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Sometimes a Great Podcast

Oregon Department of Human Services

Catch up on this week"s news from Discover and listen to interviews of staff from around the state.

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00:53:21

Great British Brilliance! It’s a Pod-off!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Season 1, Episode 16 · October 8, 2025 · 53 minIt’s a British Bake Off–style tour through deadlines, federal updates, and program wins—proofed, laminated, and finished with a Discover glaze!What’s insideDeadline: ODHS (06:44) and FACT of the Week (15:22)The Magnificent 7 (17:42): Parent Advisory Council guide (Douglas Co.); OEP national awards & EligiBot; North Bend mobile van outage response; Relative Pathway recognized.The Big Picture (25:50): A south coast conversation with Sarah Kacell about

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00:53:44

We Don’t Pod No Stinkin’ Badgers!

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2025/10/01

We Don’t Pod No Stinkin’ Badgers!Season 1, Episode 15 — October 1, 2025 · 54 minsThis week on Sometimes a Great Podcast we open with origin beats and the platform drop. The pod is now available iTunes & Spotify— including all of our previous episodes. Then we’ll suit up for Deadline: ODHS (5:12) beginning with guidance on how ODHS is responding to the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we’ll power up with reminders about Trauma Aware Workforce Support & Community Connection

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00:46:01

TGIP! It’s Must-See OD-TVI

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2025/09/30

Season 1, Episode 14September 17, 2025 · 44 minsThis week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, we bring a full ’90s sitcom lineup—without the canned laughter. Acting Director Liesl Wendt opens the show (2:01), followed by Deadline: ODHS, it’s a clips-show mix of Out of the Darkness community walks, Orange Shirt Day, the PMA fall conference, and Disability Employment Awareness webinars. (5:42) FACT of the Week highlights the Oregon Eligibility Partnership, making benefits easier to access with dignity

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00:43:57

“P”s - and a bunch of other letters - in a Pod!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

September 17, 2025 · 44 minsSeason 1, Episode 13This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, we’re packed with Oregon-grown goodness. In Deadline: ODHS we’ve got three dates poking their heads up into your calendar, (7:52) while the FACT of the Week blooms bigger than ever as part of The Big Picture (24:29). But first, there’s “Design, Real, Delivered,” where we’ll be harvesting stories from across the state. From Bend Pride to Polk County’s Relay for Life, then

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00:50:27

EEEEK! It's a Podcast!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

September 10, 2025 · 50 minsSeason 1, Episode 12This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, we get our “E” on in both FACT of the Week, and Deadline ODHS. There’s the everyday things you need to know - even if we need you to do something a little abnormal to find them. (4:38) Then, we’ll preview next week’s interview with one of the leaders of the Federal Action Coordination Team—aka the folks behind the FACT of the Week. (6:40) Then, in Mission: In Policy, we’ll break down two key updates: the

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00:52:57

It’s Pod to School Time!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

3 Sept · 53 minsSeptember 3, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 11):This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, Deadline: ODHS rings the bell on two key dates — the agency-wide Rebranding Webinar happening today and Florence’s “Beat the Wave” Tsunami Evacuation Quest coming September 7 (4:59). In FACT of the Week, we highlight how you can be a part of the messages we share with our communities. (13:52) Then in The Magnificent Seven, we showcase three stories of teamwork and creativity: the launch of the new SAGE

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00:40:25

ODHS Poad Trip!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

27 Aug · 40 minsAugust 27, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 10):This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, Deadline: ODHS drops some dates for a virtual Spanish-language emergency-preparedness event. (6:01) In FACT of the Week, we unpack the potential $15 billion federal budget cut announced by Governor Kotek, what it could mean for Oregon programs, and the reassurance that SNAP benefits and ODHS staff positions remain steady for now. (7:01) Then in Ready: Staffer One, we roll through three big digital updates:

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00:40:49

Pod-laaaaaaaaxxxxx! Take it Cheesy!

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2025/09/30

Relaaaaaaax! Take it cheesy!This week in “Sometimes a Great Podcast: The Voices of ODHS” have all kinds of news for managers, and those hoping to become one or just a better one. We’ll also head down the river and down the beach, where we’ll pop the Cork on life in a rural - but not definitely not small - district.20 Aug · 41 minsAugust 20, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 9):This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, Deadline: ODHS has reminders about upcoming Transformation Project Office Hours and the Hiring

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00:50:19

Bring Pod a HIRED Love!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Bring me a HIRED love! All kinds of news for managers, and those hoping to become one or just a better one.This week in “Sometimes a Great Podcast: The Voices of ODHS”13 Aug · 50 minsAugust 13, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 8):This week on Sometimes a Great Podcast, Dateline: ODHS includes the search for a permanent head of the Developmental Disabilities Services, and some quick reminders about upcoming All-Staff Office Hours and Hiring Manager Recruitment Series events. (5:43) In our FACT of the week,

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00:48:08

Another Week on the Pod Because There's an Awesome...

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

WOWI That’s an awesome truck! It’s another week on the roads to TransformationSometimes a Great Podcast – The Oregon Department of Human Services 6 Aug · 52 mins“Sometimes a Great Podcast:” August 6, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 7):We kick off “Deadline: ODHS,” with a retiring director and a VERY exciting truck in Roseburg, (3:26) followed by our “FACT of the Week,” (6:37), we’ll roll into “The Magnificent Seven,” where stories range from a wellness truck in Roseburg and a statewide rebrand to new

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00:46:16

We're one Pod-dy Family!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Christine Warner: One Family Coach, Two Programs, No Wrong DoorSometimes a Great Podcast – The Oregon Department of Human Services 23 Jul · 46 mins.“Sometimes a Great Podcast:” July 30, 2025 (Season 1, Episode 6): After our regular “Deadline: ODHS,” (4:23) and “FACT of the Week,” (6:09) segments, we’ll get into the next edition of “Survivor, Oregon.” This month: Emergency Kits for In-Home Medicaid Recipients, a New EBT Skimming Prevention Toolkit, and more information about upcoming Trauma Aware

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00:48:03

Every-pod-y ready? Get Set... Tech!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Deadline: ODHS Hiring Manager Office Hours – July 30 Virtual Q&A with Recruitment, Classification & Compensation, and Workday teams Topics: full-cycle recruitment, post-reference check steps, documentation, Bench List Covered in: Discover, July 9 Next session: September 24Email Retention Changes – August 1 Automatic deletion of non-compliant emails begins Originally set for July 1; postponed for final checks Guidance and links in: Discover, June 30FACT of the Week Topic: ODHS response to

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01:00:21

Houston, We Have a Podcast!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Deadline: ODHSTransformation Office Hours – August 13Updates from design workshops, including alignment across CW, SSP, and APDEmbedding ICWA/ORICWA and service integrationStaff Q&A with Maria Ross and Sherrelle JacksonADA 35th Anniversary Webinar SeriesJuly 22: Squirmy and Grubs on disability and accessJuly 29: Oregon’s journey toward inclusionFully accessible sessions with ASL, Spanish interpretation, and captionsEAP Orientation Sessions30-minute trauma-informed sessions for teamsCovers

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01:11:58

Podville Pride Has a Bestseller!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Dateline: ODHSSSP and OEP Eligibility TransitionPublished June 23, 2025ODHS Remains Strong in Its Commitment to Our Equity North StarPublished June 25, 2025Congratulations Director Fariborz Pakseresht on winning the APHSA's 2025 Impact Award!Published June 9, 2025Announcing Sonya Faulkner as Interim District 16 ManagerPublished June 30, 2025Farewell Gayla Andresen, Welcome John FlemingPublished June 30, 2025BIg Picture Interview:Begins at 15:32The FACTs of LifeDesigned, Real, Delivered

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00:46:43

Pod Fun in the Summer Time!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Deadline: ODHSWebinar series for 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act launches July 8Discover Post Date: June 11, 2025Registration for Trauma Informed Workplace Support and Community Groups is openDiscover Post Date: May 28, 2025Inclusive Hiring Advocate Program – Final Application ReminderDiscover Post Date: June 25, 2025We are Oregon: Upholding the State's Sanctuary PromiseDiscover Post Date: June 11, 2025Adjustment to Gender Identity and Expression Basics training

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00:47:08

There's a New POD(HS) in Town!

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Sometimes a Great Podcast: Season 01, Episode 01✅ 1. Inclusive Hiring Advocate programPublished on Discover: June 2, 2025Segment: Deadline ODHSSummary: Launch of the Inclusive Hiring Advocate (IHA) Program to promote equity and accountability in hiring decisions. Open to ODHS staff with 1+ year of service.Published on Discover: June 11, 2025Segment: The FACTs of LifeSummary: Clarifies current status of SNAP and OHP under federal review. Provides talking points, emphasizes no changes yet finalized,

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00:04:05

So, why is it called "Sometimes a Great Podcast"?

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/29

"Sometimes a Great Podcast" is not just a podcast about the people of ODHS. It's also about appreciating the state in which they live and work, and most importantly, the people they support. That starts with our title, one based in the literary, cinematic, pop culture and lived history of our state itself.

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00:22:31

Meet the Hosts of Sometimes a Great Podcast

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/29

If you're interested in knowing more about the hosts of "Sometimes a Great Podcast," Dr. Bethany Grace Howe and Shenika, this is a quick introduction to both of them.

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00:06:58

Your Guide to "Sometimes a Great Podcast"

Sometimes a Great Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Each week on Sometimes a Great Podcast there segments that run every time, and others that run some of the time. All of them, however, are based in titles from 50 years of pop culture titles and fun. This show is your guide to knowing what's what - and why we chose the names in the first place.

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