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The Portland 50, a podcast series about the people who dreamt, built and championed the innovation, growth and uniqueness of Portland. Each episode is a narrative journey told by the founders, leade... more
FAQs about The Portland 50:How many episodes does The Portland 50 have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.
August 13, 2018Series 1: #31 - David NemarnikIn this week's episode we feature David Nemarnik, CEO of Pacific Coast Fruits, a company founded by his father. Pacific Coast Fruits is a produce distributor that started in the historic Produce Row over four decades ago. David is also the owner and manager of Alloro Vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains....more45minPlay
August 06, 2018Series 1: #30 - Rick Bauman of the Portland Bridge PedalIn this week's episode we feature Rick Bauman, a former state legislator and county commissioner. In 1994, Rick organized the first large-scale American bike tour of Vietnam. Inspired by the view from the Marquam Bridge of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption, Rick started the Portland Bridge Pedal in 1996. By 2007, it was the third largest organized bicycle tour in the world....more37minPlay
August 01, 2018Series 1: #29 Marcus HarveyIn this week's episode we feature Marcus Harvey, a Portland area native. In 2014, Marcus started the @Portland Instagram page that has grown to over 322,000 followers. A few months later he began his iconic brand with two Portland t-shirts. In four years, his Portland Gear brand has partnered with Widmer Brewing, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and the Portland Thorns. Portland Gear is part of the movement to bring baseball to Portland....more44minPlay
July 23, 2018Series 1: #28 - Walter Cole; Darcelle of Darcelle XV ShowplaceIn this week's episode we feature Walter Cole, you might know him by his stage name, Darcelle. Walter was born and raised in Portland, and in the 60's bought a tavern that became the Darcelle XV Showplace. He started dressing in drag shortly after he bought the tavern and in 2016 Darcelle was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Oldest Drag Queen....more34minPlay
July 16, 2018Series 1: #27 - Homer WilliamsIn this week's episode we feature Homer Williams, a real estate developer for more than 40 years. Homer was instrumental in the success of the Pearl District and South Waterfront. He's now focusing his time and energy on his non-profit, Harbor of Hope, and is looking to be an integral part in helping to solve our homeless crisis....more45minPlay
July 09, 2018Series 1: #26 - Nigel Jaquiss of Willamette WeekIn this week's episode we feature Nigel Jaquiss, investigative reporter for Willamette Week for the last 20 years. Nigel has been referred to as the reporter of last resort and in 2005, he and the paper won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on his work exposing Governor Neil Goldschmidt's abuse of a 14 year old girl....more34minPlay
July 02, 2018Series 1: #25 - Tres Shannon & Cat Daddy of Voodoo DoughnutIn this week's episode we feature Tres Shannon and 'Cat Daddy' who started Voodoo Doughnut in 2003 in downtown Portland. They are known for their creative doughnuts, like the now infamous maple bacon doughnut, and operate seven stores and one food cart. And, of course, the world knows that 'good things come in pink boxes'....more1h 1minPlay
July 02, 2018Portland50VoodooDoughnutsIn this week's episode we feature Tres Shannon and 'Cat Daddy' who started Voodoo Doughnuts in 2003 in downtown Portland. They are known for their creative doughnuts, like the now infamous maple bacon doughnut, and operate seven stores and one food cart. And, of course, the world knows that 'good things come in pink boxes'....more1h 1minPlay
June 25, 2018Series 1: #24 - Kim Malek of Salt & StrawIn this week's episode we feature Kim Malek, founder and owner of Salt & Straw. She started the small batch, handmade local ice cream company with her cousin, Tyler. Salt & Straw is based out of Portland and there are now 15 shops along the west coast....more52minPlay
June 18, 2018Series 1: #23 - Former Portland Mayor Bud ClarkIn this week's episode we feature former Mayor Bud Clark. As mayor he initiated and led the campaign to build the Oregon Convention Center, and is known for his distinctive cry. Outside of Portland, Bud Clark is best known as the raincoat-wearing model for the "Expose Yourself to Art" poster from 1978....more47minPlay
FAQs about The Portland 50:How many episodes does The Portland 50 have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.