Michael Easter is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. Michael’s investigations have taken him into ancient monasteries in Bhutan, US Special Forces training grounds, high-tech genetic labs in Iceland & some of the world’s most remote wilderness areas.
Michael chats with us fresh from his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast promoting his new book 'The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Healthy, Happy Self.' Support The Portland Podcast by visiting us at http://pdxpodcast.com/ & rating on Apple Podcasts.  Support the show

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The Portland Podcast is a “BBC-flavoured” independent talk show based in Portland, OR, hosted by Gregory Druker Day. Catch Gregory’s entertainment wrap-up THE DISH every Wednesday on KPTV-12’s More Good Day Oregon (Oregon’s top-rated morning program).

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Zhou Fang is the founder of Intersectional Group, an EDI practice based in Portland, OR. Zhou's multilingual and multicultural background helps her assist leaders and teams to navigate the complex and layered Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion space.

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The Dutch-born painter was considered one of the finest artists ever to work in the Pacific Northwest. Rest in peace, Hank. 

 
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Today's guest is comedian Ricky Velez whose debut comedy special 'Here's Everything' is now available on HBO Max. Pete Davidson & Judd Apatow are executive producers of the special. Michael Bonfiglio directs. Ricky acted in & co-produced last years hit comedy 'The King of Staten Island' with Judd Apatow and is currently working with Judd on a new top-secret project... of which we'll learn nothing about today! Support The Portland Podcast by rating on Apple Podcasts. Visit us at http://pdxpodcast.com/. Support the show

Ricky Velez

Zakk Wylde is the founder, guitarist, and lead singer of the heavy metal band band Black Label Society who you can catch this Friday, October 8 at the Roseland Theater in Portland. The group’s new full length album 'Doom Crew Inc' drops appropriately enough on Black Friday of this year. The record is a tribute to the BLS road crew and a salute to band’s loyal legion of fans.  Zakk’s also featured on Ozzy Osbourne’s forthcoming record and will be touring with the rock legend in 2022 to support the of the album. Music used under license. Support The Portland Podcast by rating on Apple Podcasts. Visit us at http://pdxpodcast.com/. Support the show

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