Bend Source

Nighttime Benders

Comedy EN ↓ 7 episodes

Nighttime Benders is your weekly go-to podcast for laughs and lively chats. With a rotating crew of your favorite local comedians, we dive into the hottest topics, dish out the latest local news, and get the scoop on touring performers swinging by town. Spend your night with Bend’s most entertaining personalities and enjoy fun conversations with familiar faces. This is a Powered by the Source Podcast , made possible by a grant from The Drawing Room Foundation.

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From Portland to Philadelphia: Imani Denae's Comedy Journey 08.07.2026 44:00

Join Cody Parr (Beertown Comedy), Creach, Hopper & Julia Reed Nichols for a lively conversation on Central Oregon culture, where sports, community events, and delightfully quirky topics collide. From the World Cup to women’s sports bars and drone fireworks, we explore what’s happening locally—and what could be next. Also in this episode meet comedian Imani Denae who shares her journey from Po...

Comedy, Family & the Road with Zarna Garg 01.07.2026 45:01

Join us for a lively episode of Nighttime Benders as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday! This week, Fredo , Creach , Janelle Musson , and Julia Reed Nichols share hilarious historical facts and discuss AI's impact on the job market. We'll also share outrageous festival stories and camping mishaps. Additionally, we’re thrilled to welcome powerhouse comedian Zarna Garg . She share...

From Second City to Stand-Up: Eric Oren's Comedy 24.06.2026 1:06:41

Join us for a lively discussion with Central Oregon comedians Katy Ipock , Fredo , Christine Keefer , and Julia Reed Nichols as they dive into festivals, social media, local news, and more. In this episode, we also get to know comedian and Central Oregon native Eric Oren , who shares his journey from Second City to touring with his comedy group, his approach to stand-up, and how social media has t...

From Math to Microphones: Todd Basil's Comedy Journey 17.06.2026 49:43

Join us as we chat with local comedians Jon Brown, Courtney Stevens and Julia Reed Nichols in Bend, Oregon, exploring humor, local culture, and quirky stories. This episode offers laughs, insights, and a peek into the vibrant Bend comedy scene. Topics include parenting fails, Oregon’s New Water Permit Tax, and a warning for local dog owners. Plus we are joined by comedian and college calculus i...

BONUS: Interview w/ Sam Miller 12.06.2026 19:09

In this BONUS episode of Nighttime Benders , we sit down with headlining comedian Sam Miller , who’s coming to town later this month. We talk life on the road, touring stories, and how sobriety has shaped his comedy journey.

From Classroom to Comedy: Rachel Aflleje's Journey 10.06.2026 49:44

Join local comedians Katy Ipock, Brian Keister, Hopper and Julia Reed Nichols for a lively panel discussion as they explore local culture, recent events, and the art of comedy. This episode offers insights into Bend's community, the comedy scene, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus catch our engaging interview with comedian and teacher Rachel Aflleje as she shares her journey from tea...

Don Gavitte Talks Teaching & Comedy 03.06.2026 42:06

This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on June 25th. Teaching and comedy may seem like two very different pr...