Kick Ass Oregon History Podcast – orhistory.com

In which we learn that Portlanders just can’t seem to stay inside, even when it might kill grandma and grandpa. A big thank you to Oregon State University’s Professor Chris Nichols for chatting with us about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. You can read his fantastic Tweetstorm on the epidemic HERE, and read his Washington Port article HERE. DKC’s DoubleDub article on the epidemic in Portland can be found HERE. And be sure to check out the Infuenza Encyclopedia HERE!

In which we learn that everyone can enjoy complaining about everyone else. A big thank you to true-crime historian JB Fisher and Dead Memories Portland‘s Kevin-Michael Moore for their thoughts on some Old Portlands.

In which we learn that the darkness of Oregon’s winter can hide many sins. You can buy JB Fisher’s book HERE.

In which we learn that no amount of crummy Washington beer will bring back old-timey Oregon.

In which we learn that the view is the best part of the movie. A HUGE THANK YOU to this podcast’s sponsors – Oregon Film, Dogwood Distilling, pFriem Beer, Trailhead Coffee, and the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City. Thanks to Sara Anson Vaux for her insight on Clint Eastwood. Thank you to Matthew Cowan of OHS (who says that he misspoke on the tape, and PYW was filmed on 35mm, and blown up to 70mm). Here are our photos of the film set. Here is a trailer for Paint Your Wagon, and here is the Simpson’s version of the film. ***EDIT! Our November 2017 viewing at the Hollywood Theater in Portland had some great press, including KATU, KPTV 12, and one of the selected events of the week from the Portland Mercury! We hope to see you at the Hollywood on 11/16/2017. We hear tell that LEE MARVIN’s PANTS will be on display! Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Baker Heritage Museum.

In which we learn that Portland celebrity ghosts can haunt where ever they fucking well choose.

In which we learn that Benson Bubblers are a great place to stash cash.

In which we learn that guy with the gun rack in his pick up is just keeping us safe from invasion.

In which we learn that running a city is a dirty business.

In which we learn that the rewards of a life given in service to the people of Oregon is Washington prunes.

In which we learn that justice is a bitch.

In which we learn that Louie Louie really does have swears in it!

You can find Professor Boag’s book, Same-Sex Affairs: Constructing and Controlling Homosexuality in the Pacific Northwest right HERE! (We like to support local booksellers, but Powells was out of stock.)  

In which we learn that words have power. Be sure to click over to the history page for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. And be sure to stop on in to the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute if you’re near Pendleton. A HUGE thank you to Chuck Sams of the CTUIR and Ranger Stephanie Martin of NPS. And JD Chandler too. Sorry about any mispronunciations. You might be interested in two museum plaques that describe the Whitman Deal, First, from Tamástslikt Cultural Institute,                       Second from the Whitman Mission National Historic Site.  

Real title: The Beaver Police State. Thanks to the City Club of Portland and the National Law Enforcement Museum for some of the audio in this episode. Here is a photo of the City Marshal Ordinance Number One.

In which we learn that healthy eating can be bad for your health. A big thank you to Les Zaitz, The Dalles Mayor Stephen Lawrence, Dave Lutgins of Dave’s Hometown Pizza, Dave of Dave Knows Portland and Brock from The Sprocket Podacst. Here is the link to Les Zaitz’s fantastic revisit of the Rajneeshis (The Oregonian). Here is 99% Invisible’s podcast on Rajneeshpuram. And Oregon Experience (OPB) did a good one too. And if can actually listen to it, here is “Shut Up Sheela.” And Yes, we did actually used to listen to that in Old Portland… Here is a pdf of Zorba the Buddah – Rajneesh Cookbook [ Rajneeshpuram, Oregon: Rajneesh Ne0-Sannyas International Commune Pub. 1984]. Zorbah the Buddah Rajneesh Cookbook 1984

In which we learn that Portland was once full of ignorant young people easily duped by flashy technology and artifice.

In which we learn that being the biggest one at the table doesn't mean you get to carve the turkey.

In which we learn that spirits are very excited about spelling.

In which we learn that next time you're in the tubs at Breitenbush you might just be chillin' with Bigfoot.

In which we learn that, when looking for Portland treasure, sometimes you gotta get outta town.

In which we learn that Oregon gold is pure, dude.

In which we learn that Portland has been a bad little town for quite some time. You can find the book here, or visit Powells or another local bookstore to purchase a copy. The Murder by Experts podcast is a must hear! Be forewarned: this episode has some offensive language.  

In which we learn that backyard beasties have been a Portland problem from time immemorial.

In which we learn that Portland is not really known for its pi/e.

In which we take a close look at Oregon's beaver.

In which we learn, in our final podcast from our Summer Road Trip, that Oregon is a big place to call home. The beat quote in the series is from Kerouac’s On The Road.

In which we learn that being in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you don't have history.

In which we use a 40 year-old guidebook to guide us through SE Oregon.   Thanks to Matt Love, The Burger Barons, Hamley’s, the folks at Ore-Ida, Mr. Patel at Ontario’s Motel 6 and Dave from Dave Knows Portland. And thanks again to our corporate sponsors of the Road Trip, Eastside Distilling, Ristretto Roasters and The Jack London Bar – and to all our Road Trip Supporters too! Note: Kesey is being quoted in the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test excerpt. Tom Wolfe wrote the book. But I’m guessing you already knows that…

In which we learn that your Christmas is fucking great, no matter what you think.

In which we learn, unsurprisingly, that biscuits & gravy are delicious. Featuring an interview with Portland: A Food Biography author Heather Arndt-Anderson.

In which we learn that Portland has been a naughty little town for quite some time. Featuring an interview with Portland on the Take authors JD Chandler and JB Fisher.  

In which we learn that being born on the way to Oregon and (probably) dying in Oregon doesn't guarantee a good gravesite.

In which we learn that almost being in Idaho does not exempt one from the long arm of the Os.

In which we learn what it was like to be stuck in the car with Doug , Andy, Max, and Malee.

In which we discuss with author Peter Stark, his book “ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire” You can read about Peter Stark at his website peterstarkauthor.com. You can purchase the book from powells.com. Friend of the show Joe Streckert has a review of the book at portlandmercury.com.

In which we learn to support your local historian and author.

In which we learn that size matters, but proof is harder to come by.

In which we learn that being historic doesn't count for shit in today's economy.

In which we celebrate Oregon's birthday in the only way we know- an Ore-Gasm.

In which we learn that Oregon was more than just a place to pass through whilst On The Road.

In which we learn that arguably Oregon's greatest governor was arguably an asshole.

In which we learn that an NBA Championship is a terrible thing to waste.

In which Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin gets a guided tour of the Washington State History Museum's new Cooper exhibit.

In which we learn the end of the beginning.

In which we learn that doom and loss are always a possibility on any school field trip.

In which we learn that The 1% gets better grub, even at Fort Vancouver.

In which we learn that Oregon’s Daddy had a temper.

In which we learn the story of an Oregon forest, burned down before it could be cut down. (But that’ll happen, too.) “Tillamook Burn Haiku” by William Reagan. Here is a picture of a steam donkey from the Tillamook Forest Center.    

In which we learn that bearded, plaid-clad Oregonians have always loved a good cocktail. With Eastside Distilling’s Cari Carter and Joe Streckert. Be sure to join us on our Old Timey Bar Kick Ass Bus Tour on  11/14/2013. This podcast is sponsored by Eastside Distilling. Get the ENHANCED KAOH experience! Other episodes mentioned in this podcast: KAOH 6.9: The Great Flood KAOH 5.2 & KAOH 5.3: Shanghaied in Portland

In which we learn that keeping Oregon green once meant keeping it from being bombed. This podcast is sponsored by Pixel Party! Listen about Japanese Balloon Bombs here, and Oregon’s First Christmas here. A few images of Imperial Japanese Navy Chief Warrant Flying Officer Nobou Fujita, the only person to have dropped a bomb on the continental United States… in Oregon, Baby!               Here is a schematic of the Japanese I-25submarine. Note the hangar at the front of the conning tower, where the zero float plane was stowed while not bombing Oregon And here is an image of a Japanese submarine launching one of the zeros.   Japanese submarine I-25 should be a common name in the Beaver State. Brookings, Oregon has the distinction of being the community nearest to the bombing, which dropped on Mt. Emily. Fort Stevens has the distinction of being the only military base shelled in the continental United States in World War Two. It’s a fascinating story, and we hope you enjoy this World War Two, classic Oregon tale!