Best KPSU Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond Footnotes - The American Circus 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

47:53

New Host Abigail Preston and PSU Alumni Sam Schrader discuss a broad history of the American traveling tented circus in a new remote recording format.By Beyond Footnotes

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Iran and the United States of America 42:03

4y ago42:03

42:03

Join me as I discuss the history of relations between Iran and the United States of America with professor Robson, as specialist in the Middle East. After the beginning of the New Year, it is important to contextualize the events which unfolded surrounding these two nations. The possible outbreak of war is still a very real possibility and to under…

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The Gold Rush: Lynching in the Pacific West 52:39

4+ y ago52:39

52:39

In this interview with Professor David Johnson we discuss general trends of lynching in the Pacific West. Professor Johnson discusses two projects he is currently working on. The first is a digital project which maps lynchings in the Pacific West. The second is a book discussing the legendary lynching of a hispanic woman in California during the Go…

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Public History with Professor Schechter 45:21

5y ago45:21

45:21

Ever wanted to know: what in the world is “public history?” Well, this week we spoke with Professor Patricia Schechter about just what it means to be a public historian, the nitty gritty details of the important work involved, and specifically, a public installation she coordinated at the Multnomah County Library celebrating the newspaper “Street R…

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The Progressive Era: How much do you know? 48:23

5y ago48:23

48:23

Join us as we talk with Professor Jennifer Kerns about the Progressive era. political activism and social change colored the world. Workers rose up and demanded higher wages and humane working conditions from the corporations and factories they worked for. Industrialization, urbanization, picketing, strikes fires, labor movements, all you wanted to…

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Navigating the Waters of Past and Present: A conversation with Prof. Marc Rodriguez 39:48

5y ago39:48

39:48

Navigating the murky waters of past and present we have a striking conversation with Professor Marc Simon Rodriguez about Chicano and Race history in the United States. Join us to learn about the Pacific Historical Review, the history of the Carceral State in the West, and how the Chicano Movement changed the ethnic identities of Mexican Americans.…

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Mary Queen Of Scots: Entertaining or edifying? 41:28

5y ago41:28

41:28

Have you ever wondered how accurate those period movies are? Maybe you haven't, but if you have...never fear Christian and I are here! We recently saw the 2018 version of Mary Queen of Scots, and boy did we have a lot to say. With its high budget and award winning cast, it's sure to entertain, but does it educate? Did Mary and Elizabeth ever meet? …

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Medieval Hour: with our resident medievalist, Professor John Ott 54:59

5y ago54:59

54:59

He’s back! Professor John Ott kindly returned to the show to discuss religion in medieval Europe and the different relationships it created and affected. Join Christian and myself as we discuss the role of religion in the lives of the average Medieval European as well as some of the important events and evolutions of the clergy and the Church. We d…

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Armantrout 41:03

5+ y ago41:03

41:03

I've got a new host! His name is Christian and he is awesome! Check us out as we interview one of the funniest and wisest professors around, Professor George Armantrout.By Beyond Footnotes

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The Witch Hunts in Early Modern Europe with Dr. Jennifer D. Selwyn 20:08

5+ y ago20:08

20:08

Learn the real story behind the Witch Hunts of early modern Europe as we talk with Dr. Jennifer Selwyn about a subject that is more than just a popular Halloween costume.By Beyond Footnotes

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Meet Your New Host: Emile Nelson 32:18

5+ y ago32:18

32:18

Hello all! My name is Emile and this is an interview done by me, your new host of Beyond Footnotes. I interviewed your former hosts, Lily and Maddy in regards to their thesis projects and future plans, now that they have graduated. Have a listen and get to know the women behind the scenes.By Beyond Footnotes

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Dr. Tim Garrison 45:01

5+ y ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, we interview Dr. Tim Garrison, who is the Department Chair of the History Department at Portland State University. He received his PhD at the University of Kentucky. He studies the history of the Native American south, American Indian legal history, and the history of the removal crisis.…

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Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management 42:07

6y ago42:07

42:07

Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Dr. Danny Kim 31:13

6y ago31:13

31:13

Dr. Danny Kim by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Interview with Catherine McNeur: Trees, Bugs, and Environmental History 15:33

6y ago15:33

15:33

Join us as we talk with Dr. Catherine McNeur, environmental historian here at PSU, whose recent research into the oft-maligned ailanthus tree tells of how humans make sense of the world around us and apply meaning to trees and plants.By Beyond Footnotes

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Katrine Barber 39:15

6y ago39:15

39:15

In this episode we interview Dr. Katrine Barber, professor at PSU and public historian.By Beyond Footnotes

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Let's Talk About Archives! with Bryce Henry and Cris Paschild 28:11

6y ago28:11

28:11

In this episode we interview Bryce Henry, archivist at the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Archive, and Cris Paschild, University Archivist and head of Special Collections here at Portland State. We discuss the various pathways to a career in archival, library, and records management, talk about the differences between archivists and hi…

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Dr. Vivek Shandas 29:17

6+ y ago29:17

29:17

We sit down with Dr. Vivek Shandas to discuss the Canopy Story project, interdisciplinary public history, and the histories of some of our favorite trees in Portland.By Beyond Footnotes

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Get to know the hosts 18:17

6+ y ago18:17

18:17

Get to know two members of the Beyond Footnotes team! Learn about our projects outside of podcasting and why we love history.By Beyond Footnotes

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Mary Rose 29:49

6+ y ago29:49

29:49

In this episode we interview Mary Rose, the Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Vancouver.By Beyond Footnotes

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Are We More Divided Than Ever? | Amy Rathfelder 26:52

7y ago26:52

26:52

Are We More Divided Than Ever? | Amy Rathfelder by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Beyond Coursework: Maddie Mott 48:17

7y ago48:17

48:17

In this episode of Beyond Footnotes we interview Maddie Mott, a PSU history undergraduate and development coordinator at the Clackamas County Historical Society. This is Maddie’s second time on the show-- in winter quarter we interviewed her and her colleague Corinne Rupp their work at the Clackamas County Historical Society. Recently Maddie had an…

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Will Schneider 30:54

7y ago30:54

30:54

In this episode of Beyond Footnotes, we explore the history of the American West through music. Our guest is William Schneider, a second-year graduate student who recently completed his Master thesis “Music and Race in the American West.” We discuss how music is a valuable form of historical analysis, despite being underutilized by historians, and …

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Slowdive – Sugar For The Pill

7y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/04-sugar-for-the-pill.mp3By KPSU

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John Ott | Resident Medievalist 48:07

7y ago48:07

48:07

John Ott | Resident Medievalist by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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David Peterson Del Mar | Africa in American Mind 46:23

7y ago46:23

46:23

In this episode we interview PSU professor of history, Peterson David Del Mar. We discuss his upcoming book, African, American: From Tarzan to Dreams from My Father – Africa in the U.S. Imagination, which delves into the perceptions of Africa by white and black Americans. As Del Mar puts it, “Going to Africa has always been a metaphor for Americans…

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Corinne Rupp & Maddie Mott 1:20:06

7y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In this episode, two lovely and lively women share their experience as new museum professionals at the Clackamas County Historical Society's Museum of the Oregon Territory. Corinne Rupp graduated with her Bachelor's in History from PSU in 2016 and is the Director of Programs. Maddie will graduate in June and is the Development Coordinator. For addi…

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Eliza Canty-Jones | Community Engagement 42:06

7y ago42:06

42:06

Did you ever wonder what historians can do outside of academia? Well, here is one fine example. In this episode, PSU alumna Eliza Canty-Jones discusses community engagement and how she works to give a voice to the diverse histories of Oregonians as the Director of Community Engagement at the Oregon Historical Society and the Editor of the Oregon Hi…

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Boreen – Garden

7y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/06-garden.mp3By KPSU

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Jay Som – The Bus Song

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/02-the-bus-song.wavBy KPSU

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Two Moons – Being Here

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/1-side-a-being-here.mp3By KPSU

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Floating Room– Driving

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/floating-room-sunless-08-driving.mp3By KPSU

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Tanya Monthey | Women's Health & The Law 39:03

7+ y ago39:03

39:03

Extensive legislation in the United States restricts and/or regulates the labor, voting, and reproductive rights of women. In this episode, we discuss the history of women's health legislation with an emphasis on abortion legislation. Oregon holds a unique place in this history. Today, I interview second-year history graduate student Tanya Monthey.…

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Yucky Duster – Gofer

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/yucky-duster-gofer.mp3By KPSU

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gobbinjr – manatee

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/gobbinjr-vom-night-01-manatee.mp3By KPSU

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Pat Moon – Feel You

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/pat-moon-dont-hide-from-the-light-01-feel-you.mp3By KPSU

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How To Dress Well – Can’t You Tell

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/01-cant-you-tell.mp3By KPSU

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Vundabar – Oulala

7+ y ago

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https://kpsusongoftheday.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/vundabar-gawk-02-oulala.mp3By KPSU

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August 31, 2016 – Trace Bundy, Clive Carroll And More

7+ y ago

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August 31, 2016 – Trace Bundy, Clive Carroll And More Mostly Acoustic today. (Note: There were some issues with the server recording this broadcast, and there are some audio artifacts in this podcast that shouldn’t be in the recording. I’ve done my best to clean it up, but there are some that will persist as you listen. Essentially, the effect is t…

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August 10, 2016 – new Janet Robin CD

7+ y ago

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August 10, 2016 – new Janet Robin CD http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop10August2016.mp3 Playlist: Track * Artist * Album Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck Prelude To A Dream * Janet Robin * Take Me As I Am Everybody Falls In Love In Prague * Janet Robin * Everything Has Changed Ol’ Man * Janet Robin * Take Me As I Am Days Of Summer * …

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Don Nasca and Brian Korver Talk KPSU History w/ DJ Victrola & Rachelle

7+ y ago

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Don Nasca and Brian Korver Talk KPSU History w/ DJ Victrola & Rachelle KPSU Founders Don Nasca & Brian Korver talk to DJ Victrola (of The Guitar Shop) and Rachelle Schmid (of Live Friday, and many other things) about the history of the station, and how KPSU continues here and now. http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/KPSUHistory2016.mp3…

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August 3, 2016 – Happy August!

7+ y ago

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August 3, 2016 – Happy August! http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop3August2016.mp3 Playlist: Track * Artist * Album Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck Assembly Line * The Dregs * Industry Standard Night Of the Living Dregs * Dixie Dregs * Night Of the Living Dregs Contact Lost * Deep Purple * Bananas The Best 10 Minutes of Your Life * Ro…

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July 27, 2016 – Birthdays

8y ago

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July 27, 2016 – Birthdays Steve Morse – 7/28 Carlos Santana – 7/20 Jeff Beck – 6/24 Hour One: Steve Morse – birthday 7/28 and Santana – birthday 7/20 Hour Two: Santana – birthday 7/20 and Jeff Beck – birthday 6/24 http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop27July2016.mp3 Playlist Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck Ridin’ High * The Dregs * Indu…

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July 20, 2016 – P-Town Bands And More!

8y ago

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July 20, 2016 – P-Town Bands And More! http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop20July2016.mp3 Playlist: Track * Artist * Album Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck You Got to Funkifize * Soul Vaccination w/Bruce Conte * What Is Hip? Coffee Grounds and Eggshells * Robbie Laws * Between The Lines Sittin’ On Top Of The World/Steel Guitar Rag * Te…

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Christmas In July! 7-13-2016

8y ago

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Christmas In July! 7-13-2016 http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop13July2016.mp3 Playlist: Track * Artist * Album Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck Santa’s Holiday * Mason Williams * A Gift Of Song Mele Kalikimaka * HapaHapa Holiday East Tennessee Christmas * Chet Atkins One Christmas Night * Tommy Emmanuel * All I Want For Christmas Bri…

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July 6th, 2016 – Annual Blues In July Show

8y ago

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July 6th, 2016 – Annual Blues In July Show http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop6July2016.mp3 Playlist: Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck If You Gotta Go * Sue Foley * Big City Blues Slippin’ Into Darkness * Joanna Connor Band * Joanna Connor Band Don’t Put The Blame On Me * Debbie Davies * After The Fall Put The Blame On Me * The Mother…

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June 22, 2016 – The Second of Firsts

8y ago

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June 22, 2016 – The Second of Firsts http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop22June2016.mp3 Playlist: Track * Artist * Album Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck John McLaughlin * Miles Davis (John McLaughlin, guitar) * Bitches Brew Reach Down * Temple of the Dog (Mike McCready, guitar) * Temple of the Dog Black Sabbath * Black Sabbath * Black…

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June 15, 2016 – 20th Anniversary of The Guitar Shop

8y ago

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June 8, 2016 – 20th Anniversary of The Guitar Shop http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop15June2016.mp3 Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck Kindhearted Woman Blues * Robert Johnson * Robert Johnson – The Complete Recordings I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom * Robert Johnson * Robert Johnson – The Complete Recordings When You Got A Good Friend * …

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Joshua Justice and Ryan Wisnor | Detroit Riots and Powell's Rally 42:39

8y ago42:39

42:39

In this farewell episode to Joshua and Ryan we ask what they have been working on at Portland State. Joshua has been researching the Detroit 12th street riots following a police raid on July 23, 1967. It thoroughly explores the reactions to the riot from not only local sources but also from national sources. Ryan’s project has been to research the …

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June 8, 2016 – Happy June!

8y ago

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June 8, 2016 – Happy June! http://blasphuphmus.valquez.com/GuitarShop8June2016.mp3 Guitar Shop (opening theme) * Jeff Beck * Guitar Shop Freeway Jam * Jeff Beck * Blow By Blow Coal Tattoo * Warren Haynes (featuring Railroad Earth) * Ashes and Dust Black Lung Heartache * Joe Bonamassa * Tour De Force – Live at the Royal Albert Hall in London Here an…

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