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An independent media conglomerate.

Podcasts · 04
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Hamburger Business Review
23 episodes · 2023–2025

Analysis and discussion about the business of burgers. Also original reporting and investigation! www.hamburgerbusinessreview.com

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3 Minute Review
1,211 episodes · 2019–2025

Short reviews, responses, thoughts, and ideas, from the breakfast table of Mike and Kathryn. The podcast version of Quibi but without a bazillion dollars.

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Experimental Garden Group
10 episodes · 2022–2022

we're experimenting with growth

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Bright Future of Tobacco
5 episodes · 2010–2011

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Music · 04
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Gettin' It Done (2019)
White Fang · 2019 · Single
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Make It Happen (2013)
KmikeyM · 2013 · Single
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Make It Happen (2009)
K. Mike Merrill · 2009 · Single
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I Bought a Briefcase (2007)
K. Mike Merrill · 2007 · Single
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Executive Producer · 04
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Familial
2022 · Executive Producer
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Galaxy Express
2022 · Associate Producer
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Lemonade: Detroit
2013 · Producer
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Ultimate Blogger
2005 · Creator & Producer
Games · 02
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Blippo+
2025 · Executive Producer
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Change Wizard
2015 · Producer & Co-Creator
Web · 04
Snacker.News
Snacker.News
2016 · Live

Filings from the snack economy — a community-curated newspaper of snacks.

 Portland Sportsman
Portland Sportsman
2009 · Archived

An independent sports blog covering DIY and amateur athletic culture in Portland, Oregon.

 KmikeyM.com
KmikeyM.com
2008 · Live

The original publicly traded person — economic indicators and quarterly reports from the MIKE Economy.

 Urban Honking
Urban Honking
2001 · Archived

An invitation-only blog collective from Portland, Oregon — co-founded with Steve Schroeder and Jona Bechtolt.
Publications · 02
2020 Self Portrait
2020 Self Portrait
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