In which we learn that Portlanders just can’t seem to stay inside, even when it might kill grandma and grandpa. A big thank you to Oregon State University’s Professor Chris Nichols for chatting with us about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. You can read his fantastic Tweetstorm on the epidemic HERE, and read his Washington Port article HERE. DKC’s DoubleDub article on the epidemic in Portland can be found HERE. And be sure to check out the Infuenza Encyclopedia HERE!

In which we learn that everyone can enjoy complaining about everyone else. A big thank you to true-crime historian JB Fisher and Dead Memories Portland‘s Kevin-Michael Moore for their thoughts on some Old Portlands.

In which we learn that the darkness of Oregon’s winter can hide many sins. You can buy JB Fisher’s book HERE.

In which we learn that no amount of crummy Washington beer will bring back old-timey Oregon.

In which we learn that the view is the best part of the movie. A HUGE THANK YOU to this podcast’s sponsors – Oregon Film, Dogwood Distilling, pFriem Beer, Trailhead Coffee, and the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City. Thanks to Sara Anson Vaux for her insight on Clint Eastwood. Thank you to Matthew Cowan of OHS (who says that he misspoke on the tape, and PYW was filmed on 35mm, and blown up to 70mm). Here are our photos of the film set. Here is a trailer for Paint Your Wagon, and here is the Simpson’s version of the film. ***EDIT! Our November 2017 viewing at the Hollywood Theater in Portland had some great press, including KATU, KPTV 12, and one of the selected events of the week from the Portland Mercury! We hope to see you at the Hollywood on 11/16/2017. We hear tell that LEE MARVIN’s PANTS will be on display! Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the Baker Heritage Museum.

In which we learn that Portland celebrity ghosts can haunt where ever they fucking well choose.

In which we learn that Benson Bubblers are a great place to stash cash.

In which we learn that guy with the gun rack in his pick up is just keeping us safe from invasion.

In which we learn that running a city is a dirty business.

In which we learn that the rewards of a life given in service to the people of Oregon is Washington prunes.