The Good Life Central Oregon Podcast interviews Central Oregonians with a particularly interesting story in the fields of music, art, food & beer, the outdoors, business, sports, etc. We dig deep and then ask them why they live in Central Oregon and their advice on living the Good Life.
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GLCO 29 ~ Musings on music, the four hour work week, world travel and rocking to very small fans with Victor Johnson
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In 2003 Victor started focusing on kids music that didn’t drive parents crazy. He soon became a leading kids artist in the U.S. with a growing international reputation for making great kids music. His music has appeared on national television, NPR, Nick Jr and Parenting magazines as well as commercials in the U.S. and Europe. He’s received several …
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GLCO 28 ~ The World On The Water with Kiley & Lynette from WOW Boards
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Kiley worked construction heading into the recession of 2008. Naturally work didn't last long. Lynette created a property management company and luckily was good at it. She asked her husband if he could do anything, what would he do. He replied, 'Shape boards'. So they started World On Water boards that builds custom surf and SUP boards where art a…
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GLCO 27 ~ From doodling in the margins of a small community to growing up and going big with artist Adam Haynes
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For me his art conjures up images of MC Escher, Japanese Block Art, Go Pro, and a quirky, yet fun sense of humor like Where’s Waldo. It also gives a sense of serious whimsy due to its sophisticated delivery of boyhood dreams. Adam Haynes is an artist raised in the quiet community of Camp Sherman. He has gone on to do work for Nike, Adidas, Patagoni…
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GLCO 26 ~ Finding balance through family, racing and spinal adjustments with Doctor of PT, Greg Zadow
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In this episode we talk to Doctor of Physical Therapy, Greg Zadow, who is a native Australian, former Cat 2 cyclist, outdoorsman, and family man. He shares his insights on finding the Good Life through movement, competition, and finding balance both in physical fitness, but also in life. And rumor has it, he got his start by wrestling crocs with hi…
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GLCO 25 ~ From Wildlife Biologist To One Mother Of A Brewer With Veronica Vega (From Deschutes Brewery)
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GLCO 24 ~ How a world-class paddler started making guitars for world-class musicians with Jayson Bowerman
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Jayson is a world-class paddler with first descents in Oregon, California and Colorado and has represented the US at World Championship competitions in Freestyle Kayaking, Open Canoe, and Surf Kayak. He also became a Luthier with Breedlove guitars and now owns Bowerman Guitars, a company of one where he builds guitars, mandolins and lap steels for …
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GLCO 23 ~ How she became a modern day, barefoot, acoustic, “International” troubador and athlete with my buddy Beth Wood
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Beth makes a living touring the nation playing music and making folks feel good. Join us as she explains why she always plays barefoot and as I convince her that her music extends to international waters… Buddy Beth Wood is also the first non-Central Oregon resident guest on the show. However, she has become so integrated into some of Central Orego…
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GLCO 22 ~ Finding purpose in his second life; One man’s war to save America’s lost veterans one fish at a time with Brett Miller
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Brett Miller has survived a house fire, wildland fire, war, IED explosion, 3 years in a VA hospital, downhill racing and Racing Across America on a bike. This is his second life... And he's waging war on Post Traumatic Stress in our disabled vets... one fish at a time. If you have ever wondered how some people just seem to always keep their cool no…
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GLCO 21 ~ Finding Joy in skiing, competition, coaching and beyond with Olympian Ben Husaby
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Executive Director/Nordic Director Ben Husaby is a two-time Olympian in Nordic skiing with an impressive record of running and multi-sport accomplishments including winning the Bend Pole Pedal Paddle consecutively from 1999 – 2004. Plus… he found the sweet spot in Central Oregon.
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GLCO 20 ~ Recap of 2014 GLCO Podcast Highlights
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After the culmination of the first year of the Good Life Central Oregon Podcast, we recap with the highlight reel in preparation of forging ahead to 2015. Thank you for listening.
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GLCO 19 ~ Discovering the path of a lost boy to an international leader and Central Oregon with Pastor Mike Silva
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GLCO 18 ~ The value of a great smile and volleyball as a business school with Dr. Blair Struble
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Dr. Blair Struble grew up in Bend playing volleyball at Mt View before playing volleyball and earning her undergrad at Willamette University. She then went to OHSU for dental school followed by her orthodontic residency at UW. Upon returning to Central Oregon, she has become one of the preeminent orthodontists in Bend. Meanwhile she also coaches vo…
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GLCO 17 ~ Turning Despair to Hope and the Broken into Unbreakable; Take a walk up the driveway with Troy and Kim Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
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Troy and Kim Meeder are husband and wife team who are authors, speakers and founders of the non-profit Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch that has rescued hundreds of horses and families from trauma and abuse. They have experience with some of the most horrific stories one could imagine, yet they continue to work “in the trenches” to provide hope and the Go…
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GLCO 16 ~ Discovering a world of adventure through the written word, a broken heart and a moldy tent with freelance writer, Tim Neville (Redux)
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Tim Neville travels the world living the magazine dream, AND gets paid to do it. As a polyglot, polymath and poly-passionate person, he is an award winning freelance writer who frequently writes for Outside Magazine, The New York Times among others. This Central Oregonian has a unique perspective on adventure, risk and reward and knows how to tell …
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GLCO 15 ~ Life after retirement… filled with fitness, adventure and multiple world records with Tom Landis
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GLCO 15 ~ Life after retirement… filled with fitness, adventure and multiple world records with Tom Landis A conversation with 71 year old bad ass swimmer, surfer and backpacker, and Central Oregonian Tom Landis. We discuss, among other things, reigniting the competitive drive and reaching a high level of fitness and competition and finding motivat…
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GLCO 14 ~ Paradise lost and found: Tale of a homeless hippy child that became fierce and independent while working with top chefs in Europe, with Chef Rose Archer
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Rose is a notable chef in Bend having trained under top pastry chefs as well as in Europe. She worked at Broken Top as pastry chef and culinary queen for many Bend publications after moving to Central Oregon. She then started her own lunch catering service called 12:00 O’clock Tart. She is a world traveler, a teacher, a board member for Family Acce…
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GLCO 13 (Part 2) - Stories of seasonal migratory work as an NFL lineman, Green Bay Packers hall of famer, author, entrepreneur, coach and college professor Ken Ruettgers
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GLCO 13 (Part 1) ~ Stories of seasonal migratory work as an NFL lineman, Green Bay Packers hall of famer, author, entrepreneur, coach and college professor Ken Ruettgers
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GLCO 12 ~ Remembering the “Golden” rule and how to turn failing students into amazing students with successful educator, superintendent and underdog advocate, Jim Golden.
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Sisters School District Superintendent Jim Golden shares his stories of being a young hooligan, LA gangs, and what it takes to turn the toughest kids to teach into amazing students. He also shares lessons and insight he has learned in his long career educating these students with parents, teachers, and of course, us.…
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GLCO 11 ~ Pediatrician and entrepreneur, Dr. Rick Cuddihy talks to us about medicine, passion, risk, cycling, problems and solutions with healthcare and his take on the Good Life in Central Oregon
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After 18 years as a pediatrician, Dr. Rick Cuddihy, departed down the road less traveled and began practicing entrepreneurial medicine helping physicians with the toughest task they perform… communicating effectively with their patients. Pediatrician and entrepreneur, Dr. Rick Cuddihy talks to us about medicine, passion, risk, cycling, problems and…
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GLCO 10 ~ Pursuing perfection and passion despite a 20 year layover. Preston Thompson of Thompson Guitars tells us about his return to how he makes the Good Life sound so good.
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GLCO 09 - Risk Passion Pioneering Art and Music in Central Oregon with Dennis McGregor.mp3
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GLCO 09 ~ Risk, Passion & Pioneering Art and Music in Central Oregon with Dennis McGregor. He left California...with his wife and twin daughters in search of a simpler, quieter life. But, that's when things got interesting. Dennis tells a story of risking it all on passion and ended up pioneering the art and music scene in a town that is nationally…
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GLCO - 8 A conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Jay Mather and his tales of the worst and best of humanity.mp3
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GLCO 7 Bridging the gap between wayward students and a very Good Life in the water with Greg Bridges of Eager Beaver Surf Company.mp3
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GLCO 06 - Becoming a Mountain Man at age 50 and a Caveman at 60. A story of life long reinvention with Brent McGregor.mp3
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GLCO 5 - Finding the Athletes Swagger with coach, trainer & business owner: Tate Metcalf.mp3
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GLCO 04 - Together on the water with Dave & Meg Chun of Kialoa Paddles.mp3
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GLCO 03 - Perspectives of Olympian & Hall of Fame Beach Volleyball Pioneer, Miki McFadden
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GLCO 02 - How to really, REALLY taste beer with Deschutes Brewery's tasting guru, Amanda Benson
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GLCO 01 Pursuing perfection with a guitar and Hobbs the Man
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Discussion with Hobbs Magarét from Hobbs the Band on guitar, the pursuit of perfection and living the Good Life in Central Oregon
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