Nighttime Benders
by Bend Source
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Get your kicks on Route 66 w/ Xander Beltran
Get your kicks on Route 66 w/ Xander Beltran
About this podcast
Nighttime Benders is your weekly go-to podcast for laughs and lively chats. With a rotating crew of your favorite local comedians, we dive into the hottest topics, dish out the latest local news, and get the scoop on touring performers swinging by town. Spend your night with Bend’s most entertaining personalities and enjoy fun conversations with familiar faces. This is a Powered by the Source Podcast, made possible by a grant from The Drawing Room Foundation.
Episodes
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- Get your kicks on Route 66 w/ Xander Beltran · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 26Every good recording studio has a train going by. This week's Nighttime Benders has the train—and, for good measure, the whole of Route 66 behind it. A month into her…
- Celebrating 25 Episodes: Comedy Origin Stories and the Night We Got Hooked · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 25Twenty-five episodes in, and this baby podcast is celebrating the only way a comedy show should: by raising a glass to the terrifying, glorious moment someone decides to try…
- Caitlin Comeskey Plays Poker for Glory—and Gets the Laughs · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 24This week, Caitlin Comeskey joins Nighttime Benders for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about comedy, poker, and everything in between. With roots in theater and burlesque…
- Getting Roasted by Justine Ventura and an After-Show Hang at the Axe & Fiddle · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 23After a comedy show in Cottage Grove, Julia Reed Nichols pulls up a chair with comics Jake Woodmansee, Chris G and Terry Geil for a conversation that wanders—in the best possible…
- LIVE from The Coyote: Road Trips, Weird Thefts, and the Bend Comedy Scene · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 22Recorded LIVE at The Coyote in Downtown Bend, this week’s episode brings together Creach, Courtney Stevens, Pat C, and Julia Reed Nichols (Along with some pop-in guests!) for a…
- A Good Hang with Jaci Terjeson · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 21On this episode of NIGHTTIME BENDERS host Julia Reed Nichols is joined by comedians Katy Ipock and Jason Leonardo for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation spanning cult-like…
- Live at Silvermoon Brewing · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 20Julia Reed Nichols hosts Nighttime Benders live at Silver Moon Brewing, turning audience-submitted topics into an unpredictable night of comedy. Alongside Katy Ipock and Laura B…
- The Funny Side of Happiness with Anthony Poponi · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 19Anthony Poponi joins Julia Reed Nichols for a conversation about why real fulfillment comes from something deeper: the contentment, creativity, and community we build while doing…
- The Art of Making Clean Comedy Funny with Andy Hendrickson · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 18Join comedians Brian Keister, Julia Reed Nichols, and a special guest as they dive into the vibrant and ever-evolving comedy scene in Bend, Oregon. From Bend's Gang of E-Bike…
- Dad Jokes with Phil Griffiths · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode, Julia Gilley is joined by Laura B. Wright, Fredo Pagliacci, and Christine Keefer for a lively conversation about the importance of community, why making friends…
- More Than Jokes: Ren Q. Dawe on Comedy and Creating Change · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode, local comedians Ryan Traughber , Katy Ipock, and Julia Reed Nichols dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird worlds of magic, science, and personal belief. From…
- Alternative Comedy Comes to Bend with Tom Achilles · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of Nighttime Benders, Julia Reed Nichols is joined by local comedian Laura B. Wright to chat about her comedy career, adventures on the Oregon Coast, and what…
- BONUS: From Atlanta to China with Damon Sumner · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, Damon Sumner shares his journey from Atlanta to stages around the world, including his time performing comedy in China and connecting with audiences across…
- Stand-up, Improv and Making People Laugh with Meredith Dietz · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 13Join us for an engaging episode as we delve into the backgrounds, uproarious stories, and distinctive viewpoints of the Tugboat Improv Troupe. This week, local comedians Dylan…
- BONUS: Bentonville to Big Festivals - Building a Comedy Career with Raj Suresh · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, comedian Raj Suresh shares insights on starting in small markets, building a comedy festival, and navigating the industry from Arkansas to New York. Discover…
- From Wildlife to Stand-Up: Eeland Stribling · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 11Join Jon Brown, Creach, Jake Woodmansee, and Julia Reed Nichols as they dive into Bend's vibrant comedy scene, swap personal stories, and explore everything from fire safety and…
- BONUS: From Classical Acting to Stand-Up with Jefferson McDonald · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this BONUS episode, Jefferson McDonald shares his journey from classical acting training to stand-up comedy, his experiences touring and performing in various venues, and his…
- From Florida to NYC: Ty Colgate on International Gigs and Crime Time · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 9Join us for a lively discussion with Central Oregon comedians Katy Ipock, Julia Reed Nichols and Jason Leonardo as they share their journey into comedy, the local scene, and…
- From the Big Apple to Bend: Nick Tilleli · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 8Join us for a panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Brian Keister, Laura B. Wright, Anthony Poponi, and Julia Reed Nichols as they swap hilarious stories, local…
- From Portland to Philadelphia: Imani Denae's Comedy Journey · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 7Join Cody Parr (Beertown Comedy), Creach, Hopper & Julia Reed Nichols for a lively conversation on Central Oregon culture, where sports, community events, and delightfully quirky…
