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Before the bestsellers, before one of her bestsellers became a movie, before Meryl Streep (!) played her in that movie...author Susan Orlean started her career in Portland, writing for the Willamette Week and the now-defunct Paper Rose. Orlean writes about her love of the PNW (among other things) in her new memoir Joyride. 

Orlean talks with Katie Campbell about finding mentorship as a writer, the changing landscape of long-form journalism, and more in this bonus episode of Meet Me Here. 

Help keep KUOW's local podcasts going strong! Donate now at kuow.org/meet.

Before the bestsellers, before one of her bestsellers became a movie, before <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-making-of-adaptation">Meryl Streep (!) played her in that movie</a>...author Susan Orlean started her career in Portland, writing for the Willamette Week and the now-defunct Paper Rose. Orlean writes about her love of the PNW (among other things) in her new memoir <a href="https://www.susanorlean.com/author/">Joyride.&nbsp;</a>
Orlean talks with Katie Campbell about finding mentorship as a writer, the changing landscape of long-form journalism, and more in this bonus episode of Meet Me Here.&nbsp;
Help keep KUOW's local podcasts going strong! Donate now at kuow.org/meet.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Writer Susan Orlean talks with Katie Campbell about her new memoir Joyride and her writing roots in the PNW. 

BONUS: Writer Susan Orlean's 'Joyride' revved up in the PNW 

Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.

Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. 

LINKS: 
Live Wire with Lindy West, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Mohanad Elshieky, R. Eric Thomas, The Brudi Brothers, and Rick Steves
WTO/99 - Northwest Film Forum
21st Annual Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition | PMSC-FB
KRAMPUS BREMERTON
Seattle SantaCon
Scintillating sci-fi striptease
Kraken vs Detroit - Sat 12/6
Kraken vs Minnesota - Mon 12/8

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/meet 

Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.
Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows.&nbsp;
LINKS:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.livewireradio.org/live-shows/2025125">Live Wire with Lindy West, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Mohanad Elshieky, R. Eric Thomas, The Brudi Brothers, and Rick Steves</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://nwfilmforum.org/films/wto-99/">WTO/99 - Northwest Film Forum</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu-winter-show/">21st Annual Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.pmsc-fb.org/figgy">Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition | PMSC-FB</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://krampusbremerton.com/events">KRAMPUS BREMERTON</a><a href="https://scarlettgaleauthor.com/unnaturalredheadproductions"></a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seattlesantacon.org/">Seattle SantaCon</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://scarlettgaleauthor.com/unnaturalredheadproductions">Scintillating sci-fi striptease</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-sea/2025/12/06/2025020452">Kraken vs Detroit - Sat 12/6</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/min-vs-sea/2025/12/08/2025020465">Kraken vs Minnesota - Mon 12/8</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/meet">kuow.org/donate/meet&nbsp;</a>
Meet Me Here is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

Meet Me Here presents KUOW's Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Weekend Warmup for Dec 4-8

The holiday season means trees, cookies, family, spirituality, or presents to many. For Meet Me Here's Dyer Oxley, it means it's time to watch his favorite Christmas movie — "Die Hard." This 1988 action flick staring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman has become a Christmas tradition for many, including the actors behind "A Very Die Hard Christmas," a holiday musical performed at Seattle's Green Lake Bathhouse Theatre each year.

But not everyone agrees that "Die Hard" can be a Christmas tradition. Week in Review host Bill Radke is in that camp. He challenges Dyer's "Die Hard" opinion in a special holiday throw down. Bill and Dyer debate a modern holiday question: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?

EVENT RECOMENDATION:
Seattle Krampus: Go see Krampus at various holiday events in December. Krampus will show up at the Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center on Dec. 12-13.

 

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org.
Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org 

Help support the local stories you love! Give now at https://www.kuow.org//donate/meet. 

The holiday season means trees, cookies, family, spirituality, or presents to many. For&nbsp;Meet Me Here's Dyer Oxley, it means it's time to watch his favorite Christmas movie &mdash; "Die Hard." This 1988 action flick staring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman has become a Christmas tradition for many, including the actors behind&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehabitcomedy.com/shows/very-die-hard-christmas-seattle" data-stringify-link="https://www.thehabitcomedy.com/shows/very-die-hard-christmas-seattle" data-sk="tooltip_parent">"A Very Die Hard Christmas,"</a>&nbsp;a holiday musical performed at Seattle's Green Lake Bathhouse Theatre each year.
But not everyone agrees that "Die Hard" can be a Christmas tradition. Week in Review host Bill Radke is in that camp. He challenges Dyer's "Die Hard" opinion in a special holiday throw down. Bill and Dyer debate a modern holiday question: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?
EVENT RECOMENDATION: <a href="https://krampusseattle.com/" data-stringify-link="https://krampusseattle.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Seattle Krampus</a>: Go see Krampus at various holiday events in December. Krampus will show up at the Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center on Dec. 12-13.
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Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:meetmehere@kuow.org" data-stringify-link="mailto:meetmehere@kuow.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">meetmehere@kuow.org</a>. Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:arts@kuow.org">arts@kuow.org</a>&nbsp;
Help support the local stories you love! Give now at <a href="https://www.kuow.org//donate/meet">https://www.kuow.org//donate/meet</a>.&nbsp;

KUOW's Bill Radke and Dyer Oxley debate a modern holiday question: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?

Christmas movie throw down: Bill Radke and Dyer Oxley debate 'Die Hard' 

Are you meeting up with family or friends over the holidays? Someone will likely be roasting meat and veggies, maybe mashing potatoes and someone else will likely be watching a loud football game on TV. Sports seem almost inevitable this time of year. But what if you’re not a fan? This week, we will give you all the tips and tricks you need to fake your way through a sports conversation this holiday season. No need to fumble that conversation with your uncle.

Event Recommendation:

Holiday Magic Cabaret - Dec 14 and 20 

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 

Become a KUOW member today.

 

Are you meeting up with family or friends over the holidays? Someone will likely be roasting meat and veggies, maybe mashing potatoes and someone else will likely be watching a loud football game on TV. Sports seem almost inevitable this time of year. But what if you&rsquo;re not a fan? This week, we will give you all the tips and tricks you need to fake your way through a sports conversation this holiday season. No need to fumble that conversation with your uncle.
Event Recommendation:
<a href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/holiday-magic-cabaret-with-maritess-zurbano-2025-12-14-the-rabbit-box-theatre-seattle-d2fa51">Holiday Magic Cabaret </a>- Dec 14 and 20&nbsp;
Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org.&nbsp;
Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate">Become a KUOW member today</a>.
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A quick how-to for non-sportsball people to fake their way through sports conversations over the holidays. 

BONUS: Writer Susan Orlean's 'Joyride' revved up in the PNW

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