Spent the Rent Podcast

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his new website, joeyhelpish.com Dandyland Studios, his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k recorded songs and has recently created his own education methods, techniques, and formulas. Joey Helpish recently dropped a new EP, “actually autistic” on all major streaming sites. To donate to Joey Helpish and Dandyland Studios Go to paypal.me/dandylabs NEW WEBSITE joeyhelpish.com Socials @joeyhelpish FB.facebook.com/helpish facebook.com/Dandylands Dandylandstudios.org “Creation is Possible” Text or Call (541) 389-0476 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Actually Autistic” By Joey Helpish Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss current events both locally and nationally, including the Derek Chauvin (George Floyd murder) case, the Springfield Oregon Police Chief being put on administrative leave, the return of mass violence and more.    Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist (under the name Gradient), and host of a podcast (Broken Class w/ Thomas Hiura). Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Higher” By Gradient Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com The audio podcast is available on all major podcast streaming sites Video is available on both Facebook and YouTube Check out the podcast official website strpod.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Dustin Bodeen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Dusty Bodeen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and practices 5 Element Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Alive Integrative Medicine in Eugene.  Dusty is the founder of Epiphany Acupuncture, LLC and is also an Eastern Bodywork teacher, Gene Keys coach and composes original music for guided meditations, educational experiences and his Hip Hop projects under the name Dusty Bubbles. Dusty has a Master’s in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has a passion for helping his patients live their unique genius. Find Dusty Bodeen on YouTube youtube.com/TheDustybodeen Dusty Bodeen, LMT LAc MAcOM Epiphany Acupuncture, LLC epiphanyacupuncture.com Alive Integrative Medicine aliveintegrative.com 1902 Jefferson St #1 Eugene, OR 97405 541.636-3079 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Inspired By My Friends” By Dusty Bubbles Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is an author, a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, host of the Take92 podcast and co-host of the Bat Fan Addict Podcast (both available on all major streaming sites). He has been making music in Eugene, Oregon since the late 90’s and is known for being incredibly unique and original with his many creative outlets. March 30th he will be releasing his second book, How To Ruin Your Life: The Daily Grind Of A DIY Tour, available for Pre-Order now @ take92.com Sammy Warm Hands Buy the Book: take92.com FB: facebook.com/sammywarmhands/ IG: @sammywarmhands YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=1t72aKTTa98 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Redefine the Flow (Part 2)” By Sammy Warm Hands Featuring Casual Available on take92.com Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Interim Springfield, Oregon City Councilor Damien Pitts joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Monday, March 8, he will be sworn in as the Ward 1 City Councilor position in Springfield, Oregon.  Pitts hails from Memphis, Tennessee. After high school, he joined the United States Army where he served as a Human Intelligence Collector/Korean linguist for ten years, serving in such places as California, Arizona, Korea, Hawaii, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After leaving the Army, Damien attended the University of Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, and a Masters in Sociology. He currently works as an Academic Adviser and Diversity Initiatives Specialist in the Lundquist College of Business. He also is the advisor of the UO Diverse Organization of Business Students, as well as Delta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, and serves as a board member for the Oregon Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Term Oil Despair” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Aka Patty Rose Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Niels Pasternak and Charu Malhotra Pasternak join the podcast as (remote) interview guests to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Niels Pasternak is an educator specializing in special education in Eugene, Oregon and a Chair of the OEA Special Educators Union. Charu Malhotra Pasternak is a senior software engineer and Manager. Niels and Charu Pasternak recently created the website below. EDUCATIONAL EQUITY NOW educationalequitynow.com EDUCATIONAL EQUITY NOW IS A WEBSITE THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONALITIES, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND OTHER ALLIES. THIS WEBSITE OFFERS SUPPORT BY PROVIDING LINKS TO A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS, AND A FORUM FOR ASKING QUESTIONS RELATED TO EDUCATION AND SUPPORTING OTHERS. educationalequitynow.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Neurotypical” By Joey Helpish of Dandyland Studios FB: facebook.com/pg/Dandylands Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Sampson Ray Simon joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss the challenges Covid has created for independent artists.  Simon is an actor, screenwriter, rapper, and producer. He is starring (as Sanders Randall) in the upcoming, locally made, film “We Need Rent Money” and is also featured on the original soundtrack.  Simon is currently living in Houston, Texas but maintains close contact with his deep connections to Eugene, Oregon. Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “The Plot” By Sampson Ray Simon Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com Check out the podcast official website strpod.com

Stephanie Atkinson (McLean) joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Stephanie’s parents, Jim and Sandy McLean, fell ill with Covid-19 in early December. On January 20th, 2021 Jim lost his battle with the virus. Stephanie has been using her voice to spread awareness of just how devastating this virus can be on a family. ABOUT JIM AND SANDY Parents to 3 adult children (Randy, John & Stephanie), and grandparents to 6 year old Oliver, they have been married for 42 years and have been community members in Springfield for even longer. Jim is also a proud United States Air Force veteran. In addition to Jim’s 20+ years at Roseboro Lumber Company and Sandy’s equal time at the Springfield School District working with students with special needs, they’ve been actively involved in their beloved community through after school programs, school sports, choir and theater programs. If you’ve ever been to an event in Springfield, you’ve probably run into Sandy selling tickets or helping in some other way. Randy and John continue to live in Springfield, while Stephanie currently lives near Washington, DC and (until recently) had been unable to travel home to be with her family due to the pandemic. Donate to the Medical Fund & Jim's burial fund GoFundMe (GoFundMe takes a percentage of each donation) https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jim-and-sandy-mclean Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “Tired” By Endr Won Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com Check out the podcast official website strpod.com

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast as an interview guest.  On January 19th the Springfield City Council selected (then) Councilor Sean VanGordon to serve as Springfield’s Interim Mayor effective immediately (replacing the previous mayor who resigned August ‘20). Mayor Sean VanGordon serves on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee, the HOME Consortium, Lane ACT, the Springfield Legislative Committee, the Springfield Library Board, the Springfield Development Code Update Project Advisory Committee, and the Lane County Poverty & Homeless Board. Sean is married to his high school sweetheart, Elaine, and the father of twin girls, Katie and Livy. His hobbies include watching Ducks sports, reading non-fiction books, following current affairs, gaming, and walks with his Labrador, Trajan. (info taken from his Facebook page) The appointment of Interim Mayor leaves a vacant seat representing Ward 1 on the Springfield City Council. Information about the interim Councilor recruitment was made available on the City’s website, and social media sites starting January 20th. (link below) springfield-or.gov/city/mayor-and-city-council/council/interim-councilor-recruitment/ Mayor Sean VanGordon FB page (FOLLOW THIS PAGE) facebook.com/VanGordon4Springfield Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “Nature” By Coldfire Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com Check out the podcast official website strpod.com

Sara Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family have taken their own life and Sara has found a way to fight a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation through therapy and medication.   Her work with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lane County and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has given her, and those she has been able to help, the ability to fight for their own lives while raising awareness to this preventable tragedy. Tho, Sara is not a mental health professional or an employee of AFSP or Lane County, her advocacy work has been highly regarded in our community. Anything she said today is not as a spokesperson for any organization, rather her own passion to stop suicide. Hosted by Patty Rose Sara’s FB page (FOLLOW THIS PAGE) facebook.com/suicidepreventioneugene Email: stopsuicide23@gmail.com American Foundation for Suicide Prevention link to Oregon Chapter: afsp.org/chapter/oregon AFSP Oregon social media: @AFSPOregonChapter FB: facebook.com/afsporegonchapter Suicide Prevention Coaltion of Lane County website for local resources and volunteer opportunites: http://suicidepreventlane.org Ending track “Life’s Taken A Turn” By Whopner County Country All-Stars Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com Check out the podcast official website strpod.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss Trump’s final days in office, the results of the Georgia runoff election, the breach at the US Capitol Building, and the role of social media companies in stopping the spread of misinformation .    Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and host of a podcast (Broken Class w/ Thomas Hiura). Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “They Breached the Capital Today” By Joey Helpish Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com The audio podcast is available on all major podcast streaming sites Video is available on both Facebook and YouTube Check out the podcast official website strpod.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Abigail Molina joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss immigration issues. Abigail is the founder and senior attorney at Molina Law Group, LLC, established in 2011. Abigail was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and is a double duck alum of the University of Oregon. Prior to going to law school she worked as a legal assistant for an immigration attorney from 2000 to 2007. After graduating from law school in 2010 she and her husband Mark moved to South Texas until 2016. While there she continued to work in immigration law and gained valuable experiences working in the many detention centers located there. During 20 years of working in immigration law she has seen many changes through several different administrations and she is excited for the start of a new administration after a very difficult four years. In her free time Abigail enjoys playing the piano, cooking, traveling, and being with her family. Molina Law Group molinalawgroup.net Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “What Could I Say” By Coldfire Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Alan Zundel joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his new book.  Zundel is an author, civil activist and online video producer who holds graduate degrees in political science and taught for nearly 20 years.  He served as an officer in the Pacific Green Party and was their candidate for Oregon Secretary of State. Long active in electoral reform efforts, Zundel worked on a successful local initiative to bring ranked choice voting to Oregon and was a co-petitioner for the first STAR Voting initiative in the world. The Creation of the Green Party of the United States ...and its Neglect of a Strategic Dilemma available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle @ amazon.com/dp/B08QM6JVJM Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Saying Merry Christmas Again” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. J.Philly Listen to the Full Xmas Ep @ strpod.com/xmas Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Jeremy “Dirtball” Cummings joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Cummings is an entrepreneur, rapper, and humanitarian philosopher. His main focus is helping people live healthy, happy lives wherever they are. Strong communities require open discussions of pressing social issues, so Jeremy never hides from debates on relevant topics. It's important to bridge the gaps between opposite sides of the political spectrum in the interest of building a bright future together. Through his business, music, and community outreach, that"s exactly what Jeremy is working towards. Eat Dirt Today Try a “Dirtballs” Protein Snak @ snaktak.com Hosted by Patty Rose Ending Track “Elon Cena” By Dirtball Instagram @itsdirtball Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the election results, President-Elect Joe Biden, the division in the country, and more. With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Services experience, Patric Miller’s resume is peppered with “bleeding edge” experience that includes more than 20 years of blogging, Award Winning Soundtrack work, and Broadcasting Services that make his knowledge of the internet and production arts as broad as the Duck pullover that has become his trademark image for his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site. An active worker in local and national politics, his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site, has become known for its common sense, “solutions over party politics” approach. With more than 40 years of advertising and marketing experience to draw from, now more than ever, “the best approach to winning back America” is a recurring theme of every post and cranky old guy tirade. Crankyoldguy.com Hosted by Patty Rose Ending Track “One Heartbeat” By Endr Won endrwon.com Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the results of the 2020 election, both locally and nationally.   Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and host of a podcast (Broken Class w/ Thomas Hiura). Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Oh, Behave” By Gradient Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Chris Wig joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss ballot measure 110, early voting, and the Mayor vacancy in Springfield, Oregon . Chris Wig serves the Lane County community as a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board, as Chair of our local Democratic Party, and as the Director of Emergence Drug Treatment Center. OpEd on Measure 110 by Chris Wig registerguard.com/story/opinion/columns/2020/10/09/measure-110-full-false-promises/5910832002 OpEd on Measure 110 by John Kitzhaber blog.johnkitzhaber.com/vote-no-on-measure-110 Lane County Drop Box Locations sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose Ending Track “Long Lost Day” By Patty Rose Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To sponsor the donate to and/or podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his write-in campaign for Mayor of Eugene and his civil rights activism efforts, representing Minority Freedom Network. Wagoner has made headlines recently leading marches and peaceful protests to raise awareness about police brutality towards minorities and systematic racism nationwide.  Wagoner has worked diligently to create civil discourse with a positive message of equality and equity and is known for separating protesters and counter protesters before tensions escalate. More info on Isiah Wagoner’s Campaign isiahwagoner.com Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Snacks” By Mente YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=I9p7bPruAwU&t=21s Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to give us her election endorsements.  Canning is a former candidate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a Democrat and is a strong voice for the progressive movement in Oregon. Lane County Drop Box Locations sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Why Did You Go Away” By Whopner County Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To sponsor the donate to and/or podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Chief Chris Heppel and Springfield City Councilor Sean VanGordon join the podcast as remote interview guests to discuss the proposed ballot measure 20-311, a proposed 5-year levy that would help fund a complete fire crew with Firefighter/Paramedics & equipment, maintain incident response times, and maintain current fire protection, rescue, & medical services. More info on the proposal Website: supportspringfieldsfirelevy.com FB: facebook.com/SupportSpringfieldsFireLevy Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Green Man” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. Jeff Jacobs Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Johanis Tadeo joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Johanis Tadeo is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3).  Tadeo is known in the Lane County community for his tireless work helping the marginalised and less fortunate in our area. More info on Johanis Tadeo Website: electjohanistadeo.org Facebook: facebook.com/ElectJohanisTadeo Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Dreamer” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. G.Ricky Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Austin Pultz joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Pultz is from Calgary, Alberta in Canada and moved to Oregon to study Sports Business at the University of Oregon. Pultz is a defenseman for the (Pac-8 Champion) UO Club Hockey Team. More info on UO Club Hockey website : oregonduckshockey.com FB: facebook.com/oregonhockey IG: @uohockey Twitter @UOHockey YouTube: youtube.com/ducksicehockey Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “100 Days” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Mackdub joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Wil “Mackdub” Weatherly is a legend in the Northwest music scene and has been rocking hip hop and rap since the late 90s.  After a 5 year hiatus, he just dropped a new album called “KMAC Radio” full of G Funk tracks with an old school West Coast feel.  Find music from Mackdub on all major music streaming sites (Spotify, Apple Music, and more). More from Mackdub Music Video: youtu.be/eqPkzc7bj20 FB: facebook.com/MackDub IG: @mackdub Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “How We Roll” By Mackdub Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Kori Rodley joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Kori Rodley is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3). Rodley is the Director of Equity at the United Way of Lane County and is a self-proclaimed “hopeless extrovert” with a deep passion for helping people. More info on Kori Rodley Website: korirodley.com Facebook: facebook.com/springfieldstrong Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Turn The Lights On” By Clowns of Class Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Mark Molina returns to the podcast to discuss the Oregon wildfires, misinformation, and the incredible community relief efforts to help the 18k Lane County residents displaced due to evacuations. TO VOLUNTEER go to mckenzieriver.org/get-involved/volunteer United Way of Lane County unitedwaylane.org/ Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Take Away” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Mark Molina joins the podcast to discuss business, leadership, and community. Molina is the CEO of Molina Leadership and Business Development Solutions, a business that exists for one reason: to help people from all backgrounds grow in the area of leadership. The development of these skills is critically vital to having a positive effect and change in the world around us in every area of life. Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Lead Or Get Out Of The Way” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. Haven Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss Dandyland Studios, his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k recorded songs and has recently created his own education methods, techniques, and formulas. To donate to Joey Helpish and Dandyland Studios Go to paypal.me/dandylabs Socials @joeyhelpish FB.facebook.com/helpish facebook.com/Dandylands Dandylandstudios.org “Creation is Possible” Text or Call (541) 389-0476 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Gaslight” By Joey Helpish Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Chris Wig and Kris McAlister join the podcast as (remote) interview guests for a panel  discussion on the sudden Mayor Vacancy in Springfield, Oregon and the impact it may have on some extremely pressing issues. Chris Wig is a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board and as a Chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County. Kris McAlister is the Co-Director of Carry It Forward and Chair-elect to the Poverty and Homelessness Board. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Goodbye Goodnight” By the AntiDope Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Niels Pasternak joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Pasternak is an educator specializing in special education in Eugene, Oregon and a Chair of the OEA Special Educators Committee.  Pasternak is known for his passion for his students and is a loving husband and father. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Why Did Coronavirus Poop On My Life” By Joey Helpish of Dandyland Studios FB: facebook.com/pg/Dandylands Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his civil rights activism efforts, representing Minority Freedom Network. Wagoner has made headlines recently leading marches and peaceful protests to raise awareness about police brutality towards minorities and systematic racism nationwide.  Wagoner has worked diligently to create civil discourse with a positive message of equality and equity and is known for separating protesters and counter protesters before tensions escalate.  This episode was recorded on Sunday  August 2nd, 2020.  ACLU aclu.org/ NAACP naacp.org/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Open Yo Eyes” By Michael Kay michaelkay.bandcamp.com/track/open-yo-eyes Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Daniel Miller joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss political issues and the challenges of fact checking in the year 2020.  Originally from Goldthwaite,Texas, Miller set his sights on the Pacific Northwest to surround himself with more like-minded thinkers. As a progressive, populist-left social democrat, Miller was a minority in the Texas political landscape.  Miller recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism and minor in political science. He is working as a freelance journalist and is currently living in Colorado. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Bilateral” By Not A Part Of It Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Antonio Gisbert joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Gisbert is the Chief Petitioner of the Oregon People’s Rebate (OPR). The Oregon People’s Rebate is a proposed initiative petition for the November 2022 election that will REBATE about $750 to every Oregonian every year. This REBATE will go directly to anyone living in Oregon for more than 200 days of the year, regardless of address, age, or income. OPR will rebate about $750 to every Oregonian (regardless of age or income) after increasing the minimum income tax to 3% for corporations doing more than $68,493 of business every day (over $25 million every year). The “$750 to every Oregonian” is an estimate – about 4 million Oregonians will share an equal part of the estimated $3 billion in the revenue generated. Sign the petition to ensure this initiative makes it on the ballot WEBSITE: opr2022.org FB: facebook.com/OPR2022 IG: @opr2022 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Never Enough” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com Video of this episodes is available on Facebook and YouTube To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Dawson Clark joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Clark is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lane County resident, artist, and outspoken political activist. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “We Are”” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. Lomo Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Sandra Smith Gangle joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Sandra Smith Gangle is an author of a recently released book titled “Madam Arbitrator”. In her book Sandra Smith Gangle tells a compelling story of a woman who overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer. Sandra observed her mother suffer from discrimination in job-seeking, housing, and banking practices. Gangle vowed to make a difference for others through practicing law. When Gangle graduated from college in 1964, she became a foreign language teacher and college instructor for a dozen years and continued to seek the opportunity to attend law school. Married and the mother of two, she earned her law degree in 1980 and opened a solo law practice, embarking on a successful thirty-seven-year legal career that emphasized employment discrimination matters. Ultimately, Gangle was the first Oregon woman to serve as a full-time labor arbitrator throughout the Pacific Northwest. WEBSITE: madamarbitratorgangle.com/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “The Rose” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Tre Stewart joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Stewart is the founder of Boop Troop Eugene, a citizen volunteer guerrilla journalism effort that has been following the BLM protests over in the last few weeks in Oregon. Stewart can be seen on his Facebook LIVE feeds giving the community a public service by doing his best to stay neutral, breaking up (potential) fights before they start, and encouraging constructive dialogue. Tho the work of Boop Troop Eugene is not without its critics, Tre and his team have received praise from citizens on both sides of the debate and the LIVE feeds have been viewed by thousands of Lane County residents. SOCIALS Facebook: facebook.com/booptroopeugene WEBSITE: booptroopeugene.com IG: @booptroopeugene Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Revolution” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Jake “Overtime” Williams joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Williams is the Co-Owner of Subdermal Art Collective. A brand new tattoo parlour located in Eugene, Oregon with a few of the areas most respected and experienced artists. SudDermal Art Collective is more than just a tattoo shop. It is also an art gallery and in the future will be hosting community building events and art classes for all ages. FB: facebook.com/subdermalartcollective/ IG @subdermalartcollective Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Doors” By Endr Won Available on all major streaming sites @ fanlink.to/neverstopknocking Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, author, host of the Take92 podcast and co-host of the Bat Fan Addict Podcast (both available on all major streaming sites). He has been making music in Eugene, Oregon since the late 90’s and is known for being incredibly unique and original with his many creative outlets. Sammy Warm Hands Music: take92.com FB: facebook.com/sammywarmhands/ IG: @sammywarmhands YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UClvDXpHuqGbnQcr5Adr8ttg Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Oxygen” By Sammy Warm Hands Featuring Skeptik available on take92.com Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Brittiny Raine joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Raine is an Executive Director of CORE Eugene. CORE stands for Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment and is a non-profit that empowers, and advocates for young people in Lane County. If you are a young person in Lane County that is in need you can contact CORE Website: coreeugene.org/ FB: facebook.com/core.eugene.7 facebook.com/COREEugene/ IG: @core.eugene Call or Text (503) 877-5320 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Hardened Core” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Treylon Day joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Day is an Event Planner, Promoter, Talent Scout, Entertainment Coordinator, and the owner and founder of DayInTheLife Entertainment. DayInTheLife Entertainment is an independent business that helps support and promote the talent of an individual's artistry.  Day is also the President of the Black Student Union and Library Student Ambassador at Lane Community College. FB: facebook.com/ItsAWonderfulDayInTheLife/ IG: @TreyDay97 Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Dear Best Friend” By ChoSin soundcloud.com/chosin-dawn/dear-best-friend  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Brody Jansen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   After making hip-hop music for 4 years Brody Jansen has decided to pursue his music path by taking a whole new direction. Switching genres from rap to rnb/pop. He plans on dropping a song every Friday starting June 5th for the whole 2020 summer. That's 13 weeks of new music! Follow Brody to stay updated on his music journey. FB: facebook.com/brodyjansenmusic/ IG: @brodyjansen_ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Wasting Time” By Brody Jansen Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Watch the music video @ youtu.be/n4ZMKBoF02g Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Justin Pluid joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Pluid is the co-host of the Flock Pod (available on all streaming sites). He is also a coach, and avid sports fan. FB: facebook.com/TheFlockPod/ IG: @theflockpod Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Black Sheep” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Matthew Hewlett joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Hewlett is a photographer, cinematographer, and founder of Hewlett Artistry (the newest sponsor of the Spent the Rent Podcast).  Reach out to Matthew for your photography needs or to help you create stunning, beautiful, high quality film in 6k. Website hewlettartistry.com/ FB: facebook.com/HewlettArtistry @hewlett_artistry Short Films on YouTube youtube.com/user/FLYBITERacing Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Guts and Glory” By Endr Won feat. Apathy Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Dakota Licea joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Licea is a University of Oregon student studying Political Science with a history in civil activism and hopes for a future in our political sphere steadfast on making real change. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Our Enemy Is US” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Cohen and Adam Graves join the podcast to discuss their father and son themed podcast “The Nonsense Hour with Cohen and Adam”.  Adam is a University of Oregon graduate and father of two. Cohen is his 11 year old son (and star of the show). On their podcast they talk about everything from movies, music, and pop culture to aliens, science, and more. With a free-flowing format you never really know what will come up. The Nonsense Hour with Cohen and Adam is available on all major podcast streaming sites or nonsensehour.podbean.com Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “Touch of Class” By the Reward System Feat 3 Blind Mics Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Kris McAlister joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   McAlister is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon Ward 3. He is also the Co-Director of Carry It Forward, and shelter manager of the Memorial Building Shelter Project. For info on Kris McAlister go to facebook.com//RootedInSpringfield CARRY IT FORWARD carryitforward.net/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “I Try ” By Clowns of Class Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com

Episode 76: Housing in Lane County Stream audio now @ strpod.com Thomas Fiorelli joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest, to discuss housing issues in Lane County. Fiorelli is a PhD student at the University of Oregon. studying Landscape Architecture. He has a Masters degree in Public Administration and has a background in Land Use and Public policy.  The TAC report link discussed in the show https://lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/health_and_human_services/human_services_division/public_shelter_feasibility_study Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Don’t Look Back (CEEZ ReMix)” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie & Cesar Morales Feat. Josh Martinez NEW SINGLE DROPS ON ALL MUSIC PLATFORMS on May 8th, 2020 Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Hiura is a candidate in Eugene, Oregon’s mayoral race. Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and host of a podcast (Less Stupid w/ Thomas Hiura). For info go to hiura2020.org/ Watch the video for this episode  @ youtube.com/watch?v=bG31rr7QdUQ&feature=youtu.be Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Rainy Day” By Gradient Feat. Halah Mohammed Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Albert Lee joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Albert Lee is a candidate for congress in Oregon’s 3rd congressional district.  Lee is a progressive democrat running against an incumbent in the primary.  Lee’s platform includes addressing homelessness, bringing economic justice, and protecting the people and our democracy. More info on Albert Lee can be found on his website albertlee2020.com/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Northwest Lettermen” By Immune Download @ slopopera.bandcamp.com/track/northwest-lettermen Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com digital tip jar Venmo @SPENTtheRENT Paypal @ paypal.me/stutzcutz direct strpod.com/sponsors To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Canning is running for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a progressive Democrat.  She is challenging a longtime incumbent (Defazio) and needs our support to get the word out. For info on how to get involved go to  canningforcongress.com/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “All Hands On Deck” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Chris Wig joins the podcast as an interview guest. Chris serves the Springfield, Oregon community as a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board and as Chair of our local Democratic Party. Chris was appointed to serve on the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors in February 2019 and elected to a four-year term in May 2019. As Chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County, Chris fights for policies that help working families, such as enacting earned sick leave, raising the minimum wage and passing universal background checks on firearm purchases. As a program director at Emergence Addiction and Behavioral Therapies, Chris helps participants in the Lane County Adult Treatment Court and Veterans Treatment Court programs commit to change and transform their lives. (info taken from Facebook) facebook.com/friendsofchriswig/ chriswig.org/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Here I’ll Stay” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Spent the Rent Podcast is Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Taylor Jones joins the podcast to discuss self employment, the shutdown, Andrew Yang, and more. Jones is self-employed and, like many Oregonians, is struggling to figure out how to support his family during the stay at home order. Info on Oregon Employment Department Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUV) govstatus.egov.com/ORUnemployment_COVID19 More info on Facebook facebook.com/OregonEmploymentDepartment/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Crumble To Pieces” By Edward Outward Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Spent the Rent Podcast is Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Lora Workman Mader joins the podcast as an interview guest. Lora is a life long Lane County resident and the owner/operator of Salon Palooza nail salon in Eugene, Oregon that opened only a month before the shutdown of all cosmetology business due to the cornonavirus pandemic. Find Salon Palooza on facebook facebook.com/salonpalooza/ Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Surviving You” By Samantha Shoffner aka Sam Girl Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Spent the Rent Podcast is Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Tyler Willford joins the podcast as an interview guest. Willford is the founder of That Oregon Life. That Oregon life is a multimedia website, social media community, and locally made clothing line. For more info That Oregon Life Thatoregonlife.com @ThatOregonLife “Your number 1 source for Oregon” Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Time Machine” By SlyGuy (OcwardStorms) slyguyocwardstorms.bandcamp.com/ Spent the Rent Podcast is Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Patric Miller joins the podcast as an interview guest. Miller is the founder of a brand new web service called Shop Local 541. Shop Local 541 is a website born out of a need to fill a gap between the generosity of local businesses, and the social service agencies they support. To find out more go to ShopLocal541.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Ocean Waves” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Spent the Rent Podcast is Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Dave Villalobos joins the podcast as an interview guest. Villalobos is the owner/operator of Pedal Power Music, and is promoting a live stream performance, The Sunday Brunch, in collaboration with Studio 541 Productions and The People’s Garden. Studio 541 Productions specializes in music-based events & production. Studio 541 Productions is also the creator & producer of “Live from Studio 541,” an episodic music & interview-based video series featuring local, regional and touring musicians. Website Studio541productions.com Facebook facebook.com/studio541productions The People’s Garden at the Edgewood pool is the hosting hub for community gardening Edgewoodpool.org Important Info on the CARES ACT drive.google.com/open?id=1F0Rq8t9Q0JQ-1PNarDpmkHXrXCbGqptv Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Imagine” (Parody) By Alex Elkin Spent the Rent Podcast is  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Blake Laitner joins the podcast as an interview guest. Laitner is the co-writer and director of the upcoming locally made film, “We Need Rent Money”. A comedy about 3 college kids who get kicked out of school and lose their financial aid and have 7 days to come up with rent. Filmed and edited entirely independent in Eugene, Oregon. Social links for the film FB facebook.com/WeNeedRent IG @weneedrentmoney Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “RENT MONEY” By Sampson Ray Simon feat. Megan Johns (Produced by Shannon Swords) Music soundtrack will be released during film festival run Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k recorded songs and has recently created his own education methods, techniques, and formulas.  Joey Helpish also recently released some new music. A collection called “The Love”. His full length album under his new name (previously Unkle Nancy). “The Love” is available on all major streaming sites.  His book “What the Helpish” is available on Amazon. @joeyhelpish Dandylandstudios.org “Creation is Possible” Hosted by Patrick Stutz To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Kick it Solo” By Joey Helpish Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

An ongoing series on various people in or around the healthcare industry, dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Teka Ladely joins the podcast as an interview guest. Teka is a lifelong resident of Springfield, Oregon.  She is a pharmacy technician, a mother of two boys, and a long time friend of our host. To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Long Lost Day” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

An ongoing series on various people in or around the healthcare industry, dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.  Amy Marie joins the podcast.  Amy is an in-home healthcare worker who works with memory loss patients. Specifically elder patients who are at high risk of feeling the impact of COVID-19.  Amy is also a representative of the Defiant Divas, a group of over 25 women with the mission to spread the message of a body positive self image, a healthy spirit, and independence for woman while having fun doing it.  Founded by Michelle Lyons, the divas continue to be a strong presence in the local Lane County community doing fashion shows, photoshoots, and working with a variety of charities all centered around independent women.  To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors  Ending Track  “Will I See Your Face Again?”  By ENDR WON  (feat. Samantha Shoffner aka Sam Girl)  Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist  @ strpod.com/spotify  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com  To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Sara Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family have taken their own life and Sara has found a way to fight a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation through therapy and medication.   Her work with advocacy groups has given her, and those she has been able to help, the ability to fight for their own lives while raising awareness to this preventable tragedy. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Afsp.org Social Media Links facebook.com/AFSPOregonChapter/ facebook.com/suicidepreventioneugene/ Ending Track “Kickin’ a Rock” By Patty Rose (feat. Joey Helpish) Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

We are joined by members of the 541 community who are impacted by the shutdown in different ways.  Today's guests are Brooklyn Damon of American Traditional Barbershop, Justin Pluid of the Flock Pod, Cindy Ingram of Pacific Pub Cycle and Sara Wolf of Star Voting. Info on Star Voting STAR Voting website: starvoting.us STAR Voting tool for hosting elections or polls: star.vote Equal Vote Coalition Website: equal.vote Please submit public testimony at the link below in support of STAR Voting before April 8th at noon, when City Council is expected to vote on a potential referral for the November ballot. https://www.eugene-or.gov/524/Public-Participation Local Cornonavirus info Peacehealth peacehealth.org/coronavirus Lane County Public Health Center has a call line for questions 7 days a week. 541-682-1380 Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “Anatomy of a Pandemic” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify     Patty Rose is also on all major streaming sites! Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors Interested in being a guest?? Email me @ patty@strpod.com

James Barber returns to the podcast to discuss canvassing for Bernie Sanders, social distancing, and COVID-19. Barber has been traveling the country spreading the Bernie message of equality, equity, and Medicare for ALL. Barber has canvassed in Iowa, Nevada, California, Oregon, and is giving everything he’s got to get Bernie elected. Register to vote @ vote.gov Hosted by Patty Rose Ending track “From the Dead” By Patty Rose Available now @ strpod.com/music on all major streaming sites St.Patrick’s Day Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the Super Tuesday results, Bernie versus Biden, and the Democratic primary race. With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Services experience, Patric Miller’s resume is peppered with “bleeding edge” experience that includes more than 20 years of blogging, Award Winning Soundtrack work, and Broadcasting Services that make his knowledge of the internet and production arts as broad as the Duck pullover that has become his trademark image for his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site. Coming out of retirement from 20 years of Broadcast Internet Services, he is back on the scene with his latest ventures, ShopLocal541.com and SocialServices541.com, which combine a directory of local businesses and social service agencies, with a chance for great deals that benefit the countless Social Service agencies in the 541 area code region. An active worker in local and national politics, his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site, has become known for its common sense, “solutions over party politics” approach. With more than 40 years of advertising and marketing experience to draw from, now more than ever, “the best approach to winning back America” is a recurring theme of every post and crankyoldguy tirade. Crankyoldguy.com Hosted by Patty Rose Ending Track “Two Trains Runnin” By Dopplegang Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Dan Silva joins the podcast as an interview guest. Silva was in a horrific automobile accident that took his left leg and the life of his good friend. We talk about the road to recovery, learning to walk again, prosthetics, grieving the loss of a loved one, and more. Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “The Rose” By Patty Rose Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Alan Zundel joins the podcast to discuss politics from a libertarian socialist perspective. Zundel is the co-host of Oregon News and Views and co-founder and member of Social Advance, a non-profit citizens action organization formed to work toward the four goals of Citizen Empowerment, Emergent Economics, Responsive Democracy and Universal Respect. Social Advance Beyond the political party paradigm Website: socialadvance.org/ FB: facebook.com/SocialAdvanceUSA/ Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “You vs. Me” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Robert James-Alexander Hamilton joins the podcast as an interview guest. Hamilton is the owner/operator of One Bad Dawg hot dog cart and has is hand in many other business ventures.  He has an incredible work ethic and is the epitome of an entrepreneur. Hamilton, raised in Inglewood, California, also played linebacker at the University of Oregon from 2002-05. Catch him on the corner of 13th and Kincaid in Eugene, at a Oregon Duck sporting event, or at a private “Weiner” party (his words). IG: @onebaddawg Facebook: facebook.com/onebaddawgoregon/ Hosted SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Glow” By Def Davyne Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Canning is running for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a progressive Democrat.  She is challenging a longtime incumbent (Defazio) and needs our support to get the word out. For info on how to get involved go to  canningforcongress.com/ Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “If The World Was Ending” By Sam Johnson Feat. Samantha Shoffner aka Sam Girl Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro Oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

James Barber (of Oregon Cash Flow Pro LLC.) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Oregon Cash Flow Pro is a website and YouTube channel devoted to helping its audience learn about ways to make better financial decisions. Oregon Cash Flow Pro is the title sponsor of the podcast and their continued relationship with the podcast is greatly appreciated by both the podcast’s host and it’s dedicated audience. For more go to  oregoncashflowpro.com/ Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Saying Merry Christmas Again” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Stream full Xmas EP @ fanlink.to/Xmas To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jones has been making music around the country for many many years. Mixing folk, Americana, country, blues, and more.  After teaming up with guitarist Keenan Dorn to form Buffalo Romeo something magic happened. A duo emerged of singer/songwriters that have an age gap of over 40 years (Jones age 63, Dorn age 22). Proving generational divides are breakable and age is just a number, they mesh so well that Jones has been quoted as saying “He knows where I’m going in tunes before I do.” For more music go to reverbnation.com/leajones2 Follow Buffalo Romeo on Facebook facebook.com/BuffaloRomeo Jones is also very politically active and Buffalo Romeo recently released a parody single titled “Hang on Ruthie” about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. -Music Video youtube.com/watch?v=bQ8JQGpsi4A Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track “We Can Do Better” By Buffalo Romeo Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Part 4 of 4 in our series on Oregon podcasters.  Justin Pluid and Shane Potter, hosts of the Flock Pod, join the podcast.  The Flock podcast is a newly created Oregon sports talk show hosted by two lifelong Duck fans with a wealth of knowledge about Oregon athletics.  Available on all podcast streaming sites.  theflockpod.libsyn.com/  Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending track  “Mirror On The Wall”  By Brody Jansen aka IAME  Song available on the podcast Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro  oregoncashflowpro.com  To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com

Part 3 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters.  Nate Ingman joins the podcast as an interview guest. Ingman is the co-host of Broken Radio 541, Oregon's #1 monthly hiphop podcast.  Born in 2006, died on 12/21/2012, and re-animated in 2016. New episodes air the last Friday of every month. Broken Radio 541 plays “sucker free” rap music and talk a lot of s**t along the way.  mybrokenradio.com  Hosted by Patty Rose  Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending track “100 Bars”  By Endr Won  Tour dates @ endrwon.com  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro  oregoncashflowpro.com  To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com  To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Part 2 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters. Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k recorded songs and has recently created his own education methods, techniques, and formulas.  Helpish also recently released his first book which is terrible and you probably shouldn’t read it. Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.  K bye @joeyhelpish Dandylandstudios.org “Creation is Possible” Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track “Effortless” By Joey Helpish Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Part 1 of 4 in a series on Oregon podcasters. Cohen and Adam Graves join the podcast to discuss their father and son themed podcast “The Nonsense Hour with Cohen and Adam”.  Adam is a University of Oregon graduate and father of two. Cohen is his 10 year old son (and star of the show). On their podcast they talk about everything from movies, music, and pop culture to aliens, science, and more. With a free-flowing format you never really know what will come up. The Nonsense Hour with Cohen and Adam is available on all major podcast streaming sites or nonsensehour.podbean.com Also, we have a brief phone call with the host of The Take 92 Podcast, Sammy Warm Hands, to discuss how his podcast came to be. The Take 92 Podcast is available on all major podcast streaming sites. To listen to music from Sammy Warms Hands go to take92.bandcamp.com Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track “Stumble” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie feat. the Kid Espi Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

A panel discussion on Donald J. Trump and the Impeachment Inquiry with three of the podcast’s most recognizable guests, James Barber, Blair Conrad, and Pat Miller. Also featuring an audio submission (via Twitter) from Jeremy Cummings. Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track “Cheeto in the White House” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Ash Boeger joins the podcast to discuss transgender rights, the issues with comedy and marginalized citizens, and living in Oregon as a trans man. Boeger was raised in Eugene, Oregon, attended Willamette High School, and served as Pfc in the United States Army. He is a barber in Lane County as well as a proud member of the LGBTQ community. For more info on Trans Gender Rights Go to hrc.org/resources/understanding-the-transgender-community Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Will You Take a Chance” By David Uberti Aka Edward Outward Featured on the STRPOD Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Patric Miller joins the podcast as an interview guest. With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Services experience, Patric Miller’s resume is peppered with “bleeding edge” experience that includes more than 20 years of blogging, Award Winning Soundtrack work, and Broadcasting Services that make his knowledge of the internet and production arts as broad as the Duck pullover that has become his trademark image for his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site. Coming out of retirement from 20 years of Broadcast Internet Services, he is back on the scene with his latest ventures, ShopLocal541.com and SocialServices541.com, which combine a directory of local businesses and social service agencies, with a chance for great deals that benefit the countless Social Service agencies in the 541 area code region. An active worker in local and national politics, his CrankyOldGuy.com blog site, has become known for its common sense, “solutions over party politics” approach. With more than 40 years of advertising and marketing experience to draw from, now more than ever, “the best approach to winning back America” is a recurring theme of every post and crankyoldguy tirade. Crankyoldguy.com Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “55 Bel Air” By Dopplegang Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Levi Kinkade joins the podcast to discuss his career in football. Kinkade was a multi-sport athlete at Springfield High School in Springfield, Oregon and is currently enrolled at the University of Oregon studying Psychology and Crime Law and Society. Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Work For It” By Brody Jansen featured on the podcast Spotify Playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

Ben Saunders joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss his love of comic books, the changes in the comic book community, and his career as an educator. Saunders is a professor at the University of Oregon in the English Department. He is credited with creating the first ever minor in British and American Cartoons and Comics studies.  He has published multiple books, appeared as a speaker at Comic-cons across the nation and is widely recognized for his vast knowledge of cartoons and comics. Ending Track “Martha’s Song” By From August Featured on the STRPOD Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to strpod.com/sponsors

 Blair Conrad returns to the podcast as a guest host and interviews Patrick Stutz (aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie),  the creator of the SPENT THE RENT PODCAST. They recap the completed 42 episode season one, the relationship with sponsors, the future direction of the podcast, and more.  Ending Track  “Baby Steps”  by SelfEsteem BoatWillie Featured on the STRPOD Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

Henry Martin, co-founder of MVP Games and Sports, joins the podcast to discuss growing up in Oregon, his love of poker, and making the dream of owning a poker facility a reality.  Martin is a graduate of Springfield High School (Class of ‘00). He also studied Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Economics at the University of Oregon.   After Opening July 12th 2019, MVP Games & Sports is a social gaming club in Corvallis, Oregon. They offer a wide array of activities, including tournament poker, pool, billiards, table tennis, foosball, darts, chess, console gaming, and much more!  Co-owner, Dustin Maddox, could not join us today on the podcast because they do have a business to run after all.   Website: mvp-games-and-sports.com FB: facebook.com/MVPGamesSports Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Hide Behind” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Listen to this track and all music featured in the podcast on the NEW Spotify playlist @ strpod.com/spotify  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

 Dan Trent joins the podcast to discuss the exciting changes to youth hockey in Eugene, Oregon and the Northwest as a whole. Trent was born in Rochester, New York and has resided in Oregon for almost 20 years.  He has worked in youth athletics in the Eugene/Springfield area for over a decade and is currently the Head Coach of the Eugene Jr. Generals hockey team as well as the Physical Education Teacher and facilities coordinator at Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School. He also sits on the Board of Directors for LAHA (Lane Amatuer Hockey Associastion) as the Treasurer.   Eugene Generals eugenegenerals.com/ Social Media FB facebook.com/eugenegenerals/ FB facebook.com/eugenejrgenerals/ IG @eugenegenerals IG @eugenejrgenerals To sign up to play youth hockey Go to LAHA.org Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “B.A.D.” By Coldfire soundcloud.com/coldfireband #grumblegrumblegrumble Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

 Kaz Zaidi joins the podcast to discuss populism, authoritarianism, and the rise of the Alt-right across the globe.   Zaidi was born and raised in London, England and since relocated to Oregon where his wife grew up.  Zaidi is a graduate student at the University of Oregon studying Political Science. A great BBC article on global populism  www.bbc.com/news/world-43301423 Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track  “Anarchaic”  By Dead Fucking Serious Pre-order @ take92.bandcamp.com Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

 F.J. Gouldner joins the podcast to discuss his writing career,  battle with alcoholism and depression, and so much more. Gouldner was born in Nyack, New York and moved to Oregon 3 years ago. Gouldner is now a Eugene, Oregon based Underground Writer that has written 6 books to date. The writing machine in his head is running at full steam, and shows no signs of breaking down any time soon. He is working on book #7 currently and is planning several other projects because, well, there's no time to waste… To read an excerpt and/or purchase audio book Go to fjgouldner.com  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie strpod.com Ending track  “You Are the Program” By Not A Part Of It Notapartofit.com Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

Former candidate for Lane County Commissioner, James Barber, returns to the podcast for the 5th time to discuss the two night MSNBC Democratic primary debate special that took place in Miami, Florida June 26th-27th.  Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending track  “Classy as Trump”  By Cerebral Coretext  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com To support the podcast go to  strpod.com/sponsors

 Members of the University of Oregon Club Esports team join the podcast to discuss the rise of the cyber-athlete, the growing popularity of competitive gaming as a spectator sport, and the push to become scholarship athletes at the UofO.   David Gugliotti - Incoming Director UO Esports Owen Kong - Advertising Sophomore Lauren Hutter - First year Art Major  Twitter @UOEsports Twitch.tv/UniversityofOregon Esport: A non-traditional sport involving any highly competitive and popular video game. A standard Esports gathering generally involves a large number of professional-level players competing against each other in a wide variety of tournaments, sometimes competing for tens of thousands of dollars. Esports are widely gaining popularity and acceptance as a respected position in many facets of the world. Fans of the differing games involved in Esports generally support the ideal that Esports involve just as much or more skill than many traditional sports. (Definition taken from urbandictionary.com) Ending Track “Unplug” by the AntiDope Recorded in Eugene, OR 2005 Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com Thank you for your support

 Sara Wolf and James Barber join the podcast to discuss Voting Reform in Lane County.    Sara Wolf is the Executive Director of Equal Vote. Wolf is passionate about bringing Voting Reform to Lane County and beyond, and is working tirelessly to spread awareness to bring about change and insure every voter has their voice heard.   James Barber is a local activist and the Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon Small Business Caucus. Barber is heavily involved with raising awareness about progressive policies in Oregon and is working hard to build coalitions inside of the Democratic Party. IMPORTANT LINKS Equal Vote Coalition equal.vote Star Voting starvoting.us Ending Track “Make it Easy” By Right Left Grand Recorded Live @ Lucky’s in Eugene, Oregon September 2007 (Courtesy of Chad Tehan) Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com Thank you for your support

 Cindy Ingram joins the podcast to discuss a fun new way for friends and family to travel around Eugene, Oregon.  Cindy and her husband, John Alden, are the co-owners of Pacific Pub Cycle. Cindy has a long history in the Eugene area and has worked as the first female booking agent, General Manager of the WOW Hall, Event Manager of the Eugene Celebration, and so much more.  To book your bike tour today  Go to pacificpubcycle.com Find Pacific Pub Cycle on Social Media FB: facebook.com/PacificPubCycle IG: @PacificPubCycle Ending Track “I Can Fly” By Joaquin the Musician  soundcloud.com/joaquin-the-musician Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com Thank you for your support. Podcoin coming soon

 Amateur MMA fighter Alex Youngbauer joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of competing before you become a professional fighter and why people sometimes decide to hold on to their amateur status.  Youngbauer was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon. He is a graduate from Thurston High School (Class of ‘14) and is currently taking college courses online with a goal of finding a career in sports performance with a focus on nutrition.  Youngbauer began wrestling in the 7th grade and continued thru high school.  He began training at Art of War in 2017 and, after a year of training, took his first amatuer fight. He is currently 2-1 as an amateur (at 125 lbs) and is hoping to turn professional in the near future. Follow Alex Youngbauer on Instagram @alexyoungbauer Ending track “I Try”  by Clowns of Class Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com

Daniel Ivy joins the podcast to discuss the the housing crisis in the Eugene/Springfield area.  Ivy is the founding member of YIMBYES (Yes In My Back Yard Eugene Springfield), a newly forming non-profit that seeks to empower community stakeholders to say YES to housing affordability for ALL.  YIMBYES believes that housing is a basic human right and that ALL people should be housed. Community involvement in this process is critical to strengthening and diversifying our cities as a whole. Their main goal right now is to get community members to engage by listening to their podcast, visiting the website at yimbyes.org, and answering their calls to action as they arise.  FB: facebook.com/yimbyes yimbyes.org Ending Track “Here I’ll Stay”  By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com

Jake "Overtime" Williams joins the podcast to discuss his career as a Lane County, Oregon based tattoo artist. Williams was born and raised in the Eugene/Springfield area and attended both Springfield High School (class of ‘00) and Lane Community College.  He has fulfilled his lifelong dream of being a tattoo artist and, tho known for being humble in his craft, his work speaks for itself as he has become one of the most talented and respected artists in the area.   Williams can be found at Anchored Ink Tattoos in Springfield, Oregon. FB facebook.com/jakeovertimetattoos/ IG @jakeovertimetattoos His latest endeavor is his newly launched Youtube and social media brand 45 degrees NW Aimed to spotlight his passion for hunting and enthusiasm for the outdoors. CHECK IT OUT FB facebook.com/45degreesnw   IG @45degreesnw Ending Track “Feel Free” By Edward Outward Download @ edwardoutward.bandcamp.com Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com

Eugene, Oregon based hip hop-fusion musical duo, the Creative Types, join the podcast as interview guests.  The Creative Types are a collaborative effort of two of the area’s most talented and inspiring young visionaries who showcase diverse tracks featuring a rotating list of fellow northwest artists. They are very easy to work with both creatively and personally because they bring a positive attitude and professional approach to their craft.  The Creative Types  Vocals: Cerebral Coretext Music production: Will Brack Thecreativetypes.bandcamp.com Ending Track  “Let’s Get Into It” (feat. DJ Connah Jay) by the Creative Types Spent the Rent Podcast recorded in Springfield, Oregon  Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com

 Eugene, Oregon hip hop emcee, Endr Won, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming headlining tour.  After countless requests across the country, Endr Won is officially hitting the road to headline the aptly title, “Chain Breaker Tour” and bring his message of substance over nonsense to 10+ states! A tour like this that proudly supports hip hop with serious content is only made possible by fellow believers in real lyricism, real skill, and real life. Also accompanying Endr Won on tour will be long time friend and producer/DJ, Joey Coffman as well as a quickly rising up and coming Oregon emcee, RXN. Despite having performed with some of the biggest names in the hip hop industry, the “Chain Breaker Tour” of 2019 is set to be Endr Won's first EVER official headlining tour.  (info taken from endrwon.com) For tour dates/tickets go to endrwon.com/shows Ending Track  “Cry Now” By Endr Won Endr Won was the first ever guest of  the Spent the Rent Podcast  and his return has been highly anticipated.      Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com  Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com

Winston Wang joins the podcast to discuss life as an international student at the University of Oregon.  Wang was born in Vancouver, BC but due to his parents work he attended elementary and middle school in Taiwan.  He then attended high school at a Christian school in California.  He recently graduated from the University of Oregon (the only college he applied to due to).  While at the UofO he sang with the Eugene Symphony Chorus, The UofO Gospel Singers, The University Singers, and performed solo and duet performances for cultural events such as the Eugene Asian Festival and Cultural Nights at the UofO.  After graduation Wang we will be relocating to Tokyo, Japan where he has accepted a position as a project manager at a design firm.   Wang is a kind spirit with many talents to offer the world and Eugene, Oregon is a better place after having his as a resident these past few years. Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Time to Shine 閃耀時刻” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Featuring Winston Wang (aka lil Bento)  Stream now @ fanlink.to/Timestamp Lyrics available @  selfesteemboatwillie.bandcamp.com/track/time-to-shine-feat-lil-bento  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com stream more episodes at strpod.com

 Professional Disc Golfer and Eugene, Oregon resident Dustin Keegan joins the podcast as an interview guest. Keegan is the COO of Universal Play Disc Golf and is sponsored by Dynamic Discs. He competes both on a local and national level and is well respected in the disc golf community.  Keegan is a 2004 graduate of South Eugene High School and also attended Lane Community College where he studied Energy Management.   uplaydiscgolf.org/  facebook.com/ uplaydiscgolf/  dynamicdiscs.com/  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending track  “Lead From The Heart” By the Creative Types Feat. SelfEsteem BoatWillie  stream/buy/download on 3/17 @ https://song.link/y/HhDjZwtKXEM  ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! ☘️  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com

 Zach Bessett joins the podcast to discuss the positive changes made in Springfield, Oregon with the Springfield school district and much more. Bessett was elected to the school board in May 2017. He has been a resident of Springfield for more than 30 years and is a 2000 Springfield High School graduate. Having a teaching degree from Northwest Christian University himself, he is enthusiastic about helping create endless possibilities for our community's youth. He currently works as a sports and recreation coordinator at Willamalane, is a chair for the Springfield School Board, and is heavily involved with coordinating the middle school dances held at the Willamalane Bob Keefer Center  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track  “Relentless” by the Creative Types Featuring RxN Stream/buy/download @ thecreativetypes.bandcamp.com/track/relentless-feat-rxn   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

 James Barber joins the podcast to discuss Health Care for ALL in Oregon, the questioning in the CNN Bernie Sanders town hall, the Michael Cohen hearing, and more.  Barber continues his passionate work as a Eugene, Oregon political activist raising awareness for progressive policies that the community so desperately needs. He is currently the treasurer for Our Revolution Lane County and runs his own insurance company.  For more info on Health Care for ALL in Oregon Hcao.org facebook.com/healthcareforalloregon/ Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track  “I Stay Alive” By helpalotofus soundcloud.com/helpalotofus/i-stay-alive To submit a song to be played at the end of a podcast episode Contact the Spent the Rent Podcast via Facebook  @ facebook.com/strpod   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

 Joining the podcast is Eugene, Oregon resident and hip hop artist, Simon Baum, better known by his stage name, RxN (pronounced re·ac·tion). Baum is a man equipped with an arsenal of artistic identities including recording artist, engineer, producer, and videographer. Creatively expressive, RxN’s lyricism paints vivid imagery on the canvas of the mind via engaging storytelling and heterogeneous wordplay coalescing into a captivating combination of relatable hip hop, both old school and new school. His sonic-sovereignty doesn’t stop there, but encompasses an array of eclectic styles ranging from boom bap to trap to LoFi. Rxnmusic.net Instagram.com/RxNMusic facebook.com/RxNMusic youtube.com/rxnmusic Ending track  “Right Now” By RxN Feat. Cerebral Coretext Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

 Sara Whopner Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family have taken their own life and Sara has found a way to fight a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation through therapy and medication.   Her work with advocacy groups has given her, and those she has been able to help, the ability to fight for their own lives while raising awareness to this preventable tragedy.  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Afsp.org Social Media Links facebook.com/AFSPOregonChapter/ facebook.com/suicidepreventioneugene/ Ending track “Everyone Like Me” By Whopner County facebook.com/whopnercounty Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Ricardo Gomez joins the podcast as an interview guest. Gomez is a 2013 graduate of South Eugene high school and Eugene, Oregon resident.  He was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico and was brought to the United States as a 10 year old child.  After living in the US for the majority of his life it has now become his only home.  Gomez has worked as a manager of a locally owned and operated cafe bringing not only great cuisine but also culture and kindness to the Oregon community.   Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie For more information   Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Go to facebook.com/DREAMERSdaca/ americanimmigrationcouncil.org United We Dream unitedwedream.org/ facebook.com/UnitedWeDream/ Ending Track “Dreamer”  By SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Feat. Ricardo Gomez aka G.Ricky Available on Apple, Spotify, and all streaming sites Download for free  @ strpod.com/timestamp   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

 Mayo Finch joins the podcast as an interview guest. Finch is a long time friend of our host and lifelong Eugene, Oregon resident and personality.  After dropping out of school in the 8th Grade his early education came from life experience, family influences, and constant travel.  He studied political science at Lane Community College and also attended the American Indian Journalism Institute in Vermillion, South Dakota.  Finch has a long history of work in the Eugene music scene doing marketing and canvassing as well as serving on the Board of Directors at the Wow Hall, where he hosted the wildly popular Cascade Knights events at Kesey Square in downtown Eugene, Oregon.  Currently he handles the marketing for a local law firm and is working on his own independent journalism.     Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track “Separation of Church and State of Mind” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Featuring Lomo Photo Courtesy of Melissa Nolledo facebook.com/MelissaNolledoPhotography/ to listen to episodes, read blog articles,  sponsor, donate, and buy merch  directly from the  Spent the Rent Podcast   go to strpod.com   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Dan Cole, the owner/operator of Suds ‘Em Yourself dog wash, joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Suds ‘Em Yourself is located on 11th and Charnelton in downtown Eugene, Oregon and is a self service dog wash and professional pet grooming business.     Suds ‘Em Yourself has a friendly staff and loyal customer base full of wonderful pooches from Lane County.  They also offer professional grooming and nail trimming and have a great selection of tools and toys for your canine companions.  Dan Cole is also the owner of Arden’s Clipper Repair and has a great reputation among Eugene barbers, and pet groomers alike, as one of the best clipper repairman in the area.  For more info go to Sudsemyourself.com facebook.com/Sudsemyourself (Instagram) suds_em_yourself Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending track  “500 Miles” By SlyGuy of Ocward Storms Available on Bandcamp @ slyguyocwardstorms.bandcamp.com/track/500-miles   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

DEF davyne (pronounced divine) is an Oregon based Hip Hop artist that is known for his verbal dexterity, intricate rhyme schemes, and emotional storytelling. He considers himself a writer first, but has been creating and performing music since the late 90’s. Raised in low-income neighborhoods in Southern California, music was a solace from his troubled childhood. After relocating to Oregon and earning his music business Bachelors in 2014, he went on to earn his Masters in entertainment business in 2018. He graduated at the top of his class and was honored as the Valedictorian both times. He plans to use his years of experience as an artist, and his newly acquired business knowledge, to give back to the Northwest Hip Hop community. Later this year, he will be launching a talent agency that will offer management and consultation services, catering strictly to Oregon based artists. He is currently finishing up his first industry level project, which will be distributed through Universal. In the meanwhile, his next independent release will be a mixtape highlighting a variety of artists in the 541 region, titled Fahrenheit 541. His music can be found on all major digital distribution channels and streaming services. He can be followed on all major social media sites @ /defdavyne facebook.com/DEFdavyne/ Ending track “Know About Us feat. LoLoRae” By Def Davyne Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

 Frank Allis joins the podcast as an interview guest. Frank is the owner/operator of Sunset Hut Philly Cheese Steaks located on the corner of 13th and Kincaid in Eugene, Oregon.  He was  raised in Blackwood, New Jersey but relocated to Oregon to be closer to family.  His brother has been the touring manager for the Wailers for many years and Frank is known to travel from festival to festival and is no stranger to a good party.  Frank’s true passion is cooking for his loved ones and rooting passionately for all the Philadelphia sports teams, especially the EAGLES.  GO EAGLES!!! Check out Sunset Philly Cheese Steaks on facebook @ facebook.com/Sunset-Hut-Philly-Cheese-Steaks-215429892342255/ Ending track  “Streets of Philadelphia” By Bruce Springsteen Hosted by Patrick Stutz  Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

  Brenden Lynch, aka Cerebral Coretext, joins the podcast to discuss his career in the Eugene, Oregon hip hop community, his newfound love of photography, and the joy of fatherhood.   Lynch is originally from San Jose, California but relocated to Oregon as a teenager where he bumped elbows with local artists and some of the hardest working emcees in the area.  Coming together to form the Architex, a group of hip hop aficionados who continued a long legacy of DIY producers and performers in the Eugene hip hop scene. Currently he is working with his good friend Will Brack in the musical duo, the Creative Types.  He is also working on a collaborative album with local beatmaker James Cachero aka Tzarkazm.   Lynch is a graduate from the University of Oregon where he studied journalism, and public relations.  He recently started a side business, Spin Psycle Studio, utilizing his music production and photography experience.   For Lynch his hustle is never ending and with a second child on the way, sleep will most likely come much later in life, or never.    facebook.com/cerebralcoretext/  cerebralcoretext.bandcamp.com/  Ending track “Skeptical Daydream” By Cerebral Coretext Featuring Samantha Shoffner  Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and to download  @ cerebralcoretext.bandcamp.com/track/skeptical-daydream-ft-samantha-shoffner hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Kaz Zaidi joins the podcast to discuss Brexit, Democratic Socialism, and universal healthcare across the globe. Zaidi was born and raised in London, England and since relocated to Oregon where his wife grew up. He is a graduate student at the University of Oregon studying Political Science.  Ending track “Saying Merry Christmas Again”  By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. J Philly and Donald J. Trump  Available to stream, download, and watch music video @ https://fanlink.to/Xmas  Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Spent the Rent Podcast  Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

The band Spiller joins the podcast to discuss their upcoming west coast tour. Named after the University of Oregon dorm where they first met, Spiller’s four members came together from opposite sides of the world. Combining indie rock and jazz, their music doesn’t fall under one genre, so they invented their own: plant rock. Spiller’s sound, along with their love of foliage, gives them a unique personality that makes them hard to forget.  Ending track  “Nine” by Spiller From their newly released EP “Plant House”  Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming sites  Spiller is Justin Kiatvongcharoen (Drums)  Aidan D'Angelo (Bass)  Sam Mendoza (Guitar/Vocals  Luke Broadbent (Guitar/Vocals)  Spiller will be kicking off their tour at Lucky’s Club in Eugene, OR Wednesday December 12th @ 8pm  For all tour dates and more go to spiller.live/ IG: @spillertheband  Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

The Valley River Center mall Santa, Ken Major, joins the podcast. We discuss a dream where he had a calling to become Santa, his work previously as a Lane County Deputy Sheriff at the “Blue Bar Hotel”, and operating a mortuary in Springfield, OR. Major has been Santa since ‘95 and is recognized as the best Santa in Lane County.  Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending Song “Sounds Like Christmas is Here”  By SelfEsteem BoatWillie  featuring Nigel Burch aka 80HD (vocals) and Roger McConnell (guitar)  Full “Spent the Rent on Christmas” EP Available to stream, download, and more @ fanlink.to/Xmas  Photo Courtesy of Gina Gannarelli Merry Christmas   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Blair Conrad joins the podcast to discuss her personal story and homelessness in Lane County. Conrad has battled depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction all of her adult life. Four years ago she found herself homeless with very little to be optimistic about. Today she is healthy, housed, employed and a happily married woman and mother of a young boy.  If you, or someone you love is homeless contact these websites for info on how to get help  Womanspace womenspaceinc.org/  St. Vincent de Paul (Eugene) svdp.us  Catholic Community Services ccslc.org/ Sheltercare sheltercare.org/  The Mission eugenemission.org/  Ending track “Term Oil Despair” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp  Download @ selfesteemboatwillie.bandcamp.com/track/term-oil-despair Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

James Barber returns to the podcast to recap the midterm election results. Barber was a candidate for the East Lane County Commissioner position. He was defeated in the primary. He later endorsed the eventual winner, Heather Buch. Barber continues to be a strong presence in Lane County politics as a progressive and a proud member of Our Revolution Lane County.  For more from James Barber go to  https://www.facebook.com/JamesBarberforLaneCounty/  Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie  Ending track "Cheeto in the White House" by SelfEsteem BoatWillie  available on Spotify, Apple Music, and on bandcamp @ selfesteemboatwillie.bandcamp.com   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Dave Villalobos (founder of Pedal Power Music) joins the podcast. Pedal Power Music connects people with the power of bicycles and music. Their scalable bicycle powered audio/visual system facilitates a truly unique experience that is fun, interactive and educational. This offering is a perfect way to connect the audience to the art that you’re presenting. Pedal Power Music can work closely with your organization to create an increase of bike culture within your targeted demographic. They love working with festivals and musicians but are available for anything from a backyard party to a major festival.  For more info and booking go to Pedalpowermusic.com  or email Dave@pedalpowermusic.com  Villalobos is also involved with the organization “Our Children’s Trust” who on October 26th were set to launch a lawsuit against the federal government over climate change and the effects it will have on future generations. The trial has been delayed but it will go forward at a later date. For more info to donate and/or volunteer to help this important cause go to Ourchildrenstrust.org  Ending track “Space Tree” by Medium Troy Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Rick Dancer is best known for his long career on local television news as an award winning anchor in the Eugene/Springfield area. Dancer had a brief stint in politics with a 2008 run for Secretary of State (on the Republican ticket) where he was narrowly defeated by future Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Currently he spends his time hitting the streets with a live broadcast on both Facebook and Instagram in which he familiarizes the local audience to its surroundings with an unmatched pizzaz. The often heartfelt broadcasts range from topics of personal struggle to controversial. Dancer has a knack of finding real people with real stories and truly giving them a voice and provoking action. His work has garnered respect from people in all walks of life and its is a tremendous honor to have him as a guest on the podcast.  For more info goto rickdancer.com @rickdancer  Ending track “Lead Or Get Out Of The Way” by SelfEsteem BoatWillie (feat. Haven) hosted by Patrick Stutz  aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

Mark Frohnmayer and Sara Wolf, representatives of STAR VOTING Lane County, join the podcast to discuss this crucial ballot measure designed to give voters a much stronger voice. (S.T.A.R. stands for Score Then Automatic Run-off) On November 6th Lane County Voters will have the opportunity to make history and vote in STAR Voting by voting "Yes on 20-290". If passed, STAR would be implemented by 2020 for all county elections with a single November general election (doing away with the closed primary process).  We urge everyone to check out www.starvoting.us/  for more info on this groundbreaking new way to have your voice heard on election day.  www.facebook.com/STARVoting/  www.starvoting.us/  Ending Track “Don’t Look Back" by SelfEsteem BoatWillie feat. Josh Martinez Available to purchase, download, and stream @ selfesteemboatwillie.bandcamp.com/  DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE (at your current address) is October 16th Go to vote.gov/ to register   Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro, LLC Oregoncashflowpro.com Stream this and all previous podcast episodes  @ strpod.com 

“Georgia” Keith Lunsford is a trombone player for the University of Oregon marching band. He joins the podcast to discuss the rigors of preparing for a daunting college football season (even for the band), the excitement of participating in the ESPN College Football Gameday television coverage, and the time he almost died on the road in Seattle, Washington at the PAC12 Basketball Championship. Lunsford was born in Kennesaw, Georgia and grew up very far removed from the rainforest of the northwest but from a young age found an interest in the Oregon Ducks through his love of football. He set his sights on a cross country move and started his journey in Oregon by splitting time between Lane Community College and the University of Oregon. He is now a junior and full time student of the University of Oregon and anyone who knows him knows that his positive attitude and perseverance will take him anywhere he wants to go.

CJ Steezz (of 86ixt LLC) joins the podcast. CJ Steezz is a Eugene, Oregon based musician and entrepreneur who recently went all in with his own (locally crafted) Tuxedo Vodka. CJ Steezz is the owner/founder of the 86xit brand, a multi-industry premium brand specializing in everything from music, film, fashion, and spirits. Tuxedo Vodka is only available in Oregon and is popping up at a liquor store near you soon. CJ Steezz just released a mixtape titled “Studio Booth Time Machine” available on all streaming sites now. Find CJ Steezz on facebook @ facebook.com/official86ixtbrand On Insta @cjsteezz86ixt and @86ixt_media Ending track “OMW” by CJ Steezz available on all streaming sites Music video on youtube @ https://youtu.be/AxxcirJxguA

Brody Jansen (aka Young B) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jansen is a 24 year old hip hop artist from Eugene, Oregon who recently released his debut album “94 to Infinity” (available on all streaming platforms). He is truly making a name for himself on the local level with his sights set on much bigger pastures. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah (but raised in Roseburg, Oregon) Jansen has built a strong following on Facebook and Instagram and is one of the most talented up and coming artists in the Oregon music scene. With a blend of old school and new school flow his art has been well received by both young and old in the hip hop community. For Brody Jansen the sky is the limit and he is proving to “Want it All”. Ending track “Want it All” by Brody Jansen Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming platforms Find Brody Jansen on IG @Brody_Jansen Hosted by Patrick Stutz aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie

Cameron Derby joins the podcast as an interview guest. Derby is a University of Oregon student in the school of journalism and host of the “Cam Derby Has the Floor” sports podcast. He has also worked with the University of Oregon’s KWVA radio on the show QuackSmack. During the summer of 2018 he worked as a sportscaster with an internship at Medford, Oregon’s KDRV 12 ABC news. He grew up in Medford, Oregon and has been an Oregon Duck fan his entire life and is now fulfilling a childhood dream to cover sports, his true passion, as a profession. For more info and to hear his podcast go to www.camderby.com/ Follow Cameron Derby on Twitter @CamDerbySC Ending track “Get the Matt a jumpin (Go Ducks)” by SelfEsteem BoatWillie Available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, and more. And for download @ https://selfesteemboatwillie.bandcamp.com/track/get-the-matt-a-jumpin

Amy Marie (a representative of “the Defiant Divas” clothing boutique) joins the podcast. The Divas are a group of over 25 women with the mission to spread the message of a body positive self image, a healthy spirit, and independence for woman while having fun doing it. Founded by Michelle Lyons, the divas continue to be a strong presence in the local Lane County community doing fashion shows, photoshoots, and working with a variety of charities all centered around independent women. For more info and events go to https://www.facebook.com/TheDivasFanPage/ Ending track “Pieces” by Samantha Shoffner (from Eugene, OR) Available on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music and more

An interview with James Barber of Our Revolution Lane County. Barber was a candidate for the East Lane County Commissioner position. He is a progressive Democrat who believes in raising the minimum wage to suit the growing cost of living, Medicare for ALL, and getting money out of politics. During his run for County Commissioner he found himself in hot water as some questionable tweets from his past surfaced and he was in a position far too many in the public eye find themselves these days. Having to defend the character of a much younger individual self. He showed that he has grown tremendously and has evolved as a human being and father. At the debate at which he addressed the issue the response to his heartfelt apology was as animated and supportive of any other topic discussed in the debate as a whole. Lane County residents, like all Americans, love a redemption story.

An interview with author and Eugene, Oregon resident Kyle Yamada. Yamada is a high school teacher who loves geeking out with his students about technology, but he hates it when they ignore him to look at their phones. He's been fascinated by high tech and the future ever since he fell in love with movies like Blade Runner and Back to the Future as a kid in the 1980s. Now that 2015 has come and gone without flying cars or hoverboards, he is skeptical about the promise of technology yet still can't help but get excited about the newest gizmos, especially if they come in a sleek, black case. In the rare moments when he's not teaching, creating, walking the dog or spending time with his family, Kyle enjoys reading classic science fiction. He lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife and two kids. Metanid Convergence is his first novel. Available on Amazon @ amazon.com/author/yamada

Tyler from That Oregon Life joins the podcast to talk about his website thatoregonlife.com that has reached 400k followers and continues to grow. At That Oregon Life, the goal is to provide the best premium Oregon content for Outdoors, Lifestyle, Sports and more. A community of proud Oregonians who love experiencing and sharing everything Oregon has to offer. for more go to thatoregonlife.com

an interview with Eugene, Oregon hip hop artist Endr Won. Endr Won is recognized and respected as someone who prides himself on substance over nonsense through a combination of lyrical skill and rigorous honesty. Hailing from Eugene, Oregon, Endr Won is especially admired for his attention grabbing LIVE performances that utilize confident stage presence, crowd interaction/participation, and a raw talent level that simply sets Endr Won apart from the majority. Endr Won's career as an artist has been a long road but has recently taken him across the country on a national tour and will soon take him across Canada on his first international tour. The release of his 3rd album is slated for September 2018. (some info was taken from his bio listed on endrwon.com)