Twenty-five episodes in, and this baby podcast is celebrating the only way a comedy show should: by raising a glass to the terrifying, glorious moment someone decides to try comedy for the very first time. Host Julia Reed Nichols dug through her favorite “first time on stage” stories for this one — and they’re messy, […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Sara Odendahl🎧
CEO of the Bend Chamber
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sara Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber. Sara shares her journey from journalism and public affairs to government relations, nonprofit leadership, and small business ownership. She discusses her experience in Colorado policy work, launching Work Collective in Bend, and ultimately stepping into leadership at one of […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Caitlin Comeskey 🎧
This week, Caitlin Comeskey joins Nighttime Benders for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about comedy, poker, and everything in between. With roots in theater and burlesque, Caitlin has spent the past several years making her mark in poker—as a player, content creator, and behind-the-scenes force. She and Julia Reed Nichols talk about being a woman at the table, the different pulls of […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Peter Geiser🎧
Environmental Advocate and Community Leader
Peter Geiser is a 4th Generation Oregonian and Bend resident for over 50-years. Married to Maureen Sweeney for 45-years and proud father of a son raised in Bend. 30-year Professional Career as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Extensive history serving on 501(c)(3) boards, advisory committees and fundraising initiatives. Founding Board Member of The Environmental Center […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Claudia Hinz🎧
Journalist and Author
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Claudia Hinz, author. A Bend based novelist and former television journalist, Hinz discusses her debut novel Safekeeping and the experiences that inspired its exploration of war, motherhood, activism, and the civilian military divide. Drawing from years of reporting on military bases and conversations with veterans, she […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Justine Ventura 🎧
After a comedy show in Cottage Grove, Julia Reed Nichols pulls up a chair with comics Jake Woodmansee, Chris G and Terry Geil for a conversation that wanders—in the best possible way—from touring and dating to news fatigue, angry beavers, and the finer points of being a good tourist. The crew swaps stories about building […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dennis McGregor🎧
Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dennis McGregor, Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author. Dennis reflects on his journey from performing music in Southern California to building a creative life in Sisters, Oregon. He shares how an opportunity to create a poster for the Sisters Quilt Show launched a decades long career […]
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Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi
Can happiness really be learned? Nighttime Benders caught up with comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi to find out. We talk about building a happier life, the lessons behind his new memoir, and the show he’s bringing to Oregon Spirit Distillers. By day, Poponi is a keynote speaker helping organizations create […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: LIVE from The Coyote 🎧
Recorded LIVE at The Coyote in Downtown Bend, this week’s episode brings together Creach, Courtney Stevens, Pat C, and Julia Reed Nichols (Along with some pop-in guests!) for a conversation about the strange, hilarious, and occasionally frustrating realities of life in Central Oregon. The crew dives into everything from e-bike-riding teens swiping solar lights to the […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Tina Kotek🎧
Governor of Oregon
In this episode The Point’s Louise Kaplan and host Aaron Switzer sit down with Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon. Kotek reflects on nearly four years leading the state and discusses her administration’s work on housing, homelessness, economic development, education, trade, and public services. The conversation also explores how state government is responding to changing federal […]
