Best Joel Butcher Podcasts (2025)

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 2 29:28

11m ago29:28

29:28

Griffin would put the blame for our environmental problems on excessive individual freedoms. Actually, most of the problems are direct or indirect results of the activities of large organizations; namely corporations and governments. It is these organizations, after all, that control the structure and development of society. Perhaps the most unfort…

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#415 Michael Mudd - Manzanita Mudd Dogs 1:21:17

4d ago1:21:17

1:21:17

We venture out to Manzanita for this podcast, and take the opportunity to chat with Michael Mudd, the proprietor of Manzanita Mudd Dogs. Whether you have been to or plan on visiting Manzanita, the story of how the iconic Manzanita Mudd Dogs started to how Michael and his brother Brad took over the operation of the business from their parents, Jim a…

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RATF Classic: #383 Rob Sample - Mother's Bistro 1:29:56

11d ago1:29:56

1:29:56

We look back to April of last year, and our conversation with Rob Sample of Mother's Bistro. ORIGINAL POST: Rob Sample joins us on the podcast. He's the Chief Schmoozing Officer at Mother’s Bistro, where his wife Lisa has been well known as the chef and restaurateur since 2002. Lisa just won the area's "Most Remarkable Woman" award on KOIN and we t…

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Ted Kaczynski | The Unabomber - Part 1 33:55

13d ago33:55

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They are then escorted into the gas chamber, often under heavy security, and secured to a chair with restraints around their wrists, ankles, waist, and chest to prevent movement. A stethoscope or other monitoring device is typically attached to their chest, extending outside the chamber so a physician can listen for the cessation of heartbeat or br…

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#414 Joel Gunderson - Heavenly Creatures: The affects of threatened tariffs, restaurant sustainability, James Beard nomination and superior hospitality 1:20:16

18d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Joel Gunderson of Heavenly Creatures, Coopers Hall, Grassa, St. Jack and a host of places, joins us again to talk about how deeply Trump's tariffs would affect the wine and restaurant industries. Coincidentally, the tariffs were suspended just minutes before we started recording this episode. But we talk about the stress uncertainty puts on the ind…

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#413 Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie - His favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland and how to find them + his most anticipated openings in 2025 1:13:34

25d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Gary Okazaki aka @garythefoodie joins us for the umpteenth time to share information on his favorite pop-up restaurants in Portland, including where to find them on Insta, and where they take place. Also, he'll go over some of his most anticipated openings in 2025. Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHou…

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Tsutomu Miyazaki | The Little Girl Murderer 32:58

29d ago32:58

32:58

Tsutomu Miyazaki liked to taunt the parents of his victims with chillingly silent phone calls or postcards containing gloating messages. He left a box on the doorstep of the parents of his first victim, four-year-old Mari Konno. Inside were fragments of charred bone, ten baby teeth and photographs of the clothes their daughter had been wearing the …

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#412 DaMenga Weaverhuff and Thomas Pisha-Duffly - Gado Gado and Oma's Hideway (and their Steelport Knife demo) 1:14:19

1M ago1:14:19

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We are joined by two of the people responsible for the accolades and wonderful food that comes out of the kitchens of Gado Gado and Oma's Hideway. DaMenga Weaverhuff is Executive Chef, and has been leading the kitchens for a good while now, while Tom Pisha-Duffly is the owner and since Chef DeMenga's promotion has assumed a larger role, which we di…

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RATF Classic: #402 Andrea Falaschi - 4th Generation Tuscan Butcher and Maialata Marquee Guest 1:29:05

1M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Visit www.localocean.net for details on the Fin & Feast dinner with Andrea at Local Ocean in Newport. We go back to December 2024 and our converation with Andrea Falaschi, ahead of his visit to Oregon for the Oregon Mailata and special Fin & Feast dinner at Local Ocean in Newport. Joining us this week is Andrea Falaschi, fourth generation butcher f…

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Herbert Mullin - Part 5 29:34

1M ago29:34

29:34

Mullin didn’t fit the killer mold. This clean-cut ex-flower-child looked more like he’d stumble over a peace rally than a murder scene. Cops might’ve sneered at hippies, but they didn’t peg them—or guys like Mullin—for bloody rampages. At first, his calm vibe seemed like he’d play ball. They figured prying answers out of him about that day’s madnes…

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#411 Tony Bixler - Local Ocean Seafoods 1:26:35

2M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Tony Bixler, president of Local Ocean Seafoods, joins us to discuss the history of Local Ocean, as well as his journey in Oregon in restaurants and life to get where he is today. We will talk about what makes Local Ocean very special and the extra challenges it takes to serve fresh seafood to so many every day. We also discuss a special event at Lo…

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RATF Classic: #370 Peter Kost - Ken's Artisan Pizza and Carina Lounge 1:36:14

2M ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Now that Ken's Artisan Pizza has officially opened in downtown Bend, we return to our conversation wtih Peter Kost from November of 2023. ORIGINAL POST: Peter Kost grew up in Seattle, where his love for food was established as the son of farmers who sold their goods at the Seattle Public Market. Peter's journey has taken him from restaurant work to…

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Herbert Mullin - Part 4 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

The blade sliced her open, her flesh separating with a cold precision, skin and fat sliding apart as if they’d been primed to rupture all along. Blood saturated everything—her dress, the grass, his hands, the knife—a predictable mess, though far worse was still to come. He set the knife aside and forced his fingers into the incision, pushing past t…

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#410 Elisa Acciai - Tuscany Tour Guide 1:21:59

2M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com Taking a trip to Tuscany? You'll want to listen to this episode with Elisa Acciai, who's been a tour guide in Florence for years. We talk about her journey from being a Concierge…

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#409 Jose Lalo Camarena - República 1:14:47

2M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

This is a must-listen. Chef Jose Camarena, Executive Chef at Portland's highly regarded República, may just be the youngest guest of over 400 on our podcast. But you wouldn't know it if we hadn't drawn attention to that fact. At just 24, he's in a position few others are at his age, and it's easy to see how he got as far as he's gotten at such a yo…

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Herbert Mullin - Part 3 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

The police approached the Mullin family home, their knocks echoing like the tolling of a death knell through the silent house, surrounded by uncollected mail, a silent testament to absence. Imagining the worst, they prepared to breach this fortress of solitude, fearing Herb had taken his own life in some final, desperate act. As they made arrangeme…

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#408 Meg Cotner - Bridgetown Bites 1:24:12

2M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Meg Cotner is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon via various other places including California to New York.. Meg publishes Bridgetown Bites, which covers restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, events, and includes opinion pieces, all centering on the Portland food world.. The site focuses on openings and closings news, while da…

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RATF Classic: #391 Alexa Numkena-Anderson - @JavelinaPDX 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

We look back to our conversation with Alexa Numkena-Anderson from July of 2024: Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base). After high school Alexa moved to P…

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Herbert Mullin - Part 2 33:49

3M ago33:49

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Herb began experimenting with drugs, initially using marijuana to soothe his anxiety. However, he soon recognized its impact on his intellectual sharpness, which was crucial for his self-image as the "most likely to succeed." He switched to hallucinogens, particularly LSD, becoming so enamored with it that he inked a tattoo across his stomach advoc…

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#407 Frank Squillo - Wanda's Cafe & Bakery 1:39:06

3M ago1:39:06

1:39:06

Frank Squillo has had quite a storied career, but as he points out in this episode, there are definite parallels between his career as a radio host and now, as co-owner of the storied Wanda's Cafe and Bakery, a mainstay of the North Oregon Coast that he purchased with his husband in 2019 and has operated since. We talk about what it takes to run a …

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#406 Jon Galdos - Basque Tours 1:23:35

3M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Jon Galdos operates a premiere tour company in San Sebastian. The convergence of his love of travel and thirst for holiday time led him to find this passion almost 20 years ago, during a successful career in engineering. Jon explains in this interview how he approaches designing experiences for people in one of the most culinary-rich areas of the w…

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Herbert Mullin - Part 1 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

He had to offer Her blood, much like the ancient cultures did, recognizing Her under various guises of gods and goddesses but understanding that sacrifice was necessary to stave off Her wrath. Her anger, palpable even now, was seething beneath the earth's crust, knocking at the edges of his psyche. She was incensed at humanity's degeneration, furio…

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#405 Tyler Malek - Salt & Straw's Growth 1:27:16

3M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Tyler Malek is the Chef and co-owner of one of Portland's now most iconic brands and restaurants, Salt & Straw. Now with locations cornering the continental US, Tyler and his cousin Kim have made some serious noise in the ice cream world. In this episode, Tyler talks about the longshot pitch to Disneyland to be their official ice cream vendor, and …

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RATF Classic: #322 Aundre Barnes - Urdaneta 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

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We're going back to August of 2022 and our conversation with Aundre Barnes of Urdaneta. ORIGINAL POST: We spend an hour with Aundre Barnes, who has been serving diners at Portland's Urdaneta for the past 7 years. Aundre is a native Portlander and has seen many changes over his years here. He's worked in banking and in voice-over work along the way.…

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Charles Manson - Part 10 30:52

4M ago30:52

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When we dive into the dark saga of the Manson Family, the names Sharon Tate, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca often dominate the narrative. Yet, the shadow cast by Charles Manson and his followers extends into numerous other grim chapters, each involving real people with lives, dreams, and stories that were cut short. Let's take a closer look at these le…

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#404 Bill Oakley - Steamed Ham Society, Food Celebrity 1:33:17

4M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

To kick off 2025 and Right at the Fork's 12th year, we are pleased to feature a conversation with Bill Oakley, known to many on Instagram as @ThatBillOakley. Bill is a celebrated food celebrity who is a regular on The Food that Built America and other TV shows. He discusses some of the food and places featured in his annual Steamie Awards as part o…

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#403 Gary Okazaki's 2024 in Review 1:17:19

4M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

We complete our 11th year with one of our favorite guests, Gary the Foodie. Gary discusses some of his his favorite Portland food experiences of 2024, as well as some others outside the area, well, because it's Gary! Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adve…

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Charles Manson - Part 9 28:43

4M ago28:43

28:43

Deciphering Charles Manson's words is always challenging, but this particular note is less obscure than his usual communications. "Gold" was his nickname for Nancy Pitman, one of his favored Family members, whom he had earlier called "Nancy" in the same message. In early 1970, Pitman was a regular visitor to the jailed defendants, acting on Manson'…

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Classic RATF: #374 Don Bourassa - International Adulting and Inaugural RATF Guest 1:27:00

4M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

We look back at our converation with Don Bourassa in January 2024... Don Bourassa was Right at the Fork's first guest ever in 2014. Back then, he was the Community Director for Yelp. Now, he's moved to Porto, Portugal with his wife and among his many endeavors, he writes on substack: International Adulting. We talk to Don about what's transpired in…

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#402 Andrea Falaschi - 4th Generation Tuscan Butcher and Maialata Marquee Guest 1:26:38

5M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Joining us this week is Andrea Falaschi, fourth generation butcher from Macelleria Falaschi in San Miniato in the heart of Tuscany. Andrea's family business is celebrating its 100th year in 2025. Andrea takes us through his family history with some anecdotes about how the business started back in 1925 with his great Grandfather Guido emigrating fro…

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Charles Manson - Part 8 31:31

5M ago31:31

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Through a combination of deception and coercion, they elicited a confession from Atkins, who admitted to holding Hinman while Beausoleil inflicted the fatal wounds. This confession proved to be a pivotal moment in the investigation, solidifying the link between the Manson Family and the gruesome murders. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theserialki…

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#401 Carlo LaMagna - Magna Kusina & Magna Kaina (Denver) 1:22:40

5M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

We catch up with Carlo Lamagna, chef and owner of his Magna restaurants in both Portland and Denver. Carlo is creating communities and success in promoting Filipino cuisine, so much so that he's garnered recognition from the James Beard Foundation and diners around the globe since his humble start in the business from Detroit to Chicago to Portland…

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Charles Manson - Part 7 33:13

5M ago33:13

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The streets of Oakland became their battlefield. In 1967, Huey Newton, the party's charismatic leader, spilled blood in a fatal confrontation with a police officer during a routine traffic stop. The following year, Eldridge Cleaver, the fiery Minister of Information, was embroiled in a shootout that left both himself and two cops wounded, and a you…

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RATF Classic: #386 Sam Smith - Yaowarat 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Chef Sam Smith has been a notable figure in the Portland culinary scene since he arrived in the city from the Bay Area. He is currently the chef at Yaowarat, Portland Monthly's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Sam talks about the experiences of traveling through Thailand with his team doing extensive research to develop the recipes for the restaurant, …

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#400 Jim Angelus - Cole Valley Tavern and Bacon Bacon 1:12:37

6M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Join host Chris Angelus for a lively conversation with his cousin Jimmy Angelus, proprietor of San Francisco's Cole Valley Tavern and Bacon Bacon. Jim's history, which he talks about here, includes accolades from Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, criticism from Martha Stewart, mentions on Saturday Night Live, a Chopped! appearance and a host of fun st…

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Charles Manson - Part 6 29:54

6M ago29:54

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Hinman was tortured over three days before he was killed. Beausoleil admitted to stabbing Hinman twice in the chest. The Manson family reportedly used Hinman’s blood to scribble the words “Political Piggy” on the wall after the murder, and also included a panther paw to try and pin the slaying on the Black Panthers. Beausoleil was sentenced to deat…

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#399 Sandra Tavares - Portugal's Travel Designer 1:20:24

6M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Sandra Tavares knows the people, places and things that make up a wonderful culinary and wine journey throughout Portugal. Sandra started her career as a journalist and found herself covering a burgeoning food scene, to the point where she realized she would enjoy developing tours and experiences for people, and taking them to the best Portugal has…

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#398 Mary Cressler & Sean Martin - Vindulge 1:28:01

6M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

We are delighted to have Mary Cressler and Sean Martin on the podcast to talk about their venture, Vindulge. We talk about how it came about and evolved, especially through the pandemic, when their business model had to change. Vindulge is a wife and husband team who create delicious ways to enjoy cooking and entertaining outside with family and fr…

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Charles Manson - Part 5 29:44

6M ago29:44

29:44

In this gripping episode we dive into the chilling saga of Charles Manson as we explore the final chapters of his life and the aftermath of his notorious actions. Uncover the unsettling details, complex personalities, and psychological forces that made Manson one of the most infamous figures in American history. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, …

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Chris and Cort talk Travel & 2024 Election + Classic Episode (#394): Kurt Huffman talks food at PDX 1:43:09

6M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

After experiencing the new Portland airport (PDX), we revisit our recent interview with Kurt Huffman of ChefStable who talks about the ins and outs of having multiple restaurants at PDX, from Grassa to Loyal Legion. Chris and Cort express how this first impression visitors will have of Oregon and Portland is key to the area's growth. And... For the…

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RATF Classic: #353 Vince Nguyen - Berlu, Berlu Bakery 1:12:34

6M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdvent With the news that Berlu Bakery is closing (to relocate), following the perminant closure of Berlue last November - we wanted to revisit our conversation with Vince Nguyen just after his…

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Charles Manson - Part 4 34:32

7M ago34:32

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Police burst into his bedroom and led him to the bloody bodies of Frokowski and Abigail Folger, lying on the lawn, and Steven Parent, slumped over the wheel of his car. Police spared Garretson a sight even more horrible inside the house. Sharon Tate, eight-and-a-half months pregnant, had been stabbed repeatedly and was curled in a fetal position as…

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RATF Classic: #364 Nat West - Closing Reverend Nat's Hard Cider 1:00:09

7M ago1:00:09

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This classic episode comes from September of 2023, when Nat West was shutting down his business of 12 years. He's now one of 100 candidates on the ballet for one of 12 city council positions for the new Portland city government. Original Post We were able to catch up with Nat West, founder, president and cidermaker at Reverend Nat's Hard Cider. Nat…

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#397 Guest Host Bill Oakley talks to Nori De Vega - @nomnom_nori 58:43

7M ago58:43

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We are honored to have Bill Oakley guest host this episode of Right at the Fork, featuring Nori De Vega - one of Portland's most prominent food and restaurant video creators on Instagram and TikTok. Nori De Vega was born in Manila, Philippines, and currently lives with her husband and two basenjis in Portland. Her immediate family originally immigr…

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Charles Manson - Part 3 33:48

7M ago33:48

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In this 3rd series of Charles Manson we discuss the chilling court defense that portrayed Charles Manson not just as a killer, but as a master manipulator who twisted the minds of his followers. Through psychological coercion, LSD, and hypnotism, Manson turned innocent individuals into willing participants in acts of unspeakable violence. We explor…

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Classic RATF: #357 Joel Stocks - L'Orange 1:07:28

7M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

With news that L'Orange has made the New York Times list of America's Best Restaurants, wanted to return to our conversation from July 2023 with Joel Stocks. Original post: Joel Stocks has found a new home at his new restaurant/wine bar L'Orange with business partner Jeff Vejr, also of Las Caves. We discuss what L'Orange is all about, including the…

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Charles Manson - Part 2 31:14

8M ago31:14

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In February 1951, sixteen-year-old Manson embarked on another escape, this time with two companions. Their stolen car crossed state lines, a federal offense, and a roadblock in Utah abruptly ended their journey. Manson was sent to the National Training School for Boys in Washington, D.C., beginning a long and troubled journey through the federal re…

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#396 Gary Okazaki's Recent Faves 1:12:22

8M ago1:12:22

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Right at the Fork's most frequent guest, Gary Okazaki (@garythefoodie), joins Chris on the podcast to discuss his favorite most recent experiences in the Portland food world. Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com…

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#395 Jamal Hassan - Ice Cold Co. 1:10:31

8M ago1:10:31

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Jamal Hassan is a seasoned beverage consultant and the owner of Ice Cold Co., a Portland-based company specializing in clear craft cocktail ice. With over 20 years of experience in the beverage and hospitality industry, Jamal has developed and overseen bar programs at award-winning restaurants such as Ox, Tasty N’ Alder, and Mediterranean Explorati…

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Charles Manson - Part 1 34:21

8M ago34:21

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Come with me to explore Charles Manson, the notorious Manson Family and their leader. It begins with the gruesome murders on August 8, 1969, at Sharon Tate’s home, detailing the backgrounds of the killers and their descent into violence under Manson’s influence. The episode sets the historical context of the late 1960s, highlighting the end of the …

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