In which our hero endeavors to make sense of celebrity excuses, acquire a chicken sandwich slathered with hot mayonnaise, defends the right of every entrepreneur to create their creations, and laughs at what a loser the loser of last night's Presidential debate is. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.…

It's back to school day! And what better way to celebrate than to learn all about how bicyclists don't have to stop at stop signs anymore (except for when they do), how Fred Meyer employees dare ask for more and better, how the Supreme Court doesn't care about you whatsoever, and how entitled podcasters can all go f**k themselves. Follow me on Thre…

My quest for a mostly analog existence continues but that would mean a dramatic reduction in stupid social media arguments over whether or not Nintendo is making worthwhile video games in 2024. Why this matters I do not know but fanboys are going to fanboy. In other news, Pearl Jam rocks. Thanks Tom. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.…

Frustrated with a) people's inability to hold themselves (or others) accountable and b) the ever-growing problem of drug-fueled crime in our fair city, our hero decides to go for a walk, clear his head, and try to make sense out of the world. Spoiler Alert: he doesn't succeed. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.…

Health scares, dog scares, future scares, and maybe a few other random scares. Scares are the topic of this one. Bottom line: I don't want to die, I don't want to talk about my scooter, and I don't want the guy at the food cart to give a woman a discount that she doesn't need nor deserve. That is all. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.…

What began as a simple Happy Holidays episodes turns into a complete trainwreck thanks to Gary the Cat, the Portland Police Department, and the DLZ Creator Super Duper Podcast Recorder by Mackie. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.Par Portland Sucks

Chandler's passing and Lady Gaga's really, really bad headaches have nothing on my disappointment in missing Halloween after buying my first costume in years. Fortunately, I'll get an extra hour to think about it this weekend. Yay? Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.Par Portland Sucks

This would be a return to form if I ever had form to begin with. Instead, it's a quick check-in to reveal my (mostly) legitimate excuses for staying away from microphones for a while. Topics include: 31st Ave W and Fecal Street, Happy Birthday to Me, People LOVE podcast ads, and Danger is my middle name. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.…

Tales of fire, rock'n'roll, travel, jet lag, corporate radio shmucks, and more! But really, this one is all about answering the question: "What does it really mean to create?" Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.Par Portland Sucks

In our final series episode on youth mental health, our two mental health experts return to the recording studio. This time, they share the positives happening in the industry: Increased mental health screenings, community partnerships and advice for parents and caregivers on what to watch for, where to get help and how to start the process.…

PDX Parent is joined by a Portland mom of teenage twins, both of whom have needed mental health care since they were young. She shares advice on how to advocate for your child during the difficult process of wading through appointment waitlists and dismissal from providers, and why therapy has been so important for her family.…

Our first, three-part series topic of In the Know is on youth mental health. PDX Parent first reported on this important topic in our February 2023 issue, and we wanted to explore this problem, and its solutions, even more in our new podcast. In our first episode, we sit down with two local mental health experts: An 8th-grade school counselor and a…

More infuriating than anonymous emails, new social platforms, and voice acting failures is the public gushing over Bruce Springsteen & the Michelle Obama Vocal Choir - a new film by Steven Spielberg. Follow me on Threads + Instagram @SwedeTrap.Par Portland Sucks