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Studio 809 Community Podcast Network18: May 20 2025 – A Postmortem for the Indy? - Loving the SpringsWe reflect on the changes the Colorado Springs Independent has gone through in recent years, especially it’s sale in April to Dirk Hobbs’ Colorado Media Group. We also assess the state of local news media in general, and its future.At the Table:Carrie Simison, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy for 20 years, most recently as publisher.Dave Gardner, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy briefly as executive producer of podcasts, and served on the board of the non-profit that acquired the Indy from John Weiss in 2023.Al Brody, co-h...2025-05-201h 07Loving the Springs18: May 20 2025 – A Postmortem for the Indy?We reflect on the changes the Colorado Springs Independent has gone through in recent years, especially it’s sale in April to Dirk Hobbs’ Colorado Media Group. We also assess the state of local news media in general, and its future.At the Table:Carrie Simison, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy for 20 years, most recently as publisher.Dave Gardner, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy briefly as executive producer of podcasts, and served on the board of the non-profit that acquired the Indy from John Weiss in 2023.Al Brody, co-h...2025-05-201h 07
The Business of Content with Simon OwensThis Colorado food writer came up with a novel way to monetize his contentMy newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/ When Matthew Schniper launched his Colorado Springs food newsletter in 2023, he ran into a problem many local news entrepreneurs face: he didn’t have enough time to do his reporting and chase down advertisers. Luckily, by that point he already had strong relationships in the Colorado Springs food scene, and so he approached 12 of his favorite restaurants with an interesting proposition: if they came on as annual sponsors, he would go above and beyond to feature them in his newsletter, and he wouldn’t allow any ot...2025-01-301h 00
tap and tableAscent | Tap and Table Podcast Bonus EpisodeBonus episode? You read that right! Tap & Table is joined by Ascent Beverage and Jackson Hole Still Works for a chat about small independent spirit distribution. Producer Ryan made a small boo-boo in this episode, and if you can find it, leave a comment and let us know what you think it is.
This episode is presented by Rasta Pasta, who just celebrated 15 years serving Colorado Springs. Visit https://www.realrastapasta.com to learn more or to check out their menu.
To learn more about Jackson Hole Still Works, visit their website at https://www.jhstillworks.com
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tap and tableReverend Doctor Chef | Tap & Table PodcastThis episode is presented by Goat Patch Brewing, a Side Dish Dozen member.
Goat Patch Brewing is proud to play a large part in the community by providing Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas w ith masterfully crafted, balanced brews. The brewery features weekly recurring and special community festival-style events, as well as private event rentals, and yes, sometimes, even goats.
Visit www.goatpatchbrewing.com or find them on social Media @goatpatchbrewing to keep up to date with all the fun happening at the Patch.
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew descend on the Paragon...2024-10-031h 22
Colorado Springs Business PodcastBuilding a Sustainable Media Business | Matthew Schniper on Growing 'Side Dish' | COSBP #250In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Schniper, the founder of 'Side Dish,' to discuss his journey in building a sustainable media business. Learn how Matthew navigated the challenges of his first year, from experimenting with different strategies to achieving financial solvency through creative sponsorships. We also delve into his transition from working at the Indy to becoming a prominent figure in the Colorado Springs food and drink community. Matthew shares insights on maintaining editorial integrity while partnering with sponsors, the importance of supporting local journalism, and the cultural impact of his...2024-09-191h 17
tap and tableAll Things Scotch Bonnet at Leaning Tree Microfarm | tap & table podcastWelcome to Episode 14, where we visited Leaning Tree Micro-Farm in Fowler, Colorado to take a tour of the Colorado Scotch Bonnets operation and taste through various products that Jeff Cully and Cindy Olivarius produce at their commissary kitchen here in Colorado Springs.
About Colorado Scotch Bonnets:
At Colorado Scotch Bonnets, we believe that agriculture should be sustainable, ethical, and accessible to all. We are committed to promoting sustainable agriculture practices, protecting the environment, and improving food security. We believe that by working together, we can create a better future for our planet and everyone on it.
Our field is...2024-09-061h 09
tap and tableWe're cooks—We all want to be the best...Keep trying and you'll make it. | Tap & Table PodcastThis episode is presented by Bristol Brewing, a Side Dish Dozen member. Bristol Brewing celebrates 30 years of brewing beer in Colorado Springs this year, and has created a destination for high quality craft beer and food inside the old Ivywild Elementary building. Visit https://www.bristolbrewing.com to find out what's on tap!
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew had to pull out the collared shirts as they sit down with three of The Broadmoor's talented chefs: Randi Powell, Rocio Palmer and Tia Allen. These incredibly talented women are raising the bar at each of...2024-07-261h 05
tap and tableWelcome to Colorado Springs, WestFax | tap & table podcastThis episode is presented by the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest and Ranch Foods Direct.
Join CSHBA for the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest on July 13th. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.cshba.com/brew
Find out more about Ranch Foods Direct or to make an online delivery order, visit https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew invade the yet to be open WestFax Brewing taproom in Colorado Springs. WestFax is soft-opening on Friday July 5th, with a Grand Opening slated for July 20th. Find out more...2024-07-0836 min
tap and tableAre these the rum and cokes you're looking for? | tap & table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and the Banning Lewis Ranch Brew Fest.
Find out more about our sponsors at the links below:
https://www.downtowncs.com
https://www.theuterestaurant.com
https://www.cshba.com/brew
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew talk all things hospitality and cocktails with Colby Schaffer and Shayne Baldwin in the district e11even speakeasy location.
90% of those of you who read this aren't subscribed, and it would mean the world to us if you'd like, subscribe and even hit the bell for notifications of...2024-06-261h 09
tap and tableIt's really hard to have a bad time at Icons | tap & table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Ranch Foods Direct and The French Kitchen, a Side Dish Dozen member.
Find out more about our sponsors at the links below:
https://www.downtowncs.com
https://www.ranchfoodsdirect.com
https://www.tfkcc.com
Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew visit with Josh and John from ICONS, who are hard at work building out their new space after a fire damaged their original building and forced them to look elsewhere for a...2024-06-1844 min
tap and tableAn Exit Interview with Travis Flett | tap & table podcastThis episode is presented by two Side Dish Dozen members: Edelweiss Restaurant and Red Gravy.
Find out more about the Side Dish Dozen here: https://sidedishschnip.substack.com/p/side-dish-dozen
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Travis Flett, who's worn a number of different hats for various breweries over the past few decades. The guys chat all things Colorado Springs beer, from Joyride bike rides to hopped water.
Follow Travis Flett on Instagram @coloradoflett and see how his Disc Golf tournaments are going here: https://www.pdga.com/player/13179
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tap and tableSuccess is not an illusion at Allusion Speakeasy | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs and The Ute Restaurant.
Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down in a replica of Monica’s Kitchen from Friends at Allusion Speakeasy. Talking with Sean Fitzg...2024-05-031h 13
tap and tablePink Boots, Beets and Badassery with Kat Hess | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, The Ute Restaurant and Edelweiss Restaurant.
Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com Get transported to another world and enjoy the unique cuisine at Edelweiss Restaurant. Make a reservation at https://www.edelweissrest.com
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Kat Hess, Phantom Canyon Brewing Company's new hea...2024-04-1435 min
The ShieldCompact: A Conversation with Adam Schniper and Janae PinsonJoin us as Adam Schniper and Janae Pinson from Compact tell us about Compact's substance use prevention initiatives in Shelby County, Alabama, and how Compact has become a trusted, vital community resource. In 2016, Compact was established by the Shelby County District Attorney with the goal of reducing the rate of substance use in Shelby County. Since its inception, Compact has served as a resource for families, schools, and students. Today, Compact primarily focuses on supporting juveniles that are at a high risk for substance use or may already be using substances. Compact provides family intervention, community education, a...2024-03-2834 min
tap and tableFH and Nano 108 Fight the Powers | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Red Gravy.
Next time you're downtown, stop in at 23 S Tejon for happy hour, or to grab a bite of authentic St Louis-style Italian food. Check out their menu at https://www.redgravyco.com
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew sit down with Michael Kelty of Nano 108 Brewing and Travis Fields from FH Beerworks to talk East-side beer, Fighting Powers, and more!
Editor's note: There's some sync issues with our audio in this episode, sorry about that...at times it's more noticeable than others, but it's there.
Find out what's on...2024-03-221h 10
tap and tableFrom Food Service to Public Service | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Golden Pine Coffee Roasters, and The Ute Restaurant.
Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Become a Coffee Explorer or find your new favorite Golden Pine coffee at https://www.gpr.coffee. Local purchases are delivered on Fridays and Golden Pine Roasters will also ship throughout the US for those outside of the 719.
Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com
In...2024-03-0836 min
tap and tablePrepping for the Industry's Future | tap&table podcastThis episode is a special conversation with members of the Culinary Arts program at Pikes Peak State College. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9o_Zep5AAQ&t=348s
Join Pikes Peak State College in The Broadmoor's Cheyenne Lodge for the 2024 Chef Henry Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Soirée, celebrating decades of Chef Trujillo's life. Tickets are available today at https://www.pikespeak.edu/trujillo
In this episode of tap&table, co-hosts Ryan and Matthew are back in the classroom learning about all things Culinary Arts from Chef Heidi Block and Pikes Peak S...2024-02-271h 15
tap and tableTalk 30 to me, Bristol Brewing | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak State College and The Ute Restaurant.
Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Join Pikes Peak State College in The Broadmoor's Cheyenne Lodge for the 2024 Chef Henry Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Soirée, celebrating decades of Chef Trujillo's life. Tickets are available today at https://www.pikespeak.edu/trujillo
Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com
In this episode...2024-02-201h 21tap and tableDinner for four: $200, Stealing a magnum of port: Priceless | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs, Curious Elixirs and The Ute Restaurant.
Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Curious Elixirs are booze-free craft cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind. Visit curiouselixirs.com to learn more and place your order today.
Check out The Ute Restaurant inside CityROCK at 21 N. Nevada Ave. next time you’re downtown. Check out their food and drink menus at https://theuterestaurant.com
Join co-hosts Ryan and Matthew as they sit down with Joseph Coleman of The Blue Star Gr...2024-01-251h 20tap and tableAnd the winners are... | tap&table podcastThis episode is presented by Downtown Colorado Springs. Find a complete list of where to dine and drink in Downtown Colorado Springs at https://www.downtowncs.com
Are you ready to talk food and drink news? Join Matthew and Ryan as they ramble through introductions and backstory before announcing the winners of the Focal Pint’s Local Picks for 2023.
Look for Pikes Peak Brewing’s Trail Water sparkling water infused with select hops in local liquor stores and restaurants. Visit https://www.trailwater.co for more info.
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Colorado Springs Business PodcastDishing Out Insights: Conversations on Food, Culture, and Journalism with Matther Schniper | #210Join us as we explore the rich culinary landscape of Colorado Springs with Matthew Schniper, a seasoned food critic and journalist. Dive into the world of food critique and its profound impact on local food scenes, including the vibrant gastronomy of Colorado Springs. From his beginnings at Piggly Wiggly to his incisive restaurant reviews and the launch of his Substack platform, Matthew shares his journey, challenges, and his vision for the future of food journalism.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
Matthew Schniper's Career Evolution: Trace Matthew's path from a newsroom journalist to an esteemed independent food critic, focusing on...2023-11-161h 31
That Independent Streak.... with Wendy Campbell4 Lauren Hug | Vulnerable Creatures Podcast | Autism, Social Justice, Communication, Community EvolutionsLauren Hug is my guest in this episode as we discuss her new podcast “Vulnerable Creatures” with Co-host Matthew Schniper.Vulnerable Creatures ||A kitten is injured. Christian Breuer, a young autistic man, is the only suspect. His fiancee triggers an animal cruelty investigation, then disappears. Christian faces charges based on a faulty affidavit, compelled into a calloused legal system which has little understanding of and makes no considerations for his disability.Lauren references the cre...2023-02-181h 40
The Sixty35#7 - Yak Attack!Our very own Food & Drink Editor Matthew Schniper returns from the high country with tales of yaks for this week's episode of The Sixty35! We don't know how long their gestation period is, but he does teach Executive Editor Bryan Grossman and Managing Editor Helen Lewis about how friendly and playful these shaggy high-altitude cattle are and how great they taste.E-mail us your questions and comments to podcasts@sixty35media.org and we might address them on the air.Become a Sixty35 Member at https://sixty35membership.orgThumbnail photo by Dave...2023-02-1724 minSixty35 Podcast Network#7 - Yak Attack! - The Sixty35Our very own Food & Drink Editor Matthew Schniper returns from the high country with tales of yaks for this week's episode of The Sixty35! We don't know how long their gestation period is, but he does teach Executive Editor Bryan Grossman and Managing Editor Helen Lewis about how friendly and playful these shaggy high-altitude cattle are and how great they taste.E-mail us your questions and comments to podcasts@sixty35media.org and we might address them on the air.Become a Sixty35 Member at https://sixty35membership.orgThumbnail photo by Dave...2023-02-1724 min
Sixty35 Podcast NetworkPast Editors and PublishersPast leaders at The Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Business Journal discuss how and why their time here was so special.Ralph Routon –Executive Editor of the Independent 2006-2017; Executive Editor of Colorado Springs Business Journal 2012-2017; Executive Editor Pikes of the Peak Bulletin 2014-2017; Executive Editor Emeritus 2017-present. Ralph is also a director on the board of Citizen-Powered Media, the nonprofit parent of Sixty35 Media. He is also board chair of the Creative Alliance of Manitou Springs and vice-chair of the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage tax board.Matthew Schniper – Indy editor 2016-2019, vari...2023-01-0313 min
The Sixty35#14 - "Matthew Schniper and the State of Plate" with Matthew Schniper & Helen LewisColorado Springs Independent Food & Drink Editor Matthew Schniper is in the recording booth for this week's Indy 15! He joins Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman and Managing Editor Helen Lewis to talk about the food scene in Colorado Springs and his new podcast endeavors!The Indy 15 on our Website: https://csindy.com/indy15 YouTube: https://youtube.com/csindependent Facebook: https://facebook.com/csindependent Twitter: https://twitter.com/csindependent Instagram: https://Instagram.com/coloradospringsindy/2022-11-0428 min
Sixty35 Podcast Network2 - Drunk in the Walk-InHow did a casual drinking club of nine ambitious young cooks turn into a legit chefs collaborative tackling the betterment of Colorado Springs’ food scene 20 years ago? Matthew’s joined by longtime Springs chefs Brent Beavers (Immerse Cuisine, BFD), Jay Gust (Tapateria, Pizzeria Rustica, Homa Café Bar), and James Africano (The Warehouse). We discuss part of the Springs’ food history, specifically a time 20 years ago when these chefs were part of a chefs collaborative called Club 9. We learn about their intent then and now, and their more experienced (old guard) viewpoint on today’s food and drink scene.The Col...2022-09-281h 09
Sixty35 Podcast Network1 - Underrated or OverhypedWhat’s the state of Colorado Springs’ food scene? Are we overhyped or underrated? Matthew introduces State of Plate’s intent to do a deep dive on Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene. Guests are Springs natives Shane Lyons and Jarod Boyer. Lyons is a chef and food consultant who’s worked across the country, including in New York and L.A. Boyer is a sommelier at Michelin-starred Alinea in Chicago. We introduce the core questions: Where are we now, where do we want to go and how do we advance? We discuss everything from chain-drain and local devel...2022-09-281h 23
The Sixty35#8 - "All In Their Head" with Greta Anderson & Helen LewisColorado Springs Indy reporter Greta Anderson joins Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman and Managing Editor Helen Lewis to talk about the risks, or lack thereof, of fentanyl exposure. The trio also discuss local restaurants and eateries and other news from this week’s issue ahead of next week’s "State of the Plate" by Food Editor Matthew Schniper. Listen to this episode wherever you download podcasts. The Indy 15 on our Website: https://csindy.com/indy15 YouTube: youtube.com/csindependent Facebook: facebook.com/csindependent Twitter: https://twitter.com/csinde...2022-09-2319 min
Sixty35 Podcast NetworkState of Plate - TrailerThe Colorado Springs Indy’s longtime Food and Drink Editor and critic Matthew Schniper (https://muckrack.com/matthewschniper) critically examines Colorado Springs’ culinary culture along with guest chefs, restaurateurs and industry insiders.State of Plate does a deep-dive on Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene, asking the core questions: Where are we now, where do we want to go, what are we doing right and wrong, and how do we advance? Throughout five episodes, we hear from more than a dozen chefs, restaurateurs, industry experts and food producers, talking everything from local culinary history and current marketplace challe...2022-09-1502 min
The Sixty35#1 – Matthew Schniper and “Behind the Spiel”Welcome to THE INDY 15, the Colorado Springs Independent’s new weekly podcast/videocast recapping what you need to know in the news!For our inaugural episode, fellow reporter Nick Raven chats with food editor Matthew Schniper about his cover story for this week’s issue of the Indy, “Behind the Spiel”, a look at poet and artist Tom Taylor’s lifetime retrospective at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo, CO.Tom Taylor’s exhibit: https://www.sdc-arts.org/drawing-conclusions-revealing-self-pictures-and-words-tom-taylor-aka-poet-spiel Check out more of our content at www.csindy.com.2022-08-0618 min
The Little London ShowEpisode 192: Culinary DistancingAs counties across Colorado move into heightened risk levels and COVID-19 numbers surge, our local restaurants, breweries, bars, and coffee shops are trying to pivot, innovate, and stay afloat.
Our guests this week, Matt Schniper and Lauren Hug, started the Culinary Distancing COS group on Facebook. The group, currently with over 7,800 group members, highlights how businesses are keeping the doors open, encourages community support, and is a sounding board for positive approaches to our current "normal."
Join Darcie and special guest co-host Jacen Spector of the Cross Street Coaching podcast as we talk to Matt an...2020-11-281h 20
The Improv Punch UpE13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer)The Meus’s Dana “The Schniper” Schiemann joins Tuong La and Leslie Cserepy as they learn that a young girl wants to date Mario as a drug deal goes down, a kid confesses to his dads what they are really made of, Cassio Pftpft reigns down his awesome liquid voice to the people.
The post E13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer) appeared first on PodCavern.2018-05-0246 minThe Improv Punch Up – PodCavernE13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer)The Meus’s Dana “The Schniper” Schiemann joins Tuong La and Leslie Cserepy as they learn that a young girl wants to date Mario as a drug deal goes down, a kid confesses to his dads what they are really made of, Cassio Pftpft reigns down his awesome liquid voice to the people.The post E13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer) appeared first on PodCavern.2018-05-0246 min
PodCavernE13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer)The Meus’s Dana “The Schniper” Schiemann joins Tuong La and Leslie Cserepy as they learn that a young girl wants to date Mario as a drug deal goes down, a kid confesses to his dads what they are really made of, Cassio Pftpft reigns down his awesome liquid voice to the people.
The post E13 – Hey Little Dude, You Got the Good Shit? (Super Mario Bros., The Sixth Sense, Wet Hot American Summer) appeared first on PodCavern.2018-05-0246 min