Arts/Culture

Jack Webb Returns as Pat Novak For Hire

Airs at: Mon, 03/16/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The Monday Sampler
Fortunato hosts another line up of music and drama. Featured today, an episode of Pat Novak For Hire. A pinup model hires Pat to deliever some money to her brother who is in debt to a gambler named Joe Cordona. Sounds easy enough, until he's worked over by some hoods and... Read more

A special take on To Be Or Not to Be on Film at 11 for 03/13/26

Airs at: Fri, 03/13/2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Film at 11
This week we are joined by Lisa of Cortland University with Matthew of KBOO's monthly program Gremlin Time to discuss Ernst Lubitsch's  film To Be or Not To  Be, and its striking parallels to the times in which we live. Read more

PIM Pure Country and Friends Interview at the Pondarosa Lounge 2-15-2026

Airs at: Sun, 02/15/2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  AudioPilot
  On Sunday February 15th, 2026 we were very excited to interview “PURE COUNTRY” & Friends, Kellie (lead singer) & Ron (guitar player) at the Pondarosa Lounge & Grill – North Portland. When we say “Friends” Nashville recording artist Steve Wesley took the stage to sing ... Read more

PIM Interview with Sal and The Salamanders 11-15-2025

Airs at: Sat, 11/15/2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Produced for:  AudioPilot
PMI did a great interview with Sal & The Salamanders at the By-Pass Bar & Grill on November 11th, 2025. In a vibrant celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s evolving music scene, Portland Insider Music (PIM) recently caught up with the eclectic and high-energy ensemble, ... Read more

PIM Interview with Bassist David Kahl - Mekong Bistro 2-23-26

Airs at: Sat, 02/28/2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert Davis https://kboo.org/program/portland-sound-legacy February 23 , 2026 0 Comments Categories: Share  facebook.comlinkedin.comtwitter.com Dave Kahl is a prominent blues bass player based in Oregon with decades of experience in the local music scene. He is recog... Read more

News In Depth: Oregon ArtsWatch Update and USAID Abandons Biodiversity Work

Airs at: Wed, 03/11/2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News In Depth
  On this episode of KBOO News in Depth:  Oregon ArtsWatch Executive Director joins KBOO's Althea Billings to discuss the latest arts news, including "Portland art organizations ask for unspent Arts Tax funds, more public support." Then, KBOO's Nate Davis interviews jou... Read more

Portland Sound Legacy

  Echoes of the Rose City: A Musical Journey Through Portland's Vibrant Scene Rhythmic Roots: Portland's Enduring Musical Legacy Portland, Oregon has long been a crucible of musical creativity, nurturing talented musicians who have shaped the city's sonic landscape for de... Read more

Penny Allen: The Godmother of Indie Film in Portland

Airs at: Thu, 03/12/2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  Words and Pictures
  For half a century, Penny Allen has been making fiercely independent films about ordinary people in extraordinary situations.  Beginning in Portland in the 1970's and recruiting such young artists as Eric Edwards, Gus Van Sant, and Henk Pander, Penny directed the semi... Read more

Talking Earth --Saleeby Savage, Lohmann and Glin 03/09/26

Airs at: Mon, 03/09/2026 at 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Produced for:  Talking Earth
this episode features Amy Nanette Glin, Sam Lohmann  and Claudia Saleeby Savage. Amy Nanette Glin.is a poet, author, and personal development coach who’s lived an unconventional life. From managing comedians to cooking for celebrities and priests to studying addiction r... Read more

Elizabeth Heider, author of Children of the Savage City

Airs at: Thu, 03/12/2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Jonesy
We have a special treat for you today, which just happens to be the 100th episode of Jonesy. Our guest is Elizabeth Heider, author of the new mystery novel Children of the Savage City from Penguin Books. The new book is the second in a series, featuring Nikki Serafino, w... Read more