Ben Hamilton is a former history teacher who went to the January 6th riot at the Capitol to witness history firsthand. He has written a book about his experiences called 'Sorry Guys, We Storm the Capitol.' Links: Sorry Guys, We Stormed the Capitol Chasing History Project Ben had been attending Trump rallies for months before January 6th as part of …

In this 17th episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, we're thrilled to have Dr. Mark Nelson, a pioneer in ecological research and a key participant in the Biosphere 2 project. About This Episode: Dr. Nelson takes us on a journey through his remarkable experiences inside Biosphere 2, an experiment that redefined our understanding of sustainable ecosyste…

Struggling with gaming addiction in your household? In this enlightening episode of the Not So Deep Podcast, hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales are joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Agam Dhawan, an authority on gaming addiction in young adults. Tap into expert knowledge and discover the signs, solutions, and psychology behind this digital-age challenge.…

Welcome to Episode #15 of the Not So Deep Podcast with your hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales! In this episode, we tackle a mix of topics that are sure to engage and entertain our listeners. Apocalypse Survival Strategies: Imagine a world devoid of electricity and cellular communication. How would you cope? We delve into this 'end of the world' …

Welcome to Episode #14 of the Not So Deep Podcast, where hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales dive into intriguing and sometimes surprising topics. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Mike, a guest with extraordinary stories to share about his UFO/UAP sightings. Mike's original reddit post about the sighting at the Red River Gorge: https://www.…

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Not So Deep Podcast, where your hosts Chris Harris and Chris Morales delve into the alarming world of cyber threats with guest expert Mo Ghannoum. This episode unfolds the chilling ransomware attacks that rocked the famous Las Vegas strip, targeting the prestigious MGM and Caesars hotel chains. Join us as we unravel: Th…

On Episode 12 of the Not So Deep Podcast, Jeremie Preston comes aboard to share his amusing yet insightful take on sports loyalty, game bets gone wild, and unexpected scuffles. But the banter doesn't stop at football. Diving into baseball, Jeremie and host discuss the changing tides for the A’s and Warriors, and how the love for a local team transc…

Welcome to episode 11 of the Not So Deep Podcast. Today, we dive into the disappearance of Flight MH370 with our guest, Ashton (https://twitter.com/JustXAshton). Ashton, an independent researcher who’s dug deep into the incident, unveils theories and perspectives that mainstream narratives often overlook. We discuss the inconsistencies with the mai…

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Not So Deep Podcast! First, we discus Chris Morales' use of Semaglutide, the generic form of the widely popular medication Ozempic. We'll explore some of the side effects, if any weight loss has actually occurred. Chris Harris has started eating 'carnivore', a high protein based diet. We'll share about workplace a…

It's Episode 9 of the Not So Deep Podcast, and we're going all-in! Join Chris Harris and Chris Morales as we discuss harrowing bear attacks, the growing concerns of climate change, and dig deep into the UFO phenomena. We're talking U.S. Senate hearings on UAPs, whistle-blowers spilling secrets, and even claims of captured alien tech!…

In this eye-opening episode of Not So Deep, we're joined by Mo Ghannoum, a seasoned system engineer with a diverse career in NGOs, startups, and digital security. Ghannoum delves deep into the frightening world of cyber threats, giving us an exclusive look into the rarely discussed ransomware as a service model and its alarming implications. Highli…

In this episode, Chris Harris and Chris Morales discuss the claims given by government whistleblower David Grusch. David claims the United States Government have recovered alien spacecraft, but so has other counties, creating a secret arms race to reverse engineer of these alien crafts. Highlights: - Dissecting David Grusch's comments on recovered …

Dive into the Not So Deep for a hilarious yet slightly embarrassing episode with Chris Harris and Chris Morales. This episode, they take you on a journey through the last couple of weeks, filled with high tides and high times.Chris Harris recounts his adventures on a cruise, where he found more than just sun and sea. Get ready for a giggle as the d…

In this episode, we're going to be reminiscing about the wild and crazy stuff we got up to as teenagers. We did some pretty dumb and dangerous things, like starting fires, breaking into houses, and taking wine coolers from our neighbor's fridge. And don't even get us started on the underground fort we built.But as much as we cringe when we think ba…

9/11 and what we were told doesn't make sense, does it? In the 4th episode of the @NotSoDeepPodcast , Chris and Chris talk about how the buildings collapsed, what NIST said about the collapse, explosions and other aspects of the events that happened on 9/11. Some of the content from this episode is make possible by the documentary 9/11 - Explosive …

Paranormal activity, ghosts, whatever you want to call it...is it real? Is there a scientific explanation? Chris Morales has a few experiences ghost encounters, while Chris Harris does not believe in any of it.Why is it that the majority of videos about ghosts show the ghost doing something lame? Are there millions of ghosts out there...or zero gho…

We discuss the possibility of Bigfoot existing. One of us (might) believe in Bigfoot, while the other cannot wrap his head around the concept.By Not So Deep Podcast

Join Chris and Chris on the 1st episode of the Not So Deep Podcast as they discuss professional sports. With billions of dollars at stake, have the major leagues like NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL ever considered rigging games to avoid blowouts? Are referees capable of controlling the outcome of a game by making questionable calls? And what about MLB umpi…

Joel Pelayo is one of the longest-serving Community Health Workers in the Gorge - he's also just an all-around great guy. In this HTG Extra we get to hear about his childhood, his mom's tamales, managing a hotel, meeting his wife, the air in Hood River, becoming a Community Health Worker, and his own health battle. More at: hearinthegorge.commtadam…

We celebrate Minoru Yasui Day by checking back in with Homer Yasui - the younger brother of Min. Many will remember Homer from the very first episode of Hear in the Gorge - "Almost Home". Homer is 97 now, and the only living Yasui family member of the Nisei generation.Hear more of Homer and his family's story at https://soundcloud.com/hearinthegorg…

What happens when renowned mycologist, Michael Beug, agrees to take a total fungi rookie into the woods for some mushroom hunting? Join Hear in the Gorge host, Sarah Fox, as she explores the wild world of mushrooms and discovers why we should all be paying attention to the fantastic fungi.Michael's Book: Mushrooms of Cascadia: An Illustrated Key av…

Stories from Johnny Jackson, Chief of the Cascade Tribe - one of the tribes in the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.Photo credit: Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, critfc.orgBy Hear in the Gorge

What happens when you find yourself stuck in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, but you're thousands of miles from home? A conversation with Jonathan Graca and Becky Brun on March 16th after they caught the last bus (literally) out of Spain and into Portugal - and were now faced with trying to get home to Oregon and the Gorge, before time (and…

A quick phone call with Suzanne and Aaron, owners of Solstice Woodfire Cafe & Bar in Hood River, Oregon to find out how Covid 19 and social distancing is affecting their business. AND a handful of local kids share some of their favorite things about homeschooling.By Hear in the Gorge

This is Part Two of the Hear in the Gorge LIVE! event that happened October 24th, 2019. You'll get to meet Terrie Brigham, member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and also "fisherman, captain, hunter, and parent of 3 beautiful children".By Hear in the Gorge

This is Part One of the Hear in the Gorge LIVE! event that happened October 24th, 2019. Listen to find out how the podcast came to be, why Producer Sarah Fox did an entire interview in a car, and how the people she's met along the way have shaped Hear in the Gorge.By Hear in the Gorge

In this episode you’ll hear one piece of a much larger history. It considers a fight for civil rights that is uniquely connected to the Pacific Northwest, and the ensuing violence – the Fish Wars - that took place. It shares the story of fisherwoman, Terrie Brigham, her family - and the salmon in the Columbia River.…

The Hear in the Gorge episode about the Crag Rats got featured on the Out There podcast. Here's the episode, preceded by a short interview with Host/Producer Sarah Fox - including talk about backpacking with llamas!By Hear in the Gorge

Thought the Oregon Trail was all covered wagons and pioneers? Think again! Join us as we take a roadtrip down the very last leg of the Oregon Trail. We'll get to know the trail in ways you never expected - and maybe even see an elephant or two!By Hear in the Gorge

While re-tracing the Oregon Trail we stopped in Dufur, Oregon and talked to Josiah Dean at the Balch Hotel. Turns out we're not the only ones who've wondered about naming a town, Dufur.Song: Gordon Lightfoot "Did She Mention My Name" -By Hear in the Gorge

An impromptu recording turns into my toughest interview yet. I can't help but think that Woody Guthrie would've been proud.By Hear in the Gorge

Stories told through lost recordings, unexpected discoveries, and listening to the people who know this place best. Each episode starts here, in the Gorge, but you never know where we’ll end up.By Hear in the Gorge

When folksinger Woody Guthrie strolled into the Bonneville Power Administration in 1941, he played a song or two on his guitar, filled out some paperwork, and was hired by the federal government to write songs about dams on the Columbia River. And then, just as abruptly as it began, this odd-couple story came to an end. The folk singer’s 30 days at…

In the summer of 2013 a father and son set out on their first camping trip together. For the 10-year old boy, it was a dream come true and he was prepared, but then the trip took a turn they never saw coming. In this episode we hear from two Crag Rats and the father of the boy, to learn just what happens when things go wrong in the wilderness.…

JAPANESE HISTORY IN THE HOOD RIVER VALLEYIn 2015, Min Yasui was the first Oregonian to ever receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom - our nation's highest civilian honor. Min was first generation Japanese American, born right here in Hood River. His father, Masuo, had immigrated from Japan and become a respected leader in the small community. But…

Hear in the Gorge on the radio! Amanda Lawrence and Sarah Fox stopped by the Mid-Columbia Today show to talk with Host Mark Bailey about the upcoming podcast launch party and episodes.By Hear in the Gorge

An audio postcard to celebrate Min Yasui Day in Oregon.Music by: Kai Engel, "Denouement" - Free Music Archive.By Hear in the Gorge

Japanese Americans growing up in the Hood River Valley...Our country's oldest mountain search and rescue team, The Crag Rats...Woody Guthrie and the Columbia River songs - you'll find it all in this season of Hear in the Gorge.By Hear in the Gorge