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The Portland 50
by KINK.FM
The Portland 50, a podcast series about the people who dreamt, built and championed the innovation, growth and uniqueness of Portland. Each episode is a narrative journey told by the founders, leaders and drivers behind some of Oregon's best known companies, landmarks and industries.The Portland 50 is presented by Jaguar Land Rover Portland and produced by KINK.fm.
Episodes
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Bonus Episode: Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz is not a Portland local, but his focus on climate change and sustainable living fits very much into the Portland mindset. Plus, you can catch him performing in town at the Schnitzer Concert Hall on November 1st. Hear about Jason's start in music, what he's up to these days - and how...
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Series 2: #15 - Kevin Irving | Artistic Director at Oregon Ballet Theatre
Kevin Irving has been the Artistic Director for Oregon Ballet Theatre since July of 2013. And OBT is now entering it's 30th season in Portland. In this episode of the Portland 50, hear about Kevin's journey into dancing, and what circumstances created OBT 30 years ago... and what plans are in…
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Series 2: #14 - Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney | Portlandia
Most people know Carrie Brownstein as the co-creator of Portlandia. But before that, Carrie was a member of the PNW based rock band Sleater-Kinney. They're new album, The Center Won't Hold, is out now, with a big tour this fall (stops here in Portland in November). Hear about the new record, how...
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Series 2: #13 - Dave Petterson of Domain de Broglie
Our guest this week is Dave Petterson, the General Manager and Winemaker at Domaine de Broglie, a vineyard and winery in the Dundee Hills that's now part of the of the Family Coppola.
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Series 2: #12 May Arden - Opera | Last Man
Vortex Magazine recently asked the question, "Is opera unapproachable to modern audiences?" May Arden has an answer for that. In this episode of the Portland 50, Cort talks to May about the state of opera, and how she's made it her mission to bring opera into modern context. Her music might be…
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Series 2: #11 Judah Newby - The State of Oregon Sports
2019 has shaped up to be a year of change when it comes to sports in Portland and in Oregon in general. Cort gets a state of the union when it comes to Oregon sports with with Judah Newby, Assistant Program Director of KXTG, 102.9/750 The Game.
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Series 2: #10 Mike Zupan - Zupan's Markets
On this episode of the Portland 50, Cort talks to Mike Zupan, president of Zupan's Markets. Hear about the origins of Zupans, what brought Mike's family to Portland, and what the future of grocery shopping looks like.
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Series 2: #9 - A Look at Anthony Bourdain
It's not a stretch to think that Anthony Bourdain had some influence on the Portland food scene. In this episode of the Portland 50, Cort returns to an interview he had with Anthony early 10 years ago, as well as a what it was like for one local chef to work with Anthony on his TV show.
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Series 2: #8 - Jamie Mustard | The Iconist
Our guest this week is Jamie Mustard, a speaker and author. His book, The Iconist, will come out later this year. Jamie is an avid consumer of popular culture, and a graduate of the London School of Economics. He is obsessed with the "economics of attention" and has consulted for Intel, Cisco and...
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Series 2: #7 - Chris Young | Vortex Magazine
Chris Young is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Vortex magazine, celebrating it's 5th year this April. Chris is an advocate for the local music scene, and serves as a board member for MusicPortland.
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Series 2: #6 - Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler
Ted Wheeler was elected as Mayor of Portland in the spring of 2016, but when he set out to college, public service wasn't his original path. In this episode of the Portland 50, we talk with the Mayor about is Oregon roots (6th generation!), a few of his hiking adventures, why he lists Eagle Scout...
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Series 2: #5 - Kevin Carroll | Author, Speaker, Change Agent
Kevin Carroll is an author, speaker and agent of change. He has one of the most unique stories of anyone you'll hear about on the Portland 50, raised by his grandparents in Philadelphia, spending 0 years in military intelligence with the US Air Force, before becoming the Head Athletic Trainer for...
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Series 2: #4 - Chris Angelus of Portland Food Adventures | Right at the Fork Podcast
Chris Angelus founded Portland Food Adventures back in 2010, connecting food lovers in Portland with over 200 local chefs and artisans. He's now taking Portlanders on international trips with some of Portland's best known chefs to see where they eat when they travel (or in some cases, return…
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Series 2: #3 - Peggy La Point | Talking Trash Podcast
The Portland 50's original host, Peggy La Point, is back, to talk about her new podcast, Talking Trash. Check it out at KINK.FM or download on Apple Podcasts.
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Series 2: #2 - Larry Crane of Jackpot! Recording Studio
Larry Crane is a recording engineer and owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, and the editor for Tape Op Magazine. He is also the music catalog archivist for Elliot Smith, following the singers death in 2003. Hear about his journey to Portland from Northern California in the early 1990s,...
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Series 2: #1- Nick Zukin of Mi Mero Mole
Nick Zukin is a web developer turned restaurateur. He owns Mi Mero Mole in Old Town Portland, and co-founded Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen. He's also the co-author of the cookbook The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home.
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Series 1: #50 - The Story of KINK
In this week's episode I talk with John David and Jack McGowan, and feature Jeff Douglas. The year was 1968 and John was KINK's first General Manager and Jeff, KINK's first Program Director. They were the vision behind the station. Jack McGowan was KINK's first Promotions Manager and came on…
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Series 1: #49 - The Oregon Symphony
In this week's episode we feature Scott Showalter and Peter Frajola. Scott is the President and CEO of the Oregon Symphony, and Peter is an Associate Concert Master. The Oregon Symphony is the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi, and under Scott's leadership is seeing record ticket sales and...
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Series 1: #48 - Fred Nilsen of Forest Park
In this week's episode we feature Fred Nilsen. Fred retired in 2008 as Forest Park's Chief Arborist, a job that he held for 22 years. In the early 1900's, John Charles Olmsted proposed that the densely wooded area above Northwest Portland be designated by the city as a forest park. Dedicated in...
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Series 1: #47 - Tim Boyle of Columbia Sportswear
In this week's episode we feature Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear. Tim's grandparents bought the small hat company after fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930's and named it the Columbia Hat Company. Tim and his mother, Gert Boyle, eventually took over the company in 1970. Now in…
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The Portland 50, a podcast series about the people who dreamt, built and championed the innovation, growth and uniqueness of Portland. Each episode is a narrative journey told by the founders, leaders and drivers behind some of Oregon's best known companies, landmarks and industries.The Portland 50 is presented by Jaguar Land Rover Portland and produced by KINK.fm.
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