around the bend podcast with tj murphy
Bend is more than a destination. It’s a community of people who show up — who build businesses with purpose, lead organizations that matter, and give back in ways most people never hear about.
Around the Bend is a podcast that changes that. Hosted by TJ Murphy, each episode shines a light on the individuals shaping Central Oregon — the business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community builders investing their time and heart into making this place better for everyone.
Bend's people. Their stories. Your community.
Through engaging conversations rooted in what is happening in our community, Around the Bend is a place for guests to tell their stories, share what they’re building, and invite the community to get involved. Whether that means supporting a local business, volunteering for a cause, or simply learning about someone you didn’t know was doing something worth knowing about.
If you live here, love it here, or want to understand what makes Central Oregon such a remarkable place to call home, this show is for you.
New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Like many of us, TJ did not grow up in Central Oregon, but from the first time he visited as a child, Bend was a place he knew he wanted to call home.
Let’s be real: Central Oregon is changing. If we are going to keep all that makes this region great, new challenges await us. Fortunately, this community is filled with leaders and community builders who are up to the task!
In each episode, we explore the journeys of local people and how they are helping shape the future of our community, inspiring, informing, and guiding others to take action to do the same.
Honest conversations about some of the biggest challenges our community faces and what is being done to solve them.
Inspiring stories from local leaders and entrepreneurs.
Lessons in leadership, personal development, relationships, and community.
Fun stories and insights into what’s happening in Central Oregon.
This show exists to serve Bend — not to build a brand around it. Every episode is about the guest, their work, and what the community can do to support them. TJ is the guide, not the focus.
No fluff, no PR spin. Around the Bend surfaces the real people, the real work, and the real reasons they do it. Guests are chosen because they genuinely care — not because they have a big following or a polished story.
Each episode ends with a call to action. Listeners don't just walk away inspired — they walk away knowing exactly how to get involved, support, or connect. The show creates bridges between people
This is a Central Oregon show. The landscape, the culture, the values of this place — the outdoor life, the small-town-big-heart energy, the entrepreneurial spirit — are woven into the DNA of the show.
