Nighttime Benders Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:28:36 -0400 https://nightitmebenders.buzzsprout.com en © 2026 Nighttime Benders yes 7c11b10e-742a-5146-aa79-0313a5fa2c6c Bend Source episodic true 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. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bend Source https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9hm6vbux49d2cq2qe9w8z7agzfma?.jpg Nighttime Benders https://nightitmebenders.buzzsprout.com From Second City to Stand-Up: Eric Oren's Comedy From Second City to Stand-Up: Eric Oren's Comedy Join us for a lively discussion with Central Oregon comedians Katy Ipock, Fredo, Christine Keefer, and Julia Reed Nichols as they dive into festivals, social media, local news, and more.

In this episode, we also get to know comedian and Central Oregon native Eric Oren, who shares his journey from Second City to touring with his comedy group, his approach to stand-up, and how social media has transformed his career.

Keywords:

Comedy, Bend Oregon, festivals, social media, local news, humor, community, podcast

]]> Join us for a lively discussion with Central Oregon comedians Katy Ipock, Fredo, Christine Keefer, and Julia Reed Nichols as they dive into festivals, social media, local news, and more.

In this episode, we also get to know comedian and Central Oregon native Eric Oren, who shares his journey from Second City to touring with his comedy group, his approach to stand-up, and how social media has transformed his career.

Keywords:

Comedy, Bend Oregon, festivals, social media, local news, humor, community, podcast

]]> Bend Source Buzzsprout-19397477 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 4001 1 5 full true From Math to Microphones: Todd Basil's Comedy Journey From Math to Microphones: Todd Basil's Comedy Journey Join us as we chat with local comedians Jon Brown, Courtney Stevens and Julia Reed Nichols  in Bend, Oregon, exploring humor, local culture, and quirky stories. This episode offers laughs, insights, and a peek into the vibrant Bend comedy scene. Topics include parenting fails, Oregon’s New Water Permit Tax, and a warning for local dog owners.  Plus we are joined by comedian and college calculus instructor Todd Basil shares his unique journey from math and film to stand-up comedy, offering insights into the creative process, the differences between comedy scenes in LA and Portland, and how he integrates his love for numbers into his humor. Todd is coming to town later this month with The Teacher Show if you want to catch him live! 


A "Powered by the Source" Podcast. 


Keywords

Bend Oregon, comedy, local community, humor, funny stories, comedy scene, night talk, local events,  math, stand-up, Portland, LA, teaching, creativity,  Todd Basil



]]> Join us as we chat with local comedians Jon Brown, Courtney Stevens and Julia Reed Nichols  in Bend, Oregon, exploring humor, local culture, and quirky stories. This episode offers laughs, insights, and a peek into the vibrant Bend comedy scene. Topics include parenting fails, Oregon’s New Water Permit Tax, and a warning for local dog owners.  Plus we are joined by comedian and college calculus instructor Todd Basil shares his unique journey from math and film to stand-up comedy, offering insights into the creative process, the differences between comedy scenes in LA and Portland, and how he integrates his love for numbers into his humor. Todd is coming to town later this month with The Teacher Show if you want to catch him live! 


A "Powered by the Source" Podcast. 


Keywords

Bend Oregon, comedy, local community, humor, funny stories, comedy scene, night talk, local events,  math, stand-up, Portland, LA, teaching, creativity,  Todd Basil



]]> Bend Source Buzzsprout-19362511 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2983 todd basil 1 4 full true BONUS: Interview w/ Sam Miller BONUS: Interview w/ Sam Miller In this BONUS episode of Nighttime Benders, we sit down with headlining comedian Sam Miller, who’s coming to town later this month. We talk life on the road, touring stories, and how sobriety has shaped his comedy journey. 

]]> In this BONUS episode of Nighttime Benders, we sit down with headlining comedian Sam Miller, who’s coming to town later this month. We talk life on the road, touring stories, and how sobriety has shaped his comedy journey. 

]]> Bend Source Buzzsprout-19326809 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1149 1 3 bonus true From Classroom to Comedy: Rachel Aflleje's Journey From Classroom to Comedy: Rachel Aflleje's Journey Join local comedians Katy Ipock, Brian Keister, Hopper and Julia Reed Nichols for a lively panel discussion as they explore local culture, recent events, and the art of comedy. This episode offers insights into Bend's community, the comedy scene, and humorous takes on current topics. 

Plus catch our engaging interview with comedian and teacher Rachel Aflleje as she shares her journey from teaching to comedy, the unique crossover between the two fields, and her upcoming tour including a stop in Bend, Oregon. Discover her creative process, her experiences as a female comedian, and her favorite local spots.


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comedy, teaching, Rachel Aflleje, stand-up, female comedians, tour, Bend Oregon, creative process, comedy and education, local news, community, humor, festival, trademark law, robots, parenting, open mic

]]> Join local comedians Katy Ipock, Brian Keister, Hopper and Julia Reed Nichols for a lively panel discussion as they explore local culture, recent events, and the art of comedy. This episode offers insights into Bend's community, the comedy scene, and humorous takes on current topics. 

Plus catch our engaging interview with comedian and teacher Rachel Aflleje as she shares her journey from teaching to comedy, the unique crossover between the two fields, and her upcoming tour including a stop in Bend, Oregon. Discover her creative process, her experiences as a female comedian, and her favorite local spots.


Keywords
comedy, teaching, Rachel Aflleje, stand-up, female comedians, tour, Bend Oregon, creative process, comedy and education, local news, community, humor, festival, trademark law, robots, parenting, open mic

]]> Bend Source Buzzsprout-19326535 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2984 Rachel Aflleje 1 2 full true Don Gavitte Talks Teaching & Comedy Don Gavitte Talks Teaching & Comedy This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics.


Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on June 25th. Teaching and comedy may seem like two very different professions, but for some, they are intertwined in unexpected and delightful ways. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between education and humor, as revealed in my conversation with Don, a veteran high school teacher and stand-up comedian from Portland, Oregon. 


Keywords

Bend Oregon, local comedy, community issues, off-leash dogs, e-bikes, child marriage, local culture, humor, lifestyle, Teachers


]]> This episode features a lively panel discussion with Central Oregon comedians Laura B. Wright, Julia Reed Nichols and Jon Brown. They share their insights on living in Bend, local culture, community issues, and humorous takes on current topics.


Plus we are joined by special guest, Don Gavitte from The Teacher Show coming to bend on June 25th. Teaching and comedy may seem like two very different professions, but for some, they are intertwined in unexpected and delightful ways. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between education and humor, as revealed in my conversation with Don, a veteran high school teacher and stand-up comedian from Portland, Oregon. 


Keywords

Bend Oregon, local comedy, community issues, off-leash dogs, e-bikes, child marriage, local culture, humor, lifestyle, Teachers


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