Best Underscore Podcasts (2024)

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Urban-rural divide underscores tensions as congressional candidates vie for Clackamas County 5:03

16m ago5:03

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The battle between U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and state Rep. Janelle Bynum could come down to Clackamas County. Winning Oregon’s 5th Congressional District could help decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Double Underscore #12 - Consulting or Customer Service? 1:04:29

1d ago1:04:29

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What does it mean to be an implementer? What does it mean to be a consultant? Does the difference matter?By Paul Rees and John Draginis

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Episode 349: Chris Gardner - Partner, Underscore VC 55:10

8d ago55:10

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Episode 349 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Chris Gardner, Partner at Underscore VC.One time, could be luck. Two times, ok… maybe you are on to something… but in the case of Chris, he has been part of several acquisitions, so there is something deeply there in terms of his ability to pick the right company to join or company to help co-found. T…

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Oregon's history with table tennis goes way beyond ping pong diplomacy 5:22

35m ago5:22

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Oregon's history with table tennis goes way beyond ping pong diplomacyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Trail Blazers heading to Sinclair and streaming 4:26

41m ago4:26

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The Portland Trail Blazers have partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group as the future broadcast home for Blazers games, quadrupling the broadcast reach throughout Oregon and Washington. They're also introducing a direct-to-consumer streaming service called BlazerVision.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Climate change is pushing farmers to be more climate resilient 3:53

9m ago3:53

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Climate change is pushing farmers to be more climate resilientBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Ep 92 - Family Dynamics Pt 4: Raising Resilient Kids: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic 38:41

1h ago38:41

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In this episode, we reflect on how COVID-19 reshaped our approach to parenting and the ways it highlights our desire to raise resilient children. We also discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood’s impact on personal freedom, alongside societal assumptions about being home full time. We talk through the things we value most in what we want to …

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Meredith McPherron Drive by DraftKings Podcast Final 1:04:27

3h ago1:04:27

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Episode 351 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Meredith McPherron, CEO & Managing Partner at Drive by DraftKings.Legalized sports betting, NIL, transfer portals, college conference re-alignment, streaming, pitch clocks, new kickoffs, the explosion of pickelball, and so much more, there is no denying it, the sports industry is going through a rapid…

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Machinists’ union president rallies striking workers at Boeing’s Gresham facility 4:48

22m ago4:48

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Around 33,000 of Boeing’s unionized workers on the West Coast have been on strike since early Friday. That includes over 1,000 workers in Gresham. The walkout comes as the machinists’ union continues to negotiate toward better wages and pensions.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon's Congressional District 5 - Part 3 5:02

19m ago5:02

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Oregon's Congressional District 5 - Part 3By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Class of 2025 students getting to graduation with a little help from their friends 4:30

29m ago4:30

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Class of 2025 students getting to graduation with a little help from their friendsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Local elections officials are removing noncitizens from Oregon voter rolls, as controversy swirls 4:27

4d ago4:27

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The state is still working to identify how many people were improperly registered to vote despite not being U.S. citizens.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon's 5th congressional district - Part 2 4:23

3h ago4:23

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Oregon's 5th congressional district - Part 2By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Episode 350: Steve Papa - Founder, CEO, Mentor, & Investor 1:21:04

6h ago1:21:04

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Episode 350 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Steve Papa, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and investor. It is time for another milestone episode and I couldn’t be more excited about this interview. Steve has accomplished so much throughout his career, so let’s just dive in. In this interview you are going to hear lots of amazing stories like:* Steve…

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Ep 91 - Family Dynamics Part 3: Sharing the Load: Coping with Grief, Social Media Boundaries, Being a Team through Loss 36:35

4d ago36:35

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In this episode, we open up about the challenges of navigating grief while managing a family with toddlers, sharing how we’ve coped with loss and found strength in God’s goodness if you take time to see it all around you. From solo parenting during a funeral to the emotional toll of change, we discuss the importance of grace, both for ourselves and…

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Record Oregon wildfire season keeps NWS meteorologists extremely busy 4:22

17m ago4:22

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Meteorologists say it’s been an incredibly busy summer tracking and forecasting the wildfires across Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Partisan group weeds out hopeful Bend city council candidates in nonpartisan race 3:41

31m ago3:41

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In Bend, this year’s city council race has been shaped by pledges some candidates made to the Deschutes County Democrats – and that means voters will have fewer choices in November.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon football rivalry game expected to be a close one 5:42

8h ago5:42

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The Oregon-Oregon State game wasn't expected to be this interesting. The Beavers are playing well, and the Ducks aren't so much. Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor newsletter joins us to preview the game.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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In a sign of the times, Pendleton struggles to figure out what is and isn’t allowed 5:06

8h ago5:06

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The rise of the railroad helped create Pendleton, and that heritage can still be found in many downtown buildings. Now, the city is working to restore some of that frontier history while giving businesses the modern signs they say they need. But not everyone’s happy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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With fundraising flagging, Oregon Republicans’ ambitions rely on Greg Walden 4:49

8h ago4:49

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Republican lawmakers in Oregon have struggled to raise campaign money this year. That means the GOP is increasingly relying on a familiar face: former Congressman Greg Walden.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon program helps incarcerated youth and adoptable dogs alike. It’s called Project POOCH 4:51

8h ago4:51

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The youth development program, housed at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, teaches its participants specific skills and broader life lessons, all while finding homes for dogs in need.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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301: Pending Apple Release 27:54

18h ago27:54

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Submitting our iOS 18 updates, and considering what this OS means for our apps and our customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the Relay community are coming together once again to support the life saving work of St Jude. Go to stjude.org/relay to donate or create your campaign t…

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Ep 90 - Family Dynamics Series Part 2: The Work-from-Home Family, Navigating Noise, Nurture, and Productivity 31:38

4d ago31:38

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In this podcast, we tackle talk about the challenges and rewards of working from home with kids in the house. We talk tips like treating specific parts of the house a certain way and the value of noise canceling headphones. The second part of the conversation is our discussion started off with an innocent question from our 4-year old on "Dad, what …

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Volunteers Advocate for Foster Care Kids 7:55

9d ago7:55

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Court-Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers for children in the foster care system.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me 5:51

6d ago5:51

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R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me,’ incarceration and healing racial traumaBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:10

18d ago5:10

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The Ocean Inside of Me QABy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off 5:03

18d ago5:03

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The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is closing. Its graduates face one of the worst combinations of high debt and low earnings in the country.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A private equity firm saved beloved Portland restaurants from bankruptcy. Then it stopped paying its bills 5:37

13d ago5:37

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The company that owns Sizzle Pie, Rudy’s Barbershop, See See Motor Coffee Co. and Bamboo Sushi is facing evictions and lawsuitsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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NAYA celebrates 50 years of Native culture and history with upcoming powwow 5:52

7d ago5:52

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Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center celebrates culture and history with a powwow as nonprofit turns 50.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Class of 2025's first day of senior year 5:01

8d ago5:01

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OPB is nearing the end of a 13-year reporting project following a group of students in the Class of 2025. Today, several students in the class we’ve been following start senior year at David Douglas High School in Southeast Portland — their last, first day of high school.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Drug possession is a crime again in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know 5:30

9d ago5:30

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Oregon has ended its experiment with drug decriminalization. Starting Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of illicit substances are once again considered a misdemeanor crime. Earlier this year, state lawmakers rolled back key provisions of Ballot Measure 110, the voter-passed initiative that decriminalized drugs nearly four years ago.…

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Ep 89 - Family Dynamics Series Part 1: Keeping the Spark, Nurturing Love Through Parenthood, How to Balance Marriage and Kids 33:29

11d ago33:29

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In this podcast, we wrestle through balance of maintaining a strong, loving relationship while raising a family. We'll dive into the challenges you face when connection shifts from partners to parents and how to avoid drifting apart. From redefining date nights to fostering genuine connection, we discuss practical strategies for keeping your relati…

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300: The Aftermath 29:11

25d ago29:11

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Fixing issues with the Overcast rewrite, dealing with negative feedback, and resolving mistakes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Overcast Blog Post ATP Episode discussing the recent changes Support Under the …

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Portland's community solar program aims to lower utility bills 4:27

14d ago4:27

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Portland's community solar program aims to lower utility billsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fast fashion and its effect on Portland clothing makers 4:36

14d ago4:36

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Fast fashion and its effect on Portland clothing makersBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Spending the summer restoring Oregon waterways 4:34

15d ago4:34

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Spending the summer restoring Oregon waterwaysBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland water managers plan for a smoky future 4:48

16d ago4:48

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Portland water managers plan for a smoky futureBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Double Underscore #11 - Of Code and Culture 2:07:00

16d ago2:07:00

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The decision of whether, how, and how much to customize seems to come up on most projects. Paul and John weigh the tradeoffs. And then: Company culture... What is it really? (hint: not ping pong or foosball)By Paul Rees and John Draginis

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Episode 348: Jonathan Bensamoun - Founder & CEO, Fi 48:10

18d ago48:10

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Episode 348 of The VentureFizz Podcast, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, features Jonathan Bensamoun, Founder & CEO of Fi.It’s crazy to think that The VentureFizz Podcast has been around since 2018 and I believe that I’ve only had one repeat guest and that founder was talking about a new company.Thus, this is the first time I am doing a follow up …

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Ep 88 - Designing Authority: How Societies Shape Power, Rights, and Choices 37:12

24d ago37:12

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In this episode, we explore the complexities of authority, from the consent of the governed to the potential pitfalls of earned expertise, based on our recent trip to Austria, which is a socialist country. We discuss how different economic systems, like capitalism and socialism, shape power dynamics and individual freedoms. We also examine the dang…

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The Montavilla Jazz Festival 5:33

19d ago5:33

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Talking with the Executive Director of The Montavilla Jazz FestivalBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland’s east side poised to host 2 new venues, could boost the city’s music scene 5:00

21d ago5:00

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Two different projects are moving forward to develop entertainment venues that are able to accommodate audiences of more than 3,000 people.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Officials spearheading Oregon drug recriminalization could learn a lot from Washington 5:07

1M ago5:07

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Some of the people at the heart of that process believe Oregon is on the verge of making critical mistakes that mean many parts of the state will flop when it comes to meeting the overarching goal: steering drug users who are causing public angst and disorder away from the public eye and toward recovery.…

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Double Underscore #10 - Don’t Be Part of the Problem 2:04:28

23d ago2:04:28

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In lessons learned, Paul gets to the bottom of screen flow non-null variables and John streamlines sales campaign ROI. In an extension of the previous episode, we expand on how to not be part of the problem: To MVP or not to MVP? How to escalate with vendors without alienating them Prioritize enablement over controls Don't over-automate Lightning r…

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Final XOXO festival this weekend 4:33

23d ago4:33

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The investigation into the mass shooting last October in Lewiston, Maine, said local law enforcement and Army Reserve leaders failed repeatedly to take steps to prevent the tragidity. We’ll find out more in our newscast, just two minutes away on O-P-B. (IDS). Today is Tuesday August 20th … it’s 4 o'clock … Good afternoon. 4:00 BILLBOARD This is OPB…

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Multnomah County sheriff agrees to jail people under Portland camping policy, for now 4:08

23d ago4:08

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In a reversal, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has agreed to start booking people into jail who have been charged with violating Portland's anti-camping policy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Ep 87 - Speaking of Honor: Navigating Language, Culture, and Family Bonds Abroad 42:30

1M ago42:30

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In this episode we dive into the intricate dynamics of multicultural families, where language, tradition, and identity overlap. Join us as we explore the challenges of navigating conversations in different languages, the cultural weight of honor, and the journey of raising kids in a multiethnic context. Despite the complexities, we uncover the prof…

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Episode 347: Joe Caruso - Investor & Mentor 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Episode 347 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Joe Caruso, Investor & Mentor.Lots of people know of Joe as an angel investor, but when I think of Joe… I think of a mentor to so many entrepreneurs and a major supporter of the Boston startup ecosystem.If you go through Joe’s portfolio of investments from his Bantam Group website, it will give a stro…

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Columbia River Swimmer 5:59

1M ago5:59

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Oregon swimmer braves a 5-mile swim across the Columbia River — and her own traumaBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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This Portland therapist shares tips on how to meet your match...and keep them 5:09

27d ago5:09

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As a relationship therapist, social media influencer and author Guenther helps his clients in Portland and his audience of millions of subscribers on TikTok navigate the joys and difficulties of relationships. Guenther spoke with OPB Morning Edition host Jess Hazel about his new book “Big Dating Energy” and shared some relationship tips.…

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