Portland's Own Paul Bunyan

About this episode

The episode discusses the legendary figure Paul Bunyan and his significance to Portland.

Hanna, Andy, and Fish talk about Portland's biggest, most mythical native son. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

People in this episode

Hosts: Hanna, Andy, Fish

Topics covered

• mythology
• local culture
• Portland
• storytelling
• folklore

Keywords

• Paul Bunyan
• Portland
• mythical
• Hanna
• Andy
• Fish
• Wellington Sea Shanty Society
• Across the Line

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wellington Sea Shanty Society

Books & works: Across the Line

Places: Portland

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