Renoites- The Podcast about Reno Nevada

Ella Haworth has been skateboarding in Reno the last 4 years, and recently created an annual female skate contest and skate group she calls Bitchin Betties. What began as a fundraiser for the Wild West Fund, a statewide abortion fund (listen to our episode with them here) has continued as a project to bring more people out to skate in the area. 
On this episode, Ella explains why she started skating, how she reacts to haters and hecklers, the process of working with the city to run her event at Idlewild park, what Reno's skater community is like, and much more!
This episode of Renoites is one in a series of shorter episodes, designed so that you can listen and learn without having to dedicate a full hour to the topic. Most "Renoites Shorts" episodes will only be 10-20 minutes long. What do you think of a shorter format? Let me know!
If you have suggestions for episodes or topics, please let us know! Email conor@renoites.com and be sure to follow on Instagram at http://instagram.com/renoites as well!
Renoites is a community focused and listener-funded project. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon. You can learn more at http://patreon.com/renoites
Thanks for listening!

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Black Rabbit Mead in Reno, Nevada on July 27, 2023.
The sport of roller derby has a long history and reputation for big personalities, fierce competition, and a fair amount of beating up your friends. On this episode of Renoites, Conor is joined by two of Sierra Regional Roller Derby's players, Slamuel L Jackson and One Hit Wonder to talk about the sport and it's place in Northern Nevada.
Topics include the logistics of the game, like how it's played and the differences between flat track and banked track derby, the shift from a more theatrical pro wrestling vibe into a more serious sport in more recent years, diversity and inclusion, why derby has room for all body types, what makes a good roller derby nickname, an audience Q&A segment, and much more!
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Send guest suggestions for future episodes or other feedback to conor@renoites.com
Learn more about Sierra Regional Roller Derby on Facebook and Instagram, or at their website http://www.sierraregionalrollerderby.org
 
 

Renoites at the Riverside Farmer's Market is a limited Renoites series with the vendors of the Riverside Farmer's Market in Reno, Nevada. The year-round farmer's market takes place Sundays at Idlewild Park from 8-1. You can find us at the Renoites booth most weeks if you'd like to chat, share ideas, purchase merch or sign up to support the show financially, or just say hi!
This week's episode features Marisa Hess from OSO Design Lab. Marisa and her husband Josh use various technologies to create their line of jewelry. They specialize in laser-cut wood pieces, like big intricate statement earrings that weigh almost nothing. Marisa comes from a local small business family, her mother and step-dad previously owned Josef's Vienna Bakery on Moana. Josh has a background in tech and has joined OSO full time in recent years, to further invest in growing their business.
You can find OSO Design Lab at the Riverside Farmer's Market most Sundays, at various other local markets, in the Wyld Marketplace at Reno Public Market, and on their website at https://osodesignlab.com/ 
Follow them on Instagram at http://instagram.com/osodesignlab
Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting Renoites financially on Patreon by visiting http://patreon.com/renoites
Follow Renoites on Instagram at http://instagram.com/renoites
 

Renoites at the Riverside Farmer's Market is a limited Renoites series with the vendors of the Riverside Farmer's Market in Reno, Nevada. The year-round farmer's market takes place Sundays at Idlewild Park from 8-1. You can find us at the Renoites booth most weeks, if you'd like to chat, share ideas, purchase merch or sign up to support the show financially, or just say hi!
This week's episode features Brad Allured from Just Legit Soap. Brad is a scientist by training and when he couldn't find a bar soap he liked, he decided to make one. Now he sells a variety of goods at his booth at the Riverside Farmers Market. On this episode, Conor and Brad talk about taking a scientific approach to creating new things, why pH matters in pet shampoo, ethical ingredients, the divisive nature of patchouli, and more!
You can find Just Legit Soap at the Riverside Farmer's Market the first Sunday of each month! Follow on Instagram at http://instagram.com/justlegitsoap
Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting Renoites financially on Patreon by visiting http://patreon.com/renoites
Follow Renoites on Instagram at http://instagram.com/renoites
 

Renoites at the Riverside Farmer's Market is a limited Renoites series with the vendors of the Riverside Farmer's Market in Reno, Nevada. The year-round farmer's market takes place Sundays at Idlewild Park from 8-1. You can us at the Renoites booth most weeks, if you'd like to chat, share ideas, purchase merch or sign up to support the show financially, or just say hi!
This week's episode features Samantha DeAndrea from Doula Co-op discussing what a doula is and isn't (they aren't just for pregnancy!), how they fits into the world of medical care, the co-op model to connect doulas with the people who need their services, and more!
Additional people Samantha wanted to thank for their legislative work this session include Emily Barney, Joyce Abeng, and Jollina Simpson and the bill sponsors listed below:

This episode was recorded live at Reno Little Theater in Reno, Nevada on July 7, 2023.
Reno Little Theater is one of the longest-running community theater companies in the United States and are just finishing their 88th season here in Northern Nevada. Their most recent show, running through the end of July, is Seussical the Musical, a fun family-friendly musical featuring characters and stories from the works of Dr. Seuss.
On this episode, recorded live after the July 7 performance of Seussical, host Conor McQuivey spoke with the director of the show, Shea King, and technical director Chad Sweet. Topics included the process of casting for a musical, the process of turning flat cartoon images into sets for the stage, the importance of the live audience experience, and much more!
Thank you to those who attended and thanks for listening! The next Renoites LIVE event will be Thursday, July 27 at Black Rabbit Mead.
Learn more about Reno Little Theater at their website, http://www.renolittletheater.org
Send guest suggestions and feedback about Renoites to Conor at conor@renoites.com
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Mike Van Houten has been documenting the changes in downtown Reno for over a decade, with a focus on tracking what's happening and where on his blog, Downtown Makeover. He appeared on Renoites about 2 years ago, and a lot has certainly happened since then!
This week's episode is a recap of various development projects in Downtown Reno and and surrounding neighborhoods. Topics included the current status of the (failed?) City Center Harrah's renovation, the impacts of Reno Public Market and RED, rising rents in Midtown driving out long time businesses like Recycled Records, the debate over whether road medians should stay or go, how far behind demand we are at building what is likely needed as we grow, and more!
Follow Downtown Makeover on Instagram and Twitter @downtownmakeover and visit the blog at http://downtownmakeover.com
If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, email me at conor@renoites.com 
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Join Renoites and Reno Little Theater LIVE on July 7 for an exclusive "Seussical: the Musical" post-show event featuring additional performances, interviews and audience Q&A!
Visit renoites.com for more information!
Reno Little Theater is one of the longest-running community theater companies in the United States, currently in their 88th season! Reno has been focused on growing it's reputation as a city that cares about the arts, and theater is a big part of that identity, including as it intersects with music, design, writing, and much more.
On this week's episode of Renoites, host Conor McQuivey is joined by the executive director of Reno Little Theater, Melissa Taylor, to discuss Reno Little Theater's past, present and future as a part of Reno's artistic community.
Some of the topics include the importance of live theater in creating a sense of community, the inherent inclusion and belongingness that comes from the craft of acting, education programs for young people to create participation in the arts, the challenges of operating as a nonprofit theater through the covid pandemic, and much more!
If you have suggestions for future guests on Renoites, please email us at conor@renoites.com
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