KBOO – SEAN ONGLEY

Through Media to the Self

Looking out to the west hills from the Penthouse, 2014, Portland.

What I learned launching, and landing, a media startup.

My Interview with the Late Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston at Union Chapel in London, UK on November 2nd, 2009. Image via 20Watts.

Featured image via 20Watts My radio interview with the legendary Daniel Johnston for KBOO in 2009. Looking back, I am still amazed that I landed this interview. It is simple however, I was the first producer at KBOO to reach out to Daniel Johnston's manager. That is really how you find opportunities in life: Timing.… Continue reading My Interview with the Late Daniel Johnston

Behind the 2008 Time-Based Arts Festival

Originally aired on KBOO FM Portland, September 2008 My second ever radio special for KBOO aired on the late Julie Bernard's Arts Focus program. It is a documentary about the 2008 Time-Based Arts Festival produced by Portland Institute for Contemporary Art. I would go on to produce special programs and blog coverage on the festival… Continue reading Behind the 2008 Time-Based Arts Festival