The Eastern Oregon Connection

Ryan, Blake, and Shannon share their thoughts on sales and how it impacts many areas of life. They discuss characteristics of both good and bad sales people and detail their experiences with multi-level marketing. This is a fun one! This podcast is supported by ⁠Blue Mountain Community College

Ryan, Shannon, and Blake discuss planning for retirement and smart ways to invest for your future. This podcast is supported by ⁠Blue Mountain Community College

Cold plunging is all the rage these days. Ryan, Blake, and Shannon talk through their thoughts on the physical and mental health benefits as well as the different approaches to get results. Thanks for joining us!

Blake and Ryan dive in to some of their favorite fiction and non-fiction books recommendations as well as answer how long you should give a book before you lose interest and put it down.

If you had to choose one, which is better - eating well or exercising regularly? Thoughts on this topic and others in the diet and exercise realm shared between Ryan and Blake, our in-house physical therapist. This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

In this mini recoding, Blake and Ryan kick off the new year with a discussion on goal setting. Whether your resolution involves health, finances, or well-being, we've got some engaging thoughts to share. This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

Blake opens the discussion with questions on grit, and we share thoughts on the balance between endurance and changing course. Ryan asks about posture and ways to reduce back injuries, and we segue into questions on original thoughts and speculate on how this may change in the future, with Shannon's input throughout. This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

Blake, Shannon and Ryan kick off the discussion with questions about traditions and their role in our lives. We explore values, habits, and more. Don't miss Blake's hot take on misconceptions surrounding metabolism.

This week Blake, Ryan, and Shannon are joined by guest Alex Lorenz who shares about his passion for rucking, a low-impact workout based on military training that includes walking while carrying extra weight.

Back in the saddle after a short hiatus, Ryan, Blake, and Shannon are joined by JJ Hill. We start by discussing what the phrase "born for such a time as this" means to each of us. With the holidays coming, Blakes poses the question of how we each find balance in sharing time with friends and family we love. Later, JJ discuses the expansion of the podcast with the addition of new shows to...

Ellie McBride is an Oregon native that has traveled around Europe, among other adventures. She currently resides in Belfast, United Kingdom with her husband, a native to Ireland. We were fortunate enough to have a discussion during her most recent visit to Pendleton. We highlight Ellie's business Calibrated Concepts, which can help business owners with a variety of online services including we...

We open with thoughts on travel and crowds before transitioning into heavier topics. Blaine & Ryan share their thoughts on the popular Netflix series "Painkiller," which leads to a larger discussion on addiction, depression, and substance abuse. After, we share some laughs and lighten up by covering "efficiency hacks," movies, and more. This podcast is supported by Blue Mou...

Sports fans will enjoy this one. Curran Holdman is a local product of a longstanding farm family. His passions led him into the world of radio, sports broadcasting, and DJ services for weddings and other events. Tune in for a conversation that covers college speech courses, play by play for EOU and Whitman College, horror stories in the booth, an owl removal, and much more. This podcast is support...

In this episode we take a deep dive into the workforce. Roundtable discussion includes the great resignation, staffing shortages, formal education, and thoughts on the impact of lowering barriers to entry in certain professions. This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

Blake, Blaine, and Shannon are in the studio covering some deep topics, including: -C.S. Lewis' popular book "Mere Christianity" -Carnivore diet, and thoughts on how much to spend on food and supplements -DIY vs pay a professional for home projects -Our hearts are with Hawaii This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

Have you heard of field to table? We start with roundtable questions on tasty food from the natural world, and segue into some thoughtful questions about hunting, wolves, and more. We also explore our willingness to ask for help, giving grace to ourselves, and touch on the common nature vs. nurture topic. This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College . Click the link to learn more a...

Blaine and Ryan meet for another recording session. They recall times where someone else's story helped provide perspective on their own lives, play a fun word association game, and talk about dreams while speculating their meaning. If you miss Shannon and Blake, fear not! The whole crew is back in our next episode! Here are a couple books we recommend during the show: Anxious People - A ficti...

Pendleton residents likely know Bret or the Carter family, who've been strong community members for many years. This interview is an in-depth discussion with Bret about family, life, and their incredible ability learn and grow in the face of adversity. Listeners will appreciate Bret's honest dialogue and will certainly be inspired by their strength and resilience. Thanks again to Bret and...

Ryan and Blaine pair up to bring a conversation that opens with time travel and physics, and segues into more tangible topics like relationships, mental health, and more.

The four of us record together as we celebrate the birth of Shannon and family's newest member. This conversation starts with infancy and living with a newborn and extends to end of life with thoughts on eulogies and what constitutes a life well lived. Blake shares thoughtful quotes along the way, and we touch on specialization vs. jack of all trades mentality.

Blaine, Ryan, and Blake discuss how money can heavily impact messaging to society, the importance of having common ground conversations and our addiction to screens and how to battle it. They also answer Blaine's question of whether or not there are conversations they are willing to have on the podcast now that they wouldn't have previously.

Jeff Hamilton is a Recreation Supervisor for Pendleton Parks and Recreation. We congratulate Jeff on completing 25 years of service as the Aquatic Center Manager, among other duties. Our conversation also includes: -Funny stories from life at the pool -Rec sports including Basketball, Softball, and Cornhole -The process of operating the local ice-skating rink -Living in a small community, and much...

It's a duo this week as Blaine and Shannon have a 1-on-1 conversation surrounding selecting baby names, nighttime routines, and the importance of having "I'll show them" motivation. Listen in!

In episode 9 of ChapPDT the entire crew discusses dependency on substances and finding a balanced homeostasis. Blake then poses the question of finding middle ground in relationships through times of heavy processing. We finish with some fantastic poop stories that you won't want to miss!

In this episode of ChatPDT the entire crew (Blaine phones in) talks about the role work plays in our lives. We answer the question: If you could could go back in time and change anything about your educational path, would you and why? We also touch on our relationship with mentorship and its importance in our lives.