Nighttime Benders

Join us as we chat with local comedians Jon Brown, Courtney Stevens and Julia Reed Nichols  in Bend, Oregon, exploring humor, local culture, and quirky stories. This episode offers laughs, insights, and a peek into the vibrant Bend comedy scene. Topics include parenting fails, Oregon’s New Water Permit Tax, and a warning for local dog owners.  Plus we are joined by comedian and college calculus instructor Todd Basil shares his unique journey from math and film to stand-up comedy, offering insights into the creative process, the differences between comedy scenes in LA and Portland, and how he integrates his love for numbers into his humor. Todd is coming to town later this month with The Teacher Show if you want to catch him live! A "Powered by the Source" Podcast. KeywordsBend Oregon, comedy, local community, humor, funny stories, comedy scene, night talk, local events,  math, stand-up, Portland, LA, teaching, creativity,  Todd Basil

In this BONUS episode of Nighttime Benders, we sit down with headlining comedian Sam Miller, who’s coming to town later this month. We talk life on the road, touring stories, and how sobriety has shaped his comedy journey. 

Join local comedians Katy Ipock, Brian Keister, Hopper and Julia Reed Nichols for a lively panel discussion as they explore local culture, recent events, and the art of comedy. This episode offers insights into Bend's community, the comedy scene, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus catch our engaging interview with comedian and teacher Rachel Aflleje as she shares her journey from teaching to comedy, the unique crossover between the two fields, and her upcoming tour including a stop in Bend, Oregon. Discover her creative process, her experiences as a female comedian, and her favorite local spots.Keywordscomedy, teaching, Rachel Aflleje, stand-up, female comedians, tour, Bend Oregon, creative process, comedy and education, local news, community, humor, festival, trademark law, robots, parenting, open mic

This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics.Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on June 25th. Teaching and comedy may seem like two very different professions, but for some, they are intertwined in unexpected and delightful ways. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between education and humor, as revealed in my conversation with Don, a veteran high school teacher and stand-up comedian from Portland, Oregon. KeywordsBend Oregon, local comedy, community issues, off-leash dogs, e-bikes, child marriage, local culture, humor, lifestyle, Teachers