Times Like Now: Recent Episodes
Trevor Collins
Maiah Wynne, is the singer with the band, Envy of None, the new project from Alex Lifeson, of the band Rush. She's had a successful career on her own and has now been thrust into the spotlight. We talk about her past learning the piano, her Big breaks and her burgeoning acting career.
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On May 18th 1980, Mt. St. Helens violently exploded and blew it's top. Over 50 people lost their lives that day. Rob Robertson took a fifteen hour, "Hell Drive" through the darkness and falling ash that day. This is his story.
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Jim Thorpe is considered to be the greatest sportsman of all time. in the early 20th Century, he played Professional Basketball, Baseball and Football. He was a Gold Medalist in the 1912 Olympics in the decathlon and pentathlon. So why isn't this Super Star more widely known today?
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March 10th marks the 65th Anniversary of the loss of Celilo Falls, on the Columbia River. The longest inhabited community on the North American continent. Carbon dated to over 10,000 years, it was a trading center for many tribes. To the Natives of the area, it is a cultural icon. It's flooding was a great loss to their people. Aurolyn Stwyer and Sean Cruz of The Friends of Celilo Falls are working to protect and return the falls to their former glory.
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Fireshoe Productions, based in Tacoma WA, have produced five films, including the Directorial Debut from Cuba Gooding Jr. Their latest movie breaks new ground as it is their first comedy, entitled, "Bigfoot Killed My Wife." We talk about their past work, how they broke into the Biz and their latest film.
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This interview is with Aaron Brown, Co Founder of the No More Freeways, and their work to stop a ODOT planned expansion of the I-5 freeway in North Portland .
Paul Stanford is likely the most influential cannabis activist you've never heard of. He helped Jack Herer research and write the first edition of, The Emperor Wears No Clothes in 1985. He helped draft Oregon Ballot Measure 80, which eventually lead to Oregon legalizing Cannabis. He has won awards for his medical cannabis and has given away over 200 kilos a year to sick and dying patients. That's why I call him, Mr. Cannabis.
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Jonny Greco has had an exciting career in the business of Sports Entertainment. From working with LeBron James in Cleveland and World Wrestling Entertainment, to the new Seattle NHL team, The Kraken, he has come a long way.
Will Hamlin is a professor, author and expert on the writings of William Shakespeare. He's written extensively on the Bard and his plays, his influencers and the times in which he lived. He has a new book coming soon, in 2022.
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Karen Mason-Blair, still considers herself a Fan with a Camera. She was at the right place at the right time: Seattle in the late 1980's. She was The Photographer of the Grunge bands, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more. In 2019 she published a book of her work called, 'The Flannel Years" We talk about her photography, the music and more.
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Nearly one million union members are now striking round the country, and last month has been called, Strike-tober. Josette Jaramillo is the President of the Colorado AFL-CIO. On this episode we discuss how forty years of stagnant wages and record Corporate earnings have energized the U.S labor Force, the surge in the Union membership and the rise in striking workers around the country.
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The Willamette River in Portland OR, is a great location for a ferry system. Susan Blandholm, is the founder and president of Frog Ferry, a pilot project that seems to be heading up that river, in the near future.
Portland film maker Jon Meyer shed sweat and blood to complete his documentary about the BLM Protests and the largest act of Civil Disobedience in U.S. History. His film entitled, "Tipping Point" (www.tippingpointfilm.com) is making waves around the film festival circuit.
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Elder Care in the U.S. is a nearly invisible issue that effects millions of people. In Home Care, which most would prefer, runs approx. $54,000 a year, while Live In Facilities, are even more. 41.8 million people in the U.S. provides care for an aging adult. Adult Care Workers, like Kari are a valuable asset to the health care system.
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Liv Warfield left Chicago with her eyes on the Olympic Gold. But after some time on a Karaoke stage in Portland Oregon, and then six years backing up Prince, she's blazing up the stages on her own. She's recently done some collaboration with Nancy Wilson of Heart and is now performing in a One Hundred year old Circus Tent, back home in Chicago.
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Sean Powers decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, some 2700 miles. While on the hike, he got the Stand Up Comic Bug. He practiced on his fellow hikers, finished the hike and has plans to conquer comedy!
Dr. Leibrand, MD is the Health Officer of Skagit County WA. He is a Family Medicine Specialist, an Addiction Medicine Specialist and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. In this part One of Two, we talk about Covid, Vaccines and some Alternative treatments.
Sergio Garcia became the first undocumented immigrant to be admitted to the State Bar of California since 2008, when applicants were first required to list citizenship status on bar applications. He now runs a very successful law firm and has created a 501 non profit and an essay writing competition for kids. https://sergiocgarciafoundation.com/essay-submissions/
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Dr. BRANDY SCHILLACE (skil-AH-chay) is a historian of medicine and the critically acclaimed author of MR. HUMBLE AND DR. BUTCHER. The mesmerizing true story follows the unprecedented work and life of Dr. Robert White from his first surgery (an operation on a frog at the age of 15) to his final bid to perform a human head transplant.
The Grunge Scene of the 1990's was undoubtedly born and bred in Seattle WA. And my guest, Marco Collins was instrumental to its growth and popularity. He helped expose the bands that rocked the world. He lived the life style, right along with the rock stars, till he burned himself out. Now, he's proudly clean, sober and working on a movie deal, and riding the radio waves again.
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Brad Perkins is the Founder of Cascadia High Speed Rail, a business model with big dreams of bringing a Bullet train to the Pacific North West. The rest of the world has had HSR for almost 60 years. Is it finally time for this mode of transportation to come to America?
The Coca Leaf Cafe is a very unique place, where one can buy coca leaf, the main ingredient of cocaine. Order a "Cocaccino" and you'll get a beverage made from coca powder. Dana Larsen has been serving up a menu of psychedelic mushrooms, peyote, and kratom out of his Vancouver B.C. cafe for the last year. Canada's only Coca Cafe, on this episode.
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Eric Ulis has been researching the F.B.I files on the D.B Cooper mystery for over thirteen years. He believes Cooper buried the money and the parachute and disappeared into history. The F.B.I searched the area and closed the case in 2016. Eric believes the Feds were in the wrong spot. Now, nearing the 50th anniversary, he's digging, in search of D.B. Cooper.
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Mark Powers is a professional drummer, teacher and sometime actor in Portland OR. He's toured and recorded with many of the NW's finest performers. As the drummer with the rock band, Floater he's behind the kit with one of the regions longest established bands. We talk about his new home studio, his beginnings behind the kit and his new podcast.
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For over 100 nights the police in Portland Oregon clashed with Black Lives Matter protestors. This was the largest act of Civil Disobedience in U.S. history. My guest, film maker Jon Meyer was there, camera in hand. He shed blood for his new documentary, entitled, "Tipping Point."
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The Freemasons are steeped in secrecy and conspiracy theories. My guest, Erik Arneson is a past Grand Master of the Portland, Esoterica Lodge. We talk about the legends, myths and the facts of this ancient fraternity.
Evermore is a Fantasy Theme Park outside Salt Lake City, Utah. It's been called part Renaissance Fair, part Choose Your Own Adventure, part live action role play. Ken Brettschneider followed his bliss and his background in video games and film production, to create a 13 acre fantasy park for everyone!
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The U.S. prison system is seriously lacking in methods of reform. Most people incarcerated have a history of complex, interpersonal trauma. James Fox and The Yoga in Prison Project, bring transformation and meditation to people in U.S and International prisons.
Director Marq Evans has produced a documentary about the life and art of Will Vinton, the pioneer of Claymation. His company, Will Vinton Studios created a phenomenon with, The California Raisins . But, through some poor decisions, he lost his own company to Big Business. Vinton Studios morphed into Laika Films. Marq's film, Claydream is currently touring film festivals.
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My guest, Ken Stringfellow is rooted in the Pacific NW music scene. He is the Co Founder of The Posies and has recorded and toured with R.E.M, Bigstar and more. The Posies have a new song/video out now, the first in six years and they're on tour supporting a soon to be released, new record.
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The Portland International Blues Festival has been a Key summer event in Portland Oregon since 1988, except last year, of course. But the Blues are back for 2021, thanks to my guests. Peter Dammann and Christina Fuller are long time Vets to the Blues Fest and they've made the changes necessary to keep the Blues alive! Today on Times Like Now.
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Renee Roman Nose is a native of the Cheyenne and Arapaho People. She is an Anthropologist, an international speaker, a poet, an actress, comedian and more. Her book of poetry, Sweet Grass Talking was nominated Book of The Year for Oregon in 2017. She's now working on a new book of poetry, a collaboration with her sister. She recently acted in a movie along side Carrie Brownstein and taken a new job with Oregon Dept of Education within Indian Education. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
For twenty six years, Clyde Lewis has been the host of the controversial, Paranormal/Parapolitical radio program, Ground Zero. He's now hosting a new podcast, doing voice work for "Toxie", from the Toxic Avenger franchise. We talk like his beginnings in the Biz, the U.A.P (U.F.O) phenomenon and and more!
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Episode Notes Tim "Herb" Alexander has been a world class drummer for Primus, Perfect Circle and more for the last thirty years. Now he's running a hard cider company and is about to get back to touring the stages of America. We talk drums, drummers, ciders and more.
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Episode Notes Louie Gong is an Inspired artist and activist from the Nooksack tribe in NW Washington. He has created the most successful Native American business, ever. He's worked with the Smithsonian, been the focus of Documentary film, featured on major news programs and more. We talk about his company, his history and his battle against "Native Inspired Art," as he works to promote and support, Inspired Natives.
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Episode Notes Emily Watson and Beach, make up the duo known as, Cloudlines. We talk about their Covid lockdown theme song, Stay Away, how they came together in Portland to form the group and much more.
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Episode Notes My guest, Jewel James is the Master Carver from the Lummi Tribe in Washington State. They've carved a totem pole that will journey across, U.S. making stops at Sacred Sites and will come to rest at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, to bring awareness and action to save these sacred places.
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Pete Miser, is a Hip Hop artist with roots in Portland Oregon who took off to New York City and hit the big time. We talk about his beginnings with a Run DMC cassette, his time in the van with his band, The Five Fingers of Funk, a panty liner jingle and how he wound up jetting around the world with Dido.
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Episode Notes Dr. James is active in teaching, research and medical practice. He is currently the Health Officer for San Juan County and Health Officer for the Nooksack Indian Nation. We talk about how local Native reservations are dealing with Covid and his work with Travel Medicine NW.
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Episode Notes Guerilla Gardening is a trend that beginning to grow around the U.S. and Europe. Kelly Egan of Marysville WA, has started her own garden plot on what is public land and has been receiving some push back from CIty Hall.
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Radio has a long history as entertainment and information resource. In the digital age it has evolved and changed with the times to stay relevant. On this episode, I talk with Ryan Castle, formerly of Entercom Radio, now Brand Manager of Audicy, a place for all things Audio.
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Episode Notes Continuing my talk with Larry Crane about music production, Portland Rock music and the ultimate question: Vinyl or CD.
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Episode Notes Larry Crane has been producing music for over twenty five years. He's worked with bands such as, Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, Sleater-Kinney, Elliott Smith and more. His magazine, Tape Op is globally known as The guide book for music engineers and producers. I enjoyed speaking with him on his back ground and what makes a great record.
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Episode Notes The Clinton Street Theater has been showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show every weekend since its release in 1978, even during Covid. The theater is a keystone to the arts and culture of Portland and it was a pleasure to speak with owner/operator, Lani Jo Leigh, on this episode of Times Like Now.
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Episode Notes All around the world Nuclear power is losing its steam. Countries are decommissioning power plants in the United States, Germany and more. But, where does the waste go? My guest has been an anti nuke activist, since 3 MiIe Island.
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Episode Notes Interview with the Make A Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington State. Making Dreams come true for kids and families.
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Portland Response Team is a new team on the scene in Portland, working to assist the homeless and allow the Portland Police to stay focused on their jobs. I speak with Robyn and Britt from the PRT on this episode of, Times Like Now.
High Speed Rail has been transporting people around Europe and Asia for nearly 60 years and is finally making some progress in the U.S. This episode I interview Brad Perkins of Cascadia High Speed Rail. Will we one day see Bullet Trains in the PNW?
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Episode Notes Natural burials, that is without a coffin or treatment to the body, are now happening in Washington. I talk with Walt Curtis of Herland Forest about the history of this type of burial and the processes involved.
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Episode Notes Alexi Krassovsky is the Post Production Coordinator for Marvel Studios. We talk everything Post and he shares some insights, as he sees things, behind the scenes at Marvel and Disney.
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Episode Notes What would movie Monsters be without the Make Up? They’d lose all the Scary. What good is a Horror film, without some blood n guts? Christina Kortum, is a veteran of movie make up and special effects. We talk about her career choice and how she got into the wild, wacky world of Hollywood effects make up.
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Cannabis is big business in the states that have legalized. Oregon broke their record in 2020 with 110 billion dollars in sales. As Federal legalization seems on the horizon, I interview Kim Lundin, the Exec. Director of Oregon Cannabis Association, a trade group helping Oregon businesses continue to grow the industry.
Episode Notes So much intrigue and mystery surrounding the Free Masons. We clear the air and delve into the mystique with Erik Arnesen, past Master Mason on this episode of Times Like Now.
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Episode Notes An interview with Brad Irwin, Co Owner/Creator of Oregon Spirit Distillers, the first distiller of Bourbon in Oregon state. A great, Mom n Pop, Oregon business and now a music venue too boot. We talk about the history of OSD, distilling whiskey and what makes a great Oregon company fly in Times Like Now.
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Episode Notes I speak with Jordan Loyal Short, Sci-Fi/Fantasy author about his new Novel and the amazing world he's created in the Dread Bound Ode series, Book II, "The Weeping Sigil"
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Robert Wynia, singer, bassist of the Portland band, Floater has been a staple of the NW music landscape since the early 1990's. Rob is now heading a solo career and has recently published a book of poetry and released a Soundtrack to accompany the book, entitled, 'Night Walks'. We talk about music, fans and building a cabin in the woods, on this episode of Times Like Now.
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Episode Notes Paul Stanford is a Cannabis Warrior. He was an early activist in Oregon and Washington Cannabis legalization, having worked with the likes of Jack Herer, as well as being a one-time Provider for Willie Nelson. We talked about his recent projects and why the weed has been an inspiration in his life.
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