Spent the Rent Podcast

Jeremy “Dirtball” Cummings joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Cummings is an entrepreneur, rapper, and humanitarian philosopher. His main focus is helping people live healthy, happy lives wherever they are. Strong communities require open discussions of pressing social issues, so Jeremy never hides from debates on relevant topics. It's important to bridge the gaps between opposite side...

Patric Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the election results, President-Elect Joe Biden, the division in the country, 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...

Thomas Hiura joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the results of the 2020 election, both locally and nationally.   Hiura is a former candidate for Mayor in Eugene, Oregon.  Hiura is also an educator, hip hop artist, and host of a podcast (Broken Class w/ Thomas Hiura). Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod....

Chris Wig joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss ballot measure 110, early voting, and the Mayor vacancy in Springfield, Oregon . Chris Wig serves the Lane County community as a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board, as Chair of our local Democratic Party, and as the Director of Emergence Drug Treatment Center. OpEd on Measure 110 by Chris Wig register...

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his write-in campaign for Mayor of Eugene and his civil rights activism efforts, representing Minority Freedom Network . Wagoner has made headlines recently leading marches and peaceful protests to raise awareness about police brutality towards minorities and systematic racism nationwide.  Wagoner has worked diligently t...

Doyle Canning joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to give us her election endorsements.  Canning is a former candidate for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District as a Democrat and is a strong voice for the progressive movement in Oregon. Lane County Drop Box Locations sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx Hosted by Patty Rose Aka SelfEsteem BoatWillie Ending Track “Why Di...

Chief Chris Heppel and Springfield City Councilor Sean VanGordon join the podcast as remote interview guests to discuss the proposed ballot measure 20-311, a proposed 5-year levy that would help fund a complete fire crew with Firefighter/Paramedics & equipment, maintain incident response times, and maintain current fire protection, rescue, & medical services. More info on the proposal Webs...

Johanis Tadeo joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Johanis Tadeo is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3).  Tadeo is known in the Lane County community for his tireless work helping the marginalised and less fortunate in our area. More info on Johanis Tadeo Website : electjohanistadeo.org Facebook: facebook.com/ElectJohanisTadeo Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Pat...

Austin Pultz joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Pultz is from Calgary, Alberta in Canada and moved to Oregon to study Sports Business at the University of Oregon. Pultz is a defenseman for the (Pac-8 Champion) UO Club Hockey Team. More info on UO Club Hockey website : oregonduckshockey.com FB: facebook.com/oregonhockey IG: @uohockey Twitter @UOHockey YouTube: youtube.com/ducksicehockey...

Mackdub joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Wil “ Mackdub ” Weatherly is a legend in the Northwest music scene and has been rocking hip hop and rap since the late 90s.  After a 5 year hiatus, he just dropped a new album called “KMAC Radio” full of G Funk tracks with an old school West Coast feel.  Find music from Mackdub on all major music streaming sites (Spotify, Apple Music...

Kori Rodley joins the podcast as a remote interview guest. Kori Rodley is a candidate for City Council in Springfield, Oregon (Ward 3). Rodley is the Director of Equity at the United Way of Lane County and is a self-proclaimed “hopeless extrovert” with a deep passion for helping people. More info on Kori Rodley Website : korirodley.com Facebook: facebook.com/springfieldstrong Hosted by Patrick Stu...

Mark Molina returns to the podcast to discuss the Oregon wildfires, misinformation, and the incredible community relief efforts to help the 18k Lane County residents displaced due to evacuations. TO VOLUNTEER go to mckenzieriver.org/get-involved/volunteer United Way of Lane County unitedwaylane.org/ Hosted by Patrick Stutz Aka Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation g...

Mark Molina joins the podcast to discuss business, leadership, and community. Molina is the CEO of Molina Leadership and Business Development Solutions, a business that exists for one reason: to help people from all backgrounds grow in the area of leadership. The development of these skills is critically vital to having a positive effect and change in the world around us in every area of life. Hos...

Joey Helpish joins the podcast to discuss 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. To donate to Joey Helpish and Dandyland Studios Go to paypal.me/dandylabs Socials @joeyhelpish FB .facebook.com/...

Chris Wig and Kris McAlister join the podcast as (remote) interview guests for a panel  discussion on the sudden Mayor Vacancy in Springfield, Oregon and the impact it may have on some extremely pressing issues. Chris Wig is a member of the Willamalane Parks & Recreation District Board and as a Chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County. Kris McAlister is the Co-Director of Carry It For...

Niels Pasternak joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss the challenges of distance learning for students with special needs. Pasternak is an educator specializing in special education in Eugene, Oregon and a Chair of the OEA Special Educators Committee.  Pasternak is known for his passion for his students and is a loving husband and father. Hosted by Patty Rose To support t...

Isiah Wagoner joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss his civil rights activism efforts, representing Minority Freedom Network . Wagoner has made headlines recently 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 messa...

Daniel Miller joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest to discuss political issues and the challenges of fact checking in the year 2020.  Originally from Goldthwaite,Texas, Miller set his sights on the Pacific Northwest to surround himself with more like-minded thinkers. As a progressive, populist-left social democrat, Miller was a minority in the Texas political landscape.  Mille...

Antonio Gisbert joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Gisbert is the Chief Petitioner of the Oregon People’s Rebate (OPR). The Oregon People’s Rebate is a proposed initiative petition for the November 2022 election that will REBATE about $750 to every Oregonian every year. This REBATE will go directly to anyone living in Oregon for more than 200 days of the year, regardless of add...

Dawson Clark joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Clark is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Lane County resident, artist, and outspoken political activist. Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “We Are”” By SelfEsteem BoatWillie Feat. Lomo Listen to this track and all music featured in the pod...

Sandra Smith Gangle joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.  Sandra Smith Gangle is an author of a recently released book titled “ Madam Arbitrator ”. In her book Sandra Smith Gangle tells a compelling story of a woman who overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer. Sandra observed her mother suffer from discrimination in job-seeking, housing, and banking pract...

Tre Stewart joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Stewart is the founder of Boop Troop Eugene, a citizen volunteer guerrilla journalism effort that has been following the BLM protests over in the last few weeks in Oregon. Stewart can be seen on his Facebook LIVE feeds giving the community a public service by doing his best to stay neutral, breaking up (potential) fights before they star...

Jake “Overtime” Williams joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Williams is the Co-Owner of Subdermal Art Collective. A brand new tattoo parlour located in Eugene, Oregon with a few of the areas most respected and experienced artists. SudDermal Art Collective is more than just a tattoo shop. It is also an art gallery and in the future will be hosting community building events and art cla...

Sammy Warm Hands joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Sammy Warm Hands is a hip hop artist, punk rock musician, author, 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. Sam...

Brittiny Raine joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest.   Raine is an Executive Director of CORE Eugene . CORE stands for Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment and is a non-profit that empowers, and advocates for young people in Lane County. If you are a young person in Lane County that is in need you can contact CORE Website: coreeugene.org/ FB: facebook.com/core.eugene...