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In which we learn that neither death nor shitty pizza can prevent Portland’s restless prostitutes from walking the streets of Stumptown.

This episode was first produced 10/17/2012.

As is the case with many ghost stories, some of the utterances today are surely bullshit. Here’s some “history” on the White Eagle. You can find some information on the “hauntings” on the OTP website. And Heather Arndt Anderson addressed some of the ghostly legends in the Mercury’s 2014 Eat and Drink. But what the hell is a Halloween Special without some Bullshit?

In which we learn that almost being in Idaho does not exempt one from the long arm of the Os.

In which we learn that faking history can be frightening.

This episode was first produced 4/1/2012 (get it?)

In which we learn what it was like to be stuck in the car with Doug , Andy, Max, and Malee.

In which we learn that the man who was arguably Oregon’s greatest governor was arguably an asshole.

This podcast was first produced 1/22/2014

In which we learn that Oregon was more than just a place to pass through whilst On The Road.

Featuring an interview with Professor Jeff Jaeckle, and a poem by William Reagan

The first known recording of “Howl” was at Reed, dude. Of course, at Reed…

This podcast was first produced 2/1/2014

In which we discuss with author Peter Stark, his book “ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire” You can read about Peter Stark at his website peterstarkauthor.com. You can purchase the book from powells.com. Friend of the show Joe Streckert has a review of the book at portlandmercury.com.

In which we begin to celebrate Tom McCall’s 100th birthday by examining his hawkish attitudes toward the war in Vietnam.

This episode was first produced 2/27/2013.

In which we learn that the “Green Governor” was focused on a green that doesn’t grow on trees, or rather comes from halting the growth of trees.

This podcast was first produced March 14, 2013

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.

This episode was first produced November 17, 2012.