Spent the Rent Podcast

Doyle Canning joins the podcast. Canning is a candidate in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. A seat that recently became vacant, after it was held by Peter DeFazio for almost 37 years. Find out more @ canningforcongress.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors To become a Patreon Donor, Sponsor, or Executive Producer and recei...

Chris Wig joins the podcast to discuss the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Biden’s State of the Union Speech, the upcoming primary elections in Lane County and more. Chris Wig is the Chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Delusion” By Thinking About You Underwater March 18th...

Andrew Kalloch joins the podcast as an interview guest. Kalloch is a candidate in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. A seat that recently became vacant, after it was held by Peter DeFazio for almost 37 years. FIND OUT MORE @ andrewkalloch.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Never Enough” By Patty Rose Sponsor...

Justin Pluid joins the podcast to discuss the Super Bowl, Oregon football, the Blazers rebuild, and more. Pluid is the co-host of The Flock Pod ( anchor.fm/the-flock-pod ) and The Flock Tube now available on YouTube @ youtube.com/channel/UCB12RGm1BNz-B-OiR88m6Og  FB facebook.com/TheFlockPod IG @TheFlockPod Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to s...

Springfield, Oregon City Councilors Kori Rodley and Damien Pitts join the podcast to discuss their time on the council, the future of Springfield, the upcoming election year, and more.  MORE INFO @ springfield-or.gov Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Come Back To The NorthWest” By Patty Rose Feat. Rio Sponso...

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast to discuss the recent shooting at Eugene, Oregon’s historic WoW Hall . Hiura is a hip hop artist (under the name Gradient ), former candidate for Eugene Mayor, and a local 541 personality. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Second Thoughts” By JustJoey Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow P...

Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his connection to a local video game store (Big City Gamin’), his recent State of the County Address, and more. Berney was elected as Lane County Commissioner (District 2) in 2018, when he ousted 2-Time incumbent and former Springfield Mayor, Sid Lieken.  More info @ joeberney.com WATCH State of the...

Brad Unger joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss financial tips for the New Year, adjusting your finances for inflation, and more. Unger is the Branch Manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union (Springfield Fred Myer location). More Info onpointcu.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Payday (...

Irene Henjum joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Hejum is the House District 12 Precinct Chair for the Democratic Party of Lane County. She hosts committee zoom meetings, helps with countless phone banks, and is tasked with motivating her committee to spread the word of the work the Democratic Party is doing in our area and to find out what the voters are looking for in their local le...

Shelby Stephens joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Stephens is the owner of the Stone Grotto in Springfield, Oregon. The Stone Grotto is a crystals and metaphysical boutique that has a passionate following and offers “a place where you can come and find peace, healing, love and good energy”. More Info @ facebook.com/thestonegrotto Special Appearance by Santa Ken Major Hosted by Patty...

Dana Petersen-Crabb joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Petersen-Crabb is the Director of Housing Services at ShelterCare , a local nonprofit working to provide housing and behavioral health services to individuals and families who are experiencing chronic homelessness, newly homeless, or at risk of homelessness. More Info @ sheltercare.org Special Appearance by Santa Ken Major Hosted...

Kevin Cronin,  joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss housing issues that continue to affect the local 541 community, the division in the county, and more. Cronin works as an affordable housing advocate in the Lane County area and has worked with the DPLC for over a decade.  Special Appearance by Santa Ken Major Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one t...

Bryan Ranstad joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Randstad and his wife, Kelly, are the owners of Hybrid Real Estate, who recently acquired an historic real estate property in the University District of Eugene, Oregon (originally built in 1905). After partnering with Looking Glass Community Services, the folks at Hybrid Real Estate have restored and fully furnished the 9 unit property...

Jason “ Plaedo ” Wellman joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Plaedo is a hip hop artist and raptivist from Eugene, Oregon. Plaedo has worked in many different areas in Eugene building community through gardening and has worked tirelessly helping individuals who are experiencing houselessness.  He recently dropped a new 28 track album on all major streaming sites, titled “Empires...

Jim Cupples joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Cupples is a businessperson, technologist, and entrepreneur. Cupples is also an innovator who is extremely passionate about technology, politics, and agriculture.   Cupples has worked on multiple websites in various areas of focus, most notably RunForOffice.org and AllTheFarms.com Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast wit...

Molly Markarian joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Markarian is a Senior Planner for City of Springfield - Development and Public Works.  Main Street Safety Project has a goal to help make Main Street safer for people walking, biking, driving, and taking transit. Springfield’s Main Street is consistently ranked as one of the most unsafe city streets in Oregon based on the severi...

Thomas  joins the podcast as an interview guest. Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist (under the name Gradient ), and host of a podcast (Broken Class w/ Thomas Hiura). Gradient social links Facebook: @gradientmusic YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCS26j3ey6_QciFzfpcWsGKg Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one tim...

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his first 9 months as mayor, communicating with the community virtually, the American Rescue Plan, redistricting in our area, what to look forward to in 2022, and more. Follow Mayor VanGordon on Facebook facebook.com/VanGordon4Springfield Hosted by Patty Rose Ending Track “Be You” By Patty Rose feat....

Alan Zundel joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his new podcast.  Zundel is an author, civil activist and online video producer who holds graduate degrees in political science and taught for nearly 20 years.  He served as an officer in the Pacific Green Party and was their candidate for Oregon Secretary of State. Long active in electoral reform efforts, Zundel worked...

Allan Benavides joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Benavides is the General Manager of the Eugene Emeralds. Benevides has been with the Em’s since 2010 and has overseen many changes, including relocating to PK Park and changing affiliation 3x (Padres,Cubs, and now Giants).  He is now tasked with finding the Emerald’s a new home field and is looking at Springfield, Oregon as a po...

Our host, Patty Rose , walks us through the inspiration for his new album “Begin Again” with a full 10 song listening opportunity before it hits streaming services. “Begin Again” is available to purchase online (directly from Patty Rose) for $7 NOW @ strpod.com/beginagain  Hosted by Patty Rose Music From the upcoming album “Begin Again” By Patty Rose Available on Spotify September 9th Sponsor...

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss Covid, Biden, Afghanistan, music and more. With more than 40 years of Entertainment, Music, Marketing and Production Services experience, Patric Miller’s resume is peppered with “bleeding edge” experience that includes more than 20 years of blogging, Award Winning Soundtrack work, and Broadcasting Services that make his knowledge of the internet and...

Colin Johnston joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Colin Johnston, (AKA Col in Eugene) is a first generation immigrant to the USA, a teacher and education researcher with interests in equity and inclusion using CRT as a framework. In his spare time Colin appears as the US correspondent on Aussie Politics podcast “Don’t Tell The Pilot”. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland he holds 2 law degree...

Ayisha Elliott joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss her podcast “Black Girl From Eugene” and her tireless work as a powerful voice for the black community in Eugene, Oregon. Elliott has 25+ years of experience creating spaces for individuals who are interested in broadening their understanding of cultures that are underrepresented. Giving talks on diversity, equity, and inclu...

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his newly launched shave ice stand, JustIce Shave Ice . Wagoner has made headlines over the past year leading marches and peaceful protests to raise awareness about police brutality towards minorities and systematic racism nationwide.  Wagoner has worked diligently to create civil discourse with a positive message of equ...