EugCast

Wowzers what a year it's been! We're taking a little break, folks. Time to dust off the studio, listen to some live music and learn what it's like again to leave the house. We hope you get to enjoy the things that make you happy and can't wait to share Season 3 with you all. And please keep washing those hands so we don't have to go back to recording out of our closets.  About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we'll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia in Eugene Oregon!

JoJo talks with J. Allen Cross who is an author, a psychic and a witch.  His book, American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic was released in May 2020.   They talk witchy practices, cultural appropriation and ghost hunting - or at least getting the ghosts to cross over.  Join us for a lively and WOO-ful conversation.  You can find J on Instagram at @ Oregon_Wood_Witch And did we mention he is a co-host on the super cool podcast INVOKING WITCHCRAFT?  About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we'll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode JoJo talks with Brent Hefley, bee keeper and wrangler, operator of Plan Bees a Bee relocation company (saying the Bees!) and a fountain of knowledge of native Oregon bees. They talk honey bees - and how they are dealing with mites, but not really in danger.  But the bees that are in danger due to lack of habitat are Oregon's native bees.  Learn how you can create a small but important bee haven where you live. And the links -- so many great links to find yourself in Bee Heaven. Oregon Bee ProjectOSU Extension Service Oregon State UniversityBumble Bee Watch 2 Million BlossomsLinn Master GardenersMason Bees Supply To reach out to Brent to rescue bees or just get more info - go to his website (there is a phone number there to call too) - Plan BeesAbout EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we'll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide!https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/EugCast is recorded at Trifoia in Eugene Oregon!

JoJo talks with Sarah Altemus-Pope, Director of the Southern Willamette Forest Collaborative about how they are working with communities, businesses, and the Oregon Department of Forestry and The Forest Service to renew and revitalize our public lands. Sarah went from smoke jumper to director of this diverse group of people to help preserve and sustain our natural resources. They talk about fire, preservation, and the amazing project that is the Rigdon Landscape!website: swfcollaborative.org https://www.facebook.com/swfcollaborativeAbout EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide!https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/EugCast is recorded at Trifoia in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, EugCast host Adam Wendt speaks with local entertainer Elliot Martinez about working during the pandemic and what comes next.    Elliot is the host of the Elliot Martinez Late night talk show, the Thirsty Thursdays Show on KWVA, and is the creator and host of the Mr. and Ms. Whiteaker pageants.  Some have taken to calling Elliot Mr. 3rd place because he has taken 3rd place in Eugene Weekly's Best of Eugene in three separate categories, best bartender, radio show host, and writer.  Elliot currently hosts an online trivia show called Quality Trivia and is also is available to host special trivia events. Elliot’s website: https://qualitytrivia.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/QualityTrivia  https://www.facebook.com/boozeweekinternationalAbout EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide!https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/EugCast is recorded at Trifoia in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, EugCast host Adam Wendt talks with Megan Shultz of MSH Consulting and 15th Night. Megan talks about youth homelessness and her involvement in the 15th Night project.  15th Night is a youth-informed community movement to end youth homelessness by connecting existing resources and finding innovative ways to keep kids in school and off the streets.  The project uses a collective impact model to support the health and well-being of youth who are homeless or at risk for homelessness by connecting and activating resources that exist in the Eugene community. Megan has more than 20 years of management experience in the nonprofit sector. Megan’s commitment to community service and helping those in need has been a central theme in her professional life.  Megan was the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lane County for 15 years before starting her consulting firm and leading the 15th Night project coordination. 15th Night Website:  https://www.15thnight.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/15thnight/ Megan Shultz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-shultz-9437755/ About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/EugCast (https://eugcast.com) is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

JoJo talks with River McKenzie (They/Them/Theirs) of TransPonder.  They talk about TransPonder and its purpose and growing impact on the Trans Community in Eugene.  And while this episode was recorded before their fund raiser, you can still donate to the good work they are doing at TransPonder (https://transponder.community/) River is a non-binary queer person who works with the LGTBQIA community in both their professional and activist spheres. They work as an Administrative Director at Odyssey Community Counseling at Emergence where they are developing a trans and gender diverse counseling program. They have been passionate about LGBTQIA activism for over 20 years, working within communities on both coasts and in the southern states via social justice art performances, community organization, and changing policies at institutions. River’s experiences of living in a variety of areas, especially in rural Louisiana, inner city Memphis, Dallas, and rural Pennsylvania have focused their framework and way of thinking around anti-oppression and decolonization. They see this as a lifelong process of addressing their own place within the system and challenging the status quo in any organization in which they participate. They have used this framework to create more gender-inclusive policies and programming at Emergence, worked to change the culture around diversity at Oregon Country Fair and its Community Village, and brings this lens and approach to their work at TransPonder. You can find out more about TransPonder at https://transponder.community/ And make sure to follow them on these platforms: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/transponderpublic/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/transponder_nonprofit/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/TransPonderNPO) About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Host Adam Wendt talks with Dana Fleming, Executive Director of the Eugene Education Foundation.  This episode of EugCast was recorded in November of 2020.    Dana moved to Eugene from the Southern United States in 2012 and has been making a significant impact on the local education community ever since.  She has served as the head of fundraising at Adams Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization and was Co-Coordinator of Roosevelt Middle Schools parent organization. Dana serves the community through her board positions on the Lane County Cultural Coalition and was a founding board member of ArtCity Eugene.  She is a 2020 graduate of the Leadership Eugene Springfield group.    In this episode of EugCast, Dana talks about moving to Eugene and how different the education system is here compared to the ones she worked at in the southern U.S. Dana talks about the work the Eugene Education Foundation does locally and the importance of the organization to the community of teaching professionals.    Adam and Dana discuss the importance of alternative funding sources for education and the complexities of working in the education field during COVID.   Contact information for Dana and the Eugene Education Foundation:  via phone: 541.790.7744 (office) via email: eef@4j.lane.edu (mailto:eef@4j.lane.edu) (main address)  EEF's Website: https://eeflane.org/ If you are interested in supporting EEF:   To donate online: https://eugeneeducationfoundation.salsalabs.org/donatemain  To donate via snail mail: Eugene Education Foundation                                         P.O. Box 1015                                         Eugene, OR 97440 Amazon Smile: EEF is registered with Amazon Smile. Every time you shop, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase directly to EEF. Click the following link to register your Amazon account with EEF: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/93-1128220 Stock Gifts: EEF gratefully accepts gifts of stock through Edward Jones. Edward Jones DTC#: 0057 To donate stock, please contact the EEF office at 541-790-7744 to request our Edward Jones account number, and to inform EEF Staff of the name of your security and any specific donation designations associated with your transfer. Follow EEF:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EugeneEducationFoundation  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eugene-education-foundation    --------------------------------- About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast (https://eugcast.com) is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Roger Brubaker (https://preventionlane.org/roger-brubaker-mph) is a Senior Community Health Analyst Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Promotion Coordinator for Lane County (https://preventionlane.org/) .   In this episode Roger and JoJo talk about the toll that the pandemic is taking on EVERYONE’S mental health. From staggering statistics and some concrete ideas on how to deal with the never ending stress.  They take a deep dive into discovering and understanding the origin of our personal emotional response and share how we can equip ourselves with the tools to make good choices.  Roger wants all of us to know that we are not alone.  If you are interested in having Roger come and speak to your organization or business reach out to him at Roger.Brubaker@lanecountyor.gov (mailto:Roger.Brubaker@lanecountyor.gov)   or visit https://preventionlane.org/ These are challenging times.  Reach out if you need help or support. You are not alone. Lane County Public Health (https://preventionlane.org/roger-brubaker-mph) National Suicide Prevention Hotline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) Al-Anon (https://al-anon.org/) Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aa.org/) National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/Home) About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Ayisha Elliott hosts the podcast Black Girl From Eugene (https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott) , and runs Black Gold Culture Camp (https://blackgirlfromeugene.org/black-gold-culture-camp/) , a camping experience for BIPOC kids which emphasizes the positive attributes and contributions of Africian American/Black People to American society. She is also the founder of Race Equity Matters (https://blackgirlfromeugene.org/consultations/) , where she leads conversations and trainings on deconstructing white supremacy, and how to be Anti-racist. And in her spare time (HA! She has no spare time!) Ayisha is writing a book. In this episode, Ayisha shares her own experience with police abuse, and her pursuit of racial equity and inclusion. This poignant conversation is definitely one worth listening to. Find out more about Ayisha, and contact her at BlackGirlFromEugene (https://blackgirlfromeugene.org/) You can also follow her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blackgirlfromeugene) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/?igshid=1a7rwb9d8qcyc) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpMIYlh2y02owiSe5657hDA/) About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, Adam interviews Springfield resident Athena Delene.  She is a professional photographer who started and stayed local. Athena talks about how her interest in taking pictures began with her interest in "people." She considers herself a people person who uses photography to capture the underlying essence of a person's personality.  She relates this to why she loves to live in the Eugene/Springfield Area and her love of learning the craft.  To view Athena's work and contact her:  http://www.delene.co Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/athenadelene/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/athenadelene?lang=en) About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast (https://eugcast.com) is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Adam Wendt is the founder and CEO of Trifoia, a company that provides digital training and e-learning services, educational product design, and evaluation services to organizations worldwide. Trifoia is currently working on projects to train the nation's early childhood workforce, teach effective parenting practices during separation and divorce, improve accessibility to mindfulness strategies for at-risk Americans, promote school-wide positive behavior interventions and support, and supporting racial equity in K12 schools. He has developed over 30 education technology and e-learning products funded by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, Universities, and corporations in need of custom solutions. Adam is currently the Vice President of the Eugene Springfield NAACP and a volunteer interviewer at EugCast. Examples of Adam's work at Trifoia can be found at: www.trifoia.com (http://www.trifoia.com/) www.irised.com (http://www.irised.com/) www.twofamiliesnow.com (http://www.twofamiliesnow.com/) www.practicedroutines.com (http://www.practicedroutines.com/) For more information about the local NAACP unit, please visit: www.naacplanecounty.org (http://www.naacplanecounty.org/) Join the NAACP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NAACP1119 Join the NAACP Meetup.com (http://meetup.com/) group: https://www.meetup.com/NAACP-Eugene-Springfield-Meetup-Group/ About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

We're taking a little break, folks. Season 2 will be dropping in July and we are working on some big surprise guests. Until then stay safe, wash your hands and know that we are wishing you all brighter days ahead. About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, Adam Wendt talks with Eugene resident and octogenarian Herb Pendleton about growing up in the 1940s and 1950s in New York City. Herb reflects on his decision to join the military and pursue a career in the fledgling computer industry at IBM in the early 1960s.  Herb was one of the first African Americans to work in the computer industry during the 1960s and then worked in telecommunications during the 80s and 90s.  His career spanned almost 50 years working in the technology sector before retiring to raise his family in Eugene.   About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode (Recorded Feb 24 2020), Adam chats with Jefferson Goolsby. A Pacific Northwest intermedia artist and faculty in the Media Arts (https://www.lanecc.edu/mediaarts) program at Lane Community College (https://www.lanecc.edu/) . His creative work integrates video (multi-channel, screen-based, expanded cinema, and live cinema); interactive systems; sound design; installation; performance; and image making. Jeff often works with his award winning music composer wife, Dr. Mei-Ling Lee.  Find out about the children stories they are working on. One is called, “The Ocean Thief.” A beautiful tale about the ocean taking stories. Somewhat performance art and hopefully coming to a book store near you. You may also get some insight on what it’s like to work with your partner. Good and bad.  PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains explicit content about spending time with other people experiencing ART in REAL LIFE. It was recorded pre-pandemic so listen at your own risk.  ;-) About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode JoJo and Ian Appow sit down to talk trees, wildfire prevention and the wonder of living in Oregon!  Ian is the coordinator for the Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction Project (https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019I1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/208634) whose mission is to maximize the social, economic and environmental benefits of Eugene’s urban forest and to minimize its costs and liabilities by means of adaptive management and community engagement.  Ian shares his experience working with the pilot program and how important fire mitigation is in the time of climate change, deforestation and the buildup of fuel that feeds fires. With consistently drier summers and our urban growth boundary ever changing due to population growth we find ourselves facing new challenges when it comes to controlling wildfires.  You can learn more about urban fire hazards, how to mitigate fires on your property and more by reaching out to the Eugene Fire Marshal (https://www.eugene-or.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4210) , Eugene Public Works (https://www.eugene-or.gov/459/Public-Works-Projects) , Oregon Department of Forestry (https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/index.aspx) and Northwest Youth Corps (https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/m/) . And of course by listening to this episode. About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Maura Conlon-McIvor     Maura spoke with JoJo about her work as a Depth Psychologist. She explains the need to dive deep into our personal and generational stories to help us find our place in the world.  They talk about what happens when we really embrace who we are, what connects us to the world and if we have an active sense of wonder.  Maura writes and speaks to the importance of our sense of place in the world. With her family hailing from Ireland and New York City, she gleaned that “home” could mean one place and many places. “Stories were always right around us,” she says, “just as stories could be far afield and at times unreachable.” To learn more check out her  website (http://www.mauraconlon.com/) , twitter (https://twitter.com/fbigirlmaura) , facebook (https://www.facebook.com/legacybeyondborders/) & instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mauraconlonirishgirl/) .   About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Christy Hey has always been passionate about traveling and storytelling and how when combined they can connect people through History and time. In this episode we find out how she took that passion with the help of her husband, Arnaud, and best friend, Andrew, and together they created a product that reinvents the road trip. In just under a year they were able to create,  Together Anywhere (http://www.togetheranywhere.com/) , an Audio Guide app that uses GPS locations to help you see the sights and hear the stories of the world around you.  Christy talks about what it has been like being thrown into the world of entrepreneurship. From sleepless nights to the excitement she felt finally getting to share their product with friends and family for the first time.  Sit back, enjoy the conversation and if it inspires you to take a road trip you can download the app on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oregon-audio-guides/id1470005748?mt=8) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.togetheranywhere.audioguides&pcampaignid=MKT-Other-global-all-co-prtnr-py-PartBadge-Mar2515-1) You can also follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/togetherguides/) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/togetherguides) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/togetherguides/)   About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

JoJo talks with Magdalen Rose about what it’s like to be on and have a following on YouTube as a self-proclaimed lo-fi social commentator.  Magdalen has been making video content since 2011, the first show focusing on the history of old films: Silver Screen Reviews. The show's content eventually shifted to a much broader scope including art, vlogs, politics, adventures in video gaming and her fav music Vaporware. We're still not sure what that is, but she does try to explain it to us.  We talked about the misogyny of being online and the pitfalls of being a person who has an opinion. You can find all videos on her YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/magdalenrose) channel and lets not forget the Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theMagdalenRose/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/theMagdalenRose?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/themagdalenrose/) . About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Cedar Caredio is a talented sculptor who works in wood and stone.  As his neighbor, JoJo can tell you that his yard is full of large scale works of art.   Cedar begins with image drawings until he “hits upon it.” Then he searches for the right piece of wood to fit the figure. He chisels away the wood to reveal the shape inside. Often the grain of the particular wood modifies his original concept. He prefers working with different types of Northwest cedar Woods, particularly western red, yellow, and white ‘Port Orford’. Inlays of carved marble, stones, shells, or gems complete many of the pieces. Working in stone has been a relatively recent endeavor. Limestone, marble, slate and alabaster are the main types of stone he uses. Both his Celtic heritage and his life in the Northwest guide Cedar to interpretations of myths with stylized creatures or designs. Influences include Northwest coastal Native Americans (totem images), Western European mysteries (like fairies), and Scottish wood and stone carving. Tying together these elements with dreams and spirituality has led him to his own unique style. He focuses on defining lines rather than minute details. He also plays the bagpipes! You can find more about Cedar and his art at his studio (http://eugenesculpturegroup.com/cedar-caredio/) . About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

We wish you a very merry holiday season. We will be back in the New Year!

Siri Vik is a beyond talented Eugene based singer who is a consummate performer.  Siri studied classical and operatic vocal music and can be seen on stage often at the Shedd Performing Arts Center (https://www.theshedd.org/) .   Find out more about Siri at on her website (http://siri-vik.squarespace.com/)   and don't forget to follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sirivik01/) .  You can also watch her on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q_FvL6cIimfbVjwSEnKFQ) Sit back, listen to our conversation and enjoy…. Siri Vik! About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode JoJo talks with Dr. Dave Donielson, veteran climber and member of Lane County search and rescue (https://lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/sheriff_s_office/volunteers/search_and_rescue) and Eugene Mountain Rescue (https://www.eugenemountainrescue.org/) . Learn about his favorite, scariest and most challenging climbs in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Including the hard rock peaks  of Yosemite, Mt Whitney in California and the high peaks of Denali in Alaska. Dave has turned to his passion and skills for climbing toward Eugene Mountain Rescue and Lane County Search and Rescue.  Listen to how he made it on the Team and just how grueling it is to become part of the Search and Rescue family! About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, Adam Wendt talks with bassist, artist, and food industry veteran, Dan Schmid.  Dan moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon (https://cinema.uoregon.edu/) in the 1980s, and in the decades since has been an active member of the local and national music scene from the Jazz Greats to the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (https://www.daddies.com) . Dan takes EugCast listeners on a tour of the 80s and 90s Eugene “bohemian” scene like a raccoon on LSD.  He talks about Lenny’s Nosh Bar (https://www.facebook.com/groups/49923067877) , underground music venues, the importance of meeting spaces, and opportunities for artists to connect. Dan talks about playing shows at the WOW Hall (http://www.wowhall.org/) , Max’s Tavern (https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=181179818588418) , and local underground venues.  He also talks about touring the world in support of the album Zoot Suit Riot . (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riot_(album)) About EugCast (https://eugcast.com/about-eugcast/) : EugCast is a volunteer-powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Heather Henderson talks about working as a professional voice talent and award winning audiobook narrator.  Heather shares how she got started, the classes, how she put together her fancy studio, and the projects she has worked on.  Learn about the ins and outs of how grueling it can be to narrate an audiobook.  Take a listen to Heather’s many books here: Heather’s Audible Page (https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Heather+Henderson&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=G86N9V67B0N66XMY4KYK&ref=a_search_c3_lNarrator_1_1_1) About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Jud Turner grew up in Eugene on a diet of skateboarding, punk rock, progressive politics, poly-spirituality and the philosophy that "fun is all". He makes art out of materials that were not originally intended to be artistic mediums. His work is featured in galleries world-wide.  https://judturner.com/biography/ About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Jill Sager, tarot reader, channel, author and hand drummer talks with JoJo about her intuitive gifts and how and why she shares her abilities of intuition and insight with clients. Jill taps into what she calls Guidance and believes everyone has a connection with the Universe. In this episode, she gives some tips on how to deepen that connection and really trust what your intuition is telling you. Jill is known not only for her gifts as a channel, but also as a hand drummer. She opened the Hands On Rhythm and Drum School in 2000 and taught hand drumming, led drum circles, and published a book and DVD, Beginning Hand Drumming: A Guide to Recreation and Wellness. Jill is finishing a book about Guidance while she works with clients, both at her private studio and at the Eugene Saturday Market. (https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org) You can find more about Jill here (https://jillamysager.com/) About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

In this episode, Adam Wendt talks with Mark Davis.  Mark is an advocate and supporter of downtown Eugene rejuvenation and has been a major player in bringing business downtown for almost a decade. He’s not afraid to start projects and is obsessed with collaboration.  His favorite project at the moment is KING-PONG (https://www.facebook.com/kingponggame/) and he’s especially excited about opening a new Adaptive Prototyping Lab and highlighting Eugene as a Maker City.  He’s on the planning team for The Nation of Makers Conference (https://www.nomcon.org/) 2020 in Eugene. Mark is a founder of Code Chops (https://www.codechops.com/) (Eugene's first tech co-working space), Eugene Tech (https://eugenetech.org/) , Dark Matter (https://darkmatteroregon.com/) and is a Mozilla (https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/) Open Leader. About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

Howard Libes has been a writer for over 30 years. He edited the 2,300-page manuscript of If They Move … Kill’em: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah by David Weddle (Atlantic/Grove Press) and worked as a collaborator — writer and interviewer — on Among the Mansions of Eden: Tales of Love, Lust, and Land in Beverly Hills by David Weddle (William Morrow/HarperCollins). He has been a freelance writer for many publications too, including Fuel and Los Angeles Times Magazine. Howard’s writing career has been sidetracked a few times over the years by the music business. Most notably, he managed the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies who sold over 2 million albums. He is currently tapping into his lifelong obsession with science fiction and writing the SEEDER series. In October 2017, When All Else Fails, volume one in the series, was released online and in stores. The second volume in the series, Foreseeable Future, is due out in Fall/Winter 2020. http://www.howardlibes.com/ About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com/) in Eugene Oregon!

JoJo and Valerie talk about writing, literature – or the definition thereof, how the writing industry has changed over the years and what advice she would give those folks who are just starting out. Val and her friend Patsy Hand started Willamette Valley Writers in Eugene, and Val continues to be involved in the writing community locally and state wide with Oregon Writers Colony. Val’s femme noir novel, Revenge in 3 Parts is available online and in bookstores and her protagonist, Angeline Porter returns in Tainted Times 2. You can find more info on Val and all her books at http://www.valeriejbrooks.com/ You can also find Val on Instagram and Twitter @valinparis (https://www.google.com/search?q=valinparis&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS820US821&oq=valinparis&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2.2095j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com (https://eugcast.com/) [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ EugCast is recorded at Trifoia (https://trifoia.com) in Eugene Oregon!

Ty Connor was a witty and clever guest of Adam Wendt at our studio inside Trifoia in Eugene, Oregon. Ty Connor has lived in Eugene for over 32 years and has tended bar around Eugene for over 25 of those years: he has interacted with a large volume of Eugenians at their best and their worst, drinking at the bar! Ty regularly performs as a pianist at local establishments, periodically hosts a Disney sing-a-long, is a spoken-word performance artist (comedian/poet), and has been seen "dropping his smile" while walking on the streets downtown... Some of his favorite members of the Legion of Eugene Super Non-Heroes (...they show up late when something bad happens and offer no help): Whatever Man That Must Suck For You Man Bummer Dude Sup Dawg (Bummer Dude's mascot) Sorry Bro Chill-Out Dude You Dropped Your Smile Man About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/

Eric C. Richardson has lived in Eugene, OR off and on since the 1970's, is a father of 5, and is the President of the Eugene/Springfield NAACP - the nation's old civil rights and social justice organization.  Eric also plays and performs jazz on the standup bass at area venues like The Jazz Station. [Eugene/Springfield NAACP] https://naacplanecounty.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NAACP1119/ About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/

Drawing (literally) from her own experiences, Jan tried to reflect real life and real emotions, with empathy for anyone with too little time, money or patience. Her first comic strip, Patience and Sarah, began as a weekly feature in a local alternative newspaper and ran for 3 years. It was reprinted in parenting magazines and books in the years following, giving Eliot the courage to try a second strip, Sister City, which ran weekly in her local daily paper the Eugene Register-Guard. It ran for 5 years, when the strip was picked up by Universal Press Syndicate and renamed Stone Soup (https://www.stonesoupcartoons.com/) . On November 20, 1995, after many years of wishing and hoping, Eliot saw her creation launched nationally as a daily comic strip. About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/

We were honored with the opportunity to have Kenya Luvert in our studio for an interview. Kenya, a CSWA (Clinical Social Work Associate), has earned her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Kenya is a positive individual who loves to encourage herself and others to become the best self and to utilize the unique gifts and talents in each of us to benefit the surrounding community. She believes we can all be living, loving and learning in the present, holistically, with the whole mind, body and spirit. She seeks to give these gifts, among other ways, through mentor relationships. Kenya served many years as a volunteer for the Eugene/Springfield NAACP branch in the role of mentor coordinator for African American youth completing a project in the Visual or Performing Arts, Humanities, and/or Sciences, encouraging them to identify and utilize their gifts and talents and share that with the community. [NAACP ACT-SO Program] https://naacplanecounty.org/programs/act-so-new/ About EugCast: EugCast is a volunteer powered, cooperative chit-chat where we talk with people who may or may not live in the Eugene, Oregon area. We think they have some really cool stories to share, but we’ll leave that up to you, the listener, to decide! https://eugcast.com [EugCast on Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/EugeneOregonPodcast/ Interview recorded 11/01/18 at Trifoia with Adam Wendt

Intro music composed by Michael Jones