Hopped up on the excitement of his impending trip to Las Vegas, Matt unintelligibly rambles to Magsy about messed-up Chiclets, and finds time to play some music. Songs by the New York Dolls, Marshall Crenshaw, the National, Thompson Twins and MORE. Welcome to episode 74 of PURE POD FOR NOW PEOPLE!
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Tomato Terror!
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting 161 cases of salmonella “Saintpaul” infection in over 16 states, including Oregon. The suspected spreader of the sickening fecal bacteria has been narrowed down to raw, uncooked tomatoes, though they’re not sure which tomatoes. Our Suspect? They do know which tomatoes aren’t spreading salmonella. This list from […]
Posted inMusic
Up Da Punk with Resist
In between the bouts of Nigerian pop and whatever new crosses my desk, I keep coming back to the Profane Existence (yes, they actually exist outside references in Hold Steady songs) released Resistography by famed Portland punk band Resist. Huh, punk rock in the Mercury? Aren’t you guys just a bunch of emo bedwetters who […]
Posted inHomo
Burlesque is Not Queer Stripping, Or Is It?
Answer: Sometimes. So, a pissed-off voicemail and email late last night from burlesque performer Sahara Dunes, who is mentioned by your lordship in this week’s Pride guide for her main stage performance: (Main Stage) Sahara Dunes describes herself as a “burlesque performer,” which means queer stripper, with more feathers and less clothes taken off than […]
Posted inNews
Raging Grannies: Case Dismissed, Owing to DA’s Incompetence A “Computer Error”
In what has to be the most ridiculous turn of events ever, Judge Fuchs dismissed the case against the raging grannies in court just now, because the District Attorney’s office subpoened the cops to appear tomorrow, rather than today. The DA moved for the trial to proceed tomorrow, but there has to be a very […]
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Grannies on Trial For Sitting Down In Front Of Tank During 2007 Rose Festival
Portland’s infamous raging/seriously pissed off grannies are on trial this morning for sitting down in front of a tank during last year’s rose festival. Here’s video of what happened, courtesy of our friend, the independent videographer, Joe Anybody: VIDEO: Watch as the cop rips the sign out of her hands… Sara Graham and Bonnie Tinker […]
Posted inPortland
Seen in PDX: “Worst Thief in the World”
Walking through SE industrial yesterday, I found this note scrawled on the window of a parked white van. It’s like spotting an I, Anonymous in the wild!
Posted inNews
Good Morning, News!!
Don’t give up hope, just because the Rose Parade is over. Give up hope because of THE NEWS! 1.TOKYO MASSACRE!!! A man describing himself as “tired of life” kills 7 in a rampage through Japan’s capital. KILLING SPREE: Perfect accompaniment to your corn flakes… 2.$109,283!!! Is how much Clinton spent per delegate in her failed […]
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Good Morning, News!
• Senator Edward Kennedy returned home after undergoing aggressive surgery to treat a brain tumor, which means conservative radio hosts will still have someone to make fun of. • A vodka company has offered Hillary Clinton an endless supply of booze to last her the rest of the election season. See? If she had dropped […]
Posted inPortland
Mercury Parade Camp Out: Daybreak!
It’s now 5:45 am and Merc general manager Katie just broke in the port-o-potty down the street. “It’s rare you get to use such a fresh honey bucket,” she rightly proclaimed. After Matt, Alison and Erik were relieved at 3 am by Katie and boytoy Brian, the pair immediately began living the high-life, including french […]
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Homeless Protest Outside Nordstrom
This is Wesley Flowers. He’s been camping out outside Nordstrom tonight along with 25 other homeless people in protest at the city’s anti-camping ordinance. He just came over to see us for a s’more, and handed us a “ticket.” Sorry for the lame-assedly whopping sideways image, it’s late, but you get the idea: The purpose […]
Posted inCats
Cat Jamz
Blogging from the cat camp site. Y’all are missing a pretty rad playlist. AND THE ADORABILITY. ‘Cause shit is cute. Cats I mean. Are cute. Also! The Rialto, I used to work there, is probably the best downtown bar and their drinks are stiff and the jukebox ain’t bad either. I asked Courtney to say […]