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Northwest Public Broadcasting Presents

Trails End Theater

You tune to Northwest Public Broadcasting for many reasons – perhaps for stories that touch your heart and engage your mind. Maybe for music that inspires you and the stories of how that music was created. It is listener support that keeps all those stories coming to you. This fund drive is YOUR opportunity to be a partner in this endeavor. A donation in any amount does so much!

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Introduction

Welcome to Trails End where Washington is expensive, Oregon is experimental, and Idaho wishes you lived farther away. It’s a beautiful Northwest town full of character and Subarus. Hope you enjoy the visit!

Navigate to the Torque Talk section.
Torque Talk
Navigate to the Abominable Film Festival with Steve Reeder section.
Film Fest
Navigate to the AI Generated Cocktails section.
Cocktails
Navigate to the Nature Exploration of Winco section.
Winco
Navigate to the FOLLY-MO section.
FOLLY-MO
Navigate to the Postcard section.
Postcard
Navigate to the Ferret Legging Contest section.
Ferret Legging
 
Illustration of a hand using a torque wrench on a subaru engine while looking at a mobile phone.

Torque Talk Automotive Hotline

Having car trouble? Is your vehicle making strange sounds? Torque Talk is here to help, especially if you own a Subaru.

Abominable Film Festival with Steve Reeder

Is the movie worth your time or is it abominable? Movie critic Steve Reeder will let you know.

 
Sasquatch in a movie theater chair with a frown on its face and arms crossed.
 
Illustration of a robotic hand placing a lime slice on a cocktail glass.

AI Generated Cocktails

If artificial intelligence is based on human knowledge, surely it can create an outstanding cocktail recipe!

 

Nature Exploration of Winco

Trails End prides itself on the beauty of its landscape and the bounty it provides. This documentary gives insight into the wonders of one area of abundance, Winco.

 
Illustration of a wild ketchup bottle with the body of a giraffe standing amongst fruits and vegetables.
Illustrated person shrieking in fear and biting their nails.

FOLLY-MO (Fear of Looking Like You're Missing Out)

Trails End’s Dr. Sol will explain her latest research on the emerging chameleon disorder called FOLLY-MO or the fear of looking like you’re missing out.

 

Postcard

We all have that friend, you know? The one that moved here to get away from it all? Will they make it through their first Trails End winter? Do they know the difference between a tractor and a combine?

Illustration of a car moving from Seattle to Pullman
 
Illustration of a ferret inside the waist of someone's pants.

Trails End Ferret Legging Competition

It’s a real sport, folks! Dramatic and competitive, ferret legging is quite the show. You may see a sprite or jib snorkeling or stashing in someone’s pants!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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NorthwestNav - Points out landmarks
Canned Salmon - Get it while you can!
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Take a dam vacation
Collage of Trails End Episode 1 illustrations including a robotic arm placing a lime on a cocktail glass, a packed car moving from Seattle to Pullman, a Wild Ketchup bottle shaped like a giraffe and a ferret in the waist of someone's pants.

Full Episode 1

For the first visit to Trails End you’ll be joined by a recent transplant from the big city, get a tour of an important natural resource, and watch the annual Ferret Legging Competition. There will also be suggested cocktails recipes from our homegrown AI!

Full Episode 2

For your second visit to Trails End you’ll get sound car repair advice – remember to pack those bearings! You’ll also learn about the spreading symptoms of FOLLY-MO, and hear about the Trails End Abominable Film Festival.

Collage of Trails End Episode 2 illustrations including man using torque wrench on a subaru engine, sasquatch watching a bad movie, and a person shaking in fear and biting their nails.

Music

The town of Trails End is full of talented musicians. One band is Rogan’s Dad and the Homestead Friends. You could say they’re an impromptu gathering of musicians who came together to spread harmonious Hawaiian inspired music to town. Now, Hawaii is considered part of the Pacific Northwest and who doesn’t love a Hapa Haole at Trails End? Real life musicians are: Rogan Tinsley, Mr. Tinsley, Wynter Barnette, and Nolan Hanna.

Rogan's Dad and the Homestead Friends

Hapa Haole Girl of My Dreams

Hawaii Calls

Lovely Hula Hands

On the Beach at Waikiki

Trails End Opening Theme Song by Jordan Eby

Trails End Closing Theme Song by Jordan Eby

Credits/Crew

Connor Henricksen

Anjuli Dodhia

Nolan Hanna

Paula Sloot

Hannah Snyder

Sueann Ramella

Wynter Barnette

Sarah English

Lindsay Quisenberry

Devin Gay

Jordan Eby

Sarah McDaniel

Thom Kokenge

Will Glasby

Rogan Tinsley

Caden Blessing

Steve Reeder

Andrew Pearson

Mary Ellen Pitney

Aneesa Turner Rahman

Thank You For Your Ongoing Support!

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