Spent the Rent Podcast

Chief Andrew Shearer joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Shearer was recently appointed as Interim Chief of the Springfield, Oregon Police Department after the previous chief retired.  Shearer has over 20 years of law enforcement experience with the Portland Police Bureau, sat on the Board of the Portland Police Sunshine Division (an emergency food and clothing service provider),...

Keith Dussell joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss how he started a hockey team in Spain, sorta.  A story you’ll just have to hear to understand. Buy Barcelona Sugarcats Merch @ etsy.com/shop/SugarCatsHockey Proceeds go to St. Baldricks Foundation Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Kicki...

Dustin Bodeen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Dusty Bodeen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and practices 5 Element and Chinese Medicine at Alive Integrative Medicine in Eugene.  Dusty is the founder of Epiphany Acupuncture, LLC and is also an Eastern Bodywork teacher, Gene Keys coach and composes original music for guided meditations, educational experiences and his Hip Hop pr...

Lea Jones (of Buffalo Romeo) joins the podcast as an interview guest. Jones has been making music around the country for many many years. Mixing folk, Americana, country, blues, and more.  After teaming up with guitarist Keenan Dorn to form Buffalo Romeo something magic happened. A duo emerged of singer/songwriters that have an age gap of over 40 years (Jones age 64, Dorn age 23). Proving gen...

Representatives of Bikers Against Bullies USA (Lane County Chapter) join the podcast. Bikers Against Bullies USA is an awareness program that allows bikers and others to show support of a safe environment for children. BAB USA is a not-for-profit group created by bikers -- but not limited to bikers -- that is committed to creating awareness and educating both children and adults on the benefits of...

Zach Bessett joins the podcast to discuss his time as a Chair on the School Board in Springfield, Oregon. Bessett was elected to the school board in May 2017. He has been a resident of Springfield for more than 30 years and is a 2000 Springfield High School graduate and received a degree from NorthWest Christian University. After 20+ years he recently left his job at Willamalane to pursue a career...

Pastor Gabe Piechowicz joins the podcast as an interview guest. After working as a logger for 15 years, Piechowicz attended Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon and received his degree in ministry.  He has partnered with Square One Villages to build tiny homes for the houseless community in our area. Pastor Gabe @ EveryOne Church 3843 W. 11th Eugene, Oregon More info on Square One Villages S...

Tim Lewis joins the podcast as an interview guest. Lewis is an independent “gonzo” filmmaker from Eugene, Oregon who has a knack for catching the most genuine elements of life for the underrepresented in our area. His recent series “Whiteaker Tales/End of the World” chronicles life in Eugene, Oregon during the pandemic and (hopefully) beyond. His footage and interviews have been used in many proje...

Chris Wig joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss the current situation with the Springfield Police Department, School Board candidates, and what will be on the upcoming ballot for the May 18th Special Election. Chris Wig serves the Springfield, Oregon community as Chair of our local Democratic Party as well as a member of the board for Willamalane. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the p...

Part 3 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”. Maya Rabasa joins the podcast as an interview guest. Rabasa is a candidate for School Board Director Position 6 in Eugene 4j School District. Rabasa is a parent, former teacher, and longtime volunteer in 4J, Maya Rabasa has on the ground experience in 4J schools and offers our community a fresh voice. Find out more mayarabasa.com FB: facebook.c...

Part 2 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”. Anthony Reed joins the podcast as an interview guest. Anthony Reed is a candidate for School Board Director Position 3 in Springfield, Oregon and is a journeyman carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 270. Find out more FB: facebook.com/Vote4AnthonyReed Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly do...

Part 1 of 3 in a series called “Meet the Candidates”. Kelly Mason joins the podcast as an interview guest. Mason is a candidate for School Board Director Position 5 in Springfield, Oregon and is an academic Advisor at University of Oregon Pathway Oregon Program. Find out more @ kellymason.nationbuilder.com FB: facebook.com/friendsofkellymason Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one...

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss his new website, joeyhelpish.com Dandyland Studios, his music career, music teaching methods, and never stop approach to creativity.  Helpish is a self taught musician with over 4k recorded songs and has recently created his own education methods, techniques, and formulas. Joey Helpish recently dropped a new EP, “actually autistic” on all major stream...

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss current events both locally and nationally, including the Derek Chauvin (George Floyd murder) case, the Springfield Oregon Police Chief being put on administrative leave, the return of mass violence and more.    Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop art...

Dustin Bodeen joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Dusty Bodeen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and practices 5 Element Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Alive Integrative Medicine in Eugene.  Dusty is the founder of Epiphany Acupuncture, LLC and is also an Eastern Bodywork teacher, Gene Keys coach and composes original music for guided meditations, educational experiences and hi...

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is an author, a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, host of the Take92 podcast and co-host of the Bat Fan Addict Podcast (both available on all major streaming sites). He has been making music in Eugene, Oregon since the late 90’s and is known for being incredibly unique and original with his many creative outlets....

Interim Springfield, Oregon City Councilor Damien Pitts joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Monday, March 8, he will be sworn in as the Ward 1 City Councilor position in Springfield, Oregon.  Pitts hails from Memphis, Tennessee. After high school, he joined the United States Army where he served as a Human Intelligence Collector/Korean linguist for ten years, serving in such plac...

Niels Pasternak and Charu Malhotra Pasternak join the podcast as (remote) interview guests to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Niels Pasternak is an educator specializing in special education in Eugene, Oregon and a Chair of the OEA Special Educators Union. Charu Malhotra Pasternak is a senior software engineer and Manager. Niels and Charu Pasternak rece...

Sampson Ray Simon joins the podcast as an interview guest to discuss the challenges Covid has created for independent artists.  Simon is an actor, screenwriter, rapper, and producer. He is starring (as Sanders Randall) in the upcoming, locally made, film “ We Need Rent Money ” and is also featured on the original soundtrack.  Simon is currently living in Houston, Texas but maintains clos...

Stephanie Atkinson (McLean) joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Stephanie’s parents, Jim and Sandy McLean, fell ill with Covid-19 in early December. On January 20th, 2021 Jim lost his battle with the virus. Stephanie has been using her voice to spread awareness of just how devastating this virus can be on a family. ABOUT JIM AND SANDY Parents to 3 adult children (Randy, John & Steph...

Springfield, Oregon Mayor Sean VanGordon joins the podcast as an interview guest.  On January 19th the Springfield City Council selected (then) Councilor Sean VanGordon to serve as Springfield’s Interim Mayor effective immediately (replacing the previous mayor who resigned August ‘20). Mayor Sean VanGordon serves on the Springfield Economic Development Agency, the Springfield Budget Committee...

Sara Scofield joins the podcast as an interview guest.  Sara and her family are no strangers to mental illness and suicide.  Three generations of men in her family have taken their own life and Sara has found a way to fight a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation through therapy and medication.   Her work with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lane...

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss Trump’s final days in office, the results of the Georgia runoff election, the breach at the US Capitol Building, and the role of social media companies in stopping the spread of misinformation .    Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and host...

Abigail Molina joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss immigration issues. Abigail is the founder and senior attorney at Molina Law Group, LLC, established in 2011. Abigail was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and is a double duck alum of the University of Oregon. Prior to going to law school she worked as a legal assistant for an immigration attorney from 2000 to 2007. After gra...

Alan Zundel joins the podcast as a remote interview guest to discuss his new book.  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 on...