Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast with Adam Short
Hear from a variety of guests ranging from professional athletes, local business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, nonprofits, industry leaders, and more on Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast.
Join Adam Short as he has conversations and shares the stories of those in our community who make up the soul of Central Oregon. Those who are helping shape the growth of our region, ensure opportunity for more and maintain what we all love about where we live; the beauty, the adventure, the way of life.
Though most of our content and guests are local, the insight, perspective and value learned of each episode can be applied in your own community, no matter where you call home.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 94 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Robert Rube/Pura Vida Surf Shop
In 1975 Robert Rube was in 5th grade and moved to Oahu where his dad was stationed in the United States Army. Living in Hawaii during his adolescence, Robert developed a relationship w…
Heritage Brand/Jim & Jessica Crouch
In 2002, Jessica Crouch began designing fashion forward leather horse tack that quickly differentiated herself from her peers and her competition. Beautiful designs, durability and unco…
Brett Gingold-Bigstock/Kendall Cook-OAS
During the summer of 2010, the vision of a local, all day music festival set in an intimate venue and designed to bring community together and raise money for local non-profits came to …
Mike Ripley/Mudslinger Events
On episode #23, Mike Ripley, a legend in the Oregon cycling community, takes a moment out of his busy schedule to sit down, have a beer and share his story. Mike shares memories from on…
Spoken Moto/Breezie Dueber/Pete West
In the summer of 2016 a small, unassuming, abandoned storage warehouse near the Old Mill District was reclaimed, restored and brought back to life. On July 4th, Spoken Moto, a feel-goo…
Professor of Wildlife Science Bret Michalski/Hunting in Modern Society
In 1994, after completing his graduate work in wildlife science and management from Oregon State University, Bret Michalski moved to Bend Oregon to take a job in the Forestry Department…
Family Kitchen/Donna Burklo/Ruth Williamson
In the mid 1980’s as the timber and mill industry in Central Oregon was in a downturn, a group of local community members began providing free nutritious meals in a safe and caring envi…
Pole-Pedal-Paddle/Katie Sheldon/Megan Karnopp
In the spring of 1977, the population of Bend Oregon was roughly 16,500. On the first Saturday in May that year, the first annual Pole-Pedal-Paddle was held as a fundraiser for the loca…
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
In 2010, The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance was formed with the mission to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration, an…
Kris "Jaymo" Jamieson/Jaymovision
In 1987, Kris Jamieson made the full time move to Bend Oregon to spend more time in the mountains while pursuing a career in the outdoor sports industry. 35 years later Kris still calls…
CASA of Central Oregon/Heather Dion/Sandy Coats
In 1976, a Washington State juvenile court judge recognized that he had insufficient information when making a life changing decision regarding the future of a three-year-old little gir…
Erin Cole-Baker and Erin Zurflu, MD
In 2005 Erin Cole-Baker and her husband Bruce discovered Bend OR after attending the Sisters Folk Festival. Erin called Central Oregon home for six years and, according to GO! Magazine,…
James Nicol/Snoplanks Snowboard Co.
On Episode 14, I have the privilege of spending some time with James Nicol, Co-Owner and operator of Snoplanks Snowboard Company handcrafted here in Bend Oregon. Snoplanks, now nearly 1…
Derek Abbey Ph.D./Project Recover
On episode #13, I’m joined by Derek Abbey Ph.D., president, and CEO of Project Recover. Project Recover is a collaborative partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Uni…
Marianne Cox/Street Dog Hero
On episode #12, I have the pleasure of talking with long time central Oregonian and founder of Street Dog Hero Marianne Cox. Marianne shares her experience growing up in a military fam…
JD Platt/Athlete & Entertainer.
On episode #11, I sit down with longtime Central Oregonian athlete and entertainer JD Platt. JD shares stories from the many different chapters in his life that have shaped him into w…
Dave Beach/Backporch Coffee Roasters
On episode #10, my old friend Dave Beach, owner and operator of Backporch Coffee Roasters takes a moment to sit down and discuss all things coffee. We discuss the origin of Backporch …
Jonas Tarlen/Three Sisters Backcountry
On episode #9, I have to privilege of sitting down with Jonas Tarlen, co-owner and operator of Three Sisters Backcountry. We take a moment during the annual wood cut to chat about a var…
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
After six years of working as a trauma therapist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Alison Perry envisioned a working ranch where veterans could begin the journey of post traumatic…
Oregon Adaptive Sports
Twenty-four years ago, passionate members of the central Oregon ski community came together to provide on snow opportunities to members of the community with disabilities. Today, Orego…