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Studio 809 Community Podcast Network22: June 8 2025 - Bike to Work Day 2025 - Loving the SpringsBike to Work Day June 25 is an especially fun way to discover that bicycling to get around the Pikes Peak Region is a joy. Sharing the details are Kerry Childress, City of Colorado Springs’ multimodal transportation planner, and Karole Campbell of Madwoman Marketing Strategies. We also get a report from Carrie Simison on last weekend’s “Pride Fest” and No Kings protest.LINKS:2025 City of Colorado Springs Bike to Work Day – map, breakfast stations and other information: https://coloradosprings.gov/biketoworkInteractive Colorado Springs Bicycling Map: https://coloradosprings.gov/bikemapMENTIONED:Brist...2025-06-1840 minLoving the Springs22: June 8 2025 - Bike to Work Day 2025Bike to Work Day June 25 is an especially fun way to discover that bicycling to get around the Pikes Peak Region is a joy. Sharing the details are Kerry Childress, City of Colorado Springs’ multimodal transportation planner, and Karole Campbell of Madwoman Marketing Strategies. We also get a report from Carrie Simison on last weekend’s “Pride Fest” and No Kings protest.LINKS:2025 City of Colorado Springs Bike to Work Day – map, breakfast stations and other information: https://coloradosprings.gov/biketoworkInteractive Colorado Springs Bicycling Map: https://coloradosprings.gov/bikemapMENTIONED:Brist...2025-06-1840 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network21: June 3 2025 - Poor Richard’s 50th Anniversary June 8 - Loving the SpringsRichard Skorman joins us for an elaborate trip down memory lane, as he recounts the history of the Poor Richard’s family of businesses on the north end of downtown Colorado Springs. We couldn’t help but include some exploration of Richard’s political career and activism. While he is the face and name of Poor Richard’s Restaurant, Rico’s Café and Wine Bar, Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts, and Little Richard’s Toy Store, Skorman is quick to share credit with his business partner and wife, Patricia Seator. MENTIONED:The Granite Harp Bookstore2025-06-0349 minLoving the Springs21: June 3 2025 - Poor Richard’s 50th Anniversary June 8Richard Skorman joins us for an elaborate trip down memory lane, as he recounts the history of the Poor Richard’s family of businesses on the north end of downtown Colorado Springs. We couldn’t help but include some exploration of Richard’s political career and activism. While he is the face and name of Poor Richard’s Restaurant, Rico’s Café and Wine Bar, Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts, and Little Richard’s Toy Store, Skorman is quick to share credit with his business partner and wife, Patricia Seator. MENTIONED:The Granite Harp Bookstore2025-06-0349 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network20: May 28 2025 Wonderful Art on the Streets - Loving the SpringsTwelve new pieces of public art hit the streets of Downtown Colorado Springs for 2025-2026 – launching June 6. Learn more about the art and how this program turns our city into a yearlong outdoor gallery. Downtown Ventures Executive Director Michelle Winchell regales the gang with details and fun tales – like the great Humpty Dumpty Heist, and the story behind Adaman Alley. Get details on the June 6 launch and June 7 walking tour. See links below. MENTIONED:Downtown Colorado SpringsNorwood Development GroupStory CoffeeAdAmAn ClubAdaman Alley...2025-05-2845 minLoving the Springs20: May 28 2025 Wonderful Art on the StreetsTwelve new pieces of public art hit the streets of Downtown Colorado Springs for 2025-2026 – launching June 6. Learn more about the art and how this program turns our city into a yearlong outdoor gallery. Downtown Ventures Executive Director Michelle Winchell regales the gang with details and fun tales – like the great Humpty Dumpty Heist, and the story behind Adaman Alley. Get details on the June 6 launch and June 7 walking tour. See links below. MENTIONED:Downtown Colorado SpringsNorwood Development GroupStory CoffeeAdAmAn ClubAdaman Alley...2025-05-2845 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network19: May 23 2025 - Making Light of What Could’ve Been Dark with Joi Towner - Loving the SpringsGet to know a funny, inspirational champion for people recovering from trauma or other setbacks. Joi Towner suffered a stroke at age 31, beginning a journey that inspired her to help others. After 6 weeks in the hospital, she went on to establish a nonprofit foundation, develop a comedy routine, launch a podcast and write a book. “You’re not handicapped, you’re handi-capable,” she tells us.She provides counseling, a support group, and inspirational speaking. She also advocates for accessibility. Her book, Fight Lives in the Heart of a Survivor, is a story of strength and determination through the odds...2025-05-2340 minLoving the Springs19: May 23 2025 - Making Light of What Could’ve Been Dark with Joi TownerGet to know a funny, inspirational champion for people recovering from trauma or other setbacks. Joi Towner suffered a stroke at age 31, beginning a journey that inspired her to help others. After 6 weeks in the hospital, she went on to establish a nonprofit foundation, develop a comedy routine, launch a podcast and write a book. “You’re not handicapped, you’re handi-capable,” she tells us.She provides counseling, a support group, and inspirational speaking. She also advocates for accessibility. Her book, Fight Lives in the Heart of a Survivor, is a story of strength and determination through the odds...2025-05-2340 minLoving 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 07Studio 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 07Studio 809 Community Podcast Network17: May 14, 2025 - Hot Cuisine for the Houseless - Loving the SpringsEvery Monday, folks experiencing houselessness are treated like valuable human beings, served a food truck hot lunch and provided supplies to make living on the street a little easier. Meet the local hero who makes this happen (with help), Tracey Porter, and learn about the nonprofit she founded, Food Trucks Against Homelessness.Tracey, several volunteers, and a food truck, feed about 85 people in the Westside CARES parking lot, where they cultivate friendships and also distribute underwear, socks, coats, gloves, scarves, blankets, etc. Their mission is to partner with businesses & individuals to provide meals, resources & human connection to...2025-05-1437 minLoving the Springs17: May 14, 2025 - Hot Cuisine for the HouselessEvery Monday, folks experiencing houselessness are treated like valuable human beings, served a food truck hot lunch and provided supplies to make living on the street a little easier. Meet the local hero who makes this happen (with help), Tracey Porter, and learn about the nonprofit she founded, Food Trucks Against Homelessness.Tracey, several volunteers, and a food truck, feed about 85 people in the Westside CARES parking lot, where they cultivate friendships and also distribute underwear, socks, coats, gloves, scarves, blankets, etc. Their mission is to partner with businesses & individuals to provide meals, resources & human connection to...2025-05-1437 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network16: April 29 – Updating the Downtown Master Plan - Loving the SpringsEnsuring that downtown Colorado Springs is a safe, welcoming, and prosperous destination is the goal of the Experience Downtown Master Plan, being updated this year. Downtown Partnership COO Chelsea Gondeck shares details with us, and tells us how we can provide input. Community participation is critical.This lively conversation touches on downtown’s valued features, as well as challenges and opportunities.On May 8th, 2025, the project team will host two open house events to discuss the draft catalytic opportunities, assets, opportunities, and challenges with the community. The community will also have opportunities to review and pr...2025-04-2939 minLoving the Springs16: April 29 – Updating the Downtown Master PlanEnsuring that downtown Colorado Springs is a safe, welcoming, and prosperous destination is the goal of the Experience Downtown Master Plan, being updated this year. Downtown Partnership COO Chelsea Gondeck shares details with us, and tells us how we can provide input. Community participation is critical.This lively conversation touches on downtown’s valued features, as well as challenges and opportunities.On May 8th, 2025, the project team will host two open house events to discuss the draft catalytic opportunities, assets, opportunities, and challenges with the community. The community will also have opportunities to review and pr...2025-04-2939 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network15: April 17 2025 - MeadowGrass Music Festival - Loving the SpringsA popular and pleasant rite of Spring in the Pikes Peak region is the MeadowGrass Music Festival on Memorial Day Weekend. Music director Steve Harris and Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney preview some of the artists we’ll hear this year, as they share all the details for anyone considering music under the sun, moon and stars May 23-25, 2025 in the Black Forest outside Colorado Springs.We hear music samples from:The Mother Hips - https://www.motherhips.com/The Reverend Shawn Amos - https://www.shawnamos.com/...2025-04-1732 minLoving the Springs15: April 17 2025 - MeadowGrass Music FestivalA popular and pleasant rite of Spring in the Pikes Peak region is the MeadowGrass Music Festival on Memorial Day Weekend. Music director Steve Harris and Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney preview some of the artists we’ll hear this year, as they share all the details for anyone considering music under the sun, moon and stars May 23-25, 2025 in the Black Forest outside Colorado Springs.We hear music samples from:The Mother Hips - https://www.motherhips.com/The Reverend Shawn Amos - https://www.shawnamos.com/...2025-04-1732 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network14: April 4 2025 – Seniors Doing the Darndest Things - Loving the SpringsIf you’re over 50 and living in the Springs, the chances are good you have wheels on your recliner. We discuss the many opportunities for an active lifestyle with Rhonda Wray, managing editor of Beacon Senior News.To inquire about joining us as a co-host, send an email to lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.comMentioned in This Episode:Beacon Senior News: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/Monarch Mountain: https://skimonarch.com/Skate City: https://www.skatecitycolorado.com/Cottonwood Creek Park: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/cottonwood-creek-parkEl Po...2025-04-0430 minLoving the Springs14: April 4 2025 – Seniors Doing the Darndest ThingsIf you’re over 50 and living in the Springs, the chances are good you have wheels on your recliner. We discuss the many opportunities for an active lifestyle with Rhonda Wray, managing editor of Beacon Senior News.To inquire about joining us as a co-host, send an email to lovingthespringspodcast at gmail.comMentioned in This Episode:Beacon Senior News: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/Monarch Mountain: https://skimonarch.com/Skate City: https://www.skatecitycolorado.com/Cottonwood Creek Park: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/cottonwood-creek-parkEl Po...2025-04-0430 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network13: March 17 2025 – Who’s Running for City Council in Colorado Springs? - Loving the SpringsCandid observations about candidates for city council in the April 1 Colorado Springs election are shared by former city councilors Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin, with hosts Al Brody and Dave Gardner. Local voters will be making critical decisions about 6 of our 9 council positions. The city mailed ballots over a week ago. Marked ballots must be received by the city prior to 7 p.m. on April 1.We also tap Jill and Jan’s knowledge and experience on a number of other topics.Jan is currently chair of the Garden of the Gods Foundation, and president of Pi...2025-03-1757 minLoving the Springs13: March 17 2025 – Who’s Running for City Council in Colorado Springs?Candid observations about candidates for city council in the April 1 Colorado Springs election are shared by former city councilors Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin, with hosts Al Brody and Dave Gardner. Local voters will be making critical decisions about 6 of our 9 council positions. The city mailed ballots over a week ago. Marked ballots must be received by the city prior to 7 p.m. on April 1.We also tap Jill and Jan’s knowledge and experience on a number of other topics.Jan is currently chair of the Garden of the Gods Foundation, and president of Pi...2025-03-1757 minLoving the Springs12: Feb 25 2025 – Planning to Make the World a Better PlaceMaréa Janae is a “sustainable wedding planner” focused on “celebrating love and bringing a community together” in ways that are light on the planet. A young outdoorswoman in love with Colorado Springs, Maréa is busy finding ways to eliminate the 400 to 600 pounds of landfill waste resulting from the average wedding – while creating beautiful and unique events.“I think that it is really cool to get to do business in a capitalistic society – in which profit is king – to try to flip that script and figure out how to make a successful and profitable business that is actually focuse...2025-02-2547 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network12: Feb 25 2025 – Planning to Make the World a Better Place - Loving the SpringsMaréa Janae is a “sustainable wedding planner” focused on “celebrating love and bringing a community together” in ways that are light on the planet. A young outdoorswoman in love with Colorado Springs, Maréa is busy finding ways to eliminate the 400 to 600 pounds of landfill waste resulting from the average wedding – while creating beautiful and unique events.“I think that it is really cool to get to do business in a capitalistic society – in which profit is king – to try to flip that script and figure out how to make a successful and profitable business that is actually focuse...2025-02-2547 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network11: Feb 9 2025 - Mayor’s 2025 Action Plan Part 2 Plus E-Bike Policy Update - Loving the SpringsWe continue highlighting key parts of Mayor Yemi’s Strategic Doing Action Items - infrastructure, housing solutions, economic vitality and community activation.Also, why you may want to attend the February 11 Colorado Springs City Council Meeting: we get an update on the City’s effort to adopt rules governing use of e-bikes in the city’s parks, trails and open spaces. Cory Sutela, executive director of Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, stopped by the studio on February 6 to fill us in, following a City Council work session and formal meeting the week of January 27.LINKS:City...2025-02-091h 01Loving the Springs11: Feb 9 2025 - Mayor’s 2025 Action Plan Part 2 Plus E-Bike Policy UpdateWe continue highlighting key parts of Mayor Yemi’s Strategic Doing Action Items - infrastructure, housing solutions, economic vitality and community activation.Also, why you may want to attend the February 11 Colorado Springs City Council Meeting: we get an update on the City’s effort to adopt rules governing use of e-bikes in the city’s parks, trails and open spaces. Cory Sutela, executive director of Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, stopped by the studio on February 6 to fill us in, following a City Council work session and formal meeting the week of January 27.LINKS:City...2025-02-091h 01Studio 809 Community Podcast Network10: Jan 28 2025 - Mayor’s 2025 Action Plan and Should City Council Get a Living Wage? - Loving the SpringsLeveraging technology to improve public safety headlines Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi’s 2025 strategic plan. In the first of two parts, Al and Dave dissect the Mayor’s new Strategic Action Doing Items. Wildfire mitigation, evacuation planning, transportation and infill development also get some attention.Also:Golf carts instead of buses?Who benefits from the city’s strong-mayor form of government? Take a guess. And Dave and Al aren’t crazy about it.Banning-Lewis Ranch and other annexation issues“Complete Streets” and “Complete Creeks”A pay raise for city council? Da...2025-01-2850 minLoving the Springs10: Jan 28 2025 - Mayor’s 2025 Action Plan and Should City Council Get a Living Wage?Leveraging technology to improve public safety headlines Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi’s 2025 strategic plan. In the first of two parts, Al and Dave dissect the Mayor’s new Strategic Action Doing Items. Wildfire mitigation, evacuation planning, transportation and infill development also get some attention.Also:Golf carts instead of buses?Who benefits from the city’s strong-mayor form of government? Take a guess. And Dave and Al aren’t crazy about it.Banning-Lewis Ranch and other annexation issues“Complete Streets” and “Complete Creeks”A pay raise for city council? Da...2025-01-2850 minLoving the Springs9: December 18, 2024 - Improving Community Health: Highroots WellnessWe learn about a unique up-and-coming nonprofit working to “navigate communities towards wellness,” plus Dave fact-checks Al on driving the speed limit (and loses). We’re joined in this spirited episode by Jennaya Colóns, executive director of Highroots Wellness & Consulting. She’s also a Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and outreach liaison at CommonSpirit. Community health is her passion, and when she saw gaps that needed to be satisfied in the city she loves, she founded Highroots Wellness & Consulting.We were struck by Jennaya’s statement, “Everybody does matter, every single last one of us.” Jennaya se...2024-12-1841 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network8: December 5, 2024 – Mean Streets of Colorado Springs - Loving the SpringsDave is on a crusade to tame the trend of more speeding, red-light running, and aggressive driving on our streets. Observing the speed limit and driving courteously will make our streets safer for other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. It will also save gas (and money), and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Al debates Dave on the pros and cons of his plan to “normalize” driving civilly by recruiting motorists who care – to start a trend of driving the speed limit. Dave wants to be the leader of the pack, but will he end up being the weirdo in the pack? Al not...2024-12-0545 minLoving the Springs8: December 5, 2024 – Mean Streets of Colorado SpringsDave is on a crusade to tame the trend of more speeding, red-light running, and aggressive driving on our streets. Observing the speed limit and driving courteously will make our streets safer for other motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. It will also save gas (and money), and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Al debates Dave on the pros and cons of his plan to “normalize” driving civilly by recruiting motorists who care – to start a trend of driving the speed limit. Dave wants to be the leader of the pack, but will he end up being the weirdo in the pack? Al not...2024-12-0545 minLoving the Springs7: Nov 21, 2024 - Where Should E-bikes be Welcome on Our Trails?Colorado Springs’ controversial e-bikes ordinance proposal is discussed with longtime trail advocates Kent and Ruth Obee. The proposal would define Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, powered by an electric motor, as "non-motorized use,” in order to “comply with” or “circumvent” (depending on your point of view) the voter-approved TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) prohibition of motorized vehicles in TOPS-acquired spaces. The proposal was recently approved by the Parks Advisory Board, and is expected to be considered by Colorado Springs City Council in December. It was rejected in a November 6 TOPS Working Committee meeting. E-bikes are currently not allowed on trails in parks and...2024-11-211h 03Studio 809 Community Podcast Network6: November 8, 2024 – Give Pikes Peak - Loving the SpringsWe celebrate the giving season by learning all about the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, which launched November 1, from Victoria Norton. Victoria is executive director of Give Pikes Peak, which has raised over $18.5 million for local nonprofits since 2009.Also, Dave delivers alarming climate news, and in the ensuing discussion, Al stands up for people who eat regularly at all the fast-food hamburger chains. Plus, Al goes off on a mild rant about the metric system.LINKS:Give Pikes Peakhttp://www.givepikespeak.org/ UN Emissions Gap Report2024-11-0837 minLoving the Springs6: November 8, 2024 – Give Pikes PeakWe celebrate the giving season by learning all about the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, which launched November 1, from Victoria Norton. Victoria is executive director of Give Pikes Peak, which has raised over $18.5 million for local nonprofits since 2009.Also, Dave delivers alarming climate news, and in the ensuing discussion, Al stands up for people who eat regularly at all the fast-food hamburger chains. Plus, Al goes off on a mild rant about the metric system.LINKS:Give Pikes Peakhttp://www.givepikespeak.org/ UN Emissions Gap Report2024-11-0837 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network5: Oct 24 2024 – Congressional Candidate River Gassen - Loving the SpringsGet to know the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado District 5. In this casual conversation, we get into:Demographics – younger people moving hereHistory of the position and the D/R splitRental rates in Colorado Springs vs DenverPueblo and El Paso Counties shifting toward blueMore younger voters tending to be unaffiliatedMilitary spouses not getting much attentionImportance of education Holding the V.A. accountableEnergy and climateImmigrationWhat’s concerning about her opponent MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:River Gassen’s campaign websitehttps://riverforcolorado.com/ Election Forums Hosted by the League of...2024-10-2444 minLoving the Springs5: Oct 24 2024 – Congressional Candidate River GassenGet to know the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado District 5. In this casual conversation, we get into:Demographics – younger people moving hereHistory of the position and the D/R splitRental rates in Colorado Springs vs DenverPueblo and El Paso Counties shifting toward blueMore younger voters tending to be unaffiliatedMilitary spouses not getting much attentionImportance of education Holding the V.A. accountableEnergy and climateImmigrationWhat’s concerning about her opponent MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:River Gassen’s campaign websitehttps://riverforcolorado.com/ Election Forums Hosted by the League of...2024-10-2444 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network4: Oct 16 2024 – Arts Month - Loving the SpringsDylan Craddock with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region fills us in on Arts Month happenings in October. The conversation in this episode ends up covering downtown art, murals, art on the street and public art maps, economic impact of arts nonprofits, the LART budget, the mayor, Pridefest, Veteran’s Day Parade, candidate forums, Colorado Springs City Council redistricting project, and the Mayor’s Civic Leaders Fellowship.Our guest, Dylan Craddock, is Program Manager, Creative Economy, of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR).MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Arts Month...2024-10-1641 minLoving the Springs4: Oct 16 2024 – Arts MonthDylan Craddock with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region fills us in on Arts Month happenings in October. The conversation in this episode ends up covering downtown art, murals, art on the street and public art maps, economic impact of arts nonprofits, the LART budget, the mayor, Pridefest, Veteran’s Day Parade, candidate forums, Colorado Springs City Council redistricting project, and the Mayor’s Civic Leaders Fellowship.Our guest, Dylan Craddock, is Program Manager, Creative Economy, of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR).MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Arts Month...2024-10-1641 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network3: Sept 30 2024 - State of the City - Loving the SpringsWe review both the good news and the challenges shared by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade in his recent State of the City address. We also congratulate Mayor Yemi for shaking up the tradition of Springs mayors delivering State of the City addresses exclusively at high-dollar business lunches or breakfasts.Covered in this episode: self-licking ice cream cones, utility rate increase, potholes, the homeless and housing, litter, Aimee Cox, Survive and Thrive project, Pikes Peak Rising, Susan Whelan and El Paso County Public Health, fall colors, Bright Spots of Hope, bighorn Sheep in town, voter education efforts...2024-09-3044 minLoving the Springs3: Sept 30 2024 - State of the CityWe review both the good news and the challenges shared by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade in his recent State of the City address. We also congratulate Mayor Yemi for shaking up the tradition of Springs mayors delivering State of the City addresses exclusively at high-dollar business lunches or breakfasts.Covered in this episode: self-licking ice cream cones, utility rate increase, potholes, the homeless and housing, litter, Aimee Cox, Survive and Thrive project, Pikes Peak Rising, Susan Whelan and El Paso County Public Health, fall colors, Bright Spots of Hope, bighorn Sheep in town, voter education efforts...2024-09-3044 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network2: Sept 14 2024 – 2024 Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival - Loving the SpringsA preview of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, plus election forums, bus ridership, Patty Jewett Porchfest, Burning Man, and taking back our streets – from aggressive and speeding drivers. Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Executive Director Nicole Nicoletta joins Al and Dave to share details about the longest-running women’s film festival in North America.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festivalhttps://rmwfilm.org/ The Day Iceland Stood Still – movie trailerhttps://youtu.be/E3BLwtd1Z0k?si=VncpH4kZabpWfczm ...2024-09-1444 minLoving the Springs2: Sept 14 2024 – 2024 Rocky Mountain Women’s Film FestivalA preview of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, plus election forums, bus ridership, Patty Jewett Porchfest, Burning Man, and taking back our streets – from aggressive and speeding drivers. Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Executive Director Nicole Nicoletta joins Al and Dave to share details about the longest-running women’s film festival in North America.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festivalhttps://rmwfilm.org/ The Day Iceland Stood Still – movie trailerhttps://youtu.be/E3BLwtd1Z0k?si=VncpH4kZabpWfczm ...2024-09-1444 minStudio 809 Community Podcast Network1: August 27 2024 – Active Springs Lifestyle With Guest Jacki Mueller - Loving the SpringsRecreational sports with local nonprofit UpaDowna are all discussed in this freewheeling conversation. Therapeutic recreation specialist Jacki Mueller shares a young person’s view of the local, active lifestyle.Jacki Mueller has worked with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, UpaDowna, and Angletech Cycles.MENTIONED:Angletech Cycles. https://cycledifferent.com/The Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs https://www.wmbacos.org/UpaDowna https://www.upadowna.org/Daniel’s Pass Trail in North Cheyenne Canon https://coloradosprings.gov/document/finaldanielstrailmap-v4lr.pdfOutdoor Access...2024-08-2651 minLoving the Springs1: August 27 2024 – Active Springs Lifestyle With Guest Jacki MuellerRecreational sports with local nonprofit UpaDowna are all discussed in this freewheeling conversation. Therapeutic recreation specialist Jacki Mueller shares a young person’s view of the local, active lifestyle.Jacki Mueller has worked with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, UpaDowna, and Angletech Cycles.MENTIONED:Angletech Cycles. https://cycledifferent.com/The Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs https://www.wmbacos.org/UpaDowna https://www.upadowna.org/Daniel’s Pass Trail in North Cheyenne Canon https://coloradosprings.gov/document/finaldanielstrailmap-v4lr.pdfOutdoor Access...2024-08-2651 minLoving the SpringsLoving the Springs Trailer: Celebrating the Best and Elevating the RestPlug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing's off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, we’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join us. This trailer captures highlights from a brainstorm about topics and mission of the podcast...2024-08-2202 minStudio 809 Community Podcast NetworkLoving the Springs Trailer: Celebrating the Best and Elevating the Rest - Loving the SpringsPlug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing's off the table – recreation, the arts, government, business, politics – if it touches your life, we’ll talk about it. We’ll invite the movers and shakers, conspiracy theorists, NIMBYs, YIMBYs, yaysayers and naysayers to join us. This trailer captures highlights from a brainstorm about topics and mission of the podcast...2024-08-2202 min