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Update frequency:
monthly
Average audio length:
17 minutes
Guest interviews
Video podcast
English
United States
19 episodes
since March 31, 2025
episodic

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In this episode of Inside Eugene, student guest host Jamie Scott heads out into the field to talk with Oliver Redig, a Recreation staff member who helps run Fun For All — Eugene’s free summer program offering youth and teens a safe, positive space to hang out, play and connect. Running on summer we…

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In this episode of Inside Eugene, we sit down with Jeremy Schropp of Harmonic Laboratory to explore the creativity and community spirit behind Artistic Encounters, the City of Eugene’s free lunchtime concert series. Running since 2018, Artistic Encounters brings live music, dance, and other perform…
What goes into reimagining one of the most visible spaces in a public library? In this episode, we chat about the recent refresh of the Downtown Library's rotunda area. LaVena Nohrenberg, User Experience Manager, shares what inspired the project, the priorities that guided the redesign and how the …
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Campbell, a lifelong martial artist who has trained in multiple disciplines and now brings his expertise to Eugene Rec’s adaptive programs, creating inclusive classes that combine elements of Tai Chi, boxing, karate, Muay Thai, and Filipino martial arts. You’l…
The library levy is back on the ballot—and we’re breaking down what it means for Eugene. In this episode, we chat with LRCS Executive Director Josh Bates and Library Director Angela Ocaña about the history of past levies, the real-world changes they made for patrons, and what’s being proposed now. …
Step inside one of Eugene’s most beloved cultural traditions—the Mayor’s Art Show. In this episode, Mayor Kaarin Knudson, Public Art Coordinator Chanin Santiago, and juror Analee Fuentes share what makes this exhibition so special. From the challenge of curating over 50 incredible works to the joy …
Winter in Eugene doesn’t mean staying inside and waiting for spring—it’s a season full of opportunities to explore, connect, and try something new. In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can stay active this winter, highlighting some classes in the newest Rec Guide. From cozy indoor activi…
In this special episode, we’re talking about change—and what it means for the Eugene community. LRCS Director Josh Bates and Strategy Lead Jacob Hamalian unpack the department’s new strategic direction. Together, they explore why a new plan was needed, how it was shaped by both staff and community …
Halloween is here, and LRCS is ready to celebrate! In this festive episode, we chat with a representative from each division of the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services department about all the spooky, silly and family-friendly events happening across the city. From the ever-popular Boo Barn a…
As Banned Books Week approaches, Eugene Public Library Director Angela Ocana joins Inside Eugene for a timely conversation about the right to read, the role of public libraries, and what’s at stake in today’s national and local debates over censorship. Angela shares her perspective as a longtime li…
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