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Hear from a variety of guests ranging from professional athletes, local business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, nonprofits, industry leaders, and more on Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast. Join Adam Short as he has conversations and shares stories with those in our community who make up the soul of Central Oregon. Those who are helping shape the growth of our region, ensure opportunity for more and maintain what we all love about where we live; the beauty, the adventure, the w ...
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Send us a text Bola Gbadebo, a journalist, poet, musician, and filmmaker, takes us on an inspiring journey of personal growth in the effort of redefining confidence. Through her unique lens, we explore how embracing vulnerability and understanding the power of community stories can transform our perception of self-belief. Bola's documentary, "Confi…
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Send us a text Discover the inspiring journey behind Bend Outdoor Worx (BOW) from its founding members, Gary Bracelin, Will Blout, and Justin Rae. Learn how they turned a simple idea into a powerful startup accelerator that has been shaping the outdoor industry since 2014. Through personal stories and shared experiences, hear about the collaborativ…
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Send us a text I recently came across the idea that photography is a universal language, one that transcends borders and can be understood by anyone, anywhere in the world. It's fascinating to think of the camera as an instrument that teaches us how to truly see the world, even when we're not actively using it. In episode 59 of Bend Magazine’s The …
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Send us a text On episode 58 of Bend Magazine’s The Circling Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Westhusing, the Founder and Owner of House of Milo, a distinguished interior design studio based here in Bend, Oregon. Stay tuned as Sarah delves into how her exposure to her father's skilled woodworking and carpentry business at an earl…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how small acts of kindness can change lives? Rob McDonald, co-owner of Stand on Liquid Paddleboards and Latitude 44 Sports, takes us on an inspiring journey from his humble beginnings as an underachieving kid to making significant impacts at tech giants Amazon and Apple. Delve into his professional evolution from a subs…
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Navigating Entrepreneurship with Brand Founders, Emily Hoy/Ahoya and Emily LaPlume/Saturday Swimwear
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a dreamer to a successful entrepreneur? I sit down with Emily Hoy and Emily LaPlume, two trailblazing entrepreneurs from Bend, Oregon, who have not only turned their passions into thriving businesses but also champion sustainability in the outdoor industry. Emily Hoy shares her remarkabl…
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Send us a text Join us for an episode that promises to inspire and thrill as we sit down with Lori Skiles, the passionate owner of Paddleboard Oregon. Lori takes us through her incredible journey from her first paddleboarding experience in San Diego to creating the Paddle Strong program that blends fitness and yoga. We explore the serene magic of s…
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Send us a text It’s been said that music plays a unique role in the human experience. Music is often described as a universal language, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries, and for decades, studies have shown the emotional, cognitive, social, and physiological benefits of musical engagement, with the creation of music being one of the o…
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Send us a text When Courtney Rebel and her husband Josiah were told that he had experienced a mini stoke or transient ischemic attack at the age of 32, they became interested in supplementing Josiah's recovery and channeled their love for nature into a family-run health supplement brand that offers more than just a product – it's a testament to the…
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Send us a text In the latest installment of Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast, episode 52 features a captivating conversation with Emily Gylling, the Owner and Founder of Ponderosa Planning. With over five years of dedicated effort, Emily and her team have transformed Ponderosa Planning into one of the most sought-after wedding planning agencies…
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Send us a text When life long cyclist Don Leet and I sat down to discuss some of Bend's biking lore, Don shared stories and insights that make up much of the history of cycling in our region. From the birth of mountain biking in Central Oregon to the emergence of gravel cycling and e-bikes, our conversation is a testament to the ever-evolving natur…
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Send us a text Embark on an audio expedition that charts the evolution of mountain biking in the majestic landscapes of Central Oregon. Weaving between tales of the early trailblazers who carved their legacy out of game trails in the surrounding forests and those in our community who have built lives around the opportunities those trails provide, t…
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Send us a text With each chapter of Darren's life, we uncover the profound impact of shared experiences and the serendipitous twists that alter our trajectories. From navigating the breath-taking Alaskan skies to the boardrooms of global consulting firms, his memoirs are a mosaic of moments that highlight the art of traveling through this life with…
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Send us a text On episode 46 of Bend Magazine’s the Circling Podcast, we finish a two-part series highlighting just some of those in leadership roles at one of Central Oregon’s most popular recreational resources, Mt. Bachelor. Though the conversations recorded for this episode occurred prior to the last several storm cycles in the month of January…
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Send us a text When the mountains call, you answer. That's exactly what happened to Mt. Bachelor Sr. Mountain operations manager Betsy Norsen, choosing powder over the courtroom, and it's a decision that's echoed in the stories you'll hear on this first episode in a two part series. Hear from Mt. Bachelor's dedicated ski patrol director, Dave Thoma…
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Send us a text Embark on an enlightening odyssey with Dominique Taylor, a visionary who transformed from a park ranger into the eco-conscious founder of Consciously Curly Company. Uncover how her multicultural roots and a deep connection to the natural world fueled a pioneering venture in sustainable hair care tailored for curly and ethnic hair. Do…
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Send us a text The Best of episode #43 with Abe Shehadeh and BlackStrap Industries The Circling Podcast is proud to be in partnership with Bend Magazine. Claim your five-dollar annual subscription when you visit www.bendmagazine.com and enter promo code: PODCAST at checkout. Your subscription includes 6 issues of our regions top publication celebra…
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Send us a text What happens when you combine the power of entrepreneurial spirit, a love for outdoor activities, and a community-driven mindset? You get the inspiring journey of Abe Shehadeh, founder and CEO of Blackstrap Industries. On today's episode, we're privileged to have Abe share the captivating story of Blackstrap's evolution from a simple…
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Send us a text The Best parts of Episode #42 with Ian Barker-Cortrecht and Travis Yamada. The Circling Podcast is proud to be in partnership with Bend Magazine. Claim your five-dollar annual subscription when you visit www.bendmagazine.com and enter promo code: PODCAST at checkout. Your subscription includes 6 issues of our regions top publication …
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it feels like to connect with the mountain without bindings on your snowboard? Join us on an intriguing journey, as we sit down with local board shapers Travis Yamada and Ian Barker-Cortrecht to discuss the de-evolution back to powsurfing. This episode is sure to captivate you with rich tales of passion, i…
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Send us a text On July 19th 2023 Chip Conrad posted the first in what has become a growing series focused around authentic personal inquiry and universal, shared life experience. The Instagram series has been dubbed Chip and Nips by his followers, and Chip continues to produce transparent monologs asking honest questions focused on subject matter r…
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Send us a text On episode 40 of Bend Magazine’s the Circling Podcast, we continue our series designed to supplement the Sept/Oct issue of Bend Magazine and an article written by Gregg Morris highlighting 12 individuals in our community who are helping others unlock their potential and maximize their growth. Those who are helping others achieve thei…
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Send us a text On episode 39 of Bend Magazine’s the Circling Podcast, we continue a series focusing on individuals in our community who are helping others unlock their potential and maximize their growth. Those who are helping others achieve their goals through instruction, training, guidance, and the sharing of lessons learned through life experie…
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Send us a text On episode 38 of Bend Magazine’s the Circling Podcast, we begin a series focusing on individuals in our community who are helping others unlock their potential and maximize their growth. Those who are helping others achieve their goals through instruction, training, guidance, and the sharing of lessons learned through life experience…
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Send us a text On 2/16/17, Kristen and Ville Jokinen rode their Surly disc trucker touring bikes into the southernmost coastal community of Ushuaia Argentina. Having started this adventure in Prudhoe bay Alaska some twenty months prior, the 18,215 miles that the couple peddled during their journey across two continents combined with the kindness fr…
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Send us a text On episode 36 of The Circling Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with long time Central Oregonians, Lev and Kirin Stryker, owners and operators of Cog Wild bicycle tours and Shuttles. Lev and Kirin share their story of how they landed in Bend back in the 90’s, and the many life steppingstones that have led them to where th…
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Send us a text Approximately 15 miles outside of Dayville Oregon, Murderers Creek flows into the South Fork of the John Day River. Approximately 5 miles up Murderers Creek I recorded a podcast with my old friend Jason Darrah. While huddled under the canopy of Jason’s custom-built Ford E350 4x4 van as a thunder storm brewed in the distance, Jason sh…
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Send us a text On episode 34 of The Circling Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with my friend Kyle Mcleod to talk about, well, a lot. Among his many titles, not excluding husband and dad, Kyle is a product consultant, software engineer, entrepreneur, community organizer and fellow podcast host. In October of 2022, Kyle published the fir…
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Send us a text Every so often, if we’re in tune, the flow of life allows for our paths to cross with others who leave us wanting to learn more. I had the privilege of meeting one such person earlier this year during the Creativity Shakeout Tuesday morning group run along the Deschutes river. Mark Jamnik is a local artist who, like his art, has laye…
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Send us a text On July 6th 2021 the Creativity Shakeout Run Club held its first organized gathering designed to connect and lift up creatives in Central Oregon. The Creativity Shakeout is a run and walking club designed to inspire creativity through movement and connection with other creative personalities in the community. Founded by local artist …
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Send us a text Just three short years after furnishing home number one, the Central Oregon non-profit, Furnish Hope, recently furnished home #1000. Furnish Hope, whose mission is to Furnish empty houses for those in need, was established in 2019 by long time Central Oregon resident Megan Martin. On episode 31 of The Circling Podcast, Megan shares t…
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Send us a text On episode 30 of The Circling Podcast, I sit down with Josh Suran, the human on the other side of the trending social medial handle @josh_reports. A Central Oregon native, Josh delivers daily micro doses of amateur weather reporting along with an up to date ski report, usually from the lifts of Mt. Bachelor and always with the highes…
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Send us a text In 2007, Kevin Boss was drafted to the New York Giants and went on to win a Super Bowl later that season. After 6 seasons in the NFL, Kevin and his family moved back to their home state of Oregon and In 2014, Kevin opened BOSS Sports Performance. Nearly ten years later, BOSS has grown to become a state-of-the-art strength and conditi…
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Send us a text On episode 28, I’m joined by longtime central Oregonian Pete Alport. An award-winning photographer, videographer and producer, Pete has called Central Oregon home since moving in 1994 after a traumatizing childhood growing up in Portland Oregon. Pete has, and continues to influence and shape the growth of Central Oregon through the q…
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Send us a text On episode 27, Long time Central Oregon residents, Dave and Meg Chun, Founders, and former owners of Kialoa paddles, take some time to sit down and share more of their story. Kialoa, One of the world’s leading canoe and Stand-up Paddle manufactures, was founded in Oahu Hawaii before moving to Bend in 1992. In 2018 Kialoa was purchase…
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Send us a text In 1975 Robert Rube was in 5th grade and moved to Oahu where his dad was stationed in the United States Army. Living in Hawaii during his adolescence, Robert developed a relationship with the ocean and his surfboard that has been a consistent influence in his life. In 2004, while on a surf trip to Costa Rica, Robert was introduced to…
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Send us a text In 2002, Jessica Crouch began designing fashion forward leather horse tack that quickly differentiated herself from her peers and her competition. Beautiful designs, durability and uncompromising quality quickly earned Jessica and her emerging business a strong reputation in the North American Ranching and Rodeo world. Today, Jessica…
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Send us a text During the summer of 2010, the vision of a local, all day music festival set in an intimate venue and designed to bring community together and raise money for local non-profits came to fruition. The name of the music festival; Bigstock. On episode #24, I have the privilege to sit down with the man behind the vision, my friend Dr. Bre…
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Send us a text On episode #23, Mike Ripley, a legend in the Oregon cycling community, takes a moment out of his busy schedule to sit down, have a beer and share his story. Mike shares memories from on and off his bike, that have helped shape him into who he is today and his passion for bringing people together through outdoor adventure. As owner/op…
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Send us a text In the summer of 2016 a small, unassuming, abandoned storage warehouse near the Old Mill District was reclaimed, restored and brought back to life. On July 4th, Spoken Moto, a feel-good, comfortable gathering space influenced by old school craftsmanship, vintage motorcycles, hand roasted coffee, craft beer and quality goods, turns se…
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Send us a text In 1994, after completing his graduate work in wildlife science and management from Oregon State University, Bret Michalski moved to Bend Oregon to take a job in the Forestry Department at Central Oregon Community College. 28 years later, Bret and his family still call Central Oregon home and Bret continues to educate the next genera…
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Send us a text In the mid 1980’s as the timber and mill industry in Central Oregon was in a downturn, a group of local community members began providing free nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment to anyone in need. 36 years later that small group has evolved into the present-day Family Kitchen organization and continues the mission by p…
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Send us a text In the spring of 1977, the population of Bend Oregon was roughly 16,500. On the first Saturday in May that year, the first annual Pole-Pedal-Paddle was held as a fundraiser for the local youth Mitey mite ski program. The late great Jenny Sheldon was the head coach of the Mitey mites and to raise money for her racers, Jenny organized …
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Send us a text In 2010, The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance was formed with the mission to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration, and inclusivity. Twelve years later, the HDFFA continues to evolve its many core programs which focus on improving affordable, nutritious, and easily acc…
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Send us a text In 1987, Kris Jamieson made the full time move to Bend Oregon to spend more time in the mountains while pursuing a career in the outdoor sports industry. 35 years later Kris still calls Central Oregon home, and for good reason. Join me on episode 17 as I had the privilege to chat with Kris about a variety of topics ranging from the d…
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Send us a text In 1976, a Washington State juvenile court judge recognized that he had insufficient information when making a life changing decision regarding the future of a three-year-old little girl who had suffered from child abuse. Within a year that very same judge, Justice David Soukup, launched the nation’s first program designed to promote…
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Send us a text In 2005 Erin Cole-Baker and her husband Bruce discovered Bend OR after attending the Sisters Folk Festival. Erin called Central Oregon home for six years and, according to GO! Magazine, quickly established herself as “One of the more constant and compelling voices on the Central Oregon music scene.” After releasing two albums in the …
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Send us a text On Episode 14, I have the privilege of spending some time with James Nicol, Co-Owner and operator of Snoplanks Snowboard Company handcrafted here in Bend Oregon. Snoplanks, now nearly 10 years old, continues to grow and evolve as a brand largely due to the leadership that James and his team exemplify by regularly making decisions for…
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Send us a text On episode #13, I’m joined by Derek Abbey Ph.D., president, and CEO of Project Recover. Project Recover is a collaborative partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, and University of Delaware using 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate Americans miss…
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Send us a text On episode #12, I have the pleasure of talking with long time central Oregonian and founder of Street Dog Hero Marianne Cox. Marianne shares her experience growing up in a military family, moving to Central Oregon with her husband to open JC’s Bar and Grill and starting a nonprofit which has grown into more than a full-time job. Stre…
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