
The PDX Beat
The PDX Beat is a podcast that keeps a finger on the pulse of all things Portland, Ore. Hosted by Amado Lumba, our shows focus on food, drink, music, the arts, and local culture.
Episodes
40 episodes
#64 - Coastal Cascade
This episode features my chat with Matt Hartman who performs under the moniker Coastal Cascade, including music from his recently released self-titled EP. | Additional music included in this episode courtesy of Sweet Nothing. (Artists retain orig...
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#62 - Author Chat: Monica Cable
Local author, Monica Cable, chatted with me about her upcoming book entitled "If You Were An Alien Would You Want To Live Here: an Alien Hypothesis | 101 Reasons Why Fearing an Alien Invasion is Absolutely Preposterous and 10 That Kinda Make Sense...
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#61 - Silenced In The Surf Book Launch
A live recording I made of fellow podcaster, Sean Barron (of The Portland Cool Podcast), of his interview with local author, Kate Dyer-Seeley, during the launch party for her newest book, Silenced in the Surf. Also featured in the podcast are Anne...
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#60 - Author Chat: Ellie Alexander
Author, ELLIE ALEXANDER, chatted with me about her writing journey and her book, ON THIN ICING. | Theme music provided by Sweet Nothing, and additional music provided Kai Engel (artists retains original copyright) | Additional vocal work from ...
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#59 - Redux: The Zone Continuum
Friend of the show and former guest, Bruce Zick, chats with me about his much anticipated "The Zone Continuum" reboot project. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find...
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#58 - The Vegan Episode
My good friend and vegan, Janessa, chatted with me about Portland's vegan subculture. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find more info about the show on our webs...
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#57 - The Portland Cool Podcast
Fellow podcaster, Sean Barron, chatted with me about his own Portland-focused show called The Portland Cool Podcast. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find more ...
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#56 - Proletariat Butchery
In this episode, Zeph Shepard, owner and head butcher at Proletariat Butchery, chatted with me about his journey into the world of craft butchery. | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains orig...
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#55 - Timothy Blackton: In Case You Missed Him
Local comedian, Timothy Blackton, visited me in the studio to chat about the Portland comedy scene and he also brought back a special episode of ICYMI (In Case You Missed It). | Theme and additional music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet...
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#54 - Mixed Tape 06
This episode includes music from Portland-based musical artists Pure Bathing Culture, Hemmit, clintongore, The von Trapps, Lost Lander, Eyelids, Sama Dams, Grandparents, BLOUSE, Divers, Monarques, Hosannas, and Matt Lande. | Additional theme mus...
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#53 - Author Chat: Kate Kort
I chatted with Portland author, Kate Kort (http://www.katekort.com), about her debut novel, GLASS. Includes excerpts. | Music included in this episode courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright) | Find mor...
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#52 - Patternist
This episode features my chat with Portland musician, Gabe Mouer (a.k.a. Patternist) about his musical journey and his upcoming single, "Dizzy" | Check out his music here on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/patternistmusic | Find more info a...
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#51 - Author Chat: Michael Helquist
This episode features my chat with writer, historian, and activist, Michael Helquist, about his new book, "Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions." Visit www.michaelhelquist.com for more info and to buy the book! | Music included in this...
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#50 - The Noted
THE NOTED's John Dwyer and Daniel Work chatted with me about their newly-released sophomore effort entitled "Not Far Away," which features the single "Wait" and my personal favorites "The Moon Is Rising" and "Too Late." | Find more info about THE...
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#49 - The Peculiarium
Mike Wellins from The Peculiarium chats with me about his creation that's helping to keep Portland weird.
Theme music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright)
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#48 - Salvo Idly
This episode is a profile of Portland-based duo, SALVO IDLY, whose debut album 81 DAYS is available on iTunes, Amazon Music, CD Baby, and on their website (www.salvoidly.com).
Additional music provided by Sweet Nothing. Music from "81 Days" us...
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#47 - Mixed Tape 05
This episode Includes music from Portland-based bands Fringe Class, The Weather Machine, Kool Stuff Katie, Minden, Fog Father, Cat Hoch, Wishyunu, and Chocolate Cool But Rude.
Theme music provided by Sweet Nothing. All artists whose music is f...
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#46 - Hidden History of Portland
Author and "local historian," J.D. Chandler talks about Portland's colorful past, his writings, and a few of Portland's most mispronounced street names and areas.
Music provided by Sweet Nothing (https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing), who retai...
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#45 - Nomalicious
Sean Wiese chatted with me about his subscription box service, Nomalicious, that's changing the way consumers access artisan foods from all over the U.S. http://www.nomalicious.co
Background music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothi...
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#44 - Mixed Tape 04
This episode contains music from Portland-based bands Bibliothek, Thanks, Old Wave, LEO, Beach Fire, Gold Casio, Psychomagic, Appendixes, and White Glove. These band and many others are part of this year's PDX Pop Now!'s compilation. Check it out ...
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#43 - Coco Donuts
The fine folks from Coco Donuts joined me for this episode to talk about, well, donuts and the business behind producing these tasty treats.
Theme music provided by https://soundcloud.com/sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright)
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#42 - The Junebugs
Moses Barrett of @thejunebugs joins me in this week's episode. Learn about their music and Kickstarter campaign.
Theme music provided by @sweet-nothing (artist retains original copyright). All other songs retain original copyrights by their ori...
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#41 - Mixed Tape 03
The third all-music episode, featuring Portland-based musicians The Zags, The Domestics, Albatross, There Is No Mountain, Ghost Towns, Moorea Masa, The Fourth Wall, and Ezra Bell.
Theme music is called "Cataracts" by Sweet Nothing.
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