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In which we begin to celebrate Tom McCall’s 100th birthday by examining his hawkish attitudes toward the war in Vietnam. Be SURE to join us at Tom McCall’s 100th Birthday party at The Jack London Bar on 3/23/2013 at 8:00pm. Want to know MORE about Tom McCall? We’ve got you covered! Listen to our Vortex 1 podcast and our McCall Prison Riot podcast and the other side of the “Environmental” Governor. The songlist is HERE.

In which we dig up an old Portland tale for Oregon’s birthday. And check out Sue Vorenberg’s Columbian article on the closing of Pearson Air Museum here. Be sure to join us on February 19th, 2013 at The Jack London Bar at 7:30pm to help celebrate Oregon’s Birthday! It’s free, and we’ll have cake!!!

In which we learn that finders are not necessarily keepers, at least when it comes to giant outer space rocks.

In which we learn that one sock and 500 sheep can grow into an empire.

In which we learn even MORE about the murderer Danford Balch. Recorded live at the Jack London Bar. Featuring the banjo stylings of Kerry Hallet.

In which we learn that dead whales are not welcome to settle in for a long winter’s nap on Oregon beaches, at least as far as the State Highway Division in concerned. Featuring an interview with Paul Linman. Cause it’s our Kick Ass Oregon History Christmas Special!!! Mr. Linnman has, of course, LITERALLY writen the book on the subject – and it’s a great volume. You should buy The Exploding Whale right here. And here is a youtube clip of Mr. Linnman’s segment. As he states in our interview – you’ve seen it a TON, and he has never received any compensation for it – so do him a favor for years of enjoyment, and buy his damn book! And here is a poem by some Welsh fellow that kinda bastardized the Oregon version (IMHO) A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas And from  The Oregonian,  11-22-1970, page, 74,

In which we learn that Oregon Governor Tom McCall was a committed champion of prisoner’s rights, yet even he could not prevent riots and deadly escapes from Oregon’s prisons. Find this episode’s playlist here. We tried to interview current OSP Superintendent Jeff Premo about Prison Riots in Oregon, but he refused to speak with us. So The Resident Historian wrote a bitchy bloggy post that you can read right here. And here is a link to the Famous Oregon JailBreaks! episode referenced in the above podcast.

In which we learn that it takes a village to keep DB Cooper’s legacy alive. Be sure to join us on Saturday, November 17th, 2012 , Kick Ass Oregon History is proud to partner with  The Hollywood Theater to bring you DB Cooper Movie Night! Need the basics on DB Cooper? Listen to DB Cooper Part One and DB cooper Part Two, released last year.

In which we learn that neither death nor shitty pizza can prevent Portland’s restless prostitutes from walking the streets of Stumptown. Be sure to join us for our SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT 10/26 at The Mission Theatre! View this episode’s Playlist!

In which we learn that being naked and shaking your money maker can mean whatever you want it to, according to the Oregon constitution. Join us on our 10/17/2012 Historic Strip Club Party Bus Tour! KAOH5.5 Song List.