Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast with Adam Short

Send us Fan Mail 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 in our region. Their core mission? To unra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 nature of the sport.  Throughout our discussio...

Send us Fan Mail 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, this episode promises a unique blend of narrative...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a stepping stone approach. This dialogue i...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the content on this episode couldn’t be more r...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Thomas, and the hearts behi...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Dominique's narrative is a rich tapestry inte...

Send us Fan Mail 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 celebrating mountain culture, and four bonus issues of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 idea into a successful outdoor b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 celebrating mountain culture, and four bonus is...

Send us Fan Mail 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, innovation and the pioneering spirit that has dr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ranging from the personal challenges surrounding...

Send us Fan Mail 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 their goals through instruction, training, guidance,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experience.  On this series we will be focusing on thos...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  On this series we will be focusing on those i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 from those they meet along the way is the subjec...

Send us Fan Mail 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 they are today. Currently operating out of the LOG...

Send us Fan Mail 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 shares his story of how, over the past ten years,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 first episode of his podcast, “Small Market Startup...

Send us Fan Mail 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 layers to his life story that have led him to Bend...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and illustrator, Megan Marie Myers, The Shakeo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the vision of Furnish Hope, a vision where marg...

Send us Fan Mail 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 highest level of stoke and sometimes a beard braid....

Send us Fan Mail  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 conditioning facility, inspired both by the profession...

Send us Fan Mail 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 quality and creativity of the content he capt...