Allen and Jeff have a quick chat about some neighborhood fundraisers and events:July 27, 12-7 PM: Ghengis's 16th birthday party and block party, at the Starday Tavern, Da Hui, and Borrowed Times. Fundraiser for Family Dogs New Life Shelter a

Episode 11- Heather and Lisa from Meet Your Maker Market

May 17th, 2022 22m 47s

This time Jeff and I talk with Lisa and Heather, the artists behind the Meet Your Maker Market. We got to know them a bit and find out more about their art and the market, which is a monthly event here on Foster where artists can sell their wor

Episode 10- Traci Hildner of Lucky Larder

Apr 17th, 2022 31m 13s

This time Jeff and I talk with Traci Hildner- she's an educator and her company Lucky Larder teaches people about food preservation. Traci sat down with us to talk about her story, how she got into teaching, and being in Foster for over 20 year

Episode 9- Chris Shimamoto

Feb 20th, 2022 28m 26s

We're back for season 2!This time I talk with my friend Chris Shimamoto, owner of Barrio at the Portland Mercado. If you've been to the Mercado, you've probably met Chris. And if you've met Chris, he's probably introduced you to someone- becau

Episode 8- Emily Elpusan of The Headstrong Hound

Nov 21st, 2021 27m 12s

We're back! This episode we talk with Emily Elpusan, owner of The Headstrong Hound- Foster Powell's pet supply store. We talk about why Emily opened a business during the pandemic, her work to promote BIPOC and woman owned brands, cultural iden

Episode 7- Craig Giffen and Freddie

Aug 23rd, 2021 50m 48s

Welcome to your dogcast! We have a long chat with Craig Giffen, who along with his dog Freddie runs the Instagram feed "pdxfreecrap" that features photos of Freddie and the things they find on the streets of FoPo. We also talk about some of Cra

Episode 6- Dontae Mathis

Jul 12th, 2021 39m 8s

Check out our conversation with Dontae Mathis, owner of Like Dat Apparel. Dontae is a businessman, father, and advocate for at-risk kids who is always striving to better himself and his community. We talk about how he turned his life to a diffe

Episode 5- Tom DeJardin

Jun 2nd, 2021 27m 50s

This time we talk with Tom DeJardin, executive director of the Mt. Scott Learning Center. We found out about the history and mission of the school, as well as the unique story of the building. We also got to know more about Tom as we discussed

Episode 4- Matt Froman

Apr 23rd, 2021 30m 22s

Jeff and I talk with Matt Froman, the driving force behind restoring the Phoenix Pharmacy building. We learn more about Matt, the building's history, and the huge amount of work being done to give the building a future.To find out more about t

Episode 3- Foster Outdoor

Mar 29th, 2021 27m 39s

This time we talk with Mike and Sarah from Foster Outdoor! Find out more about how the store came to be, and the awesome community support at the core of the business.Follow us on Instagram, @whatthefosterpdx

Episode 2- Linda Austin

Mar 16th, 2021 35m 41s

There may have been masks and technical difficulties, but check out a great conversation with dancer and choreographer Linda Austin. We talked about art, living and working in New York, and living in Foster Powell. Find out more about Linda's

Episode 1- Meet your hosts, Allen Rowand and Jeff Lynott

Feb 13th, 2021 27m 50s

Jeff and Allen talk about who they are, how they wound up in FoPo, and what they do in the community. Also, how the old Foster Powell blog is the inspiration for this podcast!Foster mural by Travis Wheeler, borrowedtimespdx.comMusic by Eric M

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Introducing… What the Foster!

Feb 1st, 2021 55s

A new podcast about the Foster Powell neighborhood of Portland, OR! Find out about the people and goings-on in FoPo.Foster mural by Travis Wheeler, borrowedtimespdx.comMusic by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

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