This episode features my chat with Matt Hartman who performs under the moniker Coastal Cascade, including music from his recently released self-titled EP. | Additional music included in this episode courtesy of Sweet Nothing. (Artists retain o

#62 - Author Chat: Monica Cable

May 12th, 2016 54m 16s

Local author, Monica Cable, chatted with me about her upcoming book entitled "If You Were An Alien Would You Want To Live Here: an Alien Hypothesis | 101 Reasons Why Fearing an Alien Invasion is Absolutely Preposterous and 10 That Kinda Make Se

#61 - Silenced In The Surf Book Launch

Apr 7th, 2016 37m 32s

A live recording I made of fellow podcaster, Sean Barron (of The Portland Cool Podcast), of his interview with local author, Kate Dyer-Seeley, during the launch party for her newest book, Silenced in the Surf. Also featured in the podcast are A

#60 - Author Chat: Ellie Alexander

Mar 17th, 2016 33m 26s

Author, ELLIE ALEXANDER, chatted with me about her writing journey and her book, ON THIN ICING. | Theme music provided by Sweet Nothing, and additional music provided Kai Engel (artists retains original copyright) | Additional vocal work fr

#59 - Redux: The Zone Continuum

Mar 3rd, 2016 30m 13s

Friend of the show and former guest, Bruce Zick, chats with me about his much anticipated "The Zone Continuum" reboot project. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | F

#58 - The Vegan Episode

Feb 18th, 2016 44m 6s

My good friend and vegan, Janessa, chatted with me about Portland's vegan subculture. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find more info about the show on our w

#57 - The Portland Cool Podcast

Feb 4th, 2016 29m 11s

Fellow podcaster, Sean Barron, chatted with me about his own Portland-focused show called The Portland Cool Podcast. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find mo

#56 - Proletariat Butchery

Jan 21st, 2016 26m 52s

In this episode, Zeph Shepard, owner and head butcher at Proletariat Butchery, chatted with me about his journey into the world of craft butchery. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains o

#55 - Timothy Blackton: In Case You Missed Him

Jan 5th, 2016 50m 48s

Local comedian, Timothy Blackton, visited me in the studio to chat about the Portland comedy scene and he also brought back a special episode of ICYMI (In Case You Missed It). | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sw

#54 - Mixed Tape 06

Dec 9th, 2015 48m 30s

This episode includes music from Portland-based musical artists Pure Bathing Culture, Hemmit, clintongore, The von Trapps, Lost Lander, Eyelids, Sama Dams, Grandparents, BLOUSE, Divers, Monarques, Hosannas, and Matt Lande. | Additional theme

#53 - Author Chat: Kate Kort

Nov 17th, 2015 20m 43s

I chatted with Portland author, Kate Kort (http://www.katekort.com), about her debut novel, GLASS. Includes excerpts. | Music included in this episode courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find

#52 - Patternist

Nov 10th, 2015 31m 45s

This episode features my chat with Portland musician, Gabe Mouer (a.k.a. Patternist) about his musical journey and his upcoming single, "Dizzy" | Check out his music here on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/patternistmusic | Find more inf

#51 - Author Chat: Michael Helquist

Nov 3rd, 2015 29m 59s

This episode features my chat with writer, historian, and activist, Michael Helquist, about his new book, "Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions." Visit www.michaelhelquist.com for more info and to buy the book! | Music included in t

#50 - The Noted

Oct 27th, 2015 39m

THE NOTED's John Dwyer and Daniel Work chatted with me about their newly-released sophomore effort entitled "Not Far Away," which features the single "Wait" and my personal favorites "The Moon Is Rising" and "Too Late." | Find more info about

#49 - The Peculiarium

Sep 15th, 2015 30m 21s

Mike Wellins from The Peculiarium chats with me about his creation that's helping to keep Portland weird.Theme music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright)Find more info about the show on our we

#48 - Salvo Idly

Aug 25th, 2015 37m 49s

This episode is a profile of Portland-based duo, SALVO IDLY, whose debut album 81 DAYS is available on iTunes, Amazon Music, CD Baby, and on their website (www.salvoidly.com).Additional music provided by Sweet Nothing. Music from "81 Days" u

#47 - Mixed Tape 05

Aug 4th, 2015 29m 10s

This episode Includes music from Portland-based bands Fringe Class, The Weather Machine, Kool Stuff Katie, Minden, Fog Father, Cat Hoch, Wishyunu, and Chocolate Cool But Rude.Theme music provided by Sweet Nothing. All artists whose music is

#46 - Hidden History of Portland

Jul 14th, 2015 32m 48s

Author and "local historian," J.D. Chandler talks about Portland's colorful past, his writings, and a few of Portland's most mispronounced street names and areas.Music provided by Sweet Nothing (https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing), who reta

#45 - Nomalicious

Jul 7th, 2015 19m 33s

Sean Wiese chatted with me about his subscription box service, Nomalicious, that's changing the way consumers access artisan foods from all over the U.S. http://www.nomalicious.co Background music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-noth

#44 - Mixed Tape 04

Jun 30th, 2015 34m 2s

This episode contains music from Portland-based bands Bibliothek, Thanks, Old Wave, LEO, Beach Fire, Gold Casio, Psychomagic, Appendixes, and White Glove. These band and many others are part of this year's PDX Pop Now!'s compilation. Check it o

#43 - Coco Donuts

Jun 23rd, 2015 31m 31s

The fine folks from Coco Donuts joined me for this episode to talk about, well, donuts and the business behind producing these tasty treats.Theme music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright)Find

#42 - The Junebugs

Jun 2nd, 2015 29m 10s

Moses Barrett of @thejunebugs joins me in this week's episode. Learn about their music and Kickstarter campaign.Theme music provided by @sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright). All other songs retain original copyrights by their or

#41 - Mixed Tape 03

May 19th, 2015 30m 3s

The third all-music episode, featuring Portland-based musicians The Zags, The Domestics, Albatross, There Is No Mountain, Ghost Towns, Moorea Masa, The Fourth Wall, and Ezra Bell.Theme music is called "Cataracts" by Sweet Nothing.Find more

#40 - The Portland Mercado

May 4th, 2015 19m 43s

Jamie Melton from The Portland Mercado chats with me about the first Latino public market in Portland, Ore.Theme music is called "Cataracts" by Sweet Nothing.Find more info on our website: www.thepdxbeat.com© 2015, JonSquared Media

#39 - The Alberta Abbey

Apr 25th, 2015 15m 39s

Billy Bork from The Albert Abbey chats with me about his unique event/performance venue and collaborative work spaces. Also features music from local singer/songwriter, John Rankin.Theme and additional music by Sweet Nothing.All artists/cre