Dresden de Vera

25ey_1678_x_281.png
donation_events_839_x_281.png catalog_web_banner.png

 

I believe that Portland is a model for the New Humanity, one which values inclusivity, sustainability, supporting local, and embracing your weird.

As a tour guide, I provide access, experience, and understanding of these values.

And as a radio host, I highlight eccentric community figures for their inventive contributions to these values.

Name: 
Dresden de Vera

Dungeon Battle Karaoke

Airs at: Thu, 07/28/2022 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only
Download audio file
In this episode, I speak with the founder of Dungeon Battle Karaoke, a game show adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and a love of karaoke! Quests are performed in front of a live audience, where the obstacles are overcome through singing! The founder, Sam Cole (who m... Read more

#KeepWeirdAlive Campaign

Airs at: Fri, 04/17/2020 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Download audio file
On this episode, I'll be interviewing Brian Kidd, also known as the Unipiper. We'll be talking about the #KeepWeirdAlive Campaign hosted by Weird Portland United. The non-profit is looking to say Thank You to those who despite the current circumstances, remain dedicated to... Read more

Weird Portland United

Airs at: Wed, 03/04/2020 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only
Download audio file
Weird Portland United is a non-profit organization which envisions a Portland devoid of barriers where citizens feel free to take risks, find success through living to their full creative potential, and take pride in their unique way of doing things. WPU discovers, promote... Read more

Wooden Art Cutouts with Mike Bennett

Airs at: Fri, 11/29/2019 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only, Radiozine
Download audio file
Mike Bennett is an artist who hides beloved childhood heroes as collectible art pieces throughout the Portland.   In this interview, Mike shares how he came to fame through adapting memes into wooden cutout art.  From characters ranging from surprised Pikachu to receeding... Read more

The Unipiper & Weird Portland United

Airs at: Wed, 10/30/2019 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only, Radiozine
Download audio file
The Unipiper, celebrated as the city’s Mascot of Weird, is Brian Kidd's alter ego.  This Portland persona rides through the city on a unicycle while wearing a Darth Vader mask and playing bagpipes that shoot fire.  The performance reliably leaves dumbfounded bystanders mout... Read more

Rainbow Family of Living Light

Airs at: Fri, 10/11/2019 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only, Radiozine
Download audio file
The Rainbow Family of Living Light has no leaders and no organization, yet they host gatherings which advocate intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles. Their ideologies are based in Peace and Love with a strong sense of stewardship toward t... Read more

Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life

Airs at: Fri, 08/30/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only, Radiozine
Download audio file
Vortex I is the only state-sponsored rock festival in United States history. The festival was held in 1970, during the Vietnam War, in order to prevent violence between 25,000 pro-war legionnaires and 50,000 anti-war demonstrators.  Both groups had targeted Portland as a pl... Read more

Higher Thought: The Cannabis Game

Airs at: Fri, 05/24/2019 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Produced for:  Good Vibes Only, Radiozine
Download audio file
Higher Thought: The Cannabis Game is a non-competitive card game designed to encourage provocative insights, bringing friends and strangers closer one stoned conversation at a time. This episode dives into the game's play-style, its mission to explode the stoner stereotype... Read more