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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.
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Average audio length:
44 minutes
Guest interviews
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English
United States
23 episodes
since June 3, 2026
episodic
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After a comedy show in Cottage Grove, Julia Reed Nichols pulls up a chair with comics Jake Woodmansee, Chris G and Terry Geil for a conversation that wanders—in the best possible way—from touring and dating to news fatigue, angry beavers, and the finer points of being a good tourist. The crew swaps…
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Recorded LIVE at The Coyote in Downtown Bend, this week’s episode brings together Creach, Courtney Stevens, Pat C, and Julia Reed Nichols (Along with some pop-in guests!) for a conversation about the strange, hilarious, and occasionally frustrating realities of life in Central Oregon.
The crew div…
On this episode of NIGHTTIME BENDERS host Julia Reed Nichols is joined by comedians Katy Ipock and Jason Leonardo for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation spanning cult-like environments, Rodeos, fat bear week, and the funny side of everyday human behavior.
Plus, Tacoma-based comedian Jaci Terjes…
Julia Reed Nichols hosts Nighttime Benders live at Silver Moon Brewing, turning audience-submitted topics into an unpredictable night of comedy. Alongside Katy Ipock and Laura B. Wright, the comics riffs on everything from pumpkin spice and Fall Favorites to Bend roundabouts, dating, bodily functio…
Anthony Poponi joins Julia Reed Nichols for a conversation about why real fulfillment comes from something deeper: the contentment, creativity, and community we build while doing work that actually matters.
On this episode of Nighttime Benders, Anthony shares insights from his unique journey as a c…
Join comedians Brian Keister, Julia Reed Nichols, and a special guest as they dive into the vibrant and ever-evolving comedy scene in Bend, Oregon. From Bend's Gang of E-Bike Teens to the age-old debate of clean versus dirty comedy, the crew explores how local culture, community, and changing …
In this episode, Julia Gilley is joined by Laura B. Wright, Fredo Pagliacci, and Christine Keefer for a lively conversation about the importance of community, why making friends as adults can feel surprisingly difficult, the quirks of life in Central Oregon, and the ever-changing role of technology…
In this episode, local comedians Ryan Traughber , Katy Ipock, and Julia Reed Nichols dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird worlds of magic, science, and personal belief. From tarot readings and zodiac signs to pondering the influence of the stars above, the trio tackles life's big question…
In this episode of Nighttime Benders, Julia Reed Nichols is joined by local comedian Laura B. Wright to chat about her comedy career, adventures on the Oregon Coast, and what it's like living in Sisters, Oregon.
We also sit down with Tom Achilles, a Brooklyn-based comedian who will be bringing…
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 lessons he's learned from performing internationally, and …
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