Podcasts about Oregon State Hospital

When someone accused of a crime is found unable to aid and assist in their own defense, they are sent to the Oregon State Hospital for an evaluation. After that, they often need to spend time at a residential treatment center until they are fit to stand trial. A new rule from the Oregon Health Authority requires residential treatment facilities in the state to accept those patients ahead of any who might be on their waiting list, setting aside their normal admissions standards. Attorneys for the Oregon Council for Behavioral Health and six residential treatment providers filed a petition with the Oregon Court of Appeals to block that rule.  We hear from Heather Jefferis, executive director of the Oregon Council for Behavioral Health, about the challenges faced by behavioral health providers in Oregon.

Two music therapists from Oregon State Hospital visit the Exchange.

Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuay4eIN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:26.825 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:24:23.309 = Radiant Boy00:31:06.801 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:42:56.441 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:54:55.329 = A Big Muddy Monster01:07:56.060 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:11:38.773 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 18, 2022CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/OregonStateHospital

Sent downstairs to fetch a pan of powdered milk, a kitchen assistant at the Oregon State Hospital dipped his scoop into the wrong bin — and brought back six pounds of roach poison. It was mixed into the eggs and fed to 467 people. (Salem, Marion County; 1940s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1211c-asylum-kitchen-mixup-killed-hundreds-with-scrambled-eggs.html)

IN THIS EPISODE: The governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital) *** It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:05:44.930 = Appointment With Fear, “And Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945)00:32:09.459 = Weird Darkness, “An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital”00:51:18.784 = Box 13, “The First Letter” (August 22, 1948)01:19:08.463 = Weird Darkness, “Radiant Boy”01:26:16.930 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Doll” (October 10, 1974)02:12:30.242 = Weird Darkness, “Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland02:24:31.749 = The Chase, “Greedy Crockeys” (February 08, 1953)02:54:58.088 = Weird Darkness, “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders”03:08:01.363 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs The Invaders” (date unknown)03:35:55.754 = Weird Darkness, “The Big Muddy Monster”03:48:59.892 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Frank Bakers Story” (May 07, 1950)04:19:13.974 = Weird Darkness, “Haunted Empire State Building”04:25:08.602 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (date unknown)04:56:02.222 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)====="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46=====WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.=====CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240608/

Supporter Stephen had picked The Conversation last time around and we're going back to the 70's again with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest this week. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), directed by Milos Forman, was a landmark production that brought Ken Kesey's celebrated novel to the screen. The film's production was marked by numerous challenges, including securing the rights to Kesey's novel, which had been previously adapted into a successful stage play. Forman collaborated closely with screenwriters Lawrence Hauben and Bo Goldman to adapt the complex narrative into a compelling screenplay. Additionally, casting the lead role of Randle McMurphy was a significant task, with Jack Nicholson ultimately chosen for his charismatic and dynamic portrayal of the rebellious anti-hero. The film also featured a talented ensemble cast, including Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched and Danny DeVito, who contributed to the film's authenticity and emotional depth. Filming took place primarily at the Oregon State Hospital, lending an authentic and immersive backdrop to the story's psychiatric setting. Forman's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to balance the film's darkly comedic elements with its underlying social commentary contributed to its critical and commercial success. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" became a cultural phenomenon, earning widespread acclaim, including five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Nicholson. Its enduring legacy as a cinematic masterpiece continues to resonate with audiences, cementing its place in film history as one of the greatest achievements in American cinema. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Randle McMurphy is a rebellious and charismatic inmate who feigns mental illness to avoid hard labor in prison. McMurphy is transferred to a psychiatric hospital where he clashes with the tyrannical Nurse Ratched and befriends his fellow patients, including the meek Billy Bibbit and the silent Chief Bromden. McMurphy's defiance and unorthodox behavior inspire the patients to rebel against Nurse Ratched's oppressive rule, leading to a dramatic confrontation that exposes the power dynamics and injustices within the institution. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

1942: The Phantom Barber & The Oregon State Hospital Poisoning (Episode 221) Amy's back to jump into 1942 with Joe. Amy tells the tale of the Phantom Barber, while Joe covers the following timeline topics: • World War 2 rationing effects on candy, rubber, coffee, chocolate, Nutella • Anne Frank's Diary • Bugs Bunny's effect on pop culture • Hoagy Carmichael's longest song title • Dewey Beard, Audie Murphy, Calvin Graham • Bambi • The Skeleton Lake of Roopkund • Carole Lombard's death • Birthdays such as Richard Roundtree, Paul McCartney, Stephen Hawking, Cassius Clay, Harrison Ford and more • Glenn Miller & Bing Crosby on the Billboard Charts • Princess Elizabeth joining the military • The Cocoanut Grove Fire • Cat People • The Hitler-Mannerheim Recording And much more! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include: crimelibrary.org, A Crime To Remember, Murderpedia & More. Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!

Join us on another mind-bending journey through the realms of the bizarre and the unexplained. In this episode of The Box of Oddities, we delve into four distinct tales that will leave you questioning reality. First, we unravel the haunting legend of the Bandage Man. This enigmatic specter has haunted the roads of the Pacific Northwest for decades, leaving terrified witnesses in its wake. Discover the chilling origins and spine-tingling encounters associated with this elusive entity. Next, we uncover a shocking discovery hidden in the depths of the 130-year-old Oregon State Hospital. Beneath its storied halls lay a dark secret waiting to be unearthed. Join us as we unravel the mysteries lurking within its basement walls and confront the secrets of the past. Then, we shed light on the extraordinary world of owls and their mysterious allure. Beyond their striking appearances lies a wealth of ancient symbolism, cultural significance, and fascinating behaviors. Explore the depths of owl mythology and uncover the hidden truths behind these enigmatic creatures. Finally, we journey into the realm of pop culture and unearth E.T.s buried in the New Mexico desert. Over 700,000 copies of the infamous Atari video game E.T. have been laid to rest in a New Mexico landfill. Join us as we unravel the fascinating story behind this surreal event and explore the enduring legacy of a gaming legend. From ghostly apparitions to forgotten relics and cryptic creatures, this episode is a journey into the unknown that you won't want to miss. Tune in to The Box of Oddities and prepare to be amazed. This Box contains the following ingredients: Oddities, paranormal, mysteries, legends, folklore, strange tales, ghosts, unexplained phenomena, mysterious discoveries, owl symbolism, pop culture oddities, Atari E.T. burial, Oregon State Hospital, Bandage Man legend. If you would like to advertise on The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth, contact sales@advertisecast.com http://www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in four years, Oregon State Hospital is in compliance with a federal order requiring that certain patients be admitted to the hospital within seven days. Emily Cooper is the legal director of Disability Rights Oregon. She joins us to share more on what changed at the hospital and its future looking forward.

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Welcome to our new sponsor PACwest/lobby Group: https://pwlobby.com/ Political Coffee Klatch tonight at the Honky Tonk in Salem at 6pm with Senator Boquist. Turn in your signature sheets tonight for the Let Salem Vote income tax repeal. https://www.letsalemvote.com/ Senator Linthicum interview: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/linthicum Oregon State Hospital now offers gender affirming care at our taxpayer expense: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/health/2023/08/07/gender-affirming-care-transgender-oregon-state-hospital-patients-mental-health/70506087007/ Massive voter fraud proof in MI uncovered in actual police report given to FBI who buried it. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/08/now-we-have-proof-tgp-exclusive-massive-2020/  

Check out the other podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too!IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) and is used with permission of the artist.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SOON!) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16259This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

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Dr. Andrew Orf, partner of Lithia Forensic and Consulting LCC and a certified forensic evaluator, discusses: Oregon began the certification for forensic evaluators in 2012 for fitness to proceed evaluations, and the courts now prefer Certified Forensic Evaluators for pre-adjudication services. The level of nuance between evaluations, as it is combining the clinical perspective with the legal perspective.  The many clinical components to consider, such as neurocognitive conditions, personality disorders, or substance use.  Legal considerations for statutory evaluations are related to an individual's intent. Evaluations are also conducted in order to determine if a person's qualifying mental health disorder impacted their capacity to form intent. The pressing need for more Certified Forensic Evaluators, as a lot of people are in correctional settings, and end up waiting for evaluations. When people are acutely ill, there are few, if any places to send them for help, as the bar for civil commitment in Oregon is very high. Rapid evaluations increase access, and timeliness in more rural areas, as the majority of certified evaluators are in the Portland, Eugene, and Salem areas. There is a collaborative effort between community mental health programs, district attorney, courts and the defense attorney to identify who needs a rapid evaluation. Regular consultation with other evaluators is important for maintaining wellness as a clinician doing the evaluations day in and day out. Certified Forensic Evaluators can conduct several different types of evaluations based on the requests from the court, such as: guilty except for insanity, juvenile waiver evaluations, risk assessments, mental health evaluations for qualification, neuropsychological evaluations, and civil evaluations. People assume that evaluators are advocates, but they strive to be independent and ethical. There are layers of complexity within human beings. People can have multiple underlying conditions that make it difficult to know a conclusive answer as to what drives behavior. Two well-trained, experienced evaluators can disagree on a diagnosis, and neither are necessarily wrong. Nuanced and well thought-out evaluations are crucial due to the real world implications and ripple effects for people. There is a vested interest from the general public because once the process is initiated, costs pile up. One day at the Oregon State Hospital for a person is over $1000. Oregon is in a transitional phase with mental health conversations and legislature. It's easy for everyone involved to point out the problems, but very hard to come up with solutions. For more information about the intersection between criminal justice and behavioral health in Oregon, please reach out to us through our website at http://www.ocbhji.org/podcast and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OCBHJI/. We'd love to hear from you.   Notice to listeners: https://www.ocbhji.org//podcast-notice  

This tragedy in the 1940s in Oregon was a kitchen accident that inadvertently killed 46 people.

This episode of the Engaging Occupational Science Podcast explores the AOTA 2025 Vision and the complexities that emerge in attempting to realize this vision in the United States context during a time of escalating national tensions and the spread of trans-exclusionary laws that are seeking to target and oppress members of the gender expansive and queer communities throughout the United States.Please sign COTAD's 2024 AOTA Conference petition here: https://www.change.org/p/urgent-concerns-and-call-for-action-aota-inspire-2024-conference?recruiter=1309629281&recruited_by_id=777815f0-0272-11ee-bfd4-bdda0c0943a5&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylinkPanel Guests:Andi Brown, MS-OTR/L and Writer Andi Brown is a trans writer, artist, and occupational therapist. He is passionate about disability rights and the transformative power of story. He is a writer and intersectional OT researcher who conducted autoethnographic research on identity disruption and occupational identity disruption following traumatic brain injury. He is a fantastic example of an OTP who engages with and helps develop our knowledge of occupational science through practice and lived experience expertise. Andi currently works in Boston with LGBT+ youth in the foster care system. Previously, he completed a fellowship at CSU working with college students with mental health challenges, founded a pain management clinic in Oregon State Hospital, and coordinated OT services in an acute psychiatric unit in Oklahoma. Susan L. Yebra, OTD, OTR/L, CLT Susan L. Yebra a pelvic floor occupational therapist who is focused on improving the inclusion of gender in occupation, specifically gender-affirming surgical techniques + impact on function, to include context, sequencing, and roles associated with gender affirmation.  She is a current member of the AOTA and Holistic Occupational Therapy Association. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences, has been featured on podcasts is currently working on her first submission to the open journal of occupational therapy. Website: https://susanyebraotd.wixsite.com/susan-yebraCapstone Course for OTPs: Lower-Body Gender-Affirming Surgery:The Occupational Therapy RoadmapKnowledge Dissemination and Collaboration Facebook Group:S3xuality & Gender Capstones & Dissemination for the OTP/OTshttps://www.facebook.comEvolved Living Network Instragram @EvolvedLivingNetworkFree Occupational Science 101 Guidebookhttps://swiy.co/OS101GuidePodcastOS Empowered OT Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/Link to Full Podcast Disclaimer https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DI0RVawzWrsY-Gmj7qOLk5A6tH-V9150xETzAdd6MQ/edit

On April 24, a 75-bed navigation center for people experiencing homelessness will open in Salem. The facility will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will be the first of its kind in Marion County. Case workers will be on site to help clients access medical care, behavioral health services and transition to stable housing. City officials say it is designed to be a “low barrier” shelter which does not require sobriety for entry, and accepts all genders, as well as pets. The Salem City Council has allocated more than $23 million in state and federal funds to expand shelter and homeless services, including launching this spring a third micro-shelter community of small living units to temporarily house young adults, 18 to 24 years old. The city is also opening 52 units inside a former Oregon State Hospital building to provide permanent supportive housing for unsheltered people who are disabled, mentally ill or have other complex medical and behavioral health needs. Joining us to talk about Salem's efforts to tackle a growing homelessness crisis are Salem Mayor Chris Hoy and Salem Housing Authority Administrator Nicole Utz.

Join Alex as he discusses One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), a tour de force from Milos Forman, Jack Nicholson, and Louise Fletcher! The film follows Randall McMurphy, an inmate at a work camp in Oregon who successfully (?) tricks them into thinking he's insane and so he gets transferred to the Oregon State Hospital, a psychiatric facility. This episode explores the state of treatment in the early 1960s in America and elsewhere in the Western world, as well as the Dark Triad set of personality traits — the hallmark of psychopathy — in the character of McMurphy himself. Did the system fail McMurphy or did McMurphy fail in the system? Check out the following account Alex references in the beginning of the episode (CW: discussion of suicide): https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/looking-back-journal-mental-hospital-user-1960s Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Twitter (@CinPsyPod). We'd love to hear from you! Head to this Paypal link to contribute directly to this podcast and keep the lights on! Also, you might check out our MERCH STORE for some great merchandise, like tees and sweaters, with the pod logo! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by Sro ("Self-Driving"). Used under license CC BY-SA 4.0. 3. "Et Voila" used under license.

Guest Lucas Manfield unpacks the crisis at the Oregon State Hospital and how it affects mental health on our streets.

Last week, a federal judge ruled that time limits for how long someone charged with a crime can stay at Oregon State Hospital will continue. This means the September order requiring the psychiatric facility to release patients facing misdemeanor charges in 90 days, felony charges in six months and more violent felonies within a year, will remain.The Oregon State Hospital also received news that it passed its federal inspection. However, investigators noted that the facility still faces issues over food safety, medication storage and hygiene. Ben Botkin is the criminal justice and health reporter for the Capital Chronicle. He joins us to share what this ruling means for the future of the state and the details of the inspection.

The Oregon State Hospital promises to admit patients more quickly. Law enforcement killed a person in Milwaukie early Saturday. Oregon commemorates Juneteenth as a state holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal inspection of Oregon State Hospital's Junction City campus found issues relating to patient care and mismanagement. The facility is now facing threats of decertification if it remains noncompliant by Aug. 3. The state-run facility has already submitted its proposal of changes which include more training for staff and monthly drills. Joining us is senior reporter for the Lund Report, Ben Botkin. He shares details of the investigation and helps explain what decertification could mean for this institution.

Today we're telling you about the history of the Oregon State Hospital, including some of the questionable & cruel "treatments" used on patients, discuss what could get you admitted to the hospital, and tell the tale of an accidental mass poisoning that killed 47 people and severely injured 200. Ft. "excessive living", why round eggs are better than square eggs, and living mas TW: child & elder abuse, eugenics, forced sterilization, mental health  Sources:  Wikipedia - The Oregon State Hospital Statesman Journal - How one incident caused 47 patients to die at the Oregon State Hospital New York Times - Unsuspecting Poisoner of 47 At a Hospital in 1942 Is Dead That Oregon Life - This Oregon Insane Asylum Mix-Up Left 47 Patients Dead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olympiaoddities/message

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Hands, let me introduce you to ankles, gas prices hit a record high today. The Oregon State Hospital is in hot water, mainly because it can't do its job. Don't like a draft opinion, then burn something down. (It's the Oregon Way, as Gov. Kate Brown says.) The great wild outdoors now needs to be completely safe so your don't hurt yourself. Sarah at Elements Health Clubs joins us to talk about the importance of interval training. Kim Stark has our Elements Question of the night. And we share some of our favorite stories and moments with you.

Sent downstairs to fetch a pan of powdered milk, a kitchen assistant at the Oregon State Hospital dipped his scoop into the wrong bin — and brought back six pounds of roach poison. It was mixed into the eggs and fed to 467 people. (Salem, Marion County; 1940s) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1211c-asylum-kitchen-mixup-killed-hundreds-with-scrambled-eggs.html)

Starbucks locations in Oregon join union fight. Nearly 100 people waiting to get into Oregon State Hospital are instead languishing in jail. Downtown Hillsboro will have a flood of new restaurants opening soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In Oregon, people who are accused of crimes but found unable to participate in their own trial because of mental illness are supposed to be sent to the Oregon State Hospital until they are ready to “aid and assist” in their own defense. Advocates say jail is a dangerous place for people with mental illnesses, but even before the pandemic, “aid and assist” patients often faced long waits in jail for space at the hospital. Staffing shortages and other challenges have made the problem even worse. Sally Reid's son Phillip is currently at the Oregon State Hospital under “aid and assist” after spending over a month in jail in Astoria. He has also spent time at the hospital for civil commitments. Reid tells us how these commitments have affected her family.

This week Chase fills in for Hannah to discuss the origins of one of the most popular nursery rhymes, Humpty Dumpty. It turns out that ole egg man has historical ties that date back to the 1400s. As you could guess, it's going to get a little dark. Fast forward to 1942 when 47 patients at The Oregon State Hospital unknowingly ate their last meal. Breakfast for dinner... Sources: -https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/02/28/humpty-dumpty/ -https://timalderman.com/2020/02/13/the-origin-of-humpty-dumpty/ -874550001 -https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2017/11/18/oregon-state-hospital-poison-causes-47-deaths-1942/874550001/ -http://www.offbeatoregon.com/1211c-asylum-kitchen-mixup-killed-hundreds-with-scrambled-eggs.html -https://www.salemreporter.com/posts/5175/staffers-at-oregon-state-hospital-endure-violence-long-hours-despite-promises-of-improvements

In memory of Virginia Christine Kohlmeier (1923-1995) From the 1800s to now 2021 the Mental Health Institutions have completed a trial and error treatment on patients who suffer with Metal Health. In the earlier times it was a family secret if someone was in a institution. Oregon State Mental Hospital, Dammash State Hospital and Fairview all have hidden stories that are coming to light. Produced by: What The F Is Ladylike?, Theme Song: Comeback Karma!, Photo Design: Art by Sarak --- Support Jessie Sponberg www.urbansurvivorman.com --- Josh Larsen: --- https://www.facebook.com/ShutUpStupid13 --- https://twitter.com/ShutUpStupid13 --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_d-wvadZo0pEeb5EivXHWg/about -- Dylan Glass Art https://instagram.com/dylanglassart?utm_medium=copy_link FTW https://open.spotify.com/album/1aA3W6PUp53DQ0nTzaJTjB?si=nZHBJYY4THaw3r0EHLGjcA Email us for topics or if you need to reach out: whatthefisladylike@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW!!! Click Here For Official Merch: Merch Sources http://www.mentalhealthportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/The-History-of-the-Oregon-State-Hospital-from-1883-2012.pdf http://www.smitheliot.com/dammasch-state-hospital-1 https://youtu.be/jrlmlAJIV7c --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatthefisladylike/support

Oregon State Hospital is in “disarray” with overworked employees, patient transfers against recommendations and complaints of untrained staff. This is according to Disability Rights Oregon, which performed an unsupervised walkthrough using Oregon's Protection and Advocacy System. The group wrote a letter to Gov. Brown on what they saw and the “lack of urgency” from OSH administration. Emily Cooper is the Legal Director of DRO and joins us to share what she saw on this walkthrough.

This week in episode 34, Linda talks about a case from 2015. A 17-year-old teenager from Albuquerque, New Mexico attended a house party with his friends, and minutes later after his arrival, shots were fired at the house. Then Josh gives us the background story of a psychiatric hospital founded in 1862. A tragic incident happened in 1942, where 47 people died after being served breakfast. Is it possible that the hospital had questionable practices? And that it's a reason as to why visitors feel an overwhelming sense of evil when they explore the tunnels of the hospital?Link to Operator phone call:https://youtu.be/3NbrA9WkZCYLink to tours at Oregon State Hospital: https://oshmuseum.org/visit/Follow us on:Instagram: @killercrossroadspodcastTwitter @killrcrossroadsCheck out our website!https://www.killercrossroads.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kc.support)

Let's talk about a six-pack…of wine. Seriously! It's the Cheap and Cheerful monthly listing from Santiam Wine and Bistro in Salem, Oregon. I also take a trip down memory lane that involves a piano...and being put on hold. My guest is Dan Mussatti, affectionately known as “Papa Moose." Dan is a coach and consultant at the Oregon State Hospital. He shares a remarkable career path and talks about what he loves now. Additional information from today's show:  -  Check out Santiam Wine and Bistro at SantiamWine.com.  -  Learn more about the Cork Dork at BiancaBosker.com.  -  Interested in solo piano? See JimBrickman.com.  -  Comments? Lisa Hylton, ACC, can be reached at PositivelyCoached.com.

As if hearing about some of the world's scariest places can cause nightmares alone, my guest, author E.R. Vernor, aka Corvis Nocturnum gave us a double whammy of scary things to ponder with some spooky tales from his book Haunted Asylums as well. The book goes behind the barbed wire and explores the many sanitariums or asylums that were intended to help the mentally ill but only contributed to their afflictions. The book covers the history behind the infamous Riverside patient Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, the gothic and foreboding buildings at Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts, which became both the inspiration and the filming location for the movie Session 9, and Oregon State Hospital, where Jack Nicholson's famous One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was filmed. Today, these abandoned state institutions have been converted into other uses or remain in shambles, but the ghosts of their pasts linger. The author explores these reputedly haunted asylums and others all the world over. Join us...if you dare.

Robert Paul Langley, cactus garden enthusiast living was on the Oregon State Hospital grounds. Very little is known about this man prior to his crimes, yet he is still quite an intriguing human being. Tune in this week to find out who this guy is and just what he did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crookedcrimesisters/support

Join Drifter & Gypsie as we explore the Oregon State Hospital, formerly known as the Oregon State Insane Asylum. We talk to you about going through the hospital's history, a tour through the museum, a bit on filming One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest & the amazing memorial containing the ashes of thousands of unclaimed patients.You can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.www.RebelAtLarge.comEmail: Rebels@RebelAtLarge.comhttps://www.mcmenamins.com/edgefieldSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/RebelAtLarge)

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This week's episode happens once in a blue moon--a Halloween weekend and a time change! Join Christine and Kim as they read a listener story and discuss Oregon's oldest operating psychiatric hospital described as one of the most haunted places in the state. Check out: Oregon.live (Oregonian) https://youtu.be/BInqaSqPkiE https://youtu.be/hzyO-0ldxAw Thank you for all that you do, we really appreciate you!!!!

"...the steam soon revealed a message. She could just make out the finger-scrawled words… “Why did you hurt us?” A quote from today's first tale. Today we open up with two asylum-related paranormal tales. The first comes from Salem, Oregon - the long, haunted history of the facility once called “The Oregon State Hospital for the Insane,” and a recent encounter. Our second story is the urban legend of the Melon Heads. Disturbing folklore coming primarily from Ohio and Michigan. And then Lynze shares two listener tales that are very hard to rationalize away as being anything other than paranormal.  Thank you for sending in your stories, Creeps and Peepers! Please keep doing so. Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com  Send everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.com Check out Scared to Death merch in the store! http://BadMagicMerch.com  Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening! Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q1IFL-TrPlU Website:https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5 Mailing Address: Scared to Death c/o Timesuck Podcast PO Box 3891 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Video/Audio by Bad Magic Productions Additional music production by Jeffrey Montoya Additional music production by Zach Cohen Various free audio provided by http://freesound.org Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):  "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened.  Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Montwheeler had a long history of mental illness and spent decades in and out of the Oregon State Hospital. Soon after being released from the hospitals oversight he would go on to commit a heinous crime. Did he have a psychotic break or was it something more sinister? For episode notes go to www.theywillkill.com.

Sent downstairs to fetch a pan of powdered milk, a kitchen assistant at the Oregon State Hospital dipped his scoop into the wrong bin — and brought back six pounds of roach poison. It was mixed into the eggs and fed to 467 people. (Salem, Marion County; 1942) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1211c-asylum-kitchen-mixup-killed-hundreds-with-scrambled-eggs.html)

Oregon State Hospital halts civil admissions, see the holly at the Holly Loop, inmates use magazines to smuggle drugs, police seek person who killed bear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Megan Harper is a Clinical Social Worker at Oregon State Hospital. She and her husband Zach and their daughters Zoey and Hannah are parishioners at St. Philip in Dallas, Oregon. Megan is passionate about her faith, social justice, and the Oregon State Beavers! Music for Today's Episode: "In Need of a Savior (feat. Andrea Thomas)". Words and Music by Andrea Thomas and the Vigil Project. © 2016 Papercastle Records Publishing (ASCAP), VIGIL Publishing (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)​ ​ Considered one of the greatest American films of all time, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is directed by Milos Forman.  The film would be filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon where the novel takes place.    The film would be produced by Michael Douglas and stars Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, Michael Berryman and Scatman Crothers.  The film would be the third highest grossed film of 1975 and has since been inaugurated into the Library of Congress.  An interesting fact the author of the book, Ken Kelsey, who disliked the film.  ​ ​ Dancer in the Dark (2000)   The 2000 Danish musical melodrama directed by Lars Von Trier tells the tale of a daydreaming factory worker saving up for an eye operation  for her son who maybe suffering from the same degenerative eye condition for which she suffers from.    The film is very mixed with some considering it to be too melodramatic whilst others considers this to be the most important film of the 21st Century.  The film is considered the third in a series of films known as the Golden Heart Trilogy.  Breaking the Waves and The Idiots being the first two in the trilogy.   The film stars Bjork, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse and Peter Stormare.  Bjork claims that making the film was emotionally draining and she would not make another film but would make one other film, Drawing Restraint 9.  In 2017, Bjork would join the #metoo movement by stating that Von Trier allegedly acting inappropriate towards her which he denies.    Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (07.10); Forming the Plot (12.50); Film Trailer (18.39); Page to Page (22.13); Outlining the Script (1:02.12); Film Trailer (1:04.27); Lights, Camera, Action (1:07.44); Epilogue (1:39.22); End Credits (1:44.39); Closing Theme (1:46.44)   Opening Credits – Virtual Insanity – by Jamiroquai from the album  High Times:  Singles 1992 - 2006   Closing Credits – I Go Crazy – by Paul Davis from the album Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales   All songs rights reserved   All music available through Amazon.

If a person charged with a crime is too mentally ill to aid in their own defense, the state must provide them with enough treatment to get them ready for trial. This can be done at the county level, or a judge can send defendants to the overcrowded state hospital. A new investigation in the Eugene Weekly found that Lane County sends more people to Oregon State Hospital, and that the numbers have been increasing. Reporters Gina Scalpone and Emily Goodykoontz tell us about the impacts of this system.

We have decided to start a series of Haunted United States episodes based off the state were we have the most listeners. For our first episode Oregon was the big winner. So everyone join us as we dig into some haunted locations in Oregon! Thank you listeners for all your support. If you want us to cover your state next be sure to share us with your friends and family!! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @unpnormalcy also check out our website www.unpnormalcy.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/unpnormalcy)

For the loved ones of people experiencing a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to navigate the system and know what to do to help. Javonnie Shearn has been struggling for years to provide the right care for her adult son. She’s on the advisory board of the Oregon State Hospital, and she’s launching a new program to help families of people experiencing a mental health crisis or mental illness. It’s called Someone’s Someone.

In part two we are continuing our amazing conversation with Dr. Octavio Choi, a forensic psychiatrist and the director of forensic evaluations at the Oregon State Hospital. In the continuation of our conversation we talk about what's happening in the brain during punishment, empathy, brain circuits, the psychopathic brain, neurodiversity, psychiatric medications, TMS, ECT, and the future of psychology.To apply to work with us, or more information on Being UnNormal check out our website at www.beingunnormal.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingunnormalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingunnormalpodcastSupport the show (http://www.pateron.com/beingunnormal)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Octavio Choi, director of forensic evaluations at the Oregon State Hospital. He is a forensic psychiatrist, and specializes in neurolaw. In this episode we chat about a ton of really cool topics including medication studies, neuroplasticity, memory recall and consolidation, trauma, optigentics.......and so much more! To apply to work with us, or more information on Being UnNormal check out our website at www.beingunnormal.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingunnormalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingunnormalpodcastSupport the show (http://www.pateron.com/beingunnormal)

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT RUN HERE! Today on the podcast we're talking with the founder of Yoga and Beer, Mikki Trowbridge. Yoga and Beer provide all levels yoga classes in breweries, kind of like what we do with running! In my conversation with Mikki, we're going to cover a lot of stuff. We'll talk about what you can expect from a Yoga and Beer class, and how you can have that experience with us before our run at Migration Brewing on July 21. We'll also talk about the benefits of Yoga for the mind and body. In addition to Yoga and Beer, Mikki manages the yoga program for the Oregon State Hospital, which is the psychiatric hospital. So, part of our conversation centers around how Yoga is used in fun social settings, as therapy, and everything in between. ABOUT US The Oregon Brewery Running Series is about inspiring Oregonians to Get Active, Have Fun, and Give Back. We host family-friendly, 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon's best breweries. Register for our next run here! Use promo code ‘YogaAndBeer,' and you'll save $5 off your entry. Our theme music, the Oregon Song, is written and performed by James Hoffman.

Sara and her comedic guest David Mascorro explore the historic Oregon State Hospital in Salem, OR. One of the longest operating mental health facilities in the Northwest, the Oregon State Hospital is the location where the 1975 classic "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was filmed... and also harbors a dark history.

This is the story of America’s fight against authority. Ken Kesey had worked in a mental hospital, but his first novel was really a parable of what happens when you stand up to the Man—a counterculture fable that doesn’t end well. Despite his far-reaching influence, Kesey was shut out by filmmakers who turned the story into an Oscar-sweeping phenomenon. “Cuckoo’s Nest”changed how many people thought about mental illness and institutions. Sherman Alexie debunks the myth of the silent Indian; we visit Oregon State Hospital, where the director played himself on screen; a psychiatrist explains how the movie gave mental hospitals a bad name, with tragic consequences; and actress Louise Fletcher takes us into the mind of one of the most fearsome movie villains, the sweet-faced Nurse Ratched. “She doesn’t see her behavior as it really is. Who does? Who sees that they’re really evil?” (Originally aired September 20, 2013) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zach is committed... to watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Upon admittance to a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman, based on the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, and starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and Will Sampson. The supporting cast features William Redfield, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. The film was the second to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor in Lead Role, Actress in Lead Role, Director, and Screenplay) following It Happened One Night in 1934, an accomplishment not repeated until 1991 by The Silence of the Lambs. The film is #33 on the American Film Institute's 100 Years... 100 Movies list. It was shot at Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon, which was also the setting of the novel. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Zach on Film continues far into the future! 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 about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This week Zach is committed... to watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Upon admittance to a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman, based on the 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, and starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and Will Sampson. The supporting cast features William Redfield, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. The film was the second to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor in Lead Role, Actress in Lead Role, Director, and Screenplay) following It Happened One Night in 1934, an accomplishment not repeated until 1991 by The Silence of the Lambs. The film is #33 on the American Film Institute's 100 Years... 100 Movies list. It was shot at Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon, which was also the setting of the novel. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Zach on Film continues far into the future! 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 about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In which we learn that Oregon has a history of treating the mentally ill as less than human, even in death. Featuring excerpts from “One Flew Over The Cukoo’s Nest,” by Ken Kesey. Come to our “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” 50th Anniversary Party on September 16th, 2012 at Mississippi Studios! “The Eggs!” podcast about the1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane is right here. And be sure to examine David Maisel’s beautiful photos of the cremains right here.  

We had a “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” 50th Anniversary Party on September 16th, 2012 at Mississippi Studios! The 1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane.