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Ep142 Gradient, emcee from 2021-10-09T19:10:18

Thomas  joins the podcast as an interview guest. Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist (under the name Listen

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Ep141 Mayor Sean VanGordon from 2021-09-18T17:38:31

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his first 9 months as mayor, communicating with the community virtually, the Am...

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Ep140 Alan on Politics from 2021-09-11T02:39:09

Alan Zundel joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his new podcast.  Zundel is an author, civil activist and online video producer who holds graduate degr...

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Ep139 Allan Benavides (Eugene Emeralds) from 2021-09-04T18:19:25

Allan Benavides joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Benavides is the General Manager of the Eugene Emeralds. Benevides has been with the Em’s since 2010 and has ove...

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Ep138 "Begin Again" (album release) from 2021-08-28T17:20:57

Our host, Patty Rose, walks us through the inspiration for his new album “Begin Again” with a full 10 song listening opportunity before it hits streaming services.


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Ep137 Two Pats in a Pod (vol.4) from 2021-08-22T01:23:38

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss Covid, Biden, Afghanistan, music and more.

With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Servi...

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Ep136 Colin Johnston from 2021-08-14T17:25:42

Colin Johnston joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Colin Johnston, (AKA Col in Eugene) is a first generation immigrant to the USA, a teacher and education researche...

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Ep135 Ayisha Elliott from 2021-08-07T20:06:03

Ayisha Elliott joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss her podcast “Black Girl From Eugene” and her tireless work as a powerful voice for the black community ...

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Ep134 JustIce Shave Ice from 2021-07-11T18:38:52

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his newly launched shave ice stand, JustIce Shave Ice. Wagoner has made headlines over ...

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Ep133 Police Chief Shearer from 2021-07-03T17:59:25

Chief Andrew Shearer joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Shearer was recently appointed as Interim Chief of the Springfield, Oregon Police Department after the prev...

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Ep132 Barcelona Sugarcats from 2021-06-26T19:05:59

Keith Dussell joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss how he started a hockey team in Spain, sorta.  A story you’ll just have to hear to understand.

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Ep131 Dusty Bubbles (Part Two) from 2021-06-19T17:08:12

Dustin Bodeen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Dusty Bodeen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and practices 5 Element and Chinese Medicine at Alive Integrative Medi...

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Ep130 Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) from 2021-06-13T21:20:17

Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jones has been making music around the country for many many years. Mixing folk, Americana, country, blues,...

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Ep129 Bikers Against Bullies from 2021-06-05T19:10:42

Representatives of Bikers Against Bullies USA (Lane County Chapter) join the podcast. Bikers Against Bullies USA is an awareness program that allows bikers and others to show support of a safe e...

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Ep128 Zach Bessett from 2021-05-22T19:08:53

Zach Bessett joins the podcast to discuss his time as a Chair on the School Board in Springfield, Oregon. Bessett was elected to the school board in May 2017. He has been a resident of Springfie...

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Ep127 Pastor Gabe from 2021-05-15T18:13:21

Pastor Gabe Piechowicz joins the podcast as an interview guest. After working as a logger for 15 years, Piechowicz attended Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon and received hi...

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Ep126 Tim Lewis, Filmmaker from 2021-05-01T05:06:34

Tim Lewis joins the podcast as an interview guest. Lewis is an independent “gonzo” filmmaker from Eugene, Oregon who has a knack for catching the most genuine elements of life f...

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Ep125 What's On The Ballot w/ Chris Wig from 2021-04-24T17:54:34

Chris Wig joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss the current situation with the Springfield Police Department, School Board candidates, and what will be on the upcom...

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Ep124 Maya Rabasa for School Board from 2021-04-17T20:36:47

Part 3 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”.

Maya Rabasa joins the podcast as an interview guest. Rabasa is a candidate for School Board Directo...

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Ep123 Anthony Reed for School Board from 2021-04-17T17:51:55

Part 2 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”.

Anthony Reed joins the podcast as an interview guest. Anthony Reed is a candidate for School Board ...

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Ep122 Kelly Mason for School Board from 2021-04-17T16:48:52

Part 1 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”.

Kelly Mason joins the podcast as an interview guest. Mason is a candidate for School Board Director...

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Ep121 Joey Helpish from 2021-04-10T19:27:54

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his new website, joeyhelpish.com Dandyland Studios, his music career, music teaching metho...

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Ep120 Thomas Hiura returns from 2021-04-03T18:50:06

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss current events both locally and nationally, including the Derek Chauvin (George Floyd murder) case, the S...

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Ep119 Dusty Bubbles from 2021-03-27T20:36:07

Dustin Bodeen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Dusty Bodeen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and practices 5 Element Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Alive Inte...

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Ep118 Sammy Warm Hands from 2021-03-13T05:31:45

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is an author, a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, host of the Take92 podcast Listen

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Ep117 Damien Pitts from 2021-03-06T20:07:16

Interim Springfield, Oregon City Councilor Damien Pitts joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Monday, March 8, he will be sworn in as the Ward 1 City...

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Ep116 Educational Equity Now from 2021-02-27T20:25:50

Niels Pasternak and Charu Malhotra Pasternak join the podcast as (remote) interview guests to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Niels ...

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Ep115 Sampson Ray Simon from 2021-02-20T18:13:22

Sampson Ray Simon joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss the challenges Covid has created for independent artists.  Simon is an actor, screenwriter, rapper, and...

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Ep114 Covid in Springfield, Oregon from 2021-02-14T18:28:55

Stephanie Atkinson (McLean) joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Stephanie’s parents, Jim and Sandy McLean, fell ill with Covid-19 in early December. On January 20th, ...

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Ep113 Mayor Sean VanGordon from 2021-01-30T20:06:21

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast as an interview guest.  On January 19th the Springfield City Council selected (then) Councilor Sean VanGordon to ...

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Ep112 Suicide Prevention Advocacy from 2021-01-23T20:41:45

Sara Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family hav...

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Ep111 A Week for the History Books from 2021-01-10T19:02:49

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss Trump’s final days in office, the results of the Georgia runoff election, the breach at the US Capitol Bu...

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Ep110 Abigail Molina, Immigration Attorney from 2021-01-02T18:06:24

Abigail Molina joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss immigration issues. Abigail is the founder and senior attorney at Molina Law Group, LLC, established in 2...

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Ep109 Alan Zundel from 2020-12-19T18:27:07

Alan Zundel joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his new book.  Zundel is an author, civil activist and online video producer who holds graduate degrees...

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Ep108 Jeremy "Dirtball" Cummings from 2020-12-05T19:28:58

Jeremy “Dirtball” Cummings joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Cummings is an entrepreneur, rapper, and humanitarian philosopher. His main focus is helping people liv...

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Ep107 Two Pats in a Pod (vol.3) from 2020-11-22T19:36:11

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the election results, President-Elect Joe Biden, the division in the country, and more.

With more than 40 years of Enterta...

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Ep106 Election Recap w/ Thomas Hiura from 2020-11-07T19:55:20

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the results of the 2020 election, both locally and nationally.   Hiura is a former candidate fo...

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Ep105 Lane County Election Coverage from 2020-10-24T18:04:48

Chris Wig joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss ballot measure 110, early voting, and the Mayor vacancy in Springfield, Oregon . Chris Wig serves the Lane C...

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Ep104 Isiah Wagoner for Eugene Mayor from 2020-10-18T14:50:46

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his write-in campaign for Mayor of Eugene and his civil rights activism efforts, representing Mi...

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Ep103 Doyle Canning from 2020-10-17T17:21:50

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to give us her election endorsements.  Canning is a former candidate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District a...

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Ep102 Springfield Fire Levy from 2020-10-10T17:16:07

Chief Chris Heppel and Springfield City Councilor Sean VanGordon join the podcast as remote interview guests to discuss the proposed ballot mea...

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Ep101 Johanis Tadeo for City Council from 2020-10-05T02:41:33

Johanis Tadeo joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Johanis Tadeo is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3).  Tadeo is known in the Lane Coun...

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Ep100 UO Club Hockey from 2020-10-03T17:12:30

Austin Pultz joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Pultz is from Calgary, Alberta in Canada and moved to Oregon to study Sports Business at the University of Oregon. Pu...

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Ep99 Mackdub from 2020-09-26T17:30:01

Mackdub joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Wil “Mackdub” Weatherly is a legend in the Northwest music scene and has been rocking hip hop and rap sin...

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Ep98 Kori Rodley for City Council from 2020-09-19T18:01:47

Kori Rodley joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Kori Rodley is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3). Rodley is the Director of Equity at the U...

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Ep97 Oregon Wildfires from 2020-09-12T02:40:15

Mark Molina returns to the podcast to discuss the Oregon wildfires, misinformation, and the incredible community relief efforts to help the 18k Lane County residents displaced d...

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Ep96 Mark Molina from 2020-08-29T17:35:42

Mark Molina joins the podcast to discuss business, leadership, and community. Molina is the CEO of Molina Leadership and Business Development Solutions, a busin...

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Ep95 Joey Helpish returns from 2020-08-22T16:21:10

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss Dandyland Studios, his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musi...

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Ep94 Mayor Vacancy in Springfield, Oregon from 2020-08-17T03:05:51

Chris Wig and Kris McAlister join the podcast as (remote) interview guests for a panel  discussion on the sudden Mayor Vacancy in Springfield, Oregon and the impact it may ...

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Ep93 Niels Pasternak from 2020-08-14T20:20:47

Niels Pasternak joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Pasternak is an educator speciali...

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Ep92 Isiah Wagoner from 2020-08-07T23:47:42

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his civil rights activism efforts, representing Minority Freedom Network. Wagoner has made headlines rec...

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Ep91 Daniel Miller from 2020-08-02T02:18:06

Daniel Miller joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss political issues and the challenges of fact checking in the year 2020.  Originally from Goldthwaite,Texas, Miller se...

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Ep90 Oregon People's Rebate from 2020-07-26T14:51:50

Antonio Gisbert joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Gisbert is the Chief Petitioner of the Oregon People’s Rebate (OPR). The Oregon People’s Rebate is a propo...

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Ep89 The Youth Vote Vol.2 from 2020-07-19T16:40:45

Dawson Clark joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Clark is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lane County resident, artist, and outspoken political activi...

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Ep88 Madam Arbitrator from 2020-07-04T22:06:43

Sandra Smith Gangle joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Sandra Smith Gangle is an author of a recently released book titled “Madam Arbitrator...

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Ep87 Boop Troop Eugene from 2020-06-28T19:57:31

Tre Stewart joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Stewart is the founder of Boop Troop Eugene, a citizen volunteer guerrilla journalism effort that has been following...

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Ep86 Subdermal Art Collective from 2020-06-27T22:16:03

Jake “Overtime” Williams joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Williams is the Co-Owner of Subdermal Art Collective. A brand new tattoo parlour located in Eugene, Ore...

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Ep85 Sammy Warm Hands from 2020-06-14T15:17:54

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, author, host of the Take92 podcast a...

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Ep84 CORE Eugene from 2020-06-13T02:49:55

Brittiny Raine joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Raine is an Executive Director of CORE Eugene. CORE stands for Listen

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Ep83 Trey Day of DayInTheLife Entertainment from 2020-06-08T23:20:21

Treylon Day joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Day is an Event Planner, Promoter, Talent Scout, Entertainment Coordinator, and the owner and founder of DayInTheLif...

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Ep82 Brody Jansen Returns from 2020-06-06T02:39:17

Brody Jansen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   After making hip-hop music for 4 years Brody Jansen has decided to pursue his music path by taking a wh...

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Ep81 Athletes and Activism from 2020-06-02T01:23:19

Justin Pluid joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Pluid is the co-host of the Flock Pod (available on all streaming sites). He is also a...

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Ep80 Hewlett Artistry from 2020-05-17T17:30:02

Matthew Hewlett joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Hewlett is a photographer, cinematographer, and founder of Hewlett Artistry (the newest sponsor of t...

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Ep79 The Youth Vote vol.1 from 2020-05-14T17:19:14

Dakota Licea joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Licea is a University of Oregon student studying Political Science with a history in civil activism and...

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Ep78 The Nonsense Hour vol.2 from 2020-05-07T22:49:41

Cohen and Adam Graves join the podcast to discuss their father and son themed podcast “The Nonsense Hour with Cohen and Adam”.  Adam is a University of Ore...

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Ep77 Kris McAlister for City Council from 2020-05-05T18:41:34

Kris McAlister joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   McAlister is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon Ward 3. He is also the Co-Director o...

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Ep76 Housing in Lane County from 2020-05-03T17:19:58

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Ep75 Thomas Hiura for Mayor from 2020-04-29T17:57:59

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Hiura is a candidate in Eugene, Oregon’s mayoral race. Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and h...

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Ep74 Albert Lee for Congress from 2020-04-25T16:54:56

Albert Lee joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Albert Lee is a candidate for congress in Oregon’s 3rd congressional district.  Lee is a progressive democ...

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Ep73 Canning for Congress from 2020-04-20T17:46:07

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Canning is running for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a progressive Democrat.  She is challengi...

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Ep72 Chris Wig from 2020-04-18T17:41:59

Chris Wig joins the podcast as an interview guest. Chris serves the Springfield, Oregon community as a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board and as Cha...

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Ep71 Self-Employed and Shutdown from 2020-04-16T23:07:53

Taylor Jones joins the podcast to discuss self employment, the shutdown, Andrew Yang, and more. Jones is self-employed and, like many Oregonians, is struggling to figure out how...

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Ep70 COVID-19 and Cosmetology from 2020-04-09T17:29:26

Lora Workman Mader joins the podcast as an interview guest. Lora is a life long Lane County resident and the owner/operator of Salon Palooza nail salon in Eugen...

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Ep69 That Oregon Life from 2020-04-07T17:58:15

Tyler Willford joins the podcast as an interview guest. Willford is the founder of That Oregon Life. That Oregon life is a multimedia website, social media community, and locall...

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Ep68 Shop Local 541 from 2020-04-05T17:15:49

Patric Miller joins the podcast as an interview guest. Miller is the founder of a brand new web service called Shop Local 541. Shop Local 541 is a website born ...

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Ep67 The Show Must Go On from 2020-04-02T23:22:36

Dave Villalobos joins the podcast as an interview guest. Villalobos is the owner/operator of Pedal Power Music, and is promoting a live stream performance, The ...

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Ep66 We Need Rent Money from 2020-04-01T17:22:34

Blake Laitner joins the podcast as an interview guest. Laitner is the co-writer and director of the upcoming locally made film, “We Need Rent Money”. A comedy a...

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Ep65 Joey Helpish from 2020-03-31T18:37:44

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k r...

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Ep64 Healthcare Heroes vol.2 from 2020-03-28T21:30:03

An ongoing series on various people in or around the healthcare industry, dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Teka Ladely joins the pod...

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Ep63 Healthcare Heroes vol.1 from 2020-03-27T18:30:01

An ongoing series on various people in or around the healthcare industry, dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Amy Marie joins the podcast.  A...

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Ep62 Mental Health During a Shutdown from 2020-03-24T18:26:53

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Ep61 Coronavirus Shutdown in Oregon from 2020-03-22T21:03:17

We are joined by members of the 541 community who are impacted by the shutdown in different ways.  Today's guests are Brooklyn Damon of American Traditional Barbershop, Jus...

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Ep60 Canvassing for Bernie from 2020-03-15T18:58:57

James Barber returns to the podcast to discuss canvassing for Bernie Sanders, social distancing, and COVID-19. Barber has been traveling the country spreading the Bernie message...

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Ep59 Two Pats in a Pod vol.2 from 2020-03-07T18:36:43

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the Super Tuesday results, Bernie versus Biden, and the Democratic primary race.

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Ep58 Road to Recovery and Prosthetics from 2020-02-16T18:55:30

Dan Silva joins the podcast as an interview guest. Silva was in a horrific automobile accident that took his left leg and the life of his good friend. We talk about the road to ...

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Ep57 Social Advance w/ Alan Zundel from 2020-02-02T19:32:54

Alan Zundel joins the podcast to discuss politics from a libertarian socialist perspective. Zundel is the co-host of Oregon News and Views and co-founder and member of S...

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Ep56 One Bad Dawg from 2020-01-19T19:28:49

Robert James-Alexander Hamilton joins the podcast as an interview guest. Hamilton is the owner/operator of One Bad Dawg hot dog cart and has is hand in many other business ventures. &nbs...

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Ep55 Canning for Congress from 2020-01-05T19:51:08

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Canning is running for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a progressive Democrat.  She is challenging a longtime incumbent (Defazio) and ...

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Ep54 Oregon Cash Flow Pro from 2019-12-15T19:12:17

James Barber (of Oregon Cash Flow Pro LLC.) joins the podcast as an interview guest.

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Ep53 Buffalo Romeo from 2019-12-02T00:48:10

Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jones has been making music around the country for many many years. Mixing folk, Americana, country, blues,...

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Ep52 The Flock Pod from 2019-11-17T20:03:13

Part 4 of 4 in our series on Oregon podcasters.  Justin Pluid and Shane Potter, hosts of the Flock Pod, join the podcast.  The Flock podcast is a newly created Oregon sports talk show hosted by two...

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Ep51 Broken Radio 541 from 2019-11-10T19:56:11

Part 3 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters. 

Nate Ingman joins the podcast as an interview guest. Ingman is the co-host of Broken Radio 541, Oregon's #1 monthly hiphop podcast.&nbs...

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Ep50 Joey Helpish aka Unkle Nancy from 2019-10-27T06:42:05

Part 2 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters. Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught mu...

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Ep49 the Nonsense Hour from 2019-10-13T18:29:21

Part 1 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters.

Cohen and Adam Graves join the podcast to discuss their father and son themed podcast “The...

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Ep48 Impeachment Inquiry from 2019-10-05T18:20:36

A panel discussion on Donald J. Trump and the Impeachment Inquiry with three of the podcast’s most recognizable guests, James Barber, Blair Conrad, and Pat Miller. Also featuring an audio submissio...

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Ep47 Trans Rights w/ Ash Boeger from 2019-09-21T17:38:07

Ash Boeger joins the podcast to discuss transgender rights, the issues with comedy and marginalized citizens, and living in Oregon as a trans man. Boeger was raised in Eugene, Oregon, attended Will...

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Ep46 Patric Miller (2 Pats in a Pod vol.1) from 2019-09-15T18:28:18

Patric Miller joins the podcast as an interview guest. With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Services experience, Patric Miller’s resume is p...

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Ep45 A Football Story from 2019-09-01T18:26:21

Levi Kinkade joins the podcast to discuss his career in football. Kinkade was a multi-sport athlete at Springfield High School in Springfield, Oregon and is currently enrolled a...

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Ep44 Ben Saunders from 2019-08-25T18:35:18

Ben Saunders joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss his love of comic books, the changes in the comic book community, and his career as an educator.

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Ep43 Season ONE Recap from 2019-08-11T18:44

 Blair Conrad returns to the podcast as a guest host and interviews Patrick Stutz (aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie),  the creator of the SPENT THE RENT PODC...

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Ep42 MVP Games and Sports from 2019-08-04T18:55:55

Henry Martin, co-founder of MVP Games and Sports, joins the podcast to discuss growing up in Oregon, his love of poker, and making the dream of owning a poker facility a reality.  Martin is...

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Ep41 Eugene Hockey w/ Dan Trent from 2019-07-21T18:38:23

 Dan Trent joins the podcast to discuss the exciting changes to youth hockey in Eugene, Oregon and the Northwest as a whole. Trent was born in Rochester, New York and has r...

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Ep40 Kaz Zaidi Returns from 2019-07-14T18:33:11

 Kaz Zaidi joins the podcast to discuss populism, authoritarianism, and the rise of the Alt-right across the globe.   Zaidi was born and raised in London, England and since reloca...

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Ep39 F.J. Gouldner from 2019-07-07T18:07:50

 F.J. Gouldner joins the podcast to discuss his writing career,  battle with alcoholism and depression, and so much more. Gouldner was born in Nyack, New York and moved to Oregon 3 yea...

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Ep38 Debate Recap w/ James Barber from 2019-06-30T19:34:39

Former candidate for Lane County Commissioner, James Barber, returns to the podcast for the 5th time to discuss the two night MSNBC Democratic primary debate special that took place in Miami, Flori...

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Ep37 UO Esports from 2019-06-09T19:02:38

 Members of the University of Oregon Club Esports team join the podcast to discuss the rise of the cyber-athlete, the growing popularity of competitive gaming as a spectator sport, and the push to ...

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Ep36 Voting Reform w/ Sara Wolf and James Barber from 2019-06-02T19:28:16

 Sara Wolf and James Barber join the podcast to discuss Voting Reform in Lane County.    Sara Wolf is the Executive Director of Equal Vote. Wolf is passionate about bringing Voting Reform to Lane C...

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Ep35 Pacific Pub Cycle w/ Cindy Ingram from 2019-05-19T18:19:58

 Cindy Ingram joins the podcast to discuss a fun new way for friends and family to travel around Eugene, Oregon.  Cindy and her husband, John Alden, are the co-owners of Pacific Pub Cycle. Cindy ha...

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Ep34 Amateur MMA fighter Alex Youngbauer from 2019-05-12T18:08:53

 Amateur MMA fighter Alex Youngbauer joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of competing before you become a professional fighter and why people sometimes decide to ho...

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Ep33 YES to Housing w/ Daniel Ivy from 2019-05-05T18:25:40

Daniel Ivy joins the podcast to discuss the the housing crisis in the Eugene/Springfield area.  Ivy is the founding member of YIMBYES (Yes In My Back Yard ...

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Ep32 Jake "Overtime" Tattoos from 2019-04-28T18:43:21

Jake "Overtime" Williams joins the podcast to discuss his career as a Lane County, Oregon based tattoo artist. Williams was born and raised in the Eugene/Springfield area and attended both Springfi...

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Ep31 the Creative Types from 2019-04-14T18:25:36

Eugene, Oregon based hip hop-fusion musical duo, the Creative Types, join the podcast as interview guests.  The Creative Types are a collaborative effort of two of the area’s most talented ...

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Ep30 Endr Won returns from 2019-04-07T18:54:04

 Eugene, Oregon hip hop emcee, Endr Won, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming headlining tour.  After countless requests across the country, Endr Won is officially hitting the road to hea...

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Ep29 International Student Winston Wang from 2019-03-31T18:38:13

Winston Wang joins the podcast to discuss life as an international student at the University of Oregon.  Wang was born in Vancouver, BC but due to his parents work he attended elementary an...

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Ep28 Disc Golf w/ Dustin Keegan from 2019-03-16T18:39:17

 Professional Disc Golfer and Eugene, Oregon resident Dustin Keegan joins the podcast as an interview guest. Keegan is the COO of Universal Play Disc Golf and is sponsored by Dynamic Discs....

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Ep27 Springfield w/ Zach Bessett from 2019-03-10T18:50:38

 Zach Bessett joins the podcast to discuss the positive changes made in Springfield, Oregon with the Springfield school district and much more. Bessett was elected to the school board in Ma...

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Ep26 Health Care for ALL w/ James Barber from 2019-03-03T19:25:16

 James Barber joins the podcast to discuss Health Care for ALL in Oregon, the questioning in the CNN Bernie Sanders town hall, the Michael Cohen hearing, and more.  Ba...

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Ep25 RxN from 2019-02-24T19:18:48

 Joining the podcast is Eugene, Oregon resident and hip hop artist, Simon Baum, better known by his stage name, RxN (pronounced re·ac·tion). Baum is a man equipped with an arsenal of artist...

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Ep24 Suicide Prevention w/ Sara Whopner Scofield from 2019-02-17T19:49:23

 Sara Whopner Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family have t...

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Ep23 DACA w/ Ricardo Gomez from 2019-02-10T19:38:43

Ricardo Gomez joins the podcast as an interview guest. Gomez is a 2013 graduate of South Eugene high school and Eugene, Oregon resident.  He was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and was ...

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Ep22 Politics w/ Mayo Finch from 2019-02-02T19:30:47

 Mayo Finch joins the podcast as an interview guest. Finch is a long time friend of our host and lifelong Eugene, Oregon resident and personality.  After dropping out of school in the ...

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Ep21 Suds 'Em Yourself from 2019-01-26T19:12:02

Dan Cole, the owner/operator of Suds ‘Em Yourself dog wash, joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Suds ‘Em Yourself is located on 11th and Charnelton in downtown Eugene, Oregon and is a...

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Ep20 DEF davyne from 2019-01-20T19:18:10

DEF davyne (pronounced divine) is an Oregon based Hip Hop artist that is known for his verbal dexterity, intricate rhyme schemes, and emotional storytelling. He considers himself a writer first,...

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Ep19 Philly Cheese Steaks w/ Frank Allis from 2019-01-12T18:59:15

 Frank Allis joins the podcast as an interview guest. Frank is the owner/operator of Sunset Hut Philly Cheese Steaks located on the corner of 13th and Kincaid in Eugene, Oregon.  He wa...

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Ep18 Cerebral Coretext from 2019-01-05T21:45:13

  Brenden Lynch, aka Cerebral Coretext, joins the podcast to discuss his career in the Eugene, Oregon hip hop community, his newfound love of photography, and the joy of fatherhood.  &...

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Ep17 Kaz Zaidi from 2018-12-16T19:40:02

Kaz Zaidi joins the podcast to discuss Brexit, Democratic Socialism, and universal healthcare across the globe. Zaidi was born and raised in London, England and since relocated to Oregon where h...

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Ep16 Spiller from 2018-12-08T19:31:16

The band Spiller joins the podcast to discuss their upcoming west coast tour. Named after the University of Oregon dorm where they first met, Spiller’s four members came together from opposite s...

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Ep15 Santa Ken Major from 2018-12-01T16:26:19

The Valley River Center mall Santa, Ken Major, joins the podcast. We discuss a dream where he had a calling to become Santa, his work previously as a Lane County Deputy Sheriff at the “Blue Bar ...

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Ep14 Homeless in Eugene w/ Blair Conrad from 2018-11-24T18:43:14

Blair Conrad joins the podcast to discuss her personal story and homelessness in Lane County. Conrad has battled depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction all of her adult life....

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Ep13 Election Recap w/ James Barber from 2018-11-10T18:30:30

James Barber returns to the podcast to recap the midterm election results. Barber was a candidate for the East Lane County Commissioner position. He was defeated in the primary. He later endorse...

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Ep12 Pedal Power Music from 2018-10-26T21:35:59

Dave Villalobos (founder of Pedal Power Music) joins the podcast. Pedal Power Music connects people with the power of bicycles and music. Their scalable bicycle powered audio/visual system facil...

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Ep11 Rick Dancer from 2018-10-26T18:41:02

Rick Dancer is best known for his long career on local television news as an award winning anchor in the Eugene/Springfield area. Dancer had a brief stint in politics with a 2008 run for Secreta...

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Ep10 Star Voting from 2018-10-14T18:21:48

Mark Frohnmayer and Sara Wolf, representatives of STAR VOTING Lane County, join the podcast to discuss this crucial ballot measure designed to give voters a much stronger voice. (S.T.A.R. stands...

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Ep9 UO Marching Band from 2018-10-07T00:38:56

“Georgia” Keith Lunsford is a trombone player for the University of Oregon marching band. He joins the podcast to discuss the rigors of preparing for a daunting college football season (even for th...

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Ep8 CJ Steezz of 86ixt LLC from 2018-09-30T18:09:14

CJ Steezz (of 86ixt LLC) joins the podcast. CJ Steezz is a Eugene, Oregon based musician and entrepreneur who recently went all in with his own (locally crafted) Tuxedo Vodka. CJ Steezz is the owne...

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Ep7 Brody Jansen from 2018-09-22T17:51:18

Brody Jansen (aka Young B) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jansen is a 24 year old hip hop artist from Eugene, Oregon who recently released his debut album “94 to Infinity” (available on a...

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Ep6 Cameron Derby from 2018-09-16T18:06:33

Cameron Derby joins the podcast as an interview guest. Derby is a University of Oregon student in the school of journalism and host of the “Cam Derby Has the Floor” sports podcast. He has also work...

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Ep5 the Defiant Divas from 2018-09-15T18:01:27

Amy Marie (a representative of “the Defiant Divas” clothing boutique) joins the podcast. The Divas are a group of over 25 women with the mission to spread the message of a body positive self image,...

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Ep4 James Barber from 2018-08-26T18:08:52

An interview with James Barber of Our Revolution Lane County. Barber was a candidate for the East Lane County Commissioner position. He is a progressive Democrat who believes in raising the minimum...

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Ep3 Kyle Yamada from 2018-08-19T17:45:31

An interview with author and Eugene, Oregon resident Kyle Yamada. Yamada is a high school teacher who loves geeking out with his students about technology, but he hates it when they ignore him to...

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Ep2 That Oregon Life from 2018-08-12T20:06:34

Tyler from That Oregon Life joins the podcast to talk about his website thatoregonlife.com that has reached 400k followers and continues to grow. At That Oregon Life, the goal is to provide the b...

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Ep1 Endr Won from 2018-08-05T23:39:53

an interview with Eugene, Oregon hip hop artist Endr Won. Endr Won is recognized and respected as someone who prides himself on substance over nonsense through a combination of lyrical skill and...

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