Radioactive - The Podcast

In this week's episode we feature Tres Shannon and 'Cat Daddy' who started Voodoo Doughnut in 2003 in downtown Portland. They are known for their creative doughnuts, like the now infamous maple bacon doughnut, and operate seven stores and one food cart. And, of course, the world knows that 'good things come in pink boxes'.

In this week's episode we feature Kim Malek, founder and owner of Salt & Straw. She started the small batch, handmade local ice cream company with her cousin, Tyler. Salt & Straw is based out of Portland and there are now 15 shops along the west coast.

In this week's episode we feature former Mayor Bud Clark. As mayor he initiated and led the campaign to build the Oregon Convention Center, and is known for his distinctive cry. Outside of Portland, Bud Clark is best known as the raincoat-wearing model for the "Expose Yourself to Art" poster from 1978.

In this week's episode we feature Maureen Fisher and Quintin Bauer from SOLVE. Maureen is the Chief Executive Officer and Quintin is the Program Director at the non-profit. SOLVE's mission is to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. SOLVE celebrates their 50th anniversary next year.

In this week's episode we feature Sharon Harmon, Chief Executive Officer at the Oregon Humane Society. OHS is the largest humane society in the Northwest and they're celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

In this week's episode we feature Bruce Walker, the Solid Waste & Recycling Program Manager at the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

In this week's episode we feature David Leiken, president of Double Tee Concerts, Oregon's oldest and largest concert company. David is also the owner of the Roseland Theater and he founded FastTix.

In this week's episode we feature Gerry Frank, fourth generation Oregonian whose family founded the Meier and Frank stores, he spent 20 years as Senator Mark Hatfield's Chief of Staff and for the past 30 years, Gerry Frank has written a column that appears in the Sunday Travel section of the Oregonian. He's also the author of Gerry Frank's Oregon, now in its 4th edition.

In this week's episode we feature Willie Anderson, a former professional footballer who was on the Portland Timbers team in 1975 for their inaugural season with the North American Soccer League. The Timbers went on to the championship game and Willie stayed with the team until 1982.

In this week's episode we feature Bob Moore. Bob and his wife, Charlee, founded Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukie in the late 1970's. Bob's Red Mill is now an employee-owned company, making and distributing more than 400 natural and organic products enjoyed around the world.

In this week's episode we feature Tony Hopson Sr., founder of Self Enhancement Inc, the largest African American non-profit in the state of Oregon. SEI works to provide opportunities for underserved youth for personal and academic success.

In this week's episode we feature Julie Mancini, Executive Director at College Possible and former Executive Director of Literary Arts where she helped grow Portland Arts & Lecture Series into the largest lecture series in the nation.

In this week's episode we feature Logan Lynn, Chief Impact Officer for Trillium Group and co-founder of the "Keep Oregon Well" campaign.

KINK's Portland 50 podcast series features Merritt Paulson, Owner and CEO of the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns.

In this week’s episode, Peggy talks to Geoff Petrie, the first player drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers. Geoff is also the former senior VP of operations with the Blazers.

In this week’s episode, Peggy talks to Kurt and Rob Widmer, founders of Widmer Brothers Brewing and creators of the first American-style Hefeweizen.

In this week's episode, I speak with Marilyn Clint, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Events and Communications at the Portland Rose Festival.

In this week's episode we feature Sandra McDonough, President and CEO of Portland Business Alliance. Sandra will retire in August after 13 years of running the PBA.

In this week’s episode we feature Neil McFarlane, out-going General Manager at TriMet. Neil is also TriMet’s former Capital Projects Executive Director.

This week, Peggy speaks with Jay Graves, former owner of the Bike Gallery, founding board member of Cycle Oregon and biking advocate.