Spent the Rent Podcast

Brad Unger joins the podcast to discuss financial tips for the New Year, adjusting your finances for inflation, and more. Unger is the Branch Manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union (Springfield, Oregon Fred Myer location).

OnPoint Community Credit Union

Kevin Cronin joins the podcast to discuss housing in Eugene, new renter protections, the results of Tuesday's election, and more. Cronin is an affordable housing advocate and member of the Eugene Tenant Alliance.

EUGENE TENANT ALLIANCE

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Maggie Van Wey and Amberlee Dawson join the podcast to discuss the work they do at  Full Access. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Full Access is a nonprofit organization that provides services and resources to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to talk about what Patty missed when he was in England and whatever else they talk about.

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3 Emcees from Eugene join the podcast to share memories of their friend Loren “Lomo” Morrison, who passed away recently.  

Appearances by Rio (MPRFCT), Kay Eye (the Big Dirty), and Endr Won 

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Daniel Ivy joins the podcast to discuss a 4-week camp he is conducting on how to run your own Dungeons & Dragons game. 

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Five years of clips from the podcast featuring (in order of appearance) Endr Won, Blair Conrad, Kaz Zaidi, Dan Cole from Suds ‘Em Yourself, F.J.Gouldner,  UO Professor Ben Saunders, Pat Miller, “Brooklyn” Jay, Lora Workman, Taylor Jones, Chris Wig, Albert Lee, Thomas Hiura, Adam & Cohen, Sammy Warm Hands, Tre Stewart, Mark Molina, Thomas Hiura (again), Mayor Sean VanGordon, Tim Lewis, Police Chief Andrew Shearer, Alan Benevedes, Dana Peterson-Crabb, Cameron Derby, Endr Won (again), and Leonard Stoehr.

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Blair Conrad returns to the podcast to update us on her journey from homelessness to University. Blair is a recovering drug addict who found herself on the streets and pregnant. With the help of some great local resources, Blair has completely turned her life around. She is a mother, a wife,  and a valued citizen in the 541 community. She has just completed two degrees (an associates and a transfer) at LCC and will be attending the University of Oregon in the fall.   

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Madelaine Au joins the podcast. Madelaine is the Executive Director and Founder of the Eugene Tea Festival with a goal to help grow the tea community in Eugene.

More info @ eugeneteafest.org

Eugene Tea Festival

May 20th-21st 10am-4pm

Farmer's Market Pavilion

85 E. 8th Avenue 

Eugene, OR 97401

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The First Ever, Spent the Rent Podcast Oregon Trivia Episode. Guests will be chosen randomly Friday April 28th. Stay tuned for more info.     

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Anthony Reed joins the podcast. Anthony Reed is a candidate for School Board Director in Springfield, Oregon and is a journeyman carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 270.  

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Spent the Rent Podcast Presents

2 Pats in a Pod (Volume 5)

Patric Miller joins the podcast as a guest to discuss the criminal indictment of Donald Trump. Miller is a longtime friend of the show and supporter.  He has tons of cool experience in communications, music production, and more.   

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NEW SINGLE 

“Feel Of My Skin”

By Patty Rose 

feat. Gradient 

Joe Berney joins the podcast to discuss his time as Lane County Commissioner, talk about his life after elected office, and shares his insight on the future of Springfield, Oregon. 

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Roger McConnell joins the podcast to discuss his music, recording with Patty Rose, and a benefit concert for his daughter, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. McConnell is a guitar wizard and natural performer who has been rockin’ stages in Oregon for decades.

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Alan Stout joins the podcast to discuss the division in the country, labor from a small business owner's perspective, and more. Stout is a Republican and former candidate for State Representative in Oregon’s House District 12.

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K.I.Design joins the podcast. K.I. is a hip artist, entertainer, and owner/operator of the Big Dirty venue in Eugene, Oregon.

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Dana Petersen-Crabb and Josh Knotts join the podcast as (remote) interview guests. They both work at ShelterCare, a local nonprofit working to provide housing and behavioral health services to individuals and families who are experiencing chronic homelessness, newly homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

Springfield, Oregon City Councilor Leonard Stoehr joins the podcast to discuss NBA basketball, a potential vacancy on the council, the future of Springfield/Eugene and Lane County and more.

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Devon Lawson-McCourt joins the podcast. Lawson-McCourt is a McKenzie High School student who is pushing legislators to lower the voting age to 16. Much like many of today’s youth, Lawson-McCourt is extremely passionate and engaged civically, primarily on a local grassroots level.

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Mister Ooh-La-La joins the podcast to discuss wrestling in the Northwest,the time he was a guest on the Jerry Springer show, and his (2009) film “Earth Day” and the backlash that surrounded it. Mister is a wrestling impresario for POW! Wrestling, is an avid Elvis fan, and film aficionado.

POW! Pro Wrestling

Daniel Isaacson joins the podcast to discuss the vacant City Council seat Eugene, Oregon Ward 7. Isaacson has lived in Ward 7 for 2.75 years; is a small business owner and partner in One Gro Inc.; has served as chair of the Eugene Planning Commission; promised to listen to the people in the area, and that they are focused on neighborhood issues, crime, homelessness and transportation.

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Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to discuss the ‘22 election results, and how it will affect those living in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Hiura is a former candidate for Eugene Mayor, a hip hop artist under the name Gradient, and host of the Broken Class Podcast.

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James Otter joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming feature length independent film release “Valley of Sickness and Death” (coming Halloween!!). Otter is an eclectic, eccentric underground artist specializing in horror of all kinds. He runs a hidden community of poets and is known locally as the dark Poet Overlord.

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Doyle Canning joins the podcast to give us her 2022 election endorsements.  Canning is a former candidate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a Democrat and is a strong voice for the progressive movement in Oregon.

Lane County Drop Box Locations

Randy Groves joins the podcast to discuss houselessness in Lane County, the vacancy on City Council (after the Recall in Ward 7), issues affecting West Eugene, and more. Groves is City Councilor in Eugene, Oregon (Ward 8) and the former Chief and Executive Director for the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department.

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Lou Sinniger (board member HCAO) joins the podcast to discuss Ballot Measure 111.

A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to require that the state "ensure that every resident of Oregon has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right."

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Health Care For All Oregon

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming election, public safety, transportation, and what is happening in Springfield.

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Vince Casey joins the podcast to discuss the housing market in Lane County and what it takes to become a homeowner. Vince Casey is a Realtor in the Eugene and Springfield, Oregon area.

Vince Casey Real Estate

Michelle Emmons joins the podcast. Emmons is a candidate for State Representative in Oregon’s 12th District. She is a self-proclaimed “Dirt Road Democrat” spreading the message that “Rural Voices Matter”.

Find out more about Emmons for Oregon

André Sirois joins the podcast. Sirois is a professor of Journalism and Cinema Studies at the University of Oregon. Sirois is also an established hip hop artist, known as DJ Food Stamp (aka the REAL Dr. dré).

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Garrett Bridgens joins the podcast. Garrett Bridgens is the Athletic Director of South Lane School District. Garrett’s wife, Heather, passed away April 8th, after her battle with cancer. Heather was an athlete, educator, coach, wife, and mother of 4. There has been an endowment fund started in Heather’s honor that is designed to help every kid in the South Lane School District play sports at zero cost to their family.

DONATE with link below

Heather Cunningham Bridgens Fund

hcbfund.org

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Endr Won returns to the podcast for the third time. Endr Won is a hip hop artist based in Eugene, Oregon who has been rockin’ the mic for 2 decades and is promoting his newest album release “The Last Few Years” available on all major streaming sites ( linktr.ee/endrwon )

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Cameron Derby joins the podcast as a guest. Derby is the (new) Sports Director for KEZI 9. Derby studied Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon and has spent the past few years covering sports in his hometown of Medford, Oregon.

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Representatives of the 40th Annual Slug Queen Competition

Maiya Becker and “raining Queen” Galaxia Cosmos

The 40th Annual S.L.U.G. Queen will take place

Friday August 12th @ 6pm in Eugene, Oregon

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Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy is an author, hip hop artist, punk rock musician, co-host of the Bat Fan Addict podcast, and host of the Take 92 podcast.

DFS Punk has a new album

“Klandemic” available @ take92.com

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Brandon Ferguson joins the podcast to discuss becoming a teacher, working with students and parents, and the challenges faced by educators in 2022. Ferguson is a teacher in Springfield, Oregon.

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