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In which we learn that, when looking for Portland treasure, sometimes you gotta get outta town.

In which we learn that Oregon gold is pure, dude.

In which we learn that Portland has been a bad little town for quite some time. You can find the book here, or visit Powells or another local bookstore to purchase a copy. The Murder by Experts podcast is a must hear! Be forewarned: this episode has some offensive language.  

In which we learn that backyard beasties have been a Portland problem from time immemorial.

In which we learn that Portland is not really known for its pi/e.

In which we take a close look at Oregon's beaver.

In which we learn, in our final podcast from our Summer Road Trip, that Oregon is a big place to call home. The beat quote in the series is from Kerouac’s On The Road.

In which we learn that Oregon has a history of treating the mentally ill as less than human, even in death. Featuring excerpts from “One Flew Over The Cukoo’s Nest,” by Ken Kesey.

This episode was first produced 9/15/2012

In which we learn , in this, our second ever episode, about the 1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane.

In which we learn that being in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you don't have history.