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People of Portland and Beyond

People of Portland and Beyond

By People Of Portland and Beyond Podcast

An eclectic podcast about all things Portland.. and beyond. Joseph Ady interviews the people of Portland.. and beyond. Occasionally a 3 person conversational podcast will pop up but the format is mostly 1 on 1. We talk about Life in Portland, Technology, Music, Politics, The Future, and the Professions of Portland.
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#026 - Michelle Even Lee / Actress / People of Portland and Beyond Podcast

People of Portland and BeyondApr 26, 2019

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#059 - Tess Gadwa

#059 - Tess Gadwa

This episode we have our guest from Episode 3 return. She talks about her music business and Joseph discusses a man who broke into Voodoo Donuts to steal a box of Donuts. He was caught with the donuts.
Mar 24, 202035:21
#058 The Pain of a Broken Femur (Solocast)

#058 The Pain of a Broken Femur (Solocast)

It's another solocast!!! I describe the agonizing pain of breaking the upper part of your femur, the excruciating pain when they moved me to the stretcher, and how the hospital lost my keys in all the madness.
Feb 26, 202022:48
#057 Fred Seghetti Returns

#057 Fred Seghetti Returns

In this episode Fred discusses the cold and hard realities of war. His close friend Bill was killed in action and he discusses how and why this happened, beat for beat. he tells the tragic story of whole team of Marine Special Ops soldiers suddenly killed while sleeping in camp by an electrical fire in Herat, Afghanistan. www.seghettis.com Art: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fredseghetti/shop?artistUserName=fredseghetti&asc=u&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=recent redbubble.com Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/fredseghetti Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fredseghetti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredseghetti?lang=en
Jan 24, 202001:04:39
#056 Jessica Hardesty
Jan 14, 202014:16
#055 - A Solocast and Year in Review - My Guest Cancelled

#055 - A Solocast and Year in Review - My Guest Cancelled

On this episode Joseph does a solocast. His guest cancelled on him so he went over why she cancelled and why he is no longer going to have this toxic friend in his life.
Jan 01, 202018:04
#054 Karlye Golub - Glass Blower from Portland (Podcast Interview)
Dec 22, 201901:04:00
#053 - Calysta Cheyenne - Fortune's Folly Singer

#053 - Calysta Cheyenne - Fortune's Folly Singer

In this Episode Joseph interviews Calysta, who is not only beautiful, but talented as well! She is a very busy person, but she took time out of her day to come to the studio and answer questions about how she wrote her songs, how she came to be the singer of Fortune's Folly, and a behind the scenes look on her amazing instagram shoots. This is not one you want to miss! Video is posted below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwj8nsTnymU&feature=youtu.be
Dec 09, 201901:04:00
#052 Timothy Reed - Reedfilms

#052 Timothy Reed - Reedfilms

Timothy Reed was a hobby photographer, and he became really good at it. He made it a passion, and went for it! Tim got started in Photography four years ago, and he had no formal training. Everything he learned was self taught through youtube videos. He has a Nikon D750 Full Frame professional grade camera. He found more passion in photo stills then with video work. When he is on instagram he likes to use the #portlandmodel hashtag. You never know who you can find to collaborate! Tim loves tetris, and so do I! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzyMXwIarx4&t=92s
Nov 27, 201901:03:38
#051 - Lance Vallis - Guitarist From Portland, Oregon (Interview)

#051 - Lance Vallis - Guitarist From Portland, Oregon (Interview)

His musician dad told him not to go into music, but Lance decided to go for a liberal arts degree at Suny Albany. Instead of going for a major in Psychology he decided to pursue music full time. He had to start over in Berkeley as a freshman but stopped after a year and a half. After leaving Berkeley he started teaching guitar on a full time schedule. He found that it was unstable as students would leave town for summer vacation or christmas break. He also wasn't getting any benefits. This led to him working in different offices such as a gps company as a trainer in his Mid thirties. He would eventually find a gig on a cruise ship as a musician.
Nov 17, 201901:01:03
#050 Amanda Jackson Photography, Design and Styling - instagram @mandie_mannequin

#050 Amanda Jackson Photography, Design and Styling - instagram @mandie_mannequin

Joseph Ady interviews Mandie Jackson and she give an insight on being a photographer and creative designer in Portland. She hadn't intended to move to Portland from Twin Falls, Idaho originally, but she does love the artist's atmosphere that it provides. She uses a DSLR camera. Link to video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2FZ6UUQSNU&t=54s
Nov 05, 201901:01:54
#049 - AmbeRed Photography

#049 - AmbeRed Photography

Amber has been a photographer for fifteen plus years in Portland, Oregon. She started off in the depths of photo studios like JCpenney and sears and taking photos of kids at lifetouch. Really, it is about picking up the camera and doing it yourself. You can't be taught that. Here is a link to a video version of the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=185xZqManOE&t=437s
Oct 27, 201901:00:29
#048 - Brown Bear Herbs

#048 - Brown Bear Herbs

We talk about the world of herbs and its medicinal properties, on this episode. Arati was originally from Iowa and has been living in Portland, Oregon for over 12 years.
Oct 16, 201901:02:31
# 047 Sammyanne  - Instagram Alternative Model and Photographer
Oct 05, 201901:02:31
#046 - BJ Mcnaughty Professional Naughty Clown - Feature Entertainer

#046 - BJ Mcnaughty Professional Naughty Clown - Feature Entertainer

Want to know what it is like to be a clown stripper? Then listen to this amazing interview. This is a series that goes in depth and gets to know all the people that live in Portland.
Sep 25, 201955:59
#045 H3xx DNB DJ and Producer from Portland, OR - Interview
Sep 16, 201901:04:50
#044 - Arsenio77 the instagram artist
Sep 09, 201959:44
#043 - Derrick Long - Interview Coach

#043 - Derrick Long - Interview Coach

Joseph Ady interviews Derrick Long, who has been an introvert coach for over 3 years. Joseph delves deep into his life and they discuss why he became an introvert, and the differences and introvert and an extrovert. We also discuss a breakup he had recently.
Aug 29, 201901:03:23
#042 - Lorraine Monroe (Model)

#042 - Lorraine Monroe (Model)

Lorraine Monroe is a fashion model who gets lots of likes on instagram, all the time. You will enjoy this episode immensely!
Aug 21, 201945:34
#041 - Travelling Food Girls

#041 - Travelling Food Girls

I interview Amanda in this episode, she is one half of the travelling food girls! We went to Angelina's to eat a Gyro and she absolutely loved it. it is my favorite place to eat in Portland, Oregon.
Aug 11, 201901:01:22
#040 - Una Solitaire - Adult Dancer (Stripper)

#040 - Una Solitaire - Adult Dancer (Stripper)

Joseph Ady interviews Una Solitaire in this episode, a stripper from Portland, Oregon. We discuss why she started this career path, and other interesting things, like.. has she ever had someone shoot a load of cum on her during a lap dance? Find out on this episode!
Jul 31, 201901:01:50
#039 - Mark Porter - Forklift Operator, Poetry and Music

#039 - Mark Porter - Forklift Operator, Poetry and Music

Mark is the interesting blend of Blue Collar, Art and Music. He is an enigma, much like the riddler and when one truly gets to know him they can understand that this is Portland... WE ARE PORTLAND.
Jul 21, 201959:35
#038 High Low Art Space - Connor and Chaitan - Instagram @highlowartspace

#038 High Low Art Space - Connor and Chaitan - Instagram @highlowartspace

On February 19th I went to a portrait class and was drawn by 6 artists. Chaitan was the teacher of the that class, and Connor drew the portrait that is the picture of the episode. Listen to the interview if you want to learn about drawing and life in Portland Oregon.
Jul 11, 201901:03:21
#037 - BabybluePDX Pizza in Portland

#037 - BabybluePDX Pizza in Portland

In this phenomenal interviewer we interview a local popup pizza shop that goes anywhere in Portland to make amazing woodfired Pizza!
Jul 03, 201901:11:03
#036 Melissa Munroe - Portland Artist - Instagram @melissamonroeart

#036 Melissa Munroe - Portland Artist - Instagram @melissamonroeart

Melissa is an artist that hails from Portland, OR. Her parents were missionaries and she was able to experience Peru and Machu Pichu early in her life. Her family was in the military, so she was able to travel around the states as a kid too. She didn't start painting until twenty-six but after she saw Jessie painting a mural at a coffee shop she was inspired to be an artist herself. She went home that night and starting pouring paint on random pieces of glass and wood and what it became.... was amazing.
Jun 25, 201956:08
#035 - Lynette Brooks Model - @lynettebrooksmodel

#035 - Lynette Brooks Model - @lynettebrooksmodel

I interview a model in Portland this episode. Find out what it takes to succeed as a model in this industry, and also catch a really funny story about her experience on a nude beach!
Jun 19, 201959:00
#034 Lizz Ehrenpreis - FuseCreativePDX - Art, Emotion, Obscenity

#034 Lizz Ehrenpreis - FuseCreativePDX - Art, Emotion, Obscenity

In this episode Joe interviews Lizz about various topics such as, can a male be a feminist? Find out on this episode.
Jun 10, 201901:11:11
#033 - Curtis Gould Illustration (@curtisgouldillustration)

#033 - Curtis Gould Illustration (@curtisgouldillustration)

Curtis uses a style that was based on art in the 20s and 30s, which is reemerging. It is like the xbox game, cuphead as well as Mighty Mouse.
We talk about the best new animators and cartoons, like Steven Universe and Adventure Time. He works on a pro tablet and like to use Adobe Illustrator.

He does vector artwork, not pixel art. Vector is mathematical art. You are able to scale it to any size you want. This is very important for creating logos, as they can then use it on a billboard, or business card. He does fine shading on the tablet, but doesn't find it replaces sketching on paper at all. It is harder to make a straight line on a tablet, and easier on paper. He will sketch by hand and then import the image.
Jun 01, 201901:00:48
#032 - Jason Elwood - Fine Artist and Illustrator from Portland, Oregon

#032 - Jason Elwood - Fine Artist and Illustrator from Portland, Oregon

jasonelwood.com/

Jason is a fine artist and illustrator from Portland, Oregon. He was in tech for about 10 years before that. He was trying to presue animation from tech perspective (flash). He later got into software engineering but decided he wanted to be an artist for a living after 10 years.

He never expected to be a digital artist, and everything he did as an artist in the eighties was analog. He bought a tablet, invested in the Ipad Pro, got an apple pencil, watched all the tutorials, and started doing some comic book art, digitally. He uses Pro Create, as it is only 10 dollars and just as good as more expensive programs.

The song featured on this episode is "What is Means" by Joseph Ady
itunes.apple.com/us/artist/joseph-ady/504657487
May 28, 201959:15
#031 -  Arden Jade - Body Painter

#031 - Arden Jade - Body Painter

Arden and Joe discuss Bodypainting in Portland. It might be easier to find work in California where it is warmer, but their is no lack of face painting jobs in Portland. They originally hail from California and has only been in Portland since January of 2019.
May 23, 201953:44
#030 - Model Interview

#030 - Model Interview

Joseph Ady interviews Meg who is a model. Below is her instagram https://www.instagram.com/megfaux99/


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNugSeGxJ9HNM22DFk3Ap9A 

May 19, 201951:24
#029 Roger Fitzsimon - Tiny House AirBnB owner
May 15, 201950:39
#028 - Mundo Catering (Sarah Baltazar)

#028 - Mundo Catering (Sarah Baltazar)

Sarah Baltazer who is originally from Canby, Oregon came on the show to discuss running a successful catering business in Portland. Pdx shoots a lot of car commercials and gets it's fair share of TV and movie work.
May 09, 201901:06:08
#027 - Andrea Vidrine - Artist from Portland, Oregon

#027 - Andrea Vidrine - Artist from Portland, Oregon

Andrea is an Artist currently working with inhiatus studios. She is @andreavidrine on instagram.
May 03, 201953:29
#026 - Michelle Even Lee / Actress / People of Portland and Beyond Podcast

#026 - Michelle Even Lee / Actress / People of Portland and Beyond Podcast

Michelle came into the studio to discuss her acting career in Portland Oregon, as well as the event OMSI: after dark which had plenty of nostalgic back to the future exhibits, including a Delorean. She moved to Portland from L.A. six years ago. Her parents were not strict, and as a result she was able to envision her successful life.
Apr 26, 201956:40
#025 - Rachael Summers - Massage Therapist - People of Portland and Beyond

#025 - Rachael Summers - Massage Therapist - People of Portland and Beyond

Rachael Summers is a massage therapist from Portland. She came into the studio to discuss massage therapy, vacations, her move from Minnesota to Colorado and ultimately to the PDX area. We discuss the great 2016 Portlandia snopocalypse. She was living right off beaverton hillsdale highway at the time, and she could see the highway from her living room. People were stuck so they were abandoning their cars in an inch of snow and going five miles an hour. We also discuss her 10 day vacation in Maui to escape the brutal Portland winter. We also discuss the advantages of eastern medicine vs western medicine.
Apr 21, 201901:17:53
#024 - Floofie (Model, Actress, Painter and Makeup Artist)
Apr 18, 201901:12:34
#023 - Ruthie / Gluten Empire - People of Portland and Beyond

#023 - Ruthie / Gluten Empire - People of Portland and Beyond

Ruthie came to Portland through a Hindu cult which told her she could not make it on her own. She now runs a huge gluten empire and is very successful. Youtube version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvHokv7mOjk&t=4589s
Apr 11, 201901:29:44
#022 - Fred Seghetti - Spices - Former Army Interrogator
Apr 04, 201901:01:34
#021 - Joe Dimeo / People of Portland and Beyond Podcast from Oregon

#021 - Joe Dimeo / People of Portland and Beyond Podcast from Oregon

Joe Dimeo from West Coast Buds and BRoaum Podcast comes in to talk about the use of the term "Alpha Male" (actually only applies to monkeys), how to cook a steak and much more. Video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLQAYc56s6c&t=952s
Apr 01, 201943:02
#020 - Alisha Adams - Adult Entertainment

#020 - Alisha Adams - Adult Entertainment

Alisha Adams came into to discuss working in the adult entertainment industry. She prefers to walk about nature rather than staying inside. She also does caregiving and works as a personal chef. She is also into cuddling and but cuddlecomfort decided since she was associated with the adult industry to kick her off the site. She has been with her boyfriend since high school. She is into Remy Lacroix and a lot of lesbian work.

She wants to try Aerial Yoga and has did Hot yoga for about six months. It is pretty intense and it doesn't smell as bad as you think. It is ventilated. She prefers Thai PK due to its proximity to her in Portland, Oregon.
Mar 28, 201901:00:29
#019 - Tattoos by Molly Vee (Instagram - Ladywolly)
Mar 21, 201901:02:17
#018 - Brian Moreno (Web Developer, Photographer, Coder)

#018 - Brian Moreno (Web Developer, Photographer, Coder)

Joseph Ady interviews a life long resident of Portland, Oregon. Brian Moreno is a Photographer, Developer and Coder and is currently attending PSU.
Mar 18, 201959:00
#017 - Tomma Mueller is a Tattoo Artist from Portland. AKA MommATomma

#017 - Tomma Mueller is a Tattoo Artist from Portland. AKA MommATomma

Tomma Mueller was in studio to discuss being the owner of a Tattoo shop, going on a tattoo tour, sidepipe and more. She has been a licensed tattoo artist for 11 years in Portland, Oregon. She has nine different coil machines but has mainly switched over to rotaries for coloring. She also uses a pen style machine frequently, which is good for traveling. With a rotary machine it is easier to do large field to faded color. It's not as hard on your hands because it doesn't vibrate as much and is not as hard on your hands. They are more consistent and don't have to be tweaked as much. She doesn't stick to one particular brand of ink but does make sure it is quality. She has refused inking ridiculous tattoos. Younger kids trying to get a boyfriend's name on their neck. She will refuse racist tattoos but has no problem doing a funny tattoo. It is possible to get tattooed by three tattoo artists at one time. She likes to spend time with her family and dogs, paint, draw, hike and workout in her free time. It is on her bucket list this year to get overseas. Video Podcast Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCSFK0jhYQo&t=258s
Mar 16, 201901:00:13
#016 - Sara Colton - Hairstylist and Hair Care Interview - World Naked Bike Ride

#016 - Sara Colton - Hairstylist and Hair Care Interview - World Naked Bike Ride

Joseph Ady interviews Sara Colton aka @SarastylesPDX from Instagram. We talk about caring for your hair, living in portland and going to the WNBR in Portland, Oregon twice. https://www.instagram.com/sarastylespdx/ She's Rising With the Sun - Intro Song by Joseph Ady https://open.spotify.com/album/12JYwvFu5TjIWwXy486TPQ Video Version of this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKmTj4povAw&t=8s
Mar 11, 201958:03
#015 - That Sands Band - People of Portland and Beyond Podcast
Mar 07, 201959:20
#014 - When We Met Band Interview - People of Portland and Beyond Podcast

#014 - When We Met Band Interview - People of Portland and Beyond Podcast

Bryan and Melissa from the When We Met band stopped by the studio to talk about being a musician. Some of the topics discussed were 1. Relearning old songs before going on a month long tour. 2. Muscle memory and what its like to not sing without playing an instrument at the same time. 3. Their favorite place to play on tour was Reno because it’s a special place. 4. Having to cancel a show because of a mudslide on I-5 in California. The hills collapsed and cars were completely covered. 5. Recording guitar through an amp or direct. 6. American Dream Pizza, Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant and Flying Pie Pizzeria are Bryan's picks for great toppings with thin crust. 7. They have a new song called “famous” that will be coming out soon. 8. Dancing crowds are at Mississippi Pizza and The Goodfoot Pub. Watch the video version on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB0rJ6bai4g&t=1052s https://whenwemet.band/ Check out their cover of Where is My Mind by the Pixies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69eWioHpGYg
Feb 27, 201901:05:58
#013 - Laura Tigert - Esthetician - Opaline Skin Studio Owner

#013 - Laura Tigert - Esthetician - Opaline Skin Studio Owner

Laura owns a skin studio in NW Portland where she does all natural organic skin care such as sugaring. She used to live in Alaska and Louisiana and now lives in Portland and has loved it ever since. People in Portland drive gingerly in the snow. It's hard to get used to making a turn on red. What to look for when buying a business and when to utilize groupon to get new customers. Growing up non religious in Louisiana. What happens when an ex leaves a bad yelp review. Trick or Treating in Louisiana and Alaska.
Feb 19, 201953:22
#012 - Lillia the Nomadic Mechanic Artist Poet
Feb 13, 201952:46
#011 - Pro Game Master for Crumbling Keep (James Crane) Star Wars Talk, Turning Left on Red

#011 - Pro Game Master for Crumbling Keep (James Crane) Star Wars Talk, Turning Left on Red

James Crane is a Pro Game Master for Crumbling Keep and also does a podcast. He grew up playing dungeons and dragons. We talk video games, politics, movies, tv and food.
Feb 09, 201959:57
#010 - Polycules and Burning Man(Sparrow)

#010 - Polycules and Burning Man(Sparrow)

What's it like to be in a polycule? Have you ever wanted to work for burning man? Find out all about it on the tenth episode of People of Portland and Beyond. Sparrow travels across country from the east to the west and finds an unlikely home in Portland. Bailing hay, fishing, and cake decorating, this podcast has it all.
Feb 06, 201956:47