Nighttime Benders
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.
Nighttime Benders
Latest Episodes
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 als...
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...
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...
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 scen...
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....
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