# bend (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bend. Page: Feed: --- ## [Arkansas Mud Live](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/arkansas-mud-live) _2026-08-19 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Live at Domino Room Bend, Or July of 2026 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211905867/1785945113c40d5d58ad5acf1168ba65.mp3) ## [With Community Science, Big Bend BioBlitz Documents Biodiversity Threatened by Border Projects](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-08-13/with-community-science-big-bend-bioblitz-documents-biodiversity-threatened-by-border-projects) _2026-08-17 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ The Trump administration’s plans for an unprecedented expansion of border-policing infrastructure in Big Bend have also triggered an ambitious scientific initiative. The Big Bend Borderlands BioBlitz aims to document the biodiversity here before it’s damaged or destroyed. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/08/ntn-260813-0818-big-bend-bioblitz.mp3) ## [Sunlight Is Starlight, Starlights Are Gold](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/sunlight-is-starlight-starlights) _2026-08-17 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Who They Talkin Bout [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211508283/c54f7b082018eacb452342465d45cc9b.mp3) ## [Don’t Fence Big Bend](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/dont-fence-big-bend) _2026-08-13 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ The story of how it happened [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210975688/d06846fa909a9b645c8587a543dbf05b.mp3) ## [Arkansas Mud is out](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/arkansas-mud-is-out) _2026-08-11 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ New single from Real Alligator ## [Arkansas Mud single](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/arkansas-mud-single) _2026-08-10 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Real Alligator ## [Winston Salem Ramkat](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/winston-salem-ramkat) _2026-08-09 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Camel City [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210501109/0d6d3524ad4ea8f932c89cc85bd7452e.mp3) ## [Video Ribs](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/video-ribs) _2026-08-09 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Hollywood Killed Vaudville [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210432398/bb1c2bd9e754fb02ab6dda1bea8de0b0.mp3) ## [Two Poems](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/two-poems) _2026-08-06 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Loved in the interim--Lost in the lurch ## [Hey Ladies! Come Through!](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/hey-ladies-come-through) _2026-08-02 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ It always moderately irks me when I dig down into my statistical insights on various platforms. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209436665/74973ca0b8bb57d1f23fdf2bd1a24865.mp3) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3zxp4gsc9xzZ) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [From Balmorhea to Big Bend, Geologist Jesse Kelsch Seeks Insight into West Texas Aquifers](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-23/from-balmorhea-to-big-bend-geologist-jesse-kelsch-seeks-insight-into-west-texas-aquifers) _2026-07-23 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Alpine geologist Jesse Kelsch is seeking insight into the groundwater that sustains the San Solomon Springs as part of her broader research into the region’s aquifers. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260723-0728-groundwater-research.mp3) ## [# Mezcal Meditations: Forest Primeval](https://shinyribs.substack.com/p/mezcal-meditations-forest-primeval) _2026-07-21 · Kevin Russell · Shinyribs_ Ode to a Pinball Machine In Bend, Oregon ## [Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference to Connect Landowners, Scientists for Conservation](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-16/trans-pecos-wildlife-conference-to-connect-landowners-scientists-for-conservation) _2026-07-16 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ August 5th to 7th, the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference will bring together landowners and scientists – to explore practical solutions for sustaining our region’s wild creatures. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260716-0721-trans-pecos-wildlife-conference.mp3) ## [At Hueco Tanks, Archeologists Discover Hundreds of Previously Unrecorded Pictographs](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-09/at-hueco-tanks-archeologists-discover-hundreds-of-previously-unrecorded-pictographs) _2026-07-09 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Hueco Tanks, east of El Paso, will always inspire wonder. Its red volcanic mountains create a desert oasis. And the prehistoric imagery painted on its cliffs and cave walls is deeply evocative. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260709-0714-hueco-tanks-new-research.mp3) ## [Seeking the “Blue Birds of Happiness” in West Texas](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-02/seeking-the-blue-birds-of-happiness-in-west-texas) _2026-07-02 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Far West Texas is home to several species of azure-hued avians. Some of these bird species are full-time residents, while others are summering now in our region. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260702-0707-blue-birds.mp3) ## [When It Comes to Birds, the West Texas Summer is Red Hot](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-06-25/when-it-comes-to-birds-the-west-texas-summer-is-red-hot) _2026-06-25 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Each spring, hepatic tanagers journey from as far away as Central America to the Chisos, Davis and Guadalupe mountains, to breed in the Ponderosa pine forests of these West Texas sky-island ranges. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/06/ntn-260625-0630-red-birds.mp3) ## [Amidst Changing Landscapes, Scaled Quail are West Texas Survivors](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-06-04/amidst-changing-landscapes-scaled-quail-are-west-texas-survivors) _2026-06-04 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Scaled quail – also known as blue quail and “cottontops” – are quintessential creatures of the arid grasslands and the dominant quail species in West Texas. Researchers at Alpine’s Borderlands Research Institute are learing how adaptable these seemingly vulnerable creatures are. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/06/ntn-260604-0609-scaled-quail.mp3) ## [Montezuma Quail: Alpine Researchers Unlock the Secrets of West Texas’s “Invisible Bird”](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-28/montezuma-quail-alpine-researchers-unlock-the-secrets-of-west-texass-invisible-bird) _2026-05-28 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Montezuma quail are an avian conundrum. They’re among the most visually stunning birds in Far West Texas: The males have sky-blue bills, black-and-white striped faces and chestnut bellies covered in white polka dots. But they’re also masters of concealment. You could spend a lifetime here and never see one. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260528-0602-montezuma-quail.mp3) ## [31.You vs The UFO The Government Told You Not To Worry About feat. Luke Jackson](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/31-You-vs-The-UFO-The-Government-Told-You-Not-To-Worry-About-feat--Luke-Jackson-e3jnrq7) _2026-05-22 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ This week Zac and Rylon welcome special guest Luke Jackson for this action-packed long-awaited wake up sheeple episode! Put on your tinfoil hats and follow them down the rabbit hole as they discuss the governments disclosure on UAPs and other tales. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/120368391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424693764-44100-2-23486669e793a.m4a) ## [The Wild West of Weevils: Entomologist Robert Anderson Discovers New Lifeforms in West Texas](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-21/the-wild-west-of-weevils-entomologist-robert-anderson-discovers-new-lifeforms-in-west-texas) _2026-05-21 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Robert Anderson, a senior research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, has journeyed from South America to Southeast Asia studying this group of insects. And in our region, he’s discovered creatures previously unknown to science, including some found nowhere else on Earth. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260521-0526-wild-weevils-in-west-texas.mp3) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D0ZTdeXKfMp4) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Exploring the “Weird White World” of Parks Ranch Cave](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-14/exploring-the-weird-white-world-of-parks-ranch-cave) _2026-05-14 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ An interstate might seem an arbitrary boundary. But an attentive West Texas traveler driving north of Interstate 10, on Highway 54 from Van Horn to the Guadalupe Mountains, can see they’ve entered a different landscape. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260514-0519-parks-ranch-cave.mp3) ## [30.The Winchester House feat. Tristan Bends](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/30-The-Winchester-House-feat--Tristan-Bends-e3j2iei) _2026-05-08 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this week's episode Tristan gives his first-hand account of his tour of the Winchester house! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/119670674/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-8%2F423726583-44100-2-8b7c7cfac4e9.m4a) ## [29.Dark Tourism feat. Samson Horn](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/29-Dark-Tourism-feat--Samson-Horn-e3i1fde) _2026-04-17 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this week's episode we travel across the west coast and down the Rockys to explore the fascinating topic of Dark Tourism! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/118586222/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F422243003-44100-2-da9189d0a2c48.m4a) ## [The Hidden Backbone of Central Oregon Healthcare | Mosaic Community Health](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/the-hidden-backbone-of-central-oregon-healthcare-mosaic-community-health) _2026-01-20 · BendBEAT_ What does it really take to build a healthier community in Central Oregon? In this BendBeat episode, Brian sits down with Megan Haase, CEO of Mosaic Community Health, to unpack the vital role Mosaic plays across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, and Sisters—and why their work impacts nearly one out of every eight Central Oregonians. They explore: ⦁ What "whole-person care" actually means in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Megan_Hayes_Mosaic_Audio_Full.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [28.The Montauk Project](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/28-The-Montauk-Project-e3driof) _2026-01-19 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this week's episode the boys come together to tell this wild up and down alleged true of The Montauk Project and a little of the Philadelphia Project. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/114198735/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416375813-44100-2-493bf702c65b.m4a) ## [Mount Bachelor, Community, and the Future of Outdoor Life in Central Oregon with John Merriman](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/mount-bachelor-community-and-the-future-of-outdoor-life-in-central-oregon-with-john-merryman) _2025-12-05 · BendBEAT_ What makes Mount Bachelor feel like Bend's home mountain instead of just another resort? In this BendBeat episode, Brian sits down with John Merriman, CEO of Mount Bachelor, for a wide ranging conversation about culture, community, and the future of outdoor recreation in Central Oregon. They dive into: • How Bachelor differs from Colorado's crowded mega resorts • Why 75 percent of visitors are… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_John_Merriman_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [Why Engagement Matters: A Conversation with COCC's Zak Boone](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/why-engagement-matters-a-conversation-with-coccs-zak-boone) _2025-11-07 · BendBEAT_ Education, Engagement, and the Heart of Bend: A Conversation with COCC's Zak Boone In this episode of BendBeat , Brian Ladd sits down with Zak Boone , Vice President of College Advancement at Central Oregon Community College and Executive Director of the COCC Foundation , for a deep conversation about what keeps Central Oregon thriving—its people, its institutions, and its culture of giving back.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Zak_Boone_Audio_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [27.Dark Road Tales ft.Marlon Joe](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/27-Dark-Road-Tales-ft-Marlon-Joe-e3901vs) _2025-10-02 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this weeks episode Elaine and Zac welcome Marlon onto the show. Join them as they exchange spooky stories on this (remember to lock your doors and check your back seats) episode of Life After Dark! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/109102524/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-2%2Fcb858c05-2fe0-a13a-014c-d0c7020b7567.mp3) ## [Work. Earn. Learn. Transforming Bend's Next Generation](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/work-earn-learn-transforming-bends-next-generation) _2025-09-26 · BendBEAT_ Empowering Central Oregon's Youth: Heart of Oregon Corps on BendBeat What if the next generation held the key to solving some of Central Oregon's biggest challenges? In this episode of BendBeat , Brian Ladd sits down with Laura Handy , Executive Director of Heart of Oregon Corps , to explore how this locally founded nonprofit is transforming lives—and our community. For 25 years, Heart of Oregon… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Laura_Handy_Audio_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [26.Cursed Movies feat. Rylon Bird](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/26-Cursed-Movies-feat--Rylon-Bird-e38gf6o) _2025-09-21 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this weeks episode the boys dive belly first into the scary and disturbing truth behind some of your favorite movies. Buckle up and enjoy the ride on this crazy laugh out loud ride through old Hollywood in Life After Dark! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/108591768/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-21%2F55621222-d13e-60c4-8ae6-3db50caafe66.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CgCsfC6A2MQR) _2025-09-21 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Can Smart Design Solve Bend's Housing Crisis?](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/can-smart-design-solve-bends-housing-crisis) _2025-09-05 · BendBEAT_ What does it take to build a better Bend? In this conversation, we sit down with Christopher Jones, COO & Partner at Project^, to talk about the architectural vision shaping some of Bend's most iconic spaces, from The Grove and Range Apartments to Basecamp and the ambitious Aretē project. A former professional cyclist and ski mountaineer, Chris brings a global perspective and a deeply personal… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Chris_Jones_Audio_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [25.Haunting in the Emerald City ft. Tristan Bends](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/25-Haunting-in-the-Emerald-City-ft--Tristan-Bends-e37962k) _2025-08-25 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this weeks episode we have the return of Tristan Bends. Join the gang as they navigate through this very scary very true tale from the Scientist himself. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/107304468/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-25%2F7b54c47a-a0cd-1b49-15d6-e0e33d83078d.mp3) ## [From Landfill to Landmark: How OSU-Cascades Is helping Bend](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/from-landfill-to-landmark-how-osu-cascades-is-helping-bend) _2025-08-08 · BendBEAT_ What happens when a community rallies behind higher education—and decides to build a cutting-edge university on top of a former landfill and pumice mine? Welcome to OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. In this powerful conversation, OSU leaders Christine Coffin and Jared Pantella share how Oregon State University–Cascades is not only transforming Central Oregon's built environment but also driving… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_OSU_CASCADES_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [Building a Better Bend: Matt Muchna on Vision, Growth & Community Action](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/building-a-better-bend-matt-muchna-on-vision-growth-community-action) _2025-06-19 · BendBEAT_ What does the future of Bend, Oregon look like—and who gets to help shape it? In this full episode of the BendBeat Podcast, host Brian Ladd sits down with Matt Muchna, Executive Director of Envision Bend, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing one of the fastest-growing communities in the Pacific Northwest. From urban planning and housing to social capital and cultural inclusion, Matt… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Matt_Muchna_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [Inside Bend: Innovation, AI & Community Impact with Stephanie Betteridge](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/inside-bend-innovation-ai-community-impact-with-stephanie-betteridge) _2025-06-03 · BendBEAT_ In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Stephanie Betteridge, Bend's Chief Innovation Officer and Assistant City Manager, to explore how innovation, data, and a people-first mindset are shaping the future of Bend. From AI and public dashboards to snowplow tech and roundabout art, Stephanie reveals the behind-the-scenes work that makes Bend not just function—but thrive. If you've… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Stephanie_Betteredge_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [24.Tales From The Highway Man feat. Wacey Blackeagle](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/24-Tales-From-The-Highway-Man-feat--Wacey-Blackeagle-e32i2gq) _2025-05-08 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ On this weeks episode the boys welcome special guest Wacey Blackeagle A.K.A The Highway Man! Join them as they follow Wacey on his tales of terror! Sit back listen and enjoy! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/102352858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-8%2F67c45541-0054-2e89-9c89-e432025a787e.mp3) ## [What Happens When You Trade Comfort for Purpose? Thump Coffee Bend's Favorite Coffee Spot](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/what-happens-when-you-trade-comfort-for-purpose-thumb-coffee-bends-favorite-coffee-spot) _2025-04-04 · BendBEAT_ In this episode of BendBeat, Brian Ladd sits down with Bobby Grover, founder of Thump Coffee, to explore his journey from high-pressure corporate life to crafting a purpose-driven coffee brand in Bend, Oregon. Bobby shares what inspired his bold move—from stepping away from a high-paying job to pursuing a slower, more intentional life centered around coffee, community, and personal values.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/Bend_Beat_Bobby_Grover_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833) ## [23.Tales From The High Tower](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachary-cummins/episodes/23-Tales-From-The-High-Tower-e30seiv) _2025-03-30 · Zachary Cummins · Life After Dark_ Good evening sheeple! It's the return of the paranormal bros! On this week's episode Jesse Wes High Tower tells tales of sleep paralysis, aliens, u.a.p.s, angels and demons! Could they be all related? Find out now on this episode of Life After Dark! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1b7a8774/podcast/play/100595743/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-30%2F9c926a84-94b2-8f8f-aaab-1bf3b7db388b.mp3) ## [Transforming Lives Through Adaptive Sports](https://bendbeat.libsyn.com/transforming-lives-through-adaptive-sports) _2025-02-27 · BendBEAT_ In this episode of the BendBeat Podcast, we dive into the incredible work of Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), an organization dedicated to making outdoor recreation accessible to individuals with disabilities. Hosts Colleen Dougherty and Pat Addabbo share the inspiring journey of OAS—from its grassroots beginnings to serving over 2,500 adaptive experiences annually. Join us as we discuss the impact… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bendbeat/BendBeat_OAS_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1611833)