Filling the Air With Words

Robert Parish talks with his "cousin," Naomi Plant, who shares sometimes head-spinning details about her passionate love of all things Halloween.

Robert Parish talks with Dr. Michelle Joseph and Dr. Kee B. Park of Harvard Medical School's Program in Global Surgery and Social Change about the "silent epidemic" of orthopedic trauma in low resource countries.

Robert Parish and Naomi Plant discuss one of Naomi's favorite things: "sea swimming." Because Naomi's from Ireland, and currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia -- she's a hearty soul and does not shy away from frigid salt water. In fact, she swims in it regularly.

Robert Parish talks with his "cousin," Irish citizen Naomi Plant, about why St. Patrick's day is such a big deal in America.

Our contributing Irish Sage, Naomi Plant, looks back on 2020 without her rose-colored glasses. The Best. The Worst. "Queer Eye." Amy Blake and her fascination with Lizzo meditating on Instagram. Recorded 12.22.2020.

Part two of Robert Parish's conversation with New Zealand Singer/Songwriter Tami Neilson. Subject matter explored: Judy Garland, how Tami feels about her voice, artistic creativity in New Zealand, and Tami's connection to the Acorn TV series, "Brokenwood Mysteries."

Part 1 of Robert Parish's Zoom conversation with the extraordinary New Zealand Singer/Songwriter, Tami Neilson. Tami talks about COVID, her return to performing live and how she began her career as a performer.

Robert Parish talks with Singer/Songwriter/Maestro/Teacher/Activist, Dani Tanzella, about the current state of the world. In other words -- a lot of topics are discussed. Features Dani's haunting "protest" song, "This is My Love."

Playwright and Activist, Anya Pearson, talks with Robert Parish about Juneteenth, racial injustice, the current state of affairs in Oregon and beyond, and reads her very powerful poem, "What it Is and What it Isn't."

Robert Parish talks with Pacific NW Blues Legend, Norman Sylvester, about Juneteenth, the George Floyd murder and the history of American racial injustice. Originally broadcast on KBOO-FM, Portland, OR, Friday, June 19, 2020. Thank you Norman. Thank you KBOO.

Robert Parish and guest Joni Whitmore discuss Covid-19, extreme anxiety and potentiality for Traumatic Stress Induced Heart Attacks and Takotsubo Syndrome. Recorded 4.10.20. Posted 5.22.20, three days before George Floyd's murder.

Robert Parish continues his 2020: E3 conversation with Naomi Plant, an Irish expat, who's riding out COVID-19 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Their discussion revolves around the global pandemic, Irish Wake Tables, Donald Trump and a very distracting podcast (not this one).

Robert Parish talks with Portland Singer/Songwriter/Poet/Cartoonist, etc., Stephanie Strange about how she's keeping her wits about her during the pandemic. She also sings and recites poetry.

In a wide-ranging interview, Robert Parish talks with anthropologist Bonnie Baker about Earth Day, COVID-19, and self-care during this time of uncertainty.

Robert Parish and Shelly Rudolph talk about her new album, the weather, planting golden beets, James Brown, muffled extroversion, and the challenges professional musicians face during a global pandemic.

Robert Parish talks with Terry Currier about the impact of COVID-19 on Music Millennium, the Waterfront Blues Festival, live music, and how the virus is hurting the Portland music community. He also shares his "number 1 record of the year."

Robert Parish and Norman Sylvester focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the Portland, OR music community. They also talk about Norman's guitars and his grandma baking fresh biscuits from scratch while singing gospel songs.

Robert Parish talks with yogini, opera singer, and music teacher Rebecca Stuhlbarg about the importance of mindfulness practices during this uncertain time in world history.

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, a nationally-known expert in early childhood special education, talks with Robert Parish about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the present, and future of education. Prekteachandplay.com

Robert Parish asks for advice from the "Northwest Boogie Cat," Norman Sylvester, about the best ways for professional musicians to cope with the dramatic life changes they're experiencing due to COVID-19. More from this interview in the coming weeks.

Robert Parish talks with Portland astrologer Tara Jade Nichols. She shares a reading of planet earth, a few predictions and suggestions for self-care during this unprecedented time.

Robert Parish talks with Mike Spain, a retired New York journalist about the similarities between the trauma of COVID-19 and the terror attacks of 9.11.

Filling the Air Host Robert Parish talks with Michael Stusser, owner of Osmosis Day Spa in Freestone, California.

Robert Parish Zooms with Naomi Plant, a quarantined Irish lass who's currently residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Naomi has a great way of looking at and processing our current global health crisis. Thanks Naomi.

Conversation with Lewis G. Zirkle, M.D., founder of Sign Fracture Care International. signfracturecare.org

FILLING THE AIR WITH WORDS Co-Creator, Robert Parish, talks with legendary Oregon Radio Personality, Dave Scott. They discuss fun and not-so-fun stuff. Recorded 3.18.20.

Hayne shares the story of a friend in the radio biz who left a "toxic" broadcasting situation for much greener pastures in New York City.

How I miss my friend! Almost two years since Hayne passed away, which has brought sadness and (the good news), a new effort of archive digging. To my surprise, I found this awesome sound where Hayne describes her unceremonious firing from a Seattle radio station. Love and miss you Hayne!

In honor of the 2016 World Series, Hayne and Parish engage in baseball chatter.

Woof! Hayne and Parish talk pets.

Hayne tells Parish about an evening with friends where she met a very kind woman who is "pure" and "filled with wonder." Shout out to Hayne's sister Anne Bessey for researching that Hayne was talking about her friend Vicki Fredrick, and the star of the evening, Brooke Spaulding.

Happy Birthday Hayne!

Hayne and Parish consider the many advantages and disadvantages of adding Velveeta and Spam to one's digestive (or lack thereof) repertoire.

Calling all journalists hoping to improve their skills! :) Parish and Hayne share their "secret" interviewing techniques.

Parish and Hayne. Led Zeppelin. It's a whole lotta love fest.

Parish and Hayne are all over the proverbial map in their longest podcast ever. High School Reunions. J. Krishnamurti. Led Zeppelin.

From time to time, we’re going to supplement the Hayne-Parish "Filling the Air" banter with interviews from the Parish rock and roll archives. During the 1970’s, Parish was a contributor to both NPR and WAVA-FM in Washington, D.C. He interviewed nearly 100 musicians — some were legends, some were blips on the artistic radar. Oftentimes, during the course of these conversations, the interview subjects went off on unexpected tangents, which weren’t related to their careers, albums or the music business in general. Our first guest from the past is Bo Diddley, who passed away in 2008. As you’ll hear, Bo had very interesting opinions about politics and global warming,

Neoteny. Yes, it's a word. Yes, we talk about it.

Sharing love and appreciation for our mothers, despite the fact that they weren't always at their best in the kitchen.

The food we love. The food we hate.

A Blue Jay meets a dachshund. Chaos ensues.

Petunias. They are beautiful, especially if one knows how to "deadhead." Master Gardener Hayne explains.

Hayne and Parish have a not-so-serious discussion about facial punctuation and other fun physical changes associated with aging.

In other words...

Parish and Hayne talk about (and enjoy) the extraordinary sounds of an Ohio Thunderboomer.

Parish and Hayne kind of continue their conversation about caramelized risotto.

Hayne and Parish discuss computer icons and the prononciation of the word "homage."

Parish and Hayne discuss the downside of men with deep voices singing Simon & Garfunkel songs.

Parish and Hayne discuss the value of Parish's dearly departed record collection.

Parish and Hayne discuss Hayne's cold, the temporary loss of her voice; and -- most importantly -- grammar.