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.
Episodes
14 episodes
BONUS: From Atlanta to China with Damon Sumner
In 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 cultures. He talks about how he got his start in stand-up, the l...
Stand-up, Improv and Making People Laugh with Meredith Dietz
Join 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 Grayson, Matt Stein, Tess Eddington, and Mic...
BONUS: Bentonville to Big Festivals - Building a Comedy Career with Raj Suresh
In 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 practical tips for comedians and festival organizers alike.&nb...
From Wildlife to Stand-Up: Eeland Stribling
Join 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 local history to the everyday absurdities of modern ...
BONUS: From Classical Acting to Stand-Up with Jefferson McDonald
In 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 personal life including his engagement and his childho...
From Florida to NYC: Ty Colgate on International Gigs and Crime Time
Join 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 their thoughts on AI, self-driving cars, Jimo...
From the Big Apple to Bend: Nick Tilleli
Join 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 insights, and sharp takes on everything from biking trauma to O...
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From Portland to Philadelphia: Imani Denae's Comedy Journey
Join Cody Parr (Beertown Comedy), Creach, Hopper & Julia Reed Nichols for a lively conversation on Central Oregon culture, where sports, community events, and delightfully quirky topics collide. From the World Cu...
Comedy, Family & the Road with Zarna Garg
Join us for a lively episode of Nighttime Benders as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday! This week, Fredo, Creach, Janelle Musson, and Julia Reed Nichols share hilarious historical facts and discuss AI's ...
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....
