Spent the Rent Podcast

10/05/2026

New episide @ strpod.com

10/05/2026

Episode 260 @ strpod.com
Mark Molina: Exonerated

In a culture obsessed with viral headlines where allegations instantly become convictions, the truth often gets lost in the noise and when false stories destroy an innocent person's life, it ultimately hurts real victims who need to be heard and taken seriously. For local Eugene-Springfield resident Mark Molina, that rush to judgment meant facing three severe Measure 11 charges before being completely exonerated on all counts.
Today on the Spent the Rent Podcast, we sit down with Mark to walk through the beginning of his nightmare, the reality of the past year, why protecting true victims matters, and how he is picking up the pieces to start the next chapter of his life.
You don't want to miss this deeply eye-opening conversation.

09/27/2026

Ep259 @ strpod.com
Guest: Sasha Violet Van Horn
Host: Patty Rose

Cascades Community Placement Services, 501(c)(3)
Learn more and save a life: https://orccps.org/

CCPS’ upcoming fundraiser is…

Dark Beats for Dark Times III
Saturday, October 3rd
WOW Hall, doors , show 9p-1a
$25 Entry (fees included)
https://wowhall.org/event/dark-beats-for-dark-times-iii/

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08/24/2026

Episode 258 of the Spent the Rent Podcast is live! I am your host Patty Rose, and my guest is local independent filmmaker Rob Weaver. We are diving into his brand-new short film, talking about the local Eugene indie scene, working with collaborative circles like the crew behind We Need Rent Money, and how to pull off a production when everyone is balancing a regular 9-to-5.

Tickets and info are available now at eugenearthouse.com

08/20/2026

The podcast is back after a long hiatus this Sunday Sunday we will have Rob Weaver joining us to talk about a new short film that he has been working on and more to come Monday with the candidate for state representative in Oregon.

Stay tuned

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Spent the Rent Podcast
Ep257 more @ strpod.com

Leaked audio from Former Eugene Police Officer Martin Siller had the community outraged. Guest Blair Hickok joins to discuss what demands the activists have for the city and for the Police Departmnent

Community Resources

Neighborhood anarchist collective
⁠neighborhoodanarchists.org

Black Cultural Initiative
⁠⁠blackculturalfestival.com/⁠⁠

La Plaza Communidad
plazacomunidad.org/

05/26/2026

Last week the Lane County community lost a legend in not only a one time guest and father to friends of mine ( Aaron and Miriam ) but also the long time beloved Valley River mall Santa Claus. Ken Major was a good man with a presence to carry the room. Condolences to his loved ones.
He will be missed.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y4Vs5V45et1tTfDiOFcWz?si=jnMyqrj_ROOHcqImP83Kvw

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