Hooked on Oregon Podcast

5-14-26 Hooked on Oregon Radio Show

Get ready for another packed episode of Hooked on Oregon, coming to you live with host Cam Parry and ridin’ shotgun Mark Mattecheck! This week’s show is full of Oregon outdoor talk, local updates, community news, and a whole lot of good company. We’ll kick things off with John McCollum for Hunting with Big John, then reel in a fishing report from Wayne Butler. Our ravishing roving reporter, Mel Campbell, will be in studio with the latest from around the community, followed by Mark Mattecheck with upcoming events happening at North Bend Lanes. Later in the show, we’ll check in with Handsome Josh from Englund Marine, hear from Stephanie Kilmer with OTH about Denver flights and airport updates, and welcome Matt Friesen, External Affairs Director for the Port of Coos Bay, to talk about the federal grant for PCIP. We’ll also visit with Rick Osborn, candidate for Coos County Commissioner, Position 3, and hear from Reg Pullen about the arrival in the Americas by native people. Plus, we’ll wrap things up with updates from Chuck’s Seafood and Chevy Trucks. Tune in for outdoor stories, local voices, fishing and hunting reports, community happenings, and everything that makes Oregon such a special place to live, explore, and enjoy. Hooked on Oregon is live Thursdays at 3 PM on KWRO 630 AM and 101.1 FM.

5-7-26 Hooked on Oregon Radio Show

Well, howdy, howdy, and welcome to Hooked on Oregon! We’re coming to you live with your host Cam Parry and ridin’ shotgun, Mark Mattecheck, bringing you another packed show full of Oregon outdoor talk, local stories, and a whole lot of good company. Today, we’ll kick things off with John Kruse from America Outdoors, joining us to talk about the NOWA Awards. Then we’ll welcome Chefs Chris and Liz Hendrickson for a flavorful conversation about teas, tinctures, and tonics. Our ravishing roving reporter, Mel Campbell, will be in studio with the latest from around the community, and Mark Mattecheck will give us the scoop on upcoming events at North Bend Lanes. Later in the show, we’ll check in with Handsome Josh from Englund Marine, hear the Millstead gardening report from Dana Mills, and talk antique fishing tackle with Dan Brock from D & K Collectibles. We’ll also be joined by Denise McInturff from the BLM Coos Bay District to talk about the beautiful and historic Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden, and we’ll visit with Richard “Rick” Coleman, candidate for Coos County Commissioner, Position 3. And of course, we’ll wrap things up with our good friends from Chuck’s Seafood and Ken Ware Chevy-GMC Trucks. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and stay tuned — because we’ve got two hours of Oregon outdoors, local flavor, and coastal community coming your way right here on Hooked on Oregon!

4-30-26 Hooked on Oregon

Hooked on Oregon Radio Show Update – Another Great Lineup This Week! Hooked on Oregon is back with Cam Parry, ridin’ shotgun with Mark Mattecheck, for another packed show full of outdoor talk, local updates, and great guests. This week kicks off with John McCollum and the Fur & Feathers report, followed by Bob Bailey, Board Chair of the Elakha Alliance, with an update on sea otters and their importance to Oregon’s coastal ecosystem. Mel Campbell, our Ravishing Roving Reporter, joins us with local happenings, and Mark Mattecheck will share upcoming North Bend Lanes events. We’ll also check in with Handsome Josh from Englund Marine, then welcome John Kruse from America Outdoors for a fishing report and a look at the Bass Angler Magazine Tournament Trail. Later in the show, Chris Hall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Water League, joins the conversation to discuss ongoing water issues, followed by Zephyr Gunheim, fishing lodge chef from Elfin Cove, Alaska, sharing stories from the fishing lodge life. We’ll wrap up with updates from Keisha at Chuck’s Seafood and Nick Libner from Chevy Trucks. Tune in for another fun and informative episode of Hooked on Oregon, where the outdoors, local voices, and community stories come together. Catch the show live Thursday at 3 p.m. on KWRO 630 AM and 101 FM, or listen anytime at hookedonoregon.com and on your favorite podcast platforms.

4-23-26Hooked on Oregon Radio Show

Hooked on Oregon Radio Show Update – Another Great Lineup This Week! Hooked on Oregon is back with another packed show full of local voices, outdoor conversation, community updates, and interesting stories from near and far. Join Cam Parry and Mark Mattecheck as they kick things off with a fun show preview before welcoming an exciting lineup of guests.   This week’s show features Marcey Fullerton with the Fur & Feathers segment, along with updates on the OHA banquet and youth day. We’ll also hear from Barbara Hall from Britain, sharing her experience walking Spain’s Camino de Santiago. Mel Campbell, our ravishing roving reporter, stops by with another community update, and Mark Mattecheck will keep listeners in the loop with upcoming North Bend Lanes events.   We’ll also check in with Handsome Josh from Englund Marine, hear the Millstead gardening report from Dana Mills, and welcome Lydia Heins, Executive Director of the Coos Art Museum, to talk about the maritime exhibit “Surge,” opening May 1st. Later in the show, John Beane joins us to talk about local theater, including Steel Magnolias and one-act plays, and marine biologist Annie Pollard shares insight into studying penguins in Antarctica. We’ll wrap things up with updates from Keisha at Chuck’s Seafood and Nick Libner with Chevy Trucks.

4-16-26 Hooked on Oregon Radio Show

Hooked on Oregon is back live Thursday, April 16th at 3 p.m. on KWRO 630 AM and 101.1 FM with another great lineup of local guests, outdoor conversation, community voices, and Oregon stories. Cam Parry and Mark Mattecheck kick off the show with a fun preview before welcoming   Big John McCollum for the Fur & Feathers segment. Book Your Oregon Guided Hunts Now | Eden Ridge Outfitters | Experience the Best [https://www.edenridgeoutfitters.com/] Todd Georgen talking about Boxcar Hill Campground. Box Car Hill Campground | Atv Rental Services in Coos Bay, Bandon, North Bend | Car Camping & Tent Camping Oregon Coast Spots [https://boxcarhilloregon.com/]   Mel Campbell with our ravishing roving reporter update, and Mark Mattecheck with upcoming North Bend Lanes events.   Handsome Josh from Englund Marine   John Sweet, Coos County Commissioner. County Commissioner Race 2026: An Interview with incumbent John Sweet | News | theworldlink.com [https://theworldlink.com/news/county-commissioner-race-2026-an-interview-with-incumbent-john-sweet/article_fa50095b-16d2-427b-9ee3-ce68c77b4f2d.html]   Steve Godin, President of Oregon Coast Anglers, sharing the latest fishing report. Oregon Coast Anglers Facebook page [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=0ee89bf401cdde8f020c613654ea5944029669443909b74f9be501c4ce7dc653JmltdHM9MTc3NjAzODQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3d87d72c-8ea9-6a63-01df-c7e08f306bb5&psq=oregon+coast+anglers&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL29yZWdvbmNvYXN0YW5nbGVycy8]   Craig Young, former director of OIMB, joins the show to talk about the IMAX film project. $3 million grant funds IMAX film on deep-sea ecology | OregonNews [https://news.uoregon.edu/content/3-million-grant-funds-imax-film-deep-sea-ecology]   Sarah Huse, carnivore program head at Wildlife Safari, discussing the cheetah breeding program. Conservation – Wildlife Safari [https://wildlifesafari.net/pages/conservation]   The show also includes updates from Keisha at Chuck’s Seafood and Nick Libner with Chevy Trucks. Be sure to tune in live on Thursday, April 16th, or catch Hooked on Oregon anytime online on the website, Spotify, or iHeartRadio. This is one local show you won’t want to miss.