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In which we learn that Portlanders just can’t seem to stay inside, even when it might kill grandma and grandpa. A big thank you to Oregon State University’s Professor Chris Nichols for chatting with us about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. You can read his fantastic Tweetstorm on the epidemic HERE, and read his Washington Port article HERE. DKC’s…
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In which we learn that everyone can enjoy complaining about everyone else. A big thank you to true-crime historian JB Fisher and Dead Memories Portland‘s Kevin-Michael Moore for their thoughts on some Old Portlands.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that the darkness of Oregon’s winter can hide many sins. You can buy JB Fisher’s book HERE.By orhistory.com
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KAOH Special: Sometimes a Great Notion Movie Road Tour
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In which we learn that no amount of crummy Washington beer will bring back old-timey Oregon.By orhistory.com
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KAOH Special Report: Paint Your Wagon at 50
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In which we learn that the view is the best part of the movie. A HUGE THANK YOU to this podcast’s sponsors – Oregon Film, Dogwood Distilling, pFriem Beer, Trailhead Coffee, and the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City. Thanks to Sara Anson Vaux for her insight on Clint Eastwood. Thank you to Matthew Cowan of OHS (who says that he misspoke on the tape, …
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KAOH Halloween Special: Dave Campell, Kell’s Ghost
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In which we learn that Portland celebrity ghosts can haunt where ever they fucking well choose.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that Benson Bubblers are a great place to stash cash.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that guy with the gun rack in his pick up is just keeping us safe from invasion.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 10.6: Book Club- Murder and Scandal in Prohibition Portland
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In which we learn that running a city is a dirty business.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 10.5: Tom Kay Part 2- Oswald West’s Bitch
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In which we learn that the rewards of a life given in service to the people of Oregon is Washington prunes.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 10.4: Tom Kay Part One- Mayor Harry Lane’s Bitch
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In which we learn that justice is a bitch.By orhistory.com
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Kick Ass Oregon History’s Historic Portland Rock and Roll Walking Tour
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In which we learn that Louie Louie really does have swears in it!By orhistory.com
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KAOH 10.3 Book Club with Peter Boag
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You can find Professor Boag’s book, Same-Sex Affairs: Constructing and Controlling Homosexuality in the Pacific Northwest right HERE! (We like to support local booksellers, but Powells was out of stock.)By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that words have power. Be sure to click over to the history page for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. And be sure to stop on in to the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute if you’re near Pendleton. A HUGE thank you to Chuck Sams of the CTUIR and Ranger Stephanie Martin of NPS. And JD Chandler too. Sorry about …
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Real title: The Beaver Police State. Thanks to the City Club of Portland and the National Law Enforcement Museum for some of the audio in this episode. Here is a photo of the City Marshal Ordinance Number One.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that healthy eating can be bad for your health. A big thank you to Les Zaitz, The Dalles Mayor Stephen Lawrence, Dave Lutgins of Dave’s Hometown Pizza, Dave of Dave Knows Portland and Brock from The Sprocket Podacst. Here is the link to Les Zaitz’s fantastic revisit of the Rajneeshis (The Oregonian). Here is 99% Invisible’s podcas…
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In which we learn that Portland was once full of ignorant young people easily duped by flashy technology and artifice.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that being the biggest one at the table doesn't mean you get to carve the turkey.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that spirits are very excited about spelling.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 9.9: Book Club- Oregon Bigfoot Highway
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In which we learn that next time you're in the tubs at Breitenbush you might just be chillin' with Bigfoot.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that, when looking for Portland treasure, sometimes you gotta get outta town.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that Oregon gold is pure, dude.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 9.6: Book Club- Behind the Badge in River City
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In which we learn that Portland has been a bad little town for quite some time. You can find the book here, or visit Powells or another local bookstore to purchase a copy. The Murder by Experts podcast is a must hear! Be forewarned: this episode has some offensive language.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that backyard beasties have been a Portland problem from time immemorial.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that Portland is not really known for its pi/e.By orhistory.com
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In which we take a close look at Oregon's beaver.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 9.2: Summer Road Trip 2014- The Alvord
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In which we learn, in our final podcast from our Summer Road Trip, that Oregon is a big place to call home. The beat quote in the series is from Kerouac’s On The Road.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 9.1: Summer Road Trip 2014- McDermitt
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In which we learn that being in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you don't have history.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 9.0: Summer Road Trip 2014: Following Friedman
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In which we use a 40 year-old guidebook to guide us through SE Oregon. Thanks to Matt Love, The Burger Barons, Hamley’s, the folks at Ore-Ida, Mr. Patel at Ontario’s Motel 6 and Dave from Dave Knows Portland. And thanks again to our corporate sponsors of the Road Trip, Eastside Distilling, Ristretto Roasters and The Jack London Bar – and to all our…
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In which we learn that your Christmas is fucking great, no matter what you think.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.8: Book Club- Portland: A Food Biography
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In which we learn, unsurprisingly, that biscuits & gravy are delicious. Featuring an interview with Portland: A Food Biography author Heather Arndt-Anderson.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.7: Book Club- Portland on the Take
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In which we learn that Portland has been a naughty little town for quite some time. Featuring an interview with Portland on the Take authors JD Chandler and JB Fisher.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.6: Summer Road Trip 2014- Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
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In which we learn that being born on the way to Oregon and (probably) dying in Oregon doesn't guarantee a good gravesite.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.5: Summer Road Trip 2014- Copperfield
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In which we learn that almost being in Idaho does not exempt one from the long arm of the Os.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.4: Summer Road Trip 2014- Fly On The Wall
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In which we learn what it was like to be stuck in the car with Doug , Andy, Max, and Malee.By orhistory.com
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KAOH 8.3: Book Club- “Astoria” by Peter Stark
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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.…
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In which we learn to support your local historian and author.By or
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In which we learn that size matters, but proof is harder to come by.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that being historic doesn't count for shit in today's economy.By orhistory.com
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In which we celebrate Oregon's birthday in the only way we know- an Ore-Gasm.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that Oregon was more than just a place to pass through whilst On The Road.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that arguably Oregon's greatest governor was arguably an asshole.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that an NBA Championship is a terrible thing to waste.By orhistory.com
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In which Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin gets a guided tour of the Washington State History Museum's new Cooper exhibit.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn the end of the beginning.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that doom and loss are always a possibility on any school field trip.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that The 1% gets better grub, even at Fort Vancouver.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that Oregon’s Daddy had a temper.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn the story of an Oregon forest, burned down before it could be cut down. (But that’ll happen, too.) “Tillamook Burn Haiku” by William Reagan. Here is a picture of a steam donkey from the Tillamook Forest Center.By orhistory.com
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In which we learn that bearded, plaid-clad Oregonians have always loved a good cocktail. With Eastside Distilling’s Cari Carter and Joe Streckert. Be sure to join us on our Old Timey Bar Kick Ass Bus Tour on 11/14/2013. This podcast is sponsored by Eastside Distilling. Get the ENHANCED KAOH experience! Other episodes mentioned in this podcast: KAOH…
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