Best World Barista Championship Podcasts (2024)

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The life and legacy of chef Naomi Pomeroy 7:48

11m ago7:48

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James Beard award winning chef and icon of Portland's culinary landscape, Naomi Pomeroy, has died. Journalist and Food Critic Karen Brooks joined OPB to look back at Pomeroy's life and legacy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big top 5:12

17m ago5:12

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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big topBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rolling 4:34

17m ago4:34

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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rollingBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died 5:02

12m ago5:02

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Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday. He was 81.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Willamette River has a trash problem. Homeless camp removals could be making it worse 5:22

15m ago5:22

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Environmental groups say riverside homeless encampments are polluting waterways. People experiencing homelessness say urban camp removals are pushing them there.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know 5:02

17m ago5:02

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Finding a solution to the state’s road funding problems is one of the highest-profile — and politically tricky — problems lawmakers will consider next year.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worse 5:26

21m ago5:26

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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worseBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Giving Ownership - How empowering team members can make everything improve 40:33

21m ago40:33

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Giving Ownership - How empowering team members can make everything improve by Cat & CloudBy Cat & Cloud

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Portland volunteers gear up for annual bike count 5:03

35m ago5:03

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Each summer for more than 30 years, over 100 volunteers spend rush hour at intersections across Portland to tally vehicles. But they’re not counting car bumpers, but bike bells — it’s the city’s annual bicycle count.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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PBOT published incorrect vehicle registration data 5:06

1d ago5:06

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation has said half of Portland vehicles have lapsed registration. But DMV data shows that number is far lower.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Months before taking office, Multnomah County’s DA-elect is shaping drug policy 4:22

3d ago4:22

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Emails obtained by OPB show drug users are more likely to face criminal penalties after input from Nathan Vasquez.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland passes halfway mark on massive transportation project. Can the central city get back on the move? 3:46

3d ago3:46

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Portland was once a national leader for bike and transit infrastructure. Now some people question whether the city has sidelined its ambitious transportation goals.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Pacific Power on outages in Talent amid heat wave 5:04

4d ago5:04

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Pacific Power has taken some criticism from elected leaders in Southern Oregon for cutting off power during this heat wave. The mayor of Talent, Oregon says her city deserves answers after six power outages in as many days.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At work with a saltwater taffy maker 6:31

5d ago6:31

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In many beach towns, nostalgia is unlocked by nothing more easily than saltwater taffy. The Oregon coast is no different. But why is it called "saltwater" taffy anyway? And how does the sweet, stretchy, chewy stuff get made? For OPB's latest "At Work With" interview, we asked a Cannon Beach family that’s been in the taffy making business for more t…

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How Do You Rank - Comparing your work with others in the industry. 40:08

5d ago40:08

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What if we talked about cafes the same way people talk about basketball teams? Looked at the movement of baristas from one cafe to another, and their performance the same way we do athletes. This week on the Cat & Cloud podcast the guys are looking at how you quantify a busy cafe and a successful cafe. Listen to this week's episode to hear their ta…

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Oregon is getting hotter. This heat wave could break records 4:45

10d ago4:45

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The abnormally high temperatures coming later this week, part of a multiyear warming trend in Oregon, are prompting concerns about health in a state where many homes lack air conditioning.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun run 5:19

10d ago5:19

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun runBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New transfer degree gives Central Oregon prisoners a sense of hope 4:38

11d ago4:38

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People incarcerated at state prisons in Oregon have access to a variety of educational opportunities. But facilities that offer full-on degrees are rare. A new program from Central Oregon Community College seeks to fill the prison higher education gap.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon man wins World Elk Calling Championship 5:48

12d ago5:48

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Tony Gilbertson from Vernonia, Oregon took home the top prize at this year’s World Elk Calling Championships.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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You Are More Than Your Work - Having hobbies gives perspective 31:09

12d ago31:09

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You Are More Than Your Work - Having hobbies gives perspective by Cat & CloudBy Cat & Cloud

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Audio 5:49

15d ago5:49

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The film reevaluates the life of the Memphis Country Blues Festival through the lens of race, the counterculture of the 1960s and the genre of Memphis Blues.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Intergenerational Oregon storytellers on the importance of telling queer stories 4:21

15d ago4:21

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Paul Iarrobino and Roland Mechanik talking about what it’s like to be a queer storyteller.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Contract for Portland’s regional homeless agency will expire over political bargaining 4:00

16d ago4:00

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As Portland heads toward a pivotal election that will reshape its city government, conflicting ideologies over how to address unsheltered homelessness have opened potential legal and financial pitfalls in a key contract with Multnomah County.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How a summer job helped this Class of 2025 student graduate a year early 4:54

17d ago4:54

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It’s June 2024. And yet, Logan has become the first student in OPB’s Class of 2025 project to graduate, thanks to a little-known option available to Oregon students.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Communicating Your Needs - How expressing your desires leads to growth 37:25

20d ago37:25

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This week on the Cat & Cloud Podcast we are throwing it back to an early conversation Chris and Jared had about the importance of communicating needs at work. As an employee, being able to ask for what you need and feeling empowered by your leadership team to speak up can be the difference between your team quitting or staying. Listen to the full e…

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For some, questions persist around Portland’s revived crowd-control unit 3:47

22d ago3:47

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The Portland Police Bureau is re-launching its crowd control unit. The Rapid Response team was often used to break up protests. It infamously disbanded after one of its officers was charged with misdemeanor assault. Police officials say the revamped team will have additional training, with new standards — but what exactly has changed about the unit…

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in Bend 4:41

1M ago4:41

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in BendBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fight 4:28

24d ago4:28

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fightBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barley 6:01

24d ago6:01

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barleyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 years 4:32

25d ago4:32

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 yearsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At issue in Providence nurses strike: Oregon’s hospital staffing law 5:17

26d ago5:17

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More than 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals across the state are set to go on strike for three days this week. In an unusual turn of events, they’re striking in part over the rollout of a law that was hailed just two years ago as a major win for the nurses union and the first of its kind in the nation.…

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Roasting Development - How much flavor is from roasting the coffee 44:15

26d ago44:15

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This week on the Cat & Cloud Podcast Chris and Jared hop on the mic to discuss the complex process of roasting development. There are so many factors that affect the coffee that ends up in your cup, from water composition to the temperature of the air, but how much of your flavor profile comes straight from the way your beans are roasted? Listen to…

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MetalMania 4:42

27d ago4:42

4:42

Portland’s MetalMania blends wrestling and heavy metal for raucous eventBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy 4:54

29d ago4:54

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The shipping container service was in jeopardy of disappearing until Governor Tina Kotek stepped in to propose $40 million in state funds for the Port.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Langbaan wins the coveted Outstanding Restaurant category at the 2024 James Beard Awards. 4:51

29d ago4:51

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The most outstanding restaurant in the US is located inside another restaurant in Northwest Portland. It’s appropriately named Langbaan, which means “back of the house” and serves a five course tasting menu of elevated Thai food with Pacific Northwest ingredients.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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For this Portland vexillologist, every day is Flag Day 5:00

29d ago5:00

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Neighbors in Portland’s Forest Park get a new glimpse of Ted Kaye’s flag collection dailyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Former Oregon Gov. Neil Goldschmidt has died 5:52

1M ago5:52

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Goldschmidt, once a towering figure in state and national politics, admitted sexually abusing a teenager and attempting to cover it up.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new program 4:49

1M ago4:49

4:49

High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new programBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Managing vs. Leading - Fostering creative thinking in your team 43:15

1M ago43:15

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Why is it important for your company's mission to match the intention behind your training programs? How do you empower your team members to be leaders on their own? This week on the Cat & Cloud podcast Chris, Jared, and Charles sit down and take a temperature check on the business so far this year. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts…

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A new District Attorney for Multnomah County 5:55

1M ago5:55

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Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez defeated his boss Mike Schmidt and will become the county’s top prosecutor in 2025.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Vancouver gnome trail 4:05

1M ago4:05

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Vancouver gnome trailBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Ballet Theatre shatters attendance record 5:05

1M ago5:05

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Oregon Ballet Theatre had 92,000 attendees this year, the best attendance record ever. We talk with executive director Shane Jewell about what they did right this season.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025 7:16

1M ago7:16

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National Guard 4:41

1M ago4:41

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New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National GuardBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Cat & Cloud x Valor Coffee - Burn Out, Human Dignity, Tacos & Dunking 1:32:35

1M ago1:32:35

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Cat & Cloud x Valor Coffee - Burn Out, Human Dignity, Tacos & Dunking by Cat & CloudBy Cat & Cloud

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Umatilla tribal leader passes the drip torch to future generations learning about prescribed fire 4:42

1M ago4:42

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Before colonization, many Northwestern tribes used fire to replenish lands. Those fires burned grasses and underbrush, adding nutrients to the soil and helping plants germinate. Raymond Huesties of the Umatilla tribe is sharing this knowledge of prescribed fire with younger generations.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Beaverton author announced as finalist for literary awards 6:04

1M ago6:04

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In Rachel K. Jones’ fantasy/horror story “The Sound of Children Screaming,” a fourth-grade teacher and her students find themselves in a magical world during a school shooting. The story draws inspiration from real-life events. The Beaverton author’s short story is a finalist for several literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker a…

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Out for Delivery: hanging with a rural postal carrier 7:15

1M ago7:15

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An At Work WIth Connie Gunn, a rural postal carrier in Scappoose, OregonBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Remembering Portland Trail Blazers legend Bill Walton 5:38

2M ago5:38

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Bill Walton died this week at the age of 71. Many are remembering his dominance as a pro-basketball center, including with the championship-winning Portland Trail Blazers in 1977. After he retired, he enjoyed a second life as a unique and off-the-wall announcer.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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