Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast with Adam Short

Send us Fan Mail 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 purchased, allowing both Dave and Meg the ability to pu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the concept of “Pura Vida.”  Directly translat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and her husband Jim, are the owner operators...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Brett Gingold.  Brett and I are joined by Oregon Ad...

Send us Fan Mail 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/operator of Mudslinger Events, Mike, his wife  And...

Send us Fan Mail 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 seven years old.  The refined rustic venue is als...

Send us Fan Mail 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 generation of students in wildlife conservation and m...

Send us Fan Mail 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 providing over 9,000 meals a month to those in...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the first PPP after being inspired by a similar...

Send us Fan Mail 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 accessible and sustainably produced food for...

Send us Fan Mail 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 durability and sustainability of outdoor retail...

Send us Fan Mail 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 volunteer advocacy so every child who has exper...

Send us Fan Mail 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 States, Erin and Bruce returned to New Zealand...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the long-term betterment of the brand rather th...

Send us Fan Mail  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 missing in action (MIA) since World War II. The am...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Street Dog Hero, an international dog adoption org...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #11,  I sit down with longtime Central Oregonian athlete and entertainer JD Platt.  JD shares stories from the many different chapters in his life that have shaped him into who he is today.  We discuss his past and present personal and professional pursuits. JD shares his thoughts on his experience with the early days of professional snowboarding and the opportunities s...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #10,  my old friend Dave Beach, owner and operator of Backporch Coffee Roasters takes a moment to sit down and discuss all things coffee.  We discuss the origin of Backporch Coffee Roasters. The relationships he’s formed with coffee farmers from all over the world and the importance of direct trade.  Dave shares his insights on leadership and where he envisions his comp...

Send us Fan Mail On episode #9, I have to privilege of sitting down with Jonas Tarlen, co-owner and operator of Three Sisters Backcountry. We take a moment during the annual wood cut to chat about a variety of topics, most of which involve being in the mountains. If you plan on venturing into the wilderness this winter, this episode is for you. Stay tuned after the show credits for an original son...

Send us Fan Mail After six years of working as a trauma therapist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Alison Perry envisioned a working ranch where veterans could begin the journey of post traumatic recovery in a new way. As an alternative to the medical model and psychiatric ward she had been working in, Alison and her advisory board outlined what has turned into Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranc...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty-four years ago, passionate members of the central Oregon ski community came together to provide  on snow opportunities to members of the community with disabilities. Today, Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is a premiere adaptive sports foundation in the Pacific Northwest providing a range of year-round programs. Oregon Adaptive Sports envisions a day when everyone has the benef...

Send us Fan Mail The Circling Podcast: A Central Oregon focused podcast designed to redefine what it means to be a community. How to invest in each other and the place that we live.  Let’s encourage each other in the basics, like kindness, respect, gratitude, patience.  Let’s learn about individuals, local businesses, and nonprofits that invest in our community. Let’s remember how much we have in...

Send us Fan Mail     The Circling Podcast: A Central Oregon focused podcast designed to redefine what it means to be a community. How to invest in each other and the place that we live.  Let’s encourage each other in the basics, like kindness, respect, gratitude, patience.  Let’s learn about individuals, local businesses, and nonprofits that invest in our community. Let’s remember how much we have...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Guests: Kate Fitzpatrick: Kate took over as Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy in 2021.  Kate and her team at the DRC are dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality in the Deschutes River Basin.  Ryan Richard :  Idaho native, Stunt double for Jason Momoa (Auqa Man) and our resident Bend whitewater park wave shaper. He’s also just one h...

Send us Fan Mail Guests:   Polly Cohen: Raised on the Oregon Coast, Polly, who is described by her peers as one of the most passionate, educated and loving executive directors of all time, is leading her team to new heights and offering equine therapy services to more Central Oregonians.  Equine Therapy is a proven treatment option  for a number of physical and mental life challenges.   Ali Burk: ...