Podcast appearances and mentions of Forest Park

There’s a population of Northern red-legged frogs that make their home in Portland’s Forest Park. In late winter and early spring, they come down to the nearby Harborton wetland to breed. There’s only one problem: the frogs have to cross Highway 30 to get from Forest Park to the wetland and back. About ten years ago, a local resident saw the road covered with the bodies of frogs who had tried to cross during the night and gotten squished. They alerted some friends and neighbors and that’s how the Harborton Frog Shuttle, also lovingly known as the “frog taxi” came to be. Teams of dedicated volunteers are on-call from late winter to early spring and when the conditions are right for the frogs, they come out with their buckets and headlamps to help the amphibians cross the road safely.   OPB “Oregon Field Guide” producer Jule Gilfillan and OPB cinematographer/editor Brooke Herbert tagged along with the frog taxi volunteers. They join us to share a bit about the experience. And you can see their video here.    For more Evergreen episodes and to share your voice with us, visit our showpage. Follow OPB on Instagram, and follow host Jenn Chávez too. You can sign up for OPB’s newsletters to get what you need in your inbox regularly.   Don’t forget to check out our many podcasts, which can be found on any of your favorite podcast apps: Hush Timber Wars Season 2: Salmon Wars Politics Now Think Out Loud And many more! Check out our full show list here.

Shaun broadcasts LIVE from Gaelic Park in Forest Park for Night TWO of Cigar Night! PLUS, Mary Grabar, fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute and author of the book Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths, talks to Shaun about the parallels between the Biden health scandal and FDR's own health scandal. And Shaun talks to Joe Bishop-Henchman, Executive Vice President at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, about how the government has been ripping us off for years, the mis-placed priorities of the tax bill, and how our taxes are paying more in interest on the National Debt than we are giving to our National Defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Brad and Ryan cover the devastating storms that tore through the St. Louis metro area on Friday. Listeners called in to share harrowing stories of funnel clouds, massive hail, and destructive winds. Communities like Forest Park, Brentwood, and areas near Lake Egypt were hit especially hard, with uprooted trees, destroyed buildings, and downed power lines reported. Cleanup is underway as tree service crews and aid trucks work tirelessly to assist affected neighborhoods.

Hour 2 begins with a breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling on Venezuelan immigrants, sparking discussion on refugee status, legal versus illegal immigration, and the human side of the issue, including Pedro Pascal's personal story. The segment also highlights differences between Trump and Biden administration policies. Attention then shifts to the devastating tornadoes and storms that hit Missouri and Illinois, with Forest Park, Brentwood, Granite City, and Marion among the hardest-hit areas. Callers share emotional stories of destruction, funnel clouds, and survival. The hour wraps up with analysis of how media narratives shape public perception of immigration, and a look at available volunteer and support resources for storm recovery efforts.

In Hour 1, Brad Range and Ryan Wiggins kick off the show with a discussion on President Biden's health, including the recent disclosure of his prostate cancer diagnosis and its political implications. They also explore ongoing concerns about his mental acuity and updates from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation. In Segment 2, Gianno Caldwell, founder of the Caldwell Institute for public safety and FoxNews political analyst shares the emotional story behind his book The Day My Brother Was Murdered and offers insight into addressing Black-on-Black crime and urban violence in Chicago. The hour wraps up with Wiggins America looking at a new medical breakthrough from UCLA that could help with hair loss, celebrity stories about balding, and some lighthearted personal reflections from the hosts. In Hour 2, a breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling on Venezuelan immigrants, sparking discussion on refugee status, legal versus illegal immigration, and the human side of the issue, including Pedro Pascal's personal story. The segment also highlights differences between Trump and Biden administration policies. Attention then shifts to the devastating tornadoes and storms that hit Missouri and Illinois, with Forest Park, Brentwood, Granite City, and Marion among the hardest-hit areas. Callers share emotional stories of destruction, funnel clouds, and survival. The hour wraps up with analysis of how media narratives shape public perception of immigration, and a look at available volunteer and support resources for storm recovery efforts. In Hour 3, Ryan & Brad break down the media covering up Biden's decline across the final years of his presidency, some news breaks about Trump & Putin, Dave Murray clears up the facts about what happened during Friday's storms & the poll results from the day.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comI've been doing a lot of writing about Forest Park, here in Portland, Oregon, so I decided not to double up this week. In fact, I'm putting a pause on the Wildwood Trail Sound & Vision series, to pick it back up later this year, when the photos I took match the season better. The environmental audio for today's release was captured at Ancient Forest Preserve, a non-contiguous 27-acre chunk of Forest Park floating about two miles to the northwest of the 5200 acre park proper; an island outpost of old-growth, managed by the Forest Park Conservancy with little fanfare. Private forest lands surround it on two sides, while the Metro-owned Burlington Creek Forest fans out like an apron beneath it, providing public access.This is what it looks like from above:Recorded last December, this soundscape is quite delicate. Small water sounds are magnified and cave-like. Allow me to explain: Burlington Creek flows through this forest, entering a culvert beneath a gravel road at its eastern boundary. My microphones were just within in earshot of that culvert, a 6' diameter pipe, which had an amplifying effect on the water trickling through. The stereo field captures both the foreground creek sound as well as the distant culvert undertones. I tried to select instrument voices that blended well with this constellation of little sounds. Droplet synths, hammered dulcimer-esque synths, banjo, pan drum... Washy sounds and sparkly sounds.Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Red-breasted Nuthatches, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets busily forage in the mild December evening light. Geese fly overhead. And, there's a mammal or two as well. Possibly deer. Possibly a very quiet human. A mystery.Ancient forest suite has a squiggly horseshoe trail nearly looping back to itself. I made a leisurely circuit while leaving my recording gear to soak up the creek sound. I didn't expect to see anyone else in the fading light. What a memorable evening; what a charmed place. Thanks for revisiting it with me. Ancient Forest Suite is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms Friday, May 16th.

Dramatic video shows second suspect in alleged motorcycle gang shooting in Forest Park turning himself in! Police also confirmed that Nigel Blackwood had turned himself into Forest Park Police on Wednesday night. Join us as we discuss!Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

Rebekah Coste welcomes Sara Lesire, a St. Louis mom and content creator behind Midwest Nomad Family, to the Moms of the Lou podcast! Sara shares her journey from rural Illinois to St. Louis, her transition from hiking for fun to documenting local adventures, and the growth of her family's content creation business. She highlights popular local spots like the City Museum, Forest Park, and Tower Grove Park, and discusses the shift from photo-based content to storytelling through reels on Instagram. Sara emphasizes the importance of starting small with outdoor activities and offers advice for families looking to explore more. To find more places to explore outside the St. Louis area, check out https://midwestnomads.com/!We are so grateful to Chelsey Huff Design for sponsoring this episode. Chelsea creates beautifully custom printed designs that bring your vision to life without the stress. Plus, as a St Louis mom listener, enjoy 10% off your order with code STLMOMS at checkout! Chelsea Huff Design, where every detail tells your story.Sara is a mom of two who has lived in the St. Louis area for over 30 years. While she continues to work part-time as a civil engineer, she uses her love for travel, adventure, and the outdoors to help other families explore through her blog and social media accounts. Sara shares family-friendly attractions, hikes, parks, and day trips around the St. Louis area and beyond. She loves writing family-friendly hiking and travel guides so that other families know what to expect. Her goal is to show that you don't have to spend a lot of money or travel far to find a new adventure. Favorite Parks with Playgrounds: Forest Park, Brentwood Park, Indian Camp Creek, O'Day Park, Wildwood Community Park, Watson Trail Park, Vago Park, Jake's Field of Dreams, Schranz Park, Turtle ParkGreat Family Hikes or Walks: Forest Park, Tower Grove, Powder Valley Conservation Center, Castlewood State Park, Pickle Springs, The Nature Institute (Olin Preserve), Kress Farm Garden Preserve, Rockwoods Reservation, Elephant Rocks, Hughes MountainWe hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by Half Coast Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. Music composed by Trina Harger.

As the call to stand down continues to circulate across the biker community, police have named two suspects in the deadly shooting at the Forest Park motorcycle club gathering—and one has been arrested. Tensions remain high, and the investigation is far from over. The MC community is watching closely as more details unfold. Join us as we discuss?Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

What police were failing to say in the Forest Park biker club shooting. Join us as we discuss.Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.  Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147 Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5 Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

Local cannabis business owners are taking issue with a new Oregon labor law. Forest Park faces the threat of a devastating wildfire. And there's conflict over the future of the Multnomah Safe Rest Village. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Plus, we have a bonus conversation with Heather Barnes of Rose City Comic Con. Discussed in Today's Episode: The City and a Nonprofit Argue Over What Success Looks Like at a Tiny Pod Village [Willamette Week] Is Portland Ready for a Catastrophic Wildfire in Forest Park? [Oregonian

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police are searching for the people responsible after a motorcycle gathering in Forest Park turned deadly Sunday evening and named two individuals that died. Investigators said shots rang out just before 5 p.m. inside a business along 5246 Jones Road near Old Dixie Highway. When officers arrived, they saw multiple motorcycles leaving the scene at high rates of speed.Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

Police are investigating a deadly shooting during a motorcycle club gathering in Forest Park over the weekend. The shooting happened at a mechanic's shop on Jones Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials say they are shocked to hear about the violence, saying that shootings like this one don't usually happen in their community. Join us as we discuss.Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support. Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

(00:00-27:09) We'll take your calls on the industry. You up, Doug? Summer Rental. Nolan Gorman, how do you do? One day, I'll be out in that parking lot. Martin's TMA Easter eggs. Albert Edison has a bone to pick with Jackson. His call doesn't go real well. Sundresses aren't required, but are encouraged. Doug thinks its the Leafs year. Mike Francesa audio and he was not happy with the Knicks. (27:18-43:56) Lean into the musical history of St. Louis. You can't win with these folks. Taking pictures in the bunker like you're at the beach. Forest Park vs. Central Park. Jackson's math skills are brought into question. Wet Willy's. (44:06-58:30) Audio from Spittin' Chiclets of the guys talking about the Jets. Jackson's editing skills are brought into question. Doug thinks this Blues team is gonna go all the way. Tomorrow night should be feisty. IT WILL DONE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-27:09) We'll take your calls on the industry. You up, Doug? Summer Rental. Nolan Gorman, how do you do? One day, I'll be out in that parking lot. Martin's TMA Easter eggs. Albert Edison has a bone to pick with Jackson. His call doesn't go real well. Sundresses aren't required, but are encouraged. Doug thinks its the Leafs year. Mike Francesa audio and he was not happy with the Knicks. (27:18-43:56) Lean into the musical history of St. Louis. You can't win with these folks. Taking pictures in the bunker like you're at the beach. Forest Park vs. Central Park. Jackson's math skills are brought into question. Wet Willy's. (44:06-58:30) Audio from Spittin' Chiclets of the guys talking about the Jets. Jackson's editing skills are brought into question. Doug thinks this Blues team is gonna go all the way. Tomorrow night should be feisty. IT WILL DONE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comAnd we're back! More spring rain; more Pacific Wren and Wilson's Warbler duets … It's Forest Park Rain Suite II.And now you might be thinking why split it up? Honestly I don't entirely remember my reasoning, but the main thing that I noticed for some of my work is that once you get to the 40 minute mark, it has a pretty strong sedative effect. That's not a bad thing, necessarily. But I'd like to think my music could be of service to those who want to lean in, as well as lean back. I do quality control listening of my mixes with headphones at night lying in bed. I rarely make it to 40 minutes without falling asleep. So this “halfsies” presentation offers a good old fashioned intermission. Thanks again for reading and listening along. I'm grateful for your interest. Forest Park Rain Suite II is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms Friday, April 18th.Next week, the first of a series of Sound and Vision posts on the Wildwood Trail, and new work from my instrumental project Sleeping Animal!Soundwalk is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

For the Evolution Festival's third year, the lineup has been announced: Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, TLC and more! Listen to the interview with Jeff Jarrett, about how the lineup came together.

The environmental recording for Forest Park Rain suite was recorded about a year ago on the quiet northern side of Forest Park, here in Portland Oregon. It was a rainy day interspersed with sun breaks. Many migratory birds had buy then taken up residence here. Among them, Black-headed Grosbeak, Wilson's Warbler, Black-throated Gray Warbler, and Hammond's Flycatcher. Deer can also be heard moving among downed branches. I love the acoustics of the forest slope where this was captured. I love the soft rain sounds. Like all Listening Spot compositions, this one leans into atmospherics and emphasizes melody. Loping, synthesizer phrases are layered with vibrato synth pads and various soft, shimmering sounds. I've spoken a little bit about Forest Park in the past, but I've spent some time reacquainting myself with its trails over the last month. In particular, the 30-mile-long Wildwood trail that traverses the park from north to south. In the Spring of 1999 I hiked the entire trail (slightly shorter, then) in one day. A quarter century later I had the urge to complete it again, but not all at once, I'll be sharing the fruits of that soon! Til then, thanks again for your interest; for reading and listening along. I'm grateful for you. Forest Park Rain Suite is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms Friday, April 11th. Forest Park Rain Suite II will land next Friday, April 18th. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

In this meeting we hear from Alderman Browning with a reminder to vote in the General Election in April, to report issues to the CSB and get an update that Spire has wrapped up work on Chouteau and that the construction on townhouses on Tower Grove and Vista has started. We also hear from Ron Coleman on reminder about bulk pick-up, to attend the SLMPD Citizen Academy, and the upcoming Electronics Recycling event. Upcoming events include the the FPSENA's monthly litter clean-up, tree care event opportunities, a Spring Picnic at Chouteau Park, and neighborhood flower planting.

With wildfire season approaching and southern California still reeling from the January wildfires, Portland leaders are making sure the city can withstand a major urban wildfire. Forest Park, the city's crown jewel and one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., has been identified as one of the areas most at-risk for wildfire in the city. Kim Kosmas, a senior public education officer with Portland Fire & Rescue who also manages the wildfire preparedness program, talks on Beat Check about what the city is doing to prevent large fires in Forest Park and what homeowners can do to protect their homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't think about the future without first understanding our past. That's the message in this week's episode as we head to Forest Park to the Missouri History Museum. We sat down with Jody Sowel, the President of the Missouri Historical Society and one of the most fascinating interviews I've had in a while. Jody is a transplant of St. Louis but you'd never know it. He has a passion and a deep knowledge of our city that rivals those born and raised here. If you haven't been to the history museum in a while, listen up because you'll be shocked about everything new they have to offer and explore. We chat about it all as they gear up for some pretty big milestones.

A proposed utility project in Forest Park has caused a monthslong clash between environmental groups and Portland General Electric. The Harborton Reliability Project would remove roughly 400 mature trees on 5 acres of parkland to make way for new power lines. PGE says the grid upgrade is necessary to meet the region’s growing demand for electricity, but conservationists say it will damage one of Portland’s most important ecological assets. City permitting staff recommended against the project in January, but a hearings officer determined earlier this month that it should be allowed to proceed. The Forest Park Neighborhood Association and the Forest Park Conservancy have appealed that decision to the City Council. Randy Franks is a senior project manager for PGE. Scott Fogarty is the executive director of the Forest Park Conservancy. They both join us to share their perspectives on the plan and what it could mean for Portland’s largest park.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: CTA Promises Better, Faster Blue Line Service At Night For Spring Schedule: Thirty extra train trips will be added to weekday service on the Blue Line to Forest Park as the […]

Today we're talking about the community centers targeted for potential closure in our city and Portland General Electric being given the green light to cut down more trees in Forest Park. Plus, we dive into our mailbag to hear from our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on the midweek roundup is executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland City Councilors Respond to 3 Community Centers at Risk of Closing [KOIN] How To Participate in Portland's Budget Process [OPB] Portland Hearings Officer Signs Off on PGE's Forest Park Utility Plan [Portland Mercury]  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 19th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Portland State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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South Ripley vs Forest Park Boys BB, Mar. 15, 2025

To start the second hour of the show, Coach talks with Paul Condry to talk about Bethel State’s 83-69 win over Peru State in the NAIA Tournament. Greg Rakestraw also joins the show to talk about the Marion Women’s Basketball win over St. Xavier in the NAIA. Marion won 73-63 in overtime. Rob Moorehead of WRBI joins the show to preview the South Ripley vs Forest Park game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carole Coleman reports from Lough Key Forest Park in County Roscommon which opens to campers this weekend, seven weeks on from Storm Eowyn.

In the 19 years St. Louis naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw has studied Charles the great horned owl, Charles has fathered 27 owlets with seven mates. This year, Glenshaw was waiting to see if Charles would mate with the new lady owl in Forest Park: a one year old owl that Glenshaw named May. He shares what Charles and May have been up to and why their “May-December romance” hasn't yet come to fruition.

Coach Lovell and Score Board updater Brendan King recap the busy night of basketball. Kip Wesner of Hoosier Basketball Magazine recaps the Sectional Championships. Clay City Head Coach Chris Ames joins to recap Clay City’s 82-40 win over Northcentral (Farmersburg). Forest Park Athletic Director Tony Hausenour joins to recap Forest Park’s 69-67 win over Evansville Mater Dei.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season premiere of season four of the Impostrix podcast, host Whitney is joined by her guest Lala, owner of the amazing 1:11 Studios in Forest Park, Georgia, to dive into the season's focus on supporting Black women. Lala discusses her journey as a Black woman entrepreneur and podcaster, her experiences moving from California to the South, and the significance of creating joy and fun amidst the challenges. Whitney and Lala explore the dynamics of independence, balancing responsibilities, and finding personal joy and fulfillment through self-investment. They also touch on the broader implications of Black women's roles within their communities and the importance of creating spaces for Black joy and relaxation.Lala has a special gift for Impostrix Podcast listeners who are local to Atlanta! For the month of March get 25% off all services with the promo code "IMPOSTRIX111". https://www.one11studios.com/ Connect with Lala on IG @one.11studiosConnect with Whitney on WhatsAppAnd make sure to answer the question of the week on Spotify!www.impostrixpodcast.comIG @impostrixpodcastwww.willsforthepeoplega.comIG @willsforthepeople 00:00 Welcome to Impostrix Podcast Season 4 00:28 Introducing Lala and Studio 111 01:19 Pouring into Black Women: The Season's Focus 02:12 Lala's Background and Journey 05:39 Experiencing Black Culture in Atlanta 08:36 Balancing Fun and Entrepreneurship 14:50 Solo Adventures and Personal Growth 17:20 Life After 30: Embracing Adulthood 20:06 Credit and Financial Lessons 20:27 The Importance of Friendships 21:13 Caring for Future You 22:36 Navigating Life in Your 30s 24:26 The Burden of Fixing Everything 27:07 Finding Joy and Fun 28:38 Balancing Work and Play 30:44 Creative Outlets and Hobbies 40:33 Investing in Yourself 42:30 Conclusion and Call to Action

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered the 2025 State of the City Address on Tuesday night. During his address, Dickens stressed the importance of connecting neighborhoods. Among his points, the mayor briefly mentioned that in less than 18 months, people will be able to take trails from the Beltline to the Chattahoochee River. However, people, both for and against light rail on the Beltline were left searching for more details and are now wondering what’s next. Matthew Rao, the chairperson for BeltLine Rail Now, and Hans Klein, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, share more about their opposing visions for the Beltline. Plus, more than 9.2 million workers in 21 states saw a minimum wage increase at the start of 2025. However, that does not include Georgia, which remains at $5.15/per hour. But by law, the state must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25/per hour. Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler joins “Closer Look,” to talk more about how the City of Forest Park is offering a $23.46 minimum wage for its full-time city employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society, to discuss the organization's ambitious campaign to preserve and share St. Louis history. With a goal of raising $36 million, this initiative is already funding groundbreaking projects, including the 1904 World's Fair exhibit, the upcoming Collected exhibit in 2025, and the citywide St. Louis Birthday Bash in 2026. The campaign will culminate in 2027 with Gallery STL, a transformative 12,000-square-foot exhibit that will immerse visitors in St. Louis' history like never before.Jody shares his passion for storytelling and his vision for how history can strengthen the community. From Thursday Nights at the Museum to the innovative New to St. Louis program, MHS is making history accessible and engaging for all. Tune in as we explore the past, present, and future of this incredible city and how these projects are shaping its next chapter.Support the show

Coach Aimes calls in for Clay City (77) vs. Farmersburg (41). He talks about how they were able to get that done. He also comments on his unusual amount of seniors they have and what it does for the team. Herrick calls in to talk about the heartbreak in Bloomington tonight where IU loses to UCLA in a close one. Talks about how IU had troubles on offense. Coach Swan calls in to talk about his Crow Point win over Valp tonight. The score for that game was 63-47. He talks about how this will help with their push going forward and into sectionals. Steve Cole calls in about the Heritage Hills win over Forest Park. They won this one 58-42. He talks about how this is a bounce back win and who was especially tough tonight. Chris Norton calls in to talk about the nail-bitter of Jasper vs. Castle, Jasper inching out with the win. The 2 score game ends in a 57-55 finish for Jasper. He talks about big threes, physicality, and the good and bad calls. Kip Wesner calls in to talk about everything IU basketball and how you can get your copy of the magazine. The magazine has been going on for 55 years as Coach mentions while giving the introduction. Who did Kip say is on the cover? Brendan King ends out the show in BK fashion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSIC The all-star FireAid benefit went off in L.A. Thursday night. An all-star lineup performed at two venues, the Intuit Dome and the Forum, raising money for victims of the recent wildfires.   Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new allegations as federal prosecutors have added two new victims to their case against him Evolution Festival will return to the grounds of Forest Park on Sept. 27 and 28, officials said Thursday.   RIP: Marianne Faithfull, who rose to fame in the 1960s   TV An Eddie Murphy documentary will debut on Netflix later this year.   John Mulaney‘s new live talk show has set its debut and its self-explanatory title, Everybody's Live in L.A. With John Mulaney. Netflix just announced the highly anticipated third and final installment of Squid Game will return to screens on June 27, 2025.   Liam Payne filmed a reality show for Netflix before he fell from a hotel balcony and died last October . . .            Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have staged a True Detective reunion in a new ad written and directed by series creator Nic Pizzolatto   Matthew Lillard is coming back for "Scream 7".  The announcement came down yesterday.    AND FINALLY This might be a little surprising to you, but the top celebrity people have in their minds when they read a romance novel is NOT Fabio.     2,000 American romance readers were asked who they picture as the characters in their naughty books. Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams – Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICThe all-star FireAid benefitwent off in L.A. Thursday night. An all-star lineup performed at twovenues, the Intuit Dome and the Forum, raising money for victims of the recentwildfires.  Sean "Diddy"Combs faces new allegations asfederal prosecutors have added two new victims to their case against himEvolution Festival willreturn to the grounds of Forest Park on Sept. 27 and 28, officials saidThursday. RIP:Marianne Faithfull, who rose to fame in the 1960s  TVAn Eddie Murphydocumentary will debut on Netflix later this year.  John Mulaney‘s new livetalk show has set its debut and its self-explanatory title, Everybody's Livein L.A. With John Mulaney. Netflix just announcedthe highly anticipated third and final installment of Squid Game will return toscreens on June 27, 2025.  Liam Payne filmed areality show for Netflix before he fell from a hotel balcony and died lastOctober . . .          MatthewMcConaughey and Woody Harrelson have staged a TrueDetective reunion in a new ad written and directed by series creator Nic Pizzolatto Matthew Lillard is coming back for "Scream 7". The announcement came down yesterday.  AND FINALLYThis might be a little surprising to you, but the topcelebrity people have in their minds when they read a romance novelis NOT Fabio.   2,000 American romance readers were asked who they picture asthe characters in their naughty books.Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams – Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Allen calls in to talk about their win against Verbuff. He talks about how the festivities outside the game really added to the feelings of the game. He also previews his stand out player, who was it? Coach Miller joins in to talk about their win over Purdue Poly North. The score for that one was 50-36, getting it done well. He talks about the boost they are getting from their young talent after a tough year. Nate covered a double-header tonight with the second game going into a huge overtime. He talks about how this is the semi-final of a tournament that turns into a championship tomorrow. Chris Norton throws in his take on the Jasper vs. Forest Park. Andrew Smith calls in to talk about New Pal vs. Roncaully. Very close game between the two but led to a late effort win for one defense. Brian Sullivan covered the Center Grove vs. Jeffersonville where it was an uncharacteristic game. Seve Beech calls in from the offensive powerhouse South Ripley beating Miland, 96-59.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses his heroic acts saving Fred from the snow by helping get his car unstuck. Mark is then joined by Lauren Trager, a chief investigator for Channel 4. She discusses her exclusive story showing two St. Louis police officers walking away from a man they found shot but still breathing in Forest Park. Mark is then joined by Brian Ping, a St. Louis native and now news anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles. They discuss the "life threatening" winds set to hit Southern California. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses trending news, this date in history, the fun fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Jeff Rainford, a Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay that is with Rainford and Associates. They discuss the new St. Louis Business Journal reports outlining of the aggressive travel schedule of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. He then discusses McDonalds decision to drop their DEI policy and the impact the move has. In hour 3, Mark is joined by In this segment, Mark is joined by Tim Fitch, a Former St Louis County Police Chief and former St Louis County Councilman. They discuss his reaction to Lauren Trager's police walkaway story. Mark is then joined by Jane Dueker, a local attorney and regular on the Reardon Roundtable. Jane discusses her thoughts on the St Louis County Council seeking the power to remove Sam Page as the County Executive, the new audit of Kim Gardner's St Louis City Circuit Attorney's office, the amount of travelling that St Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is doing, and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

The collaborative team from Whereas Hoops, Noah Cohan and John Early,  are back on the show to discuss the recent opening of basketball courts in Forest Park. Are you interested in history? Public space? Social practice and engagement with place? St. Louis? And of course, basketball? Listen now! This project is wonderful and I am grateful to have Noah and John back on the show (check out Episode 80 for our first conversation) to discuss this exciting work and all of the nuanced experience, research and collaborations with many people from across St. Louis that went into making the courts possible,

In this segment, Mark is joined by Lauren Trager, a chief investigator for Channel 4. She discusses her exclusive story showing two St. Louis police officers walking away from a man they found shot but still breathing in Forest Park.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses his heroic acts saving Fred from the snow by helping get his car unstuck. Mark is then joined by Lauren Trager, a chief investigator for Channel 4. She discusses her exclusive story showing two St. Louis police officers walking away from a man they found shot but still breathing in Forest Park. Mark is then joined by Brian Ping, a St. Louis native and now news anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles. They discuss the "life threatening" winds set to hit Southern California.

Hello. It's 2025. How can that be? I look at the number and think, that's a futuristic number. Wasn't the future supposed to be easier? Something tells me 2025 will not be easy. Still, I'm determined to meet it with can-do attitude. For now though, let's ease into it. With that it mind I chose this recording, Forest Stream Suite. The environmental sound was captured last June in Forest Park, Portland, Oregon; a place we'll be revisiting throughout the coming year. Many of the seasonal streams were, by that time, down to a trickle. The percussive sound at the top of the recording is one such a trickle, a thread of water falling over a stone, as captured by a homemade hydrophone.The hydrophone is a simple design incorporating a ~$1 bulk-supply 27mm contact mic, a kombucha bottle screw cap, a coin (for ballast), a 1/8th inch stereo cord, a swatch of duct tape, and a couple dips in liquid plastic. I was instructed in the ways of DIY contact mic wizardry by the gifted sound artist Marcus Fischer at a workshop hosted by Oregon Contemporary about a month prior. Thanks Marcus and Oregon Contemporary! Hydrophone recording is something I hope to do more of in the coming year. Maybe I'll invest in something a little more sensitive. Or possibly a stereo pair? The instrumentation follows the pattern of previous Listening Spot releases: One continuous field recording and several distinct musical movements in the same key. With the hydrophone click track as a jumping-off point, this one is reaches out its sound tentacles in new directions, without letting go of the familiar. There's some of my favorite wildlife belting it out here: American Robin, Pacific Wren, Wilson's Warbler, Yellow Warbler… While listening, I can picture the dappled light of the forest.Thanks for tuning in. I'm grateful for your interest. Forest Stream Suite is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube…) Friday, January 3rd. I hope you can spend some quiet time with it.Lastly, I took some time to write some reflections on my first year of being on Substack a couple days ago. I didn't send it out as a newsletter, because it was mostly written as an exercise to clarify some things for myself. I'm mentioning it here for those who may be curious about the platform, my impressions as a musician, and some intentions in 2025. Happy New Year! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

God calls us as His baptized children to serve our neighbor in our vocations. Monasticism led people to understand that perfection is found in poverty, vows, selling possessions, chastity, and leaving their daily vocations. Perfection is not found in such outward actions, but by faith in the actions of Christ. “Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness; My beauty are, my glorious dress; Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head.” LSB 563, st. 1 Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Forest Park, IL, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to continue our study of Monastic Vows. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org. 

In this episode, host Zach Urness and intern Alexander Banks talk about the iconic — and popular — hike to Pittock Mansion. Beginning in the heart of Portland, the route takes hikers through Forest Park landmarks and up to one of the most beautiful vistas in the Rose City. For additional prospective, Banks also talks with guidebook author Matt Reeder about what makes the hike special. Finally, Zach offers a few of Portland's other best hikes.

I'm trying something new: a short-form twist on my soundwalk formula, folding in my photography. So here is a pilot episode of sorts. I hope you enjoy this little string of impressions in sound and vision.Go on and hit that play button above. Let's see what we can see, and hear what we can hear.It's a densely overcast morning. As soon as I hit the trail, I'm checking out a Townsend's Chipmunk. It's smaller than my hand, munching on a seed, I think. Do you hear the click-click-click-click? That's my camera. That's the sound it makes when I want to take pictures in low light without a tripod. It takes multiple shots and stitches them together. The chipmunk is still, and then poof it's gone. It rained all night long. The trees are saturated and dripping. Little streams and rivulets course down the upper reaches of Balch Creek Canyon. I love listing to their ephemeral burble. Across the canyon, the tops of Douglas-fir emerge from the mist. The hillside is breathing. I've been on a mushroom kick, so I'm scanning the stumps and nurse logs on the side of the trail. I see a slug munching on fungi. A petit dejeuner.I hear Golden-crowned kinglets up in the canopy, and a Pacific Wren chipping over the rise. I've come back down to the Wildwood Trail. It's an easy stroll here as it rounds the contour of the Tualatin mountains above the upper reaches of these NW Portland neighborhoods built out in the early 1900s. The din of highway 30 and the NW industrial park washes up these slopes. The train whistles are ghostly, bouncing off the fir colonnades. Look, rays of sunlight are breaking through. On one of these firs I spy Fairy Parachutes (Marasmiellus candidus) nestled in the saturated moss. I can't think of a more perfect, evocative name for these. The circumference of these are less than that of a dime. These are the only ones I find today. On a nearby stump I see a similarly very delicate duo. Like so many, I can't identify it. Do you know? Around the corner I spy a coral fungus (Clavulina coralloides). It's about two inches tall. Not big. I set my camera down in the duff to capture this angle, and it appears bigger. Click-click-click-click.I've been hearing Red-breasted Nuthatches up high in the canopy. Their calls sounds like little clown shoes on parade to me. Honk honk honk. The only bird that I attempt to photograph, other than some Dark-eyed Juncos is this Brown Creeper.Brown Creepers always climb up tree trunks, and they are very on task, so you'll often get good looks at them in the forest. What does it have in its beak?Brown Creepers have one of the sweetest songs. Trees, trees, beautiful trees they sing in a pitch so high that many a septuagenarian (age 70+) can no longer hear them. With that in mind, I try to savor their singing when it's quiet. On the north side of the rise, I now see the firs and ferns backlit by the rays of sun breaking through. They glisten with a million raindrops clinging to them, like so many berries. This purple capped mushroom on the side of the trail is coated with bits of soil from the barrage of the morning rain. It stretches out above the fir cones like a battle-worn survivor.Nearby I find this scene and try to puzzle out a scenario from the forensic evidence. I don't get far, but the words “string cheese incident" pop into my head, and I visualize a squirrel. One thing that quickly becomes clear about fungi photography is the extent to which it's difficult to communicate scale. These are miniscule, testing the limits of my camera.I identify them as belonging to the large Mycena genus, commonly known as bonnets. Wikipedia says:Mycenas are hard to identify to species and some are distinguishable only by microscopic features such as the shape of the cystidia. Some species are edible, while others contain toxins, but the edibility of most is not known, as they are likely too small to be useful in cooking.and..Over 58 species are known to be bioluminescent, creating a glow known as foxfire.I wonder if these guys glow?As I work my way back, I'm struck by how everything looks a little different with the sun being a few degrees higher on the horizon. Late-morning light. Time to head home. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

It is time for a yearly check-in with Atomic Robo and the Agents C.H.A.N.G.E. We also check out FML #1 from Dark Horse Comics and Blood Squad Seven: Strikefile from Image Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN FML #1 Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: David Lopez Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: November 6, 2024 Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane. The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland's Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he's obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4fxPqu7 MATTHEW BLOOD SQUAD SEVEN: STRIKEFILE #1 Writer: Joe Casey Artist: Paul Fry Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 30, 2024 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MAN OF WAR? After several decades, the legendary cyborg super-soldier resurfaces-and Blood Squad Seven is deployed to bring him in from the cold in this extra-sized STRIKEFILE issue. But is he an ally...or an enemy? All this, and special guest-star: ERIK LARSEN's classic hero, SUPERPATRIOT! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3AvgImc DISCUSSION ATOMIC ROBO: AGENTS OF CHANGE Writer: Brian Clevinger Artist: Scott Wegener Publisher: Tesladyne LLC ATOMIC ROBO AND THE AGENTS OF C.H.A.N.G.E. is the latest chapter in Robo's exciting life. Now he's...sort of a university administrator? But for a sci-fi action school to train the next next generation of ACTION SCIENTISTS including his sorta-secret robot son with the rebooted intelligence core from the Advanced Learning Algorithm Network that nearly killed all life on Earth, and framed Atomic Robo for it, and got Tesladyne shut down by the secret fascist science police, which indirectly threatened all life on Earth (again), and got a bunch of his comrades probably killed and definitely hunted as terrorists for a few years. Uh, but that was the old ALAN. The new Alan is a much nicer fellow, but he's still being kept secret on the Tesladyne campus because folks might link him to all that other stuff and, golly, that wouldn't be pleasant. You can read Atomic Robo: Agents of Change, right now! https://www.atomic-robo.com/atomicrobo/archive CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

It is time for a yearly check-in with Atomic Robo and the Agents C.H.A.N.G.E. We also check out FML #1 from Dark Horse Comics and Blood Squad Seven: Strikefile from Image Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN FML #1 Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick Artist: David Lopez Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: November 6, 2024 Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane. The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland's Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he's obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4fxPqu7 MATTHEW BLOOD SQUAD SEVEN: STRIKEFILE #1 Writer: Joe Casey Artist: Paul Fry Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 30, 2024 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MAN OF WAR? After several decades, the legendary cyborg super-soldier resurfaces-and Blood Squad Seven is deployed to bring him in from the cold in this extra-sized STRIKEFILE issue. But is he an ally...or an enemy? All this, and special guest-star: ERIK LARSEN's classic hero, SUPERPATRIOT! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3AvgImc DISCUSSION ATOMIC ROBO: AGENTS OF CHANGE Writer: Brian Clevinger Artist: Scott Wegener Publisher: Tesladyne LLC ATOMIC ROBO AND THE AGENTS OF C.H.A.N.G.E. is the latest chapter in Robo's exciting life. Now he's...sort of a university administrator? But for a sci-fi action school to train the next next generation of ACTION SCIENTISTS including his sorta-secret robot son with the rebooted intelligence core from the Advanced Learning Algorithm Network that nearly killed all life on Earth, and framed Atomic Robo for it, and got Tesladyne shut down by the secret fascist science police, which indirectly threatened all life on Earth (again), and got a bunch of his comrades probably killed and definitely hunted as terrorists for a few years. Uh, but that was the old ALAN. The new Alan is a much nicer fellow, but he's still being kept secret on the Tesladyne campus because folks might link him to all that other stuff and, golly, that wouldn't be pleasant. You can read Atomic Robo: Agents of Change, right now! https://www.atomic-robo.com/atomicrobo/archive CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

What will you NEVER live down like Bret throwing his keys in the lake at Forest Park.

Earlier this week, four people were gunned down while sleeping on a Blue Line train en route to Forest Park. While the alleged gunman was apprehended soon after, investigators are still working to piece together the timeline. Block Club Chicago's Manny Ramos and Ariel Parrella are here to explain the latest details. Plus, we discuss misinformation about new arrivals living in Washington Park, how North Side communities are honoring a legendary ice cream vendor, and Block Club's Block Party.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago  You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sep. 6 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Navy Pier Babbel Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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