This week on Portland Culture Club, we’re joined by Portland artist and creative force Mike Bennett of Mike Bennett Studios! Mike takes us inside his wonderfully colorful world — from what first sparked his iconic cutouts and immersive spaces to his love of cryptids, dinosaurs, ’90s nostalgia, and (of course) animals!

We get the DL on Mike’s favorite horror VHS and what inspired him to create Dead Media Video Rentals, his ultra-spooky (but not-so-scary!) FREE haunted house experience. Plus, we swap some prime tips for maximizing movie-theater snacking just in time for spooky season! Stick around til the end — Mike shares an exclusive announcement about an exciting new project coming soon!

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This week on Portland Culture Club we’ve got creator, cermacist, and self-proclaimed doodler Emo Jugs in the studio! We’re soaking up the final dog days of summer, reflecting on the massive cost of doggy lipo, and why Joey is now a certified crystal king. Plus, we dig into the history of face jugs, how Emo-Jugs got its namesake (less Black Parade, more emojis!), and the all-important question — how to name your jugs!

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This week on Portland Culture Club, we’re joined by the hilariously talented team behind the Smoke Break Podcast — that’s right, it’s a crossover episode!

Come have a relax with us as we talk about the intersection of mental health and comedy, the power of sharing our stories, and how laughter can help make difficult conversations feel a little less sucky. We also debrief the Lloyd Center closing day chaos, whether recycling is truly a myth, and Zane’s love of pulled pork sandwiches!

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This week on Portland Culture Club, we battle it out — ATX vs. PDX! We’re putting Austin and Portland head-to-head with our guest Tall Dan to see where these two famously weird cities align and where they couldn’t be more different. From food and music to culture, veganism, personalities, and all the things that make each city unique. Letssss get ready to rumble! 🥊

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This week on Portland Culture Club, we're getting soooo AMP'd with Will Kendall, Executive Director of the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)! Join us in learning more about the incredible work AMP is doing to support youth experiencing homelessness through creative mentorship and the healing power of artistic expression.

It's a conversation about community, compassion, and why programs like AMP represent the very best of Portland — neighbors and volunteers stepping up to fill the gaps and create lasting change. Go support this amazing program, check out the AMP Music Festival in September and don’t miss the origin story of the weirdest homemade sandwich we’ve ever encountered on the show — shout out to Will’s cholesterol!

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This week on Portland Culture Club, we're sizzlin' and chillin' with Sage, owner of Third Coast Hot Dogs who’s serving up Texas-inspired dogs with big Lone Star flavor right here in Portland! We’re covering it all — from hot dog topping trauma, the fascinating history of the bun, questioning if a hot dog is really a taco and how Sage transformed personal tragedy into one of Portland's tastiest success stories.

Plus, we’re dishin’ out a lightening round of hot dog trivia and fresh fun facts — this episode is summer stackkkkked! 🌭🫶🏻

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This week on Portland Culture Club, we’re exploring the fight to save the Lloyd Center Mall with Roman and Charlie from Save Lloyd Center Mall! We’re reflecting on what makes the Lloyd Center so meaningful to our community and why it holds a place worth protecting in Portland’s future. We also discuss what a thoughtful, realistic compromise could look like if redevelopment moves forward — along with the next key milestones for the Save the Lloyd Center movement and how Portlanders can get involved! And to top it all off — a special edition of Missed Connections: Lloyd Center only submissions!

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This week on Portland Culture Club we’re joined by Tom Sollitt, Portland City Council candidate for District 3, for a wide-ranging conversation about the city’s present and its possible futures.

We’re covering it all — from Tom’s unconventional path into local politics, what’s driving his campaign, and why he believes Portland could (…and should!) become the comedy capital of the U.S.

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