What the Foster

Gray Dog Audio

5.0 (6)
Places & Travel

Getting to know the Foster Powell neighborhood of Portland, OR.

07/23/2022

Episode 12: Summer check in with Jeff and Allen

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 and AFSP Suicide Prevention August 6: Strutt your Mutt at Barrio in the Portland Mercado, fundraiser for Family Dogs New Life Shelter August 7: Devil's Point Bikini Dog and Car Wash at Lucky Devil, fundraiser for Family Dogs New Life Shelter August 7: Meet Your Maker Market, 5% of sales donated to abortion access Also events at Carts on Foster, Hammer and Jacks, Pep Up Coffee. And we talk about the cool business happenings at Foster Outdoor and the Phoenix Pharmacy, as well as Kitchen Culture and Street Disco. Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel, License code: IB4BDIGI9ASEQK6N
05/17/2022

Episode 11- Heather and Lisa from Meet Your Maker Market

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 work for free. You can find out what's going on with the market on Instagram at @meetyourmakerpdx Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel, License code: IB4BDIGI9ASEQK6N
04/17/2022

Episode 10- Traci Hildner of Lucky Larder

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 years. She also let us know about her next project called Kitchen Culture. You can find out more about Lucky Larder at http://luckylarder.com or on Instagram at @luckylarderpdx Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel, License code: IB4BDIGI9ASEQK6N
02/20/2022

Episode 9- Chris Shimamoto

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- because that's what he does. Listen in to learn more about Chris and the feeling of community that he strives to create for people and pets alike. Check out Barrio on Instagram at @barriopdx To learn more about the shelter Chris talks about (and see adoptable dogs!) go to https://www.familydogsnewlife.org/ Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel, License code: IB4BDIGI9ASEQK6N
11/21/2021

Episode 8- Emily Elpusan of The Headstrong Hound

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 identity, and what FoPo is like to a new business owner. We also chat about our dogs Bowie (Emily's) and Sebastian (Allen's) as they sleep through the conversation. Check out The Headstrong Hound at https://theheadstronghound.com or Instagram at @theheadstronghound Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com
08/23/2021

Episode 7- Craig Giffen and Freddie

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 Craig's other online shenanigans, as well as the weirdness that is living in Foster Powell. Check out Freddie on Instagram at @pdxfreecrap Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com
07/12/2021

Episode 6- Dontae Mathis

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 different direction after a rough start, his work with children, and some of the unfortunate realities of being a Black business owner. Through it all he's always looking for a way to make a positive change. To find out more about Like Dat Apparel (and show some love!) visit https://www.likedatapparel.com/ Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com
06/02/2021

Episode 5- Tom DeJardin

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 his journey from the private sector to over 30 years in education. To find out more about Mt. Scott Learning Center visit https://mtscott.org/ Follow us on Instagram at @whatthefosterpdx and find out more at https://whatthefoster.com

Trailer

Introducing… What the Foster!

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.com Music by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org

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Getting to know the Foster Powell neighborhood of Portland, OR.

Creator

Gray Dog Audio
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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What the Foster