In which we learn that Portlanders just can’t seem to stay inside, even when it might kill grandma and grandpa. A big thank you to Oregon State University’s Professor Chris Nichols for chatting with us about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. You can read his fantastic Tweetstorm on the epidemic HERE, and read his Washington Port article HERE. DKC’s DoubleDub article on the epidemic in Portland can be found HERE. And be sure to check out the Infuenza Encyclopedia HERE!
Mar 25, 2020•42 min•Season 11Ep. 2
In which we learn that everyone can enjoy complaining about everyone else. A big thank you to true-crime historian JB Fisher and Dead Memories Portland‘s Kevin-Michael Moore for their thoughts on some Old Portlands.
Nov 17, 2019•44 min
In which we learn that the darkness of Oregon’s winter can hide many sins. You can buy JB Fisher’s book HERE.
Sep 22, 2019•52 min
In which we learn that no amount of crummy Washington beer will bring back old-timey Oregon.
Sep 03, 2018•50 min
In which we learn that the view is the best part of the movie. A HUGE THANK YOU to this podcast’s sponsors – Oregon Film, Dogwood Distilling, pFriem Beer, Trailhead Coffee, and the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City. Thanks to Sara Anson Vaux for her insight on Clint Eastwood. Thank you to Matthew Cowan of OHS (who says that he misspoke on the tape, and PYW was filmed on 35mm, and blown up to 70mm). Here are our photos of the film set. Here is a trailer for Paint Your Wagon, and here is the Simpso...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 5 min
In which we learn that Portland celebrity ghosts can haunt where ever they fucking well choose.
Oct 27, 2017•36 min
In which we learn that Benson Bubblers are a great place to stash cash.
Oct 17, 2017•27 min
In which we learn that guy with the gun rack in his pick up is just keeping us safe from invasion.
Sep 10, 2017•27 min
In which we learn that running a city is a dirty business.
Jul 12, 2017•43 min
In which we learn that the rewards of a life given in service to the people of Oregon is Washington prunes.
Jun 09, 2017•25 min
In which we learn that justice is a bitch.
May 19, 2017•25 min
In which we learn that Louie Louie really does have swears in it!
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 23 min
You can find Professor Boag’s book, Same-Sex Affairs: Constructing and Controlling Homosexuality in the Pacific Northwest right HERE! (We like to support local booksellers, but Powells was out of stock.)
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 1 min
In which we learn that words have power. Be sure to click over to the history page for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. And be sure to stop on in to the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute if you’re near Pendleton. A HUGE thank you to Chuck Sams of the CTUIR and Ranger Stephanie Martin of NPS. And JD Chandler too. Sorry about any mispronunciations. You might be interested in two museum plaques that describe the Whitman Deal, First, from Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, Secon...
Nov 29, 2016•51 min
Real title: The Beaver Police State. Thanks to the City Club of Portland and the National Law Enforcement Museum for some of the audio in this episode. Here is a photo of the City Marshal Ordinance Number One.
Oct 03, 2016•31 min
In which we learn that healthy eating can be bad for your health. A big thank you to Les Zaitz, The Dalles Mayor Stephen Lawrence, Dave Lutgins of Dave’s Hometown Pizza, Dave of Dave Knows Portland and Brock from The Sprocket Podacst. Here is the link to Les Zaitz’s fantastic revisit of the Rajneeshis (The Oregonian). Here is 99% Invisible’s podcast on Rajneeshpuram. And Oregon Experience (OPB) did a good one too. And if can actually listen to it, here is “Shut Up Sheela.” And Yes, we did actual...
Apr 13, 2016•31 min
In which we learn that Portland was once full of ignorant young people easily duped by flashy technology and artifice.
Mar 21, 2016•26 min
In which we learn that being the biggest one at the table doesn't mean you get to carve the turkey.
Dec 22, 2015•47 min
In which we learn that spirits are very excited about spelling.
Oct 26, 2015•40 min
In which we learn that next time you're in the tubs at Breitenbush you might just be chillin' with Bigfoot.
Jun 28, 2015•53 min
In which we learn that, when looking for Portland treasure, sometimes you gotta get outta town.
Jun 15, 2015•48 min
In which we learn that Oregon gold is pure, dude.
Jun 05, 2015•32 min
In which we learn that Portland has been a bad little town for quite some time. You can find the book here, or visit Powells or another local bookstore to purchase a copy. The Murder by Experts podcast is a must hear! Be forewarned: this episode has some offensive language.
Apr 27, 2015•42 min
In which we learn that backyard beasties have been a Portland problem from time immemorial.
Apr 01, 2015•18 min
In which we learn that Portland is not really known for its pi/e.
Mar 14, 2015•31 min
In which we take a close look at Oregon's beaver.
Feb 14, 2015•36 min
In which we learn, in our final podcast from our Summer Road Trip, that Oregon is a big place to call home. The beat quote in the series is from Kerouac’s On The Road.
Feb 09, 2015•43 min
In which we learn that being in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you don't have history.
Jan 19, 2015•51 min
In which we use a 40 year-old guidebook to guide us through SE Oregon. Thanks to Matt Love, The Burger Barons, Hamley’s, the folks at Ore-Ida, Mr. Patel at Ontario’s Motel 6 and Dave from Dave Knows Portland. And thanks again to our corporate sponsors of the Road Trip, Eastside Distilling, Ristretto Roasters and The Jack London Bar – and to all our Road Trip Supporters too! Note: Kesey is being quoted in the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test excerpt. Tom Wolfe wrote the book. But I’m guessing you alre...
Jan 05, 2015•1 hr 5 min
In which we learn that your Christmas is fucking great, no matter what you think.
Dec 19, 2014•29 min
