The PNW Podcast

How many burgers would you have to eat to find the ultimate burger in the Pacific Northwest? Burger Boy Jon is well on his way.

On this episode of the PNW Podcast, we sit down with Jon, who has reviewed more than 200 burgers in Oregon, Washington, and around the world in his quest to find the best burger out there.

Jon takes us behind the scenes of burger reviewing, breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of burgers from bars, ...

This week on the PNW Podcast, we dive into some big issues impacting Oregon and Washington.

We break down the PEACE Act and the controversy surrounding a proposal that could have dramatically changed hunting, fishing, and farming in Oregon. What was actually at stake, and what could it have meant for people across the state?

We also talk about the wave of lightning strikes that sparked new wildfires across Oregon and Washington, putt...

The PNW Podcast covers a big mix of stories this week. We celebrate the incredible life and career of Dolly Parton following her passing at 80, look back at the music, movies, and memories that made her an icon, and discuss her lasting impact.

On the sports side, the Portland Trail Blazers take a major hit with the news that Shaedon Sharpe will miss approximately six months with a torn meniscus. Plus, the Oregon State Beaver...

Would you hang upside down for $250,000? On this episode of the PNW Podcast, we break down the story of two of the people who were stuck upside down on an Oaks Park ride and reportedly walked away with $275,000 each—and debate whether we’d do the same for that kind of payday. We also hear from Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson on the future of the Blazers, the Moda Center, and the importance of supporting Portland,...

It was a big day around the Pacific Northwest. We talk about the dramatic controlled explosion that sent the water tower on top of Portland’s Centennial Mills crashing down, as crews continue the demolition of the fire-damaged landmark amid questions about whether human remains may have been inside the building.

Then we head north to Seattle, where the Seahawks made a controversial move by signing cornerback Terrion Ar...

Drew and Marcus revisit the fallout from their conversation about the MODA Center, including the discussion about the venue having to rent equipment for larger shows and how those additional costs can impact the bottom line. Things got surprisingly heated online, with plenty of strong opinions based on a one-minute clip taken from a much longer conversation.

We break down the reactions, the assumptions, and the sometimes-wild conclu...

Drew and Marcus dive into the latest chapter of the Portland Trail Blazers saga after Portland City Council approved a $120 million contribution toward the planned Moda Center renovation. But while the vote was a major step forward, the future is far from settled. The city’s offer sheet still has to make it through negotiations with the Blazers, and several of the proposed provisions have already been viewed by the team as no...

This week on The PNW Podcast, we have a very special guest—and according to the host, the real star of the show: Lucy Tydeman, just days away from celebrating her 11th birthday! Lucy joins us for a fun conversation about everything from growing up in the Pacific Northwest to what she loves most about the place she calls home. It’s a candid, funny, and entertaining conversation with one of the youngest guests to ever sit...

New episode of The PNW Podcast is here!

Drew and Marcus get personal this week as Drew shares the story of an unexpected trip to the hospital after a scary issue involving his heart — what happened, what he learned, and what comes next.

Then, we turn our attention to the latest developments surrounding the Moda Center and the Portland Trail Blazers, including reports of a group in Portland paying influencers to try to sway publ...

New episode of The PNW Podcast is here!

Portland’s Burger Week is underway, and we’re talking about the best part — $10 burgers all over town! We also dive into the release of the college football coaches poll, with multiple Northwest teams cracking the Top 25.

And we’ve got a fun one with Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play voice Travis Demers, who takes on five rapid-fire questions — no time to overthi...

In this episode of The PNW Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening around the Pacific Northwest. We talk about the reaction to the possibility of the Portland Trail Blazers leaving Portland, the emotions surrounding the future of the team, and what it could mean for the city and its fans.

We also tackle something far too familiar around here—wildfire smoke—and how it continues to impact ...

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Podcast, where we put the microscope on everything that makes this part of the country so special.

On this episode, I sit down with Marcus Bridges to talk about the ongoing drama surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers, the Moda Center, and their lease agreement with the City of Portland. We also look ahead to the home stretch before football season, talking tailgating, college football, and some of t...