Audio Portfolio
A collection of audio storytelling and radio production work spanning long-form interviews, news reporting, and narrative-driven content. From broadcast pieces for KXRW and XRAY FM to independent productions, this portfolio highlights audio editing, field reporting, and studio production across the Pacific Northwest.
Interviews
01 Stewart Copeland
Stewart Copeland of The Police discussing rhythm, storytelling, creative instinct, and the restless musical energy behind his work as a drummer, composer, and performer.
02 Stephanie Clifford: The Farewell Tour
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Clifford joins us for a conversation on Rose Maddox, the trailblazing country and western singer whose life and career echo the fierce ambition and sacrifice at the heart of Clifford’s novel The Farewell Tour.
03 The Zombies
(Part One)
The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent discussing collaboration, success, and the band’s breakup after Odessey and Oracle became a posthumous critical triumph.
04 The Zombies
(Part Two)
The conclusion of a two-part conversation with The Zombies on reunion, creative longevity, and late-career renewal, exploring how one legendary group found new life after decades of inactivity.
05 Tom Croysdill
English singer-songwriter Tom Croysdill joins the program for a conversation shaped by personal favorites and original songs, reflecting a style that blends blues-rooted musicianship with pop, folk, and soulful songwriting.
06 Bill Flanigin
Writer and novelist Bill Flanigin joins to discuss favorite songs and the writing they inspired, drawing connections between music, memory, storytelling, and a career spanning journalism and fiction.
07 Steely Dan’s Gaucho w/ Jessy Mina (Part One)
Guest Jesse Mina joins the program for a discussion of why Gaucho remains such a divisive Steely Dan record, setting the stage with the history, expectations, and long road leading to the album.
News Reports
01 Portland Trail Blazers Playoff 2026
KXRW Original Reporting was at the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, reporting on the busy year in the Trail Blazers organization.
02 Portland Timbers Mid-Season Report
KXRW and XRAY were at Providence Park for Phil Neville’s final match as Timbers head coach, reflecting on his tenure, playoff runs, and complicated legacy in Portland.
03 Portland Fire Mid-Season Report
A mid-season look at the Portland Fire’s return to the WNBA, from the energy surrounding a new era of women’s basketball in Oregon to the team’s early results, growing fan support, and the organization being built around them.
04 Hillsboro Hops
Opening Day 2026
KXRW Original Reporting visits Opening Day at the new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, exploring fan reactions, community impact, and what the modern stadium means for baseball in Hillsboro.
05 Brad Goodall Music Showcase
A five-minute showcase on Brad Goodall explores his blend of polished musicianship, satirical storytelling, and off-center humor — from the yacht rock-inspired “Casa De Mel” to the more personal reflections of his new album, Hometown.
06 Stewart Copeland Music Showcase
A five-minute showcase on Stewart Copeland of The Police discussing rhythm, storytelling, creative instinct, and the restless musical energy behind his work as a drummer, composer, and performer.
07 Portland Thorns Mid-Season Report
A mid-season look at the Portland Thorns as they return from the international break, following the club’s playoff push, the emergence of Pietra Tordin, and head coach Robert Vilahamn’s first season while exploring the new training facility helping shape the future of women’s soccer in Portland.
09 2026 Indy Car Portland Report
Reporting from Portland International Raceway on IndyCar’s annual stop in the Pacific Northwest, following a full weekend of racing, the championship battle, and another dominant performance from Alex Palou.
10 2026 LPGA The Standard Portland Classic
A look inside the 55th Portland Classic, following the final-round battle between some of the world’s best golfers while exploring the remarkable connection between the LPGA, its fans, and women’s sports in the Pacific Northwest.
11 Portland Fire Opening Week
KXRW Original Reporting visits the Portland Fire’s opening week at Moda Center, exploring the WNBA’s return to Portland, the team’s sellout debut, and its dramatic first win.
Storytelling
01 The Beach Boys’ Sunflower
Explore The Beach Boys’ Sunflower as the band fights to stay relevant in 1970, pushing creative limits at a career low. Features altered recordings for an immersive auditory journey.
02 Labi Siffre
A look at the life, music, and legacy of English singer-songwriter Labi Siffre, whose deeply personal artistry and renewed visibility through hip-hop sampling have introduced his work to younger generations.
03 Neil Diamond and The Jazz Singer
Neil Diamond’s move into film and theater through the 1980 remake of The Jazz Singer revealed both ambition and instability, as creative turmoil disrupted what could have been a promising acting career.
04 Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello
Exploring the unlikely yet remarkably effective songwriting partnership between Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach, whose contrasting styles came together in a creative relationship defined by elegance, warmth, and surprising chemistry.
05 Nick Drake
Examining the life, music, and elusive legacy of Nick Drake, whose intimate songwriting, haunting voice, and mysterious, little-known presence gradually grew into one of folk music’s most enduring bodies of work.
06 Miami Vice
Revisiting how music shaped one of the most defining television series of the 1980s, and how its sound helped drive the style, mood, and emotional identity of the era.
07 Andrew Gold
Tracing the story of Andrew Gold, a gifted 1970s singer-songwriter whose rich pop-rock catalog extends far beyond the internet-era revival that introduced his work to new audiences.
08 Ted Hawkins
Hawkins’ story captures one of the last great blues tales: a troubled, deeply gifted singer whose extraordinary voice carried him from lifelong busking to long-delayed recognition.
09 Emmit Rhodes
A portrait of a prodigal 1970s pop-rock musician whose McCartney comparisons promised stardom, only for his career to fade from view before it ever fully took off.
Two Rooms At The End Of The World
Two Rooms at the End of the World is a one-hour music broadcast devoted to songs from the past that rarely receive their due in contemporary music coverage. As a sister show to Ever Present Past, it shifts away from hybrid storytelling and focuses fully on the music itself. Each episode highlights overlooked classics, deep cuts, b-sides, live performances, demos, and covers, building a space where forgotten songs, underappreciated artists, and the lasting spirit of adventurous listening can continue to resonate.