Should We Open a Bar? | Slightly Unhinged with Sean O’Hare

Should We Open a Bar? | Slightly Unhinged with Sean O’Hare

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Sean O’Hare, founder of Evolution RoofWorks, owner of PDX DJs, flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, entrepreneur, casino enthusiast, and one of Justin’s favorite humans. What starts with talk of opening a bar and spirals through business ideas, entrepreneurship, friendship, and chosen family turns into a much more real conversation about support systems, identity, ambition, and the people who actually show up for you when it matters. Sean has a way of turning the mic right back on Justin, which makes this episode feel a little different from the usual format in the best way. They get into entrepreneurship, family complexity, allyship, social media, housing, roofing, and the emotional side of building something from the ground up. It’s chaotic, funny, honest, and unexpectedly personal. In this episode how Sean ended up owning multiple businesses at once why entrepreneurs always seem to have one more idea the fantasy of opening a nasty grungy Portland bar what chosen family really looks like Justin on siblings, family complexity, and letting go the emotional reality of building Blake & Alder why support systems matter more than blood sometimes how Sean got into Alaska Airlines what Evolution RoofWorks is really built around why human-first business actually matters the kind of friendship that lets a conversation go from chaos to something real About the guest Sean O’Hare is the founder of Evolution RoofWorks, a roofing company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and a better overall experience for homeowners. Since launching the company in 2024, he has focused on raising the standard in the roofing industry through transparency, attention to detail, and a strong emphasis on quality work. With a passion for both construction and customer education, Sean works closely with clients to ensure they fully understand their roofing investment. He’s committed to building a company known not just for great roofs, but for trust and long-term value. Sean also owns PDX DJs and works as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, which makes this episode especially fitting for someone who somehow manages to live several careers at once. Connect with Sean O’Hare LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-ohare-pdx/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-ohare-pdx/] Evolution RoofWorks Website https://www.EvolutionRoofWorks.com [https://www.EvolutionRoofWorks.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evolutionroofworks?igsh=MTBkcjhza3FxZWxkcw== [https://www.instagram.com/evolutionroofworks?igsh=MTBkcjhza3FxZWxkcw==] Preferred call to action Visit website or call/text to schedule a roofing consultation. PDX DJs Website https://www.thepdxdjs.com/ [https://www.thepdxdjs.com/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pdxdjs?igsh=MXJvZGcwN3V6aXl3MA== [https://www.instagram.com/pdxdjs?igsh=MXJvZGcwN3V6aXl3MA==] Mentioned in this episode Jordyn Jones Website https://www.jjoneshomes.com [https://www.jjoneshomes.com] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor [https://www.instagram.com/jordyn.jones.realtor] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynj/] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2 [https://www.youtube.com/@jordynjonesrealtorportland/videos?app=desktop&view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2] Ghost Hill Cellars https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/ [https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/] Poop Solutions PDX https://www.poopsolutionspdx.com/ [https://www.poopsolutionspdx.com/] Mental health and suicide prevention This episode includes a real conversation about mental health and suicide. If you’re struggling right now, please know you are not alone and there is support available. If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, call 911 right away. If you are in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Please reach out to someone. Support is here, and your life matters. Follow the show Instagram https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged for more episodes that start in one place, spiral somewhere unexpected, and still manage to land somewhere real.

The Devil of Idaho Falls | Slightly Unhinged with Riley Burrows

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Riley Burrows, a high-glamour, high-energy drag performer whose story is as compelling as the performances themselves. From starting drag at just 13 years old in deeply conservative Idaho to building a full-time career as a traveling entertainer, Riley opens up about identity, ambition, survival, performance, and what it really takes to make drag your whole life. Justin and Riley get into growing up queer in places that were anything but safe, the tension between performance persona and real self, and the very real physical, emotional, and financial labor behind drag as a full-time job. They also talk about Portland, chosen family, favorite local venues, drag community, and the strange, beautiful reality of building a life completely on your own terms. This one is hilarious, brutally honest and full of the kind of perspective that makes Slightly Unhinged feel like more than a podcast. It feels like community. In this episode: * how Riley started drag at 13 * growing up queer in Idaho * being openly visible in conservative spaces * why drag is much harder than people think * the difference between Riley the performer and the person underneath * the challenge of work-life balance in full-time drag * what inspires Riley creatively right now * Portland drag culture and chosen family * favorite venues to perform in Portland * the June tour and producing Sun Valley Pride About the guest Riley Burrows is a full-time traveling drag entertainer originally from Boise, Idaho, now based in Portland. Known for high-energy performances, sharp humor, and serious stage presence, Riley has been performing for over a decade and has built a career touring, producing, and performing across cities while staying rooted in queer community and live performance. Connect with Riley Burrows Instagram: @rileyburrowsofficial [https://www.instagram.com/rileyburrowsofficial/] Riley says Instagram is the best place to keep up with performances and what's happening next. Mentioned in this episode CC Slaughters Website: ccslaughterspdx.com [https://ccslaughterspdx.com/] Instagram: @slaughterspdx [https://www.instagram.com/slaughterspdx] Alberta Street Pub Website: albertastreetpub.com [https://www.albertastreetpub.com/] Instagram: @albertastreetpub [https://www.instagram.com/albertastreetpub] Clinton Street Theater Website: cstpdx.com [https://cstpdx.com/] Instagram: @clinton_street_theater [https://www.instagram.com/clinton_street_theater] Sun Valley Pride Website: Sun Valley Pride [https://visitsunvalley.com/events/sun-valley-pride/] Instagram: @sunvalleypride [https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleypride] Humpin’ Hannah’s Website: humpinhannahs.com [https://www.humpinhannahs.com/] The Balcony Club Website: thebalconyclub.com [https://www.thebalconyclub.com/] Shoutouts Nicole Onoscopi Instagram: @nicoleonoscopi [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleonoscopi/?hl=en] Kharisma with the K Instagram: @kharismakwiththek [https://www.instagram.com/kharismakwiththek/] Sheniqua Volt Instagram: @sheniqua_volt [https://www.instagram.com/sheniqua_volt/] Riley specifically shouts out Nicole, Kharisma, and Sheniqua as queens she loves and respects in the Portland scene. Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Subscribe Follow, like, and subscribe to Slightly Unhinged so you don’t miss upcoming episodes, queer community conversations, and more chaos from Justin’s corner of the world.

Life in Property Management Is Absolutely Unhinged | Slightly Unhinged with Andrea Kramer

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin sits down with Andrea Kramer for a conversation about burnout, big career pivots, and what it looks like to finally choose a life that feels better instead of just looking good on paper. Andrea shares the story of moving from the high-stress world of property management and mortgages into a completely different chapter with No Worries In-Home Care, where the work feels more personal, more grounded, and far more aligned with who she is now. Justin and Andrea also get into the very unhinged realities of property management, the emotional toll of constantly being caught in the middle, and the moment when enough finally becomes enough. It’s one of those episodes that swings from hilarious industry horror stories to something much deeper: trusting your gut, following your integrity, and building a life around real care instead of constant survival mode. Along the way, they talk networking, relationships, family, San Francisco, Lake Oswego, in-home care, and what it means to find work that actually fits your values. This one is funny, a little wild, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever looked at their career and thought, “I cannot do this forever.” In this episode: -Justin and Andrea on burnout and career pivots -the reality of working in property management -the industry stories that make you question everything -how Andrea found her way into No Worries In-Home Care -what in-home care actually means and who it helps -why integrity and loyalty matter so much in care work -the role networking has played in Andrea’s growth -San Francisco stories, family life, and a little wine-fueled fun   About the guest: Andrea Kramer is a former property manager who made a bold transition into the care industry with No Worries In-Home Care. She’s a mom, a networker, a relationship-builder, and someone who chose a more aligned life after years in demanding industries that took a lot out of her. In this episode, she shares what that transition looked like, what she learned from burnout, and why she loves the work she does now.   Connect with Andrea Kramer & No Worries In-Home Care - Website: noworriescare.com Instagram: @noworriescare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1N4cCk7fEN/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1N4cCk7fEN/?mibextid=wwXIfr] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-worries-care/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-worries-care/]   Mentioned in this episode:   No Worries In-Home Care: Andrea explains how the company supports clients with companionship, personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, and even higher-level care needs like wound care, insulin, catheters, feeding tubes, and more, all in the comfort of home or within a care community.   Bouchon: A Wine Shop: This episode’s wine, like always, is brought to you by Bouchon. Justin gives Mandy and Bouchon their usual shoutout at the top of the episode. Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com   Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast   Subscribe If you liked this episode, make sure you like, subscribe, and follow Slightly Unhinged.

The Real Story Behind Justin and Danny

In this episode of Slightly Unhinged, Justin brings the conversation home and sits down with the person who has been there through all of it: his husband, Daniel Pavis. This is not just a guest episode. It’s the real origin story behind Justin’s growth and the relationship that helped shape the life he lives now. Plus the love, friction, ambition, and belief it took to build something real together. Justin and Danny get into how they met, what it looked like to choose each other before titles or success were part of the picture, and the very unglamorous chapters that came before the life they’ve built now. They talk about letting go of what people think, growing into yourself, navigating self-doubt, surviving broke years, and learning how to challenge each other without losing the relationship in the process. From Tinder and Scandals to San Diego, dungeon apartments, free Albertsons bagels, and the long road to stability, this one is funny, personal, and very real. More than anything, this episode gives listeners a deeper look at Justin through the eyes of the person who knew him before the glow-up, before the business, and before the public-facing version of the story. It’s about partnership, queer love, self-trust, and what it means to become more fully yourself while building a life with someone who sees you clearly. In this episode: * Justin and Danny’s real origin story * how a Tinder match turned into a life together * what the broke years actually looked like * San Diego, free bagels, and making a little go a long way * learning to stop caring so much about what other people think * the shift that came with getting older and more grounded * negative self-talk, self-trust, and inner work * what makes their relationship work, even as total opposites * the support Danny gave Justin before Blake & Alder ever existed * karaoke nights, basement parties, and stories from the early years About the guest Daniel Pavis is Justin’s husband, creative sounding board, co-conspirator, and one of the biggest forces behind the scenes of Slightly Unhinged. In this episode, he steps into the chair to talk about growth, identity, partnership, and the road he and Justin took to build the life they have now. Connect with Daniel Pavis Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/danielpavis?igsh=czQwN3dvN2Ftc2py] Creative work / projects [https://dyphen.bandcamp.com/album/archipelago?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARziS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae739O91vedF5SpjCCy1ZfPBOnpCPdFERsw-pFeIs-IbudrnRjQot0QMpky9Q_aem_zF4o9TpAY7PxFyxg8xpUOw] Mentioned in this episode Stranger Care by Sarah Sentilles Danny mentions he’s reading Stranger Care. Official publisher page here: Penguin Random House [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652778/stranger-care-by-sarah-sentilles/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Shoutouts Shout out to Shannon [https://www.instagram.com/shannonjanssenrealestate?igsh=b2tjeHIzcmw1cHdt] for the karaoke memories, fashion inspiration, and generally being everything. Shout out to Albertsons for the Monopoly-ticket bagel era that kept the romance alive and the groceries interesting. Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/slightlyunhingedthepodcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Subscribe If you liked this episode, make sure you subscribe, leave a comment, and come back next Friday. Danny says he’ll see the haters in the comments.

Bouchon's Mandy Is Finally Here | Wine, Drag Race, Disaster Movies & Building Something Real

If you've been listening to Slightly Unhinged for any amount of time, you already know Mandy. She's been in the background of this show since the very beginning — her wine bar, Bouchon, is where the wine comes from in almost every episode, and her name has come up more times than either of them can count. This week, she finally gets her moment. Mandy is the owner of Bouchon: A Wine Bar in Cedar Mill, one of Portland's most beloved neighborhood wine bars and the unofficial home base of this podcast. In this episode, Justin and Mandy get into how they met, how Bouchon came to be, the rebrand from Portland Wine Cellar to the cozy, sexy space it is now, and why she left her old location the second her lease ran out. They also dig into wine club, the crash course Mandy got in wine knowledge after opening a business she wasn't totally prepared for, and why her no-bullshit approach to wine is exactly what makes her so good at what she does. And then it gets a little unhinged. They break down this season of RuPaul's Drag Race (the queens were not the problem), compare favorite comfort movies, debate whether Titanic is an acceptable answer in a rapid fire round, and somehow end up talking about Justin's bottle purge party that did not result in fewer bottles. This one is for the longtime listeners who've been waiting for this episode, and for anyone new who wants to understand exactly what kind of show this is. In this episode: * How Justin and Mandy met at a CMBA happy hour * The origin story of Bouchon and why the name means cork * Why Mandy hated her old space so much she left the second her lease was up * The rebrand from Portland Wine Cellar to Bouchon * Wine club: what it is, how it works, and why the four bottle option is the right call * Mandy's crash course in wine knowledge and why she's proud of how far she's come * Why she never pretends to know something she doesn't * This season of RuPaul's Drag Race, and Mandy's very strong feelings about production * Rapid fire: comfort movies, wine trends, karaoke go-tos, and a very spirited defense of Dante's Peak * Justin's bottle purge party that somehow required buying a new case of wine * Saving bottles from Simon's birth year for his 21st birthday * The Alien franchise, stepbrothers discourse, and natural wine opinions * Mandy's unhinged moment: yelling at other people's children in a zip line queue About Mandy Mandy is the owner of Bouchon: A Wine Bar in Cedar Mill, Portland. What started as a crash course has turned into a genuine expertise and a community-centered space that people actually want to hang out in. She knows her wine, she'll tell you when she doesn't, and she built something her regulars are fiercely loyal to. She's also been mentioned in nearly every episode of this podcast, so it's about time. Connect with Mandy & Bouchon Website: bouchonpdx.com Instagram: @bouchonpdx How to support Mandy: Visit Bouchon, join the wine club, and send people her way. Mentioned in this episode: * Bouchon: A Wine Bar — bouchonpdx.com * Cedar Mill Business Association (CMBA) * Violin Wines (Willamette Valley Pinot Noir) * Vincent Wine * Granville Wines * Corsini (Italian wine featured in episode 2/3) * PDX Deals — pdxdeals.com * Buddha Lounge, Portland * Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (The Schnitz) * Jinkx Monsoon Wine for this episode Thank you to Bouchon: A Wine Bar for providing the wine for this episode — a 2017 Chateau Falfas Bordeaux, right bank, heavier on the cab than you'd expect, and one of Mandy's personal favorites from the shop. Visit Bouchon: bouchonpdx.com Follow the show Instagram: @slightlyunhingedthepodcast Subscribe! If this episode made you want to finally check out Bouchon, good. If it made you want to watch Dante's Peak, we understand. Either way, subscribe and share it with someone who needs more of this energy in their life.