Portland-based Radio Show Receives a New Name

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Briauna Skye McKizzie, GoLocalPDX Contributor

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Rendered continues to be a public radio show that promotes craftsmen and curious individuals who enjoy the thrill of creating things with their own hands.

Portland-based radio show Destination DIY, has officially changed its name to Rendered.

The official name change occurred during an episode featuring the story of PDX airport’s new carpet.

Though the show may have formerly been associated with only home improvement topics and stories about crafts, the release of the story about the airport and the name change illustrate that the show is actually about creativity and “making meaning” as a whole.

“It was time to rename the show to expand the association in people’s minds,” said the creator and host of the show, Julie Sabatier.

Despite the name change, Rendered continues to be a public radio show that promotes craftsmen and curious individuals who enjoy the thrill of creating things with their own hands.

Sabatier went on to explain how Rendered is a name broad enough to be associated with anything from “video games to cooking.”

Rendered stimulates faithful listeners and welcomes new ones due the show’s efforts to constantly explore new topics and stories.

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