Best Singe at 40 Podcasts (2025)

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Los Campesinos! share their streaming money data (and it's... sobering); Could a new budget policy be "the death knell for small venues"?; And what are Steve & Stu's Spotify Wrapped 'listening ages'? 45:34

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Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu get stuck into a late-year flurry of big news: "This could be the death knell for small venues" – enormous increases in business rates are coming for UK venues – Steve has a lot to say about how a seemingly-innocuous business rates p…

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Pour one out for America’s oldest home brewing supply store 4:48

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F. H. Steinbart’s is closing after more than a century in Portland.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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East Portland councilors unveil $21 million proposal to address homelessness 3:15

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East Portland councilors unveil $21 million proposal to address homelessnessBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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"Mr. Duck" is Co-Host for Standup Comedy by Roman Sinale, Cash Levy, & John Pate! 14:02

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Another "Tag Team Talent Podcast" episode is here! This time, the **comedy video** features a **comedians** Roman Spinale, Cash Levy, & John Pate offering some **funny** and **humorous** moments. Enjoy the latest **podcast**. Co-Host is "Mr Duck"!!

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Portland students flex their tech skills to create tree ornaments for Festival of Lights 3:17

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The ornaments at The Grotto are one of many examples showcasing the high-level tech work coming out of a Northeast Portland school.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A pricey new plan aims to keep Oregon’s foster kids out of hotels 5:10

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State officials aim to buy providers homes to house vulnerable children. Advocates say it may help provide more stability for Oregon’s foster kids.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon fisheries try old technology to boost salmon returns 4:39

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After a sudden drop in returning salmon on the Coquille River, a new Oregon law allows old-fashioned hatchboxes to return.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Bob Saget, Young and Sharing Comedy, Bonus Show #41 4:00

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One of the Best from before his "Full House" and "Fuller House" fame...Bob Saget doing standup comedy, so funny!

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#313 - Qing 44: Frontiers, Pt. 2: The Vastness Devours Us - Mountain Monasteries & Money Pits 57:42

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From the koan chants of monasteries tucked between Himalayan peaks, to wending caravan paths stretching endlessly across the arid expanses of the Taklamakan & trackless steppes of Dzungaria, we finish out our look at the four primary frontier regions of the Qing Empire as of 1800, where they'd come from, how they were operated, & the imperial tonna…

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At Work With An Oregon State Park Ranger 5:59

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At Work With an Oregon state park forest ranger, Rhett Wilkins, at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Behind the curtain of The Benson Hotel’s 54th gingerbread castle 3:48

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Behind the curtain of The Benson Hotel’s 54th gingerbread castleBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon struggles to land federal counterterrorism money as Trump orders troops to stop ‘terrorists’ hindering ICE 4:38

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Oregon struggles to land federal counterterrorism money as Trump orders troops to stop ‘terrorists’ hindering ICEBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Spotify Wrapped is here (and why is it a big deal?); Why aren't there any matinee gigs?; Olivia Dean takes on Ticketmaster; and Jorja Smith takes on AI clones 37:34

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Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu pull on their Santa hats and get stuck in to: Spotify Wrapped 2025 has just launched (and has now taken over your social feeds) But why is it such a big deal this year? Steve answers a great listener question: "why don’t more bands a…

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Those arrested at Portland ICE protests recount disparate, confusing treatment by federal officers 4:59

2d ago4:59

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Legal experts say theses contradictory actions may have violated protesters’ rights.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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#462 - 4 Things You Should Do To Get To Advanced English 13:49

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Feel stuck at intermediate English? You're not alone — progress isn't linear. In this classic episode, Andrea breaks down why you can understand shows with subtitles but freeze without them, and how to finally push past the plateau. You'll learn simple daily practices that separate i…

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Fun Standup Comedy by Mark Schiff & Dave Coulier, Magic by Larry Wilson! 15:35

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Fun Standup Comedy by Mark Schiff & Dave Coulier, Magic by Larry Wilson! Really fun entertainment pressed into 15 mins...Enjoy!

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Portland Mayor Wilson says he’s hit his goal to open 1,500 shelter beds 4:24

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If you ask Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, he has met his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. But only 890 of those 1,500 beds are currently open for use.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Preservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the past 4:40

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Preservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the pastBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Angeles City Plans & Why the Broke Heartbroken Trolls Hate Us 38:30

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Send us a text In Episode 44, the Single at 40 crew talks about our upcoming return to Angeles City and the legendary first-night bar hopping run we have planned. We also dive into the wave of trolls and hate comments that always shows up whenever we post content about Walking Street. As always, we keep it real: If you’re the type who went to Angel…

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Like Toys? Watch this a Laugh!! Bob Worley, Bonus Show #40 3:30

7d ago3:30

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Bob Worley, one of the funniest men on the planet talks about the toys we had as kids...Hilarious!

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In a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problem 4:07

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In a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problemBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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#312 - Qing 42: Frontiers, Pt. 1: The Vastness Devours Us - Of Willow Palisades & Reincarnation Permits 51:26

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The world is coming to Qing's doorstep, but it has a whole other set of problems along its own frontiers... Less chronologically tied-down than most of our episodes, today we look at two of the Qing Empire's four major "inner frontier zones" and how they - in spite of often getting upstaged by the "flashier" elements of the 1800s & Qings clashes wi…

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Uncovering Boarding Schools QA 6:54

9d ago6:54

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QA with producer Kami Horton about Uncovering Boarding SchoolsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Indigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary students 5:14

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Indigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary studentsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Siletz Tribes, Oregon coastal community and OSU scientists learn from beached whale experience 4:26

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Siletz Tribes, Oregon coastal community and OSU scientists learn from beached whale experienceBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Exploding toilet cancels gig - but will the band and fans get their money back?; Is Spotify putting up prices again?; and yet more Baby Shark news 29:34

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Get more TPOM in the post-show "lock-in" – try it for FREE!: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership⁠ ==== Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu unwrap the week's music biz goings-on: An exploding toilet caused a gig cancellation – but what now for the ban…

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Three Crazy Entertainment Moments You Have To See! Jokes by Don McEnery, Magic w/Jade & Bruce Baum 17:53

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The Tag Team Talent Podcast delivers another great show. The hosts, R. Scott Edwards and Larry Wilson, react to unique talent videos, offering their insights and sparking a lighthearted **discussion**. They bring decades of expertise in **entertainment** to bear. Each clip is a surprise, and you never know what **agt** talent they will **react** to…

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Newport in limbo amid ICE interest 5:10

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has attracted national attention this year, as demonstrators squared off with federal officers. Now a far smaller Oregon city is bracing for its own possible clash with ICE.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Even with SNAP benefits restored, this Oregon pantry says hunger persists 4:13

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Even with SNAP benefits restored, this Oregon pantry says hunger persistsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Microplastics research in Oregon 4:47

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Research into microplastic releases in washing machines and driers.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Passport Bros Debate: Are We One? Angeles City Nightlife Plans | Episode 43 29:19

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Send us a text Episode 43 is here, and we’re kicking it off with our plans for night one back in Angeles City! We break down our full bar-hopping route: starting strong at Carousel Bar, checking out the newly reopened Crystal Place, sliding into one of our longtime favorites Atlantis, and finishing the night at the legendary Club Sky. From there we…

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Why Portland roller derby makes the perfect setting for a queer coming-of-age story in ‘Leave It on the Track’ 7:57

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Author Margot Fisher wants teens to know that it’s okay to ‘be really messy’By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Comedy by Robert Dubac, always smart & funny Bonus Show #39 5:16

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One of the funniest and smart comics out of Los Angeles is Robert "Bob" Dubac....his famous "One-Man" shows are still seen all over the country.....use the Googler and find his shows!

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Wilsonville math teacher rides to all 95 MAX stations for world record 5:13

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We join Marty Valentine, the first record holder for a TriMet transit speedrun, to find out what exactly a speedrun is.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Sharks love Willapa Bay and Northwest scientists have some ideas why 4:44

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Sharks love Willapa Bay and Northwest scientists have some ideas whyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Secretary of State, top elections officials question how Trump administration is using voter data 5:22

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This week, the top elections officials from 10 states sent a letter to the Trump administration, demanding answers about how voter data is being used and shared. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read was one of the signatories.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Why don't venues advertise set times for gigs?; Ticket resale prices capped in the UK; Megadeth brew beer; How many people are already listening to "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?; & much more... 35:16

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One more round? The post-show "lock-in" is just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠ - try it for FREE!: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership ==== Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu pour a couple of foaming pints of: Stu’s Big Number is 10 million – but how …

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Episode 46: Truth or D.A.R.E, the T-Shirts and Transvestigations Leading Us Nowhere 56:08

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Episode Summary Welcome back to Grifty Pod. If you are listening to this episode without a helmet or a seatbelt, you are far braver than we are. This week felt like the entire nation had a stroke while standing upright. The Epstein documents dropped and inside that cursed file dump we discovered the soul bending phrase Trump and Bubba which was not…

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Medicaid Group Organized by Kotek 6:00

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A private group has been meeting to discuss the future of Medicaid in Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Mastering Standup Comedy, Starring Dan St. Paul, Dennis Blair, and Michael Finney. 18:24

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Enjoy the latest episode, featuring **stand up comedians** Dan St. Paul, Dennis Blair, and Michael Finney who share their experience with **comedy shows** and **stand up** routines. We're diving deep with **professional comics** to learn about **Career Success**. Dennis Blair shares a fun new comedy song!Watch "Tag Team Talent Podcast" on YouTube &…

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State of SNAP in Oregon 5:04

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Oregon is one of the highest users of SNAP in the country. Now that funding has been restored, we get a program check-in with Mark Edwards at OSU.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Young Indigenous kayakers paddle the Klamath River from source to sea after dam removal. 9:23

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A group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to become the first to paddle the entire Klamath River, from source to sea, after the removal of four dams. Ranging from age 13-20, the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile, month-long journey. But for many, it was a journey generations in the making, as their relatives and communities had …

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Washington School for the Blind goalball players gear up for national competition 4:54

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Washington School for the Blind goalball players gear up for national competitionBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Boys volleyball becomes Oregon’s newest high school sport 3:58

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Central Oregon is a hotspot for a sport that boosters credit with drawing new and diverse playersBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Does Club Sky Really Suck? The Truth About Angeles City Bars & What Makes a Night Epic | Single at 40 Ep. 42 31:39

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Send us a text In Episode 42 of the Single at 40 Podcast, we kick things off with a hilarious comment we received: “Your favorite bar Club Sky sucks… it always sucked.” So naturally… we had to talk about it. We break it down with some real talk: 👉 In Angeles City, most bars are actually the same. 👉 The only thing that makes a bar amazing is YOU — y…

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Top Comedy Team "Mack & Jamie" doing Rock n' Roll Bonus Show #38 4:17

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On this special bonus show, the comedy team of "Mack & Jamie" share some funny musical jokes...Listen, Laugh, and Share!

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The 25 Restaurants that have shaped Portland over the last 25 years. 7:54

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It may be hard to believe, but 25 years ago, Portland was not a food city. So how then did it become the culinary juggernaut it is today? That was the question Portland Monthly set out to answer in their latest issue which took a deep dive into the 25 restaurants that shaped the last 25 years of Portland's food scene.…

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Episode 45: You Can't Sing 41:12

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By Rebelle Summers

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Why have The 1975 deleted a song? Can YOU tell the difference between AI music & real music (Answer: no.); An answer to why Fleetwood Mac are still popular; And music made £8bn for the UK in 2024… 34:03

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Have you heard the now-legendary post-show "lock-in" section, just for our ⁠Patreon Superfans⁠? Try it for FREE!: https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership ======= Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, our dynamic duo Steve and Stu grapple with the following: Stu’s Big Numb…

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#461 - American Vs. British Vs. Australian English — Learn Useful English Words, Vocabulary Differences You Need to Know, and More! 15:07

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Have you ever wondered why the same word can mean something totally different in the US, UK, and Australia? In this fun and fast-paced RealLife English episode, Ethan, Andrea, and Olly explore some of the most common (and confusing!) vocabulary differences across English-speaking cou…

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